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    weak battery?

    I agree with Rich, check your cigarette lighter.
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    Amount of coolant?

    I was wondering how many gallons of coolant/antifreeze a 1987 Grand National takes? Thanks. :)
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    Boost is low

    RUQ, I just hooked it up tuner style, as you suggested, and the boost is still not going past 4. :( BTW, it's not an adjustable wastegate. Norman
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    Boost problems

    d0n, Ah, alright, I understand what you mean now. Was there a reason Buick didn't do it that way at the factory? Thanks
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    Boost problems

    d0N, Sorry for hijacking your thread, Krazed, but I have a quick question. Why wouldn't you do it tuner style if it's bone stock? Can you do it temporarily to troubleshoot? RUQ, I haven't done any testing on the '87 GN yet, been pretty busy lately. I'll keep you posted on my original...
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    Boost is low

    RUQ, Well, the vacuum hoses were leaking, and bought new ones yesterday and installed them. But the turbo still won't go pass 4 PSI, so hopefully it'll only be the three hoses that are leaking. If so, I saw a set on some online stores that sell heavier duty ones. I'll check those hoses...
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    Where to purchase a replacement cigarette lighter?

    Hello, I was wondering where you can purchase a replacement cigarette lighter? I'm looking for one that is similar to the stock one for an '87 GN. It's completely corroded and was draining the battery. Thanks.
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    Boost is low

    RUQWKNF, Thanks for the reply! I'll use the information as soon as I can, when it's no longer raining! Thanks again! Norman
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    Boost is low

    Hello, I'm not very good with mechanical stuff. My fiance has an '87 Grand National, and recently the car cannot go past 4 PSI before dropping back down, and the turbo never kicks in. I know that there is another post, but there was no knocking sound in the engine. We noticed there was a small...
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