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Started the buick for the first time in a while and after running it I noticed it blowing smoke when it boosted up. After turning ignition off it trickled smoke out the exhaust pipe for a few minutes... Would this be normal for not running car for several months or possibly bad turbo seal..

65000 miles, runs smoothe and strong. Striaght body minus a few dings. Needs paint, looks great from 10 ft. Also needs top dash plate/cover and glass for driver side mirror. Interior is about an 8. Carpet has a hole where drivers foot rest. Asking 9,800.. Which I think is reasonable.. not a...

Just got my scantool hooked up and trying to get the right adjustments according to my set up. Im getting knock at about 5 lbs boost if i accelerate fast but if i go gradually it doesn't knock early like that. I have not had it WOT because of being scared to break things . Dont remember the...

I posted a while back about my gn having a rough idle that was progressive until it eventually would not idle at all and would miss very bad under throttle. Advise I received was to check maf sensor. I installed a new maf sensor and the car would idle but not much change and still missed real...

Not sure if anyone can assist me but let me give you my scenario. I installed A te44 turbo and blue tops with matching chip that from turbo tweak several months back. I did the steps to reset the ecm. The car ran good with a smooth idle. However my inspection was out so I only drove it for...

Need a car fax please. 1g4gj1178hp459160 send to txfire005@aol.com

i have a vdo boost guage that i know did work but know i get no reading at all. i took the guage out of car and hooked it up under the hood with the original line and still no reading but the original gauge still works. i put pressure on the gauge with an air hose and it seemed to work fine. i...

last night i installed a rjc plate, and noticed quite a bit of oil in the throttle body aswell as all around it. car seems to have a slow throttle response. this is my first turbo car so im in the learning process and thought i would ask for advise on solving this problem before trying to...

I'm getting ready to change the valve springs which I have never done and was wondering if there are any do's and dont's or any good advice before i start. I do have the service manual to go by.

im replacing the fuel pump and rubber lines from the pump to the hard lines. the problem i have is i can't find the rubber lines (discontinued). anyone know where i can get these or what to use for replacement. thanks

anyone know how to get a hold of full throttle speed. i ordered some stuff on the 18th and it still showes full balance so it has not been paid and has not shipped and i know that i have no finance problems. i did send an email with no responce and the phone # given doese not work. anyone have...

im thinking of installing a msd regulator. they have a regular adjustable and one for turbos (moor boost more pressure). they are fairly inexpensive. any opinions if they are functional and compatable w/ TB's?... also installing a walbro pump. about what pressure should i run with all stock. or...

just got a new gas tank and the baffle is different from the original. would this be a concern or are replacemets different. thanks

i was getting ready to change the plugs on my 87 gn(stock) and noticed oil around the plug wires at the plugs with the most being on the front passenger plug wire and on the minifold. also sounds like there is an exhaust leak at the passenger manifold. does appear to be a film of oil throughout...

when driving my stock 87 gn i noticed a noise. it is a click...click... click...sound when braking and coming to a stop. seems to be comming from the front. i've never noticed it befor. the only thing different from the last time i drove it was cleaning the engine compartment with decreaser and...

what plug wires should i go with on stock 87 gn? any opinions

im planning to change my pcv and was going use the reccomended AC brand but after reading a thread, a member stated to buy GM because the aftermarket quality doesn't hold up. any opinions?

im a first time gn owner (87) and in need of a tune up. i was interested in using the spring cleaning section of gnttype forum but doesn't appear that site is running. i have been told that certain brands should be used for best performance but unsure of what. any suggestions. thanks

im looking to get some cosmetic type parts for my 87 gn. want to too see if anyone has some sugestions where to look, based on price, quality and service. thanks

i just purchased my first gn. it is an 87 with 64k on it. all original. im wanting to beef it up a little with out major work or having to do internal motor work. any sugestions that would not de-value or cause any complications. thanks