Originally Posted by Chevy8588

yea, there are plnety of options available as far as solenoids, and really this thread has moved FAR from the original subject, that being : the EGR temperature switch is no longer available.

Originally Posted by 87IROC-DAN61

I too have used the ebay site that was found, and I have three sensors on the way. 1 to replace my failed one, and 2 spares for the two 1987 Camaros that are sitting in my garage. 1987 Iroc, and a 1987 Z-28, both are 305 TPI 5 speeds. The egr solenoids can be had at Ecklers Camaro/Corvette for $73.99 albeit they are for the LT1 motors in the 93-96 Camaro, and 92-96 Corvette, but I'm sure they will work!!!

Originally Posted by Curious_George

Well if you really believe global warming is a threat (and it sounds like you do), then do your part by selling your third gen to reduce emissions. No sense in being a hypocrite.

Whenever a volcano erupts, it spews forth thousands of times more ozone depleting "stuff", than we do, in the same given time period. Granted they only erupt occasionally. How about this... China and India's middle class is just up and coming. The amount of cars being sold in China is staggering, not to mention the pollutants from all the factories there. India is next as far as growing car sales. Their emission standards there are a joke. Unless EVERYBODY (that means everybody in the world) does something to reduce emissions, nothing good will ever come of it.

Perhaps we could commit mass genocide, as a species, to save the Earth?

I am going to keep driving my third gen and two Corvettes until they are unable to be driven. I guess if I live long enough, there might be legislation passed that bans internal combustion vehicles and then they might be forcibly taken away from me.

CG

Originally Posted by Russ-So Cal

I don't know if this helps or not, but when Allen (1989GTATransAm) installed the First injection base on his L98, the stock egr would not fit do to less space between the plenum and the base. He found one from a Ford that fit and worked fine. He didn't remember what engine it was originally for, they just went through the various parts at an auto parts store until he found one to fit, but it might be an option.

Originally Posted by burnout88

Looks like this is the one you are referring to at Ecklers.

http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...9&dept_id=1246

It uses the metri pack connector on the 88 and newer cars and the vac ports are in the right place just the bracket is a little different. That looks to be the closest one I have seen. Good call.

Older TPI cars 85,86, and some 87 will just have to adapt the plug with this harness.

http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...dept%5Fid=1122

http://www.tpiparts.net/inc/sdetail/2917

Originally Posted by Chevy8588

again, yes the vette one is pretty damn close, BUT the cadillac one is 20 bucks cheaper AND confirmed to work (metripack) and is also pretty damn close, i personally choose the cadillac one

Originally Posted by Tony Walch

I have a 89 formy 350. well it was a 350. I just unplugged my EGR temp sensor... never had any issues @ all. no ses no nothing??
Am i missing something?

PS
Global warming.......... what a joke..
Back when I was in school I was under the impression and taught that we have been coming out of a ice age 4 thousands of years, so yeah, wouldnt the earth b warmn up a bit? (didnt we just have one of the coldest year on record?)
The earth goes in cycles. I dont think that a 100 yrs of cars n hairspray would destroy our planet..

What are we going to do in thousnds of years when the earth starts to get colder??

sorry bout the off topic thing but I had to

Originally Posted by IROCmenace

Does the Solenoid have to be mounted? Can it just sit loose next to the dizzy and coil? Or is it self grounding and has to be mounted? If not that would eliminate fabricating a bracket. I haven't been able to get the solenoid off my Dad's truck yet but it is only $20.

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...S_784385732___

Originally Posted by Chevy86 IROC-Z

Sup Brandon. Good man, it just dies every once in a while when I come to a stop. It fires right back up but I dont know what the problem is. I was told that I may have a vac leak somewhere. When I get the money, Im going to buy carb cleaner and spray everywhere (gaskets) to see if I find a leak. Get this, the problem doesnt even cause a trouble code.

Originally Posted by Chevy8588

im always happy to do R&D for the good of us 3rd genners and I know ill eventually be using my vacuum style EGR sensor bypass one day :P though this does not mean im not searching for a new thermistor for us, they are all around us in our furnaces and refridgerators and stoves, just got to find one that will fit and work in that temp range.

Originally Posted by 87IROC-DAN61

Hello Chevy86 IROC-Z!!

I had this same problem, and it turned out to be the IAC valve!!! All I did was take out the IAC, clean it up real good, cleaned out the mounting location, and presto, haven't had that problem since!! It never threw a code either, it would just die out once in a while, when I came to a stop!!

Originally Posted by Chevy86 IROC-Z

87IROC-DAN61;4382888. My IAC is brand spanking new. I had replaced mine because my IROC wouldnt start at all. As a matter of fact, The other 3rd gen member that your asking for help (Chevy8588), helped me with my IAC adjustment. If youve got a problem, He is the guy to turn to.

Originally Posted by Chevy8588

be careful with carb cleaner, if your dizzy accidentally arcs it WILL start a terrible blaze:P propane or map gas is MUCH safer and a bit more precise if you u can use that

Originally Posted by Chevy86 IROC-Z

This thread is being hijacked. To close this non-related topic, all that Ill say is sea levels are rising due to carbon dioxide deposits into the atmosphere thus causing warmer air being absorbed into the air. Earth has its range of temperature that never drops below -100 and never passes 150 degrees on a natural givin day. Early 1900 pictures from glaciers in the artic show ice in between mountain ranges, now at the very same spot, there are deep empty valleys that were once filled with ice. Pictures show proof. Explaining and voicing theories without showing hard proof such as slide shows or actual time line pictures is just that. Time will tell if global warming is true. One thing is for sure, Tom Brokaw doesnt get paid to fool the public or give false information. That would ruin his reputation. For Tom to narrate a topic such as global warming, we all know for a fact that he approved of the scientific studies and info. so that he wont look like a fool when the cameras are recording. I strongly believe that global warming is occuring, its just hard to verify because time is the way to prove and unfortunately, time is slow. Way too slow for our generation (life span). Sorry fellaz. I had to throw in my .

Sounds like this guy has'nt had his coffee on Christmas morning. This guy had to throw in his . I never said that my IROC is contributing to the deterioration of the atmosphere, none the less mention that "I" am driving a pollution making machine. I just threw out what I know. Obvioulsy you seem like the type of person that was picked on and pushed around in high school. Now that you are online, you feel superior. You can say all that you want and get away with it because no one is there to put you in check. I bet that comment would of never been put on wax had I been in your presence. Sorry for the inconvienience guys, it seems that someone always has to mess up a good thread. Once agian, shall we?

Originally Posted by y84pauloflondon

Back to topic....lol! Today I went to a buddy of mine who's a manager of a AC Delco part store, and he COULDN'T find any EGR Temp Sensor/Switch here in Canada. Keep in mind he is NOT linked up to any dealers here. So if for some reason a dealer has one on there shelfs, he would be unable to know about it!

......99% sure part not in Canada either...........BS!!!!!!

Originally Posted by Curious_George

First I want to apologize to the moderators about getting off topic. Second, since there does not seem to be an "Off topic - anything goes" section, I am going to reply to your nasty reply...

I only "insinuated" you maybe a hypocrite, I did not assume you were any type of person like you perceive me to be. Obviously you do not take criticism well. I do not hide behind avatars and names online, if I have a comment I say it. People can have face to face conversations (and online conversations), and disagree, and still be civil. If you want to always put someone in check because they disagree with you, well then, that is something you will have to deal with. It sounds like you need to improve your communications skills.

Facts? Facts? You commented that Tom Brokaw was your source for some of your "information". Whatever... Tom Brokaw gets paid to read a news script and if you believe anything else, you are indeed misinformed. Obviously this issue can never really be agreed upon, so we (you and I) will just let it go. I was not, however, just going to let you get away with trying to make yourself look good by writing what you wrote in reply to me.

Oh, and by the way, I did not make the first comment about global warming, someone else did. You are just as guilty as I, as far as, "messing up a good thread".

Again, I apologize to the other forum members for being off topic.

CG

Originally Posted by 87IROC-DAN61

Hello y84pauloflondon!!!

My local NAPA shop here in Chilliwack told me that they could get one for me in about a week, but they would have to go back east to get it!!! I asked them where they were going to get it from, and they told me Bluestreak!!! These are the same guys as Standard, BWD, etc, and they don't even list it on their sites!!!

If you need one, go to Autopartauctions.com they are located in Sugarland Texas, last time I looked, they had 5 left, at $50.00 each, and one at $85.00!!! If you buy from them, it's going to be via ebay, no orders via the phone due to they are not allowed to take your Visa/Mastercard info. I have three on the way, they are somewhere between New Jersey, and Chilliwack, hoping to get them soon!!!

Originally Posted by Chevy8588

i USUALLY walk out of a junk yard with approx 3-500 bucks worth of crap in my pockets, as for that sensor? 1 application..... 1965-1989 chevy camaro Vin F and 8. thats it, no other car.

Originally Posted by burnout88

Here is the current link to the one they are selling now. They have been raising the price almost every week. I paid 28 bucks and now they are up to $50.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Exhau...%3D5%26ps%3D63

Can find it under there current auctions by searching under the sellers name of autopartsauction and exhaust temp sensor.