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Hi Guys. Thanks for all the help up to now. I finally got the valve job and the timing chain and gears done and filled up the oil and antifreeze and was hoping for a quick start. well the starter runs; but no start. The fuel pump won't run. I checked the alternator for voltage and there's...

Hi Guys. I am having a problem hooking all the wires back up. I did a valve job and timing chain and sprockets and have it all back together. I should have marked all the wires that I unplugged to work on the engine; but I didn't. silliy me. Now I can't figure out what goes where. Any help...

Hi Guys. I am replacing the head gaskets and need help finding a part number for an exhaust stud kit for my GN. Any help would be appreciated. Thanx in advance.

Hi Guys. Not related to my GN; but hope to get help finding a transmission lockup switch for my 1988 olds Cutlass Supreme. The part number on it is 8634475 and it is a normally closed switch. All I can find are normally open lockup switches. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance...

Hi Guys. I replaced the third and fourth lockup switches and the lockup solenoid and still no lockup. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Guys

Hi Guys. My GN has a complete Stainless exhaust and it is very quiet. Sort of a hum when I am driving. I would like it to sound a little more sporty; but not outrageously loud. What stainless mufflers do you recommend? Also where to buy them. Thanx in advance Ed

Hi Guys. I am glad the site is up and running again. Thanks to all who helped fix it. I just replaced the A/C compressor on my 1987 GN and have an electrical question. The original compressor that I removed had a two wire plug on the back of the compressor and the replacement does not. I...

Hi Guys. I am having a problem with the brakes. I have hydroboost and it kept getting harder and harder to push the pedal. Right now there is no power and the car is very hard to stop. I replaced the P/S pump and bled the system and no difference. I searched for a rebuilt hydroboost unit...

Will a 3.8 engine from a 1987 Buick Lesabre replace the 3.8 in my 1987 Grand National?

I need an extra pair of wheels for my GN that I take to shows in the summer. Let me know what you have. Thanx Ed

I need an extra pair of wheels for my GN that I take to shows in the summer. Let me know what you have. Thanx Ed

Back again. I went out and tried to start again and noticed something abnormal. Usually when I turn the key on I hear the fuel pump run for a second then it stops and as I continue turning it starts. Now when I turn the key I hear the fuel pump run and it keeps running. Is there a relay that...

Hi and Merry Christmas to all. I put my GN into storage two months ago and it ran fine. Just tried to start it to move it to another garage and have a no start condition. It will run for a second or two then quit. The fuel pressure was set correctly; but the gauge is reading a little low...

Hi Guys. Need some tire advice. Will M/T sportsman 28 10.0 R15 LT tires clear the wheel wells safely without modification to the rear quarters. I do have MT street slicks and they aren't good in wet weather and also have a pair of goodrich T/A radials and cant get traction on a fast take off...

Hi Guys. It's time to put up the GN for the winter and I am having a problem. I drained all the Methanol-water mix and added -20 window washer fluid to the tank and tried to cycle the fluid thru. Key on, lights on, hose unhooked and in a jug set on 8 and pushing button. The pump runs; but no...

Hi Guys. I have the kit; but misplaced the instructions. Can anyone send me a copy of the instruction sheet for the kit? Thanx for reading Ed Ps: see attachment

Hi Guys. I have been hearing a lot things to do to cure this problem. I am running 22 lbs. of boost on my 1987 Grand National and have been getting oil in the waste gate activator. Not sure how to figure out where its coming from and how to solve the problem. Any feedback would be...

Hi Guys. Can someone tell me where to get a rebuild kit for my turbo on my 1987 Grand National? The markings on it are Precision on the intake side and Garrett A/R 60 M24 on the exhaust side. It works fine just starting to let oil get into the intake. I looked on ebay and they list kits...

Hi Guys. I am having a heck of a time finding Methanol where I live. I need about 3 gallons and can only find it in 55 gallon drums. I live in Corning,N.Y. Anybody else in the area that can steer me in the right direction? Thanx in advance Ed

Hi Guys. Where can I get a list of part numbers for my 3.8 engine. I acquired a 3.8 short block and want to ID it. Thanx in advance. Ed:)