@Ulrich_Wolf
ALEX! STOP! Before you go any further, CHECK THE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE and the coils. I've seen this dozens of times - the ignition control module is under the coils - the coils plug into it - and it gets hot and stops functioning. Here's the bonus, it also DOES play a role in injector firing as it tells the ECM when it sees a pulse from the CKP sensor. Your CKP sensor seems to be good, as the car does start, but man, it seems the moment that the IGN module gets some heat in it, it starts puking. Start there first!
@CathyInBlue
"This is the rarest car I've ever bought." — Guy who bought a 1 of 1 $2,000,000 prototype space van.
@richgwozdz8580
The quad 442 badge only came on those models and I actually know that car personally the original owner bought it into my shop for service multiple times I replaced the ecu close to 14 yrs ago
@andrewmaw3345
Bro .... Im so sad. Im in tears. My greatest memories was driving with my mom every weekend. She had this car but black and an automatic. We had an agreement that I could play snoop dog and she would play ABBA. But this car got stolen right before my mom died. Seeing this made me smile ear to ear. It would be a dream to own one again. They truly were an amazing automobile. Thanks for sharing.
@DailyDoseOfShrooms
Please dump an absolutely STUPID amount of time and money into this thing 🤣 I love it!!!
@jerrycuoio
Still driving my '93 Cutlass Supreme to this day. Literally no problems. Very reliable car. I've only had to replace the alternator and water pump. Of course the regular maintenance tires, batteries, oil, etc. I will be handing it off to my son next year for his first car! He is so excited.
@davem9920
In 1988, the first year of this body style, my dad custom ordered an International Edition with a five speed manual transmission. I was in high school at the time and I distinctly remember going to the Oldsmobile dealer and the car was so new they didn’t even have a single Cutlas Supreme in stock yet to test drive or even look at. My dad ordered it after only looking at the sales brochure. After waiting close to a year for the car to be built, we finally received it and it was a unicorn where we lived. We got looks and questions about it all the time. The biggest thrill was when he would let me drive it. And let me tell you, I drove the s—- outta that car! It was so fast and handled so much better than other cars of that time! The manual transmission was a blast and worked great. I tore up the streets and my dad never found out just how hard I drove when he wasn’t around. Sadly the car was eventually passed onto another family member and then later traded in. I still miss that car. I can’t imagine how rare that car would be now.
@BretMGreen-gt4tg
I actually did some of the design/draft work on the HUD system in Kokomo, IN in 1988/9. The company I worked for was subcontracted by Delco/Delphi and we worked with the engineers on the first HUD systems for GM. I remember the one we worked on was in the Monte Carlo (edit: I think the HUD work we did was for the Olds and we also worked on one of the first touchscreens on the Pontiac Grand Prix). My father was an engineer for AC/Delco in Flint, MI and then was transferred to Kokomo. He would often bring home cars for the weekend, that the engineers would work on, and would let me take them out to drive. One weekend he brought home an '87 Corvette and another a Buick Grand National. I remember enjoying the Buick way more than the Corvette. Good times!!
@Intramorph
Hey, Alex. We met at the CSW car show a couple weeks ago. I'm the one you were showing this car to on your phone after I mentioned I used to have a couple ASC/McLaren Turbo Grand Prix'. Been patiently waiting for this video! LOVED seeing your reaction. Reminded me of when the local Gen I w-body community was very active and full of people geeking out over cars like these. While the fit, finish, build and reliability was the typical 'less than stellar' GM quality, this era of cars was the pinnacle of their ingenuity and creativity. The tech in the top trim levels was way ahead of its time. It's like a car geek's/enthusiast's dreams entombed in the steel sarcophagus of a corporate bean counter's build quality. A few quick notes: The '88 Cutlass Supreme convertible Pace Car was the first production vehicle to get HUD. However, only 50 were made, and after GM later discovered some safety concerns, they asked to buy back all 50 of them to destroy them. Only a handful of people refused to sell theirs back, so I'd imagine by this point, there's probably only 2 or 3 (if any) of those still in existence. It's too bad because they had a cool, more aggressive looking front bumper cover that was exclusive to those convertible pace cars. All '89 Pontiac Grand Prix ASC/McLaren Turbos came standard with HUD. Since they were not pulled back from the public like the Olds pace cars were, this could technically be considered the first true 'regular production' car to get HUD...if you consider 751 cars as 'regular production'. The windshield says HUD because GM claimed they were different than the ones used on cars without HUD. Supposedly, they took the regular glass and polished them in the area that displayed the HUD so as to make it more reflective and easier to see in direct sunlight, though I don't think that was ever confirmed or proven. I have replaced HUD windshields with non-HUD ones a couple of times in the past, and if there was supposed to be any difference in visibility, I didn't really notice it. Those first generation factory CD players were a very expensive option at the time, and since CDs were still somewhat new, not a ton of people opted for the option, so it's fairly rare to find a car equipped with it. I still have 3 or 4 Pontiac ones (look identical except with a 5-band EQ) that were still functional when I last removed them from their respective cars. I mentioned this at the show as have others in the comments, but the Quad 442 decal on the back is not stock. Quad 442 was in reference to a high output 4-cylinder/4 valves per cylinder/2 camshafts motor (the LG0) found in cars like the W41 package Olds Cutlass Calais and the Chevy Beretta GTZ. Cars equipped with that motor are pretty rare and they produced 180hp/160ft-lb of torque. It was more powerful than their V-6s until the 3.4L DOHC (the LQ1) that's in your car was launched. There are 2 versions of the 5-speed Getrag used in GMs of that era. The weaker 2.8/3.1 engines got the 282 while cars with the more powerful LQ1 got mated to the beefier 284 to handle the higher output. So when looking for parts, make sure you're looking for 284 parts. And yes, any GM 60° engine definitely sounds pretty good with an exhaust...for a V6. It actually has a bit of a throaty gargle at idle and lower RPMs. Fades out though after crossing over about 3k-3.5k RPMs. I always loved how they sounded. This is in stark contrast to the more powerful 90° V6s (e.g. 3800) that have a very monotone drone. As for the running issues, others have pointed to the coils and/or ignition control module as being a strong possibility for at least part of it, and I strongly agree. When I first got one of my Turbo GPs, the car would vibrate horribly once I went more than 1/3 throttle. I had gotten all new Delco ignition parts that I planned on installing regardless of what was wrong. When I pulled the coils, I found the plastic housing/casing on 2 of them had split open a bit and you could see the internals. Swapping those out completely fixed the problem. It's very common for 80s/90s GMs, as is the ICM. You correctly pointed out the coils are under the exhaust manifold (and they're plugged into the ICM behind them), and that is most likely the reason for the high failure rate. Not exactly an idle spot considering the heat they get saturated by. But I would definitely start there. If you need any more info with this car, feel free to give me a call or text. I'll do my best to help.
@theodorgiosan2570
Super cool car. Oldsmobile had some of the most interesting cars of the 60s-90s. My friend has an 82 Toronado with the 5.7 diesel. Has 650,000 miles on the original engine with a set of ARP head studs to fix the head gasket issue. It also has the original transmission with a shift kit installed back in the 1980s. Perfect interior, perfect paint, no rust, and it's from the northeast originally. One owner from new until 2010 or so, and then the second owner kept it in a garage and didn't drive it for the next 12 years. He's currently building a new 5.7 diesel with basically every modification possible and many custom parts. That Toronado is a longitudinal, V8, diesel, front wheel drive coupe. Absolutely insane engineering.
@stevetomato4802
Quad 442 was a performance option package for the Cutlass Calais that included an aero appearance package, special wheels, W41 suspension, and the 2.3 liter quad 4
@andrewmott5298
In 1999 my grandparents passed me a 1990 Buick Regal GS...a platform mate of this Olds. It was a two-door with the same door handles and similar bucket rear seats, but had an all-digital dash, the GM 3100 V6 and an automatic. But, it was a great cruiser, looked good, and was a little sporty. Have fun with the Cutlass!
@Aqualung1981
I'm from Europe but I don't know why I love this kind of quirky American cars. I'm willing to watch the entire episode!
@Rc-vintage
The hole in the washer fluid is because AC Delco batteries use to have and indicator so you could see its condition. It had a round window and would show green.
@MaDMaXGroW
Apart from I like watching rebuilds and anything to do with fixing cars, the main reason I watch you is because I get to see American cars, I have never heard of and would never of thought of looking for. Cheers Alex.
@swilliams5
I have wanted one of these forever, and this one is an absolute gem. The color, the stick shift. It’s exactly how I’d want it. I’m so bummed I didn’t see this on marketplace or I would’ve done exactly what you did and bought it sight unseen. If you ever offer it for sale, I hope I see it because I have to have it. I am now going to watch this video with excitement and jealousy.
@davew9258
Jay Leno featured a '91 Olds Quad 4-4-2 on his Garage Channel about a year ago. It was the older body style, but used the same engine, trans, and chassis used on the '92 model. This is a great find! I love these special vehicles that only true car enthusiasts know about. And I love how affordably this whole project is turning out to be. Even a 17 year old high schooler could have picked this up, and been able to own a rare specimen. I love the channel! Keep it coming
@oldcarnutzs2886
My uncle had one of these. I don’t remember the 442 badge on the back, but I do remember the special emblems. It was super fast, and my brother and I loved the backseats. He would take us for rides in it and take the corners really fast. It’s one of the reasons I love cars to this day.
@ronr2445
I traded my Blue IROC Z for one of these and specked it out in dark gray upper and a silver lower. I had it for 2 1/2 years and traded it for another new car and regretted it ever sense. It was an awesome car ... I saw it at the Minneapolis auto show and ordered it straight from GM at the show. I currently own four collector cars and after watching this I am going to start shopping for one. Thank you for reminding me how much I miss it. This car in my spec turned more heads then my IROC. I took it to E&G classics and had a custom wing painted and installed the day I got it . I have owed many cars that are iconic now and this is the one I long for. If you put new struts and shocks on it you will not believe how well that car handles. Its not a super fast car but it is very quick and I love that this one ended up with you. P.S> I hand the upgraded stereo system...I had every option.
@LegitStreetCars