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A garage I go to replaced it. There is still a "secret". My guy wasn't there when I picked it up, but another mechanic did mention that he saw a piece from under the steering column on the floor (?). Could there be a pin, bolt, etc that holds the bottom of the cluster in...it's still a mystery.

Hold up. Someone who claims to rebuild these and an hour from where I live? So my biggest question on PMIII rebuilds. What do you do about things like accumulators and pressure switches?

I actually found something useful from Shane (as in something old that actually still comes up instead of "404") "The trans vac line is a hard line that plugs behind the TB nipple. I actually capped a few of the nipples (didnt hook up evap crap and used original trans line w/ adaptor). Like i said i removed all the EVAP crap and simplified it a ton. Let me see if i can find the pics or take a new one.. when the board changed over my garage pics went somewhere i dunno where.. here is how mine is: (all that is needed) * Stock Trans line to the stock intake plennum adaptor (passanger side, just poped the freeze plug out and bolted the adaptor in its place) * FPR and HVAC source plug to the connector on the intake arm w/ the brake booster hose * Front Valve cover attaches to the nipple on the front side of the TB to the "L" shaped hose like in the pics from the swap. The rest are capped. You can run the '96 trans line to one of the ports on the TB if you want to do it how the '96 OEM setup was originally. My turbo setup got in the way so i ran the old trans line."

I started tearing apart the engine and pulling the turbo on the Monte intending to replace the valve seals. I think I'm going to fix the oil pump drive leak, replace the intake gaskets and convert to the 96-97 setup for LIM/UIM/ valve covers. I tore everything apart down to the valley cover and none of the PCV passages or the hoses were clogged. You can see most of the PCV in one of the pictures. Is there a better way to run the PCV since the "factory" system doesn't seem to be keeping up? In the past, I've replaced the PCV valve, added a check valve (tried both ways, tried a simple catch can and eventually went back to the breather filter, but it still smokes. This is mostly temporary until I have the time and space to do the whole 284/97 LQ1/OBD-II swap I'm intending on. Also, the 96+ doesn't have this vacuum setup on the plenum. How is it supposed to be hooked up? It's broken, anyway. Anyone have a 96-97 vacuum diagram? I might have one somewhere, but I'm not sure.

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Hmm..that figures--thanks for the reply. I guess I'll plan to improvise, too.

I couldn't find one and that was probably a decade ago now. I ended up replacing it with rubber hose and some metal fittings (barbs) and it's been fine.

Hi All, While replacing the lower intake manifold gaskets, I broke the extremely bridle vacuum line connector for the EVAP canister purge valve which attaches at the throttle body. It comes off the throttle body as a 3/8 line and is immediately reduced to 1/4" or so and makes a hard 90° bend before attaching to a plastic line. Said plastic line then goes over top of the supercharger and attaches to the canister solenoid on the back side of the supercharger. In the diagram below, It is the line which connects item 9 (EVAP canister purge valve) to the throttle body. Does anyone know where to get one of these lines? I can't seem to find one anywhere...Thanks.

Man those are beautiful

I have that good one from my 91 for you dont worry

After two years of searching I found a replacement sunroof assembly for my 96 Grand Prix! But UPS decided I didn’t need it and destroyed it. But I found a 97 coupe sunroof local. Has anyone ever put a later sun roof in one of these older gen Grand Prix or wbody?

i believe those are normally open circuit, so it makes sense unplugging it with shut the light off, but I could be wrong after that it should pass no problem. also that’s awesome that there is still a w all the way in Belgium, do you have any pictures?

Well well... the same story as in my Buick Regal 1988 Ltd 2.8L.... Bad sensor,bad wires,bad dashboard...? The problem is that car inspectors of the Belgian car inspection stations reject the car when the red light low water sensor is on ! And so, no 'green positive inspection certificate ! Not allowed to drive the car,forbidden..! Stupid ! So,my solution : disconnect the electric plug! Good luck Mr Geeraert, Buick Regal 1988,the last one driving in Belgium at 390.000 kms

It sounds like your Lumina might have an issue with engine mounts, ignition misfire, or a failing torque converter. Since there are no codes, I'd start by checking the mounts for wear and testing coil packs or spark plugs for misfires. Also, a more thorough throttle body cleaning could help if it's airflow-related. Have you noticed any difference in vibration under light acceleration versus heavy throttle?

Factory all the way for me. But I did upgrade to CD from cassette, a factory correct unit, in my 94 CS

also if anyone has a link for lowering springs that could work too

i’ve been told before people in here have custom built their own coilovers for the front end of their cutlass, anyone care to share their versions they have built with info so i can get started on mine? thank you to all !

If you still have the harness from beretta I’d buy it from you

I have an 09' buick lucerne with the LGD 3900, and a failing 4t65e. is there any proven transmission that will fit the w body that can hold up to 300hp?

did you move forward with awd versa trak?

great content. hoping to start my build. What would you do different, looking back?

anyone know where this car is now?

Yes definitely do, I’ve seen some f23 swaps but no f40 stuff. Are fiero guys putting f40’s in their cars?

Definately update. I heard the F40 doesn't fit in the frame of the wbody's. Let us know.