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Forum: Cooling
08-22-2018, 12:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 623
Posted By ronkay

Re: AC Compressor Manifold Leaking

Drew,

Yes I replace the seals on the manifold with new. BTW, I also replaced the manifold and all hoses... The seals came with the compressor. As I recall, they were metal/rubber as you say.
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Forum: Cooling
08-22-2018, 11:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 623
Posted By ronkay

Re: AC Compressor Manifold Leaking

Drew,

I replaced the entire system, everything, and while I was at it I converted it from the R13 with the 134a. So is there a problem? High pressure too high? What do you think?

Thanks,
Ron
Forum: Cooling
08-22-2018, 11:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 623
Posted By ronkay

AC Compressor Manifold Leaking

I have a 92 305 that I recently replaced the entire system as well as converting to 134a. Everything has been working just great until a couple of day ago. I noticed some oil under the car! I assumed...
Forum: Cooling
08-22-2018, 10:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 613
Posted By ronkay

Re: Looking for A C mounting hardware

Can you tell me what the torque should be for the AC manifold bolt?

Thanks,
Ron
Forum: Cooling
12-04-2017, 10:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 454
Posted By ronkay

A/C Sensor Bench Testing..

I have a 92 with a 305 and have just replaced the entire A/C system. However before charging the system I'd like to test two the last two systems sensors.

1. The first sensor is located on the...
Forum: Cooling
05-05-2016, 04:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 610
Posted By ronkay

AC Compressor Choice

To All,

I need to replace the AC compressor in my 92 tbi RS 305. Looking at AutoZone and O'Reilly, I have two choices, one being a Murray and the second being Compressor Works. I've decided to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-18-2015, 01:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 699
Posted By ronkay

Re: Cooling Fan Sensor Switch

RS2... Have tried the boiling water but never had much of success. I'm currently using the single wire switch. Stock.... I've considered the possibility of too much resistance as you suggest. Have...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-18-2015, 11:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 699
Posted By ronkay

Re: Cooling Fan Sensor Switch

mantaguy, thanks for the information. I'll give them a try for information and perhaps a DELCO replacement. Interesting, I looked at the DELCO site and they offer three coolant fan sensors? Not at...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-17-2015, 05:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 699
Posted By ronkay

Re: Cooling Fan Sensor Switch

couchmotors,

Thanks very much for the information.

You are of course correct re. the cheep crap they sell at the parts stores. I am actually getting good at changing the switch. It's just a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-17-2015, 01:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 699
Posted By ronkay

Cooling Fan Sensor Switch

I have a 92 RS W/305 with no modifications.... I've been having a cooling fan sensor problem since I purchased the car a year or so ago. I've replace the sensor no less the five times over the past...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-24-2014, 03:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 973
Posted By ronkay

Re: Oil Pressure too high? Hmmmmm...

Tibo,

Yes the oil pressure will stay high after running perhaps 45 minutes to well over an hour. Ambient temperature here in AZ is in the 40's ~ 70's depending. So I don't think that is any real...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-19-2014, 10:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 973
Posted By ronkay

Re: Oil Pressure too high? Hmmmmm...

I believe the problem may have fixed itself. Hmmmmm

Took the car out today and immediately the oil pressure was back up to 80. Drove carefully for a few miles and noticed the pressure was...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-18-2014, 06:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 973
Posted By ronkay

Re: Oil Pressure too high? Hmmmmm...

As you suggest, I'll install another oil gauge to double check. If there is a problem I would like to see if I can isolate the issue.

Thanks all for the input...

I'll report back when I have...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-18-2014, 02:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 973
Posted By ronkay

Oil Pressure too high? Hmmmmm...

Hello to all!!!

I have a 92 RS with a 305 and according to the spedo it has 149K miles. Just got it on the road and I don't have a lot of history on it... Clearly it was abused as a child but...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-08-2014, 12:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,013
Posted By ronkay

Re: Wheel Spacers, do I really need them?

Perhaps you can get them from a dealer or check with Summit.... I'll keep your offer in mind.

Thanks,
Ron
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-03-2014, 07:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,013
Posted By ronkay

Re: Wheel Spacers, do I really need them?

Thank you for the reply! I appreciate your thoughts .... Ron
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-03-2014, 06:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,013
Posted By ronkay

Wheel Spacers, do I really need them?

I have a 92 RS, TBI, 305, W/T5. Just finishing up a restoration and realized the tires and wheels may not be stock. The original GM body label calls for 235/55R15 and mine has 245/50R16 with Camaro...
Forum: Cooling
04-19-2014, 05:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,169
Posted By ronkay

Re: Cooling fan not turning on again.

boeingcorp,

Read your post and decided to tag along and hope to get an answer...

I know the basic operation of the fan is coordinated with the temperature of the engine or the operation of the...
Forum: Cooling
04-12-2014, 07:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 999
Posted By ronkay

Re: AC Compressor Question

The picture actually shows the connector for the clutch located in the front of the compressor. It was so fried and mangled I had difficulty identifying exactly what it was and where it went. It...
Forum: Electronics
04-05-2014, 04:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,999
Posted By ronkay

Re: External AC Diode?

Super. Thanks agin for the information....
Forum: Electronics
04-05-2014, 01:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,999
Posted By ronkay

Re: External AC Diode?

Thanks to all for your help. The mystery has been solved. :thumbsup:The connector is indeed the one that goes to the clutch on the front of the compressor. It actually took a second set of eyes to...
Forum: Electronics
04-05-2014, 11:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,999
Posted By ronkay

Re: External AC Diode?

Lurbie,

The system is not charged so can I still command the AC on and do the diagnostic as you describe?
Forum: Cooling
03-29-2014, 09:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 999
Posted By ronkay

Re: AC Compressor Question

Thanks to you both for the information.

I will research further but from you have told me and the picture I suspect it is the high pressure switch... Can you tell me if that is part of the...
Forum: Cooling
03-29-2014, 08:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 999
Posted By ronkay

AC Compressor Question

I have a 92 305 that I recently purchased. The previous owner was a hack so things in the car are rough.... Anyway, I'm looking at installing a new AC compressor because the existing one is locked...
Forum: Electronics
03-26-2014, 03:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,999
Posted By ronkay

External AC Diode?

Hi All,

I'm in the early stage of restoring a 92 RS 305 TBI and have a question. I came across a two conductor electrical connector that is completely fried located in the front of the engine in...
Forum: Body
10-02-2013, 10:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 696
Posted By ronkay

Re: 92 RS Rear Sway Bar End Link Vs. Parking Brake Cable

Pablo57509,

Super, Thanks for getting back to me on this...

Ron
Forum: Body
10-02-2013, 05:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 696
Posted By ronkay

92 RS Rear Sway Bar End Link Vs. Parking Brake Cable

Hi To All...

I've just installed a new set of sway bar bushing including end link bushings with new hardware. Got it all together and was admiring my work when I noticed the parking brake cable on...
Forum: Brakes
09-04-2013, 08:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,368
Posted By ronkay

Re: bleeding rear brakes

J,

Yep that's it... Thanks for the socket suggestion. I'll make one today....

Ron
Forum: Brakes
09-03-2013, 09:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,368
Posted By ronkay

Re: bleeding rear brakes

Hello to all!!

This is my first 92 RS and I just ran into the same issue!

I think I understand the question muttracing is asking.

So here goes, the bleeder screw on the back side of the...
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