cranks and nothing

[Vinz00GT]

2000 GP GT was running good then took off radiator cap before it was fully cooled and got that corner of engine wet. Then would not start. Does it just need to dry out or what other possible things could have happened? What can't get wet on that side of engine? Sensors? Ignition coils? Wires? It cranks and cranks but no fire. Thanks

Oh, also it won't come out of park. I did get it to but don't know how and now its stuck in park still.

[tblake]

Originally Posted by Vinz00GT

What can't get wet on that side of engine?

Nothing. Everything should be able to handle a little moisture. How much coolant did you lose?

Check and make sure you have spark by removing the plug wires from the coil packs and cranking the motor. You should see sparks jumping across the coil terminals.

If you have spark, check for proper fuel pressure.

Maybe also try unplugging the MAF sensor and attempting to start the car. Maybe its just a fluke that it happened just as you spilled some coolant.

[Vinz00GT]

Any tips on replacing fuel pump and relay? Thanks.

[The_Mechanic_33]

Originally Posted by Vinz00GT

Any tips on replacing fuel pump and relay? Thanks.

drop fuel tank to replace pump recomend replace strainer and fuel filter.
Do u have fuel pressure?

[Vinz00GT]

No. No pressure. I picked up a relay and fuel filter but still shopping around for a pump. Need to have fixed by Monday so any tips would be appreciated. Oh, the not get in gear thing was cuz I wore the battery down trying to get it going when it broke down. Thats not a problem now. Also I need to replace the crankshaft position sensor. What's the easiest way to get the serp. belt off and then the pulley?

Thanks

[BNaylor]

Originally Posted by The_Mechanic_33

drop fuel tank to replace pump recomend replace strainer and fuel filter.
Do u have fuel pressure?

Time out. There is no requirement to drop the gas tank to replace the fuel pump in a '97-'03 Grand Prix. There is an access cover in the trunk behind the rear passenger seat.

Visit the Tips & Maintenance forum on fuel pump removal. See link below.

Fuel Pump Replacement

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[tblake]

Originally Posted by Vinz00GT

Also I need to replace the crankshaft position sensor. What's the easiest way to get the serp. belt off and then the pulley?

Go here for procedures to replace the crank position sensor.

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=652664

to get the belts off, I usually use a 15mm socket on a 1/2 inch breaker bar. Its usually the easiest tool to get in there that gives enough leverage to put some slack in the tensioner. removing the coolant overflow bottle and placing aside the fuse box also gives more room.

[Vinz00GT]

Thanks for the help. I'll be starting soon I hope. Let you know how it goes.

[Vinz00GT]

Ok fuel pump went in relatively easy. But I do still have the issue of it being almost impossible to press the button in on the gear shift to get out of park or to put in any gear for that matter. What causes this? How do I fix or bypass? Thanks.

[The_Mechanic_33]

Thanks for contributing to the forum but sorry due to US copyright law, GM's copyright of their TSBs which are technically proprietary in nature and AF's policy against posting copyrighted material we do not allow posting of GM TSBs verbatim therefore you will have to edit it or remove it. If not edited in your own words or removed the TSB info as posted will be removed for you. The same is applicable to any information posted directly or verbatim out of a GM factory service manual. If it was legal we would have just about every TSB GM has out on the Grand Prix posted at our Tips & Maintenance forum. Your cooperation is appreciated.

I do Apologize I should have read the rules and relised the copyright infringment policies I was breaking.I will reword my posts.

[BNaylor]

Originally Posted by The_Mechanic_33

I do Apologize I should have read the rules and relised the copyright infringment policies I was breaking.I will reword my posts.

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[The_Mechanic_33]

Well i have got so much from this forum the least i can do is help here and there.