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Hey fellas, I know about the hydraulic fan issues from all the threads dedicated to that problem. My 2000 LS V8 started overheating yesterday in stop and go traffic. I checked the fan, and its barely turning, but my power steering has started acting like it has a catch in it, or a hard spot at...

As some of you may remember, I've had trouble trying to diagnose a #3 cylinder misfire issue. I took it to the dealership to see if they could figure out what was going on. The technician did a compression check, checked the PCM, tried different coils, swapped injectors, all the electrical stuff...

I've been searching on this subject and it's confusing. I want a solid one piece lug nut to replace the factory nuts. Rock Auto's Dorman brand offers several, have any of you used them? If so what part #? Brian

My 2000 LS V8 has a problem. The other night I pulled out on the road and did'nt make it very far. The motor shut off and I coasted to a stop, it would restart but it would not stay running. Managed to get it towed back to the house. I checked the fuel pump relay and fuse and they were good. I...

Hey guys, I was wondering if someone could help me out with a problem. After having the engine replaced in my 00 LS, the mechanic has some vacuum lines wrong. The one thats on the neck of the EGR to intake neck was just capped off, can someone post a picture of this area so that I can make it...

I need some help fellas, The motor was replaced in my 2000 LS V8. I replaced the plugs in the motor before it was installed in the car (Bosch Platinum). After finally getting the car back I'm having misfires on cylinders 1 and 3. I ordered the ebay coils and installed them just on #1 and #3 to...

Hey guys, I just ordered a service manual on DVD for my 2000 LS V8. I can't seem to find an illustration of the vacuum hose routing for the EGR system and other things. I had this motor replaced and I don't think everything is as it should be. There were a couple of hoses not hooked up and I...

I've got a 2000 LS V8, I'm looking for the factory service manuals to purchase, I found a 2002 set online for $89.00. My question is, would the 2002 be alright for my 2000? Did'nt know if there was enough difference to matter?

Just had the original motor replaced in my 2000 LS V8 with a 2002 engine. Having a few problems, just got it back from mechanic and theres some bugs to work out. I was checking the codes, found a couple of hoses not connected. I erased the codes and drove the car about two miles, came back and...

Hey guys, I just had a 2002 engine put in my 2000 LS V8. I've got two transmission codes showing, P0715 input/turbine speed sensor circuit failure and P0720 output speed sensor circuit malfuncton. What would cause this? Is it a big problem or something simple, or hard to say? Please help, any...

Hey guys, I'm having the motor replaced in my 2000 LS V8 with a 2002 model engine. Someone else is doing it, the 02 motor is in place but he's having trouble finding where one of the hydraulic hoses go? He said there is a power steering hose and one that drives the fan, but he's got one hose...

I've got a 2000 LS with a little issue. When the steering wheel retracts back to home position telescopically, it sounds like it could use some grease. Have any of you had this issue, and if so, how did you take care of it? Bossed

When looking around the intake manifold at the back of the engine (3.9)I see what looks like a ziplock bag with a foam sponge stuffed up under the intake manifold? :confused: Anyone ever seen this?

Hey fellas, new guy here. I bought a 2000 LS with a V8 for a $1,000. Beautiful car, really clean for a 10 year old car. It has a hurt motor, broken secondary timing chain. Today I bought another engine out of a 2002 with 60,000 miles on it. My question is can I replace the chain tensioners with...

Hello to all, I just purchased an 2000 LS yesterday. Its a V8, beautiful car, appearance wise very well maintained. It has a motor issue but, for what I bought it for it's worth it. It looks like there's world of info on this site, I think I've come to the right place. :) Bossed