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Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
02-02-2015, 10:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 573
Posted By skibum2100

Re: Two Factory Delco Camaro Radios, 1982-'88. $40 Each

Thanks Mark,

Sure I am interested. I will buy a push button GTA Radio that works with an 88 GTA with steering wheel controls. Paypal ready and waiting.

Thanks in advance, Vince
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
02-01-2015, 02:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,826
Posted By skibum2100

Re: T A and Camaro Radios

PM sent.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
02-01-2015, 01:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 573
Posted By skibum2100

Re: Two Factory Delco Camaro Radios, 1982-'88. $40 Each

Hi Mark,

Can you post pics or email pics?

Thanks, Vince
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-03-2013, 07:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,435
Posted By skibum2100

Re: SLP Headers

PM sent.
Forum: TPI
10-21-2013, 08:16 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 9,739
Posted By skibum2100

Re: Stuck in TPI hell. Please help ! Info heavy.

Glad to hear you had some luck.

I am also glad to hear the O2 value is bouncing back and forth, above and below 0.457V, that is normal behavior, it will never stay still while running.

However...
Forum: TPI
09-03-2013, 09:02 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 9,739
Posted By skibum2100

Re: Stuck in TPI hell. Please help ! Info heavy.

Unplugging the EGR while idling in park will not set a CEL light.

Did you ever have any luck with the ALDL cable?
Forum: TPI
08-26-2013, 05:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 888
Posted By skibum2100

Re: 1987 5.7L TPI running very rich

Could just be a vacuum leak, spray carb cleaner around the intake manifold with the engine running and listen for a change in RPMs.

MAF is expensive to replace. O2 is only ~$25, much cheaper to...
Forum: TPI
08-26-2013, 07:56 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 9,739
Posted By skibum2100

Re: Stuck in TPI hell. Please help ! Info heavy.

Yep, your fuel pressure should increase when you rev the engine. Sounds like the fuel system is fine.

When the car starts and is cold it is in open loop operation and it is running on factory...
Forum: TPI
08-23-2013, 01:53 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 9,739
Posted By skibum2100

Re: Stuck in TPI hell. Please help ! Info heavy.

When you unplug the EST is it still running really rich? I believe unplugging the EST cuts the ECM out of the picture, ie. spark advance and IACV, it just runs on defaults during this time. Have...
Forum: TPI
08-21-2013, 06:41 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 9,739
Posted By skibum2100

Re: Stuck in TPI hell. Please help ! Info heavy.

Hi all,

I vote injectors.

I had a similar situation that was solved with new injectors from SouthBay (4 of 8 original injectors were leaking/dripping). I also upgraded to a heated O2 at the...
Forum: TPI
05-10-2013, 11:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 804
Posted By skibum2100

Re: 88 Gta issues

I had a similar problem...code 44 lean O2, but running so rich that my eyes were burning and had black soot coming out the exhaust, emissions were due around that time and it failed 5 times. It was...
Forum: TPI
05-08-2013, 01:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 804
Posted By skibum2100

Re: 88 Gta issues

Your injectors may be leaking/dripping fuel into the runners or your O2 sensor may be bad. Can you hook up a scanner and look at the BLM or INT values?

Good luck...
Forum: Group Purchases
04-03-2013, 08:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,352
Posted By skibum2100

Re: NOW OFFERING A GROUP PURCHASE ON 85-90 TRANS AM/GTA/FORMULA REAR WRAP AROUND SPOI

To the top...

Thanks Heather at Hawks, for the easy transaction. I got my spoiler and it looks great.

It took very little persuasion to make a good fit, now it just needs paint. Thanks again....
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
03-20-2013, 01:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 908
Posted By skibum2100

Re: Parting 89 GTA

I would like to see the pictures of your seats please.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
03-06-2013, 11:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 882
Posted By skibum2100

Re: Parting out TTA #677

PM sent.
Forum: TPI
05-15-2012, 02:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,331
Posted By skibum2100

Re: high idle ,then idles fine

Have you checked for vacuum leaks?
Forum: TPI
04-04-2012, 06:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,441
Posted By skibum2100

Re: 1986 trans am tpi problems

I bet your injectors are leaking. How long does the fuel rail hold fuel pressure after the engine is stopped? Measure the ohms for each injector, they should all be around 16 (0 indicates a short...
Forum: TPI
04-04-2012, 06:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,100
Posted By skibum2100

Re: external fuel pump ??

92firebird305; sounds like a different issue than external fuel pump...

Leaking injectors maybe...probably best to start your own thread, so more people can help.

Hope this helps.
Forum: TPI
04-04-2012, 05:57 PM
Replies: 825
Views: 139,244
Posted By skibum2100

Re: Fuel Pump Issues regarding heat???

I Hope this helps...(its from page 6 I think)
Forum: TPI
04-03-2012, 06:11 PM
Replies: 825
Views: 139,244
Posted By skibum2100

Re: Fuel Pump Issues regarding heat???

Like clockwork...when the outside of the metal tank reaches 124F my car dies. The fuel rail regularly reach 154F and all that hot fuel going back to the tank is the culprit. I have even added a...
Forum: TPI
03-22-2012, 03:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 956
Posted By skibum2100

Re: I'm about to burn this thing.... need help.

Measure the temperature of the fuel rail and the outside of the tank when you are having problems, keep the cap on the tank to eliminate variables. I started having problems when it reached ~124F, I...
Forum: TPI
03-22-2012, 02:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 956
Posted By skibum2100

Re: I'm about to burn this thing.... need help.

I could not blow through the vapor line either (by mouth) but the air compressor was able to blow through and it created a "gurgling" sound in the tank. I think the lone in-line valve near, but not...
Forum: TPI
03-21-2012, 11:45 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 956
Posted By skibum2100

Re: I'm about to burn this thing.... need help.

I think you are having a fuel temperature problem...

Probably due to a high flow pump pushing extra fuel through the fuel system (returning a larger amount of heated fuel to the tank). The fuel...
Forum: TPI
03-19-2012, 08:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,392
Posted By skibum2100

Re: Low fuel pressure and no increase when vacuum disconnected to FPR....PLEASE HELP!

The pulsator is a kind of secondary bellows to keep the "fuel pump pulses" from reaching the fuel rail and injectors. It is not strictly necessary and a new pump kit will come with a section of fuel...
Forum: TPI
03-18-2012, 03:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 956
Posted By skibum2100

Re: I'm about to burn this thing.... need help.

Check over all your fuel lines for a pinched line.

Disconnect all the fuel lines and breather lines from the fuel tank and under the hood. Blow air through them and make sure there is no ...
Forum: TPI
03-16-2012, 08:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 956
Posted By skibum2100

Re: I'm about to burn this thing.... need help.

Sure, ignition modules can misbehave when they get hot, but I didn't know they would kill the motor (thought it just ran like crap?). Do a search to find more info than I can offer...

Unlikely...
Forum: TPI
03-14-2012, 08:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 956
Posted By skibum2100

Re: I'm about to burn this thing.... need help.

Next time your car won't start, remove the gas cap and try again. Pressure could be building in the fuel tank...

Hope this helps.
Forum: TPI
03-09-2012, 07:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,293
Posted By skibum2100

Re: Crank, start, run, shutoff, no run, wait, crank, cough, crank run!

All due respect to UtilityGuy2, but yes I think it is flooding. And I recommend pulling the injectors and fuel rail as described above to eliminate the injectors as the problem. Does the oil smell...
Forum: TPI
03-09-2012, 10:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,293
Posted By skibum2100

Re: Crank, start, run, shutoff, no run, wait, crank, cough, crank run!

By leaking I mean dripping fuel into the intake manifold. You could open the throttle blades and smell for gas inside the plenum...

There is no check valve in the line, but the fuel pump has a...
Forum: TPI
03-08-2012, 08:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,293
Posted By skibum2100

Re: Crank, start, run, shutoff, no run, wait, crank, cough, crank run!

I think your injectors are leaking. How long does the fuel rail hold pressure after you stop the engine?

Another possibility...the FPR diaphragm is leaking; pull the vacuum line from the...
Forum: TPI
02-26-2012, 10:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,709
Posted By skibum2100

Re: cuts out and huge power loss when under load in closed loop

Glad you got it fixed.

With a torn diaphragm you were probably having cylinder wash too. Change the oil today, asap. There will be tons of gasoline in your oil which will harm the inside of your...
Forum: TPI
02-24-2012, 10:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 463
Posted By skibum2100

Re: NEED HELP!!!!

X2...and don't just push down on the schrader valve trying to guess how much pressure is there, use a gauge.

Can you hear the pump running?

When was the fuel filter last changed?

Please tell...
Forum: TPI
02-21-2012, 02:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,135
Posted By skibum2100

Re: HELP! Failed Smog High NOX

Timing that is advanced too far will cause high NOx's, what is your timing set at?
Forum: TPI
02-20-2012, 10:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,709
Posted By skibum2100

Re: cuts out and huge power loss when under load in closed loop

Check all the fusible links by the battery, sounds like you may have some wiring problems.

I also recommend a data logging option. If you can use a soldering iron have a near-by Radio Shack,...
Forum: TPI
02-19-2012, 10:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,392
Posted By skibum2100

Re: Low fuel pressure and no increase when vacuum disconnected to FPR....PLEASE HELP!

The pulsator is what connects the fuel pump to the metal fuel line on the tpi fuel pump hanger assembly. It looks like a small, metal brake master cylinder, no clamps; it just slips over the fuel...
Forum: TPI
02-17-2012, 02:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,392
Posted By skibum2100

Re: Low fuel pressure and no increase when vacuum disconnected to FPR....PLEASE HELP!

The fuel pressure should be 43-47psi with no vacuum line on the FPR. Try and temporarily pinch off the fuel return line near the front driverside of the engine and watch what the fuel pressure does,...
Forum: TPI
02-14-2012, 08:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 897
Posted By skibum2100

Re: My leaky fuel tank

In the interest of being fully informed...I dropped off my tank in similarly dry condition and for some reason (probably legal) the tech still wanted to use an electric iron...I wanted to try to...
Forum: TPI
02-13-2012, 09:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 897
Posted By skibum2100

Re: My leaky fuel tank

I asked the guy at the radiator shop specifically about what solder to use. He uses regular lead solder and an electric iron (so as no to set anything ablaze), but I bet if you ensure all the fumes...
Forum: TPI
02-09-2012, 03:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,100
Posted By skibum2100

Re: Cant figure this out

You are right to think that a leak on the pass side won't through this code. Put a multimeter on the wire for the O2, you should have 451mV. If not check your grounds, including checking the...
Forum: TPI
02-09-2012, 02:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,100
Posted By skibum2100

Re: Cant figure this out

Glad you got one thing sorted out...you could drive around with the fuel pressure gauge taped to your windshield (I did this just to verify that I wasn't loosing fuel pressure at full throttle).
...
Forum: TPI
02-09-2012, 01:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,423
Posted By skibum2100

Re: TPI sucking air!!!!

There isn't supposed to be oil coming out the dipstick tube and there isn't supposed to be excessive vacuum in the crankcase. As mentioned above: the lower intake manifold-to-head gasket is probably...
Forum: TPI
02-09-2012, 12:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 897
Posted By skibum2100

Re: My leaky fuel tank

Does the racetronix kit have a fuel sender that is compatible with the TPI fuel gauge? The TPI fuel sender is 0-90 ohms; the LS1 fuel sender is 240-80 ohms. Do you plan to keep the TPI gauge...
Forum: TPI
02-09-2012, 11:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,100
Posted By skibum2100

Re: Cant figure this out

Do you have the proper fuel pressure now (~45psi)? If so, you should consider a scanner (you can build one at home from a laptop and a trip to RadioShack->do a search for WinALDL), a scanner will...
Forum: TPI
02-09-2012, 11:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,423
Posted By skibum2100

Re: TPI sucking air!!!!

Have you put a new PCV valve in yet? If it doesn't rattle, you need to change it. They are available from most auto parts stores for less than $10.

Pull the PCV and plug the hole with your...
Forum: TPI
02-04-2012, 04:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,100
Posted By skibum2100

Re: Cant figure this out

You should have a full 12v at the pump and 32 is low, it should be 43-47psi. Your FPR diaphragm could be torn, pull the vacuum line to the FPR and check for gasoline.
Forum: TPI
02-03-2012, 07:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,146
Posted By skibum2100

Re: cold start troubles

Thanks for the clarification, so it sounds even more like a sensor issue now. Nate, you will probably need access to a scanner to identify the faulty sensor. For a budget scanner do a search for...
Forum: TPI
02-03-2012, 11:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,100
Posted By skibum2100

Re: Cant figure this out

Code 43 pops up every time I set the timing, you have to reset the codes in the ecm. Make sure the single connector brown wire is connected (above the heater box under the hood, pass. side).

Hope...
Forum: TPI
02-02-2012, 02:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,146
Posted By skibum2100

Re: cold start troubles

$90 for that switch...YIKES!

Nate, just upgrade and be done with the CSI...
Forum: TPI
02-02-2012, 12:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,146
Posted By skibum2100

Re: cold start troubles

Its one of the two sensors on the front of the intake manifold, driver side is CTS/ETC for computer, and pass. side is CSI switch. I would check the continuity (ohms) of the switch when cold and...
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