mechanic58 Posted July 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Amanita said: How many miles are on the engine? I think the bottom end is the same between '93 and '96. If the miles are low enough I might be interested in the LQ1 in the future should you be looking to get rid of it. 174k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_rockford_007 Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 (edited) Whoopsie.... Edited July 3, 2021 by Jim_rockford_007 mechanic58 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55trucker Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 Is that 1st photo the cat from under the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechanic58 Posted July 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 welp, got this CS out this morning. Like to get my hands on the SOB that designed this installation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechanic58 Posted July 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 1 minute ago, 55trucker said: Is that 1st photo the cat from under the car? No, Jim’s just being an ass. That probably came off of one his trashy-assed girlfriends’ car. Jim_rockford_007 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechanic58 Posted July 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Jim_rockford_007 said: Whoopsie.... Im fixin to post some naked pics of your mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiggity76 Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 (edited) 20 minutes ago, mechanic58 said: welp, got this CS out this morning. Like to get my hands on the SOB that designed this installation. Yeah, it's not a fun job. I had the radiator and fans out of my International when I changed mine out. It was alot easier as I used a really long extension and just went thru the rad support and lower bumper opening to get access to the bolts. The later LQ1's starting in 96 I believe moved the packs and module up topside. Much nicer. Again, those packs with the white numbered firing order are unobtainable now. It took me a very long time to find an NOS set. Edited July 3, 2021 by jiggity76 mechanic58 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mechanic58 Posted July 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 1 hour ago, jiggity76 said: Yeah, it's not a fun job. I had the radiator and fans out of my International when I changed mine out. It was alot easier as I used a really long extension and just went thru the rad support and lower bumper opening to get access to the bolts. The later LQ1's starting in 96 I believe moved the packs and module up topside. Much nicer. Again, those packs with the white numbered firing order are unobtainable now. It took me a very long time to find an NOS set. The coils checked good so I’m going to reuse them. I just picked up an ignition module that I paid way too much for so we’ll see what happens. jiggity76 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechanic58 Posted July 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 Also, you seem to be awfully hung up on the originality of a junk car lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechanic58 Posted July 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 33 minutes ago, Jim_rockford_007 said: Nobody likes you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiggity76 Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 5 hours ago, mechanic58 said: Also, you seem to be awfully hung up on the originality of a junk car lol. Ok, take care. Jim_rockford_007 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_rockford_007 Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 9 hours ago, mechanic58 said: Nobody likes you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfewtrail Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 On 7/3/2021 at 11:55 AM, jiggity76 said: Yeah, it's not a fun job. I had the radiator and fans out of my International when I changed mine out. It was alot easier as I used a really long extension and just went thru the rad support and lower bumper opening to get access to the bolts. The later LQ1's starting in 96 I believe moved the packs and module up topside. Much nicer. Again, those packs with the white numbered firing order are unobtainable now. It took me a very long time to find an NOS set. Rubber stamp + white paint. jiggity76 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jiggity76 Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 5 hours ago, mfewtrail said: Rubber stamp + white paint. For sure, someone's working on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechanic58 Posted August 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2021 I have the engine and trans out of this car now. It’s available for sale if anyone is interested. I may put it on eBay eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTP091 Posted August 2, 2021 Report Share Posted August 2, 2021 (edited) Are you planning a rebuild on that L67? Seems to be very high in miles. Given how abused the rest of the car is I doubt they took good care of the engine. Edited August 2, 2021 by GTP091 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechanic58 Posted August 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2021 (edited) 31 minutes ago, GTP091 said: You’re going to drop a mile’d out L67 in there without a rebuild? Of course not. I’m planning a complete overhaul and upgrade to the L67/4T65. I will say though that it still runs strong af. It just leaks all of its fluids from every possible leak point. The trans is a tad lazy though. Edited August 2, 2021 by mechanic58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechanic58 Posted August 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2021 I haven’t looked too far into this yet, does anyone have any good insight on what I’m going to be up against on motor mounts? I figure the trans side mount will interchange no problem, I’m concerned about the lower engine side mounts. Not concerned about the uppers, those will be easy to fab/modify. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55trucker Posted August 2, 2021 Report Share Posted August 2, 2021 ^ No big mystery there...... 1st gen Regal L27 engine mounts, all 1st gen Regals fitted with the L27 made use only a single dogbone. The powertrain does not tilt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechanic58 Posted August 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 I really dread removing the L67 from the Pontiac. That drivetrain is greasier than family night at Gino’s pizzeria in Youngstown, OH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechanic58 Posted August 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 2 hours ago, 55trucker said: ^ No big mystery there...... 1st gen Regal L27 engine mounts, all 1st gen Regals fitted with the L27 made use only a single dogbone. The powertrain does not tilt. Thanks. I have been studying the engine mount situation since I made that post earlier today. I think I have it basically figured out at this point. I think I’m going to have everything I need already to bolt it in place. I’ll be sure to outline exactly what I did when I get to that point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55trucker Posted August 3, 2021 Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 (edited) The replacement mounts can be had almost anywhere, you'll need the front & rear engine bracket from a 1st gen Regal (or likewise) to support the engine. The 2nd gen configuration makes use of 2 dogbones seeing as there is a single mount under the engine. Part # 3 & 4 https://www.gmpartsdirectonline.com/a/Buick__Regal/59848694__6400100/ENGINE--TRANSAXLE-ENGINE--TRANS-MOUNTING/AH88093.html Edited August 3, 2021 by 55trucker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechanic58 Posted August 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 (edited) Thanks, I appreciate your input. Edit: This engine I'm using is a Series II 3800. There were significant differences between the Series I and Series II engines. The 1st gen Regals woulda had a Series I engine. Are the motor mount locations the same on both blocks? I know for a fact there were multiple casting differences between the two engines, especially along the oil pan rail area on the block. Edited August 3, 2021 by mechanic58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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