GNX princess story.

[turbolou]

Originally Posted by GNX 233, 485

Yes, you need the factory lugs with the screw on outers to accept the black caps. Kirban Performace sells a repro set of lugs and black caps that are identical and cheap.

Thanks for pointing that out to me.Need all the advice i can get. I will handle that through Kirban.

[graza002]

Lou,

Whats that white fluid like substance on the steering wheel?

[turbolou]

Originally Posted by graza002

Lou,

Whats that white fluid like substance on the steering wheel?

Shut up stupid !

[graza002]

Originally Posted by turbolou

Shut up stupid !

LMFAO!!!!!

[turbolou]

Originally Posted by gnX405

Lou,

Car is looking sharp!

One trick on the antenna replacement. As you probably know, the fenders on GNXs have additional panels riveted together to accomodate the larger wheels. Don't do what I did, which was drill out the rivets and separate the inner and outer fender. Instead, access the antenna by removing the fender louver and ductwork.
Hope that helps.
-john

John thanks again for the tip. I was able to remove the antenna actually easier than a non GNX. I'm going to try & repair the old antenna as they are no longer available.The replacement is a universal one that doesn't fit as well .Got any suggestions about that before I go into paralysis by analysis.

[gnX405]

Lou,

I've not tried to repair an antenna, so my knowledge on the subject is pretty much tapped out. I have heard that a common failure is the nylon cord joint.

Glad to hear that sneaking it through the louvre hole worked. When the GNX owner told me about that trick I about kicked myself thinking of all the trouble it was to mess with the rivets.

You got any tips on adjusting the door windows? I have the book but it still is a PITA. I get it adjusted so that is seals good in all areas, then when I roll the window down and back up it shifts front to back and binds up. One thing I haven't tried is silicone on the seals.

In other news, I broke a cam sprocket bolt this weekend when torquing it per the factory manual spec of 31 ft-lbs. Is this a common treat on these cars, or am I just lucky?

Let us know how the antenna repair turns out.

-john

[turbolou]

Originally Posted by gnX405

Lou,

I've not tried to repair an antenna, so my knowledge on the subject is pretty much tapped out. I have heard that a common failure is the nylon cord joint.

Glad to hear that sneaking it through the louvre hole worked. When the GNX owner told me about that trick I about kicked myself thinking of all the trouble it was to mess with the rivets.

You got any tips on adjusting the door windows? I have the book but it still is a PITA. I get it adjusted so that is seals good in all areas, then when I roll the window down and back up it shifts front to back and binds up. One thing I haven't tried is silicone on the seals.

In other news, I broke a cam sprocket bolt this weekend when torquing it per the factory manual spec of 31 ft-lbs. Is this a common treat on these cars, or am I just lucky?

Let us know how the antenna repair turns out.

-john

John, I removed the louver & snuck the antenna out. the brace that holds in is a real challenge to get to the serrated nuts that hold it in.I found a mast pt.nu. 22048583 & replaced it. The plastic cord was all cracked & dry in the old part. I got it all back together & AM doesn't work. I can't now listen to Rush Limbaugh which is kind of a drag but FM works OK. I never broke a cam sprocket bolt. Did you use a 3/8 if you didn't the 1/2 isn't that accurate at lower torque value's have broken enough bolts in my day that I rely on experience & feel unless its a really critical part.

[turbolou]

Originally Posted by gn1220

Great save!

What happened to the bumper fillers? My GN is stored and the fillers do this too. I've tried to clean and wax them but after the car sits a while, they get cloudy again. Any idea what causes this and how I can fix it?

I noticed the same situation with mine .Could be the plastic or paint are breaking down from age.

[Underboost]

I'll tell you, it was a hoot watching Lou liberally lube up his hand/Arm with lotion and dive inside that inerfender louver vent.

[gnX405]

I used a 1/2" drive torque wrench.

Today I ordered both a 1/4 and 3/8" drive.

[turbolou]

Originally Posted by Underboost

I'll tell you, it was a hoot watching Lou liberally lube up his hand/Arm with lotion and dive inside that inerfender louver vent.

More perverted innuendos!

[graza002]

Originally Posted by Underboost

I'll tell you, it was a hoot watching Lou liberally lube up his hand/Arm with lotion and dive inside that inerfender louver vent.

Lou uses lube on himself?

[turbolou]

Originally Posted by graza002

Lou uses lube on himself?

What happens in Lake Forest,Stays in Lake Forest

[Underboost]

[turbolou]

What I did was graft a TR hooker Y pipe to the ATR muffler & tail pipes that I received with the deal. Works & looks fine & I will be content with that for now.

[TurboRegal84]

Lou,

Wow....That car is clean! Paint those tailpipes black for the Original look! Was the gas take painted and/or replaced at one time?

[turbolou]

Originally Posted by TurboRegal84

Lou,


wow....That car is clean! Paint those tailpipes black for the Original look! Was the gas take painted and/or replaced at one time?

Thanks I replaced the gas tank & everything in it.The original had a dent in it.Some original gas tanks came painted. I also think it looks better. Nothing I can do to the tail pipes will make them look original not going to worry about it for now & I like the clean look.

[TURBOELKY]

nice car Lou! I've been looking for that bracket that is on the windshield wiper motor that holds the drivers side relays. Is that factory on the gnx? if so, do you know of where I can find one?? thanks!

all this sheep, and lube talk make me sick... what happens in lake forrest,,,,,,we dont want to know poor Brent

[turbolou]

Originally Posted by TURBOELKY