Recent content by PontiacHO

Yes. That’s a 2 bbl. Station wagon frame and suspension and Chevelle front clip.

Your question about the CEO is valid but in my opinion proves just one point… GM is making so much profit on the sell of these vehicles even with engine failures-replacements the major shareholders don’t care. As has been mentioned, the masses will keep buying them.

Keep it simple. Valvoline VR1 20w50 or Castrol For Classics 20w50.

if your engine is stock then lean towards a stock torque converter. On your back with car on jackstands is dangerous.

Snap-on has always been crazy expensive. My tools don’t need to have surgery like finishes. They get used for their intended purpose and that finish gets worn…

I prop wrapped a sumerged tarp early one morning going out into the ICW. Set the trolling motor on spot lock and waited for Tow Boat US. He got behind me and managed to cut the tarp off while unwinding it. Went fishing anyway.

Why not this? This is what Mercury uses.

The end game is Speed is funded by the “winner” which is (let me guess) Pennzoil! We all are brand loyal about motor oil, cars, coffee, shaving cream, tires, and the list goes on. I definitely have my favorites of anything that is produced. It’s just no fun to accept that sticking to a strict...

Station folks or car owner added fuel additives in hopes of clearing out water…. Hence high concentration of alcohol.

My wife likes following these trucks. I don’t. The grease etc. that they sling, drop, and ultimately blow back gets all over her car. They have many grease fittings that get loaded up during service and the excess grease builds up and constantly drops.

https://pqia.org/advisoriesconsumer-alerts-and-dont-buys/ Good place to start.

There’s more shops like you’ve experienced than really good ones unfortunately. Low miles since rebuild is now irrelevant. That engine has suffered damage that has to be addressed.

Start with a disassembly and freshen this engine up. No matter what your shop did or didn’t do, having a fresh engine for your restoration is very satisfying and makes for a successful result. I’ve personally had something similar in that I purchased a semi restored 67 Chevelle with a “rebuilt”...

Whatever it’s had for 23 years has done the job. Carry on.

I’m 68 and owned way too many vehicles. 30ish or so between what I bought for teenagers-college aged children and my wife’s cars. She traveled for he job and drove 55k miles annually. We always ensured her cars were under warranty. The most unreliable cars were two Hondas and a Volvo. 1982 Civic...