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Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-03-2008, 11:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 20,060
Posted By SkyWarrior

Re: Best chemical to spray on rusted bolts?

I suggest using a pry bar to take some of the stress off the bolt before you vise grip it. and yea vise grip it, as tight as you can get them. SO tight that if they pop off the speed with which...
Forum: TBI
08-23-2005, 02:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 637
Posted By SkyWarrior

Code 43 problems

Working on a 305 Tbi Camaro. Get code 43 at WOT. Car was running really good then as soon as code 43 pops up it will backfire and run like crap. Anyway, Ive tested the power wire to the esc,...
Forum: Electronics
05-19-2005, 09:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,373
Posted By SkyWarrior

Did you guys ever figure it out, because I did...

Did you guys ever figure it out, because I did the same thing trying to fix my fog lights(made a bad connection).
Forum: Car Audio
08-27-2004, 10:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 530
Posted By SkyWarrior

Yeah I realized the battery part, I just hooked...

Yeah I realized the battery part, I just hooked it up temp like to see if it would work. I only had one speaker hooked up, just trying to see if it was all gonna work. I think I did have the wires...
Forum: Carburetors
08-27-2004, 10:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 799
Posted By SkyWarrior

Well the fuel line is pretty new, and its got...

Well the fuel line is pretty new, and its got that fake steel reinforcement stuff on it, but I'm not too worried about it. Thanks for the part about not being very bright, ya know you could have...
Forum: Car Audio
08-24-2004, 11:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 530
Posted By SkyWarrior

new to systems need help

tried to put an amp in my car with 2 tens. the amp is a 1200Wx2 and the tens are really nice, dont remember the brand name, any way I got an amp instalation kit, hooked everything up and the speakers...
Forum: Carburetors
08-24-2004, 11:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,672
Posted By SkyWarrior

might try the o2 sensor. if its bad then the tps...

might try the o2 sensor. if its bad then the tps might be sending a good reading to the computer, but the o2 is messing everything up. When o2's go bad they usually cause a false rich condition,...
Forum: Carburetors
08-24-2004, 11:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 985
Posted By SkyWarrior

it also might help to take off the choke pull off...

it also might help to take off the choke pull off valve. Its the thing that is attached to the little rod that goes to the AV linkage. That way it wont get in the way nad its only like 2 screws and a...
Forum: Carburetors
08-24-2004, 10:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 799
Posted By SkyWarrior

A Miracle?????

I've had a fuel starvation/vapor lock problem for 3 or 4 years now. I put a phenolic carb spacer/ fuel pump spacer, and took out the hard line that the "retards" at gm ran right next to the block...
Forum: Carburetors
06-09-2004, 12:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 728
Posted By SkyWarrior

Hey that sounds fine to me. YOu won't really...

Hey that sounds fine to me. YOu won't really notice much of a difference between .45 and .6 at idle, and anything over 4.1 at WOT is good. Mine is at .54 and 4.15 I think.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-03-2004, 02:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 393
Posted By SkyWarrior

brake noise

OK have this brake noise, sounds like a moaning when I apply light pedal pressure, coming from driver side rear disc. I've changed pad, rotor and caliper, noise is different but still there. Took...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-20-2004, 11:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 371
Posted By SkyWarrior

yes, the TPI has a lot more pressure like 45 psi...

yes, the TPI has a lot more pressure like 45 psi and the TBI has around 14 psi I think.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-15-2004, 12:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 558
Posted By SkyWarrior

Well I thought it was fixed, but now it's...

Well I thought it was fixed, but now it's starting to do it again. These brakes are really driving me crazy, but I know its because the pads are loose, I just have to find a way to fix 'em.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-14-2004, 11:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 558
Posted By SkyWarrior

I took my car to my local mechanic, and he said...

I took my car to my local mechanic, and he said the brakes were fine and that they weren't binding. I then took my car to Midas for a free estimate on brakes. Same thing "We hear the problem but...
Forum: Carburetors
04-07-2004, 05:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 970
Posted By SkyWarrior

adding electric fuel pump

I want to add an electric fuel pump to my stack fuel system. (Manual pump) I have some problems with starvation and vapor lock, I think. I don't want to drop the tank and clean the pick-ups...
Forum: Electronics
03-12-2004, 12:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 310
Posted By SkyWarrior

relay?

I think I need a relay to make my parkinglights flash when I hit my keyless entry. The system didnt come with this capability but I hoked up the lock and unlock wires, one at a time to my parking...
Forum: Electronics
03-12-2004, 12:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 443
Posted By SkyWarrior

faster turn signals

Anyone know how I can make my signals flash faster? I am looking for specifics. Can I use a flasher from another car, and if so which one. It would be really great if someone had done this...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-21-2004, 11:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 22,592
Posted By SkyWarrior

Don't worry about the cable just get the spring...

Don't worry about the cable just get the spring in but make sure the cable is atleast sitting inside the spring somewhere. And put some umph into it. When you get the spring in use needle nose...
Forum: TPI
01-20-2004, 03:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 535
Posted By SkyWarrior

taking the egr off will have about the same...

taking the egr off will have about the same effect as blocking it off, as long as the egr isn't stuck in the half way open position. If you do take the egr valve off, you must put a block off plate...
Forum: Exhaust
01-19-2004, 10:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 757
Posted By SkyWarrior

I read that the ecm looks for a pressure or temp...

I read that the ecm looks for a pressure or temp change in the intake to show that the egr is working, if it's not then the 32 shows up. This happens to me every single time I go for a long drive. ...
Forum: TPI
01-19-2004, 10:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 535
Posted By SkyWarrior

you can block the hose that goes to it but make...

you can block the hose that goes to it but make sure the egr isn't stuck in the half open position, or you'll still have part throtle problems
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-18-2004, 12:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 370
Posted By SkyWarrior

bad brakes?

I put a new caliper on the drivers rear, but I didn't have anyone to help me bleed so I had to wait over night to bleed the thing. Bled the new caliper, and viola! The pedal goes to the floor and...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-16-2004, 06:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 845
Posted By SkyWarrior

Well I looked tonight and I noticed that the...

Well I looked tonight and I noticed that the caliper was froze. So I went to poop boys and got another, I don't have anyone to help me bleed it yet to find out if it fixed the problem or not, but...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-15-2004, 05:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 845
Posted By SkyWarrior

Hey I'm having the same problem but it's on my...

Hey I'm having the same problem but it's on my rear brake on the drivers side. It grinds like there are no pads in it, usually at low speeds. The pads are new, the rotor has been turned, and I...
Forum: Electronics
01-02-2004, 03:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 445
Posted By SkyWarrior

you can use a remote start but only if your car...

you can use a remote start but only if your car starts on the first attempt, without pumping the gas. On a carbed car you have to push the pedal to the floor once to get the choke to come on. After...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-11-2003, 10:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 643
Posted By SkyWarrior

also, make sure you're secondary air valve has...

also, make sure you're secondary air valve has some tension to it, if it just flops open that could cause the sumble to 2000rpm, and make sure the vaccuum diaphram for the secondaries still works, if...
Forum: Carburetors
12-11-2003, 10:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,118
Posted By SkyWarrior

You certainly don't need a scanner to adjust your...

You certainly don't need a scanner to adjust your carb. I think your mixture control selenoid is off its range. Or your Idle air bleed was messed with. Or your mixture screws have been turned....
Forum: Carburetors
12-11-2003, 07:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,118
Posted By SkyWarrior

yes it clicks prettty fast. If you have a carb,...

yes it clicks prettty fast. If you have a carb, then most likely you don't have a fuel pump that primes. Only electric pumps prime and they are in the tank, and only for fuel injected engines(except...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-11-2003, 07:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 643
Posted By SkyWarrior

first, when you turn the key to run, make sure...

first, when you turn the key to run, make sure you hear a clicking noise from the top front of the carb, if not the mixture control selennoid is messed up.

second, check to make sure the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-11-2003, 06:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 370
Posted By SkyWarrior

does the clutch still disengage when you push...

does the clutch still disengage when you push down? Sometimes after you drive a hard clutch for a while the new one feels like you could push it with a finger. Other wise I'd take the hush panel...
Forum: Carburetors
12-11-2003, 12:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,118
Posted By SkyWarrior

actually if you are looking at the carb, the...

actually if you are looking at the carb, the sensor on the left is actually the mixture control selenoid, this control the idle mixture at all times with the help of the o2 sensor and throttle...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-04-2003, 08:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 460
Posted By SkyWarrior

you're cable may need adjustment, do you just...

you're cable may need adjustment, do you just count gears when you shift? I knew a guy who thought his tranny was bad because his indicator wouldn't move much because the cable was stuck and he...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-02-2003, 10:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 530
Posted By SkyWarrior

old chinese proverb say;"wise man know when to...

old chinese proverb say;"wise man know when to use hammer!"

just try denting your inner fender wells a bit and see if that helps
Also, are those the stock rims for your car?
Forum: Carburetors
12-02-2003, 10:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 618
Posted By SkyWarrior

hey, sorry to let you all down but its not 3/8...

hey, sorry to let you all down but its not 3/8 npt. Its 3/8 inverted flare. NPT or national pipe tread wont fit and you'll only strip the hell out of everything. I wanted to use the cool chrome...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-02-2003, 09:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 594
Posted By SkyWarrior

SO you want reliability. 1. First, if you're...

SO you want reliability.
1. First, if you're far away from home and don't completely trust your car don't get on it too often and expect nothing to break.
2. Always carry a spare, and a way to...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-01-2003, 10:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 434
Posted By SkyWarrior

new clutch/hard pedal

I just had a new clutch put in yesterday because my old one started letting the gears grind during shifting. I've had new clutches before so I know they release right off the damn floor, I don't...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-27-2003, 05:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 558
Posted By SkyWarrior

rear brake moan

Well, I replaced all my brakes, again, including the parking brake cables. I have all new pads and calipers, and I had the rotors turned. After I got it all together I adjusted the parking brake...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-16-2003, 10:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 660
Posted By SkyWarrior

I did realize that I would need something back...

I did realize that I would need something back there until I could fix my brake, so I went to walmart and got some chocks for 5 bucks. They can hardly be seen. But if I reayy didn't want it to move...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-16-2003, 12:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 660
Posted By SkyWarrior

Guess what. It turns out tit was the engine...

Guess what. It turns out tit was the engine rotating. The damndest thing I ever say, moving so slow you can't even tell, unless you put a hand on a pulley. So I guess I'll have to fix my parking...
Forum: Carburetors
09-12-2003, 11:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 927
Posted By SkyWarrior

vapor lock?

I hate to say this but I have the same problem, I thought it was vapor lock at first, because it didn't do it when it was cool, only after it had warmed up. So I bought a 1" phenolic spacer for my...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-12-2003, 11:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 660
Posted By SkyWarrior

I need to fix my parking brake because one of the...

I need to fix my parking brake because one of the lines got burnt through and now it won't work. I don't think the engine is turning over but next time it rolls I'll have the key on to see if it...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-12-2003, 01:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 660
Posted By SkyWarrior

rolls in gear when off!

I just had a new clutch put in my car, because it wouldn't make it up the ramps to change oil. 2 months later with new clutch(autozone?) it slowly rolled down a hill at my new apartment. The hill...
Forum: Electronics
08-19-2003, 01:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,333
Posted By SkyWarrior

dim tail lights

I've had this problem for a few years now and it really bugs me. Thepassenger side tail lights are dimmer than the drivers side ones, whether I hit the brakes or the lights are on, they are always...
Forum: Carburetors
07-12-2003, 01:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 550
Posted By SkyWarrior

Hey thanks everyone, this is how I'll do it. ...

Hey thanks everyone, this is how I'll do it.
Carb
4 hole thin gasket
4 hole spacer
original open gasket
intake
Forum: Carburetors
07-11-2003, 10:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 550
Posted By SkyWarrior

thanks for the feedback, but I was primarily...

thanks for the feedback, but I was primarily wanting Quadrajet info.
Forum: Carburetors
07-11-2003, 10:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 550
Posted By SkyWarrior

spacer gasget

I just got a four hole phenolic spacer for my quadrajet, and I was wondering if it goes above or below the original gasget. And also if I need another gasget for the spacer itself. Any help would...
Forum: Cooling
07-10-2003, 11:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 515
Posted By SkyWarrior

Whatever you do, don't buy the "radiator leak...

Whatever you do, don't buy the "radiator leak fix" crap. If you know how to change oil, and install stereo speakers you'll have no problem changing your heater core. If you don't have one get a...
Forum: Carburetors
06-05-2003, 12:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,217
Posted By SkyWarrior

thanks for the reply. I replaced my O2 sensor...

thanks for the reply. I replaced my O2 sensor not so long ago but to be honest I highly suspect it to be the cause of my problem. The rebuild sheet that came with the kit said the float level for...
Forum: Carburetors
06-03-2003, 07:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,217
Posted By SkyWarrior

Dwell, Idle, running rich

Ok I have an Lg4 with a 5 speed. All emissions are gone except charcoal canister, and I'm still running a 1984 CCC quadrajet. The TPS voltage is .50 at idle. I rebuilt the quad and have had this...
Forum: Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
05-28-2003, 07:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 267
Posted By SkyWarrior

Southern Indiana Board

I'd really like to see a southern Indiana board. I don't know how many members are from around here, but there are 5 thirdgens within a mile radius from where I live, and I always see atleast two or...
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