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    Paulmac201 replied to the thread Head Gasket Failure.
    I am going to find out. One of the reasons that I posted this thread is to find a turbo mechanic. So far I have gotten no help there. None.
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    Paulmac201 replied to the thread Head Gasket Failure.
    Thanks for the response. I spoke to the engine builder this morning and he is well aware of the need to finish the heads and block when...
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    Paulmac201 replied to the thread Head Gasket Failure.
    Thanks for the information. Much appreciated. I will talk to them on Monday morning.
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    Paulmac201 replied to the thread Head Gasket Failure.
    Easier said than done. I am in NW Indiana. Any ideas? The builder that I am using has a machine shop too. They have been around for...
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    Paulmac201 replied to the thread Head Gasket Failure.
    Where can I find out this information?
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    Paulmac201 replied to the thread Head Gasket Failure.
    Here is the quick story about the car. I purchased it in 2023 and after driving for a few miles last year it smoked the #5 piston and...
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    Paulmac201 replied to the thread Head Gasket Failure.
    I will but they are with the car at the mechanic shop.
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    Paulmac201 replied to the thread Head Gasket Failure.
    When I purchased the parts for the complete rebuild from GN1 we swapped out the chip for 42lb injectors that they sold me. The old...
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    Paulmac201 replied to the thread Head Gasket Failure.
    It currently has a Garret turbo that must have been installed by the previous owner. See attached pictures. I am not very familiar with...
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    Paulmac201 replied to the thread Head Gasket Failure.
    It blew during a little boost. I halfway got on it. Not sure of Felpro but it was .065”.
  • Paulmac201
    Paulmac201 replied to the thread Head Gasket Failure.
    Thanks for the reply. My #3 cylinder blowout looked similar to yours. I need to post picks. Hopefully the new cometic gaskets will do...
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    I recently had my engine from my 1987 GN completely rebuilt. The builder used a Fel-pro head gasket .065 thick. I was driving the car...
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    Has anyone used an aftermarket O2 sensor system to track fuel pressure?
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    My 1987 Buick GN has the 145 MPH Speedometer. The MPH jumps around while I am driving and is not very accurate. It tends to stick on a...
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    I am looking at replacing my existing 145MPH Speedometer. A few of the gauges have issues and the speedometer fluctuates pretty bad. I...
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