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General Buick Tech / Re: Upper Control Arm Removal
« on: March 31 2020, 06:56:04 PM »
Yeah, I've been looking for hours.  They are still available from GM but you have to order them.  Just found them at UMI Performance but no serations.  Checked the Dorman website and they don't have them.  So I guess those are my options.  The summit racing ones don't list the later models as being applicable.  Wish they did work as Summit is 20 minutes down the road.  If I have to wait for parts I might have to take the lowers off and put in a new ball joint and poly bushings!  Thanks for the lead though. 

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General Buick Tech / Re: Upper Control Arm Removal
« on: March 30 2020, 09:39:48 PM »
Success.  What a pain!  Ended up having to remove the upper end of the downpipe on the passenger side to get the control arm off.  The driver's side was a complete pain.  Good suggestion regarding the power steering fluid reservoir Steve. 

Where can I get replacement upper control arm bolts?  The driver's side bolts came out easily after the nuts were off.  The serrated portion seems to have rusted away so there is no grip.  Did some searching on the internet with out any success. Any thoughts as to where I might try?  Going to try the local stealership in the morning.

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General Buick Tech / Re: Upper Control Arm Removal
« on: March 28 2020, 06:30:35 PM »
Thanks for the input Steve.  Was hoping there was some easier way I was overlooking!  Wishful thinking on my part.  Oh well. 



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General Buick Tech / Re: Upper Control Arm Removal
« on: March 28 2020, 02:17:43 PM »
Very little room on the driver's side to remove them from the top.  Is it best to work them from underneath the car?  Passengers side looks a lot more accessible.  Between the AC and brake lines, not much wiggle room on the driver's side.  Everything else is off.  Didn't have any 18mm wrenches at my shop, so that's the only thing left to do. Cotter pins were a pain. Was unable to get any of them out the normal way!

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General Buick Tech / Upper Control Arm Removal
« on: March 28 2020, 12:14:11 PM »
So I'm in the process of doing the b body big brake and spindle upgrade and I'm pretty much ready to remove everything except the lower control arm.  Any suggestions as to the best approach to removing the upper cross shaft nuts.  I am planning to remove spindle and upper control arm together. I did remove the caliper and rotor to reduce the weight of the assembly.  Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

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General Buick Tech / Re: Trunk carpet kit
« on: February 04 2020, 11:45:15 AM »
Perfect!  Thx

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General Buick Tech / Trunk carpet kit
« on: February 03 2020, 02:29:59 PM »
Just received my trunk carpet kit.  Nice quality but zero instructions.  Contacted mfg and they sent me some pictures?  So i sort of get whats going on.  Some pieces need to be glued on.  Any suggests as what to use?  Think i've got a can of spray adhesive somewhere.  Any insights into this process?
ThxKen

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General Buick Tech / Re: Power Steering Acting Strange
« on: December 04 2019, 12:06:38 PM »
If I have ever changed the fluid it's been long enough ago that I don't remember!  I've had the car since I believe 95.  I have replaced the pressure line and reservoir at some point, not at the same time.  I did notice a small amount of fluid at the pressure line where it connects to the steering box a while back.  I wiped it off and it never reappeared.  Guess I'll replace that o-ring and put some fresh fluid in it and see if that cures my problem.  Any idea what size/type out is?  Thanks for the input.

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General Buick Tech / Power Steering Acting Strange
« on: December 04 2019, 12:48:28 AM »
My power steering feels like it is not working when I first start up the car and start moving.  It feels like there is air in the system.  Goes away after a couple of turns of the steering wheel.  Any idea what's going on here. Why would the system be getting air in it.  I don't drive the car often as it almost winter here in Ohio, so its been sitting for longer periods of time.   But it's never done this before. 

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General Auto Tech / Re: Supercharger on a SBC
« on: August 12 2017, 01:06:56 PM »
Sorry, no 6-71, the girly 144.  Don't want to cut my pretty cowl induction hood.  Wish now I would have bought the power adder Fitech instead.  Looked a the Weiand instuctions today and their calculator says it will make 7 pounds of boost with the supplied pulley.  I can always step it down a little with a larger pulley if I need to.  Weiand suggests 32-34 degrees advance, so suppose I could also pull a little timing if needs be.  Also want to talk with them about the difference between the 144 and 142.  I have looked at several sources and the 142 gains 3/4" of hood clearance and also has a short and long version for short and long water pumps.  The 144 on the other hand has a 10 rib drive (vs 6 rib) and has PTFE coated rotors.  Supposedly it is the long version but works with both long and short water pumps.  Thanks for the replies, nice to get some other opinions. 

I may have to put in a different cam also.  The 110 degree lobe separation may not work too good with a supercharger.  It's not too big though so it might be ok.  (268 advertised duration solid flat tappet)

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General Auto Tech / Supercharger on a SBC
« on: August 10 2017, 11:28:20 AM »
Looking at putting a Weiand supercharger on my other ride, a 67 Camaro with a 327. I did not build the motor as it was done before I bought the car several decades ago. Motor does not have a ton of miles on it and when I had the heads off last year the cylinder walls looked like it was just rebuilt.  It has TRW flat top piston and aluminum heads and from what I have been able to determine the CR is just over 9:1.  Any thoughts on running 5-6 psi on this motor.  This is mostly a toy that does not see a lot of use and no track time.  Just looking for a little more get up and go.  What's your thoughts on this?

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General Buick Tech / Re: OTC 4000E
« on: June 26 2017, 11:51:51 AM »
Thanks for the responses.  Kind off what I thought but the price was attractive.

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A/C, Heating and Cooling / Re: A/C Hoses
« on: June 26 2017, 11:36:47 AM »
Great! Thanks for the info.

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General Buick Tech / OTC 4000E
« on: June 20 2017, 11:45:49 PM »
Found one locally on Craigslist for $75.  I already have a Scaaster II.  Would this be worth picking up? Not familiar with the capabilities of this unit so unsure if this would be of any further benefit.  I have had my GN for 20 years and have not needed it! Did I just answer my own question? LOL

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A/C, Heating and Cooling / Re: A/C Hoses
« on: June 20 2017, 10:58:54 PM »
Thanks for the reply. Do you know what type of hose I need to use to replace the old hose?

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