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Jan 30, 2012 | 12:51 AM

bigboystan

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I'm a new member. Am a Buick lover. My ride at present is a 1997 Ultra. At ~ 93,000 my supercharger started making some bad sounds - - - - - HELP!!!

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Jan 30, 2012 | 12:57 AM

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Jan 30, 2012 | 01:08 AM

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Welcome to the forum what kind of sounds? kind of like a box of rocks being shook around?

Jan 30, 2012 | 11:06 AM

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Jan 30, 2012 | 12:12 PM

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Welcome to the site. You came to the right place. I suggest starting a thread about the supercharger in the proper area. But I'm willing to bet you need a new coupler. Not a real big deal to replace.

Jan 30, 2012 | 08:07 PM

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Jan 31, 2012 | 02:50 AM

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thanx for the reply Danthurs,
The noise does sound a little like a box of rocks.
Like rattling sounds.
I'm in process of a crash course in supercharger specifics, mainly because I want to get the unit repaired, without burning a load of cash.
I don't know if I need to get a rebuilt unit, or replace the drive part of the supercharger.
Can you replace bearings in the drive unit cheaply, and who/where does this work?

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Jan 31, 2012 | 07:42 PM

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Jan 31, 2012 | 09:27 PM

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Buick qualities

:As you intimated - Buicks, beside being comfortable, powerful, etc., they are also well built, sturdy cars. I've run all of mine hard! Never lost an engine or transmission.: