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    can't get cam sensor set right

    Well I have been trying to set my can sensor. Am using the Caspers tool and cant get to light. I have the drivers side valve cover off. I think I have the set to 25 ATDC, plug the tool in cant get light to come on. What am I doing wrong? I have set this cam sensor before with no problem. Thanks...
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    Engine oil priming tool

    Does any one have one they like and where did they get it, and model number and brand? Thanks Dennis
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    Turbo oil feed line

    Mounting a new TA49 turbo I need the oil pressure feed line. Where should I go to buy? Or should I make one? Thanks Dennis
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    Droped oil pan found vary fine small of metal in it.

    How do you know how much metal is ok. What started this, my turbo locked up, so I started to investigate what could of happened. I first pulled my oil filter, it was clean except the magnet had the dark gray metal cream on it, about as much that would cover the top of a nickel. the oil pan vary...
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    Turbo failure need help

    Well my turbo has locked up I need help in what to look for as to cause. What im going to do is pull the inter cooler, turbo oil feed line, oil pan. That is where im stuck, what else do I need to check. I know its a Garrett but I cant find any other information on it. Thanks vary much everyone...
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    No boost to vary low boost

    Took my Buick out for a ride started to slow roll into it and boost did not come on. The next time watching boost gauge got on it, boost pressure only went up about 5psi. put car in garage let it cool down. This is what I have checked so far. Pressure checked actuator works good, Removed...
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    K&P oil filters

    I have been using a filter with out a drain back valve for a couple of years. My question is this ok? And anything else any one can add. Thanks Dennis
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    Parasitic draw

    I have parasitic draw on the 20 amp fuse for lighter, courtesy lights, radio . How do i test the things on that circuit to find what is causing the draw. Thanks Dennis
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    cant remove cam sensor

    I am trying to remove my cam sensor. I have it most of the way out, will not come any further.It doesn't look like it is hanging up on anything on the out side. What should I do now? Thanks Dennis
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    Timing chain & gears

    If I remove my cam sensor can I see my timing chain and gears. I would like to see if they have been replaced? Thanks Dennis
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    Number one cyl exhaust is cooler

    I was checking my exhaust temps at the manifold cyl. one is about 125 to 150 deg. f cooler. The other 5 are about 400 f the coolant 180 deg. What does this mean? Thanks Dennis
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    Vibration after body mount change polyurethane type

    I just changed all my body mounts to poly. Im getting vibration at about 70 MPH is there anything I can do other than change back to rubber? Thanks Dennis
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    Shipping my Buick

    I am interested in transporting my Buick to Florida from Michigan. Does anyone have any suggestions for a good company I can use. Please relate your experience to me and if possible, give me a idea of the amount you paid. Also I am interested in different ways to transport the vehicle...
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    no oil going through filter

    I was changing the oil in my 1987 Buick. When I removed the oil filter, there was no evidence of any oil having gone through the filter. The filter is a Mobil M1-101. The oil is Mobil 1 10W30. The oil pressure is normal when the engine is cold or hot, the engine seems to run fine, no...
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    Oil filter not working

    Im new to posting on the web site. I have a 1987 Buick T Type and was changing the oil, noticed there was no oil in the old filter when I removed it. The filter is a Mobil 1 M1 101 and the oil is Mobil 1 10 w 30. Oil pressure is 15 psi at idle when hot , 60 psi when cold at idle driving around...
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