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  1. 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...
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  2. 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...
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  3. 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
  4. 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...
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  5. 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...
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