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    Steve V's Automotive

    Steve is VERY detail oriented and anal about everything. !!!
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    ATR rear sway bar big fatty 1 3/8

    If no one takes it, put me in line.
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    Hampton Roads/Tidewater GN/TR Sign in

    Welcome aboard sprayn93! I work in P-town and have seen several GN's on the road. I saw a sweet GN with aftermarket wheels last week and have seen one several times with the license place BATCAR.
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    What's needed to build a reliable 500-525 hp engine?

    I was gonna say the same thing as 1quickbuick. If he wants a fast and dependable car, why not build him a bad ass LS motor?
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    1911vs Glock vs S&W

    Good2win22, have you had any issues with light primer strikes with your Bodyguard? I have about 60-70 rounds thru mine and have had 10+ FTF. I have not tried another brand of ammo yet, but plan to soon. I used 380 Auto 90gr JHP Aguila Any thoughts?
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    1911vs Glock vs S&W

    I love my Kimber Stainless II, but some of the guys I shoot with are not fans of the 1911 platform. What are your thoughts. I especially would like to hear from the 1911 guys.
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    Going Through A/C System Need Help

    .......also, here is a link to an automotive AC forum that is a wealth of information. They are affiliated with an auto AC component website. http://www.autoacforum.com/categories.cfm?catid=2
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    Going Through A/C System Need Help

    You really need a good, strong vacuum pump to remove any moisture from the system. It may take an hour to vac all the moisture out. Here is a link to an inexpensive set of 134a gauges...
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    How to test the crank sensor?

    Thanks for the replies guys !!! We went thru the factory troubleshooting procedure, checking each wire for proper voltage and/or grounding, and all went well until it came to the crank sensor. There was no triggering, we are trying to figure out if it is the sensor or the wiring. I am working...
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    How to test the crank sensor?

    I am helping a friend with a 1987 GN. He rebuilt the engine and cannot get it started. We have no spark and no injector pulse. We've gone thru the no spark/injector trouble shooting procedure from Vortex Buick and it points to the crank sensor, but he has already replaced it with an Advance Auto...
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    Seamfoam possible oil leak

    Seafoam in the crankcase is meant to be left in there for a VERY short time. It does thin out the oil, so no boost until you change the oil. Someone said that it caused the car to smoke heavily. Hopefully it only smoked for a few miles due to burning all the carbon removed from the engine. The...
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    GN guy in grey Chevy truck

    Hey guys, I was driving down 264 last weekend and spotted a grey GM pick-up with some GN performance stickers on the back windshield. It just caught my attention cuz, that's not something you see everyday. Anyway, your passenger side running light is out. Cheers !!!
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    Antique tags on an '87 GN

    Thanks Guys !!! Guess I'll be headed to the DMV soon.
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    Antique tags on an '87 GN

    Does anyone have Virginia antique tags on their '87? The wording on the DMV website is cryptic and when I stopped by the DMV office to ask, the woman tilted her head to the side and looked at me like I had 3 heads. Can I get them this year, or wait until Jan?
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    Cleaning/restoring underhood insulator with foaming tire shine

    I would try a foaming bathroom cleaner before a foaming tire cleaner.
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