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Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-02-2010, 12:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 527
Posted By eban808

Re: Need urgent help - problem with fuel injectors

Im still learning the layout of the engine bay, but where is the MAP sensor? Theres a pipe running from the passenger side valve cover and its shaped like an "L" and connects to the throttle body...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-01-2010, 11:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 527
Posted By eban808

Re: Need urgent help - problem with fuel injectors

It happens when either of the two are disconnected. I haven't tested the fuel pressure either. The car ran fine until I cleaned up the engine bay. All I used was simple green sprayed in the rag and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-30-2010, 05:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 527
Posted By eban808

Need urgent help - problem with fuel injectors

Well Im at the last straw with my 91 camaro. Its a 305 TBI, and after a month of sitting has been giving me problems. The car ran for ten minutes fine, then my rpms were jumping form high to low when...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-20-2009, 03:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,914
Posted By eban808

Re: Wont start after cleaning engine bay

Thanks for the reply and tips. I did remove all the rags before starting the car.

My bro just came home for break so i'll have him help me look it through. My car wouldnt start about 4 months ago...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-18-2009, 07:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,914
Posted By eban808

Wont start after cleaning engine bay

Saying that im pissed off with my car is an understatment :gocrazy:

I have a 91 305 TBI Camaro

While cleaining my rims today I decided to wipe of the engine bay which was extremely dirty....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-11-2009, 06:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,187
Posted By eban808

Re: Stalls and dies when reversing uphill?

Anyone?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-10-2009, 08:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,187
Posted By eban808

Stalls and dies when reversing uphill?

I have a 91 Camaro (305 Automatic) and it dies whenever I reverse up a slope. I can reverse fine on a flat surface, but if I ever reverse up hill the engine makes kind of a scoft screech noise and...
Forum: Body
12-05-2009, 01:30 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,584
Posted By eban808

Re: am I an idiot for buying this car? should I just give up?

If you helps you makes you feel better, my car is a lot worse (Especially the ttops). Its funny how you miss a lot of things when you're looking over the car for the first time. When I bought my...
Forum: Body
11-28-2009, 02:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,275
Posted By eban808

Re: Question about Firbird and Camaro bodies

Thanks for the replies! I'll have to take a look around and call the DMV to ask about the laws in Hawaii.

I really like the options that are on this bird. But I absolutely love the camaro's body....
Forum: Body
11-27-2009, 11:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,275
Posted By eban808

Re: Question about Firbird and Camaro bodies

Paul - that's what my dad was saying. Even though it may be abandoned, its still the tenants car. He said if I stripped it without having the title I'll be stealing. Im assuming the only way for this...
Forum: Body
11-27-2009, 11:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,275
Posted By eban808

Re: Question about Firbird and Camaro bodies

Bake - thanks for the advice. I have to talk to my parents about keeping it at my house, since all our spots are taken up. I would love to take it in though and learn how to swap the engine and...
Forum: Body
11-27-2009, 08:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,275
Posted By eban808

Re: Question about Firbird and Camaro bodies

Thanks for the replies. It seems she's a 90 bird.
I talked to my dad about bringing it home but we ran into a few snags. The guys has no papers, plates, or keys on it and says its his tenants. The...
Forum: Body
11-27-2009, 03:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,275
Posted By eban808

Re: Question about Firbird and Camaro bodies

I dont have pics of the front bumper, but I could ask. He's planning on scraping it by the end of next week, so I have to make a drive up there to see it. Im not sure if he has the keys to it, so I...
Forum: Body
11-27-2009, 03:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,275
Posted By eban808

Re: Question about Firbird and Camaro bodies

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If anyone can ID what year and model this is I'd appreciate it.
Forum: Body
11-27-2009, 03:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,275
Posted By eban808

Re: Question about Firbird and Camaro bodies

Thanks for the reply. The more I think about the firebird, the more I like it. Haha. I like the camaro body over the firebird, but this one looks good and its free. It's got 90K on a 305 compared to...
Forum: Body
11-27-2009, 02:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,275
Posted By eban808

Question about Firbird and Camaro bodies

Hey guys,

I psoted a thread earlier about my ttop rust. Im doing an internship with an auto body mechanic and he said that the rust along the lips of the roof are bad, and that I'd need to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-22-2009, 02:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,002
Posted By eban808

Re: Flex Plate Replacment?

Sorry for the late response, but thanks for all the info! I don't have a jack and my car's always parked in the street, so I haven't had a good chance to get under her and look. Im gonna see if I can...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-20-2009, 04:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,002
Posted By eban808

Flex Plate Replacment?

Hey guys,

Well after doing a search I believe my 91 camaro rs (305 automatic) may have a damaged flex plate. When accelerating from a stop it sounds like a bunch of rocks tumbling around behind...
Forum: Car Audio
11-15-2009, 10:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 905
Posted By eban808

Re: Head Unit Problems / Radio

Exactly what I needed! Will print it out and check my wiring soon :) Thanks
Forum: Car Audio
11-15-2009, 08:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 905
Posted By eban808

Re: Head Unit Problems / Radio

Do you remember what colors they are? I might need to find a wiring diagram to figure out what's matched incorectly.

Regarding the radio, my car did come with a radio, but prior to me buying the...
Forum: Car Audio
11-15-2009, 02:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 905
Posted By eban808

Re: Head Unit Problems / Radio

Give me a day and i can get a video or some pics up.

I wouldn't be suprised if something got reversed, the wires were all cut short and it was a friggin mess. I don't really mind turning the unit...
Forum: Car Audio
11-15-2009, 12:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 905
Posted By eban808

Head Unit Problems / Radio

Hey guys,

While working at a shop, a friend of mine gave me a free pioneer unit (Not a new model, im thinking its a bit old) and wired it up for me. It's been buggy so far, but its better than...
Forum: Electronics
11-07-2009, 06:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 522
Posted By eban808

Hatch brake light wont turn off

Hey guys,

Recently I notcied my 91 camaro has been running pretty weak, and the lights seem dimmer then usual. I notice the voltage drops low whenever I break and things dim. I know it's not the...
Forum: Electronics
11-06-2009, 02:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,870
Posted By eban808

Re: Speed Sensor (Costs, type?)

Thanks, Ive seen that site befor but haven't called yet. Will call today.

If anyone else has any suggestions id appreciate it. Thanks
Forum: Electronics
11-05-2009, 02:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,870
Posted By eban808

Speed Sensor (Costs, type?)

I posted a thread regarding my 91 camaro VSS a while back, but I still need some help. I have the 305 TBI with the auto tranny (700r4)

When I called out local Napa to get a price quote on a new...
Forum: Electronics
10-14-2009, 07:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,608
Posted By eban808

Re: What Electro VSS for my 91 Camaro?

Sorry about the confusion Nina, I forgot the tach was for the rpms, haha.
Thanks for the link James, I found that site on google but got confused with the mass amount of text under the 700R4...
Forum: Electronics
10-14-2009, 12:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,608
Posted By eban808

Re: VSS Mess

Thanks for the reply Nina, but I'm a little bit confused of the above statement. From what Ive been reading, I thought a broken speedometer would be fixed with a new VSS? I thought the speedometer...
Forum: Electronics
10-13-2009, 01:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,608
Posted By eban808

What Electro VSS for my 91 Camaro?

(Sorry if this is in the wrong section, didn't know if this is considered general tech or if it should be in the tranny section)

My car is an automatic 1991 Camaro RS with the 305 TBI motor.
...
Forum: Body
10-07-2009, 08:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,853
Posted By eban808

Re: Rust Severity? (Pics)

Oh geez, I can't wait to see whats hiding behind the dash and under the carpet :O
In regards to the tbar, he said theres light surface rust and needs sanding and a quick paint. If the rust is minor...
Forum: Body
10-07-2009, 07:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,853
Posted By eban808

Re: Rust Severity? (Pics)

Thanks for the tips. Im still trying to take out the carpet (Its been scorching hot outside) to check the floorpans. I pulled out the trunk carpet and theres no rust there. I do know under the...
Forum: Body
10-07-2009, 03:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,853
Posted By eban808

Re: Rust Severity? (Pics)

Hey CreepingDeath,

My car actually has some of the rust shown in your pics (There in a couple of my pics above). Thats the only rust damage on the body around the ttop. I think if I fix that rust...
Forum: Body
10-06-2009, 11:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,853
Posted By eban808

Re: Rust Severity? (Pics)

Bradley I'm definitely interested. PM sent
Forum: Body
10-06-2009, 07:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,853
Posted By eban808

Re: Rust Severity? (Pics)

So the tbar is beyond repair? Im gonna head out to a local junkyard and take a look around, but I dont have a couple hundred on me. Hopefully something will turn up.

Other then the tbar, how bad...
Forum: Body
10-06-2009, 03:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,853
Posted By eban808

Re: Rust Severity? (Pics)

Thanks for the help chris! Will definately start checking under the carptets today :)
Forum: Body
10-05-2009, 05:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,853
Posted By eban808

Re: Rust Severity? (Pics)

Thanks for all the positive replies, and Im happy to know I can still save it. I live along the shore, with only a road seperating my home from the ocean, so rust has been a big issue for us (You can...
Forum: Body
10-04-2009, 11:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,853
Posted By eban808

Re: Rust Severity? (Pics)

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Theres a couple rough spots like this in the front and back area of the roof.

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Another shot

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And lastly (sorry for the bluriness) is this spot. Its in the back center...
Forum: Body
10-04-2009, 11:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,853
Posted By eban808

Rust Severity? (Pics)

Hey guys,

I'm new to the autobody world but I'm really eager to learn. I've used the search feature and read up on a lot of rust issues especially with regards to ttops. I got my 91 ttop camaro a...
Forum: Electronics
08-31-2009, 03:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 559
Posted By eban808

Re: VATS or something else? HELP!

Thanks for the reply. I definately need to get some tools going, and indeed ive been using the search button :)

Thanks for all the responses. What I thought was a VATS problem now seems to be a...
Forum: Electronics
08-30-2009, 05:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 559
Posted By eban808

Re: VATS or something else? HELP!

If the fuel filter is bad would it cause the engine to turn but not start?
My dads out and work and said he'll call a tow truck to pick it up, so I have limited time to do anything. I may have time...
Forum: Electronics
08-30-2009, 04:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 559
Posted By eban808

Re: VATS or something else? HELP!

We brought out a mechanic friend, who's somewhat reliable.
He took off the throttle body pod and looked at the distributor cap. He took of the center plug and put a rod (I forget what its called, it...
Forum: Electronics
08-30-2009, 08:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 559
Posted By eban808

VATS or something else? HELP!

Hey guys,

Im worried as hell as my car is now sitting next to our highway near our house (Cant stand the thought of someone busting out my glass).

Im not sure if its a VATS problem or...
Forum: Body
08-20-2009, 02:18 AM
Replies: 1,192
Views: 103,511
Posted By eban808

Re: Did u have a Thirdgen in highschool?

I just bought my first car, a 1991 Camaro RS just in time for my senior year. Being in Hawaii I'm surrounded by cicvic hatchbacks with fart cans, and our school has lots of em.

The funny thing is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-18-2009, 11:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 836
Posted By eban808

Re: 91 RS knocking on drivers side?

Well I saw the mechanic today and asked about it. He said hes never heard the noise before when he had it :/

Theres a few things that come to mind. The gas in the tank is old. I put in about 20...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-18-2009, 05:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 836
Posted By eban808

Re: 91 RS knocking on drivers side?

Im going to have a friend bring a jack over so we can look under it. What places should I look for anything loose? Im not too familiar with working on cars, but i did take a class in auto tech.

If...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-18-2009, 05:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 836
Posted By eban808

91 RS knocking on drivers side?

Hey guys,

I did a few searches on the site but I want to throw in my situation. (Sorry if this is asked a lot or if its in the wrong section)

I just bought my first car and its a 91 RS 305 TBI...
Forum: TBI
07-31-2009, 07:20 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 24,739
Posted By eban808

Re: 92 Camaro 305 MPG?

I may have confused what he said about the thermo, i thought he said he was going to remove it so that water (i think he said water, maybe coolant?) would move throughout at a constant rate. But if...
Forum: TBI
07-30-2009, 08:49 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 24,739
Posted By eban808

Re: 92 Camaro 305 MPG?

Thanks guys. I don't know much about chips but I'll read up om it soon.

In the mean time I'm just going to play it safe and get basic upgrades and watch the way I drive it. Hypno Toad - what mods...
Forum: TBI
07-15-2009, 12:38 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 24,739
Posted By eban808

Re: 92 Camaro 305 MPG?

By any chance do I have a link to where you ordered one?
Forum: TBI
07-14-2009, 04:54 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 24,739
Posted By eban808

Re: 92 Camaro 305 MPG?

Thanks for the input. How much do those chips run about?
Forum: TBI
07-13-2009, 07:58 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 24,739
Posted By eban808

Re: 92 Camaro 305 MPG?

None taken :)

I rarely got to drive my 4runner (Dont get me wrong, I LOVE 4runners. Only vehichles i'll own in life is a runner or camaro) till the headgasket blew. But from my dads and borthers...
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