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    BFlat replied to the thread Help with no start - factory lockout?.
    Many thanks for all the replies, especially those that suggested it might be an old Kirban's anti-theft unit. I contacted Kirban's and...
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    BFlat replied to the thread I was so close.
    Probably impossible to answer exactly, but once those fittings are finger tight, how much cranking can I do with a wrench to get them in...
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    BFlat replied to the thread I was so close.
    I have the original radiator & the 2 original fittings. Ordered 5 more to see if the starter threads might let a couple of them clock...
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    BFlat replied to the thread I was so close.
    THensley, I'll try the Loctite 545. To confirm: If I get the fittings in there finger tight, I can get up to another full turn? That...
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    BFlat posted the thread I was so close in General Turbo Buick Tech.
    Re-cored radiator install - yes. Alarm system figured out so car will start - yes. Transmission cooler line fittings on grill side of...
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    BFlat replied to the thread Radiator Search.
    Glad you're getting it to fit. I copped out & found an old shop 60 miles away that re-cored the original. Haven't tried it yet as I'm...
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    BFlat replied to the thread Help with no start - factory lockout?.
    Is the RPO code for a factory alarm system UA6? If so, my car doesn't have that code listed. GNVYUS 1 (Mike) has indeed helped me. I...
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    BFlat replied to the thread Help with no start - factory lockout?.
    Thanks. Battery was low. Have it on a charger now & will check horn when it's fully charged. The factory alarm would involve the lights...
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    BFlat replied to the thread Help with no start - factory lockout?.
    "Bunch of work" was stuff that didn't involve anything electrical. I disconnected the battery cables because I was moving the metal ac...
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    BFlat posted the thread Help with no start - factory lockout? in General Turbo Buick Tech.
    87 Turbo Buick Limited. Did a bunch of work & now it won't even crank. Battery good. Computer hooked up. Red light beneath steering...
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    BFlat replied to the thread Radiator Install.
    Thanks for the replies. Much appreciated. It's back in. Now to put all the other parts back and hope that the tranny cooler line...
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    BFlat replied to the thread Radiator Install.
    Thanks. The washered nut at the end of the stud is removable. There is also a nut and washer on the stud which won't come off the stud...
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    BFlat posted the thread Radiator Install in General Turbo Buick Tech.
    Is this the correct order for installing the parts in the attached pic? Plus, the fan shroud has to get in there someplace. Trying to...
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    BFlat replied to the thread Radiator Search.
    Only one place in our area that does that. Guy looked at the old radiator & said it had set too long with old anti-freeze in it. Also...
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    BFlat posted the thread Radiator Search in General Turbo Buick Tech.
    GM 3090094 radiator is shot. I have a Champion replacement, but it's too tall - even without the bottom rubber cushions. If you have a...
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