Hello all great forum I have read just about all the threads. Lots of info and great tips. I own a 2000 intrigue with 99 k on the meter. I have a major project on my hands. some helpful tips would be appreciated. first off a tuned up is changing coil packs a good idea with this many miles? lately when I first start up it stumbles but it doesnt stop running then it will smooth itself out! gas mileage stinks. my a/c condensor leaks the a/c compressor has metal shavings on the outside of the clutch and its making a little noise, these parts are going to be replaced along with the accumulator. Are there any o-rings or gaskets that need to be replaced along the way? I dont have a repair manual so its guess by golly, Iam replacing all struts, I have a slight clunking noise r.f. iam thinking hub bearing should I replace both sides? My exhaust is leaking by the resonator, probably should replace that to. This was a leased vehicile so iam thinking most of this stuff is original equipment! My blower motor is ready to launch out of the dash it took it hard when I had the flood on the passenger floor last summer some of that water reached the dash vents too. the drain tube leaves a lot to be desired its been baking in the engine heat is this a dealer item? So am I biting off more than i can chew. Its been a good car so far like to keep it a few more years. Any helpful hints are appreciated thanks.

Welcome to the forum. I see you have a laundry list of problems. Hopefully someone will weigh-in to help.

Welcome to the forum. I see you have a laundry list of problems. Hopefully someone will weigh-in to help. couldnt talk you into helping could I? Its a good challenge but it'll get done starting this week-end. thanks for the welcome.

first off a tuned up is changing coil packs a good idea with this many miles? lately when I first start up it stumbles but it doesnt stop running then it will smooth itself out! gas mileage stinks.

A basic tune up is a good idea. Spark plugs and fuel filter. I really don't think it is necessary to change out the coil packs with 99K miles unless you have a really bad misfire or other driveability issues or SES/CEL light.

my a/c condensor leaks the a/c compressor has metal shavings on the outside of the clutch and its making a little noise, these parts are going to be replaced along with the accumulator. Are there any o-rings or gaskets that need to be replaced along the way?

It sounds like the clutch air gap is out of adjustmet causing the metal shavings and noise. But it would be a good idea to get all of the known bad A/C parts replaced. Are you planning on doing the work DIY or take it to a shop?

I dont have a repair manual so its guess by golly, I am replacing all struts, I have a slight clunking noise r.f. iam thinking hub bearing should I replace both sides?

The best service manual to have is the GM one but you could get an AlldataDIY annual subscription. The clunking noise could be anything on the front end not just hub bearings. The upper strut mount/load bearing could be making the clunking sound. Normally bad hub bearings make a humming type sound that changes with speed. But you could easily check for a sloppy wheel bearing. The wheel sensor portion appears to be good if you are not getting any ABS or trac off light. With 99K miles the struts are due. Not that difficult of a job DIY.

My exhaust is leaking by the resonator, probably should replace that to.

Where is it leaking? What part? Before or after the resonator?

This was a leased vehicile so iam thinking most of this stuff is original equipment! My blower motor is ready to launch out of the dash it took it hard when I had the flood on the passenger floor last summer some of that water reached the dash vents too. the drain tube leaves a lot to be desired its been baking in the engine heat is this a dealer item?

Is the blower noisy or what exactly is it not doing? The drain hose is a GM dealer or AC Delco Authorized Parts Dealer only but available.

It sounds like most of your problems can be remedied with some time and of course, money.

thanks for all the helpful replies, the exhaust iam not sure if its before or after. seems to be in the center of it all. Yes we'll be doing the a/c work our selfs. The blower motor is so loud, over the winter it would not come on at all, it would squeal. I would have to switch it on and off several times to get it to come on. when its on high it rattles like the squirell cage is loose. we'll check those bearing plates when we change those struts. thanks again to all who replied.

A glasspack should give you about the same result as a resonator, it might be a little bit louder though, so if thats a problem for you go for the longest one you can find, glasspacks are a heck of a lot cheaper than resonators... they can be found from several places

Summitt and Jegs are both good places, you might also check out Full Line Exhaust at www.fle-online.com they have some of the lesser known brands that are pretty darn cheap.

or the area thats leaking might just be able to be rewelded, take it to an exhaust shop, and see what they say, take it with a grain of salt as they might try and sell you all kinds of things you dont really need.

Good advice LittleHoov. It is about time you guys weighed-in to help out.

Ive also been seeing some various Intrigue parts up on Ebay for pretty darn cheap, there was an AC compressor for the 3.5 on there just the other day for a little over 100 bucks, it was used, but hey, if it works thats a steal.

There are also places that are selling entire engines, which may mean they have the car somewhere else, so it wouldnt hurt to ask the seller if they have parts like the condenser and whatnot you need to put up for sale.

If you have a junkyard near you all these parts should be easy to find, but I know thats not always an option.

It also wouldnt surprise me if the other W-body cars use the same AC condenser as the Intrigue, but confirming that would require a bit of searching, perhaps a project for me later:)

2000 : OLDSMOBILE : INTRIGUE : 3.5L 214 cubic inch V6 FI (H) : Heat & Air Conditioning : A/C Condenser View Advice
Item Price Core Total Add to Cart
SPECTRA PREMIUM Part # 74806
More Info
$86.79 $0.00 $86.79
VARIOUS MFR Part # GM3030101
{#52479857} More Info
$100.79 $0.00 $100.79
PROLIANCE Part # 640110
More Info
$105.79 $0.00 $105.79
ACDELCO Part # 156961
CONDENSER,A/C {#52479857} More Info
$153.79 $0.00 $153.79
FOUR SEASONS Part # 53394
{6mm Condenser} $190.79 $0.00 $190.79

2000 : CHEVROLET : IMPALA : 3.4L 207 cubic inch V6 FI (E) : Heat & Air Conditioning : A/C Condenser View Advice
Item Price Core Total Add to Cart
SPECTRA PREMIUM Part # 74806
More Info
$86.79 $0.00 $86.79
VARIOUS MFR Part # GM3030101
{#52479857} More Info
$100.79 $0.00 $100.79
PROLIANCE Part # 640110
More Info
$105.79 $0.00 $105.79
ACDELCO Part # 156961
CONDENSER,A/C {#52479857} More Info
$153.79 $0.00 $153.79
FOUR SEASONS Part # 53394
{6mm Condenser} $190.79 $0.00 $190.79
ACDELCO Part # 1531125
SEAL,A/C CNDSR {#10401041} $3.02 $0.00 $3.02

The older Impala 3.4L condensor should work. Check with "the Rock" to be sure.


2004 : CHEVROLET : IMPALA : 3.4L 207 cubic inch V6 FI (E) : Heat & Air Conditioning : A/C Condenser View Advice
Item Price Core Total Add to Cart
VARIOUS MFR Part # GM3030254
{#88957444} More Info
$123.79 $0.00 $123.79
SPECTRA PREMIUM Part # 73285
$161.79 $0.00 $161.79
ACDELCO Part # 1563090
CONDENSER,A/C w/SEO POLICE CAR(9C1) or SEO POLICE CAR,LIMITED CONTENT(9C3) $164.89 $0.00 $164.89
ACDELCO Part # 1563090
CONDENSER,A/C w/o SEO POLICE CAR(9C1) or SEO POLICE CAR,LIMITED CONTENT(9C3) $164.89 $0.00 $164.89
ACDELCO Part # 1531125
SEAL,A/C CNDSR {#10401041}

thanks to all who contributed info on parts, had some good prices on parts as well. unfortunatly, i paid 248.00 for compressor a little steep, but iam not going to put any used parts on to much of a hassle to change. I paid 99.00 for a condensor, and 54.00 for a new accumlator. with all that said glad I didnt have a shop do the a/c work it would have cost a fortune in labor. I had no clue to what I was getting myself into. Today is strut day at least we'll have access to a shop with air tools and a blue tip wrench!

A glasspack should give you about the same result as a resonator, it might be a little bit louder though, so if thats a problem for you go for the longest one you can find, glasspacks are a heck of a lot cheaper than resonators... they can be found from several places

Summitt and Jegs are both good places, you might also check out Full Line Exhaust at www.fle-online.com (http://www.fle-online.com) they have some of the lesser known brands that are pretty darn cheap.

or the area thats leaking might just be able to be rewelded, take it to an exhaust shop, and see what they say, take it with a grain of salt as they might try and sell you all kinds of things you dont really need. I called a muffler shop guy said he could cut out the resonator and put in a pipe? not sure if thats a good idea. smithy glass pack good idea. dont think the mrs. would like it though. I like the noise I get from my dual cherry bombs I run on my pick up HA HA HA !!

I called a muffler shop guy said he could cut out the resonator and put in a pipe? not sure if thats a good idea. smithy glass pack good idea. dont think the mrs. would like it though. I like the noise I get from my dual cherry bombs I run on my pick up HA HA HA !!

I'd think twice about removing the resonator. Exhaust noise will increase and the Mrs. will probably not like it.

The resonator removes or reduces secondary and resonant frequencies. With it removed the droning sound which will be heard in the cabin during cruising or long trips will be annoying. Also, during deceleration you may hear a popping sound.

I'd think twice about removing the resonator. Exhaust noise will increase and the Mrs. will probably not like it.

The resonator removes or reduces secondary and resonant frequencies. With it removed the droning sound which will be heard in the cabin during cruising or long trips will be annoying. Also, during deceleration you may hear a popping sound.

Yeah I second that, removing the resonator will make your exhaust really raspy and poppy and stuff, not exactly the best sound IMO, but some like it.

Replacing the res with a glasspack probably wont make THAT much of a difference, you may not even notice it inside the car, you can barely hear the stock exhaust in the car most of the time, so I dont think it would be that big of a deal, and who knows...the Mrs. might take a liking to it:grinyes:

But I think fixing the exhaust should probably be the least of your concerns, and exhaust leak that far back in the system isnt really hurting you that much I wouldnt think.

You can get glasspacks for probably 30 bucks or less from the FLE place I linked you too earlier. check out their cheaps brands like IMCO

I'd think twice about removing the resonator. Exhaust noise will increase and the Mrs. will probably not like it.

The resonator removes or reduces secondary and resonant frequencies. With it removed the droning sound which will be heard in the cabin during cruising or long trips will be annoying. Also, during deceleration you may hear a popping sound. my resonater is trashed lot's o rust! Some of the outer skin is peeling away, I'll replace it with what it needs, I'd like some quiet when in the car. The Mrs. always hearing noises I cant hear. She always mumbles somthing about turn my selective hearing off and I would? thanks for everyones input

I'd like some quiet when in the car.


Get rid of the Mrs......problem solved, should make for a nice comfortable enjoyable ride, without that whining noise from the passenger area.

Get rid of the Mrs......problem solved, should make for a nice comfortable enjoyable ride, without that whining noise from the passenger area.gee should check e-mail more often, cheaper to keep her I say. turning music louder better solution! cheaper too.