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    Valve Covers

    Can anyone tell me who makes aftermarket valve covers for our Turbo Buicks? I'm looking for something different than what Champion offers (i.e. "GN1" valve covers or the "buick w/ power 6 logo"). I've seen other members with custom looking valve covers w/a buick or gn theme to them....I just...
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    1/4 window restoration

    HELP!! Looking for the rear 1/4 windows for my GN......the rubber around mine is cracked. I'm interested in a vendor who can either repair my set, or if someone knows of N.O.S. pieces, reproduction, etc. (the sticking point here is the black metal trim around said windows......)
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    How to Perform a Compression Test

    Stupid question.....but I've never performed a compression test on my GN b4. Trying to diagnose a blown headgasket. Do I.... (1) remove all spark plugs and from engine (2) install pressure gauge in cyliner being tested and crank over engine for 4-5 seconds with throttle in WOT position...
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    Excessive Exhaust Odors

    Need some help here...... Can't seem to diagnose why my car has excessive exhaust odors coming from under hood, mostly at idle. EGR seems to work fine. Installed passenger side block of kit for valve cover/turbo. Installed one way check vavle in PCV line for reducing crankcase pressure at...
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    Injectors...clean or replace?

    I have what I believe are leaking injectors (green stripe) and am contemplating on having them cleaned and "balanced" vs. replacing them with new injectors (i.e. 009's, etc). Has anyone used this approach? Is balancing of injectors really necessary or worth the $$. I can get my existing green...
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    Reputable Paint/Body shop

    Can anyone recommend a paint/body shop in the St. Pete area for repainting my GN? I'm looking for near show quality type of work. Tired of coming across the same ole "flim-flam" outfits...... Thanks in advance for your help.
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