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New super charge is knocking

Replaced supercharger on 1996 buick riviera 4 yrs ago cause it was knocking now trying to get it running again. any help is greatly appricated

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Not sure what the problem is hear, it knocks, well if it is full of oil and the oil is the correct type then the supercharger is defective would be my guess. Since that is a guess have a local dealer confirm the SC is the noise. It could be lower engine noise as well don't you think?.

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SOURCE: '95 Buick Riviera, SuperCharger. Car won't Start up!

unplug the cam sensor behind the water pump pulley; see if it starts; if it does, shut off engine; replace both cam and crank sensors because crank sensors go out in these engines

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SOURCE: Need a Diagram of belt

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SOURCE: 1995 Buick Riviera supercharged The tachometer

I had the same problem with stalling & found the throttle sensor helped. It was only a $15 part @ an aftermarket parts supplier. You'll need small fingers to get to the few screws holding it in place. Also make sure it's positioned correctly before installing & tightening the screws.
Good Luck!

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Harry Goodwin

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  • Posted on May 10, 2009

SOURCE: wanna know if i can put a tranny for basic 1995 riviera in my Supercharger

you will most probably need a beefed up tranny to take the power of the engine, I have just installed a 350 supercharged chevy motor in my sons car with a Turbo 350 transmission and a shift kit which I have been told by an auto trans mechanic may not take the power of that engine.
It is costing him $1500 australian to have it reconditioned so I hope it will survive the rides

Anonymous

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SOURCE: i have a 1995 buick riviera w/supercharger. the

Yes. Does the supercharger belt run anything else? I can't remember.

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