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Steve V's Automotive
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 22 ก.ค. 2017
I am Steve Vaillancourt owner Steve V's Automotive LLC. I have owned a turbobuick since 1998 and the learning curve has been steep. I have have a small business specializing in turbobuicks. I will share my projects and some how to videos as I learn the channel. I cover all aspects of these cars with the exception of paint and body.
I am a GM World Class Technician, ASE Master Tech as well as GM Automatic transmission specialist. My hobby has grown into my career over the past several years.
I am a GM World Class Technician, ASE Master Tech as well as GM Automatic transmission specialist. My hobby has grown into my career over the past several years.
Comparison of Vader's windows vs David's untouched windows.
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Teflon lihes rerouted , these are Racetronix version.
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Here's the final results for Rick’s 86.
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Here's the final results for Rick’s 86.
Let's talk about fuseable links.
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Jamie's rotating assembly is balanced.
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Bearing clearances for Buick V6, how did we come up with them....
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How use the internal logger on Ecu-gn
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Testing alky pump with system integrated to Ecu-gn control.
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36x-2 wheel under car view.
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36x-2 trigger wheel on Ecu-gn
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Sealing an engine girdle on Buick V6
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Garry's shortblock
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Scott's shortblock
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Chamfering rod bearings.
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Round those sharp edges!
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O ringed boost valve installed, no more leaking at boost valve bore.
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O ringed boost valve installed, no more leaking at boost valve bore.
Checking for boost valve bore leakage with non O ringed boost valve.
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Checking for boost valve bore leakage with non O ringed boost valve.
Measuring a carry out crank, what I look for.
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Measuring a carry out crank, what I look for.
Should you stamp your rods upon teardown?
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Should you stamp your rods upon teardown?
Brett and Dave's shortblocks are complete.
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Brett and Dave's shortblocks are complete.
Overview of teardown of Bruce P's 200-4r. A billet front half will prevent this in the future.
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Overview of teardown of Bruce P's 200-4r. A billet front half will prevent this in the future.
Checking for leaks, this is the driest it will ever be.
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Checking for leaks, this is the driest it will ever be.
Chris Dansby's GN about 30 mins after inital fire up.
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Chris Dansby's GN about 30 mins after inital fire up.
First road test for Chris Dansby's GN
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First road test for Chris Dansby's GN
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Steve...took me a week ...yes everyday to adjust the rattling and various set positions for my passenger side window after installing new weather striping. As you know extremely time consuming to get it just right. I even used Peter Serio's book for additional assistance.
Wow! That's a weird combo, is that a regular T in 15 grey and red interior?
Good info from someone who put more than a couple of these together and they stayed together. Keep up the great content.
Hey Steve great video thank-you. I have a question regarding pin oiling. What have you found to be the very best option in that area? Have you ever created anything to directly mist/spray oil under the crown? And as far as pistons go, what option for oiling do think makes the most sense for these motors if they are 'mostly' driven on the street with some abuse(I mean that in the most respectful and mindful way)?
Thanks great breakdown helped me out
Got a question break pedal. Switch stays on when I hit the brakes.
Do vacuum needs to be push into the hvac control or suck out
Did you catch that note about chamfering the bearings from Salter race engines? He made mention about chamfering the leading edge so the rotation of the crank forces oil to the back side for the thrust bearings or something like that. Ive also read about the benefits of running narrowed bearings but wonder what that would change with my engines 5w20 oil requirements...
20 weight oil is an EPA and Fuel economy oil. The manufacturers will save a minute amount of fuel and emit a fraction less with low viscosity oils. However, this oil offers much less protection long term. It’s up to you but I run one step heavier weight oil in my engines that came with a 0w-20 recommendation. In fact my engine called for 0-30 until 3 years ago when it magically got switched to 0-20
Mine just started sounding like that. 244k miles hehehhehe
How did it work where’s the aftermath video
So u have to set thrust everytime u pull the cap even if its not a new bearing? An do u just hand tighten first
Hi. Can I do it without taking transmission out - when transmission is still installed?
Man would love that block, bet is amazing in durability.
I have this same tool. Is the part with the 4 different heights just resting on the pinion bearing? It has a lip on the other side that doesn’t fit anything that I can see.
This was extremely helpful. Thank you.
No videos yet on tips for a clearance that is to close? Mine has 1/16 gap and I’m trying to figure out what to do. Thanks
You send it back to convertor MFG and they can fix it.
I only have 1/16th gap on mine. What do you mean by send the converter out? Thanks
Send out to convertor MFG.
@@stevevsautomotive1998 thanks
please make a photo of face of that rings is there marks after grinding/correcting to proper ring gap? or two ends lapped each other (what is proof of bottom out)
what I see the gaps on rings was too small. gapless rings require much more ring gap than normal rings (and that isn't issue because you have 2 overlapping rings instead one)
Hey Steve ,luv your work,,wish i lived closer,, was wondering who's headers are on this engine,,liking the thick flanges,thanks.
when I am up at the carb and I pull this cable I can feel a slight resistance from it and if I lightly pull a 1/4" to 1/2" more I can feel it stop. I assume this is the lever first touching the valve plunger. is this where I would crimp the cable line, then do the adjustment at full open throttle? From the look of the video, I want that lever to just touch the plunger as its normal/forever spot till throttle is applied?
Nice Info
My 109 block has 3 steel caps and the stock rear main cap. It was line bored. Calico main bearings and an aftermarket steel crank were installed and the rotating torque checked in at 6 ftlbs.
Thank you for showing everyone my build. It took some serious power. This is proof that even a mild transmission build without all the billet parts can and will survive for some time if built correctly. Hopefully, it gets all the billet goodies it needs for the next weakest link to be discovered.
Hey Bruce, it's not a mild transmission. It doesn't have a brake or billet front half(which is why it broke), calibration is on point for engine power as shown by the clutches. I took another apart from a well respected builder and his direct clutches looked no better than mine.
Please tell us how you came up with this contraption! Very awesome!
Beautiful Waiting on this 2nd video for the dd efi dash With the front mount intercooler? Whats the resolution to colder water temperatures...
Steve when is that 2 nd video of the dd efi coming Thanks
Not sure what you are asking, it's all documented. If not on here on Fb. When I do another I will make more content.
@@stevevsautomotive1998 I was looking forward to seeing your thoughts and feedback on the dd efi digital dash. Your gonna be putting one inmy gn in about a year
@@MarkHughes-pb1xe been covered on Fb, look it up.
@@stevevsautomotive1998 Thanks steve
After seeing your video, i understood my trany problem, mine is stuck, now one question, if it's stuck, do i need too rebuild all those parts inside? Or just add something to set it free and get it back to work like it suppose to? Ill appreciate if you help me, Thank you
How much do you charge
So this tool topped the guide too , right ? that way u can lower the seal a bit on the guide gain some retainer to seal clearance and run a higher lift camshaft
Good call.....nice using the Tool Mat.....
Ok context is important. Saw "ick" in the valve cover. Note to viewers: GN means it's a Buick Grand National or GNX 1977-87 Try panning out so people can see the car too.
G body gang
Man these buicks will give you a migraine headache at every level.. mine has been sitting for almost 2 years thats where she likes it the most sitting lol
must be 1/8 min and i wouldnt go more that 3/16
The LC2 and anything to get aftermarket for the engine, I feel is on the way out and the parts manufacturer's who we depend on are starting to "ghost" the application all together for other platforms. Who knows. Lets hope this platform doesn't die all together.
Hey Steve, great video! One day, can you make a video or discuss how to remove sloppiness in the steering gearbox?
Right on Steve. As always, thanks for uploading a video of what you're up too with your own car. I love all the integrated extras on the harness.
Code for my BMW e34 reads "26 SOLENOID VALVE CONVERTER LOCKUP CLUTCH". Symptoms are that when cold, it goes into Trans Program (locked in 3rd gear, limp mode), shift lock doesn't function and the digital gear selection disappears from the dash display but when the engine warms up to operating temperature, all works fine again and shifts beautifully. Leads me to believe it isn't the solenoid. Can you point me in a direction?
Very interesting but I don’t understand why this is important. Please explain. Thank you.
Can help identify a tight crank. Any bits of lint or crap that has become trapped could make the crank run tight, which will quickly destroy it. Most people just give it a spin with their hands and call it done though.
My crank with cam and chain installed was 7 after lime hone
That's not an apples to apples comparison. If the engine has more than 4 main caps that also may affect the readings.
Very well communicated Steve. I’ll b praying for this need.
First it was roller Cams now heads...the joys of owning a Turbo Buick
Man, I legit just lucked into some ported aluminum heads, and I had to buy them right away. They need valve guides apparently but hopefully they work out for me. The availability for everything for these cars is getting ridiculous, cams are hard to get to. We are stuck with only 1 supplier for heads and intakes because of the low demand due the size of our market.
I've heard that from other people too. There must some demand for them to not be able to keep up, also communication is more important than people realize.
Yeah whoosh Motorsport had just posted they had champions irons in stock. Having to wait on parts as a business basically ties up your money and time which doesn’t ever fair to well. Can’t blame you for making the customer handle getting the heads.
Well said Steve. You do great work. At the end of the day you have a business to run and family to provide for and that should be understood by everyone. Keep up the great work and videos.
I hope you get a response from these vendors. Thanks for shaking the tree.
If everything in my 4l65e is stock then why would I need to shim the bolts?