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Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-23-2023, 07:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 447
Posted By mgarblik
I would try to find the exact leak exit point and...

I would try to find the exact leak exit point and go from there. Pontiac engines are extremely difficult to make 100% leak free. Not to say it can't be done, but a stray drip here and there seems...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-23-2023, 03:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 838
Posted By F ROCK
I wouldnt buy one that had three wheels. Those...

I wouldnt buy one that had three wheels. Those were common in the parts stores for a while and i've struggled to keep them from suddenly tipping.
The one I have now has 4 wheels, out on four...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-05-2023, 12:16 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 4,731
Posted By kingbuzzo
I feel the same way - It's just not the same.... ...

I feel the same way - It's just not the same....

Hopefully I'll be dead by the time folks shart doing electric swaps...lol
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-05-2023, 12:04 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 4,731
Posted By Greg Reid
I've been reading this thread but wasn't planning...

I've been reading this thread but wasn't planning to post to it because I don't have super strong feelings about it. I like Pontiac engines in my Pontiac but you do what you want with yours.... But...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-01-2023, 10:40 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 4,731
Posted By mgarblik
Why having a Pontiac engine is important in a vintage Pontiac car?

I started this thread because there is some heated banter going in another thread about a restomod 72 TA on BAT. (which BTW, has a Pontiac engine) Why does a Pontiac engine matter? Who cares? ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-24-2023, 09:28 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,787
Posted By mgarblik
With the quality parts you listed for the build,...

With the quality parts you listed for the build, I would source another crankshaft. At the very minimum, that crankshaft needs to be ground and polished properly to use, and I would not risk it. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-17-2023, 07:15 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,951
Posted By mgarblik
Taglich Equity has had SCAT and AFR for about a...

Taglich Equity has had SCAT and AFR for about a year? Not aware of any specific issues with either company yet. That is the important point. Just check everything from this point forward extra...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-16-2023, 09:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 982
Posted By MUSLCAH
Spray everything with Fluid Film....been using it...

Spray everything with Fluid Film....been using it for years,with excellent results.

Just don’t get the undah carriage wash in the Wintah time.....do that in May...then reapply Fluid film.

I do...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-08-2023, 11:24 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 18,794
Posted By mgarblik
Next week I will be driving 1050 miles round trip...

Next week I will be driving 1050 miles round trip from Dayton, OH to Norcross, GA for training. My school has a bunch of electric cars and trucks including 4 Tesla's. I can drive anything I want. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-27-2023, 04:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,682
Posted By Schurkey
Spacer or no spacer makes no difference. What...

Spacer or no spacer makes no difference. What matters is ride-height.

The usual problem with jacking-up the back end of an A-body for tire clearance is that it makes the suspension subject to...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-21-2023, 08:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,059
Posted By nas t eh
It should probably cite sources and name drop,...

It should probably cite sources and name drop, then tell us how long it has been gathering information and how uneducated we all are,, then it would be OK.
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-28-2023, 11:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,507
Posted By 400 4spd.
Hopefully neither of you has to use Bank of...

Hopefully neither of you has to use Bank of Amerika.
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-25-2023, 07:00 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,460
Posted By necdb3
I gladly donated but I don't think shaming people...

I gladly donated but I don't think shaming people is the answer. IDK, just saying.
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-23-2022, 01:04 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,482
Posted By turbo69bird
Agreed! They were smarter too. Because they had...

Agreed! They were smarter too. Because they had to deal with actual problems not made up ones .
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-23-2022, 01:03 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,482
Posted By 71GP76TA
When I was growing up in the 1970's...

When I was growing up in the 1970's midwest(ND,MT,WY). People weren't pussies like they are today. They didn't shut down schools and roads. I remember going out for recess at school when it was -22...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-08-2022, 04:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 578
Posted By Goatracer1
Am I wrong, a .060 400 would be almost .120 over...

Am I wrong, a .060 400 would be almost .120 over 389?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-30-2022, 03:38 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,033
Posted By Formulas
possible rebuild kit head gaskets were used, ...

possible rebuild kit head gaskets were used, that require a re'torque, and that re'torque did not happen
regardless simple diagnosis will pin point the leak fix that change oil be gentile with it...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-20-2022, 02:44 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 8,517
Posted By vertigto
Although I agree that manuals can be a more fun...

Although I agree that manuals can be a more fun driving experience on open roads, I don't think it makes any sense to say that a 'real' musclecar has 3 pedals.

At this stage in my life (and...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-16-2022, 01:06 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 8,517
Posted By PAUL K
I perfer the auto (TH350/TH400) over a stick...

I perfer the auto (TH350/TH400) over a stick without a doubt, for many reasons. There might be something wrong with me (most likely is) but I find it humorous the majority of guys driving up the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-14-2022, 10:28 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 8,517
Posted By pont3
Rant about manual vs automatic

I've been watching the Mecum auctions for over twenty years, and I am just tired of the condescending attitude toward automatic transmissions and how superior the almighty manual is. In my opinion,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-11-2022, 08:30 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,477
Posted By mgarblik
Never going to get a consensus on this one. Just...

Never going to get a consensus on this one. Just like, "Which brand of oil is best" I can say with confidence the following: 1. most new cars do not have an oil filter you can pre-fill because...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-10-2022, 08:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 610
Posted By F ROCK
Bad Lifters & Bypass Filters

I didnt want to add to the confusion on the other thread.
I'm not trying to sell any one anything; But if you are curious about bypass filters, read on.

I over extended myself a bit; I'd bought...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-19-2022, 06:59 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,622
Posted By 77 TRASHCAN
2 months in...from being dealt a death...

2 months in...from being dealt a death sentence...

I'm staying with my brother and his wife. Walking with a walker, exercises as prescribed by a physical therapist. It is not easy doing them,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-31-2022, 06:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,083
Posted By lust4speed
From what I remember most of the BOP 10-bolt...

From what I remember most of the BOP 10-bolt failures around here were caused by the case spreading and allowing the pinion and ring gear teeth to end up at the bottom of the case. Never saw a...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-13-2022, 02:06 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,622
Posted By Jay S
PY member 77 trashcan was in a bad auto accident

Keep Jeff (77 trashcan here on PY) in your prayers. If you haven’t noticed, he hasn’t been able to post here lately, and it is because he was in a bad car accident earlier in July. Another car rear...
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