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    Need to replace timing chain... What is the best option?

    Hey all, I need to do a timing chain replacement, what is the best option for the least money? It is a stock 86 and I need to replace it. I have been looking at the options and it seems that there is quite a variety of options with a pretty big price range. I just want the basic replacement. I...
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    Dropped the oil pan to start to diagnose and source of knock. Help and advice needed…

    Hey all, At the end of last season I was driving the car and all of a sudden it just started knocking so I shut it down and got it towed home. Dropped the oil pan and didn’t really see any metal shavings in the oil but I did find some of these pieces in the oil pickup tube and maybe a few in...
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    Need a motor. Live in BC Canada. Whats out there?

    Hey all, Spun a bearing this morning and its knocking, coasted to a stop in front of a performance shop that had one look at it and said it was toast. So I need a replacement. Anyone in Canada or whatever able to ship to Canada have any options for me? 86 GN with an unopened engine. Thanks...
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    Looking for header panel and pass side bumper filler

    Hello all, Does anyone have a header panel and passenger side bumper filler that they are willing to part with? I need these to repair my car after an accident. I am getting all the other parts, these are the only ones I need. Thanks Chris
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    So now that I have everything fixed, gonna work on tune and knock problem...

    OK everyone, May be an earful here, but I will tell you everything I know and all my observations so that it is all on the table. All help is appreciated. I just wanna get my car running right!! I have been struggling with knock problem ever since I got the car. Now that I have everything...
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    Started car today, now backfiring and misfiring...

    Hey all, The car has been running decently at least (trying to chase down a stupid knock problem) but today I started the car and it idled really rough and when I went to drive it, the car sputtered and backfired all the way. Even with very little throttle. So I replaced all the spark plugs...
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    What should I do first? Rehang exhaust or remove headers?

    Hey all. On my GN, The person who did the exhaust decided to WELD the exhaust to the frame of the car with some solid hangers instead of rubber hangers. Well, needless to say these have broken and now the exhaust is hanging on the axels. I have to get that fixed. It's no big deal but I have to...
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    Where to get new seat covers?

    Hey all, Who makes the best repro seat covers that would be the closest match to the original GN seats? I need to replace the front seats and rear covers. Mine are all ripped and stuff and would like to keep it as close to original as possible. Suggestions?
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    Turbo Bolts keep backing out and loosening...

    Hey all, I am having problems keeping the bolts tight to hold the turbo tight. It's the bolts on the exhaust side that bolts the downpipe to the turbo. Is there anything that I can use to make sure that they stay tight? The topmost bolt is the worst. It keeps backing out completely and I have...
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    Car won't charge after dash bezel removal

    Hey all, I took off my dash bezel to clean it, now my car won't charge. I haven't put the bezel back on yet, but the car won't charge. Is it possible that the alternator circuit somehow runs thru the dash?
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    Getting some knock...

    Hey all, So... I have been trying to chase some knock. I will tell ya what is happening. I will post my scanmaster readings tomorrow when I have a chance to actually write them down. I will be as thorough as possible so that I can get as much info as possible and maybe if I can figure it out...
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    My 1986 GN is used in a music video. Here's the teaser. Check it out!

    Hey everyone, My car is in this new music video. See the signature of the car that is featured in it. It's in almost all the scenes. I will provide more details later, just thought I would show you. Chris
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    Any idea what this thing is?

    Hey all, I found this little gadget in the engine bay on the passenger side screwed onto the sheet metal. What do you think it is? It has a few red and green LED's but it is not connected to anything. There is 2 x 3pin pigtail connectors coming out of it that is pictured there to the left of...
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    Scanmaster Numbers... suggestions?

    Hey all. Soooo I have kinda been playing around with the car since I have had it for the last few months... Now I am gonna take it off the road for the winter soon and do some overhaulin on it. I got the car off my father that has had it for the last 10+ years. It's an '86 T-Top car with...
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    Hello. Just got my Dad's 86 GN.

    Hello all, Just taking the time to introduce myself, my name is Chris and I have just acquired my dad's 86 T-Top Grand National. It has just over 108K Miles on the clock, in mainly stock form, with just a few mods. Nothing out of the ordinary. It has new 36# injectors, some kind of chip...
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