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You could replace the clamp, or if not a issue have it welded. If rust is a concern then I would be leery of welding it for later replacement.

Yeah if you want to get it welded you can certainly get rid of the clamp. Is that some really early production 91 car? Maybe they did it that way for some of the first LQ1 cars. I know my '91 Cutlass was not like that and neither was my '92 Z34.

It's supposed to be all one piece. Some muffler shop must have put a new muffler or something on at some point. I wouldn't get rid of it because it's clearly been cut and it's just going to leak if you do.

Yeah, this site is pretty good for LQ1 info. Only other place that would be a good source for LQ1 info is the Fiero forum, they like to use the LQ1 in their cars. I've actually seen one of em make a custom intake for their LQ1. All LQ1 cars are rare now. Z34s, GTPs, Cutlass Supremes. It shouldn't but there's always a possibility. Amistydj grenaded his 95 LQ1 engine redlining the hell out of his engine. Of course in his situation he had a bad pulley and that might have made a lot of difference in the situation. I however also had this issue before (timing belt breaking) on my 94 and it survived even though it was hard as hell to time it. TLDR, LQ1s usually don't grenade themselves if they don't interfere however it can always happen.

Then if the belt breaks on a '93 LQ1 passing six grand the engine will not grenade ? That is really good to know. Since the service records show that the belt was changed fifteen years and 55,000 miles ago, I have been reluctant to take over four and feels like that is where it starts to go. Guess 9.5:1 compression and .390" lift is enough for non-interference. Also the FSM indicate the belt is not "old" until past 70,000 miles. Did get a Delco 1808A sender and will see if that makes the gauge show pressure and not just be a switch.

Wow, how'd I miss this thread? I can't wait to see what it looks like after a good bath inside and out. I have the weirdest craving to want to clean that car right now...lol. Welcome to the site, excited to see the progress! Any photos of the GMC you're working on?

Thanks jiggity76 this is my first wbody and love the color!

That will be a sweet Ride Jiggity76 I am also new to the site and so far everyone that i have talked with is Awesome and full Of great Info. Cant wait to see what this becomes!!!!!

I rarely see first gens anymore, 2nf d gens everywhere, third gens are getting to be pretty commonplace

6 or 7 years ago now, first Gens used to be everywhere in the yards. Now I'm seeing more and more 3rd gens in there.

that looks like one nice, well optioned coupe you got there. Can't wait to see it when you are done. I'll keep my eyes open for parts if I get around to any junkyards.

Theres a lot of good information on here. Start a new thread with info so we can help you diagnose the car whenever youre ready to start working on it.

Welcome to the site! Looks like a nice project.

Thats a really nice find. Hopefully the issue is nothing major. Welcome to the forum btw

Wow, that could be a really nice car in the end.

Yup, 1st gens are a pain to find ina yard. Most of em got there in the late 2000s early 2010s