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    Original 1986 GN, 51,300 miles....... SOLD........

    I decided to put my low mile '86 GN up for sale. It has 51,300 original miles and is in excellent condition. It has been "adult owned" all its life by non-smokers. It is always kept indoors, clean, with the car cover on and a plastic cover protecting the cloth cover from dust. (my wife says that...
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    1987 California GN for sale

    I am posting this 1987 Buick GN for a friend. It has 127,422 miles. The car was mainly used as a commuter for her and her husband to and from work, which were all highway miles. She is the original owner. It was purchased here in Santa Maria, Ca. at a local dealership. It was repainted about 10...
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    Under dash wiring question

    I am working on a friends '87 GN That has been in storage for the last 4 years. I found something kind of odd under the dash. This connector was taped over, when I uncovered it I found this. I wasn't able to find anything that it might have originally plugged into. Does anyone know what this...
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    Kirbans customer service

    I wanted to take the time and thank Kirbans for standing behind their products. I recently purchased a new coil and module from them for my '86 GN. When the box arrived I found that the coil had been cracked durring shipment. I contacted their sales department and was assured that there would be...
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    NEW 1985-1987 Buick Power Master at SEMA

    I just got back from SEMA and talked to MBMbrakes.com. They have this new powermaster that they debuted at this years SEMA show. http://www.mbmbrakeboosters.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=mbmflypage.tpl&product_id=432&category_id=10&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=6...
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    Shift linkage

    May be a dumb question, but I am wondering why our Grand Nationals, which have the floor shifter, would have this shift linkage like a column shift car would use?
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    Kenny Duttweiler built and tuned 209 CI 1292 HP twin turbo V-6 at Mecum

    WOW, "The first and only super stocker to ever run in the 7's". http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_detail.cfm?LOT_ID=FL0114-173876&entryRow=735 I wonder what this will bring?
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    Wanted, timing cover stud

    I'm hoping that some one has the lower drivers side stud for the timing cover. Number 14 in this diagram. Thanks
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    How freely should the turbo spin by hand?

    I have searched but can't seem to find this answer. I have an '86 GN with only 43,000 miles. With the inlet tube off of the the turbo how hard should it be to spin the turbo's impellers? Is there a speck for the allowable amount of prevailing torque? I ask this because it seems to me that the...
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    Front timing cover seal

    I have a stock '86 GN with only 43000 miles, and I am getting a bit of oil leaking from the front timing cover main seal area. I have already installed new rear main seal and oil pan gasket. After reading all I can find on the subject, it sounds like there can either be an original rope seal or...
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    Wanted, adjustable wastegate

    Like the title says, I am looking for an adjustable wastegate for my stock '86 GN turbo. Thanks
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    Is my torque converter unlocking correctly?

    I have an '86 GN with the original 200R4 and torque converter with 43000 miles. While cruising on the freeway should I notice if the torque converter unlocks when I start to pull a slight hill, or accelerate slightly? I have performed the test of shorting terminals A to D on the ALDL. I do...
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    No vacuum brake assist while under boost

    I have the vacuum brake conversion on my '86 GN. It does have a check valve in the vacuum line. When the engine is producing boost I noticed that the brake pedal is very stiff, but when vacuum is available to the booster the brakes work great. Is there any check valve that might work better than...
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    1badbuford

    I purchased a Scanmaster from Derek and I wanted to thank him for quickly sending exactly what he advertised. He was quick to respond to PM's and was completely honest about what he was selling. Thanks again Derek.
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    Wanted; ATR fan switch and relay

    Like the title says, I am looking for a "working" Applied Technlogies fan switch and relay, if anyone might have one. Thanks
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    Code 41, cam sensor cap testing question

    Hear is the deal, Yesteday I pressure washed the engine compartment due to a minor oil leak I thought was comming from the back of the intake manifold area, then I used an electric leaf blower to blow the water off as well as I could, let it sit all day with the hood open to dry. Today I removed...
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    ATR intercooler Fan Shroud kit

    As the title said, If someone has one that you want to sell please let me know. Thanks
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    From California central coast

    I finally found the Grand National I've been searching for. I have loved them since they came out in '86. At that time I couldn't afford to own one of my own. After a year of searching, I found this very nice low mileage GN of my own. It has <42,000 original miles. I was skeptical at first...
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    '86 or '87 GN wanted on the west coast

    I have been shopping for this car for a few months now out here on the west, central coast. I have looked at a couple "pristine", "all original", "low mileage", "well taken care of", "perfect" cars that turn out to be just the opposite. Some people may not know the difference, and some flat out...
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