Pontiac Cars Forum

V6 barina

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:28:43 -0500

Hi folks; Just a update, the engine is in, gearbox and rear end. We now have a 1992 Holden barina, ( suzuki swift, pontiac firefly ) and all is working fine. Wish it was street legal, ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

99 Bonneville - Daytime Running Lights

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:41:20 -0500

I disconnected the DRL resistor under the hood but this does not disable the DRL's as expected from this link: http://www.lightsout.org/disable.html#GMspec It looks like the headlights are now full b...... The post has 9 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

1988 Fiero front hubs

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:01:39 -0500

I finally located 2 front wheel hub assemblies for a 1988 Pontiac Firebird 2.5. They are like chicken teeth. There should be only 6 left in the entire world Anyone interested can contact me... . . ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Bore and stroke

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 18:35:59 -0400

I find it hard to understand why some people give wrong information. There are 3 known bore and strokes of the suzuki G13BA engine. From several countries, laws governing size and displacement, it ...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Pontiac firefly

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:43:45 -0400

I was under the impression that the firefly came with a 4 cylinder 1.3 litre, with 2.91-inch bore and 2.97-inch stroke to develop 70 horsepower and 74 foot-pounds of torque. Its compression ratio w...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Bore and stroke

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 05:21:24 -0400

What would be the bore and stroke of the pontiac firefly, is it the same as the suzuki swift from 1992 till 1994 ?? Also were any of the firefly's ( suzuki ) made in Germany under the opal ??? Peter... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Pontiac firefly

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:29:33 -0400

Hi again; Can anyone tell, did the pontiac firefly ever have a 4 cylinder 1.4 litre opal engine, and if so what years did they use that engine. Seems here in Australia, the 1995 SB h...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Opal barina

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 17:05:17 -0400

Morning folks; Picked up a opal based 1.4 litre holden barina 3 days ago in reasonable condition, except for the smashed in rear end, tho a table topped light truck revers...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Timing is different ???

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:33:02 -0400

Take the suzuki G13BA engine, has any one heard of timing pre June 1993 is different to the same engine after June 1993. It seems there is, but i have never heard of it. Peter AustraliaThe post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

The beast is going II

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:49:18 -0400

I cant understand, seems there is a different procedure for the G13BA engine prior to June 1993, and after June 1993, why I don't know, but the maunal clearly stated that the key way had to point t...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

The beast is going

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:01:31 -0400

I want to thank you guys for the help in tracking down information in order to solve a problem with my G13BA suzuki engine. It seems the suzuki cino, which i understand is also in a pontiac firefly...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Email dosnt work

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 06:31:10 -0400

paul I tried to email you twice, but both came back with errors, have you another email addy i can use ?? Peter Queensland, Australia ... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Manual for the pontiac firefly ( forsa - swift)

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 09:02:36 -0400

Any way to track down a manual showing a clear picture of the timing procedure ??? That's what i really need to get hold of. Peter... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Pontiac firefly 1.3 litre sedan

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 01:03:40 -0400

Can any body out there help with tracking down info on a 1991 pontiac firefly. Seems they are a clone of a 1992 MH holden barina, I am trying to track down a factory service manual, to not pay big ...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Pontiac OEM Parts Catalogs for Sale

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 12:44:13 -0400

I have some OEM Pontiac parts catalogs for sale. If you're interested, drop me a line and I'll check to see if I have one for your specific model. They are the same as the dealer's parts department u...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix Coolant Change Guide With Pictures

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:39:30 -0400

I just performed another coolant change on my 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP and took pictures of the process this time to create a guide to help others. The procedure should be similar for all GM cars ...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Loose door trim

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:28:33 -0400

The lower door trim on my 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GT started to come loose. It feels like a hard rubbery material, snaps in the bottom exterior of the door and is then held along it's upper portion...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

WANTED LOW MILEAGE-LOW PRODUCTION - Pontiac Muscle Cars

Mon, 30 May 2011 13:44:27 -0400

WANTED LOW MILEAGE-LOW PRODUCTION - Pontiac Muscle Cars We continue to add Pontiac Muscle cars to our collection. If you have or know of a very low mileage original car or low production in any condi...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Grand Am 2000 Power Steering Pump Pulley Broke three times

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:46:59 -0400

The car was in a minor accident previous to first time. What could be causing this to happen three times in one year. Someone mentioned harmonic balance?The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

2000 Grand Am Horn?

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 09:58:58 -0400

Where is it located and how do I replace it? (Checked Fuse & Relay getting a faint click)... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

1996 bonneville

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:11:21 -0500

All I know about this bonny is not much. It looks like an SE. Any advice on what to for or what to look at. I am also sending a link. I go tommorrow at noon to look at it. Also no plates! No test ...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Low Coolant Light Flashing - GM 3800 Series II 3.8L V6 Engine

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 17:17:47 -0500

I've had the Low Coolant light on my 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP flashing for a few weeks now. The coolant level was full and the temperature gauge never went past the 180 mark (the car has a 180 t- ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

OT: 2001 Buick LaSabre Drive Noise.

Sun, 26 Dec 2010 10:43:05 -0500

I have a noise that sounds like a small plane droning that changes pitch as speed increases. It starts at 20 MPH. It doesn't stop when I brake slightly or take it out-of-gear. Very low mileage...arou...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Heater hose inlet/outlet

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 20:05:13 -0500

On a 95 Bonniville SE with a 3800 series motor there are two connections for the heater hose inlet and outlet. These are a 90 degree tube that has an O-ring on the engine side and a clip that gets ...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

99 Grand AM Back seat query

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 13:31:06 -0500

Just bought a 1999 Grand AM GT. I'll be damned if I can figure out how back seats fold. Manual indicates there's two pull handles (appear to be fabric) in trunk you use but there isn't any to be se...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

1951 Pontiac Silver Dollar Money Clip

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:34:48 -0500

Know anyone who is crazy about Pontiacs??? (I mean REAL Crazy) Check this out... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110619231560 1951 Pontiac Silver Dollar Money Clip. (Encased Advert...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Hi Poncho fans

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 11:28:06 -0500

I just found this forum. My name is Brian and I own a 67 LeMans and was wondering if any other early Tempest / LeMans / GTO guys were in here. I've done quite a bit to mine and it's a nice driver. ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Pontiac Grand Prix Repair & Maintenance Guides (3800 Series II 3.8L S/C V6)

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 21:10:04 -0500

I compiled a list of all the repair and maintenance guides I've made over the years from working on my now 10 year old 2001 GM Pontiac Grand Prix GTP with the Eaton M90 supercharged 3800 Series II 3....... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Pontiac Soltice and Warranty

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 22:48:59 -0400

Son has an 07 Soltice still under warranty?? he had a rattle that sounds like tin cans repaired under a factory tbo or whatever a good while back. The rattle is back. Will anyone repair it under war...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

1997-2003 Grand Prix Passenger Floorboard Water Leak - A/C Drain Unclogging Guide

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 16:11:01 -0400

My passenger discovered water on the floorboard during a long drive in my 2001 Grand Prix GTP. I had the A/C blasting on Max since it was a really hot day in South Florida. I got the car home, sucked...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

1997 grand am radiator

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:39:13 -0400

i need to replace my 1997 grand am 2.4 liter radiator..is it a pain or should i have someone else do it. thanks, cj... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

OEM Pontiac Parts Catalogs for Sale

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 08:05:02 -0400

I have the following OEM GM Pontiac parts catalogs for sale on microfiche. Same as the dealer's parts department is using. Drop me a line via e-mail with any interest. Thanks. PONTIAC87-91BONNEVILL...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

GM Power Window Switch Copper Contact Points Cleaning Guide

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:43:49 -0400

I thought I was done messing with my windows after I replaced two motor/regulator assemblies and lubricated all of the tracks. But then the master window switch started giving me trouble by only work...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

How To Lubricate GM Power Window Motor Tracks & Regulators - With Pictures

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:23:24 -0400

I recently had another window regulator break on my 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix. In order to prevent this from happening again, I decided to just take off all four door panels and thoroughly lubricate th...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Fixing up 1991 Sunbird LE

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:45:31 -0400

Can anyone tell me which car models have interechangeable parts for my Pontiac? Am having trouble finding parts around here (I live in the desert). ------------------------------------- Evogod /o) ...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

How you can save fuel and the environment

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:31:55 -0400

Driving and Car Maintenance: Transportation accounts for 66% of U.S. oil use -mainly in the form of gasoline. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to improve gas mileage. Driving Tips:- Idling gets you ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

2002 Pontiac Sunfire Steering Wheel

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 19:24:34 -0400

Outer covering and inner foam have separated from the internal steel (wire) frame in one area. Wheel feels funny in this area and in an emergency may be a safety hazard. Same thing happened when c...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

New purchase

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:51:16 -0400

Having previously owned two 1984 Pontiac J2000 Sunbirds - and the last one of those was QUITE some time ago, I just today made a downpayment on a 2006 Grand Prix GXP to replace the 1997 Monte Carlo...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

1997-2003 Grand Prix Overhead Map Light Bulbs Replacement Guide

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 21:47:10 -0400

One of the overhead map light bulbs in my 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix was starting to intermittently fail. I took pictures of the replacement procedure and created a quick guide. Hopefully someone finds ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

97-03 Grand Prix High Mount Third Brake Light Bulb Replacement Guide

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:15:07 -0400

One of the two third brake light bulbs or high mount stop lamps on my 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP burned out recently. I finally got around to replacing it. I took pictures of the process and created...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Pontiac G6 Headlight Bulbs Replacement Guide With Pictures

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:14:51 -0400

I helped a friend replace a headlight bulb on their 2006 G6 and took pictures of the process. The guide covers the high beam, low beam, signal/parking, and sidemarker bulbs including part #s. Here's ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

97-03 Pontiac Grand Prix Headlight Replacement Guide With Pictures

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:08:16 -0400

I just replaced a headlight bulb in my 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP (with lovely galaxy silver metallic paint) and took pictures of the process to create a quick guide. Replacing the turn signal bulb ...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

97-03 Pontiac Grand Prix Tail Light Bulbs Replacement Guide

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:06:32 -0400

I just replaced one of the bulbs in a tail light on my 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP sedan. While I was doing it, I took pictures of the process to create a quick guide. Owners of other sixth generatio...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

fs: gm trailer hitch (04 lesabre)

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 04:22:57 -0400

hi, you guys have helped me out back in the rec..pontica days so i thought i would offer this here first. i have a hitch which fits a 04 lesabre and other applications. ping me off list if intereste...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Pontiac OEM Parts Catalogs for Sale

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 13:19:21 -0400

I have some microfiche parts catalogs for Pontiac models listed below. Same information that the dealer's parts department uses. Drop me a line via e-mail with any interest or questions. Thanks. PONT...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Knocking - 93 Grand AM

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:22:50 -0400

I own a 93 Grand AM 3.3 V6. When engine is warm, I get mild knocking sound from left (belt) side of engine. Any idea what it may be?... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Come visit us on..

Mon, 17 May 2010 19:30:36 -0400

GPONA.COM (Grand Prixs Of North America) Nice little forum that's been growing daily for nearly 3 years!!! Hope to see ya there!!! Rick (RKELC) ... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Face off: GM minivans

Tue, 11 May 2010 11:04:58 -0400

(Car Lust) - In our past face-offs, we've compared cars that were generally considered desirable, but that's not really the case this time around. I'm pitting against each other two GM minivans--th...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

OEM GM Parts Catalogs for Sale for Pontiac Models

Sun, 09 May 2010 10:12:32 -0400

I have some OEM microfiche parts catalogs for sale for various Pontiac models. These are the same fiche cards that the dealer parts department uses. Covers the complete car, and has illustrations and...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

1997 grand am

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 18:05:47 -0400

my serpentine belt finally went out and i am thinking about replacing it myself. is this a real pain in the butt job? or would i be better off having a mechanic install the new belt? are any specia...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here