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Looks good! I have a '96 SE that I got in 2018, I saved it from going to the junkyard when it failed state inspection for the previous owner. Though my car only has the 3.1. I put a GTP hood on in 2020 and recently got these crosslace wheels restored for it. If you have any questions about repairs, especially for the suspension, let me know!

When you pull out the plugs check for oil in the bottom of the tubes, the oil gets in there when those O-rings fail, usually the plug/s will be coated in some degree with oil. It will also show up on the surface of the plug boots

The LQ1 does not *tilt*, the 2.8/ 3xxx pushrod engines that have a pair of upper dogbones were the *rollers*. The LQ1 makes use of 2 engine mounts under the pan preventing it from tilting forward, that's why there is just 1 upper dogbone. Where the O-ring seals are concerned Greg's photos are pretty well self explanatory.

I hope I'm not overstepping but I think this is what 55trucker is referring to. The gaskets or seals on the cam carrier cover for the spark plug holes. These guys.

Howdy everyone. Longtime fan of the 89-96 GPs. Recently picked up a 96 SE w/GTP package. Car actually had original window sticker in glove box. Looking forward to good conversation and good information. Picked her up a week ago from a small lot. $1800 plus tax. 138k miles. Looks great other than some clear coat peeling. Desperate need of some love. Just got new oil and filter and air filter in it. New interstate battery. Replaced cracked tires. Have transmission filter and fluid and fuel filter in hand, waiting on time to do those. Just ordered new plugs, wires and ignition coils as it has a miss under load at low rpm. Any insight to things to look for or look over is greatly appreciated. Thanks everyone.

The 245's are reserved for the 16x8 wheels, trying to mount a 245 on a 6.5" wheel would be a squeeze of the sidewall.

in 1996 Pontiac switched to 11.25 inch brake rotors. In 1995 brake rotors were 10.5 inches. There are some 1995s that have the bigger front brakes from the factory.

Thank you! If you want a set of crosslaces I'll keep my eyes out for them. My car needs a bit of work, the paint is completely ruined on everything, so I plan on panting it the metallic green Grand Prixs came in. I love this car though, It's a lot of fun, even on the track with its 150 horsepower.

Sharp car sir. Black looks good on every vehicle and even better on these G/Ps. I like the Crosslace wheels aswell.. I'm partial as I'm also a 3rd gen T/A fan.

Ok thanks.

Thanks! Here's a good video that a member did awhile back of the timing belt change out. He's a good dude and no doubt this video should help you out!

Yup, you'll just have to pull off that vacuum line that goes into the passenger side of it and then it's 4 - 8 MM or 10 MM, I can't remember, bolts that stay with the cover. They will not fully come out as they are locked into the cover with gaskets or something on the underside.

Thanks. I have absolutely no idea about the history of the car other than the small lot I got it from has had it since November of 2021 I'm sure not being driven much and it came from an auction out of PA. Also.. like new tires were severely cracked so I'm assuming it hasn't been driven much in the last couple years. Although it did have a 9/21 expiration on an inspection sticker. I have definitely started a log of anything and everything I'm doing to it. I do it with every vehicle I own. Information is a beautiful thing and always helps to make informed decisions.

Thanks for the pics. Are those a simple "unbolt" like a valve cover on a 350sbc? Are those known to go bad and I should plan to replace regardless since I'll be doing plugs?

For the timing CHAIN, I would get to it whenever you can. If the CHAIN is off due to stretching, the whole timing system and BELT will be off as well. It all starts with the chain. When pulling the timing or inspection cover, look for any frayed remnants of the belt or any belt debris, basically anything that looks bad. If the belt is solid, no cracks or pieces of it coming off, it might be ok. If you don't know how long it's been mileage wise when the belt was last changed, do it now! Starting a maintenance log or history on these motors is critical. The whole better safe than sorry tactic. Welcome by the way! Nice looking Prix.

So misinformation abound. I know I've seen the motor mount/dogbone trick to roll motor forward but thought a change on the 96 model didn't have the "holes" or "recess in the outside of the manifold to reach the plugs.. if no removal is necessary that would be great for immediate future. So what about the plug seals in the carrier cover? What's entailed there? Correct me if I misread but it sounds like I could possibly put off timing chain and do just timing belt for now? Pulling timing cover to inspect belt.. what exactly will I be looking for? Slop in the belt? Thanks for all your help guys. Greatly appreciated.

The engine is for all intent & purpose a Hemi Engine, the plugs are front & center, no need to pull the intake at all, but what usually does need servicing are the plug 0-ring seals down in the carrier cover. (front & rear) as for the timing cover...one has to pull off the entire front assembly of the engine to get at the timing chain, this is considerably more involved than the timing cover on a 3400 pushrod engine. Not to say that the chain should be ignored, on this particular engine the timing chain is probably the most disregarded servicable item in the engine. Chains stretch & this one no different, the only difference where this chain is concerned is it is not a precision fit item, it makes use of a tensioner on the backside of the chain.