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[Steve Wood]

You don't know where the crankshaft is?

the harmonic balancer is bolted to the end of it...

Look at the picture...that is the damper in front of the arrows that point to the rear slot and the blade...it has a pulley on the front that turns the serpentine belt.  Look inside from the front and see the big bolt?  Put a socket on it with a breaker bar and turn CW.  that rotates the crankshaft and via the timing chain it turns the camshaft and the cam sensor plus the oil pump

[Steve Wood]

This would be the best money you ever spent on your car   http://buickman.r00td0wn.net/

In the meantime while you are trying to hit Charles up for $20, look at these.  Note these are generic instructions and you may not have things mentioned like a distributor.  You have a cam sensor tho

[phil_long]

You don't know where the crankshaft is?

the harmonic balancer is bolted to the end of it...

Look at the picture...that is the damper in front of the arrows that point to the rear slot and the blade...it has a pulley on the front that turns the serpentine belt.  Look inside from the front and see the big bolt?  Put a socket on it with a breaker bar and turn CW.  that rotates the crankshaft and via the timing chain it turns the camshaft and the cam sensor plus the oil pump

Oh my, i feel like Steve yelled at me here!!!! Lol. I had an idea where it was, but wanted confirmation. Lol. Hey Steve, is it illegal to mail beer to people? And, i have some great news. Found a guy willing to help me out on MY terms. He's a mechanic and he's familiar with GN's. My terms basically include working in his shop alongside of him so i can be sure everything is done by the book. He has all the tools necessary seeing that he has rebuilt one of these motors before. Due to my patience(and you guys staying on top of it like always) i think i just saved some money and headache with this job.  Thanks for all the help and I will keep you all posted on my findings as I figure out what exactly is wrong with the car

[Steve Wood]

You are lucky...I quit drinking a couple of years ago or so!

that sounds like a really good deal to me...it always helps to work along side someone that has done it before....I have learned a lot from breaking parts, myself...

[Steve Wood]

also

http://www.vortexbuicks-etc.com/2_thru_4.htm

http://www.vortexbuicks-etc.com/7_thru_8.htm

http://www.vortexbuicks-etc.com/11_thru_12.htm

[gnonyx]

This would be the best money you ever spent on your car   http://buickman.r00td0wn.net/

In the meantime while you are trying to hit Charles up for $20, look at these.  Note these are generic instructions and you may not have things mentioned like a distributor.  You have a cam sensor tho

Hi Phil, That sound great that you found someone to help you out, and whats even better you're right next to the mechanic learning from him.
Steve pointed out to you of getting a CD from buickman, definitely get it, great info and pictures to learn as you disassemble the timing cover.
Keep us posted of progress and maybe some pictures if your hands are not dirty. haha

[daveismissing]

You really can't be afraid of ANYTHING Phil-
- You have a 25 year old GN as your only daily driver- THAT takes guts!

I had 4 of 5 cars broke this summer, I only drove the GN 'cuz it was 'least broke of the 4.

[phil_long]

You are lucky...I quit drinking a couple of years ago or so!

that sounds like a really good deal to me...it always helps to work along side someone that has done it before....I have learned a lot from breaking parts, myself...

thats too bad!! I'll take some sips for you Steve. And thanks for the links.

[phil_long]

This would be the best money you ever spent on your car   http://buickman.r00td0wn.net/

In the meantime while you are trying to hit Charles up for $20, look at these.  Note these are generic instructions and you may not have things mentioned like a distributor.  You have a cam sensor tho

Hi Phil, That sound great that you found someone to help you out, and whats even better you're right next to the mechanic learning from him.
Steve pointed out to you of getting a CD from buickman, definitely get it, great info and pictures to learn as you disassemble the timing cover.
Keep us posted of progress and maybe some pictures of your hands are not dirty. haha

there's no way all tha work gets done with no pics!!

[phil_long]

You really can't be afraid of ANYTHING Phil-
- You have a 25 year old GN as your only daily driver- THAT takes guts!

I had 4 of 5 cars broke this summer, I only drove the GN 'cuz it was 'least broke of the 4.

now that you put it that way, im a brave dude. Just instilled some confidence in me.

[phil_long]

And to verify, i have to move that fan sitting behind the intercooler  to get to that nut? Just making sure.  Thanks

[phil_long]

Nevermind, i think i was looking at the wrong pulley

[phil_long]

Just looked at the other diagrams.  I overlook every damn thing.  I got it now.  Thanks

[phil_long]

I kept confusing the crankshaft and camshaft.  Crankshaft is the one at the bottom with the intercooler fan attatched.

[Steve Wood]

So, pictures, the shop manual, and the engine assembly manual did not help...

This is going to be an interesting adventure! 

I bet cable tv will be willing to start a reality show and install cameras to film this process.  I am willing to announce it if Halle Berry is going to be my co-host...