2005 and Earlier Chevrolet Impala

[Deleted User]

A neighbor has one in red. Can you believe his wife makes him park it on the street, so she can park her Civic in the carport?
Crack that whip!

tpken

definitely needs a 3 car garage!

jons01

Thank you for the link providing information about installing a trailer hitch on my Impala. It was very helpful.

I also found a lot of other great stuff on the websight. You guys do a terrific job of keeping us "novices" informed about our cars.

Every Impala owner would benefit from this forum because it could save them much time and money, as well as finding it very interesting.

Keep up the good work!

base2001

I have been informed by e-mail by the people in Florida that they do not ship to Canada??? We are relatively civilized and have UPS and FedEx....

pat

Do you own - did you take - the pictures of hubcaps in your message above?

If not, you need to delete that message and just post a link to the pictures - this is due to copyright issues discussed in your Membership Agreement.

Let me know, okay? Or I will have to remove that message for the concern of copyright violations that the Town Hall would be held responsible.

Pat
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bowtiefan01

I'm looking to purchase a set of 4 original Impala LS 5-spoke rims (2000-2002)for my base Impala. I missed out on a set recently posted for sale on this board. If you have a set for sale, please email me at bowtiecorvette@yahoo.com.

Thanks

[Deleted User]

You have the right to remain silent...

pat

It looks like you figured out that the Delete button was still there, right? You can always delete your own posts. The 30 minute deal only applies to the ability to edit a post. Lots of folks get mixed up about that.

Yes, a link to a picture is the same as a link to a website.

Thanks again.

Pat
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spence30

Have you tried calling any junk yards, I am sure there have been some LS Impala's that have met their maker...

00impala

Why play around getting scratched up used rims when you can get Brand New 5 spokes from www.gmpartsdirect for $86.00 each? That includes the center cap and the 5 lug nuts. I priced used rims and they wanted $375-$425+ for a used, muddy scratched up set,w/out the center caps, there were another $20 each, Even the ones on Ebay are more than $86 each.of course they say they are $426.79 each from a dealer..yea right.... If I still wanted them I would buy them from
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com
click on accessories on their site, then on wheels in the drop down box,then Chevrolet you will see them mid way down on page 2....they are $86.00 each and include the center cap and 5 lugnuts and an air valve, add $64 shipping on all for and you will have a set of "BRAND NEW in The Box" Rims for around $406.70...Not bad..... Don

roderacer

I talked to the service mgr. today about the 15K mile checkup. Ended up getting the oil/filter replaced, brake inspect., and changed the air filter, which I was surprised ot find out wasn't part of the $69.95 package.

Anyway, the tech put a note on the service order to check the dash and today I was told that they removed the dash and "made some adjustments". He said it looks like new again.

I will check it out later today when I go pick it up, but it sounded promising.

The dealership seems really professional compared to my previous one. And they are actually courteous! Threw me for a loop.

Take care!
RR

night_owl1

Hey Pat, if linking to the photo is acceptable, how come I got a e-mail from one of the hosts here saying I had to remove my post about the u-bend. The photo came from another website and I linked directly to the photo on that site. I didn't copy the photo to my site and link to that copy.

pat

Hmm, I don't know night_owl. Have you asked the host what the problem was? Drop me an email about this if you'd like - obviously this is way off-topic here.

Pat
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bowtiefan01

Thanks for your help!

Don, I didn't know that gmpartsdirect.com existed. It's a great site and the prices for these new rims are great!! I'm pretty sure I will order them. My base has the custom aluminum wheels, but I have always liked the looks of the LS rims better!

I saw the picture of the chrome hubcaps (before being removed) that you are getting for your base. They look great!

Don, I also saw a previous posting of yours in trying to find a part number for the Impala Door Scripts. I didn't look too thouroughly on the parts site you gave, but do you know if these scripts are available there?

Does anyone know the p/n for the scrips in Sandrift?

Thanks again for your help.

John

duraflex

Check your e-mail.

Maybe we could trade rims.

mediumfry

I'm really surprised to hear of all the problems with rotor warpage. My '01 LS has 24000 miles on it and no problems AT ALL with the brakes. Pads and rotors look great. I always torque my lugnuts myself (some overtorquing is OK if they're all the same). Massive overtorquing is bad for several reasons...

Anyway there is a major difference between some Impalas and others. It shouldn't be rocket science...I'm starting to think they got a bad batch of rotors. But then why would the replacements be bad too? Several bad batches?

Rotors and pads are 'wear parts' but they should take 50,000+ miles to wear out and not warp.

Sorry to hear about your problems. I guess if your warranty expires and you don't get satisfaction, aftermarket is a decent alternative.

brettca

Anyone out there been to this site yet?

http://www.tsb.com/

Shows all of the Tech service bulletins for all vehicles (as far as I know). My service manager showed it to me today.

B.........

brettca

I asked my service manager today about this issue. He told me that as far as he knows, GM does not consider this a mantainence issue. This is still a warrant item, but WILL be a mantainence issue once the warranty expires, so I should wait until close to warrant expiration B-4 I have the work done. Same with Leather seats. GM will replace the seat only once under warranty, after that it is considered a "Wear item". Get the seat replaced at around 32,000 mi.
Brett..........

sean411

I am toying with the idea , of converting my 00LS to duals. What would be the pros & cons ? Also, from everything that I have been able to find on the web it would be a cat back system. Is it really worth it to only have dual exhaust from the cats back, rather than the from the manifold(s) back ???
Any information would be most helpful.

macgyver24

I would say that unlesss you remove that infamous u-bend first, dual exhaust is going to have a limited effect

roderacer

Got the 01 LS back yesterday and checked out the work they did on the seperating dash.

Hmmm, looks better, although there is still an eighth inch space above the radio leading me to believe that this is by design... a CD holder! LOL!

Anyway, the service order explained that the dash assembly was removed and the dash was shifted on the clips. Reason for the issue was explained as "dash misaligned".

Looks good and nothing else is up. So far so good. I suppose this could be the 1st of the problems for my 01 LS. I'll take it. Of course, it was repaired under warranty.

Have a good weekend, all.

RR

mediumfry

Mine looks great. Again I'm surprised there's that much difference between these cars (dashes, brakes, etc).

Drove my '01 LS ~250 miles today after storing it away from the salt/snow for about 8 weeks. It was just like the first time...a real pleasure to re-discover how nice this car is.

My ISS is still clicking/popping and will be replaced/lubed in the spring. If the stubborn dealers around here won't fix it, I will.

cuellar

Whats up my name is Jesse. Im typing from Dallas, TX. I own an Impala(as most of us do)and today I was driving my 2000 Impala 3.4L V6, with a K&N replacement air filter, my Jet PCU on, Cobra Radar Detector on, my crystal blue lowbeams on, and my "Police" strobe lights on, also my chevy air freshener, and I noticed at a red light an Impala parked and noticed that it had pinstripes with an impala emblem like on the rear doors. So I said to my self "I got to get me one of those". So I was wondering if any one knows where you can find these pinstripes. By the way my Impala is Dark Jade Green Metallic.

teo

I was thinking that if GM can't/won't come up with a permanent fix for the ISS, how about looking into the possibility of an aftermarket ISS that might work in the Impala's (And other GM large sedans) steering system?

Performing a 'net search, I found that the 1994+ Dodge RAM full size pickup was notorious for ISS related problems. Most owners of these trucks that got fed up of replacing the same defective stock part time and time again, finally were able to find a company that made a superior quality aftermarket ISS part for these trucks. Their ISS issues were solved with the new AM part.

Nathan, do you think there is a chance of an aftermarket company outthere that produces ISS that might be fully compatible with our cars?

I think this would be a possibility worth looking into if GM decides to throw the towel on the issue and hose us with the stock ISS long after the warranty expires.

BTW, my dash also looks great and my brakes are working wonderfully. Make sure those nuts are tighten BY HAND WRENCH (NOT AIR IMPACT WRENCH) to 100 pounds feet of torque to specification.

mcdill

A cat back system will probably do very little , infact , most of these systems will have a free flow muffler , and this will cause a loss of lowend torque , these motors need back pressure to make the most of there power , while a free flow muffler will probably help the high end power , it will usually hurt the low end .

The only real way to make power all the way around , would to be like you said , from the manifolds back , with a custom exaust system ......$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ , If you are willing to possibly lose a little lowend power , then a cat-back is probably just right for you , if you want the look and sound , more than low end power . thanks--------------mattmcdill

crosley4

We still miss our 2k LS Impala. It was a shame that our car was one of the few that the engine cradle popping noise would just keep on keeping on.

It would be wonderful if GM releases a SS Imp in a year or two. Releasing a RWD 4 door car of medium size would really please me.

As 1969 Camaros go here is photo of me sitting in and running the 427 all aluminum engine in a ZL-1 1969 Camaro. It is car #66 of the 69 cars built. A friend of mine owns it. If you want to talk about power..........!!!

FYI to edmunds: My wife took the photo and we own all rights to it.

Tony

b4z

You are just trying to make us feel bad, right? LOL!

sean411

Thanks for the advice rel-dual exhausts. My thoughts are the same as yours...so..the heck with it. Guess I will just have to wait and hope GM will put a legit Imala SS on the street.

crosley4

I want you to be happy for me. LOL

over the years we have owned 7 1969, 2- 1968 and 1 - 1967 Camaros. Plain jane cars to SS , RS/SS, Prostreet units. We even had one Camaro on the cover of 2 different magazines in the mid 1980's

A 1967 SS427 Impala, 1970 Impala and the 2000 Imapala too.

I enjoy the various sites you folks find showing GM's concept cars and the possible future redesigns of cars. I do not have lots of net time during the week and I can jump in here and look up various links you folks provide.

Great minds think alike. ((-;

Tony

shrubs

I stumbled across an Imapala Taxi yesterday at KB Toys made by Maistro. Photo is on my site:
www.shrubsplace.com Click the Impala button.

Forrest

b4z

You got me beat in both quantity and quality.
I have had 5. '83 Z28. '84 H.O. Z28, '80 Z28. '85 IROC, and my current '87 IROC.

Yes, I am happy for you and envious all at the same time.

What Camaro and which magazines was it on the cover of. I get all of them. Super Chevy, Hot Rod, etc.

Gotta go. The game is about to start.

mcdill

I have that same car in my collection , as well as the Tennessee Highway Patrol Impala , both are 1/18th scale , very cool ! thanks--------mattmcdill

hunter39

For once a "Super" Super Bowl! A thoroughly enjoyable game. Not to mention I had N.E. and the points which I didn't even need.

Hey Tony, love the mountains in the Background... Westworld? Can't beat that Arizona skyline!

crosley4

yep....westworld, november 2001. everybody walking around in shorts, t shirts and drinking cold sodas.

well........cept for me, I never wear shorts.

game?

Tony

tpken

How long has that been????? lol

It sure was a great game and everyone here around Boston is totally pumped this morning.

Now I'm not a big football fan but do enjoy watching playoffs and the S.B. That game was total sports entertainment yesterday right down to the cliff-hanger miracle ending for the local team. And what a great future Tom Brady has.

GM ought to sign him up to advertise Impalas!!!

Ken

night_owl1

This is Alldata.com. I was thinking of subscribing, but you need to subscribe for EACH car. And different model years count as different cars. So to get all the TSBs, I would have to subscribe twice, one for the '00 and one for the '01. On top of that, the TSBs for '01 will not be available until the middle of '02.

00impala

I got the Chrome Hubcaps, They looked ok out of the box, I took some Black paint and painted the area around the lugnuts, since it all blended together and now they have some depth,(Chrome face, black around Chrome Lugnuts) I will post a pic for you to see, you are right, they really bring out the chrome Impala logos and nameplates on the Dark Blue, It looks Better than the OEM. Don

b4z

The Camaro is in its fourth generation and the Corvette in its 5th. What generation impala are we driving?

bh0001

Heard part of a story on the radio on the way in to work this morning. GM will be laying off several hundred workers at their St. Catharines plants due to obsolescence of product. GM claims that the products produced at the plants just don't sell anymore. The plants make, among other things, V8 engines. This can't be good for the idea of a true Impala SS in the future.

teo

Well, the last Impala (Caprice) sedan was produced until around 1980 and from then the B-Body Caprice/Impala SS was produced briefly from 1994-96. Our Impalas are the very first FWD in history plus the fact that they ride on a W-body also for the first time.

Impalas have been in production since 1959.

teo

These Dodge truck owners had the same issues Impala/Montecarlo owners have had with their OEM ISS parts:

http://dodgeram.org/tech/mods/steering/borgeson/shaft_replace.html

Any opinions regarding the possibility of an aftermarket ISS replacement for our cars????

teo

http://www.borgeson.com/

jpstax

Does the St. Catherines plant make the Northstar V-8(s)? If so, does that mean the possible end of the V-8 for the Caddy? Does that plant also make the Vortec V-8(s)? If so, then the truck divisions are in big trouble (the new SSR too).

00impala

Year 1985, in 1986 the Basic Sedan on the B Body platform was called just "Caprice" With the Classic going on the upper model and the "LS" going on the Caprice Classic at Top of the line model. Don

impalay2k_m

Hi everyone,

I would just like to thank everyone for all the information in regards to the AMP issue.
GM Canada finally gave in and approved the AMP to be replaced.

I had my amp replaced with the 103 model and they took out that piece of junk 104 amp. And now that Bass is booming, just the way I like it!!

My service rep Robert Lamanes was the BEST!!! He went above and beyond to get my AMP replaced! I guess it didn't hurt either since I had all the messages, notes, and other documentation from this message board.

If any fellow Canucks have had problems getting their amps replaced, I recommend you go to APPLEWOOD Chevrolet Oldsmobile Cadillac in Mississauga, ON. Talk to Robert, and he will hook you up with a new amp!

teo

Good deal! Congratulations!

bh0001

Sorry jpstax, I don't know which V8's are made in St. Catharines. Anyone else know?

teo

http://www.gm.com/automotive/gmpowertrain/engines_cartruck/other/57_main.htm

The 5.7L V8 LS1 engine is indeed being manufactured in St. Catharines, Ontario, but it is also manufactured in Romulus, MI.

This motor is used in the following GM models:

Chevrolet Corvette

Chevrolet Camaro

Pontiac Firebrid

Opel Omega (European Cadillac Catera)

Holden Commodore (Australian Cadillac Catera)

http://www.gm.com/automotive/gmpowertrain/engines_cartruck/other/57_main.htm

teo

The 3400 OHV V6 is manufactured in the following locations:

Ramos Arizpe, Mexico
Tonawanda, NY

The 3800 OHV V6 N/A is manufactured in:

Flint, Michigan

[Deleted User]

I wonder if upstate NY and MI residents can bring their Impalas to Ontario for service?