Repair: Common Problems and Associated Repair Cost

There are SO many problems that are fairly common, and fortunately finding an answer for them here on 3si is pretty easy. If you are in the market to purchase a Stealth or a 3000GT, here are a few things that you should keep an eye out for:

• Broken window regulators ($100 to $250)
• Cracked transfer case/leaking gear oil (Under federal recall: free!)
• Brake light flashs upon acceleration (low brake fluid)
• Flashing tour/sport light (unplugged or broken wire on ECS)
• Yellow indicator light flashes on turns (low window washer fluid)
• Water leaking into the car (often through the rear hatch)
• Car smokes a lot during idle (head gasket/etc - $1000+)
• Lifter tick (inevitable, research 3rd generation lifters $350+ (can be had for $120 in GB section))
• Active Aero not working (check wiring)
• Alarm goes off randomly (check hood/door triggers)
• Locks randomly activate/deactivate (ETACs $150, or Door Switches $35, or wiring)
• Snapped timing belt (if not replaced every 60k)
• Broken radio antenna ($50 to $100)
• Grinding into 1st, 2nd, 3rd and/or reverse gears (going syncros, $1000+, or do it yourself for $300)
• Cracked dash vents ($50 to $90)
• Ripping/cracking leather seats ($300 to $750 to reupholster)
• SRS light on (Free – unplug bulb in gauge cluster)
• Leaking oil on valve cover ($10.00 for replacement oil cap with better seal)
• Pitting/Flaking chrome rims. ($200 - $750 each)