To all,

I have a '68 Riv and was wondering if you can get or how to replace the hose
that goes from the valve cover to the air cleaner.

Any help is appreciated.

Mike J

ROA# 10935

Thanks for the info.

--- In rivlist@yahoogroups.com, "shipman_dave" <riv9297@...> wrote:
>
> Jim,
> I'm about to go into my third winter with a Portablegaragedepot.com car
storage unit with great results so far.  I bought the silver quonset (round)
10X20 size with one zippered entrance to store one of my 92 Rivieras...its just
under 200" long (the other Riv goes in my garage).
>
> In hind sight, I should have gone with a 12X20 with two entrances
front/back....a little more room to open the car doors and gain entrance from
both ends.  I chose the quonset so that the snow accumulation would just slide
off with little/no effort by me...works just as I anticipated.
>
> I top off the gas tank, add StaBil, and run the Riv for 10 minutes.  I put a
tarp down on the dead soil inside the storage unit, drive the car over it, hook
up a battery tender, put an interior-use cover over the car body, and tie up the
sides of the tarp to the car.  I store my Riv's from November til April never
starting them during that time.
>
> Works for me...
> Ship
>

Jim,
I'm about to go into my third winter with a Portablegaragedepot.com car storage
unit with great results so far.  I bought the silver quonset (round) 10X20 size
with one zippered entrance to store one of my 92 Rivieras...its just under 200"
long (the other Riv goes in my garage).

In hind sight, I should have gone with a 12X20 with two entrances
front/back....a little more room to open the car doors and gain entrance from
both ends.  I chose the quonset so that the snow accumulation would just slide
off with little/no effort by me...works just as I anticipated.

I top off the gas tank, add StaBil, and run the Riv for 10 minutes.  I put a
tarp down on the dead soil inside the storage unit, drive the car over it, hook
up a battery tender, put an interior-use cover over the car body, and tie up the
sides of the tarp to the car.  I store my Riv's from November til April never
starting them during that time.

Works for me...
Ship

 

Anyone have any experience with any of the "portable" garage structures that are available? The ones with the tubular steel frame and pvc/tarp coverings.

I'm looking for one to store a car.

Jim.
ROA #7648

Anyone have any experience with any of the "portable" garage structures that are
available?  The ones with the tubular steel frame and pvc/tarp coverings.

I'm looking for one to store a car.

Jim.
ROA #7648

----- Original Message -----

From: Derek Cunningham

To: Fred

Cc: rivlist@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 10:35 PM

Subject: Re: [rivlist] 1985 engine swap?

 

Hi Fred,

You can probably find more info about this swap on the Riviera Performance forum at www.rivperformance.com.  It could probably be done if you include the transmission, wiring harness, PCM and a little fabrication work on the subframe.

-Derek

(deekster_caddy on that forum)  

On Nov 16, 2009, at 3:23 PM, "Fred" <hlzr88dyna@gmail.com> wrote:

 

Hello everyone, I'm new to this list. I just picked up an 85 Riv with low miles in immaculate condition. The issue is the engine is rapping. I could just have the 307 rebuilt but got to thinking about a newer v6, maybe a 3800 series 2. Has anyone done this or know of anyone that's done it. I have been very unsuccesful in finding info on the web about such a swap. Thanks in advance.

Fred

I have three Riviera center wheel caps for sale as a group. They have the black
and silver "R" logo center. These are the correct "flat" center caps for 1995
and 1996 Riviera, but don't recall if they are also the right logo for the 1997.

ALL of the retaining clips on the back are totally intact on each of these caps.
These are the tension clips that like to break off over time!

Get all three caps for $35 total, INCLUDING shipping in the U.S. Please email me
for photos and a condition description of each cap. Thanks. John in Wisconsin

 

Hello everyone, I'm new to this list. I just picked up an 85 Riv with low miles in immaculate condition. The issue is the engine is rapping. I could just have the 307 rebuilt but got to thinking about a newer v6, maybe a 3800 series 2. Has anyone done this or know of anyone that's done it. I have been very unsuccesful in finding info on the web about such a swap. Thanks in advance.

Fred

Hey folks,

My neighbor has his '83 Riv convertible for sale.
It has 79k miles and is decent condition, but needs some loving care.

Its white/white top and red interior.

He's asking $7k (which I think is a bit much) though he just dropped $1,900 on
an engine rebuild. He keeps it garaged.

If anyone is interested, drop me a note and I'll forward his contact info.

Ed Wensell
ROA #10666

Hello everyone, I'm new to this list. I just picked up an 85 Riv with low miles
in immaculate condition. The issue is the engine is rapping. I could just have
the 307 rebuilt but got to thinking about a newer v6, maybe a 3800 series 2. Has
anyone done this or know of anyone that's done it. I have been very unsuccesful
in finding info on the web about such a swap. Thanks in advance.

Fred

Hey folks, So I have stuck with the original list and not really used this group
list. I am sad that Chris K has given up the original list. I liked it better
(Old dogs new tricks sort of thing.. Ya know). Anyway moving to today does
anyone know how to add this group to my my Yahoo front page? Thanks Shelly B ROA
9001 65 Riv

Looking to buy a 1970 Riviera GS in the Ohio area. Anyone selling nearby?

Hey Friends,

My car has been sitting for a few weeks since it returned from the mechanics. A
few weeks ago it was running and driving, albeit with a blown head gasket. Now,
I can get it started but can't keep it running. I just set the air filter on
fire trying to get it started with starting fluid.

I want to sell it (no this is not an ad soliciting the sale of my car) and I
need to get it running ASAP. I'm all tapped out of time and money with this car
and can't afford any more mechanics and I don't have enough tools or knowledge
of my engine to get it working myself. If any Riviera owners in the Austin area
want to come over and check it out and help me get it started, I'd gladly give
you a few dollars and bake you some brownies or something.

Email me at candywhiplash@... if you think you can help.
I'm just north of 51st & Airport.

Thanks,
Victoria

Hi,

I am looking to buy a real nice 65 Riviera, would also consider a 64.  Original,
restored or tatefully done custom.  I am looking for a "Done" car, no projects
please.  GS would be great, but not a requirement.  Local car show quality or
better.



Thanks in advance, Chris

candjpollak@...

Hey guys, 200 4R trans and 401 went in yesterday to the frame off deal I am
doing. Check it out when you get a minute. The motor has all the pretty stuff.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/1965-Buick-Riviera/149461030162

Dave

Hi Cat,

It's hard to say without some specific diagnostics, but surely it IS
an electrical problem ;)

I highly recommend getting a factory service manual for this unique
car, which may scare many mechanics.  I know quite a few people who
won't touch one because of the CRT.  In fact, you can use the CRT
quite to your advantage - you can actually use it in diagnostic mode
to view the raw output of just about every sensor in the entire car.
Just touch "Heat" and "Off" at the same time from the HVAC page and it
should enter "diagnostic mode", then you can scroll through all of the
sensor's outputs.

If I had to GUESS at a few parts that might be the culprit, it would
be cam sensor, crank sensor, ignition module.  The ignition module is
probably the most expensive of the three, but the easiest to get at.

Hope this helps,
-Derek Cunningham


On Oct 29, 2009, at 4:34 PM, catsjc wrote:

> I have an 86 Riviera that is randomly dying. I will be driving down
> the street or sitting at a light. Then I have to wait 30 to 45 min
> to start it back up, or when I turn it off, it wont start up for a
> while. I can hear the fuel pump running when I first turn the key
> on. It's not running rough or displaying any codes. I have been told
> that it may be a electrical problem. Does anyone know what it may be
> more specifically be?
>
>
>

I have an 86 Riviera that is randomly dying. I will be driving down the street
or sitting at a light. Then I have to wait 30 to 45 min to start it back up, or
when I turn it off, it wont start up for a while. I can hear the fuel pump
running when I first turn the key on. It's not running rough or displaying any
codes. I have been told that it may be a electrical problem. Does anyone know
what it may be more specifically be?

----- Original Message -----

From: MarkB

To: rivlist@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 7:57 PM

Subject: [rivlist] Window channel

 

Does anyone know an accurate source of rear windshield weld channel?
I have some rust spots that were under the trim and clip brads rusted
that I would like to cut out and weld new channel in for.

Thanks,

Mark Bristol

Does anyone know an accurate source of rear windshield weld channel?
I have some rust spots that were under the trim and clip brads rusted
that I would like to cut out and weld new channel in for.

Thanks,

Mark Bristol

Hey Folks,

I'm just completing an engine swap on my 84 with 307 (to a 350).  There is one
vacuum hose connection I can't seem to figure out.

The under hood routing label says it would connect to "Sensor DPS".  But, I
can't come up with this reference in any of my manuals, and my process of
elimination hasn't worked...

Any advice is appreciated.  I'll see if I can atch a photo.
Thanks for any advice,

Randy Bowen
Dayton, OH