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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 09:15 AM
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hello everyone.
i am ready to pick up a gs4 and looking for a decent one for quite sometime now. i want to know whether there are any know problems with the GS4. when do u need to change the timing belt and water pump on this car?(what mile) any input will be appreciated.



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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by w_star_001
hello everyone.
i am ready to pick up a gs4 and looking for a decent one for quite sometime now.
Welcome! Shouldn't be hard to find a good deal on a GS4...you may need to do some traveling.
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i want to know whether there are any know problems with the GS4.
Only problems I've had, and other GS4 owners too, is:
1. Starter
2. Door lock actuators
Originally Posted by w_star_001
when do u need to change the timing belt and water pump on this car?(what mile) any input will be appreciated.
thanx
Every 90K miles recommended..yes do the water pump while replacing timing belt.
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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 10:38 AM
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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 11:50 AM
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welcome to CL. great place to be! good choice with the 400, wish i had gotten the V8!
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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 01:43 PM
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Welcome to CL... There's some great info over years that is on this site. There's alot DIY info as well.. This site is great and you will enjoy it.. GL..
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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 02:24 PM
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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 03:43 PM
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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 07:41 PM
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 12:44 PM
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Welcome to the club ask these guys any ? they love answering ?'s trust me I ask a lot.
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by w_star_001
hello everyone.
i am ready to pick up a gs4 and looking for a decent one for quite sometime now. i want to know whether there are any know problems with the GS4. when do u need to change the timing belt and water pump on this car?(what mile) any input will be appreciated.



thanx
Buy mine
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 02:28 PM
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Welcome...Prepared to be broke
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 11:16 PM
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