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Nascar83Fan
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You can find the y-vacuum line connectors at any autoparts store such as oreilly's, autozone, etc.
They aren't special order and aren't expensive.
You mentioned a wire connector, where did you see mention of that?
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They aren't special order and aren't expensive.
You mentioned a wire connector, where did you see mention of that?
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Sorry I meant y-connector (auto correction on phone). Do I need to ask for the y-connector with a restriction in it or just get the regular one?
MeanBuicks
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It would be best to come around underneath the header so you don't melt the wire sheaths.
It would be best to come around underneath the header so you don't melt the wire sheaths.
Ok cool. I'll move it tomorrow. Thanks for your (you'll) good advice
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Better ,not long enough to go under the header ?where dose the other cable go,one to battery , one to chassis ?
Did you find the post on you wast gate pluming? And get it sirted out
Did you find the post on you wast gate pluming? And get it sirted out
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See post below.
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MeanBuicks
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The Y most definitely has a restrictor. A common error is tossing the factory Y when replacing the vacuum hoses and using a standard one in its place. Won't work properly. There are TR vendors that have the proper replacements.
The other one goes to the battery. Previous owner had it connected to the turbo so gn family told me to move it to the passenger head. Does this pose a problem?
Here is the factory hoses with y connector: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1986-1987-G...Parts_Accessories&hash=item27edc526cf&vxp=mtr
Curser down for a description and picture of how to install the y connector: http://www.gnttype.org/maint/quickref.html
Then start reading: http://www.vortexbuicks-etc.com/
Curser down for a description and picture of how to install the y connector: http://www.gnttype.org/maint/quickref.html
Then start reading: http://www.vortexbuicks-etc.com/
MeanBuicks
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$91 shipped! 
Precisely why you don't want to discard that Y fitting. Vacuum hose is cheap.
And here is the foam filter: http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php
with that external (ATR) wastegate, you should probably not hook up the solenoid. just leave it the way it is for now.
you need a hose running from the turbo to the wastegate with no other doodads, and see if the wastegate is controlling boost.
any decent engine bolt is ok for the battery ground.
Do you have a boost gauge? The factory dash gauge is not very accurate.
You need to make sure your boost stays under control, i.e. under 20 psi, as we continue troubleshooting.
Bob
you need a hose running from the turbo to the wastegate with no other doodads, and see if the wastegate is controlling boost.
any decent engine bolt is ok for the battery ground.
Do you have a boost gauge? The factory dash gauge is not very accurate.
You need to make sure your boost stays under control, i.e. under 20 psi, as we continue troubleshooting.
Bob
No boost controller yet. Trying to decide on rjc controller and this one:
Check out this item I found on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?nav=item.view&id=260986699037&alt=web
Lol. Sure Isnt. HELP. What do I need to hookup and/or missing
It's the speedo cable there's another half there somewhere
What is that cable under the master cylinder?
It's hard to see in the picture but it looks like the other half
