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Forum: Cooling
11-08-2003, 09:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 906
Posted By mikes92rs305

check the CTS on the front of the intake...

check the CTS on the front of the intake manifold. its a little plug going into the manifold with 2 wires i believe. mine was faulty and caused the fan not to turn on (CTS is coolant temperature...
Forum: Exhaust
11-06-2003, 06:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 705
Posted By mikes92rs305

coating the headers keeps the heat lower than non...

coating the headers keeps the heat lower than non coating. it basically keeps the heat inside the header. it also prevents rusting so u can keep em nice and shiny!
Forum: Cooling
11-01-2003, 09:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 536
Posted By mikes92rs305

the fan switch is located on the passenger side...

the fan switch is located on the passenger side block between the #6 and #8 spark plug.
Forum: Cooling
10-30-2003, 08:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 986
Posted By mikes92rs305

runnin a 180* therm. here

runnin a 180* therm. here
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-23-2003, 08:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,850
Posted By mikes92rs305

dont u just love aircraft paint remover? :D

dont u just love aircraft paint remover? :D
Forum: Exhaust
10-20-2003, 09:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 392
Posted By mikes92rs305

i heard around 600* F (max i suppose)

i heard around 600* F (max i suppose)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-19-2003, 03:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 480
Posted By mikes92rs305

clogged catalitic convertor?

clogged catalitic convertor?
Forum: TBI
10-19-2003, 03:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 858
Posted By mikes92rs305

sounds like a clogged cat to me

sounds like a clogged cat to me
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-18-2003, 07:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 668
Posted By mikes92rs305

also, check the neutral saftey switch, i had a...

also, check the neutral saftey switch, i had a similar problem and that was mine.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-18-2003, 07:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 668
Posted By mikes92rs305

i thought vats was only in 90 and up?

i thought vats was only in 90 and up?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-18-2003, 02:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 576
Posted By mikes92rs305

yunk yard :)

yunk yard :)
Forum: Electronics
10-17-2003, 08:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 431
Posted By mikes92rs305

i notice on my b&m megashifter (that ive had for...

i notice on my b&m megashifter (that ive had for 6 months), when i put her in reverse and push the shifter to the right, the reverse lights dont work. if i leave or push the shifter to the left, they...
Forum: North East Region
10-17-2003, 08:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 423
Posted By mikes92rs305

no one?

no one?
Forum: Cooling
10-16-2003, 10:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 408
Posted By mikes92rs305

if it was heater core, ud see a puddle inside the...

if it was heater core, ud see a puddle inside the car on the passenger floor. check the weep hole on the waterpump after u drive it...check for moisture
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-14-2003, 09:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,020
Posted By mikes92rs305

i had my front and rear seals and bushings...

i had my front and rear seals and bushings replaced bout 1 year ago...they are both leaking :( im not saying its because they did a shoddy job (i do beat on the car a lil :))
Forum: North East Region
10-14-2003, 07:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 423
Posted By mikes92rs305

Z28 on Long Island, Ny

anyone in here have a 1991-1992 Z28 with the chrome illusion paint? i saw it on Bay Shore Rd one day and waved. if you are hear, just saying what a BEA UTIFUL car u have! good job!:goodjob:...
Forum: Cooling
10-12-2003, 09:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 705
Posted By mikes92rs305

the radiator should be fine. does it heat up...

the radiator should be fine. does it heat up quickly? does it overheat? our cars are faster when first started because there is no heat in the block and running very cold.
Forum: Cooling
10-11-2003, 10:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 493
Posted By mikes92rs305

fill ur system with antifreeze/water mixture....

fill ur system with antifreeze/water mixture. check for leaks when car is idling. if no leaks present later in day...suspect your waterpump. on the pump itself is a little weap hole. check to see any...
Forum: Cooling
10-11-2003, 10:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 986
Posted By mikes92rs305

hence step #5 but its late so i can relate to...

hence step #5 but its late so i can relate to misreading it :-P
Forum: Cooling
10-11-2003, 02:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 375
Posted By mikes92rs305

are u sure its overheating or is the needle just...

are u sure its overheating or is the needle just high?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-11-2003, 02:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 942
Posted By mikes92rs305

looks fantastic!! how long did 1 wheel take u?...

looks fantastic!! how long did 1 wheel take u? keep up the good work
Forum: Cooling
10-11-2003, 01:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 375
Posted By mikes92rs305

does ur fan turn on when it hits around 200*?

does ur fan turn on when it hits around 200*?
Forum: Cooling
10-11-2003, 10:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 986
Posted By mikes92rs305

cake job, even i did it myself. tools that...

cake job, even i did it myself.

tools that are needed:

breaker bar (serpentine belt)
10MM socket (thin walled) (for bolts on pulley)
Rachet
some other sockets for the bolts into the block...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-08-2003, 08:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 635
Posted By mikes92rs305

the reason i said to compress the caliper so it...

the reason i said to compress the caliper so it resets inside the housing
Forum: Electronics
10-08-2003, 08:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 31,652
Posted By mikes92rs305

i dont believe there is a fusable link for the...

i dont believe there is a fusable link for the gauges although i could be wrong...? on the switch itself, there are 2 wires...1 wire goes to power and the other wire goes to the headlights. if you...
Forum: Cooling
10-08-2003, 08:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 493
Posted By mikes92rs305

congrats on the new car. is the radiator tank...

congrats on the new car. is the radiator tank full when you first go to it in the morning? are your fans working? is your airdam in place? does it overheat on highways or just city driving?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-08-2003, 04:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 411
Posted By mikes92rs305

you blew a headgasket, my friend...sry to hear...

you blew a headgasket, my friend...sry to hear that.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-08-2003, 04:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 635
Posted By mikes92rs305

when u changed the pads, did u compress the...

when u changed the pads, did u compress the calipers with a C-clamp?
Forum: Electronics
10-08-2003, 04:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 31,652
Posted By mikes92rs305

try running a "hot" wire from the fuse box to the...

try running a "hot" wire from the fuse box to the headlight switch leg. dont bring it to the hot side because you might double feed it causing the fuse to blow. if you bring it directly to the...
Forum: Body
10-06-2003, 08:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 489
Posted By mikes92rs305

how bout fatal? didnt he mold his own dash...im...

how bout fatal? didnt he mold his own dash...im not sure...?
Forum: Electronics
10-05-2003, 04:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 418
Posted By mikes92rs305

cut and splice it?

cut and splice it?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-05-2003, 01:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 670
Posted By mikes92rs305

try bleeding the system and refilling ur brake...

try bleeding the system and refilling ur brake fluid. i had a spongy feeling in my pedal and i changed the lines and all is good after 2 years :-P...but u might as well just get new parts. new...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-05-2003, 10:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 670
Posted By mikes92rs305

i would start by inspecting the brake lines....

i would start by inspecting the brake lines. under pressure they tend to collapse interally causing lack of fluid to get to the caliper. i would also check the thickness of the pads themselves. the...
Forum: Body
10-05-2003, 10:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,342
Posted By mikes92rs305

there is 2 bolts located inside the center...

there is 2 bolts located inside the center console lid. if you have a camaro, u have to unbolt the console up near the radiopod and disconnect the heater controls also.
Forum: Electronics
10-03-2003, 07:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 31,652
Posted By mikes92rs305

sounds like the headlight switch to me

sounds like the headlight switch to me
Forum: Exhaust
10-03-2003, 06:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 588
Posted By mikes92rs305

http://www.mccordcg.com/mpp/tgogp.htm

http://www.mccordcg.com/mpp/tgogp.htm
Forum: Cooling
10-03-2003, 06:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 653
Posted By mikes92rs305

i shouldve thought of that!:doh: :doh: spent...

i shouldve thought of that!:doh: :doh: spent 30min scraping the old ones off, such a tight area...grrr!
Forum: Electronics
10-02-2003, 04:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 491
Posted By mikes92rs305

i have a 1992 RS and my speedo died on me too. i...

i have a 1992 RS and my speedo died on me too. i replaced the VSS (vechile speed sensor) located on the tranny...(driver side, rear of the tranny). you will see a little connector in there. i...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-29-2003, 07:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 501
Posted By mikes92rs305

sorry to get off topic, where on long island are...

sorry to get off topic, where on long island are you? im in Bay shore but moving to west islip soon.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-29-2003, 07:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 501
Posted By mikes92rs305

most of the times, after all the years...they...

most of the times, after all the years...they lines where they meet the caliper or the hard line crack from the pressure. sometimes they internally collapse and block the fluid from flowing. you can...
Forum: Cooling
09-29-2003, 07:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 448
Posted By mikes92rs305

waterpump

waterpump
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-28-2003, 09:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 501
Posted By mikes92rs305

might be warped rotor. also, check for collapsed...

might be warped rotor. also, check for collapsed or cracking brake lines. if they never been changed before, i would suspect the lines to be faulty. do you get a pulsing feeling from the brake or...
Forum: Body
09-28-2003, 09:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 468
Posted By mikes92rs305

there is a technical article in the main page

there is a technical article in the main page
Forum: Body
09-28-2003, 03:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 771
Posted By mikes92rs305

i believe if you take a penny and hold it upside...

i believe if you take a penny and hold it upside down inside the tread. if you can see the face, then its time for new tires.
Forum: TBI
09-27-2003, 06:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 549
Posted By mikes92rs305

i bought mine at auto barn. its a 14x3 non drop...

i bought mine at auto barn. its a 14x3 non drop base cleaner. i didnt bother knocking out a hole for the IAT sensor. i just let it hang in the bay out of the way. installation is simple...any more...
Forum: Cooling
09-27-2003, 06:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 653
Posted By mikes92rs305

btw, i installed a stewart stage 1 pump on my car...

btw, i installed a stewart stage 1 pump on my car and i love it. you can go with a stage 2. only difference is that its alluminum and not cast iron.
Forum: Cooling
09-27-2003, 06:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 653
Posted By mikes92rs305

i have a 92 LO3. i am by far not a mechanic. i...

i have a 92 LO3. i am by far not a mechanic. i just replaced my waterpump last weekend because of the same problems you are describing. i found the job isnt hard at all.

1. disconnect battery (i...
Forum: Cooling
09-26-2003, 04:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 577
Posted By mikes92rs305

the fan switch on my 92 305tbi is on the...

the fan switch on my 92 305tbi is on the passenger side head between 6 & 8 i believe.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-23-2003, 06:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 922
Posted By mikes92rs305

tranny mount. dont bother spending $10 for the...

tranny mount. dont bother spending $10 for the rubber one. im on my 3rd rubber one in 3 years. i just put a poly urathane(sP?) mount and no problems. they are a little more pricey but itll pay for...
Forum: Cooling
09-23-2003, 06:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 821
Posted By mikes92rs305

its not bad for your car although you will...

its not bad for your car although you will probally wear it out faster.
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