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I had a very similar problem. Changing the thermostat fixed it.

BTW, here is the procedure for the V. The 4.6L is identical except the thermostat housing has 3 bolts instead of 2. ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT HOUSING REPLACEMENT (LC3) Fig. 131: View Of Thermostat Housing & Bolts Removal Procedure Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Drain the cooling...

You are absolutely right! I picked up the car 2 days later and the charge was $625.84. I was told that this was so high because there were a lot of things that needed to be removed to get to the thermostat. I have since found that that is not the case. Dealer charged me for 4 hrs labor. I went...

So where is the thermostat? Does anyone know?

I got the Engine Hot - A/C Off message on the dic for the second time. Engine not hot. Temp gauge reads low. The first time it happened a mechanic friend reset the error code and I was ok for a couple of months. This time, I figured I better take it in to the dealer. Dealer said I need a new...

I thought I’d share my latest adventures with 2008 XLR-V on the chance that what I have learned might help you with the care and feeding of your XLRs. I live just outside Toronto, Canada so I don’t start the XLR much after top down weather. Maybe once a week or 2 weeks until mid November when...

Yes, it is nice to have toys. 1991 Lotus Esprit that I bought as salvage off ebay and fully restored. The story - Esprit Hybrid Electric Replica Horseless Carriage The story - Horseless Carriage Homebuilt Electric Sportscar The story - szott.com And of course, a shop to keep all...

Yes, I have one like that on the door to my garage. Trouble is, you still need to fumble around in your pocket, get out a dedicated FOB and press the button. The one I have also has small RFID tags but you have to swipe them across the lock. Not much better than using a key. What I'm after is a...

It's great being able to walk up to my XLR and have the doors unlock automatically as soon as I get near. They also lock as soon as I walk away. No need to mess with keys or even press a button on the FOB. I'd love to install an electronic lock on the front door of my house that would be...

I'd stay away from WD40. It's really a Water Displacement product. I've heard it can dry out and damage some plastics. I would try some lithium spray instead.

Thanks Bruce. Just when I start thinking I've got the car all figured out, something new pops up. I sometimes miss the old days when I was 'smarter' than my car......

This is the second time I've noticed it. Don't know if it happens more often or not. This particular time, I went out to the garage after the car had been parked in garage for an hour or two after a short drive. I was putting some tools away when I heard a double click-click and a fan in the...

I just phoned Megan and did a credit card donation of $50. You can add me to the list of contributors.

Thanks to everyone that replied or pm'ed me. I think I'd like to go with new drilled/slotted/plated rotors but I'm having trouble finding any. There's lots out there for the XLR but not many for the XLR-V. I found some on ebay ranging in price from $300 to $800 for set of 4 with pads but most...

Hello everyone. I'm a new member of this forum. I just picked up my 08 XLR-V a couple of weeks ago. I absolutely LOVE the car. I tried to find one here in Canada but I had no luck. I finally had to import one from California. It's in showroom condition, inside, outside, under the car and under...