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by Weekender
Sat Mar 16, 2013 10:37 am
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: New engine tune up
Replies: 2
Views: 1634

New engine tune up

Hey guys, bought a used engine for my 99 in November. other one locked up. had loaned it to my 78 year old father who had the oil chaged at walmart while he had it. with ut asking me., wll he meant well... wrong oil and it locked up. anyway getting ready to do plugs and wires, have read the threads ...
by Weekender
Wed Dec 05, 2012 9:31 pm
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: Oil pressure too high..
Replies: 2
Views: 1534

Oil pressure too high..

Good evening gentlemen, I have a 1999 Bonneville se, 3.8.I have noticed as of late my oil pressure gage has suddenly been higher than before while driving. Normally it is around 40 or just above at 55 - 65 mph. Now it is 1/2 way between 40 and 120 or if it was a fuel gage at 3/4 of a tank. It does ...
by Weekender
Fri Oct 12, 2012 2:25 pm
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: Burnt oil smell around front end
Replies: 4
Views: 1453

Re: Burnt oil smell around front end

had the oil changed yesterday, my mech checked everywhere under and around engine, clean as it should be, uses no oil between changes.no smoke or residue from tail pipe.
by Weekender
Fri Oct 12, 2012 11:45 am
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: Burnt oil smell around front end
Replies: 4
Views: 1453

Burnt oil smell around front end

Hey guys, have noticed on my 1999 a burnt oil smell around the front end after driving a good distance. checked engine all over no leaks anywhere, bone dry...no oil or smoke coming out of tail pipe. changed pcv value. peformance got better, but still a smell. someone said there was a filter or ...
by Weekender
Fri Feb 03, 2012 2:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: powersteering ?
Replies: 2
Views: 993

Re: powersteering ?

thanks
by Weekender
Fri Feb 03, 2012 2:19 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: powersteering ?
Replies: 2
Views: 993

powersteering ?

Hey guys, not real educated on the 3.8. Where and is there a power steering pump on the 3.8 . Getting a little grab and resistance when turning steering wheel. maybe low fluid?. Thanks..Steve
by Weekender
Wed Jan 25, 2012 12:08 pm
Forum: Introductions for new members
Topic: Thanks for having me.
Replies: 7
Views: 991

Thanks for having me.

Hi, my name is Steve

I purchased my 1999 Bonneville Se about 3 months ago.Always wanted one.
Great buy for the money.Runs good. Looks good.Sat for awhile so, changing of fluids,filters, new tires and we are good.Have had squeeking from back control arm bushing , but will replace them all soon ...