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I am reverting back to a NA engine after years of dealing with major leaks in the rear main seal of the 3.8 Buick. The complete turbo set-up is for sale on ebay. Wasn't sure what it is worth. I listed it for $650 . Any thoughts? Thanks for all the help from this forum. The turbo did kick...

I put a new crankshaft in an turbo 81 engine. I am reassembling and tried to line up the timing marks on the cam and crankshaft timing chain gears. There is a distinct mark on the cam gear. I can't find a corresponding mark on the crank gear. What am I missing? Also, did all V6 engines...

My 59 Turbobugeye project has hit a speedbump. The engine is running great and the torque/speed is awesome (actually a little frightening).:eek: I'm on my third attempt to stop a persistent rear main seal oil leak in the recently rebuilt 83 turbo engine. My first attempt was made using...

Based on Charie's recommendation I finally fired up the 83 Buick Turbo engine sitting in a 59 Bugeye Sprite without the turbo hooked up. It ran great until the rubber hose from the oil pump to the turbo blew off. I reatteched it and tightened it down snug and its OK so far. That brings up the...

I'm ready to hook up the 1979 vintage ESC to my V6 turbopowered 59 Bugeye Sprite. This is going to an after-market ignition system harness, not a stock Buick harness. The connection to the distributor is a no brainer since the ESC has the connector plug to fit up to the input plug on the...

Just squeezed a 1983?? Buick Turbo V6 231 engine in a 1959 Bugeye Sprite.:biggrin: (photo)This is my first Buick turbo engine project and I'm having some problems with the finishing touches. I've been reading the threads in Before Black and got a lot of tips, but still am in need of help: 1...

Trying to piece together a 1983 Turbo Buick Regal V6 Carbed 3.8 engine to shoehorn into a 59 Bugeye Sprite. Only got some of the engine parts. Today I tried to install the crossover pipe. The crossover fits nicely on the drivers side with a two bolt crossover pipe flange which matches up...

looking for a pre-1981, non-electronic Turbo Carburetor with Power Valve and accompanying PECV or TVBV valve for a Buick 231 V6 Turbo. Any help on where the PECV orTVBV valves goes would also be appreciated.

You all have a very informative and well organized site. I have gathered a lot of good information just by reading through the posts and responses. I don't know much about Buick engines except what I have read in the last couple of weeks since buying a vintage Bugeye Sprite racecar with a...