Buick Reatta

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1. Reatta Resources

   By Ronnie, December 16, 2017
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   • Ronnie
   • December 16, 2017

2. Reatta Parts Vendors

   By Ronnie, March 15, 2018
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   • Ronnie
   • March 15, 2018

3. Supercharging (this time, it's real) 1 2 3 4 15

   By Guest F14CRAZY, February 19, 2006
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   • ChrisWhewell
   • October 10, 2015

4. 88-89 Window & mirror switch restoration

   By Fox W., March 29, 2011
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   • Fox W.
   • August 2, 2013

5. What did you do to your Reatta today? <ongoing thread> 1 2 3 4 28

   By SeanR, April 8, 2012
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   • Ed Luddy
   • October 9, 2022

6. Help, my seat belt is fully extendd and won't retract.

   By Guest r_rod, March 14, 2007
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   • padgett
   • June 22, 2020

7. How to remove stubborn harmonic balancer (aka crankshaft pulley) bolt 1 2

   By Guest crazytrain2, July 16, 2012
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   • padgett
   • March 18, 2019

8. Timken vs National

   By padgett, November 22, 2010
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   • padgett
   • December 9, 2010

9. Tried and True??? How to Refurbish Car Batteries

   By Guest ReattaFan1, January 13, 2011
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   • johnemac
   • January 16, 2011

10. Favorite Pictures of My Buick Reatta 1 2 3 4 7

    By MrEarl, March 23, 2016
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    • Kevin M
    • April 16

11. Series II L67/ 6 speed manual conversion 1 2 3

    By Guest F14CRAZY, July 5, 2007
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    • Guest
    • January 29, 2015

12. How long can I drive on tires installed backwards?

    By aschamen, September 20, 2005
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    • Machiner 55
    • October 10, 2012

13. Rubber grommet piece fell into the intake manifold, or beyond!

    By Guest G Froelich, October 17, 2009
    • 22 replies
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    • padgett
    • October 22, 2009

14. Hard starts after sitting overnight.

    By fsc2, July 25, 2008
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    • fsc2
    • September 2, 2008

15. Reatta Resources

    By Rawja, August 21, 2010
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    • Rawja
    • August 21, 2010

16. Anyone used Enviro-Safe Refrigerant yet?

    By hinspect, April 16, 2011
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    • 60FlatTop
    • April 28, 2016

17. AC compressor won't kick in during charge

    By heygibb, May 9, 2010
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    • Guest
    • June 17, 2010

18. Brake Accumulator Alternatives 1 2 3 4 5

    By Guest PontiacDude210, January 6, 2015
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    • Machiner 55
    • November 25, 2015

19. How do I make leather seats shiny again?

    By Ronnie, May 17, 2011
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    • raleets
    • June 23, 2011

20. What scanners and diagnostics are available for OBD1 ?

    By TexasJohn55, May 21, 2013
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    • padgett
    • May 24, 2013

21. Turns over but won't fire 1 2

    By Guest 69judge, March 7, 2009
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    • D-a-n-i-e-l
    • March 23, 2014

22. Florida collector and antique licence tags

    By Guest Richard D, May 15, 2012
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    • padgett
    • May 24, 2012

23. 1990 Instrument Cluster 1 2 3

    By Guest JohnW, April 23, 2010
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    • ChrisWhewell
    • October 7, 2020

24. Mevotech brand auto parts

    By Guest crazytrain2, June 2, 2010
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    • Guest
    • June 5, 2010

25. Reatta owner's age 1 2 3 4 5

    By anselmail, April 18, 2006
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    • ol' yeller
    • July 30, 2014

26. Is it possible for oil additives to increase oil pressure?

    By Guest Kitskaboodle, February 28, 2014
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    • Ronnie
    • March 3, 2014

27. 3800 Timing Chain 1 2

    By Guest C.F.Massie, February 4, 2005
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    • Guest
    • May 28, 2016

28. 3800 series 1 temperature sending unit location???

    By Guest, September 19, 2002
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    • Ben Bruce aka First Born
    • June 3, 2022

29. Engine Miss at idle when engine is warm

    By Guest Brolliar, July 8, 2010
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    • Guest
    • July 13, 2010

30. *Help* 1990 Buick Reatta Brake Booster.

    By Guest Cajun Reatta, January 2, 2012
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    • Rawja
    • January 4, 2012

31. Steering wheel is loose; anyone have experience fixing this problem?

    By Reatta Man, March 14, 2001
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    • Guest
    • July 2, 2012

32. Reatta Prototypes 1 2 3 4

    By DTakas, July 1, 2004
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    • laurier
    • October 16, 2005

33. 1991 3800 Buick -- OBD-1 Code 41

    By Guest Bill_Boro, December 7, 2008
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    • Ronnie
    • October 13, 2012

34. Starts, dies, won't start, but wait a bit and it starts again

    By Guest drumforever, September 19, 2007
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    • padgett
    • May 8, 2015

35. Front Caliper Upgrade 1 2 3 4

    By Richard S, August 4, 2007
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    • CADCHRIS
    • July 12, 2013

36. Is it possible to have an ABS light but no codes???

    By Guest Kitskaboodle, July 13, 2009
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    • Guest
    • July 16, 2009

37. Ignition Cylinder locked in the on position

    By reattahave, October 17, 2008
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    • Guest
    • November 13, 2008

38. 1989 Engine shut off while driving... what can cause this?

    By NCBRIJEN, August 3, 2014
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    • KDirk
    • October 22, 2014

39. SAFETY ISSUE FOR MANY GM V6 FRONT DRIVE VEHICLES!!!!!!! 1 2 3

    By manikmekanik, March 26, 2007
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    • Guest
    • September 12, 2011

40. A/c blower will not shut off 1 2

    By Guest squiretom, July 20, 2010
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    • Guest
    • November 29, 2011

41. UPDATE - FOR SALE REATTA COUPES,CONVERTIBLES, SHOW WINNERS!!!!!! 1 2

    By manikmekanik, August 22, 2005
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    • manikmekanik
    • March 28, 2007

42. 1990 4T60 transmission shift module symptoms.. 1 2

    By ptt, December 30, 2012
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    • padgett
    • March 13, 2013

43. 1989 Buick reatta problems? 1 2

    By Guest Ryguy92503, February 14, 2012   

    • 1989
    • buick
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      Tagged with:

      • 1989
      • buick
      • electrical
      • lights
      • reatta
    • 47 replies
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    • DAVES89
    • February 15, 2012

44. I'm Buying! Is the Reatta reliable?

    By Guest, June 26, 2000
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    • Guest
    • July 25, 2000

45. Sub Frame Bushings 1 2 3

    By Guest Craig57, August 14, 2009
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    • Fox W.
    • March 13, 2017

46. Center Console Removal,Gear Indicator Light Replacement Finally!

    By Guest CL_Reatta, July 4, 2006
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    • Guest
    • September 20, 2014

47. Won't start after harmonic balancer install

    By Guest snapier, January 23, 2012
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    • padgett
    • January 25, 2012

48. UPDATE - FOR SALE REATTA COUPES,CONVERTIBLES, SHOW WINNERS!!!!!! 1 2

    By manikmekanik, August 22, 2005
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    • manikmekanik
    • March 28, 2007

49. RWD'ing my Reatta 1 2

    By Old Man Jimbo, July 2, 2015
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    • tbenvie
    • September 24, 2016

50. Engine cradle bushings.

    By Barney Eaton, March 24, 2009
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    • NCReatta
    • September 19, 2011

51. Headlight replacement

    By Guest Kingglory, October 29, 2009
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    • wws944
    • November 9, 2009

52. When is it an antique

    By Guest Richard D, February 23, 2011
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    • KDirk
    • February 26, 2011

53. Continually Running pump, NEW accumulator STILL no brake PWR. 1 2

    By Guest RoadmstrNReatta, October 23, 2008
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    • Guest
    • November 4, 2008

54. Reattas for sale on Criagslist, eBay, etc. * Not Mine* 1 2 3

    By Ronnie, December 20, 2017   

    • for sale - cars
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    • B Jake Moran
    • October 19, 2020

55. Rear Sway Bar Bushings Again 1 2 3

    By D-a-n-i-e-l, December 27, 2012
    • 105 replies
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    • D-a-n-i-e-l
    • January 11, 2021

56. 88-89 radio change 1 2

    By D-a-n-i-e-l, December 10, 2006
    • 51 replies
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    • D-a-n-i-e-l
    • May 29, 2008

57. ABS to Vacuum conversion

    By Coop, October 8, 2001
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    • padgett
    • May 13, 2018

58. How Much Does a "Salvage" Title Affect Value?

    By ol' yeller, April 5, 2008
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    • Richard S
    • April 7, 2008

59. High Idle Problem Identified (98% certainty)!

    By Bushwack, November 15, 2012
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    • Guest
    • November 20, 2012

60. Cleaning tail lights (and removing scratches)

    By Bushwack, February 7, 2012
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    • SeanR
    • February 8, 2012

61. 90 brake problems, pulling and locking 1 2

    By Guest, April 24, 2000
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    • Ronnie
    • April 28, 2009

62. Polishing the Tail Light Lens

    By Guest, June 22, 2000
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    • Guest
    • July 12, 2000

63. Moving Reatta prototype convertible 1 2 3 4

    By Barney Eaton, March 4, 2012
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    • Guest
    • July 4, 2013

64. Love, and hate relationship reatta 1 2 3

    By Guest blazer1997, February 2, 2007
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    • Guest
    • February 27, 2007

65. Coolants gone but no visible leaks???? Just replaced therm and flushed radiator.

    By Guest spiering.lucas, May 25, 2011   

    • coolant
    • head gasket
    • (and 3 more)

      Tagged with:

      • coolant
      • head gasket
      • overheat
      • radiator
      • thermostat
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    • Guest
    • May 25, 2011

66. Radio replacement (1990)

    By Bushwack, February 22, 2011
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    • D-a-n-i-e-l
    • May 13, 2014

67. Vinyl armrest repair?

    By Guest wally888, July 14, 2004
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    • Tinker
    • October 10, 2004

68. 88 Reatta L67 Swap

    By ReattaTType, April 5, 2010
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    • rjfranken
    • July 18, 2010

69. Question about :BUICK REATTA HEADLIGHT MOTOR REPAIR KIT on Ebay

    By NCBRIJEN, March 25, 2005
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    • Cadillac White
    • June 6, 2005

70. Are suggestions on removing the brake lines from the ABS unit?

    By Guest Kitskaboodle, December 7, 2009
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    • Guest
    • December 14, 2009

71. Reatta Headlight Issues? Read This!

    By Rawja, May 8, 2012
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    • Rawja
    • May 8, 2012

72. 1988 & 1989 CRT touch screen Repair

    By reatta man 3, January 26, 2006
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    • Guest
    • May 23, 2006

73. Series 1 Supercharged

    By Guest breather, July 26, 2011
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    • handmedownreatta
    • August 3, 2011

74. Dash inverter removal ideas? 1 2 3

    By DAVES89, January 17, 2010
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    • Waddy2001
    • April 25, 2016

75. 55 series tires versus 60 series

    By 122838B, August 14, 2006
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    • Guest
    • August 16, 2006

76. Regular Fuel in a 3800 Supercharge Regal

    By charlie1, December 24, 2003
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    • charlie1
    • December 28, 2003

77. 1989 Reatta - finished 8 month restoration - now with engine trouble *SOLVED* 1 2 3 4 5

    By Fox W., February 22, 2013
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    • Fox W.
    • September 4, 2015

78. 1988 buick reatta electrical problems

    By Seth Rose, January 30, 2011
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    • Seth Rose
    • February 2, 2011

79. trans cooler lines high press?

    By Guest sptfr43, March 2, 2009
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    • Guest
    • June 4, 2011

80. Teves Anti Lock Brake System

    By MarkV, February 7, 2013
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    • Jim
    • February 7, 2013

81. 1989 CRT / Radio issue

    By MCHinson, December 31, 2013
    • 31 replies
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    • Machiner 55
    • July 17, 2014

82. how do i remove the lock cylinder from the glovebox?

    By handmedownreatta, November 21, 2009
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    • NCReatta
    • November 23, 2009

83. Thumbs UP for Slick 50 Transmission Treatment!

    By tnheygirl, December 6, 2002
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    • Guest
    • July 15, 2003

84. Rough Idle Suddenly After Alternator Replacement

    By Guest, August 2, 2002
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    • padgett
    • August 2, 2002

85. To paint or not to paint prior to selling?

    By Guest, September 5, 2002
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    • Guest
    • September 18, 2002

86. 1990 Brake Issue 1 2 3

    By Guest flajunkie, August 6, 2016
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    • Ronnie
    • February 11, 2017

87. Oil Pan gasket- dry install with no RTV?

    By SeanR, January 22, 2013
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    • padgett
    • January 23, 2013

88. Front Bumper Modification UPDATE pics 1 2

    By Guest spyhunter2k, December 12, 2006
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    • Guest
    • January 10, 2007

89. ABS/Brake electrical issue or...

    By Bushwack, February 15, 2013
    • 24 replies
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    • DarrenG
    • August 29, 2018

90. Fuel Pump installation

    By HRP, July 3, 2009
    • 12 replies
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    • Guest
    • July 11, 2009

91. It Never Fails, Except When It Does 1 2 3

    By ol' yeller, January 15, 2010
    • 103 replies
    • 8.2k views
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    • Anthon
    • February 8

92. The big brake conversion (and this time, it's real). 1 2

    By Guest F14CRAZY, September 5, 2006
    • 76 replies
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    • Guest
    • October 27, 2006

93. Radio Schematic 1 2

    By Guest The Goggi, July 27, 2009
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    • Guest
    • January 8, 2010

94. Free antenna fix 1 2

    By Barney Eaton, January 21, 2011
    • 69 replies
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    • Guest
    • March 5, 2011

95. Teves conversion debacle 1 2

    By Guest steakneggs, January 26, 2008
    • 70 replies
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    • Guest
    • May 27, 2008

96. 3800 II Supercharged Engine Swap 1 2

    By Guest cdoersom, January 13, 2002
    • 43 replies
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    • D-a-n-i-e-l
    • March 24, 2012

97. Front-right tire rubbing wheel well after rack was replaced 1 2

    By Guest imported_Fox W., January 11, 2007
    • 55 replies
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    • charlie1
    • February 6, 2007

98. Reatta: A future collectible? Really??

    By Bushwack, February 13, 2015
    • 29 replies
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    • padgett
    • October 20, 2015

99. Midas Cat Convertor pricing waaay out of sight :)

    By Roadster90, April 24, 2010
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    • Guest
    • April 26, 2010

100. 89 GM3800 VIN "C" Service Engine Soon light 1 2

     By Guest crazytrain2, March 2, 2013
     • 55 replies
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     • 2seater
     • June 6, 2013