JUNKYARD RESCUE! Buick Scrap National Part 3 - Spark Plugs Wires Vacuum Lines

Rescued 87 Buick Grand National is finally getting a bunch of new parts and it's closer to running once again! This 1987 Buick Grand National was sold for scrap and rescued and I am continuing the work to get it running and back on the road again.
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This Grand National was scraped at a Pull-A-Part yard and being saved by Classic Gbody Garage to drive another day. Pull-A-Part is a self-service salvage company in the US with 25 yards in 12 states. You bring your own tools and pull your own parts. They buy old cars, sell used auto parts and sell used cars.
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[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

These are epic videos!

[@enriquemartinez16]

Absolutely outstanding

[@wtdonovan]

The loose bolts, nice surprise considering the alternative. Still pretty odd hahaha. Methodically putting this back together for a baseline is such a pro move.

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

Thanks again!

[@Jgeneraledger23]

Incredible there are some people out there who don't know these are valuable. You'd think no matter who had one, these would be $8000 and up. Just incredible!

[@Turbogn87]

Lets crank that puppy up!!!!!!!!!!!

[@redneckswitwheels]

Man...the best n only gbody content on here...make more videos please

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

Thank you and I plan to!

[@russlardinois5751]

Heads have to get rebuilt. New valves, reatainers, plus a deck surface reface. It needs all new components on the heads. Been working on these for 30 years.

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

Good to know! We will see what ends up happenign to it.

[@russlardinois5751]

@@ClassicGBodyGarage after more thinking on this. I would perform a cylinder leak down test. You might be able to pinpoint were the loss of compression is on cylinder 5

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

@@russlardinois5751 Thanks again!

[@michaelk487]

Cool 😎

[@kendrickhayes3007]

More daily videos please

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

I am trying. Busy as hell my man. Thanks for watching!

[@tyronetwashington3934]

Do you still have the Grand Prix? I like that one!

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

Sold all my GPs

[@joesmith306]

A leak down test follows a compression test.

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

Yep, did that.

[@renndub]

surprised you didn't remove the downpipe flange and replace the gasket and inspect the turbo.

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

Downpipe donut gasket is fine. Turbo is tight, i checked it out. Seals might be going bad tho, will worry about that after i get her running right.

[@mattcovert8565]

How are you doing there today? I got a 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix.it was my best friend Chris's car that passed away five years ago of a lifetime of diabetes and heart failure. It sat for 5 years and now it's mine... I've been trying to get it running again. but I'm pretty sure the motor has either a bad valve seal maybe a couple and or the rings.the murder was built by a local shop here in Pennsylvania. It was built for a circle track car stock car pretty much many many years ago. It has a 700 r4 that is lightly built and a stall converter it has headers neighbor hater exhaust. Lol All the goodies. I live in Grove City Pennsylvania and have been trying to find parts if you happen to know of any please comment back. I like seeing the old g body's that is when I grew up... From our house to yours.

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

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[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

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[@dsaint9264]

Appreciate your videos is there anyway you could do a video of converting a limited slip over to posi traction

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

I can film a video once I have a rear to do the work on.

[@dmocksautosnstuff]

So I guess we’ll see the next video next July of 2020 can’t wait !

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

If youre lucky! Kidding, its already in the works.

[@HVACENGINEER94]

That’s about as stock as it gets. Even has the power master brake system and stock air intake. Quite rare. Good luck with her. I’m putting a stroker in my 86 starting tomorrow. Already swapped to hydroboost brake system which was fun to do.

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

Thanks man. We will see if she comes back to life.

[@HVACENGINEER94]

15G and you can flip that car for 25g easily

[@HVACENGINEER94]

Yes It can command that and more

[@HVACENGINEER94]

I doubt you even have 1

[@ryanduerr6875]

That is a beautiful vehicle. I've wanted one since a child. It hurts my heart knowing people are scrapping such beauties....

[@user-ko4ze1lc5y]

Any videos on changing the radiator core support on a g body???

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

I can do one

[@user-ko4ze1lc5y]

@@ClassicGBodyGarage 👍👍would be super cool if u did and highly appreciated. I just got a new core support and have no idea on how to change it. There's nothing on here on how to do it.

[@wildreg]

When is part 4 going to be out?

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

Sometime this Spring.

[@zxBiiOHaZaRDxz]

Everyone giving him grief on taking a year for an update. Two words: life happens. He works on more than just this car and has a life outside of KZbin. We as followers shouldn’t expect anything on a deadline. I’m just grateful for the wonderful content he has posted, since he doesn’t have to do a damn thing for anyone else, yet he’s kind enough to do so. Keep those G Body’s rolling Brian. Take as long as need be for updates, some of us understand.

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

Thanks brother! Yep I am extremely busy with everything! I do plan to post much more frequently. I love doing it. Thanks again for your continued support!

[@lward7307]

Hey! Were you able to track where the car came from? When I was 16 my parents bought me a new 1987 Grand National in Tampa, Florida. I kept it for 10 years and it had right around 100,000 miles when I sold it. Since it has over 100,000 miles I am just wondering by chance this one could have possible been mine at one point!

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

I was told by Pull A Part that it was turned into their Louisiana yard. I am not sure which one. There was some owner info in the glove box so email me and I can give you the details. [e-mail]

[@jaronking9484]

Wow your alive. Its been so long I forgot I was subscribed to your channel.

[@srercrcr]

Oil seals on turbos are very often the weak link, Youre on the right track,

[@williamreadon9052]

compression test is good but a cylinder leakage test would tell you much more with less work

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

I have the gauge and might do that if needed.

[@GOMEZJ76]

WELCOME BACK.. GLAD YOU FINALLY MADE A VIDEO.

[@1983samgonzalez]

One of my dream cars

[@dandrecoleman7976]

Do you have a video for moving the broke electronic seat forward. I need help wit that.

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

No not yet but one of my cars has the same issue and haven't worked on it yet. The gear box is what usually breaks.

[@Tellos313]

Glad you posted a video!

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

Glad you watched and commented! Thanks!

[@richdiscoveries]

Awesome to see you back my friend

[@jimschulz1140]

Welcome back!

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

Thanks!

[@joshuabarndt8566]

Beautiful car

[@jhuntosgarage]

Good job Brian. Mne is about ready to fire up as well. Go man go!

[@Whosurdaddy71]

Non shouldered bolts no wonder why they get loose 😂

[@lvallejo88]

It's good to see you're still making videos on utube. I was starting to worrie thinking you where done with this. Good to have you back Brian👍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@coolkidzmedia3259]

Wow it’s been a year since you posted

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

Yes sir, more coming soon, editing the next video already. Thanks for watching.

[@anthonymacneil2279]

Looking forward to Part.4 great video. Owned a few G bodys including a 87 GN that was bought new brings back memories

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

Thanks for waching and commenting.

[@khrisschools8340]

Great video keep em coming !,

[@jonsworld5307]

yay a video hes alive

[@turbosammy6085]

GI GUNS I’m lucky enough to own a 79 Malibu and a 87 Buick Grand national AWESOME CARS!!!! Brother if you want to upgrade this car with performance parts it’s going too be EXPENSIVE!!!😎👍

[@999thenewman]

Brian is alive! That engine needs rebuilt if this car has a chance of performing.

[@anbus1018]

Dude you're killing me with anticipation to see this thing run..... YOU CAN DO ITT.....!

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

haha thanks man! Next video soon!

[@JamesAnderson-fw5ew]

Ive been waiting for this video for so long.

[@Aspra]

Great to see a video after so long! I hope this mean more to come soon

[@1985FatAl]

any new updates?

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

coming

[@spratsprat3266]

I never thought I’d see the day

[@davidferraro9356]

Finally a video !

[@dhill5057]

🏆❤️👍

[@bossgoon115]

😎💪🏽YES! FinAlly more on the GN. Hopefully we’ll see more sooner.

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

you will!

[@ClassicRideSociety]

😄 dude just gonna roll through the whole video without mentioning he been gone for a year😄. I like that. 💪. Hope the next video ain't a year from now👍

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

i thought about mentioning that but you all are doing a good job a it! LOL

[@MisterLowrider]

Can't wait to see the next video!

[@jubutie]

Man please dont make us wait for ever again!!!!!

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

haha i don't plan to!

[@stevenallen6245]

Who ever sent this to scrap yard needs to be scrapped 🚮🚮

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

haha!

[@dangerousfreedom4965]

Where’s the next episode?

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

Working on it.

[@arniesatacruz3998]

Wow that's a beautiful car Buick Regal grand national. Chevy monte carlo Buick Regal olds Mobil gran prix all these cars from the 80s are beautiful and 60s and all classics period.

[@betosgarage]

Man we need them weekly vids from your golden channel bro 👍

[@ls6-ss413]

About time!

[@chadgardee1496]

Man I miss you videos good seeing you Brian mr gbody garage ftw

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

Thanks Chad!

[@13perrocallejero]

Brian I cannot figure out my air vent fan shut off on high I got low medium but not high fan I bought a new switch and it did same same thing ??!!

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

Large red wire has a corroded plug most likely as that is a common issues or the high speed relay is bad

[@13perrocallejero]

@@ClassicGBodyGaragethanks got new relay nothing but I sprayed wire with pb blaster and basinga 😂

[@mp330600]

Looks like Bubba has been working his magic on your car.

[@joemcmahon8103]

When do you anticipate loading up Part 4? You're killing me with the gap in videos. Turbo shot? Head gasket? What's going on with this GN?

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

Soon. Its already filmed. Thanks for keeping up and the delays won't be long now.

[@01thehookster]

@@ClassicGBodyGarage 3 weeks later: crickets

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

@@01thehookster I decided to add more to the video so taking longer. Will be posting other Gbody vids in the meantime. One coming this week. Please follow on Instagram for more updates.

[@joshhayes3344]

Are you interested in buying a 1984 grand national it's in ok shape or maybe parts car

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

Thanks for the offer but my hands are full right now.

[@dakodakelley897]

1year later

[@chrisj197438]

The rings may be stuck from sitting. I’d try soaking the pistons in marvel mystery oil for a few days then run sea foam through the engine.

[@marlinknable3543]

What bore scope did you buy?

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

Its from DEPSTECH off Amazon.

[@Bleachanna]

I'd see about changing those coils out for new ones or for the newer style with 3 separate coils.

[@dozervin1]

just rebuild the damn thing. geez

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

It might lead to that but at this point its worth seeing if it can be revived

[@ronnieyoung8049]

turn the sound down some on the music

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

yes sir

[@Dj_lilfate]

I almost forgot about this car

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

forget no more! Thanks for watching

[@Robsvo]

Why are you happy that the piston rings are the issue instead of valve seals? Piston ring replacement is much more labor intensive than ring replacement. Also you didn't mention how your going to fix the low compression, are you going to replace the rings?

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

Will pull the motor apart if I have to and replace rings and anything else needed. Will do it right, just want to see how well it runs as is. The rings could be stuck due to sitting and it may or may not get better.

[@Shane-Singleton]

Brian Lives!!!!

[@buzz4633]

Sub'd. Looking forward to part 4.

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

Thanks! Working on it now.

[@jaimepadilla9548]

How could someone just junk a GN. That's my dream car! One day I'll get one one day

[@bren-xmotorsports55]

See this all the time. It was dad's car, he unfortunately passes away and kids want nothing to do with old car in garage. It's a shame but it happens

[@jaimepadilla9548]

@@bren-xmotorsports55 oh no I'm sorry to hear that. But still a Grand National! I hope to run in to a deal like that. Well I cant wait to see the finish of the Buick keep up the great work

[@backyardperformance2346]

Jaime Padilla trust me you can find deals, I found mine on accident, it’s a 87 Hardtop that needed the hood fender and header panel painted, bumper fillers and motor rebuilt for 6500, but not a spec of rust on the car, beautiful interior, and high optioned

[@jaimepadilla9548]

@@backyardperformance2346 I'm going to have to start going to hank yards more offend

[@wreckdiver61]

Love your videos but all you have to do is get some shop air and tread it into the spark plug hole then listen for where the air is going (carb,exhaust or radiator.

[@srercrcr]

or All the Above....

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

Thats next if needed

[@79huddy]

The piston would of been clean if it was a headgasket antifreeze would of cleaned all the carbon out im guessing burnt exhaust valve face

[@pdinardo9472]

Since you started this. Now you need to bring it back to life all the way. With a full mechanical restoration, and cosmetic restoration. Hope you have money, you are going to need alot of it. To bring it back.

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

it will get done and back on the road one way or another.

[@dozerm.4108]

How about a general update on everything else?

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

Please check out my Instagram as I post updates there all the time.

[@22Dropinthebucket]

1 year later

[@builtbydylan8315]

Wondered where you went

[@MotivationnoitavitoM]

You are Awesome love the videos. Maybe some day My car will be back on the road.👍

[@redneckninc.7310]

The holy lord is alive

[@tortchevy]

who's this guy? is he new?

[@KJfreshh69]

Can’t even find any regal/ grand national g body’s at any junk yard in Tennessee

[@johnnywrench9669]

Want a mint mint Cutlass in Ct

[@strassafrass1]

New subscriber, good video. I enjoy the content. Glad you're saving them! A small piece of constructive criticism. Watch your audio levels. That music sequence came on and was way louder than the rest. Good thing I wasn't wearing headphones. Keep making great progress!

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

Thanks for the sub and for the feedback. Always making improvements. Thanks for watching!

[@strassafrass1]

@@ClassicGBodyGarage I want to see the scrap national do a burnout.

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

me too!

[@GIGUNS-0341]

I had a 79 two door Malibu same color as the one next to the Grand national.

[@redneckbryon]

Long time No Video

[@purpledrankduck]

Did you do a leak-down test on cyl 5 to see where the compression loss is coming from?

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

yeah and it seems like it is the piston rings.

[@TheCrewChief374]

So I gather it will be a year until the next video on this project?

[@2008equinox]

TheCrewChief 😂

[@yuh8tngBAY]

Holy sh!t the exhaust housing had 3 missing bolts! Wow

[@danalondon2849]

This reminds me of that time we had cash for clunkers, some one clunked a 87 grand national..🥺

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

I hope someone moved it out the back door!

[@MrWest1600]

Your a Lucky guy do you want to sell Grand National?

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

Its not mine. Owned by Pull A Part

[@MrWest1600]

Classic GBody Garage can you ask them if they want to sell it my number is 1(415) 990-1766 John

[@slya28]

Is this car still for sale ?

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

car was never for sale

[@aired-downdisconnected4125]

I bet the turbo is toast. Beware rebuilding/boring out these V6's. Could have pin holes in the cylinder that doesn't show up until it's bored out. That was my nightmare.

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

We will find out if or once it runs.

[@AmItripping88]

Fuck pull-a-part worst prices ever

[@andresramirez3681]

What's up champ ? Great video and keep the rescue on the gbody's. What's your take on having a 406 over a 383 with a th350 trans and 3.73 , rear end(525hp).

[@andresramirez3681]

I'm sorry, this will be going in a 84 cutlass.

[@redneckswitwheels]

@@andresramirez3681 I own a 82 cutlass with a 406/th350 and 373 gears...its not a highway car.so get a 200 4r trans

[@jimbuddabing557]

The intake oil could be Pcv as well..welcome back! Did you check the intercooler for oil as well?

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

No not yet.and its good to be back!

[@jimbuddabing557]

@@ClassicGBodyGarage I'm no ace but I've built a bunch of these and still have 2 blue and 1 white (avatar) t types.turbo issues will put oil in the intercooler Pcv will cause oil issues as well.need a 1 way in the pcv for boost.let me kno what you find.take a listen to my 9 sec car in my videos ...lol let me kno what ya think.lets get that g.n going!!!!!

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

I am sure there is oil in the intercooler and i did replace the PCV on this one. I am sure the turbo oil seals are bad as well.

[@jimbuddabing557]

@@ClassicGBodyGarage especially figuring where the car came from. I'll be following along this ride sir.:) got alot of us waiting to see what happens.if you need anything ,let me know. I'd always make a donation to this cause as I'm sure any of us would ,us Buick guys stick together

[@brianN9955]

How much do you want for it Ill buy it I live in illinois

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

👍👍👍👍

[@nitrous07me]

I’m soo confused, why fix all these minor things when the motor probably needs rings and among outher stuff if & when you pull it apart 🤔

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

don't be confused, any part i put on it can be used when rebuilding. Want to see if she will run as is.

[@redneckswitwheels]

And that is how it should be. Get it running 1st so u can get a idea on what's next to fix or deal with

[@backyardperformance2346]

nitrous07me plus pulling these motors can be a hassle, just did it

[@tyler238]

Why not just rip it apart anyways?

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

why not find out if it will run as is first? Any parts I buy and install can be used in a rebuild. Thanks for watching!

[@tyler238]

@@ClassicGBodyGarage gotchya! Idk imo id rip it apart and inspect the internals to check for any preventable damage or anything you could improve berfore trying to start it and doing more damage..just my OPINION. Thanks for the reply, and thanks for saving a GN! One of my favorite cars!

[@Hotboyrn84]

I thought scrap yards weren’t able to sell while vehicles

[@ClassicGBodyGarage]

Pull A Part has a used vehicle program.