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  1. salvageV6

    Power antenna problem

    There are contacts inside the antenna for up and down that can get dirty and stop operation. As well as external relay contacts and radio switch that can cause issues but that's a more rare failure mode.
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    Lights/ RT blinker issue

    Wiring or bulbs, not the flasher unit if one side is working ok.
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    Can't find numbers only see precision

    Appears to be an early Extender chip for the Translator +. PM TurboBob aka Bob Bailey the info., he should know exactly what it was designed as since he did the chips and designed the Translator and is always helpful. From my limited experience with the older stuff. B early translator? S...
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    Proper plug gap?

    Service manual says .035" that may be a typo in the owners manual, the .060" for the other engines is backed up by the service manual.
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    Firewall ground bolt. What is this for?

    Not sure which bolt exactly but probably the one on top left (drivers), has no relation to engine management, maybe for galvanic case reduction and to make sure the 3rd and 4th gear grounding switches have a good ground inside the tranny. The T.C.C. solenoid ground is supplied by the ECM to...
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    Firewall ground bolt. What is this for?

    G 109 Powermaster Brake System and Transmission Case grounds I believe. Transmission is braided.
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    “Bowling green custom downpipe elbow”

    Why do you have a Scrunchie on your oil breather?😕
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    th200-4r reverse on position 1 and no foward speed

    Section 7 has good info. Including diagrams. http://onefootinthegrave.net/filez!/warez!/trservice/enhcdpdf.html
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    1987 grand national driver and passenger seats

    Coulda solved that "mystery" with the owners manual page 1-6.
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    Reverse lights...strange issue

    That's the switch, I have no idea which way it has to be moved it's usually a two person job.
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    fans wont come on

    If you are talking about fusible link E above, that has 2 feeds, it should have power on it at all times, from a single eye connector on the starter stud. The other fat red wire is from the Powermaster brake fuse and also hot at all times. How all these aftermarket fans are wired and grounded...
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    Reverse lights...strange issue

    Gear selector switch base of steering column.
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    Code 42 Missfire/ECM

    It's a factory service manual from Helms Inc. purchased with my car in 1987. I do not know if they are still available in paper form. Here's a link to an online version you fire up the Laser printer. http://onefootinthegrave.net/filez!/warez!/trservice/enhcdpdf.html
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    Starting when warmed up paranoia

    Here's a little tune from the first Punk Band that plays well on an upgraded Buick stereo. Always remember "stay in control". :cautious: :cool: ;) :p
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    Hood latch (interior) release cable nuts

    You owe me 20 minutes of my Buick owned shortened life back.... ;):p
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