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    What the heck is a WE4 with W02?

    I have an 1987 and being new the the Turbo Buick I'm trying to figure out if this is a rare bird or not. I'm not looking to sell it just looking to learn about what it is. Thanks for any info. And if anybody knows the guy with the Blue Porsche 997 on Route 1 in Greenwich CT last night about...
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    An idea how many WE4's with the WO2 made

    I have a 1987 WE4 with the black out package. I know a little over 1500 t-types in total were made in 1987 but I can't find a break down on the total. Maybe Buick did keep that number?
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    Wow did I just get good news!! And meet great people

    I just had over the house two really 1st class guys that own Kash's garage in bridgeport Ct. They made the trip to Greenwich at 8:00 at night to check out what this damn noise is I hear coming from my 1987 WE4 ( 85K). I thought for sure it was a rod bearing or worse. Well its nothing more then...
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    Nice story in Muscle Machines magazine

    May issue, page 24, Driver report, 1987 Buick Regal limited. ends with "This is one ot those cars that everyone should own before they die-and better to do it now while they're still affordable" Between write ups like that and the new Fast and the Furious 4 movie doing record sales the price...
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    Source of Noise Found! And its not good

    Well after many a night looking for the source of the "marbles in a can" sound coming from my 1987 WE4 ( 85K miles) at 1700 rmps. I found it, a rod bearing. The noise goes away when I remove the spark plug wire to a plug. Is the normal couse of action a complete rebuilt or can I just replace the...
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    Best guess if this sounds like a timing chain

    My 1987 WE4 85k mile car makes a noise that sounds like marbles ratting from the front of the motor from about 2000 rpms to around 3000 rpms with it being most audible at about 2000 rpms. It could still be happening after 3000 rpms I'm just not hearing it. The noise does not follow any rhythm...
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    Does the ecm turn the fan on?

    My cars( 1987WE4) engine fan turns on at a temp of about 150 Is there a way to have it turn on later? There is a chip in the car from 1997 Hypertech power chip G7
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    Just a few basic questions

    I tuned up my 1987 WE4 today ( 85k miles) The fuel pressure with the vacuum hose on is 35 PSI at idle is that correct? And the vacuum is a steady 16 pounds also at idle is that about were it should be? Thanks for any input
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    Any thing special in doing a tune up?

    I'm new owner of a turbo V-6 ( 1987 WE4 85k miles ) I would like to tune it up. Is it just plugs, wires, fuel filter and setting the timing? The last owner said the engine has a better fuel pump, 36 Pound injectors, No cat, KN air filter and larger tubo pipe. Fuel pressure is 40 psi at idle...
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    How to save $4500 dollars.

    I know this isn't going to work in all cases but it worked for me. And its worth sharing with others in the hobby, A few months ago I purchased a WE-4 with 83k miles,zero rust for what I think is a good price ( $5300). The biggest problem with the car is it looked like it hasn't been washed or...
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    Are you better off leaving the factory paint?

    I've just purchased a 1987 WE4. My plan was to get it repainted however after using 3M "Finesse-it" it seems that for the most part the swirl marks are gone. Of couse the small door dings are still there and a lower dent in one door. From a future value stand point I'm I better off repainting...
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    I'm in! My 1st 1987 WE-4

    Today I got a nice looking ( A few small parking lot dents) factory paint, Great looking inside, rust free 83k mile car. Motor runs great. Does make a noise from the timing chain, Which I'll fix myself. Cost $5300. I wanted one of these since 1988 when during a "Traffic light face-off' Some guy...
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    looking to buy a car with a problem! Help

    I passed on the 1986 GN I was looking at a few weeks ago and found a 1987 WE4 83k miles minor mods. Drives great, No rust, solid car. The owner (A straight shooter) said the noise I've heard from the front of the engine is mostly a timing chain as per his mechanic ( It sounds like something...
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    Looking at a car a new problem! Help

    I passed on the 1986 GN I was looking at a few weeks ago and found a 1987 WE4 83k miles minor mods. Drives great, No rust, solid car. The owner (A straight shooter) said the noise I've heard from the front of the engine is mostly a timing chain as per his mechanic ( It sounds like something...
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    looked at a 1986 with a "bearing Noise"

    New to the V6 Buick turbo engine. Always wanted a GN. Found a non-top car with 76k miles. Does need a paint job. Price is $5500. However there is a squeal/bearing noise from the front water pump area( I think there) Its not a belt. It increases with rpms. Its not a knock. The car runs fine...
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