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Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-24-2023, 02:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 346
Posted By JimRockford

1990 Camaro Rs fuel pump relay location

Hi,I have a 1990 Camaro Rs with 305 tbi engine and auto trans. I'm starting to have a problem in the morning where the fuel pump relay doesnt want to work unless you try several times,then you will...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-29-2022, 01:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 506
Posted By JimRockford

Spark plugs for 305 third gen.

I have a set of 8 brand new champion 3018 platinum spark plugs. I had bought them for my Camaro,but then used some ac delco copper plugs. Someone had mentioned not to use these plugs because of the...
Forum: TBI
11-27-2022, 11:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 582
Posted By JimRockford

Re: Can someone help me out with a part # for this TBI gasket?

Yes,it seems like the solvents evaporate with age. It’s still liquid but thicker than it was when I first bought it
...
Forum: TBI
11-27-2022, 09:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 582
Posted By JimRockford

Re: Can someone help me out with a part # for this TBI gasket?

Hi Schurkey,Don’t worry,I NEVER use RTV silicone on anything automotive,not even water necks on cars. I always use Gasgacinch. I’m pretty careful about researching things to get the right product. I...
Forum: TBI
11-26-2022, 11:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 582
Posted By JimRockford

Re: Can someone help me out with a part # for this TBI gasket?

Thanks Schurkey, I was unable to reuse the old gasket as it ripped when I took the metal top assembly off. My new gaskets came today. After I scrape the gasket off both pieces what would you...
Forum: TBI
11-22-2022, 04:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 582
Posted By JimRockford

Re: Can someone help me out with a part # for this TBI gasket?

Thanks again ShiftyCapone for helping out. Guess I’ll have to get that one. They used to sell those for a couple bucks a couple years back! Beats spending $30 on a kit thought.
As far as the other...
Forum: TBI
11-22-2022, 03:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 582
Posted By JimRockford

Re: Can someone help me out with a part # for this TBI gasket?

I still can’t find the paper gasket at any of my auto parts stores. I did buy the injector from there. When inserting it there’s a Little Notch that I believe faces forward,but I’m not hearing a...
Forum: TBI
11-21-2022, 11:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 582
Posted By JimRockford

Re: Can someone help me out with a part # for this TBI gasket?

Thanks “Shifty”,I only need that one gasket though,not the entire kit. The last injector I bought had that one paper gasket with it. The injector they sell at Autozone doesn’t come with anything...
Forum: TBI
11-21-2022, 04:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 582
Posted By JimRockford

Re: Can someone help me out with a part # for this TBI gasket?

Also,does anyone here know if this injector would work for my application? It has the correct gasket,the part number in the box is 2-18200. it includes the injector and gasket I need. The injector...
Forum: TBI
11-21-2022, 04:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 582
Posted By JimRockford

Can someone help me out with a part # for this TBI gasket?

Last November one of the injectors failed on my 90 Camaro rs with 305 tbi. I replaced the injector with a Standard one I got online. That one came with the gasket. Fast forward a year and the other...
Forum: TBI
12-11-2021, 09:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 987
Posted By JimRockford

90 Camaro RS 305 egr valve cross reference info

Hi,I need to replace the egr valve on my 90 camaro rs with 305 tbi motor. Autozone shows only one part for my car duralSt egr132. Another seller has a Delphi eg10102 which he says interchanges with...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
12-11-2021, 07:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,469
Posted By JimRockford

Re: What’s it worth?

Nice car. Personally the fact the car has TBI doesn’t bother me. If you’re planning on using the car for a daily driver it’s a plus in my opinion because it’s less problematic than TPI. I’d...
Forum: TBI
11-22-2021, 06:56 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,869
Posted By JimRockford

Re: Question about replacing tbi injector

Hi,Just wanted to say thank you to Schurkey,Shifty,Arctic and everyone elso who offered advice. I installed the new injector today and the car fired right up and runs great. the hardest part was...
Forum: TBI
11-22-2021, 06:36 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,869
Posted By JimRockford

Re: Question about replacing tbi injector

Here’s the video showing the process. Video is only about 4 minutes long
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HQhmLEwJ4xM
Forum: TBI
11-22-2021, 06:27 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,869
Posted By JimRockford

Re: Question about replacing tbi injector

I dont know. It’s only 4am out here so it’s still dark and I haven’t taken the assembly apart. I was hoping someone would have come in and solve the mystery by now so I’d know for sure once I pulled...
Forum: TBI
11-22-2021, 02:16 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,869
Posted By JimRockford

Re: Question about replacing tbi injector

Is it possible that piece is the “dust seal” that goes on the bottom of the fuel pressure regulator housing? Im
just guessing.
Forum: TBI
11-21-2021, 08:32 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,869
Posted By JimRockford

Re: Question about replacing tbi injector

Got my injector today. It has the gasket for the housing and the rubber o-rings. There’s one o ring that appears to be made of porous foam. Can someone tell me where that’s supposed to go? It’s not...
Forum: TBI
11-19-2021, 11:52 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,869
Posted By JimRockford

Re: Question about replacing tbi injector

Thanks Schurkey,you’ve helped a lot.
Forum: TBI
11-18-2021, 07:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,869
Posted By JimRockford

Re: Question about replacing tbi injector

Gasgacinch works really well. It cleans off easier than some of the other goops used.
So if my cars been sitting a four days or so and hasn’t been started do I need to worry about there still...
Forum: TBI
11-17-2021, 09:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,869
Posted By JimRockford

Re: Question about replacing tbi injector

You’re right! I was thinking of the YouTube video I watched where the guy pulled the entire assembly apart. Sorry,it’s been a long day!
Forum: TBI
11-17-2021, 07:20 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,869
Posted By JimRockford

Re: Question about replacing tbi injector

Thanks Arctic White,nice Camaro by the way! One last question. Are the heads on the fuel lines to remove the injector assembly SAE or METRIC? This is my only “modern” American car and I know they...
Forum: TBI
11-17-2021, 08:52 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,869
Posted By JimRockford

Re: Question about replacing tbi injector

Are there separate fuses for each injector? I doubt that’s the problem since there’s still current when the ignition is cranked at the leads,but I’m still curious.
Forum: TBI
11-17-2021, 08:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,869
Posted By JimRockford

Re: Question about replacing tbi injector

Ok,good to know. I’ll put Vaseline on the o rings then. In the video is shows the injector making a “click” when it’s seated correctly all the way. I was still wondering why one person suggested...
Forum: TBI
11-16-2021, 12:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,869
Posted By JimRockford

Re: Question about replacing tbi injector

Can the seals be installed as they are without any lube? I only mentioned it because the person in the video used “super lube”.
I ordered the injector online so it will be a few days before it’s...
Forum: TBI
11-16-2021, 09:25 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,869
Posted By JimRockford

Re: Question about replacing tbi injector

“Schurkey”, is there a reason you only put the gasgacinch on the top of the gasket? Does gas dissolve it? Supposedly (according to gasgacinch) it’s liquified neoprene and they claim it’s resistant to...
Forum: TBI
11-16-2021, 09:13 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,869
Posted By JimRockford

Re: Question about replacing tbi injector

Youre welcome. I was surprised too. I had to search online for a while to find one reasonably priced. There aren’t any of these cars in the junkyard anymore. At least not out here.
Forum: TBI
11-15-2021, 08:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,869
Posted By JimRockford

Re: Question about replacing tbi injector

Thanks guys. Appreciate your sharing your advice and stories. You’re right,mine lasted 30 years so I can’t complain,and like you I was able to limp the car home,running terribly rough with no power...
Forum: TBI
11-15-2021, 05:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,869
Posted By JimRockford

Re: Question about replacing tbi injector

Just tried the 9volt battery test. No click at all and I tried several times. Whacked it with a screwdriver handle too and it didn’t start working. Still only one injector working. Switched...
Forum: TBI
11-15-2021, 04:58 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,869
Posted By JimRockford

Re: Question about replacing tbi injector

Thanks for the advice guys. I’ll try that 9volt trick tonight when I get home. So I’m curious. If you tap the injector with a screwdriver and it starts working did you guys have them stick on you...
Forum: TBI
11-15-2021, 11:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,869
Posted By JimRockford

Re: Question about replacing tbi injector

Thanks for the tips “shifty”,would Vaseline be ok to use then for the o rings? I also have some CRC silicone spray. If not I can buy some silicone grease before the injector arrives.
Forum: TBI
11-15-2021, 09:09 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,869
Posted By JimRockford

Question about replacing tbi injector

Hi,I have a 1990 camaro with 305 tbi. The car started running like crap and having no power when I went to start it the other day. I discovered one of the TBI injectors quit working and wasn’t...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-14-2021, 12:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 369
Posted By JimRockford

Re: Need help diagnosing sudden problem,car running rough,has no power

I pulled off the air cleaner and started the car. Only one throttle body is spraying fuel. I could see a large jet of fuel from the right throttle body,nothing from the other. I even put my finger...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-14-2021, 09:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 369
Posted By JimRockford

Re: Need help diagnosing sudden problem,car running rough,has no power

Hi,yes,there is a check engine light but it doesn’t come on until the car has been driven for 15 minutes or so. It’s been on and off since I’ve owned the car. It was for the EGR valve if I recall...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-14-2021, 08:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 369
Posted By JimRockford

Need help diagnosing sudden problem,car running rough,has no power

Hi,I’m hoping some of the third gen experts here might be able to shed some light on a problem that occurred suddenly yesterday. I have a 90 camaro rs with 305 tbi and 700r4. All stock. I drove the...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
08-17-2021, 04:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 282
Posted By JimRockford

Re: [CA] 1990 Camaro rear spoiler,tail light,hatch

No,1987-1990 models have the third brake light inside the rear fiberglass spoiler,not attached to the glass part of the hatch.
Forum: Body
08-12-2021, 08:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 291
Posted By JimRockford

Rear Hatch panel question

Hi,I was wondering if anyone here knows if the metal panel at the rear of the glass hatch where the spoiler attaches is removable somehow from the glass and frame or if the entire hatch...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
08-12-2021, 08:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 282
Posted By JimRockford

[CA] 1990 Camaro rear spoiler,tail light,hatch

Hi,I thought I’d see if anyone local (SoCal) has an original GM fiberglass rear spoiler for a 1990 camaro RS. I need the center section with the brake light that mounts on the hatch,the passengers...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
08-12-2021, 08:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,334
Posted By JimRockford

Re: 1992 T top Formula Firebird

I tried to copy and paste the link but nothing showed. I guess you have to be a member of facecrook to see it. Can someone post some photos of the car? What’s the price?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-10-2021, 07:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 249
Posted By JimRockford

Re: Question about leaving ignition on when car isn’t running.

Thanks,I was assuming that might be the case and figured unless the voltage was exactly correct perhaps the computer might not work correctly. It was acting like VATS. No starter clutch or anything....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-10-2021, 06:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 249
Posted By JimRockford

Question about leaving ignition on when car isn’t running.

I’m accidentally left the key in the run position and went inside for about 5 hours. The battery is now completely dead. I hooked another car up to jump it with jumper cables and I have power but the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-27-2021, 10:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 501
Posted By JimRockford

Re: Does anyone know a source for the plastic cover under the torque converter/ring g

I believe so,thanks. It doesn’t state if it’s for the v8 or not. I’ll have to check. Apparently the v6 uses a different one.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-27-2021, 10:34 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,330
Posted By JimRockford

Re: Need to replace smog pump. Auto parts stores no longer carry smog pumps for our c

I had forgot to ask,is it recommended to use gasket sealer (I have gasgacinch) on the paper gasket that goes between the smog pump housing and air tube?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-27-2021, 09:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 501
Posted By JimRockford

Re: Does anyone know a source for the plastic cover under the torque converter/ring g

I found a listing on classic industries. Guess I wasn’t using the right words the first time. I can only find a listing for one for the turbo 350 trans. Will that work on the 305? They want $141 for...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-27-2021, 09:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 501
Posted By JimRockford

Does anyone know a source for the plastic cover under the torque converter/ring gear?

Hi guys,yesterday I was driving and started hearing loud clattering noise underneath the car. I got out and peered underneath to find the plastic cover under the torque converter had broken off on...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-25-2021, 05:43 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,330
Posted By JimRockford

Re: Need to replace smog pump. Auto parts stores no longer carry smog pumps for our c

Thanks “Sofa”,yeah,they are all sold without pulleys now. I finally found one today at another parts store and it rotates smoothly,the other two were definitely defective.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-25-2021, 10:01 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,330
Posted By JimRockford

Re: Need to replace smog pump. Auto parts stores no longer carry smog pumps for our c

Thanks for the tip,I’m thinking there’s likely a difference between the 87 and 88-92 version because they are sold without pulleys and the part numbers are different.

When rotated by hand should...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-24-2021, 09:54 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,330
Posted By JimRockford

Re: Need to replace smog pump. Auto parts stores no longer carry smog pumps for our c

There’s a lot of interesting information in this thread! That makes sense about there being a lack of cores. What’s funny is Pep Boys had told me the core charge was only $2.50! Most people wouldn’t...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-24-2021, 09:36 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,330
Posted By JimRockford

Re: Need to replace smog pump. Auto parts stores no longer carry smog pumps for our c

Too bad,Thanks though,I appreciate the thought. There are a lot of good folks on this site.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-24-2021, 09:30 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,330
Posted By JimRockford

Re: Need to replace smog pump. Auto parts stores no longer carry smog pumps for our c

“Would you knock off that “Rockfish” stuff? The name is RockFORD!” 😆. Not by the Sandcastle right now,had to have Rocky tow the trailer to a different location to get away from another situation...
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