http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/-t1.htm General under hood improvements, tips for dressing up the engine bay (no engine tech, please) Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:13:50 GMT 10 http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q286/aasearles/RivPerf%20Icons/rivperf_logo29.jpg http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/-t1.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/check-engine-light-codes-t6403.htm Chroniica I have a 1995 Riviera Supercharged that is running bad. It's sputtering, kinda feeling like its missing, only when the check engine light is on. The check engine light started coming on about 2 weeks ago, at first it wasn't on all the time but now it pretty much stays on. When the check engine light is off it runs okay. I'm pretty broke right now, I can't really afford to take it into the shop, I did take it in this morning to see what codes it was reading. It came up PO112 (Intake Air Temperature ... Engine Bay Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:13:50 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/check-engine-light-codes-t6403.htm#92536 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/check-engine-light-codes-t6403.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/where-is-engine-coolant-heater-engine-block-heater-t4601.htm 97rivsc does anyone know where the engine heater that you plug into any standard electrical socket is? i need to find it! Engine Bay Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:07:34 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/where-is-engine-coolant-heater-engine-block-heater-t4601.htm#61185 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/where-is-engine-coolant-heater-engine-block-heater-t4601.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/cylinder-heads-t5844.htm robotennis61 my cylinder heads are back from shop tomorow. blown headgasket at the rear was the problem. i thought it best to have the heads gone over completly just in case. total bill with resurfacing $140 not bad. im thinking that i should paint the heads along with the cylinder covers a bright red. would that be too much? since the buick colors are red wht blue maybe a tri color scheme might work? cylinder heads ,red. valve cover, 1 ,wht, the other blue, too corny? any sugestions? Engine Bay Tue, 21 Jul 2009 04:11:31 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/cylinder-heads-t5844.htm#81318 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/cylinder-heads-t5844.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/power-steering-and-noise-t5715.htm jordynarz Recently my 1995 Riviera S/C has been making a very high pitched whinny noise between 1500-2100 RPM. I stopped by my local Chevy dealer and a tech. took a quick look and put a stethoscope on some parts on my engine and finally said he thinks its the power steering pump... But, at idle when i turn the wheel it doesnt seem to have any difference in performance. But u can hear the normal power steering going out noise between those RPM's I mentioned before. I am wondering if it is the power steering ... Engine Bay Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:25:06 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/power-steering-and-noise-t5715.htm#78687 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/power-steering-and-noise-t5715.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/valve-covers-clean-decals-t5590.htm xxsupergman25xx
my front valve cover is very dirty. i would like to take it off and really give it a good clean. from what i see theres a few bolts holdin it on? i tried to look it up a little on here..but theres corey removed like half the engine when he painted it lol
is there a risk or is it a harder of a job then a realize?
looks like itll be an 15 min job right?]]> Engine Bay Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:12:43 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/valve-covers-clean-decals-t5590.htm#76741 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/valve-covers-clean-decals-t5590.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/write-up-how-to-polish-a-supercharger-with-pics-t1859.htm palermocorey90 ok so if u have made the desicion that u want to polish your supercharger. this how to is for you. this might also work for a rebuild as well, im rebuilding this M62. please be aware i will not be held responsible for any damage you do to your car, DO AT YOUR OWN RISK STEP 1, Remove the supercharger from the car STEP 2 , Next inspect the blower unit STEP 3 , remove the cone from the blower unit, i have provied pics.on the eaton M62(series 1) there are eight bolts holding ... Engine Bay Fri, 23 Nov 2007 04:22:58 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/write-up-how-to-polish-a-supercharger-with-pics-t1859.htm#19612 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/write-up-how-to-polish-a-supercharger-with-pics-t1859.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/fuel-pump-sending-unit-t5523.htm Stealofcentury I have looked around the site and haven't been able to find the answer I am looking for. My Riv's fuel pump is working fine, but the dash gauge is not reading correct, sometimes reads correct down to half a tank, but then fluctuates back to full. I already checked source voltage and verified ground at the pump harness. Has someone else had this problem in the past? I know I would have to pull the pump/sender, not that big of deal, I just wondering if anyone has repaired the sender to function ... Engine Bay Wed, 27 May 2009 23:33:53 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/fuel-pump-sending-unit-t5523.htm#75718 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/fuel-pump-sending-unit-t5523.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/oil-cap-t5256.htm Mr.Riviera i found a pretty neat oil cap for dressing up under the hood. link they have it in chrome and in steel. looks to be decent quality (and better be for the price) here is a pic if you're too lazy to go to the ebay site: i might just order one when i get my next paycheck. i think it will look pretty sharp. anyone else already have one? Engine Bay Wed, 08 Apr 2009 03:51:03 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/oil-cap-t5256.htm#72078 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/oil-cap-t5256.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/windshield-washer-fluid-bottle-t4039.htm KillaKeninaRiv anyone know if there is another windshield washer bottle instaed of the small one on the passener side fender? Engine Bay Mon, 08 Sep 2008 03:48:43 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/windshield-washer-fluid-bottle-t4039.htm#50847 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/windshield-washer-fluid-bottle-t4039.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/95-riv-sprays-rust-from-washer-t5237.htm Graymodeler I noticed a rusty spray over the greenhouse of my wife's Riviera and started to ask her who she was following - bad move! Actually if you get rusty spray from the windshield washer, remove the bottle and check the lower outlet. There is a STEEL colar inside for reinforcement that begins to rust. Work this out with a screw driver, clean and flush the system and the problem goes away. Who designed that thing? Greg Engine Bay Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:11:34 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/95-riv-sprays-rust-from-washer-t5237.htm#71707 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/95-riv-sprays-rust-from-washer-t5237.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/engine-bay-interesting-idea-t865.htm turtleman

]]> Engine Bay Sat, 12 May 2007 23:23:16 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/engine-bay-interesting-idea-t865.htm#9121 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/engine-bay-interesting-idea-t865.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/write-up-changing-hood-struts-easy-t4596.htm Ironclad-454 Okay I know its not rocket science but still, I'm gonna brag about it anyway. All thats needed is 2 new struts - $25 ea from O'really's (my nickname for them) As well as something to prop the hood with or a friend that doesn't mind holding it for the whole 2 min this takes, and a small flathead screwdriver. Now open hood (duh ) prop hood or have friend hold in upright position. and locate small slot's in either end of struts. Top looks like this Slide ... Engine Bay Sat, 06 Dec 2008 23:21:57 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/write-up-changing-hood-struts-easy-t4596.htm#61058 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/write-up-changing-hood-struts-easy-t4596.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/heater-not-getting-hot-t4474.htm SamsSC I have a 95 SC. My heater blows cold air, even when thrmostatt is maxed at 90 degrees. Radiator is full of coolant/water mix. A/C works fine blows ice cold. What could be the situation on the heater? Engine Bay Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:46:17 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/heater-not-getting-hot-t4474.htm#58546 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/heater-not-getting-hot-t4474.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/before-and-after-t654.htm RhinoFLA I just degreased my engine not too long ago, because the previous owner showed no respect for the car and didn't maintain it.. so since buying it, I just want to show you guys how much of a difference in appearance it's made before after Engine Bay Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:56:08 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/before-and-after-t654.htm#6411 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/before-and-after-t654.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/silicone-under-hood-t4723.htm djlorenzana Hey guys I am sure you guys already do this or may think it is not a good thing to do but I used to live in Central america where salt is in the very humid air and we used to Silicone our engines in order to water proof them as storms down there would flood the streets quite often and if no silicone treatment and water got to plugs and other electrical compontes car would go caput... so I always degrease then silicone treat the engine it also makes it look really nice with little effort... Engine Bay Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:00:44 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/silicone-under-hood-t4723.htm#53405 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/silicone-under-hood-t4723.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/hood-liner-t2990.htm robotennis61 what does the liner do? it makes the engine compartment look nice! it might protect the paint job from radiant heat a little. but i think it just holds in engine heat longer. by removing it, might the engine dissipate heat better? what do you guys think? Engine Bay Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:03:11 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/hood-liner-t2990.htm#34296 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/hood-liner-t2990.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/detail-time-t3615.htm Chicken Okay, so I've done a few mods to the Riv, spent over $2500.00 in the last 2 months or so....now that the car is running great, I need to save some money for my move back to Montana, then I can really devote myself to the engine... In the mean time, I'm going to clean her up real good... inside, outside and engine bay....my question is, has any of you taken your car to one of those pull in car washes that have "engine degreaser" on the selector? Do they work? Are they safe? ... Engine Bay Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:34:57 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/detail-time-t3615.htm#43492 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/detail-time-t3615.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/power-steering-hose-replacement-t3538.htm SupersportSteve I need to replace both power steering hoses on my Riv. I started to take them off last night and was unable to gain sufficient access with the tools I have. Any tips or shortcuts from someone who's done this before would be appreciated. Thanks in advance....... Engine Bay Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:32:21 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/power-steering-hose-replacement-t3538.htm#42377 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/power-steering-hose-replacement-t3538.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/the-insulator-for-underneath-the-hood-updated-with-pics-t2871.htm Buapo Okay, my insulator got chomped up at one point, because a belt broke and it roasted the insulator all the way up to the hood. That's a picture of the parts car that's on the board right now - ignore the red circle. The thing I am referring to is the insulator with "Riviera" on it. It has an orange stain, but I was considering snagging this from him. Now, could I buy an OEM replacement for this? I checked GM Parts Direct, and messed around in their catalog, but I couldn't find ... Engine Bay Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:25:30 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/the-insulator-for-underneath-the-hood-updated-with-pics-t2871.htm#32683 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/the-insulator-for-underneath-the-hood-updated-with-pics-t2871.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/engine-bay-photos-needed-t3321.htm ewolfe0050
I am looking to install a closed intake system but my fenderwell is occupied with the IC pump and plumbing. I might make a box but it would be easier to modify the stock box to suck air out of the fenderwell.

Thanks!]]> Engine Bay Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:03:04 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/engine-bay-photos-needed-t3321.htm#39309 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/engine-bay-photos-needed-t3321.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/ideas-to-spiff-up-the-engine-bay-a-little-t2959.htm Buapo I'm looking to spruce up my engine bay after I do the remainder of my performance mods. Are there any little things that would "clean up" the overall look of the engine bay? Organize those wires some? I was thinking about getting new plugs, which would look nicer. I heard this is not such a great idea, though - stock wires are "best". I saw there was an aluminum valve cover on ZZP. Looks interesting... these are the kinds of ideas I'm talking about. Here's ... Engine Bay Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:52:41 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/ideas-to-spiff-up-the-engine-bay-a-little-t2959.htm#33794 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/ideas-to-spiff-up-the-engine-bay-a-little-t2959.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/new-engine-cover-t3070.htm IBx1 It's still in the making at this point, but I thought I'd bring you guys up to date. WAAAYYY back when in February or something I said I was gonna paint my engine cover. Then I got one, and had to wait until it was warm out. Well, it's warm out, and as with everyone else on this site, things are gonna get done under the hood now! I washed it with Simple Green, and after looking at the two covers the one that blackbart95 sent me was less yellow and had more tabs on the bottom, and was in overall ... Engine Bay Wed, 07 May 2008 00:54:10 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/new-engine-cover-t3070.htm#35396 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/new-engine-cover-t3070.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/under-the-hood-pics-t3190.htm KillaKeninaRiv hi does anyone have a picture of a non supercharged rivieras motor minus the plastic motor covering they can post up here? Engine Bay Fri, 23 May 2008 14:41:57 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/under-the-hood-pics-t3190.htm#37292 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/under-the-hood-pics-t3190.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/park-avenue-wiper-motor-question-t3169.htm Ridin-Rivi I know this isnt a Riviera but I thought I would ask this question for a friend since hes running a Series II motor. Its a 1997 Buick Park Avenue which needs a new wiper motor and wiper transmission. I found the parts on ebay pretty cheap and was wondering if anyone knew how difficult this would be to install myself. The dealer quoted him $542 for everything installed.. Engine Bay Wed, 21 May 2008 15:20:56 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/park-avenue-wiper-motor-question-t3169.htm#37025 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/park-avenue-wiper-motor-question-t3169.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/anyone-know-where-i-can-find-these-dust-cover-things-pics-t3055.htm Buapo



Yeah, so my car is missing one of these things! Any idea where to get one?]]> Engine Bay Mon, 05 May 2008 07:09:53 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/anyone-know-where-i-can-find-these-dust-cover-things-pics-t3055.htm#35201 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/anyone-know-where-i-can-find-these-dust-cover-things-pics-t3055.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/write-up-how-to-paint-engine-parts-t2992.htm palermocorey90 ok hears a step by step on how to paint engine parts. im doing the heads for my Series 2. but it should be about the same for each part. Step One: remove the part from the engine Step Two: get the parts sparkly clean. i used Advance auto parts engine degreaser , and some tuff stuff. i also used an old toothbrush, and a wire tooth brush thing. Step Three: after you clean everything up, now go over the part with a scuffing pad like a scotch brite or something like that. Step ... Engine Bay Sun, 27 Apr 2008 12:59:15 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/write-up-how-to-paint-engine-parts-t2992.htm#34303 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/write-up-how-to-paint-engine-parts-t2992.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/should-i-remove-my-engine-cover-t30.htm AA You don't have to, but it helps. Removing the plastic engine cover will allow more heat to radiate from the engine, which in theory helps in the battle against knock. It also removes about 5 lbs of weight. After shedding the cover, you'll notice there are brackets on the engine that used to hold the cover on. Removing these will rid your engine of almost 4 more lbs of weight. You'll notice the engine looks entirely different with the cover off, and it may not appeal to everyone, especially ... Engine Bay Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:18:47 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/should-i-remove-my-engine-cover-t30.htm#32 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/should-i-remove-my-engine-cover-t30.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/darn-hood-t2711.htm palermocorey90 my hood wont stay up. the struts must be broken or somthing they worked yesterday. and today i go out there and bam dont want to stay up. im not sure maybe there just old Engine Bay Mon, 24 Mar 2008 02:02:57 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/darn-hood-t2711.htm#30508 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/darn-hood-t2711.htm http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/engine-wiring-harness-t1112.htm 98riv65lark Anybody have a detailed wiring schematic for the engine wiring harness for our cars? I plan on yanking the engine out of the wreck and frankensteining it into a Fiero. Engine Bay Sat, 30 Jun 2007 06:38:14 GMT http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/engine-wiring-harness-t1112.htm#11733 http://rivperformance.editboard.com/engine-bay-f19/engine-wiring-harness-t1112.htm