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    Let me know if you need a water pump and oem plugs - if the OEM plugs from a l26 will work for your engine - I can make you a sweet deal
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    Most cars got a diagram on the strut tower

    98 Buick Regal GS, F body brakes, Caddy STS wheels, tinted tails L36 bottom end, lightly ported heads, 1.95 roller rockers, headers, gen 5 N* 3.0 pulley, FSIC, 42 lb injectors, a BrandonHall rebuilt trans, DHP tuned and AEM water/Meth injection https://goo.gl/gpV5kW
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    #3 in the diagram are the tensioner pulleys. use a 15mm long wrench or ratchet to release the tension. as you turn the bolt to tighten it you will see that the tension will be released.
    2017 Buick Regal 2.0 Turbo (SOLD 2007 Grand Prix GT. Front and rear PLOGs, 1.8 roller rockers, CAI, HPTuned, 3.4 pulley, TEP transmission, 90# springs, rollmaster single chain, Impala front brakes d/s rotors.) Past (Pontiacs) Grand Prix- 97 GT, 03 GT, 04 GT, 04 Comp G, 78 Trans am, 92 Trans Am.
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    Was just looking around and noticed that where the rear strut mounts seems to have rusted through =( its cracked up in the part in the trunk pretty bad.

    Don't suppose there is any salvaging that is there? I can probably provide pics later when i get home if it helps, my camera phone isn't the best.

    But basically where the struts attach in the trunk the area around that appears to have cracked through.

    =( =(
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    2017 Buick Regal 2.0 Turbo (SOLD 2007 Grand Prix GT. Front and rear PLOGs, 1.8 roller rockers, CAI, HPTuned, 3.4 pulley, TEP transmission, 90# springs, rollmaster single chain, Impala front brakes d/s rotors.) Past (Pontiacs) Grand Prix- 97 GT, 03 GT, 04 GT, 04 Comp G, 78 Trans am, 92 Trans Am.
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    that lower pulley, #9 in the pic is a torx bit, T 50 iirc.

    they all wear out, take the belts off, spin the pulleys by hand, see if they wobble, the one thats not spinning smooth is the problem pulley.

    98 Buick Regal GS, F body brakes, Caddy STS wheels, tinted tails L36 bottom end, lightly ported heads, 1.95 roller rockers, headers, gen 5 N* 3.0 pulley, FSIC, 42 lb injectors, a BrandonHall rebuilt trans, DHP tuned and AEM water/Meth injection https://goo.gl/gpV5kW
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    Quote Originally Posted by Scottydoggs View Post
    that lower pulley, #9 in the pic is a torx bit, T 50 iirc.

    they all wear out, take the belts off, spin the pulleys by hand, see if they wobble, the one thats not spinning smooth is the problem pulley.
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    RUT-ROH, RELROY !! Lets see the pix.
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    Quote Originally Posted by cheatah faheatah View Post
    RUT-ROH, RELROY !! Lets see the pix.


    I know right. luckily long story short this car was a gift to me and with the exception of these rear wheel wells and really just the rear right, it is in i'd say 9.5/10 condition all around. So that being said I don't mind spending a little money on it to get it driving safely.

    I'm not made of money but i'd be willing to invest a little into it since at this point i'm only in for the cost of title transfer and plates.

    That being said what's the worst case scenario/going rate at a body shop for something like this?

    I have my dads good friend who knows how to weld looking at it tonight to see if he can patch it up but he said if it's too rusty he can't I'm not sure what too rusty is haha

    here are some pictures.

    Also most importantly for now, is it safe to be driving? and if so what restrictions aside from avoiding pot holes (damn Cleveland streets) and how long could it go like this before getting worse ?
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    you can fix it if you got a welder and a grinder. and know how to weld of course.

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    The safety of the car as it is right now is definitely compromised by the look of those pics. I'm sure it is throwing off the wheel alignment slightly. Good News is anything can be fixed if you so desire and have the money to spend on it. This simply needs to have the rust cut out and new metal welded in and is a fairly common issue with these cars, along with Rocker Panel rust.
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    Is this something that could just give out at any given time or is it something that would be okay so long as it doesn't take on large force from like pot holes/curbs etc.

    I'm not sure if its normal or not but it looks like there is some type of foam next to the crack that is visible in the trunk, was this someone covering up another crack?
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    I wouldn't drive it based on those pictures. A body shop will have to fix that if you want it done correctly. It looks as if it is really bad all around. The foam is from the factory to seal that seam.
    2017 Buick Regal 2.0 Turbo (SOLD 2007 Grand Prix GT. Front and rear PLOGs, 1.8 roller rockers, CAI, HPTuned, 3.4 pulley, TEP transmission, 90# springs, rollmaster single chain, Impala front brakes d/s rotors.) Past (Pontiacs) Grand Prix- 97 GT, 03 GT, 04 GT, 04 Comp G, 78 Trans am, 92 Trans Am.
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    Does anyone thing that something like the job listed with pictures on this http://www.grandprixforums.net/threa...6-Strut-towers post would be possible on this one?
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    Quote Originally Posted by CassidyGrandPrix View Post
    Does anyone thing that something like the job listed with pictures on this http://www.grandprixforums.net/threa...6-Strut-towers post would be possible on this one?

    Yes, Just make sure you have a thick enough gauge steel. Also the closer you get it lined up the better. You may need a double camber bolt adjustment on that side when done.
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    I would not drive that car a mile with the towers that bad. In my opinion the safety of others should not be ignored. It has ALREADY "gave out" and if you have to swerve the car could flip over. What you have doesn't look anything like the normal corrosion, it looks like damage. I'd be looking real hard at the rest of the car, it's probably not in good shape. Right or wrong, for a grand or close to it somebody should be able to do something with it. I doubt any pro will touch it. Unless you make the repair while it's on an alignment rack, I don't believe the strut mounts will be in the correct position.
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