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Forum: V6
12-30-2010, 03:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,512
Posted By kubinusa

Re: No start after timing chain change

I installed a new dizzy ( from Napa) couple months ago that came with new module, that would suck. I had it checked too at advance auto, but I don't trust it that much. I think I just try to clean...
Forum: V6
12-30-2010, 07:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,512
Posted By kubinusa

Re: No start after timing chain change

Reconnected the stripped wire using a butt connecter and el. tape. Starts fine when cold but after she runs for 15-20 minutes almost impossible to start her again. Engine just cranks and cranks. I...
Forum: V6
12-26-2010, 09:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,512
Posted By kubinusa

Re: No start after timing chain change

I found that the isnulation on the white wire going from ignition module to ignition coil is skinned a the wire stripped a bit - could that be the problem? If so, do I just fix the wire or should I...
Forum: V6
12-19-2010, 11:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,512
Posted By kubinusa

Re: No start after timing chain change

Hard to tell, do they sell replacement in advance auto or similar store or do I have replace the wires using the old plugs?
Forum: V6
12-19-2010, 09:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,512
Posted By kubinusa

Re: No start after timing chain change

Allright, I took my ignition module to the store for a check (checked good) and after I put it back the engine started. I think there is a problem in the wiring, either in the wires coming out from...
Forum: V6
11-02-2010, 05:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,512
Posted By kubinusa

Re: No start after timing chain change

just found out that I am not getting any spark..

could that have anything to do with the timing chain replacement? even though it started twice after the job and ran for about 20 min till i shut...
Forum: V6
11-02-2010, 02:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,512
Posted By kubinusa

Re: No start after timing chain change

What I was trying to say is that my gauge shows 35 but at the same time when I had it in a shop their gauge was showing over 40 PSI so thats why I think the pressure is fine..and I did a major tune...
Forum: V6
11-02-2010, 01:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,512
Posted By kubinusa

Re: No start after timing chain change

Well, I got about 35 PSI, thats the pressure I was getting from my gauge always when the car ran fine. When I had it actually at a shop once they got higher PSI than my cheap gauge..
Forum: V6
11-02-2010, 12:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,512
Posted By kubinusa

Re: No start after timing chain change

Fuel pumps turning, fuel pressure is checking alright, no codes, don't have anybody around right now to check spark. I was thinking that maybe some of the coolant got into some electrical connections...
Forum: V6
11-02-2010, 11:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,512
Posted By kubinusa

No start after timing chain change

I just finished my timing gear and water pump change, after i put it all back together the car started just fine and had it running in the garage for couple minutes, then had to fix a leaking hose,...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-22-2010, 06:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 455
Posted By kubinusa

Re: Lifted rear suspension recommendation

well, it's probably less then 5", I just threw a number, there is couple of washers under the rear springs, I didn't measure them yet
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-21-2010, 08:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 455
Posted By kubinusa

Re: Lifted rear suspension recommendation

I didn't do nothing, I bought it like that, just want to replace shocks as I am going to put 10" wide wheels (275,60,r15) in there - well, i dont know if they are going to fit in there yet
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-21-2010, 07:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 455
Posted By kubinusa

Lifted rear suspension recommendation

I would like to get any recommendations about what kind of shocks to get for my rear, it is lifted about 5" up. I don't want to spend too much on it, any suggestions are appreciated.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
10-17-2010, 09:35 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 349
Posted By kubinusa

15" Cragar G/T rims

I am looking for two chrome 15" Cragar g/t rims, 7" wide, 5.5" nut spacing with 5 holes
Forum: V6
05-15-2010, 09:14 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,883
Posted By kubinusa

Re: V6 wont start

the guy said he checked the compression as well and that it was around 175 psi (which sounds a bit high to me, but...), I guess the compression testers they loan at autozone might not work that great
Forum: V6
05-14-2010, 02:15 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,883
Posted By kubinusa

Re: V6 wont start

Changed the distributor and it is running again !!

Thanks for the help, as I bet there was not only one problem..
Forum: V6
05-06-2010, 07:48 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,883
Posted By kubinusa

Re: V6 wont start

It does'nt run that rich, if it even is, after I fixed the leaking cold start valve. The thing now is the backfire, hard to start and stall condition..it looks like if some plug wires were crossed...
Forum: V6
05-06-2010, 07:09 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,883
Posted By kubinusa

Re: V6 wont start

A retired mechanic sugested to check the compression after he seen it so I did and it checked from 105 to 115 psi, so within limits.

Ideas what might be the problems would be appreciated,...
Forum: V6
05-06-2010, 10:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 22,418
Posted By kubinusa

distributor hold down clamp bolt

What size is that bolt ? Seems like 9/16 is too small and 5/8 too big, can't really get there, sockets falling down all the time..
Forum: V6
05-05-2010, 02:40 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,883
Posted By kubinusa

Re: V6 wont start

So I had my car towed to Chevrolet and the manager told me my car is too old for them to work on, even though I called them twice and asked if they would do it and they said it's ok to bring it in. F...
Forum: V6
04-14-2010, 03:59 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,883
Posted By kubinusa

Re: V6 wont start

Do they loan anywhere diagnostic scanner or something I could find out what is going on with it ? I know they loan the OBD scanners at autozone but they work just for cars 93 and newer if I remeber...
Forum: V6
04-14-2010, 03:55 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,883
Posted By kubinusa

Re: V6 wont start

I installed new reman MAF as well as new coolant temp sensor, the connection at coolant TS is well tight.

The fuel injectors were originally for Ford, I think, 15lbs, about 1/4 inch shorter than...
Forum: V6
04-14-2010, 11:28 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,883
Posted By kubinusa

Re: V6 wont start

Injectors and CSI both checked, all good, no leak, still rich as hell, runs really poor and stalls quickly, also a lot of white smoke from exhaust. What about oxygen sensor or catalytic converter?...
Forum: V6
04-13-2010, 04:14 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,883
Posted By kubinusa

Re: V6 wont start

Checked the injectors and they seem to be allright, no leaking, just one of them got the pintle cap sucked in the intake, was able to get it out but I don't like that..

About checking the CSI,...
Forum: V6
04-13-2010, 08:24 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,883
Posted By kubinusa

Re: V6 wont start

I am not sure if I will be able to pull the fuel rail that far with the cold start valve hooked up..the injectors are a shorter than the original ones but they don't seem to leak from the rail, the...
Forum: V6
04-12-2010, 09:38 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,883
Posted By kubinusa

Re: V6 wont start

After I installed the new injectors the fuel pressure dropped from 43 to 35 PSI and I again can't get the engine started..
Forum: V6
04-01-2010, 04:08 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,883
Posted By kubinusa

Re: V6 wont start

That's what they said, they didn't even want to buy my old ones, because they're multitecs, they said they don't want to sell that product to people.. :) . Well thanks anyways for help, I hope this...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
04-01-2010, 02:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 388
Posted By kubinusa

Re: Fuel injectors

Nobody is answering the phone so far so if the injectors fit and work with my engine i'd like to order them - actually are those these ...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
04-01-2010, 12:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 388
Posted By kubinusa

Re: Fuel injectors

Is there any warranty on them? Do they come ready to install with all the o rings..? and if so how can I order them?
Forum: V6
04-01-2010, 12:10 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,883
Posted By kubinusa

Re: V6 wont start

these are bosch II generation 4 spray injectors, are those worth to get?
Forum: V6
04-01-2010, 10:12 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,883
Posted By kubinusa

Re: V6 wont start

So 15lb flowmatched bosch injectors from southbay allright you think? See I never done this before so I don't have a clue..:)
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
04-01-2010, 10:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 388
Posted By kubinusa

Re: Fuel injectors

Allright, I'd like to order them

Actually,those aren't Multitec II or equivalents, are they ?
Forum: V6
04-01-2010, 09:59 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,883
Posted By kubinusa

Re: V6 wont start

Are 15 lb injectors going to be allright for my engine?
Forum: V6
03-31-2010, 07:28 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,883
Posted By kubinusa

Re: V6 wont start

Didn't find anybody in here whom I could by from, maybe I am not looking in the right place, don't know
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
03-29-2010, 06:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 388
Posted By kubinusa

Fuel injectors

I am looking for a set of 6 injectors for my 85' 2.8l camaro, the cheaper the better..
Forum: V6
03-29-2010, 05:09 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,883
Posted By kubinusa

Re: V6 wont start

well one of them's got the sprayer broken..
Forum: V6
03-29-2010, 03:51 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,883
Posted By kubinusa

Re: V6 wont start

I put a new coolant temp sensor few days ago. I just looked again on the injectors and they no good..seemed that as I replaced the pintle caps the replacement was some crap product and did not hold...
Forum: V6
03-26-2010, 06:44 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,883
Posted By kubinusa

Re: V6 wont start

The fuel pump was replaced less than two years ago in a shop, so I am not sure how good of a job the guys did, they did some other work on my car afterwards and I found they put old parts in..:mad:...
Forum: V6
03-26-2010, 06:23 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,883
Posted By kubinusa

Re: V6 wont start

OK, I retested the spark and it is nice bright white spark, so I am assuming that eliminates the problems with ignition.
On the other hand with the fuel pressure - it seemed allright and steady...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-26-2010, 01:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 692
Posted By kubinusa

fuel pressure drop/stalls/rich condition

My fuel pressure drops from around 40 PSI to about 30 PSI within 2 minutes after turning the key to on position, without starting the engine. Does hold when I clamp the supply line. Allready changed...
Forum: V6
03-25-2010, 10:03 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,883
Posted By kubinusa

Re: V6 wont start

the sparks are good, bright white
Forum: V6
03-25-2010, 03:49 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,883
Posted By kubinusa

Re: V6 wont start

Yeah, pointing that way, just wanted to see if it isn't too far off..hard to tell exactly, but I think it's fine
Forum: V6
03-25-2010, 03:42 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,883
Posted By kubinusa

Re: V6 wont start

all the spark plugs are covered shiny black till I clean them with some cloth..If you mean ignition coil, that I did replace, pick up coil not, that I just checked resistance on and it was allright
Forum: V6
03-25-2010, 01:49 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,883
Posted By kubinusa

Re: V6 wont start

So I replaced the ECM for another reman and it is the same. I also bought used PROM unit and fuel Calpak unit but I am not sure if I can put them in - the last four serial # match and the prom is for...
Forum: V6
03-17-2010, 02:42 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,883
Posted By kubinusa

Re: V6 wont start

Also do you know how exactly to test the EGR solenoid using a vacuum pump? The manual says to hook up the pump on the manifold side of the solenoid - there are three hoses on the solenoid, one from...
Forum: V6
03-17-2010, 02:26 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,883
Posted By kubinusa

Re: V6 wont start

When I ground the diagnostic terminal, the IAC valve is clicking like crazy..is that allright?
Forum: V6
03-17-2010, 10:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,966
Posted By kubinusa

MAP sensor location

Can't find the MAP sensor on my 1985 MPFI V6, I am not even sure if there is one..thanks for help
Forum: V6
03-16-2010, 06:39 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,883
Posted By kubinusa

Re: V6 wont start

Yes I reset the ECM. I am pretty much able to start it any time now, it just takes longer cranking and it does run poor with a knocking noise and stalls after a while/or when I hit the gas.
Forum: V6
03-16-2010, 11:44 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,883
Posted By kubinusa

Re: V6 wont start

So I replaced the MAF sensor for a new (reman) one and after a bunch of unsucsessfull starts, when the engine didn't start at all or started all weird, I managed to get it started what seemed to be...
Forum: V6
03-13-2010, 03:11 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,883
Posted By kubinusa

Re: V6 wont start

yeah, the copper film in the MAF sensor doesnt seem to be completely flat, so I guess I will get a new one. Also when I disconnected the air hose there was a strong fuel odor, dont know if that's...
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