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by PocolocoBob
Thu Apr 11, 2013 12:02 am
Forum: 1987-1991
Topic: Throttle body coolant tubes for a 1990 SSE
Replies: 14
Views: 3769

Re: Throttle body coolant tubes for a 1990 SSE

That's one of the tubes, the other one is right behind the first one. If anyone is trying to salvage those tubes, be careful when removing them. One of the tube ends snapped cleanly off when the salvage yard removed them and I didn't even notice it until I got it home. The tube looked intact until I ...
by PocolocoBob
Sat Apr 06, 2013 11:33 pm
Forum: 1987-1991
Topic: Seafoam
Replies: 3
Views: 1373

Seafoam

I have a slight miss in my motor. I've heard seafoam is better than deep fried gold.
Questions:
- Is this true?
- how does it work?
- Can I use it with synthetic oil?
by PocolocoBob
Fri Apr 05, 2013 11:10 pm
Forum: 1987-1991
Topic: Throttle body coolant tubes for a 1990 SSE
Replies: 14
Views: 3769

Re: Throttle body coolant tubes for a 1990 SSE

I looked through all the salvage yards, but all the throttle bodies were on shelves with no lines. Until I found two yards out in the boonies with enough acreage to just stockpile the cars until the parts are called for. One salvage yard was no-go but the other had a 1990 Buick LeSabre, bada-bing ...
by PocolocoBob
Thu Apr 04, 2013 8:42 pm
Forum: 1987-1991
Topic: Throttle body coolant tubes for a 1990 SSE
Replies: 14
Views: 3769

Re: Throttle body coolant tubes for a 1990 SSE

That sucks, but I guess that's my next step. Thanks for checking it out for me. Junkyards here I come. This is the best site ever, I would be still stuck on step one in bringing this great old car back to life.
by PocolocoBob
Thu Apr 04, 2013 6:52 pm
Forum: 1987-1991
Topic: Throttle body coolant tubes for a 1990 SSE
Replies: 14
Views: 3769

Re: Throttle body coolant tubes for a 1990 SSE

Here is a link to the gallery with pics of the throttle body lines. They have gray calk on them but the pics show the location on the Throttle body.

http://www.pontiacbonnevilleclub.com/ga ... play_media
by PocolocoBob
Thu Apr 04, 2013 12:05 pm
Forum: 1987-1991
Topic: Throttle body coolant tubes for a 1990 SSE
Replies: 14
Views: 3769

Re: Throttle body coolant tubes for a 1990 SSE

These lines are actually metal, not rubber. One of them has a two hole flange. Does that make a difference?
by PocolocoBob
Wed Apr 03, 2013 10:34 pm
Forum: 1987-1991
Topic: Throttle body coolant tubes for a 1990 SSE
Replies: 14
Views: 3769

Re: Throttle body coolant tubes for a 1990 SSE

There are two lines from the throttle body, both are 3/8 with 90 degree bends. One of the lines has a two hole flange. I'm hoping somebody knows what the actual names for those parts are and where I can get them.
by PocolocoBob
Wed Apr 03, 2013 9:04 pm
Forum: 1987-1991
Topic: Throttle body coolant tubes for a 1990 SSE
Replies: 14
Views: 3769

Throttle body coolant tubes for a 1990 SSE

I put a used low mileage motor in my 1990 bonnie SSE. All went well except I need to replace the two throttle body coolant tubes. I can't seem to find them at my neighborhood parts store. Can anybody give me some direction?
by PocolocoBob
Wed Apr 03, 2013 8:55 pm
Forum: 1987-1991
Topic: Motor mount question
Replies: 2
Views: 1714

Re: Motor mount question

Big thanks to you Bjkthegame, found them online using info from you
by PocolocoBob
Sat Mar 30, 2013 12:29 pm
Forum: 1987-1991
Topic: Motor mount question
Replies: 2
Views: 1714

Motor mount question

I'm changing the motor in my 1990 SSE. My mechanic only has a limited amount of time and would like to have the new mounts on hand. The problem is there are a lot of different mounts for that model according to my parts guy. Is there a way to tell which mounts to order? Is it listed in the codes ...
by PocolocoBob
Fri Mar 15, 2013 10:52 am
Forum: 1987-1991
Topic: steering rack
Replies: 1
Views: 1891

steering rack

My continuing saga of bringing Dads car back to life:
I need to change out my steering rack. The problem is when I look up the part, there are a couple of variations that fit my car but I can't seem break down the search enough to find which one is right for my car. Does anybody know the correct OEM ...
by PocolocoBob
Thu Mar 14, 2013 11:18 pm
Forum: Introductions for new members
Topic: Anyone in the long island ny area
Replies: 10
Views: 1838

Re: Anyone in the long island ny area

There is another thread on this site from someone else. This other thread breaks it down pretty well with more photos. It's not that complicated but time consuming. Take your time.
by PocolocoBob
Thu Mar 14, 2013 11:15 pm
Forum: Introductions for new members
Topic: Anyone in the long island ny area
Replies: 10
Views: 1838

Re: Anyone in the long island ny area

There is a Jo-anne's in the same shopping center as bed bath and beyond in Babylon on Montauk Highway. I won't be around on Saturday but I will be around Sunday afternoon. I have a few pictures in galleries on this site. Search the galleries under pocolocobob. Keep in mind I am just starting to work ...
by PocolocoBob
Thu Mar 14, 2013 7:18 pm
Forum: Introductions for new members
Topic: Anyone in the long island ny area
Replies: 10
Views: 1838

Re: Anyone in the long island ny area

When you initially take the headliner and form out if the vehicle try to bend it without folding it too much.
by PocolocoBob
Thu Mar 14, 2013 7:17 pm
Forum: Introductions for new members
Topic: Anyone in the long island ny area
Replies: 10
Views: 1838

Re: Anyone in the long island ny area

The headliner came out good. here's what you need:

- molding / trim popper tools (plastic) from harbor freight $5.00
- headliner adhesive spray from pep boys $12.99
- headliner fabric from jo-anne's fabric & craft store (2 yards 14.99 each) $30.00

Jo-anne's stocks actual headliner material in a ...
by PocolocoBob
Thu Mar 14, 2013 6:45 pm
Forum: 1987-1991
Topic: 193,000 miles and can't build up oil pressure
Replies: 8
Views: 1843

Re: 193,000 miles and can't build up oil pressure

A lot to digest but I'm on it. Thanks for the info, I'm glad to have some direction.
by PocolocoBob
Tue Mar 12, 2013 8:13 pm
Forum: 1987-1991
Topic: 193,000 miles and can't build up oil pressure
Replies: 8
Views: 1843

Re: 193,000 miles and can't build up oil pressure

Another thing is that the car sat without starting for six years. My dumb question is how does that cause my problems?
by PocolocoBob
Mon Mar 11, 2013 11:46 pm
Forum: 1987-1991
Topic: 193,000 miles and can't build up oil pressure
Replies: 8
Views: 1843

Re: 193,000 miles and can't build up oil pressure

My oil temp is in range. I will take that as advice about a mechanical guage.
by PocolocoBob
Mon Mar 11, 2013 11:39 pm
Forum: 1987-1991
Topic: 193,000 miles and can't build up oil pressure
Replies: 8
Views: 1843

Re: 193,000 miles and can't build up oil pressure

Diminished pickup and a ticking from the engine. I just tried running it without the belt for a few seconds to see if the clicking is from the motor, it was.
by PocolocoBob
Sun Mar 10, 2013 9:15 pm
Forum: 1987-1991
Topic: 193,000 miles and can't build up oil pressure
Replies: 8
Views: 1843

193,000 miles and can't build up oil pressure

I have a 1990 bonnie with193,000 miles and can't build up oil pressure. Anybody know if there anything I can do before I just change the motor? I'm just going by the dash gauge, and I don't have the greatest pick up either.