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Doug Harness

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  1. Ronnie, is the filter inside the original Reatta air filter box?
  2. 1988 Buick Reatta for sale near Cadillac, Michigan 49601 - Classics on Autotrader
  3. The trouble code was E034 which is "MAF Sensor Voltage Low". In the original post, I said it was running OK, but that's no longer true. It's starts OK, but dies after idling a few minutes. Is it recommended to replace the full assembly or the sensor only? Thanks!
  4. I'm getting the attached message on the '89. It doesn't seem to be related to the starting or charging systems, and it is running OK. Suggestions?
  5. I broke the Spill Master Euro Jr cupholder that I’ve had in the ’89 for years. I checked a few auto parts stores and WM but didn’t find a good replacement. I found it online and ordered it from Pep Boys. See picture. The package lists the manufacturer as Hopkins Manufacturing Corp with a website www.GoGearMobile.com. I also ordered a twin cup version, but I’m not sure how and if I’ll use it.
  6. No, I haven't, Barney. I'll search for them.
  7. John, where did you find the Spring Lock/Action Hose Clamps for radiator hoses? I found that type of clamp in smaller sizes for other hoses, but I haven't been able to find large sizes for radiator hoses.
  8. Kevin, were either of the seats in good condition?
  9. Thanks, guys! I'll give those a try.
  10. The rubber seal around the back windshield of the ’89 is very dry and starting to peel. I found old posts from 2008 and 2009 about repairing with a paintable silicone caulk. Has anyone found any newer repair method or product since these old posts?
  11. My '91 has 135K, so it's well beyond your preference. Good luck with your search.
  12. Brenda, what sort of odometer miles would you consider for a '91?
  13. I definitely see some similarity in the lines of the early 70's Riviera. Isn't this considered a trunk in the Crossfire coupe?
  14. New concept car http://www.buick.com/avenir-concept-vehicle.html
  15. Thanks guys! I thought I might be heading in the wrong direction and needed some second opinions.
  16. I need to replace tires on the '89 soon. They still have a lot of tread, but they're almost 12 years old. I've seen several posts about changing to larger diameter wheels, but I really like the original '89 wheels. I'm considering switching from 215-65-15 to a 215-75-15 tires, which will increase the height by 1.7 inches with the original wheels. Will that cause any problems?
  17. If anyone is interested, there is an '89 Allante with 10,861 miles for sale in Amarillo. I guy I work was "thinning the herd" and sold it recently to Bobby Duby Motors, http://www.bobbyduby.com. It's also listed on autotrader.com.
  18. Bleach, thanks for posting pictures of your '56 Ford. It brought back memories of my '56, which was my first car.
  19. Thanks, I was looking in the fuses inside the car.
  20. The '91 Reatta does not have the switch to lock the headlights in the up position. Which fuse controls the headlight motors on the '91?
  21. The compressor went out on our '91 coupe in September 2010. The total bill to replace the compressor and do the conversion to R134A was $674.39.
  22. If the new owner needs a mechanic in Amarillo, I recommend Mondini's at Hillside and Bell. They've done work on both our Reatta's as well as another car. Steve Mondini has a good crew and they do excellent work. A couple of years ago, a customer needed a clutch repair in a 1930's Terraplane. It was an unusual repair, and Steve tracked down a guy in California that talked him through the process. Nice guy and great shop.
  23. A few years ago I replaced a broken handle on our '89 with a new one. If I had it to do again, I would get a used part with switch. I miss "the show".
  24. Our ’91 was converted to R134A in 2010 when the compressor went out. The bill including the compressor was $674.39. It has made it through 2 summers and has not required any additional coolant. Our ’89 was converted to R134A in 2004. The bill for the conversion was $183.96. It has made it through 9 summers and has not required any additional coolant. I really can’t tell any difference in cooling. We have hot summers, but we don’t have the high humidity of the southeast.
  25. A few years ago my wife saw a silver coupe in a mall parking lot. That night she gave me grief about being at the mall when I should have been at work. That's when we discovered there were 3 silver coupes in our area.
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