kino1161

Twin, That is exactly what I want to do! Is this something I can do myself or do I need a pro to do it? I put in a system before in an old car I had, but I didn't care if I messed something up either. How many watts does your head unit have? Thanks!

I forgot to say. The radio plays fine (on both sides) when the radio is playing, but when I play CDs, it only plays on one side. It used to play fine with CDs, but lately it has started acting up. I thought I had read on here somewhere that someone said that it was the stock amp getting wet from the trunk.

To make my speakers sound better and the sound a little louder? How would it sound? Has anyone done this? I am not looking for a "booming" system, I am just tired of one side of the car playing and the other side is not. Is that due to our stock amps being "crap"? OR, can I just replace my radio with something like a 200W radio and that will make a difference? Thanks! I have a 1996 GS3.

Thanks, guys!

I am in the process of changing my front rotors. I took the wheel off. Now, do I need to take off the assembly like I am changing my pads or do I need to take the "whole" caliper assembly off? If I need to take the "whole" assembly off, I can not get those 2 big bolts (not the ones holding the brake pads in, the other bigger ones back there) off! What do I need to do? I already broke away the rotor, I just need to get this dang caliper assembly out of the way! Please help! I even used PB Blaster, to no avail!

Thanks, Turbo!

I know those seats are a pain in the a**! I put new seat skins in my Acura Legend before I had the GS. Make sure you post those pics! Tighten down valve cover bolts?

The reason I am asking is because I have something in my engine that has me concerned. I have like a "dirty oily" type of spot at the top, front, passenger side of my engine. I don't have any problems, just noticed it and thought maybe I should ask about it. Have you changed your own head gaskets before? Do you have any pics (in and out) of your car? That color is TIGHT!

IMO, I would put new pads with new rotors. But you should have no problem with the old ones. ← Thanks, guys!

I am about to purchase some new rotors. I was wondering if it was OK for me to use the same pads I have on my car now. They are only 4 months old. The rotors are OEM. Thanks!

Thanks!

I have a CD/DVD Player and the CDs play fine, DVDs play fine, TV tuner play fine, but when I play the radio there is a lot of static coming through the speakers as if I don't have it on the correct station. What could this be? Please help, this is so annoying!

Pics?

I am thinking about painting my calipers and hubs. Any 1st Generation GS owners out there done this job? If so, can you post pics? Thanks! :D

Let us know if the engine still loses coolant and overheats or if that problem has been solved by the new radiator ← The problem was solved by the new radiator. I had the radiator "pressure checked" before I went and purchased the new one.

Well, I finally did it! B) I mean... I changed the radiator! :D Thanks, Turbo, Twin and everyone else that responded. Not that bad of a job at all! This forum is great!

OK, Tomorrow morning I am going to get my car pressure tested and I have a radiator on hold at a local shop (just in case). So my next question is: When I unbolt the radiator (after taking off the scoop), do I lift the radiator out and then undo the transmission hoses or do I have to reach down in there and undo them? I am trying to get all the details so when I do this tomorrow morning all my questions will be answered. Thanks!

Thanks, chips. ALL, I can finally see that my car has a leak. There is starting to be a small coolant puddle under my car now. Here is where the leak "looks" to be located: If you are standing in front of the car, looking down at the radiator, the leak "seems" to be on the driver's side, towards the bottom of the radiator. Could it be a hose? or the radiator itself? I may just get it pressue checked before I purchase a new radiator.

It will take about a week to get, so decide if that's worth saving $24 + tax. B) I've already purchased one of these radiator and it is an exact fit and match to the OEM. You won't be disappointed. I wanted to get a metal one, since the plastic ones crack, however I couldn't find one that was an exact match to the OEM one. if it last another 12 to 13 years I figure it's worth it. GS3 Radiator ← Thanks, Turbo! Was I correct in saying that I don't have to take the fans off to replace the radiator? Just take off the plastic scoop, unbolt and take out from the passenger side? How did you plug the transmission cooler hoses when you took out the radiator?

hey what's up kino. I paid a little bit over 100 bucks on my radiator. It's exactly the same as the IS300 except that it has a mounting bracket somewhere in the center because the IS300 air scoop is small. All I did was cut it off and that was that. I did everything myself. If you plan on removing your radiator, you need to be aware of a couple of things... Your fan cowl has two retaining clips that hold it together. Be careful when removing the fan cowel. Once you've removed all the bolts, don't yank the radiator just yet. At the bottom of the radiator is your trasmission cooler that have hoses attached to the bottom of your radiator (3 I think) which you need to un-do before removing your radiator. After that, it's all cake from there. ← Hey,Thanks, Twin. From what I understand is that you don't have to remove the fan assembly to remove the radiator. Is that true? I think it was Turbo that said the radiator can be removed by taking it out from the passenger side. Also, if I am replacing my radiator does it come with the plastic "top" radiator already attached? Thanks!

$100 + shipping?? From where, Turbo? My local BAP GEON store has one (in stock) for $144 + tax.

Thanks, guys! I'll try that! Twin, how much did you pay for the IS radiator. Was it cheaper than for the 1st Gen GS? Thanks, again!

Thanks, Turbo. I was thinking about getting that done before I purchased a new radiator. VGR, I never "changed the coolant", it ran hot.

First, Thanks everyone for reponding. I have no mods. :o (other than rims) I have no aftermarket radiator cap. I have no white smoke. I've had the car for about 2 years. Normal maintenance and preventive maintenenace performed, as usual. Yesterday, two of my co-workers came out and tried to see if they could find a leak anywhere with a flashlight. They found no leak. I even topped off the coolant in the overflow bottle to HIGH (because it was empty) before I left work yesterday. By late yesterday evening the overflow bottle still had the coolant inside. When it ran hot last Friday I had to put 2 gallons of water in just to get me to the Auto Store to get coolant. I put the coolant in and that lasted until this Tuesday when it ran hot again. I put almost a half bottle of 50/50 in my car then. What gives??? The 50/50 I was using was by PRESTONE. The regular coolant I was using was also PRESTONE.

Turbo, The electric fan does come on. Today, I let the car run for awhile looking for a leak or any type of drip. Nothing! Where is the coolant going? It is not in the oil. Maybe I just need a flush and fill.???? I have 107,000 miles on her. I'll check to see how the hose feels tomorrow. Thanks, again, Turbo. I'lll give you an update tomorrow.