1972 Buick Riviera - Steering Column Boot Replacement

[@stevezielonko1386]

If youve got a really rusted on stubborn bolt you work it back and forth and spray penetrating oil in between attempts .pretty sure those on the column arent excessively cranked down .id have to go into the garage and check the manual but i would think 25 to 30 foot pounds .so once you e broken them free they should go pretty easy

[@V8Adam]

Thanks for the information, really useful to know. Yes, you are correct about the torque setting for these nuts.

[@stevezielonko1386]

I had to do a streering rack for my 92 pontiac convertible and three bolts went rather easy. One was very stubborn so i sprayed it with penetrating oil tried it then waited overnight after ten days a came apart

[@V8Adam]

@@stevezielonko1386 Amazing how much time one nut can add to the job!

[@stevezielonko1386]

I didnt need the car for anything so i just went in the garage every day after work and gave it a twist this way and that then a squirt of pb blaster and gave up for the night. A pro with a customer waiting couldnt get away with that

[@V8Adam]

@@stevezielonko1386 Yes, you're right. When doing it yourself, best to take your time. I broke a bolt on the water pump and it took me a whole day to drill it out.

[@carllindstrom8217]

makes me happy to see how well you take care of it, they are such a neat car, Im so envious

[@V8Adam]

Thanks for your comment! I do my best :)

[@carllindstrom8217]

Your so lucky to have that car, I have had about 6 of them inmy time, wishing I still had my 1973.

[@V8Adam]

Thanks, I do feel extremely lucky to have such a beautiful car and I do my best to preserve her for the future.

[@piotrpiotr9720]

Thank you for the series! I will be looking in next few months for the 1972 GS. Your movies are inspiring me to get my own Riviera!

[@V8Adam]

That’s awesome to hear! I’m so glad that the videos have inspired you. Good luck with your search and please let me know when you’ve found one, I’d love to see a video.

[@Hapesky]

Thank you V8 Adam. Great video again!

[@V8Adam]

You’re very welcome, thank you for your kind comment 😊

[@nickbarnes9240]

Another very informative video from V8 Adam. Making life easier for us amateur mechanics.

[@V8Adam]

Thanks Nick, much appreciated mate!

[@rasmuslyck4988]

I wanna see more videos :O for when i am gonna rebuild my own from the ground up 😅

[@V8Adam]

Thanks Rasmus and good luck with your build. I will put up as much as I can with any work that I do.

[@kevinchaney1702]

Hi Adam I've just fitted a new rubber boot on the steering shaft on my 74 Pontiac Trans Am, after successfully fitting it I checked the operation only to have the rubber boot pop out from under the retaining clip. Thinking I must have done something wrong I started Looking on U-tube and found lots of videos showing how to fit the boot, nothing I found seemed to explain the issue I was having until I came across your video. Taking note of the issue you had with your Riviera I followed your instructions and now have it installed safe and securely. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

[@V8Adam]

I am really pleased to hear that and I am so glad that you got it sorted! Thanks for your comment and view!

[@badboattail]

Hey Adam, I hope you're okay mate. It's been over seven months since your last Riviera video upload.

[@V8Adam]

Hey Erik! Yes, all good thanks mate. Sorry I have been quiet on the forum and on the videos. I moved about 6 months ago and am doing a big development on my new place, so that has absorbed my time. I've also done a video collaboration with my detailer but the video has been in edit with me forever because of my other commitments. I want to get it up soon though!

[@SeaTravelr123]

OMG my friends in Farnborough were just talking about a shop that specializes in old trucks. Wonder if it’s the same place. 🤔🤔

[@V8Adam]

Yeah it could be! There is NAMCO and RPM, which are workshops and a parts shop, all in Farnborough.

[@SeaTravelr123]

@@V8Adam small world. My dream is to take one of my big Pontiac’s over on QM2 and visit all my UK friends. I worked on cruise ships and I have friends in all corners of the UK. Can’t think of a better use of my 71 GrandVille convertible, than cruising through the UK.

[@V8Adam]

@@SeaTravelr123 Sounds amazing! If you make it over, give me a shout and we can cruise around together :)

[@badboattail]

Adam, check out Derek from Vice Grip Garage. In his new video he will bring a '71 back to life and drive it home. Premiere in 100 minutes from now: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaG1ZGxpbsp9itk

[@V8Adam]

Thanks Erik, I will check that out!