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Hello all, I seem to have a coolant leak running down by the oil pan, but I'm having trouble figuring out where this leak is originating from... I checked the hoses, and they were all good. I for leakage around the heads and didn't spot anything. Here is a video footage of the leak...

What's up everybody, Just had a question about a problem th at I am experiencing with my 87 GN. Basically the car starts, but it idles very rough to the point where it will just shut off if I don't press on the gas pedal. Also it starts to smell like fuel (very rich gas smell), and I...

I'm having issues with my 87 GN... When I start the car it basically idles very rough to the point where the engine shuts off within about 5 to 10 seconds after starting... I tried "rev" the engine and give it some gas, but there was just a little response before the engine would jist shut...

Early this summer I had overheating problems, and it was quite obvious that the problem was that I needed to replace a bad water pump because the leaking water was coming straight from the water pump. I replaced the bad water pump with a brand new one, and the car has been running fine for...

I have been having problems with my car shifting into park for about the last month now... Everything else seemed to be perfectly fine with all of the other gears, but when I would go to park my car, I would have to repeatedly try to put the car in park as it would not always shift into park on...

I'm looking to purchase a Transmission in very good condition. I had my motor rebuilt not too long ago, but it is apparent that I am going to need a transmission sooner then later. If anybody has a transmission in good condition, please respond to this post, or send me a PM. Thank You

Hello everybody, Just need help in figuring out why I have a brake on my front passenger side after taking off caliper and putting it back on... I put it back on just how it took it off so I'm not sure exactly why there is leakage where the caliper and the brake line meet. The washers are in...

I am having some with my car, it seems as though the fuel pump is not activating when I turn the key. The car will turn over, but will not start due to the fuel pump not working. I had to change the heads on my car, so the car had been sitting for at least 3 months before I was able to get...

I am looking at buying some heads, and I found some at a machine shop that they are selling after a customer failed to pay for the work done on the heads. Here is what has been done to the heads: A pair of 86-87 Buick Grand National turbo cylinder heads. These are 445's. They have been...

I removed the driver side head today, and was hoping that I could get some info from the guys on here who are more knowledgable. While taking it apart, you could definitely see that there was water in the oil, and the gasket appeared to be bad on the side closest to the steering wheel. I...

What's up everybody, Today I decided to go ahead and start breaking down the motor on my 87 GN. It has been sitting in the garage in bad shape for a while, although the car will run, it is in no condition to be out on the road especially in this Arizona heat. Anyhow, I have taken some pics...

I have a pretty bad leak coming from the front center of the engine. Now I can drive the car but, have to continue to put water back in because it keeps losing water. Could this be blown head gaskets? I have been searching the forum, but can't seem to find any similar posts on what I am...

Looked under the car yesterday, and I noticed that this particular part had basically snapped off of the rear end. I'm not sure what the name of this particular part is at this point. I would appreciate it a great deal if somebody could help me with naming this part. Thank You

Need a pair of lower control arms for my 87 GN. They don't have to be the best of the best, I am just looking for a pair of control arms that are direct bolt on's and don't require any welding. If anybody has some available, please respond to the post or send me a PM. Thank You

I'm looking to buy some mounting brackets for the driver's side seat. If anybody has any available, please respond to this post or send me a PM. Thank You

I just changed my alternator from the stock alternator to a high output ampage alternator. Well the replacement process was really easy, but the issue I am having is that there is now a loud squeeking noise whenever my car is running!! It looks like the part where the belt sits is a little...

Looking to buy a passenger side t-top window with all the components for my 1987 Buick Grand National. If anybody has this part, please contact me, I am looking to buy ASAP. Thank You

My VSS went out and the new VSS arrived this week. My issue is that I am not quite sure how to actually install the new sensor. Initially I tried to install the new one the other day, but I couldn't figure how to get to the bad sensor without damaging anything else. I took down the dash...

I am having a problem with my 87 GN sputtering while driving. The sputtering does not start to happen until I accelorate 25+ mph. The popping will occur sometimes when at WOT, but doesn't happen all of the time. I haven't replaced the MAF since I bought the car, and I have no idea at all how...

I'm looking to buy the Intercooler Scoop Shroud, unfortunately the original shroud is destroyed, so it's time to get a replacement. Anybody who has one available, I would appreciate it if you would respond to this post or respond with a PM. Thank You