Chat about all things Bonneville (and related cars). Off-topic stuff should be in the lounge, and all mechanical problems should be posted in the proper forum.
I picked the car up on tuesday, but let my son use it until today. This car is as much fun as my Z28 SS.
I love the HUD,can't wait til my wife drives it. I may not get it back. I'll post some pics this weedend once I clean it. It need s little work on a few things,but this car is great.I could go on and on .Thanks to 00Beast, he's been quick to help me out with my concerns. This is a great forum anfd the people on here are very helpful. Thanks to everyone!
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Sirius wrote:Think about it. You’re tooling down the road in your Prius, knowing full-well that this thing being green is as big a sham as federally mandated ethanol-enriched gas, Russia pulling out of Ukraine, and Obamacare.
What are you thinking of doing to it? When I purchase a "pre-owned" vehicle I figure on at least four things that need to be done:
1. Major tune-up including an oil change
2. Wheel alignment
3. Brakes
4. New Tires
and like the beast-master sez - "thread is worthless without pics" -BC
In Memory of Brad - 1/21/1977 .. 10/23/2013 ...... Aaron - 1977 .. 2017 .....
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport ..... 1992 Bonneville SSE 1SB 170 HP L27 4T60E retired/sold to MattStrike ..... 2005 Bonneville SE 1SC 205 HP L36 4T65E - retired/salvage yard ..... PBCF user 2321
I did oil,wires and plugs. Tires are new. Doing brakes today.I think I need motor mounts. Not sure about bearings. How do you now when they go, do they grind or click? I will put some pics up this weekend. Who's the parts guy in this forum?
Bad wheel bearings make noise, especially around corners.
What are you using for brake parts? Brakes are the one area to not skimp.
Here's the maintenance list a couple of us have assembled. Give it a thorough inspection.
1987-2005 Bonneville / Buick 3800 Maintenance List
Run Seafoam through gasoline and intake every 5,000 miles. One pint of Seafoam in a half tank of fuel is a good mix. The intake is optional, but recommended.
*Special Considerations* All 3800s, LG3, LN3, L27, L36, L26, L67 & L32, especially important on vehicles factory installed with orange Havoline Dexcool Antifreeze/Coolant:http://www.dex-cool.net/
Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Replacement, every 80-100k(ignorance of this can allow coolant to enter your engine oil, this happening can cause irreversible lower engine damage, requiring replacement of subject engine)
Series II, Naturally Aspirated, RPO:L36:
Upper Intake Manifold Plenum Replacement, Every 80-100k(ignorance of this can allow coolant to enter your intake manifold, possible damage to occur can be hydrolock, irreversible damage to emissions devices, misfires, etc. Most times, engine replacement is required if ignored long enough.)viewtopic.php?f=53&t=1061
Series I, II, III RPO Code L67 & L32:
Change Supercharger Oil; Every 30-50k. (Intense Racing or GM Dealer) viewtopic.php?f=56&t=1690
Supercharger Belt; Inspect Every 15k, Replace Every 100k or as needed.
11/20/2010 by 00Beast
Bye Bye: RIP sandrock
Sirius wrote:Think about it. You’re tooling down the road in your Prius, knowing full-well that this thing being green is as big a sham as federally mandated ethanol-enriched gas, Russia pulling out of Ukraine, and Obamacare.
Just follow that thread. We don't have a way of attaching pics. You could also use our gallery and link it to here.
Bye Bye: RIP sandrock
Sirius wrote:Think about it. You’re tooling down the road in your Prius, knowing full-well that this thing being green is as big a sham as federally mandated ethanol-enriched gas, Russia pulling out of Ukraine, and Obamacare.
Sirius wrote:Think about it. You’re tooling down the road in your Prius, knowing full-well that this thing being green is as big a sham as federally mandated ethanol-enriched gas, Russia pulling out of Ukraine, and Obamacare.
