Riviera shops in MI or OH area?

Hello Everyone,

I'm new to this forum and looking for advice.

Are their any recommend shops Michigan or Ohio area who specialize in Riviera and other older 3800 engine vehicles?

Thank you in advance!

I can't point you anywhere, but I would see if there's a pontiac group in your area. Honestly most shops that work on domestics should be familiar with the 3800.

nicknac wrote:

Hello Everyone,

I'm new to this forum and looking for advice.

Are their any recommend shops Michigan or Ohio area who specialize in Riviera and other older 3800 engine vehicles?

Thank you in advance!

yoooo! what exactly are you looking for?

I am looking for a shop that knows how to improve the 3800 motor reliability (ex. replace plastic elbows) and increase the life/performance of the vehicle (tune transmission shift points, replace exhaust, etc)

nicknac wrote:

I am looking for a shop that knows how to improve the 3800 motor reliability (ex. replace plastic elbows) and increase the life/performance of the vehicle (tune transmission shift points, replace exhaust, etc)

If you want to "improve" the 3800 reliability, leave the tune for engine and transmission at *stock.* If the transmission dies, have a local shop rebuild *your* transmission for towing (better frictions and steels, and an improved transmission lockup solenoid plug. And switch to synthetic oil.

Says the person who drove one 400,000 miles and never opened the engine except to replace valve cover and lower intake manifold gaskets. I used Mobil1 from 48,000 miles.

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nicknac wrote:

Says the person who drove one 400,000 miles and never opened the engine except to replace valve cover and lower intake manifold gaskets. I used Mobil1 from 48,000 miles.

Yeah that's wild man. I bet putting her down didn't feel great. What'd you replace it with?

ADDvanced wrote:

albertj wrote:

nicknac wrote:

Says the person who drove one 400,000 miles and never opened the engine except to replace valve cover and lower intake manifold gaskets. I used Mobil1 from 48,000 miles.

Yeah that's wild man.  I bet putting her down didn't feel great.  What'd you replace it with?

2009 Volvo S80 V8 is now my daily.

For background see https://rivperformance.editboard.com/t12805p75-albert-will-you-let-us-know-please and https://rivperformance.editboard.com/t13049-for-sale-1998-riviera-parts-or-rehab

The Volvo's running well; tomorrow I plan to replace the power steering pump and some PS hose o-rings.