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Forum: Electronics
10-29-2008, 09:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 568
Posted By Matto'85TA

Re: Headlight Motor ??s

Yea, the fog light relay was up on the fire wall for both 85 and 86. It was next to the fuel pump relay.
Forum: Electronics
10-28-2008, 05:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 568
Posted By Matto'85TA

Re: Headlight Motor ??s

I dont remember if its the same on an '86, but on my old '85, the 3rd relay was on the passenger side radiator support. I want to say it was in the same location on this '86 parts car i had, but that...
Forum: History / Originality
09-22-2006, 05:01 PM
Replies: 378
Views: 69,313
Posted By Matto'85TA

Yea, it used to be free back when Jenn was doing...

Yea, it used to be free back when Jenn was doing it. I got mine from her within a month. But, if I remember correctly(its been a few years), she got delayed cause the legal dept didnt like it, then...
Forum: History / Originality
06-08-2006, 10:48 PM
Replies: 731
Views: 68,195
Posted By Matto'85TA

When I was 16 I wanted a new TA, I thought the...

When I was 16 I wanted a new TA, I thought the WS6 was the most badass looking car made. But since I was 16, there was no way I could afford it. So I started looking at the older ones. I didnt have...
Forum: Mid-West Region
10-14-2005, 12:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 615
Posted By Matto'85TA

I've owned both. Currently I have a 2001 Trans Am...

I've owned both. Currently I have a 2001 Trans Am WS6. Before that I owned 1985 Trans Am. Both are V8/A4's, though my '85 had a 305TPI, the '01 has the LS1.

Both are great cars. I love them both....
Forum: Electronics
07-12-2005, 08:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 561
Posted By Matto'85TA

Wow, its been a while for this one. I still...

Wow, its been a while for this one.

I still remember some of this though.

His taillight problem was caused by a bad fuse. He simply replaced it and that was that.

His headlight motors were...
Forum: TPI
05-23-2005, 11:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 521
Posted By Matto'85TA

I'm not sure about the clearance question, but...

I'm not sure about the clearance question, but blocking the cold start hole shouldn't throw a code by itself. It will make it harder to start when cold though.
Forum: TPI
05-23-2005, 11:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 365
Posted By Matto'85TA

From what I have read in TPI buildup books and...

From what I have read in TPI buildup books and heard from others, the stock MAF starts becoming a problem when you start putting out about 325-350hp, depending on who you go by.

You could get a...
Forum: Mid-West Region
12-01-2004, 11:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 381
Posted By Matto'85TA

I wish I could but I dont have the space to store...

I wish I could but I dont have the space to store it. I'm trying to see if any of my buddies has some extra garage space, but I'm having no luck.
Forum: Mid-West Region
11-30-2004, 10:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 381
Posted By Matto'85TA

My 3rd gen days are over(for now)

Well, I'm getting rid of my '85 Trans Am.

I just put down a deposit on a 2001 WS6!

I loved my '85, but the engine finally gave out. The repairs are more money and trouble I would like to put...
Forum: TPI
10-31-2004, 12:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,005
Posted By Matto'85TA

Thanks for all the info. Its good to hear...

Thanks for all the info.

Its good to hear that the check valve wont cause problems like that. Though I think my pump is weak or dieing cause when I am checking fuel pressure and rev it in park or...
Forum: TPI
10-30-2004, 05:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,005
Posted By Matto'85TA

Questions on fuel pump and replacement

I may be needing to replace my pump soon. I have a bunch of questions.

The system doesnt hold pressure. I think I have been mixing up the fuel return line with the fuel in line. ( I know, :doh: )...
Forum: Mid-West Region
10-07-2004, 09:00 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 9,183
Posted By Matto'85TA

Eastpointe, just north of Detroit, right neat the...

Eastpointe, just north of Detroit, right neat the I94-I696 interchange.
Forum: Exhaust
09-27-2004, 12:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,516
Posted By Matto'85TA

Ok, I am just making sure. The exhaust is getting...

Ok, I am just making sure. The exhaust is getting replaced anyways. I just want to make sure so I can concentrate on other areas.

Thanks,

Matt
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-27-2004, 12:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,870
Posted By Matto'85TA

The entire exhaust from the cat back is going to...

The entire exhaust from the cat back is going to be replaced first. It needs it done badly. And it my parents gift to me, so I dont have to pay for it. Once that is done I will probably look at more....
Forum: Exhaust
09-27-2004, 12:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,516
Posted By Matto'85TA

Could a bad exhaust cause engine problems like this...

Could a bad exhaust system(leaking, busted up and rusted pipes, manifold leaks) cause problems like stumbling and backfiring?

Thanks,

Matt
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-26-2004, 11:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,870
Posted By Matto'85TA

Its still not running and I cant afford to not...

Its still not running and I cant afford to not have the car. I dont have time to try to figure out whats wrong. Its goin to the shop in a couple days.

If anyone thinks of anything beforehand...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-25-2004, 01:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,870
Posted By Matto'85TA

I put a new PCV valve and new TPS sensor in. I...

I put a new PCV valve and new TPS sensor in. I set voltage at idle at .52v.

I started the car, it ran, I checked the voltage again at while it was running. The idle was loping. Whenever the rpms...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-23-2004, 06:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,870
Posted By Matto'85TA

TPS voltage doesnt seem to want to stick. I'll...

TPS voltage doesnt seem to want to stick. I'll set it at .52V, tighten it, check again and its still .52. Then when I start it and check again its up to .65v, then when I shut it off its down to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-23-2004, 04:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,870
Posted By Matto'85TA

I checked the TPS voltage. Was at .72 at idle. I...

I checked the TPS voltage. Was at .72 at idle. I changed it to .52 and started it. started and idled ok. I then checked to see what it was at WOT. It was only at 4.31V. I adjusted it so it would get...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-22-2004, 07:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,870
Posted By Matto'85TA

Swapped in the stock coil. Same results. I...

Swapped in the stock coil. Same results.

I did notice something new though. My cold start injector is wired to a manual switch, so i can trigger it whenever I want. When the engine started to cut...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-22-2004, 04:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,870
Posted By Matto'85TA

Thanks, I'll do that as soon as I can. Would you...

Thanks, I'll do that as soon as I can. Would you recommend swapping out the cheapo ignition module too, or just leave it?

Thanks again,

Matt
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-22-2004, 12:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,870
Posted By Matto'85TA

Would a parts place have the stock parts? I...

Would a parts place have the stock parts? I bought the car with the Accel setup in it already. Bought it about 3 years ago. Ran good till now. I replaced the old accel with a new one and new module...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-22-2004, 09:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,870
Posted By Matto'85TA

For some reason my computer wont let me edit. ...

For some reason my computer wont let me edit.


I went to go start it cold. It started fine, then it went to cut out, rpms dropped from like 1300-400. It recovered but ran rough. Code 32 set.
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-22-2004, 09:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,870
Posted By Matto'85TA

Yep, fuel filter was changed a few weeks ago. I...

Yep, fuel filter was changed a few weeks ago. I didnt rebuild the injectors though. My old ones were the Multecs. The ones I put in I had pulled from another car. The rails looked clean, no crap in...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-22-2004, 09:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,870
Posted By Matto'85TA

Yep, I replaced the module myself. I did put a...

Yep, I replaced the module myself. I did put a packet of grease that came with the module on it. The coil is an Accel Supercoil, brand new. The module is a cheap off brand. Its whatever the store...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-21-2004, 09:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,870
Posted By Matto'85TA

Well I reset the ECM to clear the codes so I...

Well I reset the ECM to clear the codes so I could see what would pop up. Nothing popped up. The engine was already warm.

I drove it around and it seemed ok. Had a small problem after I got off...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-21-2004, 07:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,870
Posted By Matto'85TA

need help bad, problem went away twice, then comes back

I've been having this problem with my car for the past month or so. Sometimes at idle, while accelerating and while cruising the car will stumble, backfires, run rough, miss, just basically running...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-12-2004, 08:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,528
Posted By Matto'85TA

I was looking through some older posts and one...

I was looking through some older posts and one said that if the fuel pressure drops after shut off sometimes its the FPR. The way to check is to pinch off the return hose and if the pressure stays,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-11-2004, 02:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,528
Posted By Matto'85TA

I just pulled the injectors out the holes and...

I just pulled the injectors out the holes and turned the car to run, got 42lbs pressure and not a single injector looked like it was leaking. I had my dad crank the engine to see if they fired. Every...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-08-2004, 11:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,528
Posted By Matto'85TA

After about an hour, fuel pressure has fallen to...

After about an hour, fuel pressure has fallen to near zero.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-08-2004, 10:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,528
Posted By Matto'85TA

I havent messed with the timing, when it was in...

I havent messed with the timing, when it was in the shop a year or 2 ago they set the timing, as far as I know it hasnt been touched.

well I just checked the pressure.

With pump on and car...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-08-2004, 10:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,528
Posted By Matto'85TA

I was just thinking. If it was a timing...

I was just thinking.

If it was a timing issue, wouldnt the problems be constantly happening?
Everything is intermittant, though now its happening more and more frequently.

More backfires too,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-08-2004, 09:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,528
Posted By Matto'85TA

TPS i checked about a year ago, everything seemed...

TPS i checked about a year ago, everything seemed ok. The IAC was replaced about 2 years ago. I'll have to check the codes, but the check engine light never seems to come on when its acting up.
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2004, 11:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,528
Posted By Matto'85TA

Was thinking timing, but I dont have a clue on...

Was thinking timing, but I dont have a clue on how to check it or change it. Its sad, I can tear apart a transmission and put back togather no problem, but i can't do timing on a engine!:p
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2004, 09:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,528
Posted By Matto'85TA

engine has intermittent idling, missing, backfires, and stalling

My engine has all these problems intermittatly. The idle is rough, while cruising it misses, it backfires, and it stalls. Its a 305TPI. The engine itself is out of a '89, the ecm and wiring is the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-26-2004, 04:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 497
Posted By Matto'85TA

Fixed it. It was the ignition module. Turned...

Fixed it. It was the ignition module. Turned right over after I put it in.
Thanks for the help.

Matt
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-25-2004, 10:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 497
Posted By Matto'85TA

Ah I see. I will check that tomarrow after my...

Ah I see. I will check that tomarrow after my classes.

Thanks a lot!

Matt
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-25-2004, 09:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 497
Posted By Matto'85TA

Hmm, is it that rubber circle with the spring and...

Hmm, is it that rubber circle with the spring and carbon rod attached? Cause if thats it I replaced it.

I have the accel super coil mounted on top of the cap. Not the stock distributor. Sorry, I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-25-2004, 09:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 497
Posted By Matto'85TA

Where would that be in the car, and how would I...

Where would that be in the car, and how would I check it?

Thanks,

Matt
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-25-2004, 08:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 497
Posted By Matto'85TA

Cranks, no start - has fuel and good power

I was coming home earlier today and the car stalled while coming off and off ramp. I pulled into a gas station and it cranked but didnt start. I figured it flooded so I let it sit about 10 min then...
Forum: Mid-West Region
08-21-2004, 06:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 579
Posted By Matto'85TA

Sorry to hear about your car. I may head over to...

Sorry to hear about your car. I may head over to woodward later tonite, but I may not make it either. Time is running short for me too.

The car is running ok right now. It still bogs from time to...
Forum: Mid-West Region
08-21-2004, 04:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 579
Posted By Matto'85TA

I was there last year. I won't be attending there...

I was there last year. I won't be attending there this year, but I will be over there on weekends sometimes to see friends.

What dorm you staying in? Oh, and parking is a major bitch on campus, I...
Forum: Mid-West Region
08-18-2004, 10:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 579
Posted By Matto'85TA

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Forum: TPI
07-20-2004, 04:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,161
Posted By Matto'85TA

Nope, it doesnt do it as often or as bd lately...

Nope, it doesnt do it as often or as bd lately though. I'm gonna redo the entire ignition system by the end of summer. I am thinking its the MAF sensor though. My exhaust is pretty busted up right...
Forum: Exhaust
06-09-2004, 08:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 437
Posted By Matto'85TA

Thanks for the info! :thumbsup: And welcome...

Thanks for the info! :thumbsup:

And welcome to the boards!
Forum: Exhaust
06-04-2004, 05:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 437
Posted By Matto'85TA

I-pipe question, suggestions needed

I have a '85 TA with a 305TPI. The enire system from the cat back, is rusting out and needs replacing. I dont have money for a cat-back, and I dont think I have enough time to save up money.

The...
Forum: Body
06-03-2004, 11:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 597
Posted By Matto'85TA

'85-90 TA hoods

Not sure if this belongs here or on another board.
Me and my buddy were talking about cars, and he asked if the vents on my hood and on the fenders were functional. He was wondering if any vents...
Forum: Electronics
05-10-2004, 09:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 792
Posted By Matto'85TA

Hmm, I had a similiar problem, I replaced it with...

Hmm, I had a similiar problem, I replaced it with a mini high torque starter and i havent had a problem since. They run around 200 bucks though. But i am very happy with mine. Draws very little...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-01-2004, 10:49 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,927
Posted By Matto'85TA

Hopefully it will be done by then, either way...

Hopefully it will be done by then, either way though I plan on being there.

I honestly dont care about the TPI anymore, its being a PITA for me. I'm gonna start reading up on carbs.

Matt
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