To supercharged 3800, or not to supercharged 3800? Need halp.
Gents, Here's the dilemma/situation. It's well past time to replace my fair maidens daily beater Alero. At this time of high gas prices, it only makes sense to try doing so with something that seats all 6 of us and isn't called a Suburban. We have

My 98 Buick Riviera
This is my Riv I got on June 5th this year. I'ts a 1998 Emerald Green Pearl, with Taupe colored interior. With gold emblems. It has 99,000 miles on it and runs and looks great. I haven't done alot with it yet. Just clayed, waxed and did the standard

GM 3800 V6 swap
It looks like our host is doing V6 swaps now? Cool ides. The 3800 supercharged motor is pretty stout. Anybody have any information?

Could I swap my 97 Riv with a 3800 series 3 engine w/superch
I ran across a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix engine, which is 3800 series 3 supercharges, and I wanted to know is it possible to swap these, and if so wats the pros and cons

Write-Up: Water Pump Change for '89 LeSabre w/ 3800
PS - This is very similar on a supercharged engine. You must remove entire front motor mount and idler pulley in front of waterpump to get waterpump out. Make sure to push power sterring pump to the side to access bolt for motor mount bracket. I will have

Spark Plug Recommendation - L27 3800
Hi, I need recommendations/experiences/comments on the best brand spark plug for a 1992 Riviera L27 3800 engine. Thanks

95 Riviera 3800 supercharged knocks, help please!
Hello, Newbie here, so I'm lookin for some help. I recently purchased a 95 Buick Riviera with the the 3800 supercharged V6. The car ran and drove fine for about the first 100 miles or so and then I noticed a "knock" in the motor. I checked th

Quad driver code
Anyone ever get a quad driver code on 95 Riv? If so what fixed it? I changed EVERY eletrical part on the car save for the wire harnes. Even changed some parts more than once. Dave

P0342 Cam Sensor
Our 95' Rivi 3800 needs to be scanned. I have the check AND service engine soon light on. Car runs like a top and doesnt miss a beat. Although it seems to be slower than a slug... Also it seems like it chugs gas. Can I jump pins and count flashes on

1995 buick riviera supercharged has no spark
I changed the Ignition control module, crankshaft position sensor and check the fuel but there is still no spark coming to my spark plugs at all. The car turns over and cranks for about 2 seconds and then cuts off immediately please help my baby has been

FAQ: Which Spark Plugs & Ignition Wires should I use?
The type of plug you use will depend on your level of modification. A good upgrade for a stock engine is to replace the OEM plugs with a type known as "cooler" than stock. A good copper spark plug is the Autolite 605 or 104. Autolites are very

Whine or whistle in engine bay under hard acceleration
Asking for help to find / fix a high pitched whine or whistle in my engine bay. I can reliably get the noise at 1/2 - 3/4 throttle if over 2500 RPM and accelerating. This has been going on for a while now. It is not real loud - matter of fact if the

where is engine coolant heater/engine block heater
does anyone know where the engine heater that you plug into any standard electrical socket is? i need to find it!

FAQ: Vacuum Hoses & Lines
Hi everybody, i just purchased a 96 riviera, the old owner did´nt want to spend more money because it ran REALLY bad. So me beeing a total newbie when it comes to cars newer than 1975 decided to see if i could find the problem, and i think i did. Th

Error Code P1870
I've had an 1870 code for quite some time. The car feels like it has no power in 1st gear and the exhaust is heavier than normal. After driving I can smell a burnt smell. Any thoughts? I've changed teh transmission fluid already and used seafoam to