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Thank you all for the great guidance. Talked to the mechanic today and took the pics that were sent. He agreed that the problem was not the motor. It just needs the motor repair kit. Yey! [P.S. Ol' Yeller -- I'll make sure that I follow your guidance on the pricing!]

For a 2 lb. package, we just drop it in a Priority Mail flat rate box. As long as it is priority mail, it gets here just fine. We're going to be at our 2nd home in Ohio, so will talk to on-island mechanic before we leave and make sure that this will fix problem. Thanks so much!

Barney, thanks for reply. We had planned to have the needed part shipped to our Ohio address since we will be on the mainland for a couple of months. Since the Reatta is the only one on island, the mechanic is certified, but not familiar with Reattas. He may have just assumed that the motor has failed. How can he be sure?

Thanks to your input a month ago, the overheating problem that I was having with my Reatta in St. Thomas is for the most part resolved. Now, it's the passenger headlight that won't work! It was flipping up intermittently...but now not at all. The mechanic on island thinks the motor needs to be replaced, but it's going to cost $500 to get one here. I know the headlights on the Reatta seem to be a chronic design issue. Suggestions for less expensive ways to get it operating again? Is a new motor the only solution? Does the Retro-Fit Reatta Headlight Motor Repair Kit work? Thx.:confused:

Everyone wants a reason to come to St. Thomas!!! Liked all the rest of your suggestions and ideas for how to address the problem. Thanks

Given the 80-90 degree temperatures on island, I do run the AC [usually on medium]. Suggestions/recommendations/experiences make sense. The challenge will be finding someone who knows what they are doing!

Thanks for your thoughts. It's difficult to find great mechanics on island. Think that we may have found one. We had the car completely checked out before we shipped it in December from Cincinnati. Not sure that they did a complete flush and fill of the radiator or thoroughly checked all the things that could go wrong in a hot, humid environment. Will follow-up on your suggestions.

Thanks for the input! The radiator is not leaking and seems to be holding fluid just fine. Do you still think replacing the radiator is a good idea?

We have a 1990 Buick Reatta with 57,000 miles on it which we purchased new in Cincinnati, OH. In December, we shipped the REATTA from Cincinnati to our new home in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. The temperatures on island are usually in the low to mid-80's year round. There are lots of hills and need for braking on island. The maximum driving speed is about 35. Normal driving speed is in the 20's. Since the car arrived, we discovered that the engine temperature tends to run high on hills, almost to the point of overheating before the front engine fan comes on. Once the fan comes on, the temperature drops down. Obviously, the car settings were intended for a more seasonal climate with higher speed driving conditions. The island mechanics aren't familiar with the vehicle. Any suggestions about what can be done to adjust/fix the problem?

Never thought that the day would come when we would part with "our baby"--the Reatta. We absolutely love this car and have maintained it in excellent condition. Since we are now spending only half our time on the mainland and have limited garage space, we want to find a new home for our Reatta so that it can continued to be enjoyed. Details and shown below and pictures are attached. Hope you'll consider adding our car to your collection. Year: 1990 Coupe: Yes Mileage: 53500 Considered Correct? Yes Location:VIN: 1G4EC13C7LB901170 Title: Clear Any Accident History? Yes, minor. Car looks perfect Asking Price: $10,500 [OBO] Willing to take trade: No Exterior Color: Grey Interior Color: Grey Leather Paint Original? Yes Paint Condition? Excellent Belt & Bumper Molding Color: Body Color Body Dents: No Body Rust: No Windshield Chipped or Cracked? No Vent Glass Intact? Yes Rubber surround molding for windshield condition? Excellent (Coupe only) Rubber molding for rear window: Excellent Out Side Mirrors Intact? Yes Headlight Motors Function Correctly? Yes Tail Light Lens: Clear Interior Original? Yes 16 Way Seats? Yes Are Seats Working? Yes Seat Condition? Excellent Drivers interior door panel condition: Excellent Passengers interior door panel condition? <ST1:p<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:pconsole top armrest condition? Door weather stripping condition: Excellent <O:pHeadliner Condition: Excellent <O:pCarpet Condition: Excellent Original Floor Mats: No. Aftermarket Floor Mat Condition: Excellent Condition of Steering Wheel Leather: Aftermarket cover Excellent Sun Roof? No Functional Keyless Entry? Yes Both Remotes? Yes Problems with Electronic Dash items? No Power Windows Work Correctly? Yes Power Seats Work Correctly? Yes Power Door Locks Work Correctly? Yes Power Antenna Work Correctly? Yes Original Sound System? Yes - Speakers Factory CD Player? No Sound System Fully Functional? Yes Aftermarket Sound System Equipment? Yes If Y describe: JVC – CD/AM-FM/Cassette A/C Functional? Yes Has the A/C been converted from R12 to R134A? No Does the suspension require any attention? No Tire Brand: Not sure Remaining Tread: Limited wear on tires Are All Tires Matched? Yes Factory Wheels? <ST1:p<st1:PlaceName>Yes</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName>Factory</st1:PlaceName><st1:PlaceName>Wheel</st1:PlaceName><st1:PlaceType>Center</st1:PlaceType></ST1:p Caps Condition: Excellent Missing Caps? None Any Brake Components Replaced? (Y/N) If Y describe the part(s) replaced and when? 10/09 Brake pads and rotors replaced Last Time Brake System Was Flushed? 10/09 <O:pOriginal Engine? Yes Original Engine Rebuilt? No Does Engine require attention? No When was last tune up? 10/09 Has rarely been driven Does the engine, cooling system, power steering, or brake system leak any fluids? No How often do you change the oil? Every 3-4000 miles <O:pOriginal Transmission? Yes Does Transmission require attention? No When was last Transmission Service? Checked 10/09 <O:pAny Transmission Leaks? No Have CV joints been replaced? No I have Most receipts for this vehicle's service history 10 years or more service receipts available Does the car have the owners manual portfolio? Yes For 90/91 Reattas only, does the owners manual portfolio contain: Craftsmens Log Yes Tire gauge Yes Flashlight Not sure Buick Road Atlas No In General, What items need attention? None My Reatta Drives: Excellently I am the ONLY owner of this Reatta. I have owned this Reatta for 21 Years Serious Inquiries only may Contact Me at 513-961-5031 or email me at bhinckley@cinci.rr.com