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    Carfax please

    Would someone please run a carfax for me? Vin#IG4GM1173HP409192 Please email to gringo_63@hotmail.com Thanks in advance, Mike
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    Options, Where to find info

    Hi guys, Now that Gnttype.org is down, Where can I find a list of option codes for our Buicks? Just wanting to see what my cars options are/were! TIA, Mike
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    Carfax please

    Would someone be so kind as to do a Carfax report for me. Car is an 87 Limited T. Vin # IG4GM1173HP409192 Please email to gringo_63@hotmail.com Thanks for your time!!! Mike:)
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    Brake light Question

    Hey guys, I just put in new taillight bulbs, yes they are the correct bulbs!! But for some reason I only have my 3rd brake light coming on. Before I changed them I only had my right side and 3rd working... I have changed the bulbs twice since, and now this??? Any Ideas? Thanks, Mike
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    Turbo done again???

    Guys, my TA-49 has been rebuilt twice in 2 years. I was cleaning the car today and decided to take the inlet pipe off to shine it up. I pulled the pipe and noticed oil on the inside of the inlet bell, also found a slight bit of movement in the shaft... It sounds like she's done again. With my...
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    This weeks problem, need help here! !

    Seems like something new happens to me every week with this car!! Problem just started happening last week...First off my fuel pump started to scream extremely loud after I was rear ended lightly. I posted on here, and with some help we determined that probably there was some dirt dislodged...
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    Loud Fuel Pump????

    Guys, I was bumped from behind the other night, and now my fuel pump is whinning really loud, It's a Walbro 340m, just installed 2 months ago. I know they are a loud pump, but it was never this loud before. What do you think it could be?? If I use any power ie. window motor, I can hear the...
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    Rear Ended, Now.....

    Guys, I was rear ended the other night in a bloody Mcdonalds drive thru, Luckily the car is basically okay and so are we...Drunk Driver, then took off. We gave chase and caught him before he could get away..... The only damage is a small dent on my bumper, and a few scratches on my bumper...
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    18" Simmons wheels question...

    Guys, I am starting to look at upgrading my wheel/tire combo, as my old ones are too played out now, everyone around town here has them. I am wanting to go to an 18" wheel, preferably Simmons 3 piece, Can anyone help me out with off sets and backspacing, I am totally lost here and do not want...
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    vacuum at idle

    Hey guys, just wondering what our vacuum is supposed to be at idle. Mine seems low at 10 psi, and seems to be a bit harder to spool the ta-49 thats on it. I've got a new EGR soleniod and valve ordered from GM that should be here tomorow. I know my EGR is leaking, ANywhere else you recommend...
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    Tuning help!!! Need lotsa help pls!!

    Guys, I am hoping to go to the track this weekend. I have been doing a bit of tuning on the car, using a snap-on scanner, and have some data. I think I need some help as to where to start. Here are my readings at Idle and ranges BLM is pegged at 150 TPS .43 IAC possition 54-61 INT-...
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    D4 converter??? Whats it from?

    Alright guys, I am trying to help out a newbie here. He just had to replace his tranny. He knows Nothing about these cars yet and has sought my advise on a few things, He send the tranny into a shop who supposedly did a stock rebuild. I crawled underneath last night and saw his converter...
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    New Trans/conv What to expect??

    Guys, I will be going to a 3000stall 9 1/2" lockup converter with a built transmission, just wondering what to expect once the rebuild is completed. Where will I notice the biggest improvement? The trans was completely stock before this rebuild. I just cant wait to see the results myself...
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    converter opinions pls

    guys, I am in the hunt for a new converter. My tranny went south last week and the rebuild starts tomorow. I am wondering what stall you would suggest for a mild rebuilt trans. I was thinking between 2800-3000 with the mods I have below, any opinions would be a huge help. Thanks, Mike
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    Help please. Tranny Toast???

    I came out to my car after work last night. Fired er up and noticed a noise coming from the area of the Converter. Shut the car down and restarted, the noise was quieter. I first thought a bearing went, but the noise subsided. When I was ready to leave, I put it in Drive and nothing, shifted...
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    Mass Air FUBAR??

    I seem to be running into a couple of problems since bringing the car out of storage. Just curious as to what the simtoms to look for when your mass air craps out? TIA, Mike
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    Another new problem

    I just pulled my car out of storage last week to get it into shape for the season ahead. I installed new FP guage and boost guage. I have always had a draw somewhere along the way and was about to start tracking it down this week, Until last Wednesday when the car would not start at all. It...
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    multiple guage question...

    Guys, just curious where you guys are putting all your power wires for your guages?? TIA, Mike
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    "Buick" grille emblem thoughts...

    Just curious as to whether many of you remove your Buick grill emblem. All of my emblems have been removed and am curious what your thoughts on this would be, TIA, Mike
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    Dynomat Alternatives???

    Are there any cost effective alternatives to dynomat?? I'm re-intalling a pair of 15" subs in the truck and have crazy rattles on the trunk lid and doors. Anyother ideas?? Thanks, Mike
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