I Bought A BROKEN Buick Grand National Out Of A Storage Unit! Fixed In The Parking Lot & Drove Home!
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- Опубліковано 13 гру 2022
- I bought a Buick Grand National out of a storage unit in this video! The car has been broken for about 10 years, but we take an entire day fixing it on the road and driving it home! Enjoy and let me know in the comments if you've ever owned a Turbo Regal!
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Oh.. U do have a check engine light. Did you check the codes?
Alex did you ever see the TV show "Life" ? 👮
Hey man its not gonna fix the knocking but the reason the car quits is a bad engine ground all of these old buicks eventually get that problem just run a new cable from the engine to the battery and feature my comment in the video if it fixes it! Have a great day
How do you find these cars?
Alex, the shop I volunteer for in Michigan specializes in Turbo Buicks. If you need anything at all parts or info, feel free to reach out. Also, if no one said it, that pink convertor is more than likely a Vigilante.
This has been a long time coming. This is one of my favorite cars of all time and I can't believe I actually own one. Enjoy!
🏁Congratulations brother 😎🤙🏾
We had 2 guys down here in baltimore with them.... Pristine
I've been waiting for this video! I swear I saw one in a previous video and was hoping you got one! I too am an '86 GN owner and love every single mile driven!
I love to see you excited and the knowledge you give is incredible. Best car UA-camr on UA-cam. You should/will be bigger then donut. Would love to see you restore a 86-89 Toyota 4Runner
I’ve been waiting for this reveal for a while! I love GNs but I don’t think I’ve ever seeing one with manual windows. Very cool, awesome find!
I have to say I was one of the few, very fortunate people to have a brand new Grand National in 1986 while in college. Drove it every day to school. I believe it was purchased in August of 1986. Mine was a digital dash, and electronic climate control model. i cannot express the absolute joy it was to have one of these back at that exact period in time when absolutely NO ONE knew what it was. The pleasure of surprising (then new) Mustang and C4 Corvette owners with that thing is something that will never happen again. No one believed it was a Buick, either, since Buick Regals were the kind of car your grandpa drove around. Most thought it was a Monte Carlo. So many stories. I traded my 86 for a new 87 about a year later and it had the analog dash + manual AC...but by that time the cat was out of the bag and way too many people knew about them.
Cool story! That’s what these cars do is create memories. What ended up happening with the 87?
@@TPSYKRT Was traded for a then new 1991 Lexus LS400. Yeah, I know.
@NineFourOneMedia still a great car, but a lot less special
This one hurt. I knew it was a fuel issue from the start as soon as it shut off. I've made similar mistakes before and spent hours chasing my tail. Hope these guys learn from this especially on old rigs.
When I first saw the surging I thought it would be a combination of a million vacuum leaks, but with the stalling issue I probably would have looked deeper into the fuel system. That being said, 90% of what I know about cars I learned on youtube lol.
@@spicysnowman8886 I'm a self taught mechanic like most the people commenting. I've missed so many stupid simple problems that it's laughable. And this fuel issue would have been one of them. I've done it before, but damn it hurts to watch.
Gotta send Dave the parts store manager some merch and a gift basket dude is a saint
That guy is a class act. Straight up guy. No parts manager would let you wrench on a car in the lot!
@kuruption1983 seriously? I do it all the time in Nebraska. Change the oil, transmission fluid , brake job , alternator. All sorts of stuff
Saukville, WI Advance Auto Parts for the win!
@@kuruption1983 I see people wrenching on their cars daily at auto parts stores where I live
All Daves are awesome
That oil in every cylinder onto of the pistons could just be the old pre storage trick of putting a little oil down the sparkplug holes before you store the car to minimize corrosion and keep it all lubricated, some older folks swear by it even just for 2-3 month winter storage on their classics.
Alex, Peter, and Max: I think this was the longest LSC video I’ve ever watched, and I was hooked for every minute of it. Yours is my favorite channel and I legit worry about a larger production company scooping you up and changing your vibe. Keep doing your thing, guys, and we’ll be here to like, subscribe, and do whatever else you need us to do to support you. Thank you for sharing these adventures with us.
No! No scooping them up!! Keep it LEGIT!!!
I agree with you about a awesome channel I've been watching this for a while now, please don't take this wrong but why do people literally kiss UA-camrs butts I see it on every channel from all topics all the time? Sure he/they have good jobs and could be looked up upon sure I just don't understand the fawning? Like I said don't take me wrong I like the channel! Merry Christmas to you all!!
@@ronthewelder7305 not fawning, just showing my appreciation. These videos in particular bring me great joy as they represent a career path I wish I had taken, and hanging out with friends while enjoying cars-an enviable activity for many. In this age of YT personalities, influencers, and the like, I find LSC’s content to be humble, educational, and approachable. So I’m happy to share with them what their videos mean to me. Happy holidays!
I can't believe this video kept me glued to the screen for the whole 1:18.33 hours! Your crew have a great chemistry of working and getting along despite the drama of getting a car to work. The humorous antics makes your video fun and the drama of getting the car running keeps me glued to the screen. Great work Alex!
GNs came with power seats, locks, and windows as options. They did not have power mirrors. Some had a remote joystick for the passenger side, located to the right of the steering wheel.
A common upgrade is to replace the power master braking system with vacuum boosted brakes. You’ll need the master cylinder, brake booster, and brake pedal to perform the swap.
Vacuum leaks are the enemy of these cars and can cause serious engine damage if not addressed. Fire up your smoke tester when you get back home.
The fuel pressure was around 22 psi at 36:39. Factory spec is 25-35psi at idle with vac line on and 34-43 KOEO.
Correct on the dielectric grease comments at 40:25. Your fuel pump relay has the grey connector plug.
Good fuel and resetting your TPS/IAC was my first thought to resolve the issue.
Most of us with factory ECMs use a scanmaster to see engine diag numbers while running. Strongly recommend buying one.
You can use the Orange wire connected to the positive battery cable as the way to reset the ECM.
1:15:35 you likely need bulbs or a flasher relay. There are two of these in our cars below the steering column. One for hazards and the other for turn sigs.
Great video! They are reliable cars, it just takes research and patience.
Thanks brother!
Agreed, no T-type expert here, but sounded like it was starving for fuel, and pump just kept up enough to re-fire and stall right out under load.
These are just the best kind of videos. I used to love watching "Road Kill" and it just always felt like, "Found this awesome thing, she's not in good shape. Lets drive across the country to get it back". It fun to see troubleshooting and honest knowledge about these cars and their engines.
What a great watch :)
So glad I found this new channel. Jeff was an amazing guy and I'm sorry that he lost his friend. But he was fair and that's all you can ask for these days
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We love your videos because we can all relate, buying a car that you have no idea how it runs, and trying to make it home, its such an adventure.
Exactly!
Shit, there are some of us that have owned a car for years and just trying to make it home, is such an adventure. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
lol I cannot relate to buying a grand national, or the myriad of other cars this guy buys in one year
@@Nvable i would relate to this but not anymore since I sold my "beloved" ford couple months back 🤣 it was always a flip of a coin if it's going to make it work and possibly back 😂
This is not relatable he’s just been buying car after car in less ur a UA-camr also.
Man, the devotion this guy puts into fixing these cars, I love it.
1:00:04 Big props and much respect to that store manager for being super helpful with your situation.
I've found that most parts store guys and girl's( such a big turn on to see a girl who knows her car parts and how they work) for that matter are some of the best people when it comes to trying to help or letting you work on your vehicle while in their parking lot. It really goes a long way with me when a car parts store manager let's you keep the car in their parking lot until the next day or while you work on it to make the repair. I live in Huntsville Alabama and we have a great bunch of O'Reilly parts store employees near where I live who are always helpful and will go that extra mile to discuss what's mechanically wrong with your vehicle. Props to the Andrew Jackson Way location for being there whenever I needed the right part and or assistance. It means alot.
My ultimate dream car. There is one in my town sitting in a driveway rotting away. I’ve knocked on the owners door every year since I was 15 asking if he would sell it ( I’m now 36)it’s still sitting there it’s still rotting. Breaks my heart
Damn, you guys are spoiling us with content lately! Please don’t stop! 😄
Ok fine
Pretty refreshing to see a genuine, nice and honest guy in a car deal. Seems like they're becoming increasingly more rare.
You really think the seller was that honest? I think he knew it wasn't capable of going more than 30 seconds without dying. That's why it hadn't been driven in years.
@@nickycarts well he said it wasn't gonna make it. Lol
@@nickycarts When asked if the car will make it the seller literally said its going to break on the way home lol 😆
The car was cheap for a reason...
The seller was honest enough. He told Alex he couldn't make it anywhere with the car. Alex knew what he was buying and getting into with this GN. He was looking for a real GN with no rust or accident damage and didn't care too much about the rest as long as the original engine and trans was in the car so he could rebuild it all eventually. If Alex does a good job restoring the car, he will turn that $16k into $40k. That GN was absolutely worth the $16k he paid for it and then some.
It takes a certain type of person to be as enthused about what this car really is about. A pure sleeper legend of its time, built with black magic from that era that blew everyone's mind.
Check the harmonic balancer the rubber usually dries up dry rocks and separates from the pully which makes it sound like it has a rod knock I'm a Buick fanatic And have replaced many harmonic balancers due to that
Yep, i had this on my Fiero GT,
That was hands DOWN, the most honest "hot rod" seller on video anywhere... From second one, you won't make it guys but you can still buy it. I LOVED the owner lmao he was like, well, I warned ya but I'll take your cash lol
He was super cool!
Dave is a straight up g . I’ll start going to advanced auto parts just because of him. Give him a raise
Is Ernie you’re dad or hillbillies dad? But it was good to see him
A raise? He’s the manager😅 he’s prolly making some good moners
Out here in NJ with my own fleet of cars. Don't document or film anything but this channel has been inspiration to what I've bought. I've had multiple 335s as well as w211 e63s, a few b8 s4s and some ms6 as well se R. This channel has made me broaden my knowledge and stretch more than just the n54 engine and currently have a s4, e63 and 2 335s. My next project is coming as well but this channel has been a blast watching! Greetings from NJ!
Love the content! Great job! I have owned a couple GN’s and a couple different Turbo Regals. I currently own an 87 Turbo Buick Regal Limited. These cars mechanically can be real finicky as you guys have seen. Being that it’s already been modded, you just never know what someone else has done.
I applaud you all for diving in and taking on the challenge. The GN is definitely worth it! Cheers 🥂
Piston is a Sealed Power forged, part #L2481-50, .050" overbored . So the bottom end was built.
Hell yeah
Thought he would have known drum brakes have no passive friction, like disc.
I was a Buick engineer back in the 80’s. I remember distinctly designing that bracket with 27 other Buick engineers (we were short staffed that day). I’m pretty sure we were playing beer pong on that day.
Good thing Brandon's misinformation "board" never got off the ground. 😁
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Lmao
W comment 😅
This is the realest thing I've seen in a while...end up working over a storm drain...that's how all my projects go, except I drop the irreplaceable thing into it. That was the worst fuel filter I think I have ever seen on a running car. Great video!!! Love this channel!
Newest GN video! ua-cam.com/video/NKiBMbSHuLU/v-deo.html
Finally a real UA-cam creator that’s not doing fake videos of giving their friends extravagant gifts/vehicles and doing constant giveaways with sub-par quality “merch”. This is by far my favorite channel, keep it up!
Who does that?
@@jefferyepstein9210 🫵
Bruh also follow vice grip garage then, same style show but the guy is HILARIOUS and he does this shit ALONE with NO CHASE VEHICLE and the shit he picks up is WAY SKETCHIER!
But yeah I feel you bro
Wouldn’t talk about Cleetus with out saying so would ya ?
@@jefferyepstein9210 every car UA-camr. Like the comment below you said Vice Grip Garage is an awesome channel as well.
Dude! the last month has been basically original roadkill times 10 plus actual mechanical work and knowledge being spoken not that the boys over there don’t talk mad knowledge but yall don’t have the video limitations as you are your own producer! Would love to see a 87 300zx turbo on the channel at some point and you should definitely race it against this. Also when is the next meet?? i have 2 87 300zxs myself one is a na2t also a charger 392, 91 Canadian imported Miata, 93 Miata LE, and 95 LS400!
My compliments for the great presentation in your efforts to get this Buick back on the road. I've got 79 years on me and have been there and done that! Appreciate the restraint in your language when circumstances might permit a few other descriptions. Love it all!
I was happy to see you guys getting it running, super cool car. When I was in high school 94 always saw a GN just sitting in a driveway it hardly ever moved out of its place they knew what they had so did I
Props to Dave for being so cool.
This is the best repair channel I have seen so far that is not actually boring but fun to watch no matter how long the vid is. Thx for the hard work!
This channel and @m539restorations are the currently best automotive wrenching channels on UA-cam, IMO.
I agree his content is top notch but I will also suggest Vice Grip Garage
@@Anthony-wj6xb yess!! Vicegrip is hilarious, love his channel too.
Well, Alex is a proper mechanic and not one of these youtube faker repairers.
Same here… really good videos
I just found this channel last night and it was the 2001 Pontiac Transam WS6 that is dark blue which caught my attention while strolling through other mechanic related channels. I like his approach to finding and repairing decently affordable cars that are desirable as well. Great format without alot of the flash and smash now here's your prize type mentality. Definitely has a relatable feel and reminds me of a few cars from my past that I purchased to fix up in a tasteful way.
I really enjoy seeing genuine happiness of someone getting a car that they're really wanted. That is how I felt the day I got my first 2nd gen Firebird... my high school dream car. It wasn't in great shape but that didn't matter because I finally had my own Firebird. Congrats.
me: trying to sleep
Alex : grand national 1h+ video
me: yeah 3hours of sleep is fine
Hahaha
same here hahaha
Good thing I'm in Okinawa and have all day to watch and rewatch!! Keep up the great work Alex!
Yuuuup, same here.
No cap lmao
LSC is the only channel i am gebnuinely excited when they upload, the chemistry between all of the guys is so fun to watch, and I can laugh along with you.
The raw clips with no music, just wrenching on cars almost feels like I'm there with you, hoping you find the reason behind why it is not running right. Keep up the great jobs guys, I love the content, and I aim to do the same as you guys, just from across the pond!
Excited for part 2!
Them and Coffee walk on fridays beat any show on regular TV going
That knock sounds like big end mate
Yep, I like the no music, a lot of channels put absolutely horrid music on.
Agreed. This is my favorite channel by far.
@@nookroot890 Watch Wes Work is pretty good too. A lot of the youtoob channels (imo) are too "dry" (I include my own channel in that lol) and I find myself fast forwarding through them.
What a fun ride. Glad you were able to fix it and I learned some more things to diagnose my car when on the road or when buying a used car.
Total Ford guy here…but loved the GN!! Have always wanted one. I graduated HS in 85 so definitely not possible to buy one new😂. I agree it is the baddest (in a good way) looking 80’s muscle car. I remember one magazine calling it “a badass black sedan” and they were right!
I know you will think im FOS, but my step dad taught me everything you need to know about cars by the time i was 16 and got my first car. Fuel filters are the first thing i would have changed out, especially with possible ten year old gas. In the very beginning when it died going up the hill i was screaming at the TV, its the fuel filter, its the fuel filter. Thats always the first thing you check when a car dies out. The fuel.....
Alex, the videos on Saturday are like the replacement for the morning cartoons back in the day. This coming out Wednesday evening near Christmas is like one of those specials. You gotta get Max to make the equivalent for this channel when you do this.
Check the hermonic balancer. 3.8 had the rubber for dampaner break down and almost sound like rod knock
I had a 88 Chevy Nova, with the Toyota L4 engine, loved it, but I learned something about those old eighties cars... the computers are not well shielded from RF. I had an oversized battery because I have always been into radio. Back then I had a CB installed under the dash. To mount it I had to finagle my own mounting system, The ashtray was basically the bottom piece of the center part of the dash, very little room to mount the radio and I could not mount the bracket directly to the dash or it prevented the ashtray from opening. I happened to be in Radio Shack and they had a bracket for adding after market stereo equipment like an EQ or tape deck (Cassette or eight track) under the dash it was two part one mounted to the radio one mounted to the underside of the dash. It was wide enough to mount across the ashtray, but would crush the ashtray preventing its use. I went to the hardware store and got longer screw but still had no standoffs. I remembered some old copper tubing, and I had extra nuts for the screws. I put the the screws through the mount , tighten down the bolt to the mount then added another nut to each bolt height needed. I cut the copper tubing forced it over the nut on the mount using the second nut and a washer, the tubing was about 1/2 an inch long. The tubing went over the nut on the mount but had to be forced which made if hex shaped I wiggled it off and I flopped it and inserted the the second nut into it and did it again. This made the copper tubing with the nuts in each end act as a spacer. I put the screws through the dash all was good. The mount I used had more connections than needed as I only used two speaker terminal, and the power terminals. The speaker terminal were for the PA, the two halves of the mount could be separated just slide one side out. I would detach the antenna by unscrewing it slide the radio out, store it in the glove box. When I started using the radio I discovered that at a light the car would die when I talked on the radio. Maybe drawing too much current? No. I connect another battery to the radio and disconnected it from the car's battery. Again I was at the light and the car died when I talked. How is that possible? The radio is on it's own battery. I crawl under the dash, that is when I realized the back of radio was near the car's computer. I was hoping I would not need to reposition the radio. I tried relocating where the antenna was routed to take it further from the computer. Next light, and I talked again... This time no issues. So I reconnected the radio to the car batter and put the other battery back in the garage. That radio was peaked and clipped to max efficiency. 100% modulation without a power Mic, and planned to never use one, The radio was putting out 8 watts on AM twice what it should yet was not over heating, on side band over 20 watts. I have talked to people all over and the radio always good to them. Thank you Igor for the work on that radio, though likely you will never see this thank you, and have possibly gone to the Great Gig in the Sky. Just goes to show computer from the eighties were not as reliable and could be effected by thing not even attached to the cars electrical system.
My grandpa has a 82 or 83 Buick Grand national with about 10 thousand just in the paint job. Its a beautiful car so clean with everything original. Hes had it my whole life and im 27 now.
Such an incredible classic. Fun fact it was the 3rd fastest (acceleration) American production car of the entire 1980s!
I'm pretty sure you mean quickest (please correct me if I'm wrong), but is it quickest production car, or American production car?
I find that very hard to believe. I mean, the F40 and 959 we’re the quickest and fastest cars of the 1980s. But you still have the Countach 5000, Ferrari GTO, Testarossa.
You could argue that the corvette Callaway twin turbo was a dealer installed option. And my money is a 930 Turbo bests it in acceleration as well.
I did intend to mean American* production car. Also fastest doesn't mean top speed necessarily, but if you want to be technical then it was the 3rd quickest American production car, but in 1987 it (GNX) was the quickest car period. All quicker cars came after 1987!
@@juanc5149 yes F40, 959, Countach 5000, ZR1, and 20th Anniversary Trans Am (same engine) were all quicker. In 1987 the GNX was quickest in the world for the decade (it was quicker than the Ferrari GTO)
The choice of cars on the channel has been absolutely perfect recently
This was amazing to watch. So real I love that you keep a great attitude. So great to see that beauty run.
One of my good friend's dad designed that engine for Buick. He went to our autos class to try and help diagnose an issue on a student's (then new) Grand Nash that the dealer couldn't fix, and he disconnected a bunch of electronics and wires and just yanked them off, and the car turned on and ran perfectly. Those ECU's with that back silicone crap were made to melt inside so you'd have to replace it endlessly.
While the Grand National was the fastest car of the day, it was well known to be a great big POS!!!!!
Since then so many upgrades have come about via the aftermarket scene to make it a properly great car, the likes of which Buick/GM never intended. This car was a money pit for EVERYONE who bought one, NO EXCEPTIONS!!! LOL
Great find and after discovering your channel throughout the Delorean build, I am thoroughly looking forward to seeing this car's journey to glory.
You have such a captivating and inviting demeanor about you that makes watching your content such a pleasure. I could EASILY see you hosting your own show on SpeedVision back in the day the likes of Stacy David on GEARZ.
Alex and Peter you guys are my favorite people on UA-cam, hands down. Literally living the American dream
Been watching this channel for years. This is easily my favorite video you’ve made. As someone who’s owned two thirdgen fbodies, and an obs tbi truck (old gm FI), I felt all of your diagnosing woes.
I honestly felt like I was at that part store with you guys trying to figure this one out. I felt your stress trying to drive while stalling out. Can’t wait for part 2!
Really enjoying this channel and you keep me glued in daily. I love cars, and I'm a tad jealous of all the cool adventures and fun cars you come across and buy!
I want to love this because I'm currently looking for a little extra growl on my E43 and the Rev and Idle sounds like it's JUST what I'm looking for but for Christ Sakes, you're driving is EXCEPTIONALLY better on the "Factory" clips, so i cant tell lol. Perfect execution coming out of that corner in the Facto clip...please post another vid
I know the feeling of having your car stall out in traffic and holding everyone up...I felt my anxiety rising every time you took off to cross a busy road. By the way, we DO use salt in Colorado, just not rock salt. We have a mixture of sand and Mag Chloride, which doesn't rust out cars so much but it does weaken wood power line poles. That way we will have a nice, rust free car when a power line collapses on top of our vehicle😁
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My mate bought a 89 ford escort rs turbo and let his mrs drive it
The car conked out on a bridge enterance and caused a massive congestion in the city so much so the local newspaper put that a white ford escort rs turbo brought gridlock to the city centre on the front page 😂
Thank your gubmint for making sure that car roofs are strengthened to a standard. Except convertibles. But who drives a convertible anymore?
Best Automotive content on UA-cam. Love the dedication you guys put in. You don't just give up and call a tow truck after an hour, even though you could. You to try and fix the cars and drive them back to Legit HQ. Good luck boys. I can't wait to see you guys build a 500hp v6 for that GN.
I love my Fords but those Grand Nationals are great looking cars. Very clean look to them. It's great that you found what you were looking for at a very decent price. I can't believe the stats on those cars for only being a V6. Anyway I hope you make it home and with no more problems. As for your fuel filter problem, honestly I wouldn't have bothered checking into that myself. I mean I would eventually change it but who would have thought anything could go wrong with something that doesn't have any moving parts in it? The fact that it was starving the engine for fuel is a first for me. If it was dirt, I could understand it starving the system. Usually with a big filter like that, dirt is not an issue either unless someone poured some very dirty fuel in the tank. I have been working on cars for 40 years now and when you shook that filter and it sounded loose, I was amazed at how little I really know. You learn something every day.
wow your story about your work history that got you into cars more is the exact same as me and its what launched me into cars auto part stors are a good place to start learning about cars you get to see all the parts and hear all the people talking about how they found the problem and a lot of the time you get good coworkers that know more then anyone that waljs in and are willing to talk to you about engine parts snd how to fix simple things.
Alex = mechanical knowledge, Peter = comedy 😀
Alex explaining all the problems and part swapping like his life depended on it. Hoping every part swap brings him closer to home. Pure gold!
I sold Buicks in Jersey back then and what a car. The Chevy dealers hated the fact that the fastest stock car was a Buick. I sold one to a NJ State Trooper who promptly peeled rubber leaving the lot. What a car! It is a keeper.
Great video. You went through so many of the common issues that pop up on these cars. When I bought mine back in the day, drove flawless while I was testing it out. However, as soon as I bought it, started stalling right after I would give it the beans. In my case, ended up being a bad MAF sensor. It had several other issues after that as well.😂. I loved that car though.
I’ve had that knock on an old GM v6 where it was the harmonic balancer knocking back and forth. Hopefully the knock is external and its simple like that.
Seriously I'm getting used to these road trip videos. Awesome!
One of my favorite cars too. I almost bought a new T-Type back in 87, but it was going to be too much for me compared to a 5.0 LX Mustang. Glad I bought my Mustang as it was good to me for 306k miles and 24 years of daily driving. Looking forward to seeing more on this!
My 83 Olds with a Buick 3.8 got to a point where it would run great and then die instantly when you put it in drive. The timing set was the original, failure prone,style with nylon teeth. They wore down enough the engine couldn’t taller any load. Not saying this car is having that problem but the car is bringing back lots of memories
Man, you've been pumping out great quality content lately. Have been watching for about 5 years now but this one might be my fav video so far. So much fun watching, felt like I was right there. Chemistry between the 3 of you is great, does wonders for how enjoyable it is to watch. Thanks Alex!
Amazing find on the Grand National ALEX!! And You gave us an hour and a half of blood, sweat and tears alongside the crew without breaking it down into a 100 20 min episodes like these other guys who stretch content because they lack quality. Stay blessed my man and can’t wait for the build on this!!!!
Wow! Despite a few issues you got one hell of a deal and a awesome car. Love your content. Keep it coming.
I just restored an 86. It was from Florida and I can attest to you the factory paint job was 100% garbage.
It was heat checked to the metal.
It had to be stripped bare metal.
Paint job looks pretty decent on yours.
Congratulations the hardest part is over
Thank you for posting longer videos showing your full adventure. I hate to see shorter videos where important details are skipped in the interest of time. Your videos are literally the only ones I get giddy like a kid to watch. I literally check everyday for a new one to be posted. Keep ‘em coming you guys are awesome.
Loving the car selection lately. I miss some of the Mercedes, but now you’re revisiting all the fun cars I saw around as a kid.
Several years ago I bought a 1974 Mustang II. It had the EXACT same issue. It would crank and idle, but die shortly after I would start driving. I made it to the parts store and swapped the fuel filter. Never had another issue. Now I change the fuel filter first thing every time I buy something old.
The positive attitude you guys have is a bright spot in a negative world. Great content, and I am so glad I discovered this channel. One of my favorites for sure.
Just love the DRAMA of this episode. I think most of us have been in similar situations in life. You guys maintained your optimism under very trying circumstances....and you prevailed. You have to give special thanks to Dave, the manager of Advance Auto Parts.
Love this channel. GM Electrical issues from 80s are epic and it’s still same in 2000s, well at least with my 2011 Buick. One day good…one day bad.
You have so many awesome projects going. I can't wait to watch. Thanks for all the great content.
🏁🏁Alex coming thru with the fresh Wednesday night Grand National content …you guys are killing it 😎🤙🏾
Wow, a Grand National!!! Back in the eighties one of my coworkers bought one & it was his dream car that he drove forever, as far as I know, still has it!! Congratulations on getting a dream car of yours!!! 🎄⛄🤶
Check the TPS voltage is correct, I had an L98 TPI GTA Trans Am that would stall if the TPS voltage got out of adjustment, I believe it was .5volts with the throttle closed. Nice car, good luck with it, love the channel!
A GREAT video. Your generosity and spirit is so good. It is so good to see rewards given to deserving people. Thank you for all that you do.
Super excited for this new series! Always loved GNs, the rare occasion of seeing one in the wild always brings a huge smile to my face. Can’t wait to see it restored to its former glory! Also, I’m glad Max is getting some more camera time, he brings great energy to the channel
You could just see the mechanic frustration on Alex’s face , he was real determined in not letting us down and he did just that , thanks man your videos are motivational especially since Peter is there to ease the stress tension that comes with fixing an unknown problem , your videos are great with any content truly one of the greatest content creators I’ve found this year , the growth in legit street cars will be exponential in the coming years , hopefully one day I can work for you Mr Alex !
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It could some jams had external crank sensors is on the back of the engine right by the harmonic balancer at the front of the engine
If you remove one spark plug wire at a time from the coil whenever someone is knocking will knock
I worked for a Buick dealer in 80’s and 90’s . The 3.8 emblems on the hood break easily, the bumper fillers crack front and back . Under the hood crank and cam sensors , the transmissions ( 200 4r ) are not built to take all the power the 3.8-7 puts out . Keep the rear differential serviced . Ignition module under coil pack . The rear main seal usually leaks on all t-types and grand nationals ( most were replaced with a one piece aftermarket seal under warranty) . I took one out on a test drive after rear main was replaced back in the late 80’s and mechanic told me to “get it hot “ I got pulled over for doing 97mph in a 55 ( got a warning I knew the State Trooper) ! Cool cars but they need lots of TLC
Wow thats the first time that I've ever heard of a fuel filter breaking I'm happy you got it working good enough to drive you home wtg guys
That's a pretty good deal 16k. I just bought another GN for 18,500 with a broken motor. But the car is a show car. Currently building a TA performance aluminum v6 block w/se aluminum heads RJC 5inch downpipe,4 inch exhaust,72/70 precision turbo e85 Front mount,Janis transmission ptc3500 converter.
A long form video, Alex and Peter truly have blessed us!
I remember going into the Buick dealership about 2 miles from my house. And seeing the Grand National on the show room floor. I really loved that car. Just couldn't afford it at the time.
Ended up buying a Brand new Chevy Sprint 3 cylinder lol
What a crew! Gonna have to see pt2. I was educated plenty. My 87 would not start after I parked her about 17 years ago.
The air vent directly below the steering wheel is an underrated feature that manufacturers need to bring back!
"Crotch Cooler"
Alternatively the coochie cooler
It's too hot!.....drive faster
Sadly it caused too many chapped lips on the ladies 🤣🤣🤣🤣
They definitely need to bring back the ball chiller.
I’m loving these fix up and drive home content
That is totally my dream car I've had several Buick regal's in hopes to even see a Grand National!! Great buy !!
I'm not saying I knew right away the fuel filter was bad but on a car with 2 year old gas I definitely would have started with getting as much old fuel out as possible and putting fresh fuel and a filter in. The entire video I was like "stop running that old gas through that engine!" Lol. I'm glad you guys were able to get it on the road!
It should be 4k any minute guys. Sorry having UA-cam issues
The knock noise could be lose converter bolts or cracked flex plate.
Or balancer noise?
I’ve had a similar “knock” that ended up being a combo of trans & engine mounts on a beater in high school a million years ago.
@@dastrayer63 The 3.8 Turbo engine doesn't have a harmonic dampener. It has a solid counter weighted crank hub.
This had to be one of the BEST LSC vids. Super entertaining.
The only thing I’ve ever heard that similar to rod knock is valve collision with the piston. Bent/dropped valve. They bend, get stuck in the valve guide, piston hits it otw up to TDC. Hope it helps.
the intercooler has a Dutweiler larger inlet neck, been painted, the badges are on the wrong side on the trunk and they did not have intercooled on the deck . it has regal t aluminum inner bumper, has Kirban frame braces on the front, terry Houston style down pipe , billet vaccum block, looks like a precision te44 turbo, it has blue top ford 24lb injectors, its had a new trim strip put on the rear bumper ( the white stripe). the fuel pressure regulator is adjustable ( its got an allen in the vac port) missing the HARDEST trim part to get...pass rear wheel well trim. got a yank converter...
This guy knows his gn's.
LOL I love this guy. Vote this up. If i ever buy a GN I'm gonna pay to come out and look at it haha
@@Shiftheads lol
I’ve had about 10 of them. I raced the ever living crap out of everyone of them. This car was built like this probably around 91 or 93 range. It’s built using a lot of the same parts that i used way back then.
This care should be good for low 12/high 11 times, its a mild car. next step up back then were 42lb green stripes.
Pistons appear to be Sealed Power forged part # L2481-50, would fit with the ARP head bolts, and all the other mods. Tastefully done.
Where my Grand National fans at? Who else has owned a Turbo Buick?
First American car to get Turbo charging right!! Love that Turbo Buick!!
I had a 1985 that i fully re-did. Those were called the hot air ones not as fast but just as cool. Sold it to my brother He has a 87 and my old 85 .
Own an 86 GN and an 89 TTA with 42k miles. Cars are very reliable and easy to work on. Owned an 85GN b4 those. Owned the 86 since new! Convert to vacuum brakes!
Thanks for sharing this video. Good content showing how to deal with automotive issues.
Loved this series I hope we see more on this beautiful car