Roadster90
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I need a radiator fan motor - I wrote Jim Finn, but not sure if he is still active selling Reatta parts as I have not heard back from him, and I need one kind of quick - anyone have a fan motor please, and Thanks ! Nic
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91 Roadster lurches to the right and dives down somewhat when brakes are applied .... Upon initial application. Car has been in storage for a good while. I tried lightly applying brakes while accelerating and it cured situation briefly but re appeared within a few blocks
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Thank Ya 2seater !!!!!
Nic
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Walmart has Mobil 1 "5W-30 Extended Performance Full Synthetic" oil
on sale with a $15.00 rebate for 5 qt. container.
5 quarts total $9.37 after rebate.
Question/s Please:
I have 1 coupe with 140k
1 roadster with 68k
1 roadster with 45k
*Should I buy the oil for 1 or all of above?
Thanks Folks !!!
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Does anyone know the nomenclature/numbers on the round "bulb/tube" for the sign please. Hesitant to take sign apart before ascertaining if a "bulb" is available...... Thanks !
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spare tire well
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OK - I still wondered....the recycler I called was run/owned by.....females :). They quoted me $0.25 a pound or about $5 - 6.00 a wheel. I just decided to call another recycling yard.........depending on the true weight of course....@ a $0.55 quote per pound I imagine the 4 wheels are ..... really ..... probably worth $45.00 to $50.00. Mr. Finn, With that return you could take the Mrs. to dinner more that a couple of times I would think
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Why for how come cans are worth something, and the wheels not ? Many years ago I remember a fellow that worked for me took several wheels to a recycler, and received 22-23.00 each......is there magnesium or something maybe mixed in with the aluminum lowering the value ?
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Good Grief Charlie Brown.......or Jim
Excellent tree display for sure. The Arbor Day Foundation would probably find the picture interesting.....
I was just holding on to the wheels for when I traveled close to the recycler - I was under the impression that the metal had some value - Wrooooong. I will put a "for free" posting on the NextDoor site.
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For some reason I have been hoarding 4 ..... 90 model wheels for years. I thought when I had time I would trailer them to a recycling location 30 miles away. I called the recycler, and out of curiosity asked what they would bring cash wise.....answer was $0.25 a pound........Is that right ? Any other suggestions of what I can do with them please? Thanks !
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Ohhhh but what a thrill I imagine
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Well Folks, Years ago (maybe 2012-14) I picked up a SS badge for a very reasonable price (don't really remember the price but it was "cheap") because I had bought a SS and with intentions of keeping it. My thoughts were that even then it was supposedly rare.....and if I did have the misfortune of some front end damage I would not have to hunt one down. And besides, I do have right much Reatta memorabilia. Since the topic was being discussed anyway, I was just curious as to what one was ..... really ..... worth these days.
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Thank You ! !
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Hi Folks,
Just out of curiosity ...... Jim, Barney, or other knowledgeable member/s, what is a reasonable (if can be found) price one should pay for SS hood emblem/ornament please? And Thanks !
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Wow and Thank You Padgett. I may have to close this thread due to something out of my control.... I will write you a PM to explain
Nic
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Wow Y-JonFan.....Thank you as well - you might have brought something up. The rear bow has always been very difficult/hard to engage - that is the pins in the bow with whatever is in the "top cover" or receivers that engage. I always have heard something like a solid click. However at some point within the last couple of years I do remember seeing a small amount of daylight in the right inside corner part of the bow seal/gasket after raising the top. I lowered and re raised the top and did not see it again. I will definitely take another look at this as well - that is again raise and lower the top a few times to check.
I will also do an extensive water hose procedure....
I am not sure where it is and even how to use it, but many years ago I bought a special wrench - adjusting tool for the top bow pins or receivers........
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Thanks for the suggestion 28 Chrysler . will take your advice
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Thanks Padgett - we have had that type of weather-rain conditions here as well, but I think afterwards the leaks / "pooling" happened...
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Thank you both Gentlemen........Barney, I am fairly sure I understood your explanation on the channel drain running down to the tube......I took an air gun and blew (about 90-100 lbs.) into the tube where the tube disappears or exits the trunk, and with the action I did not feel any back pressure/resistance. It seemed/sounded that the air was escaping or exiting............somewhere. However I could not locate where the drain/s in front of the rear wheel exit the cars wheel well ? Barney could you provide a general/approximate area or what to look for please?
And Thanks Padget - great idea ..... and the top has been replaced before (and by an excellent well seasoned technician) however "stuff" happens. And rear glass separation is also a possibility. A water hose test is forthcoming (the car is blocked into the rear section of the garage and will take a little time).
Also Gentlemen, by leaving the top in the down position for several months have any effect on the seals/gaskets please?
Thanks Much for the Replies...
Nic
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I posted the below on the Journal and had some views, but no help and or suggestions - can anyone here offer any please?
Thanks,
Nic
When it poured heavily not to long ago the carpet behind the seats was soaked - actually somewhat standing water ! I wrote Barney and he described/suggested dropping the top, locating the 2 drain channels on both sides and blowing them out with a compressor. I had no problem finding the channels and the drains at the end of the channels but when blowing they seemed clear or open.
I have dried the carpet/s well and/but somewhat afraid to leave it out in excessive wet weather (I know I will have to sooner or later). Just curious if anyone has any experience and or other suggestions please? And Thanks,
Nic
*Only other thing I can add is I did leave the top down with the car in the garage for several months and had somewhat of a hard time getting it fitted up/closed again......
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Hi Folks !
I post the below on the Journal and had some views, but no other suggestions - can anyone here offer any please?
Thanks,
Nic
When it poured heavily not to long ago the carpet behind the seats was soaked - actually somewhat standing water ! I wrote Barney and he described/suggested dropping the top, locating the 2 drain channels on both sides and blowing them out with a compressor. I had no problem finding the channels and the drains at the end of the channels but when blowing they seemed clear or open.
I have dried the carpet/s well and/but somewhat afraid to leave it out in excessive wet weather (I know I will have to sooner or later). Just curious if anyone has any experience and or other suggestions please? And Thanks,
Nic
*Only other thing I can add is I did leave the top down with the car in the garage for several months and somewhat of a hard time getting it fitted up again......
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Hmmmm....Padgett - In your link - not sure what you mean Sir......... is the little silver thingie at the bottom of the volt meter and or plug an on - off switch or just a electrical contact?
And if so will it fit the glove box dimensions please? If so I will buy.
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Only one GM dealer near me or on this side of town - I called and fellow didn't even know the car and then when explained he told me to old.....:) . I am going to try another dealer.
But I knew nothing about resistance codes....I will copy/print and carry with me...
Thanks all....
and Mr. Padgett
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Barney,
I found this one on Amazon which looks effective and nice, But it "sadly" does not give dimensions. It gives package dimensions of 6.2 inches.....soooo 6" or a little less maybe ??? How wide is yours please?
I actually think I asked you about this before (when you originally posted), and may have bought one like yours from Wal Mart...But don't know what I did with it if I did ???
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Needed : 1990 Gray left door panel
in Buick Reatta
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Hi Folks !
The left door ultra thin gray covering on the left door panel on my 90 coupe is beyond any possibility of repair. Please someone direct me to a nice door panel
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I just had a thought - is it possible for an upholsterer to recover maybe? Probably waaaaay expensive if possible. Suggestions there as well please.....
Thanks,
Nic