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Everyone, I sent out the 3800 from my 1989 Pontiac for rebuilding. After re-installing the engine it’s not firing. I have double checked the the plug wires are all correct and have spark to the plugs. I checked the fuel pressure at the rail and had 40 psi. Then Shortly after the pressure is...3 replies 32 views
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My '97 LeSabre with Series II NA had a P0300 problem, and now my mech says it's a timing chain problem. My car started to have a mysterious misfire and rough idle a few weeks ago... If you idle it for 15 min it would act weird, but when I restarted it then it acted okay again. I had new plugs...3 replies 229 views
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HEY all... Does anyone know of where to get a new/refurbished or updated TB for this engine? Mine died... anyone have any simple ideas? I purchased used from a junkyard but really want a new one, as I don't want to deal with this later on again. I see that there is a TB from a Pontiac torrent...15 replies 449 views
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Well worth completing. Over $4,000.00 invested into the Restoration of this vehicle already. 90 Percent of the Renewal is Complete, Needs some Cosmetics & Fine Tuning, Choose your own Paint Color, Last of the Wide Track Pontiac’s Less Than 200 Miles since Motor Rebuild. Solid, Clean...0 replies 29 views
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Can anyone help me? I've taken great care of the car and even went as far to replace the infamous manifold gaskets/plenum a few years back. Other than that, I've had few issues with my 3800 though the years. My Buick shut off while riding down the road today. It starts normally but...21 replies 14K views