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    Upholstery Shop Recommendation in San Diego or Orange County

    Any recommendations for GN headliner installation in San Diego County (or Orange County)? Charlie
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    Transmission Won't Cooperate With Cali Smog Test

    Not sure whether to post here or in the smog forum but here goes. I’m due for a smog certification in southern Cali. Removed or disconnected all the alcohol related items and returned the vehicle to stock condition, with the exception of the air intake, adjustable FP regulator, and TT emissions...
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    Exhaust Donut Question

    I recently had a turbo elbow ported professionally. Today, I noticed that the metal ring that fits on the inside of the exhaust donut can now pass through the elbow exhaust opening since material that provided a tight fit was removed in the porting process. The donut still fits in the groove...
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    WTB TA-49 in new/ near new condition

    Looking for a damage free TA49 with .63 Garrett ex housing in new or near new condition. I know they're hard to come by but there are still a few available ones out there. Please contact me at carlsbadgn@yahoo.com
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    Looking for a #3 Body Bushing Bolt and Washer

    Anyone have an OEM rustfree bolt and thick washer for the #3 body mount (87 GN)? It is the short M10 X 1.5 X 55 bolt. Thank You
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    Need #3 Body Mount Bolt and Washer

    Anyone have an OEM rustfree bolt and thick washer for the #3 body mount (87 GN)? It is the short M10 X 1.5 X 55 bolt. Thank You
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    The Elusive Bates Car Show Awards…….

    For those of you who won awards at last year’s Bates car show, you will probably receive them at this year’s show at Bates Nut Farm. This information was just received from Steve Hurst in response to my recent inquiry. The more I think about this, the more it pi*ses me off. I spent the bucks...
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    Calling Steve Hurst

    Steve: I sent you an e-mail and PM a few days ago. Would you please contact me via e-mail? Charlie
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    AlkyControl

    Spoke with Razor today concerning a leaky pump and I am again (as always)very pleased with the service from AlkyControl. If you're looking for a top notch methanol injection system, along with superb service and expertise from the manufacturer, then Julio is your man.
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    Help with non-Buick smog problem

    Could someone help out with a non-Buick smog problem? My girlfriend's daughter failed her california smog test recently. The vehicle is a 1993 Chevy pickup K-1500 (4 wheel drive) with 5.7 engine. The vehicle failed the HC portion with the following numbers: 15 MPH 118 (115 Max) 25 MPH 103...
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    Great Job By Len At Performance Transmission, LV

    I recently had some tranny work done by Len at Performance Transmission at Las Vegas. I was told that Len would do a good job but he greatly exceeded my expectations. He worked on my transmission after the shop closed so it would be ready the next day. He pinpointed and repaired an annoying...
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    Attaching coil pack to ignition module

    I think this has been asked before but I couldn't find it. The six screw channels in my new Delco ignition module (the bottom piece) are not threaded to accept the coil pack screws. Are the original coil pack screws designed to cut threads into the ignition module or do they need to be tapped?
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    I just spotted a rare bird!!

    I had the rear main seal changed out last week in my 87 GN and there is no oil leak any where to be seen. Imagine that, a GN that's not leaking a drop of oil- that is a rare bird indeed :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:.
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    GM Absurdity

    I priced a set of GN rear bumper fillers today at the local GM dealer at $927.60 retail, $695.70 trade price. Makes you want to go right out and buy some more GM products.....
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    Dusty Bradford, you have an order.

    Sent you a PM with order information. Thanks Charlie
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    Calling Dusty Bradford..........

    You have a PM... thanks! Charlie
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    Replacement Turbo Question

    Hey Guys: I'm considering the purchase of a little larger turbo, namely, the Turbonetics CPTE60BB. Since we still have to go through the smog check routine every 2 years, does anyone know if this turbo is plumbed, or can be plumbed, for the passenger side oil breather hose? Seems like that...
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    Will stock turbo cover work with CPTE60BB?

    I'm considering a Turbonetics CPTE60BB ( .63 housing) turbo from Cotton's. Will this turbo accomodate the stock chrome turbo cover, since I like the bling?
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    Calling Gary Wells.....

    Hey Gary: Are 'ya available for a phone call this evening, or tomorrow? Charlie
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    How to rename an inserted link?

    Can anyone tell me how to rename an inserted link in this forum? I want to insert a link to a Photobucket album with just the name "pics" rather than the entire URL to the album.
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