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    Riviera Logo / Script File?

    in Buick Riviera

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    I promised an update and I finally have one. There's nothing like the threat of legal action to kill a thread. I emailed GM Heritage Center (gmhc@gm.com) letting them know what I intended to do and requested permission to use the Riviera logo. My request was forwarded to GM Global Brand Licensing who sent me a very nice reply granting permission for personal use (they were also kind enough to send along several Riviera logos as well as some stock photos of the 1963 Riviera to help in my project). Naturally, GM could not grant blanket permission to use the Riviera logo but other enthusiasts could follow this same approach to get permission for their own personal plates. I received an official (albeit somewhat generic) "No Objection to Use" form which means I can safely post my final results: [ATTACH=CONFIG]290137[/ATTACH] The end result isn't an exact replication of the original but it was close enough for my purposes (and my son was thrilled). If desired, the design could be tweaked to more closely match the original. The only exception is the font used for the actual name. We could not find an exact match to the font used on the original plate so we picked a "fancy cursive" font that was as close as possible. If anyone else is interested in a reproduction "Built Expressly For" plate, let me know and I can put you in touch with the trophy shop I used. If you are looking for a more exact reproduction, I could drop off my original plate and work with the shop to fine tune the design.
    Looks GREAT! & very professional. Please e-mail the instructions to get in touch with your shop for one for myself. ... what was your cost?
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    part number for 1989 Riviera with auto level....?

    in Buick Riviera

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    Mr. Shipman: Thanks so much for the speedy part numbers!... now to figure out what part exactly I am needing..... that will be the trick. I was thinking that it was just one part number for an entire unit but I guess its many parts that make up the whole. I appreciate your help... Hope all is very well with you , Haven't seen you since the National in Concord, North Carolina with your blue Riviera ... how many miles now?

    part number for 1989 Riviera with auto level....?

    in Buick Riviera

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    Hey All! Anyone know the part number for my 1989 Riviera air pump that controls the auto level option.... or a place to purchase a new one....My still works but getting increasingly loud and continuous when fully loaded. I believe that the seals have probably gone bad after 26 years and it loud and annoying with passengers....

    Thanks so much

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

    in Buick Reatta

    Posted · Edited by NCBRIJEN (see edit history)

    here's the grounds to check for looseness/corrosion: http://reattaowner.com/roj/component/content/article/62-electrical-system/other-electrical/224-ground-terminals-junction-box-location i also had a bad crankshaft (harmonic) balancer and crank sensor that did the "intermittent" problem before it finally gave up on the side of the road.:mad: if the balancer has any cracks in the rubber (front or back), you'll need a new one and replace the crank sensor at the same time. this will not "throw a code". i hope this helps.:)
    Thanks! I am replacing both the sensor and HB @ the same time to hopefully ensure that this will not reoccur down the road in a few weeks again... I would hate to find out that if there is an issue with the HB that I don't see trips the sensor again and have to replace the HB and sensor again later. The suggestions and help on this board by knowledgeable Buick folks is invaluable.

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

    in Buick Reatta

    Posted · Edited by NCBRIJEN (see edit history)

    As I have been doing some research... I am thinking that since I replaced the MAF Sensor...maybe its either the ICM or Crank Sensor mounted behind the harmonic balancer. Do to the heat maybe being a factor I may start looking at the ICM first....OK I checked it out and I don't see any green or any oose or fluid from the outside so I will bypass this option for now and replace the crank sensor first...

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

    in Buick Reatta

    Posted · Edited by NCBRIJEN (see edit history)

    DANG! It happened again while driving down the road at about 50mph.. this time did not restart right away but did after about 2 mins....returned home without issue. Today drove around and returned home fine ... then about an hour later it would not turn over... ( checked engine and it was hot) waited about another 2 hours and started up fine... maybe a temperature sensor?? this is becoming a confidence killer to drive to work or anywhere I except to arrive and return home...By the Way... Not that I think it matters BUT I am talking about my 1989 Riviera here the Reatta has been sold :-(.....HELP...

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

    in Buick Reatta

    Posted · Edited by NCBRIJEN (see edit history)

    Not the stock part #, but difference is probably minor, and ECM will probably self correct to keep mixture correct in closed loop operation. Should be close enough to verify old MAF was problem. [ATTACH=CONFIG]262655[/ATTACH]

    OK, started up and ran OK until I stepped on the throttle and it hesitated and surged.... as long as I don't floor it it seems to run fine...the MAF may look the same and fit the same but the part # does make a difference..... I will look for a correct part number AFH50M-02A... In the meantime I will not drive so I don't cause another issue. Thanks for the reference chart Mc_Reatta and everyone's help.

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

    in Buick Reatta

    Posted · Edited by NCBRIJEN (see edit history)

    OK all... THANKS for your help on this issue...., I went to the yard today and replaced the MAF with one off a 1990 Olds....going out later on so I will see if all runs well on the road..... from what I see most all the MAFs from 1988-1993 are the same?? what if I installed a different year than 1989 any issues that will happen?

    the one that I installed is part # AFH50M-02E

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

    in Buick Reatta

    Posted

    That is very likely your problem. It is the MAF (manifold airflow) sensor, and is one of the holy trinity that will kill the engine and not leave a code.

    Very telling are the 3 wires going into the connector. They are not stock, have been worked on. They alone may be the problem, or the sensor may be going as well.

    I would pull back on the wrap around those wires and verify the connections to the harness wires. A bad connection on one of them could be all that's wrong.

    Tapping on the sensor while the engine is running at warm idle and listening for a hitch.

    Thanks! That is my suspicion... now that someone concurs I will check it out.

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

    in Buick Reatta

    Posted

    When I owned a Reatta, I had the same thing happen. It occurred after I had the Harmonic Balancer replaced. When the repair was done, the Crankshaft Sensor was damaged during the replacement. My symptoms were the same as yours. The car would shut down at highway speeds. At first, it would start again, but after a few episodes the vehicle would not restart. It took a long time for the problem to be located, but once the sensor was replaced I was good to go. Yet a few weeks later, the same thing happened. It seems that one of the vanes on the HB, was very slightly bent causing it to rub on the sensor. With the HB replaced a second time as well as the Crankshaft Sensor, my problem was solved.
    DO you think this is part of the issue? Looks like it is possibly leaking around the edges and I see residue underneath it.

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

    in Buick Reatta

    Posted

    Does the car stumble or sputter when it dies or is it immediate, as if ignition were shut off? What do the speedometer and engine temp gauges report after it dies but before you restart it. Symptoms do not conform to a thermal failure of one of the holy trinity, but seem more like an electrical failure of the ECM or related circuits. An intermittent like this is a real bear to troubleshoot. Suggest wire wiggling and module tap tests if an electrical problem is the most suspect cause. Any chance you have a spare ECM on hand?
    One time it sputtered but hte other two times just a smooth turn off.....One time I did see an electrical notice on the screen but it went off... No I do not have a spare ECM.... I am thinking of a loose wire somewhere...?

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

    in Buick Reatta

    Posted

    This week ... three times... While driving down the road ( 65mph) no traffic....for no reason the engine stalled out after about an hour..... I coasted in neutral turned the key to restart , shifted back into drive and kept driving.... This has never happened before... until three times this week .... and don't know what is causing it. I was thinking ingnition coil or some sensor but it starts right back up without any wait time..?? I brought it to the dealer and they can't find anything wrong with it....... I hate to wait for it to stop for good on the road ( who knows where) and pay for a wrecker if I can figure it out now. Thanks for any clues or suggestions.

    Front Brake Pad Spring Retainer Clips

    in Buick Riviera

    Posted

    Thanks for the response Nic. I ended up purchasing an aftermarket set of new calipers just to get the retainer clips since they are not sold seperately as far as I or the dealership could find.. used the clips on the orginial calipers and now have a set of brand new aftermarket calipers for sale without clips. I know its a round about sucky way to get the clips but I did not want to be driving around with rattling brakes....

    Front Brake Pad Spring Retainer Clips

    in Buick Riviera

    Posted

    I have two 1990 Buick Reatta and having difficulty finding a simple brake part. Attempted to replace the front brake pads last weekend to find the spring retaining clips disintegrated / worn out and un usable. These clips do not come in the pad set anymore and are not in the hardware sets either. The GM dealers and aftermarket parts stores in the Richmond Va area do not have a listing for the clips - can you help please?

    Nic Walker

    Nic:

    I am in the same boat as you with my 1989.... same responses from the Dealer and aftermarket suppliers....I see your posting is an older post, have you found what you needed?

    1989 RIviera Front brake pad retainer clips???

    in Buick Reatta

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    .. Hey all... I need some advise.....I just returned from the dealer since my front right side tire has a terrible squeal....Although I have 80% pads left they said my clips are bent and rubbing against my rotors and I need to replace the clips and might as well replace the pads since the clips need to be replaced.... I figured that was OK ... then I received a call that the clips are discontinued from GM for my 1989 Riviera and the only way they could optain replacement clips was if they purchased a set of aftermarket calipers to obtain the clips set and use those clips on my existing calipers for the new pads....... does this sound right??... that makes me end up purchasing two new clipers just for the clips ( about $120.00 for the two... they said that they would cover the core fee since that is the only way they can optain the clips for the brakes..?)

    sounds fishy to me???

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