When did the Pontiac Bonneville go front wheel drive?

In 1987, the Parisienne was discontinued and the Bonneville was completely redesigned as a front-wheel drive car, rejoining its pre-1982 platform mates: the Buick LeSabre and Oldsmobile Delta 88 and it regained its status as the senior Pontiac.

What kind of horsepower does a Pontiac Bonneville have?

Optionally available was the 455 four-barrel V8 rated at 250 horsepower (186 kW) for 1973-74 and 200 for 1975-76.

When did the Pontiac Bonneville Brougham option come out?

Beginning in 1964, a Bonneville Brougham option package was available that included an even more luxurious interior trim level with front and rear seats featuring center armrests, upgraded door panels and a standard Cordova (vinyl) roof with “Brougham” nameplates.

Why is my GM tilt steering column wobbly?

Here is the lower housing bolting plate. As a side note, my theory as to why the four bolts work lose and cause the “wobbly column” pattern failure so common with GM tilt columns is that the cross-sectional area of the tube that the bolting plate bears against is too small, resulting in the thin column tube edges deforming over time.

Where is the ignition switch on a GM tilt steering column?

The ignition switch bolts to the column with a 5/16″ stud-headed screw. Install the screw finger tight at this time, note the slots that allow the ignition switch to be adjusted up or down the column: We’ll adjust the ignition switch later, after the column is fully assembled. Inside the GM Tilt Steering Column Page 16

What to do when your steering wheel won’t turn in?

When you feel the steering wheel wanting to spring back you have turned hard enough, do not turn the wheel too hard, turn the key with normal pressure (Do not force key). If a locked steering wheel is the problem this will fix it. Back to Troubleshooting

What kind of carburetor does a Pontiac Bonneville use?

The 389 cubic inch plant was replaced with 400 cu in (6.6 L) one, and the 421 cubic inch plant was replaced with a 428 cu in (7.0 L) one. As per GM’s internal edict, the multi-carburation setups found on earlier cars were replaced with the new Quadra Jet “spread bore” carburetor.

What was the horsepower of a 1971 Pontiac Bonneville?

The standard engine for 1971-72 was a 455 cubic-inch V8 with two-barrel carburetor that was rated at 280 gross horsepower for 1971 and 185 net horsepower for 1972 and optionally available was the four-barrel version of the 455 rated at 325 gross horsepower in 1971 and 250 net horsepower in 1972.

Where can I buy a 1962 Pontiac Bonneville?

Gateway Classic Cars of Scottsdale is excited to feature this cool cruiser 1964 Pontiac Bonneville convertible for sale on consignment at our Arizona showroom… More First introduced in 1957, the Bonneville was a large full size flagship car sold by Pontiac and spanned 10 generations over nearly 50 years…. More

What is the control arm on a Bonneville?

Control Arm with Ball Joint Assembly, Front Upper Passenger… Control Arm with Ball Joint Assembly, Front Upper Driver and… Control Arm with Ball Joint Assembly and Tie Rod End Kit,… Control Arm with Ball Joint Assembly, Front Upper Driver Side… Control Arm with Ball Joint Assembly, Front Upper Passenger…

When did the Pontiac Bonneville go out of production?

The Bonneville remained Pontiac’s costliest and most luxurious model throughout the 1960s and was instrumental in pushing Pontiac to third place in sales from 1962 to 1970.

What kind of body style does the Pontiac Bonneville have?

The Bonneville had new “Monocoque” styling and was offered in three body styles, a pillared four-door sedan, four-door hardtop sedan and two-door hardtop coupe.

How many miles does a Pontiac Bonneville drive?

1st owner purchased on 08/15/98 and owned in PA until 10/24/01 • 2nd owner purchased on 10/24/01 and owned in VA until 09/13/18 • 3rd owner purchased on 09/13/18 and owned in IL until Present. 1st owner drove an estimated 15,247 miles/year • 2nd owner drove an estimated 1,454 miles/year • 3rd owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year.

When was the last time I serviced my Bonneville?

Last serviced at 236,622 miles in Sioux Falls, SD on 07/09/20 • Vehicle serviced. No accident or damage reported to CARFAX. 1st owner purchased on 10/24/00 and owned in TN until 09/14/01 • 2nd owner purchased on 10/23/01 and owned in MI until 11/08/02 • 3rd owner purchased on 11/08/02 and owned in MI until .

Optionally available was the 455 four-barrel V8 rated at 250 horsepower (186 kW) for 1973-74 and 200 for 1975-76.

What was the horsepower of a 1963 Pontiac Bonneville?

For 1963 only <1963 Pontiac shop manual>, Pontiac offered the 421 cu in (6.9 l) Super Duty with two four-barrel carburetors, rated at 425 hp (317 kW), as a US$2,250 option (when the base Bonneville listed at US$3,349).

Is there a problem with my Pontiac Bonneville?

Problem moving to third and fourth gear, slows down in third and fourth gear, however no problem in 2nd or 1st gear. Pontiac Bonneville starts shifting hard from take off once driven for awhile or after driving at slow speeds. Any suggestions on the problem and how to fix it?

When did the Pontiac Bonneville become a top line car?

In its third year, the 1959 Bonneville became a full top-line series with the addition of the four-door hardtop sedan and Safari station wagon body styles. The Bonneville played an important part that year in the introduction of two of Pontiac’s greatest marketing inspirations — the split grille and the Wide Track slogan.

Is there a problem with the solenoid on my Bonneville?

Computer reading shows problems with solenoid. I actually have 2-Pontiac Bonneville’s (’02 SSEI & ’03) that are experiencing the same problem. The 2002 SSEI has worse shifting problems than the 2003, however, they are both experiencing similar shifting problems. Nice cars but faulty shifting problems. I need to fix them….

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