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nigelf
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Name: Nigel
Age: 51
Location: Fishkill NY
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 |  Subject: new to the Riv and to USA  Mon Oct 05, 2009 8:12 am | |
| Hi, name here is Nigel and am in New York. Orignaly from the UK and been here for nearly 2 years and hope to stay much longer. just purchased a 95 supercharged Riv with 85k. Wow what a motor, has a few little problems but most were sorted last week end (int lights and rear shocks). just the engine mounts need replacing now. I am sure I will be asking a few questions, some may be stupid! please bear with me and treat me gently! Nigel |
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Rickw
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Name: Rick
Location: Lancaster, MA
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| | Subject: Re: new to the Riv and to USA Mon Oct 05, 2009 8:20 am | |
| Welcome Nigel Congratulations on the Riviera purchase. Everyone on here is very helpful should you have issues. There is also a lot of information already available to you through the Index, FAQ and Write Ups sections. Don't worry about asking "stupid" questions, there are none, only stupid answers. And I can't guarantee that you will be treated "gently". J/K Good Luck with the Riv.
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98 Riv, 102K Miles, EBC, LS1 Ft.Calipers, STB, Addco Rr Sway Bar, 180* stat., SSAC Headers, HF Cat, 1.9's,
105# springs, MPS 3.4, DHP tuned by the Deekster.
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IBx1
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Name: Ilan
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| | Subject: Re: new to the Riv and to USA Mon Oct 05, 2009 10:08 am | |
| Welcome! I bought my '95 with 85k miles too! Expect to do a camshaft position sensor and water pump within a couple of years...nothing too serious but if you hear a chugging noise check the water pump. Enjoy the Riv! Where in NY are you? _________________ 1995 Riviera S/C; 4" Spectre FWI  , 6k HID's  , Infinity Reference 5022i/9623i speakers   2.25" Thrush glasspacks  , 3/4" Thick chrome grille  95,250 miles and so many to go!   |
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BKRIV
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Name: Bill
Location: Sandusky Ohio
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| | Subject: Re: new to the Riv and to USA Mon Oct 05, 2009 10:56 am | |
| Welcome Nigel I believe I spoke with you this morning about the service manuals. We have a wealth of information in this group and all willing to share it. I always check here before even cracking a book or looking at Alldata website since these guys have experienced everything at one time or another it's better information than any of the booksmart experts can write about. For example when you do your engine mounts it will be a good chance to replace you supercharger belt. The experts at GM routed it around and through the mounts. |
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Rickw
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Name: Rick
Location: Lancaster, MA
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| | Subject: Re: new to the Riv and to USA Mon Oct 05, 2009 10:58 am | |
| I believe he said he a 1995 and from what I've heard here, is that the 95 doesn't require removal of the mount. Maybe someone with a 95 can confirm.
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98 Riv, 102K Miles, EBC, LS1 Ft.Calipers, STB, Addco Rr Sway Bar, 180* stat., SSAC Headers, HF Cat, 1.9's,
105# springs, MPS 3.4, DHP tuned by the Deekster.
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deekster_caddy
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Name: Derek
Age: 37
Location: Reading, MA
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| | Subject: Re: new to the Riv and to USA Mon Oct 05, 2009 11:29 am | |
| Welcome, to RivPerformance AND the USA! Had you been here before moving over? _________________ '98 Buick Riviera; Gen V 3.25 pulley, N*, VS Cam, 180 stat, Custom PCM (Powrtuner), headers & HF cat , 42.5 lb inj. Grant-built/PRJ/Thrasher trans 3.29 gears, 7/8 chain, zzp hardened IS  |
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woggy
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Name: Paul
Age: 47
Location: Altoona, Florida (Somewhere in the ocala national forest)
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| | Subject: Re: new to the Riv and to USA Mon Oct 05, 2009 1:30 pm | |
| | Rickw wrote: | I believe he said he a 1995 and from what I've heard here, is that the 95 doesn't require removal of the mount.
Maybe someone with a 95 can confirm. |
no need to remove the mount when changing the belts on a 95.
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95 Riv sc
180* Stat, Autolite 104s
Converter Delete
FWI, Boost Gauge
Thick Chrome Grill
2.5 SC Pulley
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woggy
Member
Name: Paul
Age: 47
Location: Altoona, Florida (Somewhere in the ocala national forest)
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| | Subject: Re: new to the Riv and to USA Mon Oct 05, 2009 1:31 pm | |
| oh and welcome Nigel.
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95 Riv sc
180* Stat, Autolite 104s
Converter Delete
FWI, Boost Gauge
Thick Chrome Grill
2.5 SC Pulley
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robotennis61
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| | Subject: Re: new to the Riv and to USA Mon Oct 05, 2009 2:25 pm | |
| welcome nigel! this is the best car site in the world and a great bunch of guys! just dont let anybody talk you into getting a "prince albert" 
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95 riviera wht s/c...mods are in the works...mildly ported heads,manifolds and intake manifold. bilstein rear conversion. CCS custom springs.lowered 1". 160 stat.and a whole bunch of other s..t that i have to get out of my brain and onto the car.
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stan
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| | Subject: Re: new to the Riv and to USA Mon Oct 05, 2009 11:40 pm | |
| Hi nigelf wolcome here-Enjoy it.without a doubt the best looking car that will ever be produced. |
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