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Forum: V6
09-22-2005, 10:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,219
Posted By Dave M

89 2.8 have a MAP sensor?

I'm posting this for a friend:

Does an 89 2.8 have a MAP sensor? He says his engine doesn't have a MAP sensor but he says he's getting codes 33 and 34 which are supposedly MAP high/low codes. ...
Forum: North East Region
04-02-2004, 07:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 595
Posted By Dave M

How many would attend an event in the Harrisburg PA area?

I was thinking of trying to get a gathering together sometime this summer for everyone withing driving distance (Harrisburg, PA area). I thought I might be able to arrange for it to be held at my...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
04-02-2004, 07:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 483
Posted By Dave M

How many would attend an event in Harrisburg PA area?

I was thinking of trying to get a gathering together sometime this summer for everyone withing driving distance (Harrisburg, PA area). I thought I might be able to arrange for it to be held at my...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-30-2001, 03:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 399
Posted By Dave M

How to do a pressure check on my 700R4?

I need to do a pressure check on my 88 700R4. Can someone give me step by step instructions on how to do it, and what parts, if any, are needed?

Thanks,

Dave M
88 GTA
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-20-2001, 03:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 292
Posted By Dave M

back to top

back to top
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-19-2001, 05:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 355
Posted By Dave M

a NEW problem with my GTA....

I posted this on the Tranny board but didn't get much response, so I'm trying here....

I finally got my GTA back on the road after a year-long hiatus, during which I drained the tranny fluid and...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-18-2001, 01:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,157
Posted By Dave M

I was just at Advance auto this week looking for...

I was just at Advance auto this week looking for tranny fluid and I saw a Dexron V. They musta skipped right over IV and went to V because I've never seen IV either.

Dave M
88 GTA
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-18-2001, 01:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 292
Posted By Dave M

a NEW problem with my GTA.....

I finally got my GTA back on the road after a year-long hiatus, during which I drained the tranny fluid and replaced the filter, among other things. I initailly refilled the tranny with B+M tranny...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-16-2001, 04:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 658
Posted By Dave M

I've gotten very lucky with my local Advance...

I've gotten very lucky with my local Advance Auto, there are two young guys that work there, they're both gearheads, an older guy who seems like he was in the parts business long before the computer...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-15-2001, 04:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 655
Posted By Dave M

I just had the same problem with my 88 tpi......

I just had the same problem with my 88 tpi... after chasing down numerous suspicions, it turned out to be a bad ecm. If you have a friend with a a thirdgen tpi, swap in his ECM (use your own prom...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-14-2001, 05:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 431
Posted By Dave M

To any of you who remember my "no start after header install" questions/problems....

IT'S ALIVE!!!!!!! IT'S ALIVE!!!!!

It took 10 months but I've finally got my car running again.... and after all the headaches replacing parts and testing other parts, it turned out to be the ECM....
Forum: TPI
08-09-2001, 06:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 600
Posted By Dave M

Thanks for the opinions guys... right now I...

Thanks for the opinions guys... right now I suspect whoever said I may have a grounded wire in the injector harness is right. If that would indeed hold the injectors open, that would explain the...
Forum: TPI
08-08-2001, 07:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 600
Posted By Dave M

When I did the header install, I put new plugs...

When I did the header install, I put new plugs in, so the plugs are brand new, plus I even went back to my old plugs once since this has started, just to make sure it wasn't the plugs. They didn't...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-07-2001, 05:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 425
Posted By Dave M

I'll try to trace back through the wiring and see...

I'll try to trace back through the wiring and see if I can find a short and see if I can test the injectors. It makes sense that it's a problem with the injectors somewhere.

When I replaced the...
Forum: TPI
08-07-2001, 01:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 600
Posted By Dave M

Yet another update on my crank but no-start condition after header install.....

After my last post, I came away pretty convinced my no start condition was caused by leaky injectors. Well, I've since replaced them with new SVO units, with no change to my car's status. As a recap,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-07-2001, 01:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 425
Posted By Dave M

Yet another update on my crank but no start condition after header install....

After my last post, I came away pretty convinced my no start condition was caused by leaky injectors. Well, I've since replaced them with new SVO units, with no change to my car's status. As a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-31-2001, 01:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 356
Posted By Dave M

Question for those with SVO injectors....

The stock injectors have those clips on the fuel rail that you must rotate to get them out and to lock them in place. The SVO injectors I got don't have them. Do I have to reuse the old ones or are...
Forum: TPI
07-31-2001, 12:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 365
Posted By Dave M

Question for those with SVO injectors....

The stock injectors have those clips on the fuel rail that you must rotate to get them out and to lock them in place. The SVO injectors I got don't have them. Do I have to reuse the old ones or are...
Forum: TPI
07-31-2001, 12:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,199
Posted By Dave M

I just managed to wiggle the fuel lines out, it...

I just managed to wiggle the fuel lines out, it seems the more four letter words you use, the better. I don't, however, look forward to trying to wiggle them back in.

Dave M
88 GTA
Forum: TPI
07-31-2001, 10:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,199
Posted By Dave M

yes, I have a serpentine belt system, and the...

yes, I have a serpentine belt system, and the altenator is on the driver's side. I've already torn the car apart a few times trying to get it to start, which is why I'm in no hurry to do it again,...
Forum: TPI
07-31-2001, 10:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,199
Posted By Dave M

Removing fuel rail from L98.....

I'm replacing my injectors on my 88 L98, but I'm having trouble getting the fuel rail off. I've got the four bolts out that hold down the fuel rail, but at the front of the engine where the fuel...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-21-2001, 07:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 380
Posted By Dave M

Anyone know where I can get SVO 24# injectors online?

The closest Ford motorsports dealer is about 40 minutes from me, I'd like to get them online if I can. Anyone know of anywhere I can get them?

Thanks,
Dave M
88 GTA
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-20-2001, 04:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,861
Posted By Dave M

UPDATE: I checked the fuel pressure... the...

UPDATE: I checked the fuel pressure... the reading? 0 psi. That is not a typo. It didn't even register on the dial. Fuel comes out of the schrader valve, and the cylinders are obviously getting...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-17-2001, 06:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,861
Posted By Dave M

I checked the vacuum line again, it was dry but I...

I checked the vacuum line again, it was dry but I could definately smell fuel. It wasn't very strong, but was definately there. I should be checking the fuel pressure tomorrow, I'll let you know...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-17-2001, 11:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,861
Posted By Dave M

I'll check that again... this time with clean...

I'll check that again... this time with clean hands....thanks. If my daiphram is ruptured, will my fuel pressure be reading high or low?

Dave
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-17-2001, 10:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,861
Posted By Dave M

Colin: The cylinders are getting both spark and...

Colin: The cylinders are getting both spark and fuel, I've checked. And there's no way the timing could be off unless the computer itself is bad. SO that's why I'm stumped as to why it won't start....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-15-2001, 12:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 364
Posted By Dave M

Whatever you do, and whatever condition the car...

Whatever you do, and whatever condition the car is in, don't buy it just because you've been waiting so long to have one, or for any other reason other than it's the perfect car. If it's not exactly...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-15-2001, 12:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,861
Posted By Dave M

Thanks for the tips and suggestions. I have a...

Thanks for the tips and suggestions. I have a fuel pressure gauge, just have to retrieve it from a friend. I'll be checking those things soon. Thanks, it's good to get some new suggestions after...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-15-2001, 08:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,861
Posted By Dave M

Thanks for the info guys. I'm going to fill the...

Thanks for the info guys. I'm going to fill the car with oil later today and try to start it once or twice to see if that was indeed the problem, but I won't overdo it.... don't want a repeat of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-14-2001, 04:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,861
Posted By Dave M

No start condition caused by..... gas in the oil?

I have posted before numerous times about my car cranking but not starting after a header install. For a quick update, I've checked every possible problem (that I can think of) but the car still...
Forum: Electronics
07-05-2001, 02:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,409
Posted By Dave M

UPDATE: I unplugged the timing connector (the...

UPDATE: I unplugged the timing connector (the one you unplug to set the base timing) and tried to start the car, and for a brief second, it sounded as if the car was about to start, it sounded as if...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-03-2001, 07:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 553
Posted By Dave M

I have an 88 GTA 350/auto, although mine is...

I have an 88 GTA 350/auto, although mine is equipped with the 3.23 gears. I've only had it to the track once, and that was many mods ago. If I remember right I had my Level 10 rebuilt tranny with...
Forum: Electronics
07-01-2001, 06:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,409
Posted By Dave M

The car cranks, and it's getting spark and fuel...

The car cranks, and it's getting spark and fuel to the cylinders, the gas is fresh, and the plug routing is correct and the fuses are good. It's almost like the timing is way off somehow, or the...
Forum: Electronics
07-01-2001, 06:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,409
Posted By Dave M

I did check for codes, but all I get is the usual...

I did check for codes, but all I get is the usual code twelve that you're supposed to get. If the car doesn't even run, would it even have a chance to recognize something is wrong and set a code?
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-30-2001, 11:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 588
Posted By Dave M

ttt

ttt
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-29-2001, 04:59 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,095
Posted By Dave M

You should have no problem with him in a drag...

You should have no problem with him in a drag race. Just let the car shift for itself, but leave it in "D", not "OD", the shifts are firmer and quicker. I wouldn't reccomend running him on the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-29-2001, 04:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 21,795
Posted By Dave M

if you've got less than half a tank of gas I'd...

if you've got less than half a tank of gas I'd say add some fuel stabilizer and then top off the tank. It may not run to it's full potential the first tank or two, but you should get it started.

...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-29-2001, 04:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 588
Posted By Dave M

Diagnosing a bad ECM....

Anyone know how I can test to see if my ECM is good without swapping in a new one. How can I test the existing unit? My friend jolted himself on the altenator while finishing up a header install and...
Forum: Electronics
06-29-2001, 04:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,409
Posted By Dave M

Diagnosing a bad ECM.....

Anyone know how I can test to see if my ECM is good without swapping in a new one. How can I test the existing unit? My friend jolted himself on the altenator while finishing up a header install...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-08-2001, 03:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 737
Posted By Dave M

I should've been more specific. When I said the...

I should've been more specific. When I said the engine is definately getting fuel and that I just refilled the tank, those are two seperate thoughts. We already pulled plugs to check for fuel in...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-07-2001, 06:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 737
Posted By Dave M

Update on my car not starting after header install.... (still need help!).....

I installed headers/y-pipe and a highflow cat over the winter and when I went to start it up, it didn't. It cranks hard, but just won't turn over. The plug wires are putting out spark, and the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-05-2001, 02:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 876
Posted By Dave M

I just regapped the plugs to .039" and the car...

I just regapped the plugs to .039" and the car still won't start. I think the engine may be flooded right now anyway, and the battery's getting weak. Any other thoughts? I thought maybe the timing...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-05-2001, 12:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 876
Posted By Dave M

I already double-checked the routing, I...

I already double-checked the routing, I originally had the plugs at .038 before changing them, so I'll go back to that and try again, thanks! Any thoughts on that clicking noise I hear? As I said,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-05-2001, 12:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 876
Posted By Dave M

Car cranks but won't turn over after header install...

Over the winter, I installed headers/y-pipe and a high-flow cat on my car. Since getting the car back together, it won't start. It cranks hard, but just won't fire. I've checked and double checked...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-01-2001, 04:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 321
Posted By Dave M

I've got a new one for ya, see what you guys think about this....

Hey guys, been a very long time since I've posted to the board, but now I've got
a problem. This could be a very long story so I'll try to cut it down to the
bare essentials.

I've just completed...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-08-2001, 03:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 336
Posted By Dave M

They aren't dyslexic, they acknoledged that he...

They aren't dyslexic, they acknoledged that he said he had a posi and they were informing him they thought he was incorrect and he should have a posi. Whether he actually has a posi or not, I'm not...
Forum: Body
01-28-2001, 04:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,127
Posted By Dave M

How to remove GTA badges....?

My front emblem and fender badges on my GTA are looking pretty sad, so I'm going to replace them. Anyone know what's the best way to remove the old ones? Maybe the directions will tell me with the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-24-2001, 09:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 398
Posted By Dave M

Just pop your hood and take a gander at your...

Just pop your hood and take a gander at your belt(s). If you have one long belt that snakes around to all the accesories and crank and such, you have a serpentine belt. It'll also have 5 or 6...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-24-2001, 07:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 495
Posted By Dave M

Don't know how much I can help ya, and I don't...

Don't know how much I can help ya, and I don't really know what you've done to the car recently to "get it running perfectly" but I have 300+ plug wires on my car and have no complaints. If you...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-20-2001, 09:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 362
Posted By Dave M

Question on sway bar sizes.... probably not the question you're thinking of)....

I've got an 88 GTA and want to order to Polyeurethane sway bar bushings. I know my sawy bars are 36 mm front and 34 mm rear, but what does that convert to in inches? Anyone know? Summit lists...
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