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I'm just looking for a 3.8 engine as a decoration piece for my office at the shop so I would prefer if it was a blown or a no good motor. I'm in the Chicagoland Wisconsin area. If you have one laying around please pm me or call me at 847 989-21-nine-two. I have no problem traveling a bit to pick...

Hey guys, Turbo Jay im looking for you. If I remember correctly you are very good at tuning these GN's. I referred a guy to you named Bob. He is from Wisconsin and has an 86 GN. If you are still dialing them in please pm me and I will get you his information. If not, is there anyone else on the...

Im not a rockstar mechanic with these cars however they do hold a special place in my heart. So please bear with my non-technical termonology . It started idling bad (rich)a couple weeks ago and then it progressed to very rough idle and then dying. Changed spark plugs because I had an awful...

Well, after explaining how much I value my car, I dropped my radiator off at the local radiator shop. They did weld the minor leak but jacked up everything else. I have a Flex I lite fan and they spilled acid all over it. Now permanently stained. They also broke off some of the safety cage over...

My buddy just purchased an 87 Grand National and these 2 metal plated were in the trunk. I cannot figure out what they are for. Any ideas?? Thanks in advance, Busyman

87 GN parts - Please add shipping to all prices. I hate paying for shipping myself so I will do my best to keep the shipping prices down. I would prefer to use USPS but if you prefer UPS will do. I think all of my prices are fair but if something is out of whack please pm me. Please add 3% for...

Hey guys, can anybody tell me Surges (Flossmore, IL) username. Thought it was Dr. Boost. I have been trying to get ahold of him with no success. Maybe Im just having a hard time with the new site layout (pm's). I owe him a favor and Im trying to pay up. Thanks, Busyman

Do any of my local Turbo Regal friends (and I use that term lightly) lol have a Monitor 4000. Trying to work on my buddys car and I am to the point of needing the Monitor. Probable need a coil pack checker (under load) also. Otherwise I may drive this thing off of a cliff, if I can find one...

Hello there, Im not a mechanic so please bear with me. Im chasing a sputter during acceleration on an 87 GN. I working down the punch list of things to check and clean. I removed the IAC and it had some oil residue on the plunger end. Once removed, I also reached into the throttle body and wiped...

Hey guys, I'm working on my buddies 87 GN. After reading almost every post on this forum concerning shudder/tip-in stumble I have narrowed it down to the Cam Sensor. First of all, thank you to this forum because I would have never been able to figure it out without you guys. The test I did was...

Hey guys, I have a GN so i'm helping a buddy try to purchase his GN. We are going to look at one tomorrow and it looks very promising. If possible can anyone out there run a car fax for us. It would be much appreciated. The vin #1g4gj1173hp427927 . Thanks in advance, I owe you one! Busyman

I decided to take pic's of the steps I used to repaint the black on my GN rims. I figure that if it worked out, I would post them. I think that I read every post concerning this topic prior to starting and everyone seemed to dread the amount of time that it took. So I figured to try it my way...

I remember when I first joined this forum there were some guys giving away some parts for free. I thought that was a really neat thing to do (helping keep the hobby alive).I know first hand that buying parts for these cars can be overwhelming. So hopefully this may help out a board member. This...

Hey there guys, I am looking to rebuild an intercooled motor. Good news is that I have found an 85 hot air for a few hundred bucks. I'm looking to make this a learning experience. My question is - can I minimally use the block of the 85 for an 87 build. I know that I will have to have the...

Quick question, will this tire set-up fit on my 87 GN with stock rims? I not a tire guy so any input will be appreciated. Mickey Thompson ET Street Drag Radials 275/60/15 Thanks in advance, Busyman :cool:

{sorry for the late posting but I was advised to move this to this section} Hey guys, I just returned from one of my favorite supply houses (Highway Stars) in Gurnee, Il. I hope that this is ok to post in this section. With respect, I figured it deals with technical issues. FYI I do not work...

Hey guys, I just returned from one of my favorite supply houses (Highway Stars) in Gurnee, Il. I hope that this is ok to post in this section. With respect, I figured it deals with technical issues. FYI I do not work for Highway Stars, I just buy a lot of parts from them and they are local. I...

Hey guys, I just returned from one of my favorite supply houses (Highway Stars) in Gurnee, Il. I'm close to getting the GN back on the road and looking good so I had to pick up some last minute parts. Anyways, Glen from Highway Stars told me that he is going to be doing a radio broadcast...

Just got back from driving around (approx. 45 min) and when I parked in the garage and popped the hood I noticed light white/clear smoke coming from under the Turbo shield, almost just a haze. The smoke was hardly noticeable but the turbo was extremely hot, even the fresh air side and the intake...

one of my friends said buick got this design from jiffy lube, isit true