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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by serjo
Well....

I am the second owner of the car. The GMPP was under the original owner and thus (at least according to the dealer) is not transferable. So i am screwed.

The motor is locked and there's now way around for now.
GMPP is transferable - it's one of the selling points.
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by serjo
I spun a rod bearing....
sux
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by LMB-C6
GMPP is transferable - it's one of the selling points.
it is transferrable but it sounds like the owner didn't do this. I don't think it can be done retroactively to include this engine now.

I think OP is in for a big wallet cleaning. sorry to hear it.
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by AORoads
it is transferrable but it sounds like the owner didn't do this. I don't think it can be done retroactively to include this engine now.

I think OP is in for a big wallet cleaning. sorry to hear it.
How many miles did you have on the motor? I can't believe how many people mentioned dead battery while the car is running.
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 11:15 PM
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This has the aroma of a loose ground wire.
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