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Forum: Body
02-09-2008, 06:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 583
Posted By icarus402001

Re: window weatherstripping

I know it shouldn't. I just didn't know if it was a common tendency.
Forum: Body
02-03-2008, 07:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 583
Posted By icarus402001

Re: window weatherstripping

I tried rubbing a little brake fluid on those spots but they're curled under pretty well. Maybe it'll soften up a little.
Forum: Body
02-02-2008, 02:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,104
Posted By icarus402001

Re: T-Top Leaks

I have the same problem. Any good results?
Forum: Body
02-02-2008, 02:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 583
Posted By icarus402001

window weatherstripping

The weatherstripping on both windows of my 92 t top car has the same malformation. At the front, top of the window, the weatherstripping is curled in for 1/2 to 3/4 inch so there is nothing for the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-30-2008, 05:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 502
Posted By icarus402001

Re: rear end links-bolt up or down.

I assume that's to protect the threads?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-26-2008, 01:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 502
Posted By icarus402001

rear end links-bolt up or down.

I just replaced one broken rear end link and the other wasn't long for this world. I ran the bolt through the top. It didn't seem to matter which way they went, since the stock original was threaded...
Forum: TBI
01-06-2008, 04:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 702
Posted By icarus402001

TPS adjustment

I attempted to adjust my RS's TPS today. Stock LO3. Luckily, I found I had .43v. at idle position, smoothly running up to 4.8v.at WOT position. I didn't have to move anything. I am confused...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-31-2007, 05:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 648
Posted By icarus402001

Re: Possible New IROC!!

...And they ALL knew how to punctuate.
Forum: TBI
12-31-2007, 04:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,119
Posted By icarus402001

Re: IAT sensor and warm up time

Thanks for the input. I'm mostly just curious about the high idle time, although it is aggravating. Now that I have a new battery in the laptop, I can try my first cable again. The laptop shut down...
Forum: TBI
12-31-2007, 05:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 584
Posted By icarus402001

Re: Vacuum Line ?????

It goes to the HVAC on mine.
Forum: TBI
12-31-2007, 05:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,119
Posted By icarus402001

Re: IAT sensor and warm up time

Thanks for the reply. I'm working on getting a laptop and and cable together to begin datalogging as we speak. I try ti not let it warm up too long before I pull out already. My high idle kicked down...
Forum: TBI
12-30-2007, 05:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,119
Posted By icarus402001

Re: IAT sensor and warm up time

Anybody? Faste355? Dimented? Someone KNOWS the sequence of operation.
Forum: TBI
12-29-2007, 06:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,119
Posted By icarus402001

Re: IAT sensor and warm up time

Anyone have any ideas?
Forum: TBI
12-29-2007, 08:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,119
Posted By icarus402001

IAT sensor and warm up time

I have the caddy TBI hat and TPI duct on my 92 RS. Of course, I've removed the heat riser from the exhaust manifold. My warm up time has been longer since I did this 2 or 3 years ago. I'm assuming...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-28-2007, 05:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 549
Posted By icarus402001

Re: could someone help me soon please!!!!

7 year-old post.
Forum: TBI
12-15-2007, 04:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,161
Posted By icarus402001

Re: IAT, potentiometer, or Resistor

I have mine in the CAI bonnet. Why mess with the location and take a chance? You're not running right following a tune up,right? Try it in the CAI bonnet and see if it runs better
Forum: Exhaust
12-02-2007, 06:50 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,094
Posted By icarus402001

Re: $750.00 for headers?

You're right. I'm not in a rush by ANY stretch of the imagination. The car had been driven mostly on weekends until my daughter got her liscense this year. Now my wife uses it more when my daughter...
Forum: Exhaust
12-02-2007, 06:45 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,094
Posted By icarus402001

Re: $750.00 for headers?

You're right. I'm not in a rush byA NY stretch of the imagination. The car has been a weekend car until this year when my daughter began driving. Now my wife uses it more when I'm at work and my...
Forum: Exhaust
12-01-2007, 05:22 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,094
Posted By icarus402001

Re: $750.00 for headers?

Thanks, Pat. That's the type of information I was looking for when I started this thread.
Forum: Exhaust
11-30-2007, 04:46 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,094
Posted By icarus402001

Re: $750.00 for headers?

Not everyone wants their car fast. Some just want efficient. This is why I don't post much. Someine always has to sound like a big deal-anonynously.Thanks to everyone else. I may be getting the...
Forum: Interior
11-25-2007, 06:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 888
Posted By icarus402001

Re: shifter

I'd like to see the rest of that car. Got a link?
Forum: TBI
11-14-2007, 05:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,154
Posted By icarus402001

Re: Balancing Multiple TBI's

Look for a differential water manometer. That will be your instrument of choice.
Forum: Interior
10-19-2007, 04:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,264
Posted By icarus402001

Re: HVAC control selector disc fix

Did you soak just tyhe disc?
Forum: Cooling
10-07-2007, 08:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,489
Posted By icarus402001

Re: AC compressor clutch engagement

I just finished checking things out. I am a propane tech with some AC experience. Lo side cycles from 20-50 psi. The guage set I was given has large schrader fittings on all hose ends and I don't...
Forum: Interior
10-01-2007, 05:10 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,264
Posted By icarus402001

Re: HVAC control selector disc fix

I found no rubber inside the disc. All it is made of is two discs with grooves to direct the vacuum signal when one side of the disc moves.
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Do you have any pictures? what year and...
Forum: Interior
09-30-2007, 07:36 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,264
Posted By icarus402001

Re: HVAC control selector disc fix

I'll try this on the spare I got out of a Sunbird. I can't believe they reconfigured the exact same control functions on the exact same control for different models. i found maybe four...
Forum: Interior
09-24-2007, 04:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,264
Posted By icarus402001

Re: HVAC control selector disc fix

No luck yet. OAll the 3rd gens were stripped. I took a chance and grabbed one out of an early 90's Sunfire but it didn't match up when I pulled the original yesterday morning.
Forum: Interior
09-22-2007, 05:05 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,264
Posted By icarus402001

Re: HVAC control selector disc fix

I'm hitting the JY this AM. I'll let you know. Maybe I'll wind up converting to
4th gen. Then I could collect a number of controls.
Forum: Interior
09-21-2007, 04:58 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,264
Posted By icarus402001

Re: HVAC control selector disc fix

There has to be another model GM that has a control that'll fit.
Forum: Cooling
09-18-2007, 05:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,489
Posted By icarus402001

Re: AC compressor clutch engagement

So there is a lo pressure switch to maintain pressure at all times? I know there is also a hi pressure cut-off.
Forum: Cooling
09-17-2007, 07:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,489
Posted By icarus402001

Re: AC compressor clutch engagement

Anyone have an idea?
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Also, it doesn't matter where the temp is set.
Forum: Interior
09-17-2007, 07:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,264
Posted By icarus402001

Re: HVAC control selector disc fix

The grease worked until I cycled the selector a few times. I guess the grease just moved too much. If I could get the HVAC control out without ripping out the whole pod, I'd be ecstatic. I can't see...
Forum: Cooling
09-16-2007, 10:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,489
Posted By icarus402001

AC compressor clutch engagement

My AC compressor clutch is engaging every 4-5 seconds whenever the selector is in either AC position, as it should, but also when in vent or heat. It does not engage in OFF or defrost. Does this seem...
Forum: Interior
09-16-2007, 08:01 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,264
Posted By icarus402001

HVAC control selector disc fix

Of course, since I moved things during a different repair my HVAC selector disc now hisses in any position other than "OFF". If I apply slight pressure side to side the hiss will stop. All settings...
Forum: Interior
09-15-2007, 05:49 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 391
Posted By icarus402001

HVAC control compatability

Anybody used HVAC controls from another late 90's GM that matches a 92 Camaro. JY parts are scarce for interiors around here.
Forum: TBI
09-14-2007, 07:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 581
Posted By icarus402001

Re: Injector install

Thank you,sir. You are a fine and knowledgeable man.
Forum: TBI
09-14-2007, 05:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 581
Posted By icarus402001

Injector install

I disassembled a spare injector pod to soak the injectors but I failed to note which way the injectors face. Should the fuel inlet hole face front or back? It almost appears ,looking in the bowl,...
Forum: TBI
08-12-2007, 09:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,340
Posted By icarus402001

Re: WinALDL cable

I just ran across your step by step for the cable. Congratulations on the simplest write up. Old post too. Thanks. Maybe This will work right.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-09-2007, 04:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,491
Posted By icarus402001

Re: another vid of my 305 tbi w/ spray

I suppose some of your disgust is with me. I'm just tired of reading posts by guys who have no concern for anyone but themselves. What you're doing with your car may be fun for you and we all...
Forum: DIY PROM
08-06-2007, 05:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 700
Posted By icarus402001

Re: Can't put tunerpro or winaldl on laptop

I thought of both but there's no USB on my laptop and I need to find a modem.
Forum: DIY PROM
08-05-2007, 06:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 700
Posted By icarus402001

Can't put tunerpro or winaldl on laptop

I downloaded both programs to a floppy but when I try to install them on my laptop it says it can't read tunerpro and do not read winaldl, What am I doing wrong?! The laptop is an IBM 760XL with...
Forum: TBI
07-21-2007, 07:35 AM
Replies: 574
Views: 112,111
Posted By icarus402001

Re: L05 383 STROKER plus vortec heads & summit CAM

I'm guessing the TBI adaptor is necessary for vehicles up to 92 and tpi vehicles need the TPI adaptor?
Forum: TBI
07-19-2007, 07:56 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,922
Posted By icarus402001

Re: My scrap. past, present, and future 56k go make dinner

Thank you Scary One. Someone else gets it. I lost a good friend his wife and a
their kid due to this kind of racing on a highway.
Forum: TBI
07-15-2007, 06:37 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,922
Posted By icarus402001

Re: My scrap. past, present, and future 56k go make dinner

Good luck. Seriously. Just take it to a track instead of racing on the road.
Forum: TBI
07-12-2007, 05:03 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,922
Posted By icarus402001

Re: My scrap. past, present, and future 56k go make dinner

After watching the videos, I was talking about NOT killing someone on the road. I don't care HOW much juice he uses.
Forum: TBI
07-11-2007, 05:09 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,922
Posted By icarus402001

Re: My scrap. past, present, and future 56k go make dinner

Take it to a track.
Forum: TBI
07-02-2007, 08:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 575
Posted By icarus402001

Re: What ECM?

Thanks.
Forum: TBI
06-27-2007, 05:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 575
Posted By icarus402001

What ECM?

I've been reading for a year now.I'm about to start datalogging. Is the stock ECM on a 1992 RS the 7747?
Forum: DIY PROM
06-25-2007, 05:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 465
Posted By icarus402001

Re: IBM Thinkpad 760XL w/ Win98

Got it . Thanks. It was behind a door.
Forum: DIY PROM
06-24-2007, 07:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 465
Posted By icarus402001

Re: IBM Thinkpad 760XL w/ Win98

Can you tell me where to look? Maybe I just don't have the right cable end. How many pins are on your serial port?
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