68 Grand Prix--yay or nay?

[GTO_DON]

It was even a easier fix mike. I made a small half inch turn on the 3/8 bolt that connects the timing cover to the intake a started driving the car and the antifreeze was gone! Like I told a couple of potential bidders "The grommet swells once the engine heated up and the leak is gone". I cant believe how this leak which wasnt even an ounce of fluid got legs like this. You would have thought the block was cracked for christ sake.
Moral of the story is take a paper towel and wipe up any fluid before you take a pic To be honest I didnt see it by the naked eye. I guess the flash made it look like a small river under there. Anyway we have closed the flood gates and the town has been saved!!! BTW My high bidder is coming to see the car tomorrow so wish me luck

[Salvatore]

Good luck with the sale my friend! Glad the leak in the dyke is fixed!

[al8apex]

I LIKE the car

I think it is cool in a BIG way

I could read through all the stuff and realize how nice the car is "as-is"

IF that car was here it would have been hmmm ... who knows ?

It is very cool and even if it is red (just a "thing" of mine, not a fan of red), I would be proud to own it

[mockingbird812]

Keep us posted Don. C L ride!

[grantprix]

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It was even a easier fix mike. I made a small half inch turn on the 3/8 bolt that connects the timing cover to the intake a started driving the car and the antifreeze was gone! Like I told a couple of potential bidders "The grommet swells once the engine heated up and the leak is gone". I cant believe how this leak which wasnt even an ounce of fluid got legs like this. You would have thought the block was cracked for christ sake.
Moral of the story is take a paper towel and wipe up any fluid before you take a pic To be honest I didnt see it by the naked eye. I guess the flash made it look like a small river under there. Anyway we have closed the flood gates and the town has been saved!!! BTW My high bidder is coming to see the car tomorrow so wish me luck

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On these Pontiac engines its also very important to loosen or leave the intake bolts loose before tightening the long 3/8" bolt to allow the intake to snug up tight against the timing cover. I've seen too many guys break that bolt trying to tighten it without doing so.

That's a beautiful & rare GP by the way! The next owner should be very happy with it.

[68427caprice]

I read the postings and then looked at car.

I have never owned a Pontiac (among the many GM's I have owned) But this is a great find for someone.

Did you sell it? Let us know.

I have the same problem as you however, but one day, my
"barn" will be full. (hopefully not just full of it).

[GTO_DON]

It went to a great guy in Long Island