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I got my engine back from the machine shop but the engine oil filter adapter is missing. Is there anybody that bought the bigger filter adapter... that has their old factory filter adapter part laying around? I live near Atlanta, GA. Thanks in advance !

I bought a used GN engine. After a complete rebuild I have discovered the interuptor ring is slightly bent... which scraps the crank sensor. Can this ring be removed (and replaced) from the harmonic balancer ? If not, is there a way to straighten it out so it will not rub the crank sensor ...

I'm installing a fresh engine, so figured I might as well change the water pump while its on the stand. I called the local GM Dealership(s) and was priced $137.09. I checked GM Parts Direct online and quote $68.54 + ship I called Advanced Auto Parts and they have it in stock for $22.96 with...

I have used RMI 25 for a few years, with no known problems. After sitting for a year, I just pulled my engine for a rebuild and found alot of white residue in the coolant hoses and the water pump. Was this from using RMI 25 ? Should I be concerned ? Anybody experience this ? It look...

I need some REAL world experiences (vs. opinions) The factory 3.8 had the plastic timing gear and used a Tensioner. Most folks tell me when changing to an after market double timing chain; not to use a tensioner. The write ups in this forum say to install the tensioner. Is there a...

The voltage light on my '86 GN started flickering occasionally... usually only in the mornings, at start up. Now it seems to come on at higher speeds too... like 75 mph on the freeway. Is this a sign my alternator is going out ? I recently replaced the starter... any possible...

I have a couple "expired" stock GM original MAFS that I have held onto... expecting that some entrpreneur would find a way to replace the internal circuit board. Any Buick Gurus out there that can put some life back into our factory mass air flow sensors ? Thanks in advance !

I have lived in the same house for 15 years without any problems but last week my car was almost stolen. They rolled it down the driveway, broke out the side of the steering column but didn't get any further. I am one of the lucky ones who apparently had enough security to disable my car. I...

Joe Williams, alias Roger Williams, alias CustomBoatRepair -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Does anybody remember this Ad ? 87 GN motor complete good condition I just purchased 2 87 GN motors complete, real clean and running I do not need...

I'll bet I'm not the first person with this problem... My hood release cable seems to have broken. I pulled the release handle as usual but it felt like it the cable snapped. rolleyes: How can I open the hood without damaging the body ? Thanks in advance.: