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« on: July 14 2019, 06:39:24 PM »
"breather bypass kit...."
Where can I get more info on this?
Last time I actually worked on my T, nobody was talking about this.
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« on: July 08 2019, 09:55:07 PM »
Funny how they only post here when they really need help. 
Joined the other forum in 01 when I bought the car. Like I said, I know everyone that commented so far. I'll try not to bother you guys.
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« on: July 06 2019, 04:35:10 PM »
Thanks guys.
I had someone show some interest in buying it, but after seeing what some of them go for, I chickened out and decided to rebuild it.
I love driving it and miss it very much.
I'll try to keep this thread updated. (and I'll be asking a ton of questions!)
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« on: July 05 2019, 06:13:10 PM »
Yeah, I agree its vague. I guess my original question was whether or not it was worth trying to scrounge all the little parts that I lost in the fire vs just buying another complete car. Some of the guys parting these out think they have the last one in this galaxy and want $$$ for them.
The other engine is supposed to be low mile, but we'll see, haven't done anything with it yet. It's pretty hard getting motivated again after losing everything in a shop fire.
I'm going to bring this engine to a friends machine shop and see what he thinks. I'm going to buy a couple more blocks that are local to me and make sure I have enough parts to get this going again.
Just wanted to share the pics of the engine since I did start the thread.
Heres what the burnt engine used to look like!
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« on: July 05 2019, 01:48:38 PM »
more
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« on: July 05 2019, 12:49:56 PM »
OK, I'm still at it, but very slowly collecting parts. We replaced the shop that burned down with an attached garage, so Its been taking up a lot of my time.
I picked up a complete used engine. Still need some brackets but I won't know for sure until I try to clean/blast/trash what I saved from the fire. Also, I found the guy that lives near me so I'll hit him first for parts since he's close.
Thanks for the advice guys, I've been on the boards long enough to recognize everyone that commented.
I'll try to post some pics of the engine.
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« on: October 04 2018, 10:39:42 PM »
I'm glad we talked you into keeping it. 
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« on: September 20 2018, 10:19:01 AM »
That's out of my budget. I'm out!
Maybe someone local to you can pick it up at the auction.
Good luck, still sucks to hear.
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« on: September 19 2018, 09:22:21 PM »
How much for the engine?
I'm serious, I lost my engine to a garage fire.
Where you located Pyro?
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« on: September 13 2018, 08:36:04 PM »
Bummer Pyro! Good luck! I lost my engine and all the accessories to a garage fire last year so I know how you feel. Insurance company doesn't cover car parts!  If it makes you feel better, I know a good cause you can donate your engine too!
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« on: April 24 2018, 10:19:20 PM »
Well, the engine and just about everything attached to it. All the parts were on a bench, and the engine was on a stand. Block and heads can probably be saved. Intake was loaded, so all plastic parts are melted into it, including brand new injectors. Maybe some other hard parts that can stand being sand blasted can be saved. But, this still leaves A LOT of odds and ends! If I can find someone selling a pullout engine, I can probably swing it. But piece by piece is going to be expensive! You guys know how it is with guys that part out cars.
Body is in pretty good shape, no rust. Fillers are gone and could use paint. Cars black with maroon int. No sentimental value other than buying it in about 2001 or so.
Can I load pics from my computer here or have to use host?
Paul Miller sounds familiar. The guy I met lives in Monroe twnshp.
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« on: April 23 2018, 12:29:49 PM »
Hi guys, haven't posted in a long time, more on the other board. I have a problem. I own a 86 t-type that I love to drive even though I haven't driven it much over the past too many years. I pulled the engine due to blown HG, engine and almost everything associated with the engine was in my old garage. Car was moved to new garage that is still being finished on inside. Old garage burned down last July destroying as you can imagine , almost everything in it, including many Buick parts and a completely fresh engine on a stand.
Here's where I need the advice. Do I sell the body and look for another complete car or try to piece it back together buying parts here and there? Seems like it will be very expensive to piece it back together. I don't really have any connections in the Buick world that can help me out. I did meet one guy from here that lives near me in NJ that seemed like he would probably have a spare engine laying around, but I forget his screen name. I have been keeping an eye on CL, but I missed the one complete engine that I saw.
Any advice would be cool.
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« on: January 18 2016, 04:10:01 PM »
I think that board is a good starting point. I found The vortexbuick site and the gnttype website from that board. I found myself researching certain individuals posts to see if I trusted their input on some of my questions. Didn't know about this site till I met Charlie and Gary at the 2014 Texas Nats. You really got to get to some of the get togethers and meet some other buick folks.
Oh Yeah, It was great before I left and whatever happened, happened. There were a lot of knowledgeable people there.
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« on: January 17 2016, 08:37:22 PM »
Thanks guys, on to Google.
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« on: January 17 2016, 10:25:14 AM »
Due to reasons Id rather not explain at this time, I need to replace the cam bearings in my engine rebuild.
I cant remember what I used last time.(Walked away from my car for a few years)
Do I need any thing special for a basically stock engine? I remember reading about a special double groove or hardened front bearing? Other than clocking the bearing, can I just use stock replacement bearings?
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