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by small03GT
Wed Mar 23, 2022 9:22 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 03 GT heavy / jerky throttle
Replies: 12
Views: 3160

Re: 03 GT heavy / jerky throttle

Great info! Yes, I plan to do the shifter bushings soon. Update: I finally changed the oil after our road trip, full Syn, and got to cleaning the VVTL-I lift screen as well. Afterwards, I noticed a few things: 1. The shifter action is much better after the oil change, not sure why. I still plan to d...
by small03GT
Wed Feb 09, 2022 6:50 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 03 GT heavy / jerky throttle
Replies: 12
Views: 3160

Re: 03 GT heavy / jerky throttle

Thanks tpollauf, I have updated my profile to include my location in sunny western washington! No rust on the car, it has lived it's whole life in puget sound. Thanks Jolt, that is also the culprit my mechanic suggested. In early January he removed one of the three throttle springs, and re-checked a...
by small03GT
Sat Dec 18, 2021 4:49 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 03 GT heavy / jerky throttle
Replies: 12
Views: 3160

03 GT heavy / jerky throttle

Just picked up an '03 GT for 2k a few months ago as a daily driver / beater. 200+k but it was towed behind a motorhome for most of its life and is in really good shape overall. But, I have two problems that I have not been able to find answers to yet, and I've tried searching the forums here and onl...