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dpmeeks
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Name : Phil
Joined : 2012-01-20
Post Count : 16
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| | Subject: Hi, Newbie from Southern Indiana Fri Jan 20, 2012 7:16 pm | |
| Hi, everyone, looks like a great site !! I just purchased today a 96 SC Riv for the wife, it has 165k miles, in ok condition, gotta do some cleaning, tune-up probably, etc. What problems do i need to look for with this model Rivie ? Im new to the Riv world but been working on cars for years. Im sure ill ask a lot of questions so please bare with me  thanks.. Phil | |
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DEMonte1997
Aficionado
Name : Rick
Age : 46
Location : CT
Joined : 2009-03-03
Post Count : 1429
Merit : 37
| | Subject: Re: Hi, Newbie from Southern Indiana Fri Jan 20, 2012 9:32 pm | |
| Welcome Phil! Do you have any pics? What color combo? Any questions-ask away! We are a very friendly, helpful bunch.  | |
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albertj
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Location : Finger Lakes of New York State
Joined : 2007-05-31
Post Count : 8687
Merit : 181
| | Subject: Re: Hi, Newbie from Southern Indiana Fri Jan 20, 2012 9:54 pm | |
| Welcome and be sure to add your car info to your signature, and to go have at least a quick look at the old posts for your year/engine. | |
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stan
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Post Count : 2558
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| | Subject: Re: Hi, Newbie from Southern Indiana Fri Jan 20, 2012 10:04 pm | |
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flyineagle96
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Name : James E
Age : 55
Location : Dalton,Mass
Joined : 2009-12-21
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gmann3001
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Name : Glenn W. Peck
Age : 50
Location : Orland Park, IL.
Joined : 2011-11-16
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| | Subject: Re: Hi, Newbie from Southern Indiana Sat Jan 21, 2012 12:27 am | |
| Hi Phil! Congrats on the purchase of a life time! your going to love driving again!
feel free to ask questions every one here seems to be friendly and
very knowledgeable when it comes to the Riv. they have helped me
with my Q's | |
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2000ws6transam
Enthusiast
Name : steve
Age : 47
Location : Indy
Joined : 2011-10-29
Post Count : 181
Merit : 6
| | Subject: Re: Hi, Newbie from Southern Indiana Sat Jan 21, 2012 8:49 am | |
| congratz on the car! Problems to look for : oil pan and valve cover gaskets leak, S/C is probably ready for a rebuild,( Tensioner and pulleys, Cvs Any car) Rear trans mount and front motor mount. not sure on 96 but lowwer intake gaskes on the sieries II, Check for the air shocks to work... i find nothing too major with these cars... love the ride and straight line power, looks like nothing on the road and still has nice curves compaired to new cars a few other common problems here and there but i think i hit most of the majors. I would change the brake fluid, trans filter and fluid (minus whats in the converter) and PS fluid, Super charger oil, maybe even the anti freeze | |
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ghpcnm
Aficionado
Name : Dave
Age : 72
Location : FLORIDA / The Stand Your Ground State
Joined : 2011-02-21
Post Count : 2044
Merit : 23
| | Subject: Re: Hi, Newbie from Southern Indiana Sat Jan 21, 2012 10:47 am | |
| WELCOME ABOARD !!! Ask those questions, you'll find plenty of help here.
Southern Indiana? Are you an Indiana fan or a Kentucky fan? Basketball rules in that part of the country. Right? | |
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Dragnet
Amateur
Name : Phil
Location : Millbury, MA
Joined : 2011-12-12
Post Count : 23
Merit : 2
| | Subject: Re: Hi, Newbie from Southern Indiana Sun Jan 22, 2012 12:55 am | |
| Hi Phil..from the other new Phil  | |
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rivparadise
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Name : Samuel
Age : 52
Location : Niagara Co.
Joined : 2007-06-10
Post Count : 381
Merit : 11
| | Subject: Re: Hi, Newbie from Southern Indiana Sun Jan 22, 2012 9:07 am | |
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RIV97
Special
Name : Mike Sa
Location : North-Western Ontario,Canada
Joined : 2012-02-03
Post Count : 1
Merit : 0
| | Subject: Re: Hi, Newbie from Southern Indiana Sat Feb 04, 2012 11:13 am | |
| Good Day Everyone
Seen this site on Rock Auto when I was ordering some new ignition parts for my 90 ford F150 plow truck. I live in North-Western Ontario,Canada and purchased a 97 Riviera 5 years ago in Ohio.White Diamond Tri-Coat,moonroof ,Supercharged ,full wood dash option,Gold package, Aurora Chrome wheels,(have the original 12 spoke wheels in the garage in perfect shape)80,000 miles never winter driven, stock, except the K&N air filter and rear spoiler which really sets it off.Yes I have been asked many times what kind of car it is,even if it was a rolls once.I will be Checking this site a lot and it looks great!
Mike S | |
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ghpcnm
Aficionado
Name : Dave
Age : 72
Location : FLORIDA / The Stand Your Ground State
Joined : 2011-02-21
Post Count : 2044
Merit : 23
| | Subject: Re: Hi, Newbie from Southern Indiana Sat Feb 04, 2012 3:50 pm | |
| - RIV97 wrote:
- Good Day Everyone
Seen this site on Rock Auto when I was ordering some new ignition parts for my 90 ford F150 plow truck. I live in North-Western Ontario,Canada and purchased a 97 Riviera 5 years ago in Ohio.White Diamond Tri-Coat,moonroof ,Supercharged ,full wood dash option,Gold package, Aurora Chrome wheels,(have the original 12 spoke wheels in the garage in perfect shape)80,000 miles never winter driven, stock, except the K&N air filter and rear spoiler which really sets it off.Yes I have been asked many times what kind of car it is,even if it was a rolls once.I will be Checking this site a lot and it looks great!
Mike S  Welcome Aboard !!! Good to hear you took notice of the RockAuto promo. Post some pics of your Riv sometime. | |
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