JWC
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Owning 3 drivers and they all need some type of work done to them. BUT on the good side they all drive PERFECT and getting good gas mileage.
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It cranks a lot before it will start.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Do you have any fuel in the vacuum line to the regulator? </div></div>
After removing the pressure gauge I did notice it being wet from the fuel in the rail, also the car runs great once it's started.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> The only other place I could think of would be the connection between the pump and the steel line that exits the tank </div></div>
I had this hard starting problem before replacing the pump.
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Ok I need help. I tested my fuel pressure today and here is what I found out.
Hooked up pressure gauge turned key to on position the fuel pump ran and gauge read 43 psi, as soon as the pump shut off it went to 0, I then started the car the gauge read a steady 32 psi, the gave it some gas it shot up to 40 psi, when I turned the car off the gauge went to 0. I already replaced the fuel sending unit, pump, screen and the fuel pressure reg. I also checked the line back to the tank and it looked ok. Any clue what I should check next? can it be leaking from around the injectors? The gauge goes to 0 really quick.
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If budget allows do buy a higher quality tools. I do have a couple of air tools from Harbor Freight that serve me well, just remember before each use, add a few drops of oil used in the air tools, and this goes with out saying BUT I will say it any ways, you do get what you paid for, and you will be paying for the name also.
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Having met Phil he could probably do it.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Is it possible to become addicted to Reattas?</div></div>
Well we already have 3 and are always looking for more
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Barney, While working in the plant I always said they were way over priced and for about $17,000 they would have sold a lot better, thanks for the info and at todays $$$ I would still think they are over priced.
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Now in the spring we may be able to make it, and you may get more people to show up as well, keep us posted and we will look forward to it.
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All kidding a side I wish you were closer, I need one for my 89 Bullseye rock chip right where I look out to drive. Not sure why you don't have any takers, good luck.
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Randy thanks for the info, but my plans have changed for the weekend, my inlaws are here thru Sunday and since they are going to Fla. for the winter in a couple of weeks we are doing the whole holiday thing this weekend. We wish we could make it but can't, so post lots of pic's for those of us who can't be there.
As far as the colors we are long past that and the trees are almost bare now, we did wake up to snow on the ground 3 days in a row already, time to get the snowmobiles ready.
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I too think this car is over priced, we just bought a 90 with only 56,000 miles on it and only paid $5400, which to us was worth it.
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When I bought my 89 they were already switched, and Barney is right the recliner handles are now on the wrong side but can still be used. To me this is a good way to get even wear and longer lasting seats, you would never know by looking at my seats the car has 170,000 miles on it.
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See I was wrong AGAIN and the future wasn't too far off <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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How hard is it to replace the seals on the transaxle once the axles are out?
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I dont think this could be real, if it was the red cars rear end would be smashed, or how else would the truck get on top of it, I too got this pic in an email.
But I have been known to be wrong before, and probably will be wrong in the future.
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Dave 5 cars are never enough, my wife and I have 9 including 3 Reattas and are looking at a 10th and 11th, you just need to convince her you NEED them, my wife doesn't need any convincing she keeps telling me to BUY.
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Dave 5 cars are never enough, my wife and I have 9 including 3 Reattas and are looking at a 10th and 11th, you just need to convince her you NEED them, my wife doesn't need any convincing she keeps telling me to BUY.
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My 89 gets any where from 28 to 32 and the 90 got 36 mpg on the way to and from the Reatta homecoming in Lansing, doing just over 70 mph I was really surprised.
Why such a big spread in mpg in these cars? My 89 has 170,000 miles and the 90 only has 56,000 miles
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Phil you need to get the jet ski ready for winter and go out and buy a snowmobile so you can enjoy the winter, you can find a used one pretty cheap.
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I probably will try that 1st, but it may have to wait until next spring, to many projects right now and trying to get every thing ready for winter.
Thanks again
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Nice toy, now all you need is for a buddy to get one. They are more fun when they come in pairs, be safe and enjoy <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
P.S. we use to ride in wet suits.
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Barney here are the results
Test 1 was 6
Test 2 was 21
Test 3 was 37 or the red light and 39 for the yellow light
Test 4 was 48
Test 5 was 1/2
Test 6 was 1/2"
Test 7 was ok with me feeling the kick back in the pedal.
I'm with Phil on this one, it sounds like an accumulator going or gone bad but would also like your opinion.
Also how hard are these to replace if it is an accumulator.
Thanks for all the help
John
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I bought a 90 Reatta and when I hold firm pressure on the brake pedal it will slowly go to the floor, I know on a reg. master cyl. this would be the seals, but on a Teeves could this be caused by any thing else?
I have no leaks any where on the car.
Is there a way for me to check with out taking it off the car?
How hard is this system to replace/bleed?
Can they be rebuilt or is it best to buy a new/used one?
Also the only warning lights on the dash I get is the "Service Engine"
Mysteries of the Accumulator revealed.
in Buick Reatta
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I lighten the pic's up so you can see them better