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Old 04-22-2013, 01:55 PM
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G-Body has a ceramic coated turbo shield for $99. I'm thinking of picking up one myself this week.
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Looks great!
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Old 04-30-2013, 07:40 AM
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Thanks! Still have a few things to take care of -- need to re-run the windshield washer hose, replace the wipers (picked up some stainless blade holders at Carlisle last week) and rehab the drive arms. I have a small coolant weep on the inside heater hose pipe above the intake that may just need a little sealant to remedy. Underneath, she is getting new sway bar bushings and end links up front, along with new high strength u-joints and a driveshaft safety loop out back. This car is so fun to drive. May try to make the Turbo Buick Reunion at GM Carlisle in June.
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Old 04-30-2013, 06:32 PM
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Be sure to get the U joints WITHOUT the grease zerks. Those are the strongest and won't shatter if the car hooks up hard on a good launch.
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That's what I went with -- non-greasable.
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Real sexy !
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Old 05-02-2013, 07:28 AM
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Thank you. I put her back up in the air last night and it appears that there is a small leak where the oil drain tube attaches to the turbo. I was able to pick up a set of factory service manuals for the car while at Spring Carlisle so I'll have to see what type of seal is used in that location. Is the drain tube fairly sturdy, or is that a part that should be replaced?
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Old 05-02-2013, 09:21 AM
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The gasket is basically a standard fiber one. I usually smear a small bi of copper rtv on both sides.

The tube isn't a wear item and should be fine.
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Old 05-02-2013, 04:13 PM
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I'll take a closer look at it tonight and check the bolts. I assume the existing gasket is probably a bit "crispy" at this point in its life. I wasn't sure if the tube or fittings were prone to cracking.
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Old 05-19-2013, 12:58 PM
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Picked up a Fel-Pro turbo gasket set from Napa last week. Going to change it out this afternoon.

Only remaining issue is a squeak I have in the back somewhere. I can reproduce the noise when I rock the car side-to-side. With the trunk open, it sounds like it is coming from the area of the upper control arms. I hit them all with WD-40, but no effect. Thoughts?
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