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Many thanks.
MemphisMan and one other reacted to 57lxi for a topic
Have had my one owner, garage kept 95, DOHC CSS vert for a couple months now. Had some trepidation about buying it with the bad rap the DOHC has. Previous ride was 95 Olds 88 with NA 3800. Was a great ride. Strong runner even with 265k on it. I put over 100k on it. It had its problems to but just knuckled down and fixed them. But I digress. This site has helped me realize my purchase was a good one. The DOHC can be a pain but I’m willing to deal with it. Car is absolute hoot to drive. Needless to say, handles better than the 88. Get lots of complements at gas stations. I’ve yet to see another one here in Austin. Thanks again for all the help.2 points -
Many thanks.
jiggity76 reacted to 06goat75 for a topic
Hope you enjoy the car. I'm on my 3rd LQ1. Why they have their particulars, most other engines do too. A bit more difficult to work on, maybe, but not the scary devil that they are made out to be. While looking for my Cutlass Supreme vert, I saw a lot of them with 140k+ miles on them. One in the local yard had 185K+ on it. I almost bought one with 170K on it. They'll run, like most engines do.1 point -
Illuminated driver's side door lock.
jiggity76 reacted to primergray for a topic
That's exactly how it looks on my 94 Regal GS, green and only illuminated on the bottom part of the ring.1 point -
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pitzel reacted to jiggity76 for a topic
So very glad you are enjoying your vert and the LQ1 option. I have two of them myself and learning things about them almost daily. So far I haven't been frustrated at all working on these motors, in fact it's just the opposite! I've enjoyed working on them so much but I also have a lot of patience and I've been wrenching on cars for many years. If I do get a little upset while working on them, I just take a breather and come back, try again, and it always works out just like when working on any other vehicle. I dream of the day when I can actually drive my cars and hear these motors sing! We look forward to your progress and any stories you would like to share! My 91 Cutlass International Series coupe and my 93 Grand Prix STE. Both LQ1 cars.
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DOHC rear plugs, easy solution
oldmangrimes reacted to 57lxi for a topic
Son in law runs auto shop. Told me job pays 3 hours to do plugs. “No way” to get to back plugs without pulling intake. I had never done it but invite him over to show him. Popped dogbone off, parked car on slope at end of driveway. Had to pull cowl brace off to get room to pull wires off. (95 DOHC vert).Long extension and all 3 plugs out in no time. I use a piece of fuel line with the new plug jammed in it to install new plugs. This assured I didn’t cross thread new plugs. Seated plug then tightened plug with ratchet. Gonna invite him back when I do the timing belt without a bunch of special tools.1 point -
Water Pump Replacement Procedure w/pics (LQ1)
rich_e777 reacted to runt for a topic
Link is long dead. You can try this: https://web.archive.org/web/20051106143344/http://members.aol.com/regal231/wtpump.htm No images. Another side effect of "free" pages and places not willing to host them anymore!1 point -
Illuminated driver's side door lock.
primergray reacted to rich_e777 for a topic
Of course all the interweb search will come up with no results but I`m taking that part number to a few dealerships to see if another might be found on the other side of BFE. First stop is a Buick dealer as that P/N came back with more Buick results than anything. It seems like such a simple circuit to make with ebay diodes, solder and wire but I want to retain that vintage green LED light, makes me happy.1 point -
Vintage W-body photo thread
Amanita reacted to 89-W-Body-Regal for a topic
Here is More Vintage W-body Photos that I been meaning to get myself to share
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DOHC rear plugs, easy solution
jiggity76 reacted to Schurkey for a topic
'92--'93 Lumina Euro 3.4. I drop this combination down the plug holes after removing the weatherstrip by the firewall. DIdn't grind clearance into the metal lip, just removed the rubber long enough to change plugs. I used to rock the engine. No more. No need.1 point -
DOHC rear plugs, easy solution
jiggity76 reacted to Imp558 for a topic
3800 Spark plug change tutorial: 1) get out your plug wrench and 3" extension 2) Change the plugs 3) Try not to spill your beer1 point -
DOHC rear plugs, easy solution
jiggity76 reacted to TpottsThe1 for a topic
Since the above photos are photo bucket aka gone here is how I did it today one long extension one short with a swivel plug socket. Pull the wires off I just helped guide them with my end came right up except the middle one. Then pit my extension and swivel socket in without the ratchet then put on the ratchet. Got them loose. Removed the ratchet again turned them out by hand and reverse for re installation I use my hand to guide the wires back in. Super easy took about 10 minutes to change all the plugs.
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