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Forum: Pontiac - Race Today, 08:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 122
Posted By mgarblik
On the outer body, WD-40 works well and doesn't...

On the outer body, WD-40 works well and doesn't ruin the paint.
Forum: Electrical Tech Yesterday, 07:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 85
Posted By mgarblik
If your not concerned with it looking exactly OE....

If your not concerned with it looking exactly OE. I have some Christmas tree fasteners with a zip tie built into it. They should go in the same holes. I can send you some for a couple bucks and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-12-2024, 08:32 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,175
Posted By mgarblik
With everything working right, the breathers are...

With everything working right, the breathers are really air intakes into the engine and the PCV system is the output. So cheap breathers can leak a little oil out on the valve covers or a mist under...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-12-2024, 02:25 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,175
Posted By mgarblik
Lots of good ideas floating around in this thread...

Lots of good ideas floating around in this thread now. To boil it down to a plan of action, this would be my approach. You state the engine runs good and the oil leaks are the only problem you want...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-11-2024, 10:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 590
Posted By mgarblik
One of the really cool things about the pageantry...

One of the really cool things about the pageantry of race day is the laps they take with old cars from the IMS Museum. Most of the cars are kept in running condition and each year a dozen or so make...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-11-2024, 12:45 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,175
Posted By mgarblik
There are only 2 things that can make the...

There are only 2 things that can make the dipstick pop up. One is physical contact with the stick for some reason. You should see witness marks on the bottom of the stick somewhere or a bent stick....
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-09-2024, 07:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 590
Posted By mgarblik
Thanks for those great pics. I just love the...

Thanks for those great pics. I just love the Indy 500. The history, the size, the pageantry, the memorial remembrances for our military,the entire month of May. I have been to over 20 races and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-08-2024, 07:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 264
Posted By mgarblik
We are having a terrible time around here this...

We are having a terrible time around here this spring with fuel quality and extremely high fuel vapor pressure. You said the car had been sitting several months. Do you have a load of good quality...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-07-2024, 05:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,532
Posted By mgarblik
I have my car back from the dry ice blaster. ...

I have my car back from the dry ice blaster. Yes, I was the guinea pig for this little experiment. Here is my honest assessment. The process works as advertised. It really cleans and removes old...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-07-2024, 12:18 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,651
Posted By mgarblik
Just a side note concerning using a smoke machine...

Just a side note concerning using a smoke machine for leak testing. I have 100% success finding a leak using them. But you need to smoke test the engine without oil in the pan. It can have a quart...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-07-2024, 12:10 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,702
Posted By mgarblik
Glad to hear you are home now Greg. That will...

Glad to hear you are home now Greg. That will help your recovery! Hope you continue to improve every day.
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-06-2024, 03:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,532
Posted By mgarblik
My 73 TA is being dry ice blasted today. Had it...

My 73 TA is being dry ice blasted today. Had it towed to the shop doing the work about 9:00 AM this morning. I went back over to the shop after 2 hours of blasting to have a look. Here is my...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-06-2024, 11:25 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,651
Posted By mgarblik
Pontiac V-8 is among the most difficult engines...

Pontiac V-8 is among the most difficult engines period to get 100% leak free at the rear pan/main seal area. I consider myself pretty skilled and I am probably 50-60% absolutely leak free in that...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-04-2024, 03:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,339
Posted By mgarblik
Nice car to feature and always great to see a...

Nice car to feature and always great to see a Pontiac on Jay Leno's Garage. Unfortunate that Jay has so much incorrect information about that GTO and I have to assume many other cars he features. ...
Forum: Members Helping Members 06-04-2024, 02:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 212
Posted By mgarblik
Not to hijack but this is what I did on my...

Not to hijack but this is what I did on my Graymills washer. I plumbed the output of the pump to a rubber line, to a remote oil filter adapter bolted to the machine. Then the outlet of the oil...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-31-2024, 08:15 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 935
Posted By mgarblik
Little extra precaution. I would lightly de-burr...

Little extra precaution. I would lightly de-burr the leading edge in the timing cover if it has a sharp edge. Not sure how your cover looks there. Dremel tool and cartridge roll to soften that...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-30-2024, 05:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 935
Posted By mgarblik
Not trying to waste your money but Tin Indian...

Not trying to waste your money but Tin Indian Performance sells a super high quality viton seal for the front. It installs easily and is simply a far superior product to all the others out there. I...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-24-2024, 07:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,532
Posted By mgarblik
I brought this back up because I have done...

I brought this back up because I have done considerable research in my area to have this process done. I have settled on a guy who does this work on an hourly basis. He charges $250.00 an hour all...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-23-2024, 02:18 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,462
Posted By mgarblik
Doing a quick look for some facts and figures, I...

Doing a quick look for some facts and figures, I found Buick without any problem. Pontiac being gone, was a little more difficult. But here are some numbers to chew on at least. Pontiac Annual...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-16-2024, 06:59 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,431
Posted By mgarblik
No scientific proof of this. But I would offer...

No scientific proof of this. But I would offer that engine oil does not, to my knowledge have an expiration date on the outer cases or the individual boxes. Almost all major oil manufacturers have...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-14-2024, 09:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 762
Posted By mgarblik
Just think how long the shoe laces would need to...

Just think how long the shoe laces would need to be and how much emery cloth it would take to polish that baby! Ha.
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-13-2024, 02:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,318
Posted By mgarblik
I am sorry for that entire experience, Cliff. ...

I am sorry for that entire experience, Cliff. Everything seems to be a scam no matter who you deal with. Just today, I get my credit card statement. I shipped 2 head gaskets a couple weeks ago...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-10-2024, 03:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,266
Posted By mgarblik
Well, this is where the mythical NEW cast iron...

Well, this is where the mythical NEW cast iron replacement heads I have been whining about for 15 years would be the perfect solution to your problem. The same heads, allot of people see no use for...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-09-2024, 07:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 951
Posted By mgarblik
For raw power and torque, I go to my battery...

For raw power and torque, I go to my battery powered 1/2" drive impact every time now. When I had a customer with multiple stripped/cross threaded wheel studs, the battery powered impact made quick...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-08-2024, 04:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 470
Posted By mgarblik
Iron Man, Arnie "the farmer" Beswick. Big 94...

Iron Man, Arnie "the farmer" Beswick. Big 94 this year. An amazing man from any perspective. Most determined person I have ever known. Happy, Happy Birthday!. Within the last year I was talking...
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