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Those Quad 4s were fun little engines back in the day.
1989 Cutlass Calais thread
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Ran the old gal over to the glass shop today. It still runs rough when cold, but once on the road, it ran and drove pretty good. Granted, there is a smashed area the size of a basketball in the drivers view, so you have to lean to the right to drive, but it drove pretty decent.
I did figure out why the fuel gauge isn't working. Somebody used a floor jack under the fuel tank. It's crushed from beneath. I'm not sure what, if anything I'll do with that. Those new ties and wheels make it ride nice. That Quad motor definitely has some get up and go!
I did figure out why the fuel gauge isn't working. Somebody used a floor jack under the fuel tank. It's crushed from beneath. I'm not sure what, if anything I'll do with that. Those new ties and wheels make it ride nice. That Quad motor definitely has some get up and go!
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Got the new windshield installed today. Amazing how clear an intact glass can be. I also did a walk around video of it.
I'll be posting it for sale soon. I'll get some new photos once my larger wheel covers show up. The old 13 inch jobs won't fit the new wheels and tires.
I'll be posting it for sale soon. I'll get some new photos once my larger wheel covers show up. The old 13 inch jobs won't fit the new wheels and tires.
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I've got a new fuel tank and fuel pump module on order. I need a new tank anyway and since the fuel gauge is stuck, I'm thinking the float may be smashed. I've also noticed the pump is rather loud and that's often a precursor to failure I figure I'll get everything while I have the tank out. Get a new exhaust and I'll start driving it when gas prices go up after the first of the year.
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Got my new fuel tank a while back. I ordered a new pump module while I was at it. Everything came in right before the ice and snow hit. Pulled the old tank and it was a stinker to get out because it was crushed and warped.
Got it out and found out why the fuel gauge didn't work. The float was gone and the pump was bent and in there crooked. I went to put the new pump module in and it didn't fit. an inch too tall and the lines were routed differently. The electrical plug was completely different too.
Then the ice rolled in. Later several inches of snow. I've got a new pump that is identical to the old one as far as fit so I'm hoping I can clear enough to get the new tank installed today. If not, later this week it's supposed to be up to 50 degrees.
Got it out and found out why the fuel gauge didn't work. The float was gone and the pump was bent and in there crooked. I went to put the new pump module in and it didn't fit. an inch too tall and the lines were routed differently. The electrical plug was completely different too.
Then the ice rolled in. Later several inches of snow. I've got a new pump that is identical to the old one as far as fit so I'm hoping I can clear enough to get the new tank installed today. If not, later this week it's supposed to be up to 50 degrees.
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I took advantage of the thawing weather today to put the new fuel tank and pump into the Calais. I've had the parts for a while, but I didn't want to fight inches of ice and snow.
Everything went in pretty well. The new tank straps, to replace the damaged ones it had, were not quite the right size but I can go back and modify the one when weather permits.
With a reliable pump, and my fuel gauge works now too, I took it out on a loop I use to road test cars. I knew the Quad 4 motor was hot but this took me by surprise. My Mazda CX-5 is close in displacement a little over 25 years of development new but this is close to it. I didn't even really get on it either.
I also got pulled over by a Deputy. I know him and he just wanted to see what I was running. I wasn't speeding but I got up to the speed limit pretty quick.
Everything went in pretty well. The new tank straps, to replace the damaged ones it had, were not quite the right size but I can go back and modify the one when weather permits.
With a reliable pump, and my fuel gauge works now too, I took it out on a loop I use to road test cars. I knew the Quad 4 motor was hot but this took me by surprise. My Mazda CX-5 is close in displacement a little over 25 years of development new but this is close to it. I didn't even really get on it either.
I also got pulled over by a Deputy. I know him and he just wanted to see what I was running. I wasn't speeding but I got up to the speed limit pretty quick.
