http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/-t1.htm "Go-fast" mods and repair info for '95 SC Rivs. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:15:04 GMT 10 http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q286/aasearles/RivPerf%20Icons/rivperf_logo29.jpg http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/-t1.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/quick-question-t6167.htm Z-type Hey everyone, I just recently installed a boost gauge in the '95 Riv, and while I was in there, I discovered that a vacuum hose was a little loose. No big deal, I stuck it back on there and it was tight. Must have been from when i changed my coupler. However, beside it, was another nipple/nozzle thing. I couldnt help but notice when I started the car up to test my boost gauge, I could hear a vacuum hiss coming from that area. See picture in this link: http://www.zamiska.net/z/DSC02225.jpg The ... Series I Engine & Transmission Fri, 25 Sep 2009 02:42:24 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/quick-question-t6167.htm#87462 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/quick-question-t6167.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/help-starting-problem-t5866.htm Z-type Alright guys and gals, here's the scoop: I just got my '95 Riviera back from my cousin's place getting fixed. It's been sitting for about 2 years prior to me purchasing it. A lot of things have been fixed including full brakes excluding the pump or MC, rust holes fixed, and some gaskets done. Today, I went to start the car and....nothing. No cranking, just something like a relay clicking and the dash lights turning on like they should. I tried it twice more and the car started up like ... Series I Engine & Transmission Fri, 24 Jul 2009 23:18:12 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/help-starting-problem-t5866.htm#81824 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/help-starting-problem-t5866.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/help-t6096.htm Ryan Ok I have a 1995 buick riviera and it has a supercharged 3800 motor and the motor went bad at about 70,000 miles, and I was wondering if I could drop just a 3800 motor in it or does if have to be supercharged? Series I Engine & Transmission Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:31:20 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/help-t6096.htm#86232 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/help-t6096.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/green-fluid-on-the-ground-t6346.htm IBx1 Hey guys, you don't remember but my car needs a new water pump. My dad noticed some fluid on the ground after it ran the last time, and it was green and about where the water pump is in relation to the ground. I have orange coolant in there right now, but since I didn't do a flush it could very well be remaining coolant. Question is, would a faulty water pump leak coolant, or is there something else that could go wrong? Again, it's under where the water pump sits. It's being replaced ... Series I Engine & Transmission Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:15:04 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/green-fluid-on-the-ground-t6346.htm#91202 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/green-fluid-on-the-ground-t6346.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/write-up-walbro-255-lph-fuel-pump-t2918.htm palermocorey90 Step 1: Strip out all carpet int he trunk Step 2 : remove the seven 10mm screws that hold on the access panel Step 3: unhook the connection to the fuel pump canister Step 4: remove the canister from the tank. make sure not to just rip it out. Step 5:next after you get the canister out, it is time to take it apart Step 6: look on the bottom, there will be a Black braket, that holds on the canister filter. un hook the braket Step 7: now undo the ... Series I Engine & Transmission Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:11:51 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/write-up-walbro-255-lph-fuel-pump-t2918.htm#33203 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/write-up-walbro-255-lph-fuel-pump-t2918.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/poor-gas-mileage-95-sc-t6290.htm jordynarz It's been getting pretty poor gas mileage lately. like 13 or 14 in town. I replaced all the coil packs. and last year i replaced the plugs and wires. it has 121,000 miles on it. its a 1995 S/C.]]> Series I Engine & Transmission Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:52:01 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/poor-gas-mileage-95-sc-t6290.htm#89878 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/poor-gas-mileage-95-sc-t6290.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/scottys-riv-problem-thread-update-8-13-t5429.htm xxsupergman25xx i was drivin this am... car worked fine.. comin home it went to 40mph and just REEEVVEEDDDDDD after i got to a side street i opened the hood and listneded..kinda clickin noise in/around the engine. closed the hood...car ran perfect... went to drive it again an hour later..started off fine..then got to 35mph and started to rev...i got to a red light....total revv like in neutral except in i tried 1-2-3 and OD. just revveeddd..im havin it towed to a dealer today...and they probably wont ... Series I Engine & Transmission Fri, 08 May 2009 15:20:28 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/scottys-riv-problem-thread-update-8-13-t5429.htm#74320 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/scottys-riv-problem-thread-update-8-13-t5429.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/series-i-and-ii-swap-t847.htm jax95riv Has anyone put a Series II engine in a 95 model Riv? I have an opportunity to get a 98 series II engine and tranny w/ 6?,000 mile for $600. Any idea what's involved in the swap? PCM, engine mounts? wiring harness? Advice please. I won't ask if it's worth the trouble the way you guys talk about the Series II. Thanks for the input. Series I Engine & Transmission Thu, 10 May 2007 22:01:28 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/series-i-and-ii-swap-t847.htm#8885 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/series-i-and-ii-swap-t847.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/to-remove-or-not-to-remove-that-is-the-question-t6261.htm woggy Will it make a very big difference in sound or performance with it removed?
Still using stock mufflers for now.]]> Series I Engine & Transmission Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:14:09 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/to-remove-or-not-to-remove-that-is-the-question-t6261.htm#89064 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/to-remove-or-not-to-remove-that-is-the-question-t6261.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/out-of-answers-t6237.htm jimmytullip While driving I try to speed up to 70 mph on the freeway, if I punch the gas the car may stall and do nothing.I have to let off the gas then press down slowly on the gas in order to speed up. 95 Rivi S/C Any thoughts? Series I Engine & Transmission Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:47:04 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/out-of-answers-t6237.htm#88644 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/out-of-answers-t6237.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/transmission-slipping-in-95-riv-sc-t3426.htm blown95riv hi im new the this forum i recently purchased a 1995 sc riv and am having tranny issues.It occasionally slips heavily during WOT or after heavy driving which is than accompanied by the ses light.it almost seems like the car is dropping into neutral.It usually only does this until i take my foot off the gas and than works fine however today it would not go back into drive i was basically free revving it until i put it in park and back in drive and than it was fineThe tranny has a very slow leak ... Series I Engine & Transmission Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:11:21 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/transmission-slipping-in-95-riv-sc-t3426.htm#40873 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/transmission-slipping-in-95-riv-sc-t3426.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/would-this-work-to-fix-a-crack-t6213.htm xxsupergman25xx i think the name of it is JB welder? i have a crack in my front exhaust manifold would i be able to just apply this stuff? i know there is a cracked manifold topic....but i dont wanna take it off. Series I Engine & Transmission Sun, 04 Oct 2009 19:22:32 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/would-this-work-to-fix-a-crack-t6213.htm#88102 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/would-this-work-to-fix-a-crack-t6213.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/95rivisc-s-problem-thread-t5774.htm 95RiviSC I've had this ongoing problem with my Riv and I can't seem to get it fixed. When I drive in speeds excess of 50MPH it starts to shake and stutter a little bit. The RPM thing goes crazy too. It also happens when going up a hill. I've the pulley's looked at and had one of them replaced. I also had the check engine light come on and had that checked out. It said it was the ignition module and that was causing the stuttering. I had it replaced but the problem continues. Thoughts? Series I Engine & Transmission Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:46:35 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/95rivisc-s-problem-thread-t5774.htm#79826 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/95rivisc-s-problem-thread-t5774.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/transmission-t2626.htm Jockomo62 5 weeks ago my trans went out on my '95 Riviera and I was stuck out in the middle of nowhere. AAMCO was the only shop around and I had to have it rebuillt at the cost of $2900. With less than 500 miles on this rebuild trans it goes out again. I bring back to AAMCO who has now had my car for 11 days and they tell me my trans went out again because the differential failed. They say since the differential is not part of the trans they would not normally cover this but out of the kindness of their ... Series I Engine & Transmission Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:04:24 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/transmission-t2626.htm#29122 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/transmission-t2626.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/my-engine-keeps-stalling-out-t6165.htm riv416 my cars been dying every once and a while:(
My battery is good,my alternator is good,i changed the spark plugs and the spark plug wires, also changed the coils aswell,for awhile i was thinking i had a bad cat converter but i just replaced it and my car is still dying:(
anybody have a clue what the problem could be?]]> Series I Engine & Transmission Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:01:36 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/my-engine-keeps-stalling-out-t6165.htm#87391 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/my-engine-keeps-stalling-out-t6165.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/series-i-cylinder-heads-t6149.htm droppedchevyman Are there any aftermarket cylinder heads that would fit my Series I 3800? There's got to be, right? It's an older style engine...shouldn't it have a lot in common with the Grand National engines? With how popular those cars are there has to be high performance heads for THEM... Series I Engine & Transmission Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:23:48 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/series-i-cylinder-heads-t6149.htm#87129 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/series-i-cylinder-heads-t6149.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/car-won-t-start-t6104.htm IBx1 Maybe the car misses me...maybe it knows I'm trying to sell, but either way I have a big problem. My damn car won't start. It makes no noise from the engine bay, just a clicking noise like a switch that won't work when you turn the key. Gauge lights are very dim inside and my HID's don't have enough voltage to turn on. Could be the battery, but it's definitely something electrical. Sigh...anyone with advice please please please chime in. Series I Engine & Transmission Sat, 12 Sep 2009 04:29:40 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/car-won-t-start-t6104.htm#86467 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/car-won-t-start-t6104.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/coolant-leak-t4428.htm vendetta
ive just put in a bottle over an entire wnter. (or so)

when I park it for the smmer and come back to it, it was empty of fluid.

I think the leak is coming from the radiator.

but ive also noticed a small puddle under the passengers rear of the engine.

im really lazy and havnt taken a look at it

what could it be?]]> Series I Engine & Transmission Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:09:59 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/coolant-leak-t4428.htm#57700 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/coolant-leak-t4428.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/engine-trans-mount-t6102.htm mikemc Our 1995 Riviera has a "clunk" when shifted from forward to reverse. My auto Tech says the rear trans mount is bad. I picked one up from a salvage yard but it is worse than the original. Is there an update for this, as a new one was quoted to me at $400.00. Thanks Series I Engine & Transmission Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:30:55 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/engine-trans-mount-t6102.htm#86369 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/engine-trans-mount-t6102.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/s-c-base-gasket-t6097.htm Pat_Czuba Is there such a thing for the 95's? I was asked to grab one at NAPA AutoParts but they didn't have any listings? Series I Engine & Transmission Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:17:56 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/s-c-base-gasket-t6097.htm#86242 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/s-c-base-gasket-t6097.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/supercharger-bearing-failure-need-belt-size-to-bypass-it-t6086.htm 1995 Riv I would like to bypass the supercharger if I could get the smaller belt size I would appreciate it. Thanks Don Series I Engine & Transmission Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:00:45 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/supercharger-bearing-failure-need-belt-size-to-bypass-it-t6086.htm#86090 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/supercharger-bearing-failure-need-belt-size-to-bypass-it-t6086.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/cruise-control-t5938.htm Z-type Hi all, I'll be getting my Riviera back Monday or Tuesday (again) from various random repairs but while I'm waiting, I have a few questions about the cruise control. The cruise in my '95 Riviera is not working correctly. You can press Set, and the cruise light comes on, but the cruise doesn't engage. i changed out the modulator with a known working one, still nothing. I noticed that when I undid the vacuum lines from the Riv, it did not do the tell-tale 'vacuum loss' hiss. The car ... Series I Engine & Transmission Sat, 08 Aug 2009 02:46:18 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/cruise-control-t5938.htm#83201 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/cruise-control-t5938.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/weapon-r-intake-for-series-i-engine-t6050.htm BigTexKahuna It's been a looooooooong time since I've posted here on Riv Performance, but I'm glad I'm still considered a 'member', and thank those in charge for keeping me around... I did a search the other night looking for any comments and/or constructive reviews pro or con regarding the Weapon-R Secret Weapon Intake for the Series I engine... I have a '95 SC Riviera. While I did find a few comments on this intake, all I can say is that was all there was... just comments. Statements to the effect ... Series I Engine & Transmission Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:54:17 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/weapon-r-intake-for-series-i-engine-t6050.htm#85557 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/weapon-r-intake-for-series-i-engine-t6050.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/ses-and-running-cold-t6041.htm peev0021 I switched to a 160 deg stat this summer and it was working well keeping the temps away from the red, but now with the colder weather in canada and the gauge is only reading roughly 55 to 60 deg C. And my SES light is coming off and on perodically, and was woundering if thats too cold to be running and if it is caused by the cold engine temp. Series I Engine & Transmission Mon, 31 Aug 2009 01:12:56 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/ses-and-running-cold-t6041.htm#85405 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/ses-and-running-cold-t6041.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/series-1-performance-mods-t4618.htm jboer95RIV Can you put headers from a series ii on a series i and what other go fast bolt ons can you put on a 95 riv that will helpall i have is a CAI and straight pipes Series I Engine & Transmission Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:24:04 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/series-1-performance-mods-t4618.htm#61445 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/series-1-performance-mods-t4618.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/why-did-buick-decide-togo-with-the-weak-tranny-in-the-95-95s-t136.htm NO 4 EVR
I ask because it seems like every other car w/ similar weight and hp ratings recieved the better tranny for those years like: Regal GS, Aurora 4.0, Bonneville SSEi, GP GTP.

Why did they leave the Riv out for so long?]]> Series I Engine & Transmission Sat, 27 Jan 2007 02:28:26 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/why-did-buick-decide-togo-with-the-weak-tranny-in-the-95-95s-t136.htm#570 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/why-did-buick-decide-togo-with-the-weak-tranny-in-the-95-95s-t136.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/manual-trans-option-t5916.htm superchargedmoney ]]> Series I Engine & Transmission Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:17:08 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/manual-trans-option-t5916.htm#82852 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/manual-trans-option-t5916.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/exhaust-manifold-gaskets-t5955.htm robotennis61 i recently had the heads milled and refreshed and upon taking the headers off i noticed they did not come from the factory with gaskets? upon reinstalling the heads i put felpro header gaskets and now i have a leak from the rear head? man! has this happened to anyone here? are they supposed to go back on without gaskets? Series I Engine & Transmission Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:31:28 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/exhaust-manifold-gaskets-t5955.htm#83675 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/exhaust-manifold-gaskets-t5955.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/95-riv-chugging-at-45mph-to-50mph-help-t6008.htm rivieragsx I have a 95 Buick Riviera supercharged with about 150,000 and at 45mph to 50 mph it has like a chug or bucks back and forth. It has new plugs, tps, egr purge valve. I thought maybe egr valve, but they are like $150. I wanted some more opinions on what it could be first. Does anyone have an idea? Yes the sevice engine light comes on after running for e few minutes. The wires are about 2 to 3 years old. They are xact 8mm lifetime wires. They looked good when I checked and put the new plugs in.. ... Series I Engine & Transmission Sun, 23 Aug 2009 20:31:23 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/95-riv-chugging-at-45mph-to-50mph-help-t6008.htm#84777 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/95-riv-chugging-at-45mph-to-50mph-help-t6008.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/advanced-auto-parts-t6012.htm Rickw I found that Advanced Auto Parts stocks Energy Suspension parts. What they don't have in stock they can order for you, takes a couple of days. They use the same part numbers as Energy Suspension as well so all you have to do is go to Energy's website download the part numbers you want and you can check if your local Advanced Auto has them in stock by going to their website. I noticed they had the correct P/N in stock for the front greaseable bushings that fit the front Addco sway bar for $19.99. Prior ... Series I Engine & Transmission Sun, 23 Aug 2009 22:36:57 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/advanced-auto-parts-t6012.htm#84801 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/advanced-auto-parts-t6012.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/write-up-95sc-changing-the-coupler-in-an-eaton-m62-t4421.htm Karma Write up: 95sc Changing the coupler in an Eaton m62 There are two methods that the coupler can be changed on the Eaton M90 supercharger. It can be changed with the SC both on or off the car. This is not true for the Eaton m62. The M62 has a bolt that goes through the alternator and tensioner pulley bracket which makes removing the snout with the body still attached to the LIM very difficult. I suppose you could try and remove the bracket, however it is attached in a large number of places ... Series I Engine & Transmission Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:21:57 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/write-up-95sc-changing-the-coupler-in-an-eaton-m62-t4421.htm#57554 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/write-up-95sc-changing-the-coupler-in-an-eaton-m62-t4421.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/p0321-p0361-help-t5972.htm 95ParkAveUltra so last night i start my car and the check engine light was on. happened a few times b4. wasnt able to get home fast enough to use the scanner. last night i was close enough to try. as i start to go. she begins to hesitated, bok, shutter, all of the above. pretty much anything above idle she didnt want to go. so i got alil mad and just punched it. well she went then lol. i made it a block or so and just turned her off and back on. light went off. she drove alil better. when i made it home i pulled ... Series I Engine & Transmission Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:43:00 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/p0321-p0361-help-t5972.htm#84001 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/p0321-p0361-help-t5972.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/write-up-replacing-belt-tensioner-pulley-series-i-t5963.htm perbe Well since there does not seem to be one of these I will start a thread. I had a 1963 Olds F-85 coupe a billion years ago which was the last car I owned that I worked on at all. Here is a poor video of my current engine at idle, I was hoping you could hear the chirping but you can not. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4h4rpQVKfw Here is the part from O'Reilly which has it in stock near my location. Link I will add pics and further description after I finish. That ... Series I Engine & Transmission Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:56:25 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/write-up-replacing-belt-tensioner-pulley-series-i-t5963.htm#83792 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/write-up-replacing-belt-tensioner-pulley-series-i-t5963.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/series-1-torque-converter-t5959.htm riv416 and what would be a good upgrade compared to the stock converter?]]> Series I Engine & Transmission Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:53:40 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/series-1-torque-converter-t5959.htm#83740 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/series-1-torque-converter-t5959.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/sc-coupler-kits-on-ebay-t5966.htm perbe
]]> Series I Engine & Transmission Sat, 15 Aug 2009 16:05:04 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/sc-coupler-kits-on-ebay-t5966.htm#83872 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/sc-coupler-kits-on-ebay-t5966.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/series-i-spark-plugs-anyone-know-how-to-do-it-t1758.htm palermocorey90 how do i change the rear spark plugs in this pile, i already changed my plugs and wires in the front, but how do i reach the rear plugs and wires. Series I Engine & Transmission Wed, 07 Nov 2007 22:17:21 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/series-i-spark-plugs-anyone-know-how-to-do-it-t1758.htm#18689 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/series-i-spark-plugs-anyone-know-how-to-do-it-t1758.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/fan-problem-t5945.htm robotennis61 i noticed today when i got out the car with engine off and ignition still on, that the fans kept running.. this is good i guess but as soon as i turned off the ignition, the fans shut down, and right away when i turned the ignition back on they came on again. are they not supposed to stay on for awhile regardless whether im away from the car until the rad cools down? like most cars? or might i have a problem somwhere? the gremlin like personality of this car is most disturbing! she's like ... Series I Engine & Transmission Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:16:07 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/fan-problem-t5945.htm#83365 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/fan-problem-t5945.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/write-up-changing-water-pump-t34.htm 98riv Changing the Water Pump on a '95 SC This was stolen from the Bonneville Club This is information about how to replace the water pump on a 95ssei. I’m sure that other years will be pretty close. When doing this remember where you put all of the bolts, and make sure you get everything back in the right position. If you see right or left anywhere in the write up I’m talking from the perspective of sitting in the drivers seat, not standing in front of the car. 1. Remove the negative ... Series I Engine & Transmission Tue, 16 Jan 2007 01:01:52 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/write-up-changing-water-pump-t34.htm#38 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/write-up-changing-water-pump-t34.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/home-made-sc-oil-t2202.htm robotennis61 a while back i bought a 2.5 pully from www.superchargersandaccessories.com a sc rebuilding outfit in cali i think, they have been in business since the seventies and are with the b.b.b and are very helpful. when i told them i wanted to get a smaller pully,they sold me 1 for around $50 including shipping. when i asked about what oil to use they gave me a formula to make my own,and the same formula thay have been using for years with no problem....i just cant find the paper i wrote it ... Series I Engine & Transmission Tue, 15 Jan 2008 06:16:05 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/home-made-sc-oil-t2202.htm#23197 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/home-made-sc-oil-t2202.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/chirp-chirp-chirp-chirp-how-much-does-this-t5509.htm xxsupergman25xx okkk.....Boys...how bad is this.. start the car...sounds good.. press gas..no matter what gear...sounds like a bird is yelllinnnnnnnnnnn...ive gotten 3 confirmations its prolly the serpentine belt...it sounded perfect before it went in for the tranny problem..came out..this is what i hear...could they have done something screw it up...i called my dad to see when the serp belt was changed last...it was changed 8,000 miles ago after a bad rainstorm...could they have mis-aligned a pulley causing ... Series I Engine & Transmission Sun, 24 May 2009 18:01:35 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/chirp-chirp-chirp-chirp-how-much-does-this-t5509.htm#75514 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/chirp-chirp-chirp-chirp-how-much-does-this-t5509.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/wire-harness-help-t5881.htm xxsupergman25xx can someone do me a favor and take a picture of the wire harness that the cam sensor runs off of. its setting off the SES light. the guy in FLA put a bandaid on it and now when i start the car on any type of grade, it comes on. sometimes will come on while flat too. so if sum1 could take a pic of where it is and could go one step further and give me a link of where i can get one...that would be awesome. thanks guys Series I Engine & Transmission Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:49:38 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/wire-harness-help-t5881.htm#82145 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/wire-harness-help-t5881.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/aurora-v8-engine-swap-t43.htm jax95riv ]]> Series I Engine & Transmission Tue, 16 Jan 2007 16:37:57 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/aurora-v8-engine-swap-t43.htm#62 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/aurora-v8-engine-swap-t43.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/write-up-how-to-install-an-aftermarket-sc-pulley-series-i-t112.htm 95_River Through much research looking for a tensioner pulley, I figured out that the Series I has a much different pulley system. The Series II has 2 idler pulleys under the coil pack which is raised a bit. The Series I has no pulleys under the coil pac, so the belt coming from the supercharger feeds directly into the A/C compressor. Here are some pics of the Series I. I included 2 diagrams from the OEM manual for routing. Sorry, the manual dosent have install info. To change the ... Series I Engine & Transmission Wed, 24 Jan 2007 05:09:16 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/write-up-how-to-install-an-aftermarket-sc-pulley-series-i-t112.htm#385 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/write-up-how-to-install-an-aftermarket-sc-pulley-series-i-t112.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/pulling-slower-than-i-think-it-shouldsluggish-riviera-t5820.htm Z-type Hi all, I just got to ride in my '95 for the first time today (only to take it to another garage...no time to enjoy it) and I couldn't help but notice the car doesn't seem to be making the kind of power 225 horses should feel like. I never got to go from a dead stop, but when I got on the gas cruising 35 mph it downshifted fine and started moving fast, like all cars, but it just didn't feel supercharged. The supercharger whine was present, the engine was smooth as hell, but it doesn't feel ... Series I Engine & Transmission Fri, 17 Jul 2009 01:32:31 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/pulling-slower-than-i-think-it-shouldsluggish-riviera-t5820.htm#80790 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/pulling-slower-than-i-think-it-shouldsluggish-riviera-t5820.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/series-i-use-aluminum-gn-heads-t5855.htm robotennis61 the cylinder head shop where i got my heads done, tell me that the aluminium heads of a grand national will fit on the series 1 riv. anybody heard this? Series I Engine & Transmission Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:43:07 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/series-i-use-aluminum-gn-heads-t5855.htm#81683 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/series-i-use-aluminum-gn-heads-t5855.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/egr-valve-t5827.htm robotennis61 whats the worst that could happen if the egr port were plugged up and the egr valve left electronically hooked up? would the car throw a bunch of codes? Series I Engine & Transmission Sun, 19 Jul 2009 05:53:26 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/egr-valve-t5827.htm#81020 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/egr-valve-t5827.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/tranny-shift-cable-replaced-t535.htm BigTexKahuna Howdy, folks... It's been awhile since I've last posted, but I thought I'd share my latest Riv event with y'all: I had to have the shifter cable replaced... A couple of Saturdays ago I was doing the wash and vacuum thing for my '95, which is affectionately named, Kauyuk. I had her shined and glistening like a brand new penny. After wiping down the chrome rims, it was time to get in, start her up, and back out of my warehouse. Well... when I tried putting the tranny into reverse ... Series I Engine & Transmission Wed, 28 Mar 2007 09:45:20 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/tranny-shift-cable-replaced-t535.htm#5098 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/tranny-shift-cable-replaced-t535.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/possible-trans-problem-t5790.htm Justin95riv Ok so my 95 riv has 149000 miles on it and is starting to show her age. Recently, it's been making a noise that starts when I hit about 25 mph and is completely dependent on speed (it gets louder and more high pitched the faster I go). I took it in thinking it was a bad wheel bearing. The mechanic said my bearings were fine and that it was probably my supercharger. Two days later while driving, I hit the gas and the RPM's shot up as if I were in neutral. I coasted to the side of the road and ... Series I Engine & Transmission Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:21:36 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/possible-trans-problem-t5790.htm#80119 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/possible-trans-problem-t5790.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/key-security-feature-activated-t5781.htm KillaKeninaRiv Hey guys the other day I noticed the black chip had fallen off my ignition key and for some reason, the car started and ran fine for about a day or so. Then after about a day or two of normal driving, I got a SES light and a shuddering-jerk from the car. So I go home, and then the car starts two or three times and shuts back off. Now it wont start anymore and I think that it MAY be the cars passkey activating. If I get a new key with a chip in it, how much will it cost to get it cut and the security ... Series I Engine & Transmission Sat, 11 Jul 2009 17:43:51 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/key-security-feature-activated-t5781.htm#79925 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/key-security-feature-activated-t5781.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/coil-packs-going-out-need-help-fast-t5793.htm jordynarz I drive a 1995 Buick Riviera S/C So about a year ago one of my coil packs went out. It was the top one I forget which cylinders they were. I think like 6 and idk. lol. But, the other night i pulled into my garage and at idle in drive stopped, the car was idling very rough between 600 and 800 RPM. And when I give it gas it kind of studders and doesnt go then it will take off. and if i give it too much gas it seems like it cuts out cylinders. Kinda like the fuel isnt burning in the cylinder... ... Series I Engine & Transmission Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:22:06 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/coil-packs-going-out-need-help-fast-t5793.htm#80174 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-i-engine-transmission-f13/coil-packs-going-out-need-help-fast-t5793.htm