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by ratmonster
Sun Jun 26, 2016 8:41 pm
Forum: 1987-1991
Topic: Adventures in Bonneville ownership!
Replies: 2
Views: 2200

Adventures in Bonneville ownership!

My wife's car is a 1989 Bonneville LE. Recently, she complained that it wasn't running right. I drove the car for a couple days and picked up on the symptoms pretty quickly - hesitation, bucking, extremely difficult to start if it was at operating temp.
We have had the car for maybe 6 months and ...
by ratmonster
Sun Jun 26, 2016 6:25 pm
Forum: 1987-1991
Topic: 1989 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Frnt Wheel Bearing Re n Re
Replies: 4
Views: 2987

Re: 1989 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Frnt Wheel Bearing Re n Re

Were you able to get this repair knocked out yet?
by ratmonster
Fri Mar 25, 2016 1:55 pm
Forum: Other 3800 powered cars
Topic: 3800 powered Sonoma. Let's chat
Replies: 20
Views: 19703

Re: 3800 powered Sonoma. Let's chat

I realize that this might qualify as a thread ressurection, since this one hasnt been active in over a month, but I had to comment on it. Just had to.

I have thought for some years now that the 3.8 F-body setup is way under utilized! I think your idea for the truck is great. These engines arent ...
by ratmonster
Wed Mar 23, 2016 11:03 am
Forum: 1987-1991
Topic: Exhaust question
Replies: 3
Views: 2165

Re: Exhaust question

I thought about header wrap as a possible ingredient to doing this.
by ratmonster
Tue Mar 22, 2016 7:13 pm
Forum: 1987-1991
Topic: Exhaust question
Replies: 3
Views: 2165

Exhaust question

My first question! How exciting!

Okay, maybe that was a touch dramatic. Anyways, I roll straight gangsta mack in my 1989 Bonneville LE. For an older car, she hasn't given me any real trouble yet, except some leaks around the front and rear windshields. But that is sorted for now, and I really like ...
by ratmonster
Sun Mar 20, 2016 11:03 pm
Forum: Introductions for new members
Topic: Newbie to the club (NY)
Replies: 10
Views: 1215

Re: Newbie to the club (NY)

I am brand new to this forum, but I have belonged to a lot of other ones. They are such a great way to share ideas, get free information, and buy or sell parts and other car related stuff. Be careful, forums are addictive!

So does your SE have the factory body kit, or is that just the SSE? I'm ...
by ratmonster
Sun Mar 20, 2016 7:21 pm
Forum: Introductions for new members
Topic: Driving Excitement! Pontiac!
Replies: 1
Views: 1325

Driving Excitement! Pontiac!

Anybody else remember those commercials? Anybody else wonder why your parents weren't driving excitement? My dad had a Volare. Wagon. No excitement there.

Anyway, just dropping in to introduce myself. I have read some posts here in the past but I have never joined until now! I currently own a 1989 ...