Oldsmobile Achieva S

black racing stripes

442 inspired dual black racing stripes on the hood

Parts Cost: $9.99 | Install Cost: $0.00 | Rating: 3/5
Notes: It was supposed to be a test, but became permanent. The stripes are comprised of black electrical tape!

Added: November 15, 2009

gas tank

new gas tank

Parts Cost: $180.00 | Install Cost: $60.00 | Rating: 3/5
Notes: Original gas tank was leaking!

Added: November 15, 2009

window motor

drivers side window motor

Parts Cost: $56.00 | Install Cost: $65.00 | Rating: 3/5
Notes: The drivers side window motor was replaced at purchase...so I could use the window!

Added: November 15, 2009

tires

2 Goodyear snow and ice tires for the drive wheels

Parts Cost: $40.00 | Install Cost: $0.00 | Rating: 3/5
Notes: The car had mismatched tires, so I opted for 2 slightly used and very beefy Goodyear snow and ice tires for the front wheels.

Added: November 15, 2009

battery

car battery

Parts Cost: $100.00 | Install Cost: $0.00 | Rating: 3/5
Notes: New heavy-duty battery installed August 14, 2008.

Added: November 15, 2009

alternator

alternator

Parts Cost: $178.00 | Install Cost: $90.00 | Rating: 3/5
Notes: New reconditioned alternator installed August 14, 2008.

Added: November 15, 2009

water pump

water pump

Parts Cost: $89.00 | Install Cost: $100.00 | Rating: 3/5

Added: November 15, 2009

tensioner

serpentine belt tentioner

Parts Cost: $160.00 | Install Cost: $100.00 | Rating: 3/5

Added: November 15, 2009

serpentine belt

serpentine belt

Parts Cost: $70.00 | Install Cost: $0.00 | Rating: 3/5

Added: November 15, 2009

lower intake gasket

lower intake gasket

Parts Cost: $180.00 | Install Cost: $420.00

Added: November 15, 2009

stabalizer bar links

stabalizer bar links

Parts Cost: $30.00 | Install Cost: $40.00 | Rating: 3/5
Notes: Both front stabalizer bar links added after the originals went missing (!?).

Added: November 15, 2009

ball joint

left front lower ball joint

Parts Cost: $25.00 | Install Cost: $60.00 | Rating: 3/5
Notes: Left front lower ball joint replaced. Old one was falling apart!

Added: November 15, 2009

control arm bushing

front lower control arm bushing

Parts Cost: $50.00 | Install Cost: $120.00 | Rating: 3/5

Added: November 15, 2009

grille script

Oldsmobile grille script

Parts Cost: $0.00 | Install Cost: $0.00 | Rating: 3/5

Added: November 15, 2009

radio knobs

chrome-like radio knobs

Parts Cost: $5.00 | Install Cost: $0.00 | Rating: 3/5
Notes: Chrome-like radio knobs from a 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier! Replace the stock black knobs. Direct fit!

Added: November 15, 2009

rear ashtray

metal rear ashtray

Parts Cost: $5.00 | Install Cost: $0.00 | Rating: 3/5
Notes: Metal rear ashtray from a 1997 Buick Skylark. Replaces the stock black-painted one. Direct fit!

Added: November 15, 2009

kickplates

chrome-like kickplates

Parts Cost: $5.00 | Install Cost: $0.00 | Rating: 3/5
Notes: Kickplates from a 1997 Buick Skylark. I painted them chrome. Direct fit replacement for the stock black kickplates!

Added: November 15, 2009

sun visors

front sun visors

Parts Cost: $5.00 | Install Cost: $0.00 | Rating: 3/5
Notes: 1997 Pontiac Grand Am GT sun visors with extendable sun shades! Direct fit replacement for the stock visors. Same colour!

Added: November 15, 2009

wheels

16" Z24 aluminum wheels with tires

Parts Cost: $120.00 | Install Cost: $0.00 | Rating: 3/5
Notes: 2000 Cavalier Z24 16" aluminum wheels with tires. These will be a direct fit replacement for the stock 15" aluminum wheels. Were to be on the car in October, but the project is delayed.

Added: November 15, 2009

flood lights

blue LED underdash flood lights

Parts Cost: $10.00 | Install Cost: $0.00 | Rating: 3/5
Notes: Blue LED underdash flood lights replace the stock white 194 wedge bulbs.

Added: November 15, 2009

transmission

Parts Cost: $0.00 | Install Cost: $1,600.00
Notes: Rebuilt transmission with 2000km installed on December 1st.

Added: January 02, 2011

heater core bypass

Parts Cost: $0.00 | Install Cost: $140.00 | Rating: 3/5
Notes: Heater core broke, and was bypassed.

Added: January 02, 2011