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General Buick Tech / Re: Brake booster

« on: September 07 2021, 02:40:23 PM »

The best is a larger diameter , think it’s 12” dual diaphragm brake booster , it’s a direct bolt on

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General Buick Tech / Re: comp 980 springs and shimming

« on: July 30 2021, 07:00:54 AM »

Don’t forget that all new valve springs will soften (lose) some tension after the first heat cycle at start up.
I wouldn’t be surprised if those numbers posted would lose close to 10# afterwards
Just sayin

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General Buick Tech / Re: Camshaft shift points

« on: July 23 2021, 04:56:48 PM »

And those spring pressures were on a flat tappet cam to boot ! 😳

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General Buick Tech / Re: O2 Oxygen sensor

« on: May 28 2021, 07:44:41 PM »

I’ve had better luck with the Denso, so have stuck with what works best for me. Each to their own , I guess 🤷‍♂️

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General Buick Tech / Re: Rear End Fluid

« on: April 30 2021, 11:37:27 AM »

Instructions from the manufacturer for My Auburn limited slip differential warned not to use synthetic oil in their rear end. Just Dino oil and limited slip additive .

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General Buick Tech / Re: Front Bumper Fillers

« on: April 26 2021, 07:23:52 AM »

David, I’d give Chris Borson a call at Castle auto , as I’m pretty sure he can get you the Goodmarks ‘ which have been used by many with very high ratings & nothing but good comments .
He can also paint to match .
Easy Peasy- one stop shopping 👍
The best part is he’s local

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For Sale/Trade/Want To Buy / Re: WTB 3" Downpipe with larger than stock internal wastegate puck

« on: April 16 2021, 02:29:07 PM »

RJC Racing

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General Buick Tech / Re: New Cooling System what to use?

« on: November 23 2020, 02:07:18 PM »

https://www.amazon.ca/Block-Tester-BT-500-Combustion-Leak/dp/B06VVBSFTF

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Bitch/Whine/Moan / Re: G Body Parts

« on: November 14 2020, 05:54:01 PM »

Ding-Ding-Ding-Ding!
Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner!

You are correct Sir! ✅

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General Buick Tech / Re: Bradys build

« on: November 06 2020, 06:36:11 AM »

John Spina offers an upgraded flex board ribbon for your instrument housing which eliminates the need for the resistor bulb.
You can replace this on your own or just send in for the entire assembly to be rebuilt / upgraded

http://www.casperselectronics.com/cart/index.php?route=product/product&path=7_53_54_10_12&product_id=941

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General Buick Tech / Re: Bradys build

« on: November 05 2020, 07:40:05 PM »

Steve...does John Spina not sell a 'special' bulb for the alternator light. Think it was to keep the alternator charging?

Pretty sure he is sold out of these long ago Brad. I was able to pick one up after posting a wanted ad for it on the forum.

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General Buick Tech / Re: Auto-loc auto window up and down

« on: October 06 2020, 05:16:27 PM »

Window Racer or Window Turbo, both work equally well and certainly worth the money in my opinion.
im very pleased with the speed of my windows now
no regrets 

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General Buick Tech / Re: New Cooling System what to use?

« on: September 24 2020, 07:57:18 PM »

Why not try soaking in Evapo-Rust
I’ve been using this stuff for years and has worked great for me.
got it from Princess Auto

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General Buick Tech / Re: New Cooling System what to use?

« on: September 24 2020, 07:21:45 PM »

Dave I didn't know they exist I assume Kirban would sell them? I'll take a look & see what I find unless you have a link? 

GBody has em,
im running this on mine 

https://gbodyparts.com/turbo-buick-stainless-steel-coolant-lines-black-stainless-without-throttle-body-p-3908.html?osCsid=bb7930e00376ec49d6c523a1a3d3c819

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General Buick Tech / Re: New Cooling System what to use?

« on: September 23 2020, 05:36:18 PM »

David,don’t be a cheap bugger! 😉
You’re spent a bundle on the car and replaced the radiator , Heater so why not replace the steel coolant line with a stainless steel unit .
you’ll never have to worry about it again !
I’m with Steve on this one, I run Prestone antifreeze Plus RMI 25 and have so for years with no ill effects 👍