Recent content by ericmccann

Hey, do you know what happened with my (your old car)? I'm trying to find it as I want it back. Thanks! Eric McCann 414-378-3775 McCann.eric@gmail.com

Previous owner chimes in There is no CC on the car. Personally, I would start with changing the air cleaner. I know it has to be dirty by now. Yes, seriously. You should also get new air breathers for the valve covers or at least clean them well. Small things, I know, but really, that motor...

If it only had T-tops... The car I'm looking for is specifically a 1987 Turbo T with T-tops. Sucks now because I have cash to spend...

The fender braces under the hood are not stock. The seat belt retainer on the seat (drivers side at least) is not stock. What else is not stock? It's a really nice car nonetheless. I'm located in Germantown, WI (20 minutes from you). I'd be happy to look over the car for anyone here who is...

Check the Turbo breather inlet port I had the EXACT same thing happen to my 1987 GN and found that the definitive root cause of the problem was that the breather port on the backside of the turbo which normally connects via an "S" shaped hose to the front of the passenger side valve cover was...

Very good instructions! Thanks!

The gal in the pictures is the ex girlfriend of my COUSIN, (who was also there at the time) not me. My wife took pictures with the car also, but I'm not posting those.

That makes total sense and also reflects my memory. Thanks for clearing this up for me and for those reading these posts. Best, Eric McCann

Is it possible that we're getting confused about what is a Turbo "T" and a Regal Limited Turbo? I think I remember that the Regal Limited Turbo models came without a rear spoiler, but did have the square badge around the decklid keylock area. The hardish-to-find Turbo "T" cars did not come...

That would be my first guess (IAC). I'm not sure how you would test it since it seems like an intermittent, non-repeatable issue. A VAC leak may also cause surging, but it would be more consistent. Have you tried to pull any codes from the ECM? The paperclip trick (jumper pin A to pin B, then...

Quick and short, I do believe that the Turbo T 'Limited' models had the trunk badge you speak of on the decklid. I've seen a few of them at least. The straight Turbo "T" cars did not have the trunk enblem emblem you speak of. The Limited's had them, I believe.

Oh yea, these cars especially in stock form are great daily drivers. It's a BUICK! They are made to be driven comfortably, reliably, and in this case FAST as fast can be!!! I agree with the sentiments above about keeping it in a safe place, no matter where you live or work. These cars beg...

Stock 1987 Grand National Concert Sound II radio picture I saw the Symphony Sound and thought of a Caddy Cimarron immediately. The stock radio from my 1987 Buick Grand National w/Concert Sound II can be seen here: ...please click the link below for the picture... it was too big to upload...

On vacation in Seal Beach, CA this past week I saw a 1987 Grand National zipping through traffic at about 12:30 p.m. or so Thursday 9/4/08 on the 405 South between LAX and Seal Beach Blvd. Non-stock wheels, super nice car! I tried to catch up, but the Mustang convertible I rented couldn't keep...

Chances are that I will buy another one someday when it makes sense. They are in my blood again and the feeling of the turbo throwing me into the back of the seat is something that I cannot ever forget. We'll see. It'll be a long while before I get another one. I need to rid myself of a lot...