Forum: Buick Turbo Tech
08-25-2012, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 26
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Need some help
Ok, motor is back in, sealed tight except for the crack in the manifold at the coolant temp sensor. I try to start her up and get a "puff" of pressure from the exhaust and the motor bogs the starter...
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Forum: Ask Jack
08-25-2012, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 37,301
need some help
Yeah I thought about that, i just hate to rip it back off after i resealed the shit out of it. on another note.... It being a tiny leak i still tried to get her to turn over, I do need a new battery...
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Forum: Ask Jack
08-24-2012, 08:36 PM
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Forum: Ask Jack
08-12-2012, 09:07 PM
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Problems
Ok so the motor is back together, placed in the car everything hooked up, at least everything i think needs to be hooked up.
Here is the problem.....
Primed the engine so there wouldn't be a...
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Forum: Ask Jack
06-24-2012, 01:58 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 37,301
Almost done
Hey "cousin" Jack, just wanted to update everyone on the build, the pics are too big to upload even after i cut them down. They are all in a folder on facebook tho if anyone is interested.
I got...
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Forum: Ask Jack
05-24-2012, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 37,301
update
I have received most of my gaskets and am still waiting on the misses to allow me to purchase a few more parts. Cam, crank, pistons and timing chain are all on. It is much easier to put her back...
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Forum: Ask Jack
05-21-2012, 06:08 PM
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When putting in the cam and crank should engine...
When putting in the cam and crank should engine assy lube be the only thing I needed or should is there something else. When putting in the pistons I lightly coated them and the walls with clean oil...
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Forum: Ask Jack
05-19-2012, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 17
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starting the re-build
I have my engine back from the shop. Starting the rebuild process and would like to know if there are any tips i should know. I have engine assy lube, torque wrench, engine stand / lift, alot of...
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Forum: Ask Jack
04-13-2012, 10:56 AM
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Your thoughts
Machinist mentioned that the rocker arms with their plastic stopper dont look to good. Recommended that i upgrade to roller rockers but isnt pushing it on me, just keeping me informed. Looking for...
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Forum: Buick Turbo Tech
04-08-2012, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 87,333
so i dropped most of my internals off at the...
so i dropped most of my internals off at the machine shop. i was told the cam is shot and should go ahead and spend the money and get a Comp Cams kit. Since i want to re do this motor once and right...
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Forum: Buick Turbo Tech
04-04-2012, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 87,333
Found a shop local to me in Stafford, VA. He...
Found a shop local to me in Stafford, VA. He will be cleaning and boreing the block 20 over and inspecting all my other componets for servicability for $250. Is that a good price?
I will keep...
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Forum: Buick Turbo Tech
03-29-2012, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 26
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Forum: Ask Jack
03-28-2012, 11:40 PM
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Forum: Buick Turbo Tech
03-28-2012, 11:25 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 87,333
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Forum: Buick Turbo Tech
03-28-2012, 11:22 PM
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Views: 87,333
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Forum: Buick Turbo Tech
03-28-2012, 11:20 PM
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Views: 87,333
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Forum: Buick Turbo Tech
03-28-2012, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 87,333
I will check the pistons out tonight. I have...
I will check the pistons out tonight. I have noticed a few spots with some metal on metal friction. I will identify all the parts tonight and post them up. Any news on the journal hole in the block....
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Forum: Buick Turbo Tech
03-25-2012, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 87,333
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Forum: Ask Jack
03-25-2012, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 37,301
Thank you for the response, I have been very...
Thank you for the response, I have been very frusterated with this project since it is my first time attempting this in depth of an engine project and when I come across things I dont understand, it...
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Forum: Ask Jack
03-24-2012, 02:23 AM
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Forum: Ask Jack
03-22-2012, 11:59 PM
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87 engine build
Jack, I took a picture of a problem I found. One of the bolt holes for the crank shaft cap has a hole through the bottom of it. The picture is on my facebook and here is the link. I would apprecieate...
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Forum: Buick Turbo Tech
03-22-2012, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 87,333
Hey everyone, just an update on the beast. ...
Hey everyone, just an update on the beast. Removed the block, took out the cam, crank, pistons, mains, timing cover, timing chain, Ect...
First things first, the timing chain only had one bolt...
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Forum: Buick Turbo Tech
03-16-2012, 01:37 AM
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Replies: 26
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Forum: Buick Turbo Tech
01-16-2012, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 87,333
So with the heads off I am trying to clean all...
So with the heads off I am trying to clean all the fluid out. I didnt really want to go this far with a rebuild but I suppose I might as well.
Going to take the block off the tranny, put it on a...
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Forum: Buick Turbo Tech
11-28-2011, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 87,333
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