I drove the snot out of it...... just like every other day.
What did you do to your G-Body today? [2011-2018]
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Drove around today running errands. Also bought some stuff for future use yesterday. New copper oil line and fittings, timing cover gasket set. I bought it just for the rope seal, but extra gaskets don't hurt. Radiator hose purchased yesterday is holding up fine. I need a little clamp to hold it. It being for a points car, there's still about an inch of breathing room around the HEI, so that's nice. Bought two new ratchets to replace my broken 3/8 and the 1/4 my brother stole/lost.
Also, ran over this f*ckin thing. Put a plug in the tire. In spring I'll get 2 new and put em on the front, current fronts will go on the back. This would probably go better in the "What did you buy for your g body today" thread, but I'm lazy and already had this page open.
Also, ran over this f*ckin thing. Put a plug in the tire. In spring I'll get 2 new and put em on the front, current fronts will go on the back. This would probably go better in the "What did you buy for your g body today" thread, but I'm lazy and already had this page open.
arm and hammer toothpaste will do a nice job too....
Looks like you are over inflating your tires from the way it is wearing..
the tire is wearing in the middle which indicates the pressure is too high
Started to take the steering column apart to fix the turn signal lever. While taking it apart I discovered a steel wire hanging from the column behind the plastic trim with a spare set of car keys dangling around. Comes in handy since I got the car without the door keys, saves me 25 bucks for new locks.
I have done a few burnouts/donuts with these tires, they aren't "mint" anymore. But I've always kept them at 35psi. My rear body bushings and shocks are *ss, maybe that has something to do with it? I go over a bump and it sounds like the whole car fell apart. Go over it in a new car and it's fine. They're cheap *ss gabriel shocks. I need to get the HD Bilsteins that I want.
35psi is what I run them at.
Mr.Sony I salute you! When I had Buicks I could not believe how hard it was to get everyday stuff let alone parts for a custom installation. Worse than Pontiac. I finally gave up and stayed with Pontiac stuff but I have to say- those Buick 350's are one of the best ever street motors.
They truly are. Lightweight, deep skirt, high nickle, super strong and durable blocks. Literally their only downsides are the marginal oiling system in stock form, but just a new timing cover with oil pump which can be bought at most parts stores (although TA has the "best" ones, already assembled, double drilled for 350 and 231 pans), and proper bearing clearances they'll last forever. And with heads coming out very soon, if anyone has a 231, there's almost no reason not to swap a SBB in.
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