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General Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: Mister T on May 29, 2011, 10:11:27 AM
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... to finally get my car back on the road once again. :hello2: :rocker:
Last weekend, which was Victoria Day in Canada, my brother and I changed the timing chain, cover, and water pump. This cured all previous coolant leakage issues I was having.
Yesterday, I drove it about 80 miles round trip to the company golf tournament without seeing the nailhead miss a single beat. :thumbsup: This was on gas purchased in 2009!! Who says gas goes bad after a few months :icon_biggrin: :icon_biggrin: Perhaps Canucks know how to refine it better eh!!! :bootyshake: I don't remember whether I used any stabilizer when I parked it in 2009 either.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to some cruising this summer, as long as the rain holds off. :angryfire:
Here's a few photos from last weekend:
I seriously need to hit the salad bar with greater frequency. :laughing7:
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e121/64Skybird/My%2065%20Gran%20Sport/Waterpumpchange1May212011.jpg)
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e121/64Skybird/My%2065%20Gran%20Sport/Waterpumpchange3May212011.jpg)
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e121/64Skybird/My%2065%20Gran%20Sport/Waterpumpchange2May212011.jpg)
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e121/64Skybird/My%2065%20Gran%20Sport/Waterpumpchange5May212011.jpg)
Unfortunately, we did not have enough time to detail the engine bay that day, as I could only use my brothers garage for the day.
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Glad to hear you got to take her for a ride.
I have started cars that have sat for years and ran the old gas with no problems. Of course, it might have been so old it was good? The way I do it is; if it burns, run it and dilute it with new gas. haven't had a problem yet. However, when I purchased my 72 Ford F-250 the PO had lost the key to the side tank and it hadn't been used in literally years. I drained that tank and the stuff that came out was dark and thick, probably very bad gas. :laughing3:
BTW, I suggest you take the GS out for another ride today! :hello2:
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I do plan to fill the tank with fresh gas today, as long as it doesn't rain. The sky currently has this ominous appearance of an imminent thunderstorm.
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Tom,
Great to see you back on the road with your Buick.
Get her looking pretty for the 2015 BPG event and you can give me a ride in your car this time. :glasses9:
Chris
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Tom,
Great to see you back on the road with your Buick.
Get her looking pretty for the 2015 BPG event and you can give me a ride in your car this time. :glasses9:
Chris
:icon_biggrin: :icon_biggrin:
That's my long term plan Chris, well that and saving up some cash to accomplish the above goal. If nothing else, I will have the AC working for sure :rocker:
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Tom,
Good to hear it's running well. Dude, I see tools laying on bare paint........ :icon_biggrin:
Mark
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That's great Tom! Feels good doesn't it?
I've had 2 of my 3 streetable Buicks out this year. It's been a long winter and a very, very, wet Spring.
Can't wait to take #3 out for a cruise! :rocker:
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Tom,
Good to hear it's running well. Dude, I see tools laying on bare paint........ :icon_biggrin:
Mark
Oops, busted :icon_biggrin: That paint will not win any awards as it's definitely showing its age.