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    1987 turbo t engine problem

    I have a 1987 TURBO T Im not getting no spark or injecter pulse. i put 3 new crank sensors new coil new modcule new spark plug wires new computer box new chip 60 pound injectors new fuel pump. Fuel pump pressure 44 im Getting power to the module crank sensor and cam sensor getting pow to the...
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    Seeking rebuild advice

    So I have 3.8l 231 V6 non turbo 87 regal, the engine has 187k+ on it. For engine oil pressure at 1600-2000 rpm’s it’s at around 20 psi on cruise. Idle is about 12 at 1000 rpms. But at stop lights when I’m in gear the pressure drops below 10 psi. I did the timing chain cover, I replaced the oil...
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    Grill Pieces

    Hello everyone, Last year I started working on restoring a Buick GN. While I've been able to find most parts, there's one I can't seem to find no matter where I look. Those parts are the ones that hold the grill in place, I have searched for over a year, scouring several websites to try to find...
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    inconsistent surge. hard to pinpoint the problem.

    hey guys ive been having a real hard time pinpointing the source of a bad and inconsistent surge/missfire on my 87 ttype project. ive replaced plugs and wires, replaced the Ignition module, and coil pack just incase it had to do with ignition ( which i dont think it is ). replaced the fuel...
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    Help, Confused about authenticity of GN

    Hey, first post on this website though I’ve had some things really bothering me about my 85 Grand National I just purchased. I’m going to attach a picture of a neat little paper I got along with it. Though, after doing some research I get more and more anxious. So, I’d like to start with the...
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    85 gn Help can't find fuel filter !

    i purchased a 85 Buick GN a couple weeks ago and I started losing fuel pressure and hearing a whiny fuel pump. So I bought a new walbro 340 and a fuel filter but I cannot find the fuel filter for the life of me. On the vehicle's title it says it's a 85 but it has a stock intercooler. I have...
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    Things I should know when building a slightly faster than stock car

    I have a 1985 regal t-type and I have some questions about how to get started on modifying it. I got the car when I was 14 and before I got my license I redid the carpet and headliner as well as the valve cover gaskets. My age isn't what it says it is in my profile because I was not sure if you...
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    Unknown wire at D13 on C1 ECM plug

    Can anyone tell me: The C1 ECM (larger plug) on my 87 GN has an unknown wire in it at the D13 position. According to the schematic I have this position is supposed to be empty. It is definitely not factory installed and is not run with the regular harness and it is not hooked up to anything...
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    Replacement a pillars for rust

    Hello. I have seen threads before on people who had A pillar rust but nobody went in depth on how they repaired it. Mine is rather bad and was looking into purchasing A pillars from autobodyspecialt.com https://www.autobodyspecialt.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=GB-781-LH Has...
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    alpine455 ?????

    Anybody know Alpine455? I have not gotten any responses from him since sending $600 via PayPal one week ago. I am not the only one having this issue: another member, Reedog has also sent Alpine455 some $ (reportedly more $ than I did) with no response and no parts-----ironically the same...
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    Engine wont crank over! need help ASAP

    Hello this is my first post and I am hoping to find some knowledgeable answer quick! It all started a couple days ago when i got GN parts in the mail. The next day i went to install them. I installed new fuel pump with the hot wire kit a fuel pressure regulator 42lbs fuel injectors and the turbo...
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    Brand new to the site, my first TR oil pressure troubles

    Hi, need some help, i picked up a white turbo t a couple weeks ago for my first car (im 17). Im not new to anything automotive but these turbo 231s are very diiferent than the sbc i worked on growing up. Anyways the car is clean and has a fully built motor 6k miles back. After driving it home 4...
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    Steering Column help!

    I just purchased a rebuilt column from an 87 monte ss. Everything lines up and mounts up perfect except.... the end shaft out of the column that connects to the intermediate shaft is about 2 inches too short! I have only seen one or two other threads regarding this issue, and I believe this...
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