Radiator crapped out.

[Tonyrodz]

Oh I remember. I'm only 6 years younger.

I remember my first paycheck from the A&P when I was 15 years old. After taxes it came out to like 80 bucks. My mother said, "Wow! Look at that. Now you can buy one pair of cavariccis from Jean Country."

Hold on, hold on!! My 1st "Real job" was working at the A+P on Belleville Ave in Bloomfied, next to the China Clipper. I also was 15! Too funny. I hated those pants btw.

 

[OR VietVet]

Who doesn't hate those pants except anyone stuck on "Miami Vice"!

 

[Tonyrodz]

Who doesn't hate those pants except anyone stuck on "Miami Vice"!

I also hated bell bottoms. Weren't those part of your uniforms? In the Navy.

 

[Fless]

He meant "drivers side" (DS) and I think is confusing the ABS with SRS.
and ya the impact sensor/s under the bumper frame, like you linked above are the most common problem, you should have a associated code but getting that code requires a scanner that can read SRS. the cheapy low end scanners usually do not have that capability.
if it is a front sensor just be aware the left & right side are the same part number and the code may only say "front impact sensor" so if you replace one side and the code does not go away then swap it to the other side. next most common is the passenger seat sensor or a broken wire.

^^^ THIS. But we've also heard stories that the Dorman sensors, even those that have the correct part number, can cause "incorrect part" messages. So if it comes to replacing a sensor, remove the old one and match the number on it to a GM or AC Delco replacement part.

 

[Fless]

This is getting ahead of things because there's no diagnosis but if it points to the impact sensors this video is good at explaining things and showing the replacement procedure.

 

[OR VietVet]

I also hated bell bottoms. Weren't those part of your uniforms? In the Navy.View attachment 346035

Freakin' funny as hell. Just like any service, it is not a democracy and your wear what you are told, no matter how much you may hate it or like it. Off ship, never wore them. Had to wear dress whites and dress blues with bell bottoms until you made E-7 or higher. Off ship on liberty, I am lucky I came back to the ship wearing the same clothes I left with.

 

[OR VietVet]

Only impact sensors listed at RA: https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog...dy+&+lamp+assembly,impact+/+crash+sensor,1564

But ask nicely and likely @915_Tahoe can rescue again.

I did cross numbers and found this at RA: https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog...dy+&+lamp+assembly,impact+/+crash+sensor,1564

 

[partcheck]

I picked up a used and tested one off ebay for $45. RA and everywhere else wants like $120.

 

[OR VietVet]

How long is the used and tested one guaranteed for? I am assuming you are talking about the sensor. They are known for crapping out with no notice at any time. You have maybe bought one with a short life span left. If you plug it in and the problem does not go away, then you have no idea if is used sensor or still another problem. Used coolant reservoir, sure. Used electrical sensor, IMO, no.

 

[swathdiver]

Love my 3.73's. My GN has 3.42's--actually all turbo Regals came with them.

The 3-speed carbureted turbo regals had 2.73, 3.08 and 3.23 gears depending on the year and options. My '79 had a 2.29 ring and pinion!