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Forum: TPI
08-15-2014, 12:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 587
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: BAD compression readings

I wanted to do a wet compression test but didn't have a way to get the oil into the cylinders. All of my funnels are too big. I just found some fuel line hose though so I'll redo the test sunday when...
Forum: TPI
08-14-2014, 07:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 587
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: BAD compression readings

Definitely will!

And oh yeah man. Big bucks in this industry. Only downside is that you answer to the government haha. I'm planning on either going to Gulfstream up in Georgia, or Boeing. I've...
Forum: TPI
08-14-2014, 07:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 587
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: BAD compression readings

Yeah I absolutely love the school. Its a bit pricey, but it'll be worth it later in life. Aviation maintenance is an amazing field. I'm glad I was told about it.

I'm strongly considering selling...
Forum: TPI
08-14-2014, 07:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 587
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: BAD compression readings

I'm not really worried about my plugs. They're fouled anyway. All are completely black and either smell like raw fuel (cylinders 4 and 6 not firing), or burnt. I bought new plugs today but might end...
Forum: TPI
08-14-2014, 06:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 587
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: BAD compression readings

Thanks for the video. I'll try and find that kit.

I have a whole can of seafoam I can use but the problem is that once the engine gets to temp, it dies. Idle drops to 400, runs like crap for a...
Forum: TPI
08-14-2014, 05:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 587
Posted By ShruikaN

BAD compression readings

Hey guys,

So I did a head gasket replacement (blew driver side) in July of this year, and it ran good for about a week. Then I had to do a bunch of minor things with it and also went out of state...
Forum: TPI
07-31-2014, 01:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,494
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: No start with fuel and spark

Alright well I just got back from a test drive with the new fuel pump relay. Besides the idle going to crap after it warmed up, I am now only getting one code. Code 44. The O2 sensor lean code. Would...
Forum: TPI
07-30-2014, 10:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,494
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: No start with fuel and spark

So today my car actually started and ran fine. I didn't take it for a drive it sounded great at idle. I'm not sure what exactly is going on with this thing. Every problem I get is intermittent and...
Forum: TPI
07-29-2014, 11:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,494
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: No start with fuel and spark

Yeah I know the fuel pump relay is up there and this was what got me into a picture and wiring diagram frenzy about an hour ago. Surprisingly, the fuel pump relay is the only one that is intact. No...
Forum: TPI
07-29-2014, 10:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,494
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: No start with fuel and spark

No activity? I pulled those code descriptions from HERE ("https://www.thirdgen.org/service-engine-light-error-codes) so I just went with what it described.

I worked on the oxygen sensors long...
Forum: TPI
07-29-2014, 12:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,494
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: No start with fuel and spark

Alright so I just pulled the codes and triple checked to make sure I got them right and got them all.

After code 12 here is what I got:

13. Oxygen sensor signal stays lean during warm engine...
Forum: TPI
07-28-2014, 09:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,494
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: No start with fuel and spark

No, I always have the EST wire disconnected when playing with the timing. I wouldn't have gone through the hassle of a timing chain replacement without making sure that I was checking the timing...
Forum: TPI
07-28-2014, 08:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,494
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: No start with fuel and spark

Alright, thank you for the reply. It was raining most of the day today so I didn't get any work done on the car sadly.

I made sure the distributor couldn't be turned by hand before starting the...
Forum: TPI
07-27-2014, 09:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,494
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: No start with fuel and spark

Will do. Thank you
Forum: TPI
07-27-2014, 09:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,494
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: No start with fuel and spark

I did get a SES after about 5 minutes of driving. I don't have an ALDL connector to scan with though and the paperclip method is a bit confusing. Also, when I shut the car off with a SES, then run it...
Forum: TPI
07-27-2014, 12:43 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,494
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: No start with fuel and spark

Got the dist turned around this morning and just took it out for a drive. Seemed fine out on the road but right when I got into my driveway, it completely died. Coasted right up to the door. Went to...
Forum: TPI
07-26-2014, 11:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,494
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: No start with fuel and spark

Ah, makes sense. Thank you for the help. I'll let you know how things go tomorrow when I work on it some more.
Forum: TPI
07-26-2014, 11:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,494
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: No start with fuel and spark

What's the torque spec for it?
Forum: TPI
07-26-2014, 10:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,494
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: No start with fuel and spark

Ahhh! I actually took a picture of that before I disassembled the engine. Looks like there was oil pooling around it so THAT might actually be my problem. Do I just get a wrench on it and tighten it...
Forum: TPI
07-26-2014, 10:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,494
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: No start with fuel and spark

I never even thought of that. Had no idea that was pack there. I can't see it when I look with the dist removes. Where is it and how do I check if it's leaking?
Forum: TPI
07-26-2014, 09:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,494
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: No start with fuel and spark

I had a HUGE oil leak from the rear china wall, which is the reason I went through all of this. Noticed how thin the bead of RTV was and that there was a break in it right next to the dist. I...
Forum: TPI
07-26-2014, 09:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,494
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: No start with fuel and spark

Yeah I made sure to use PLENTY this time haha. Half a tube on each wall.

Is it safe to run it with the RTV still wet? I'm afraid of another blowout happening. If heat cures it I have a heat gun I...
Forum: TPI
07-26-2014, 09:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,494
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: No start with fuel and spark

Thank you for the reply!

I have already figured it out with my hunch on being a distributor problem.

Turns out I was about 3/4"-1" out from where it would actually start the car. Turned the...
Forum: TPI
07-26-2014, 02:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,494
Posted By ShruikaN

No start with fuel and spark

Hey guys.

I just pulled my intake manifold off to redo the china wall RTV seals due to a blow out of the rear seal because I didn't use enough RTV.

Today I got everything back together after...
Forum: TPI
07-14-2014, 05:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,581
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: Bucking at high RPM under load

Because I had no reason to :lol:
Forum: TPI
07-14-2014, 10:41 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,581
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: Bucking at high RPM under load

I've never even heard of shortie plugs. These plugs are brand new Bocsh iridiums which were pretty expensive so I'm going to hold off on new ones until I need them.
Forum: TPI
07-14-2014, 12:14 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,581
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: Bucking at high RPM under load

Yeah I know I have to pull my headers... And yes, I have the 90 degree plug wires.
Forum: TPI
07-13-2014, 09:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,581
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: Bucking at high RPM under load

Okay so I completely looked passed this rubber ring/seal I have on the back upper part of the balancer. Not sure how I didn't notice this thing earlier but I'm blaming it on my desire to get this...
Forum: TPI
07-13-2014, 07:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,581
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: Bucking at high RPM under load

I don't have any rubber on my balancer, it's completely metal and is keyed with the crank so it shouldn't move at all. I installed a Cloyes single roller set today. It has some slack on the passenger...
Forum: TPI
07-12-2014, 12:44 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,581
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: Bucking at high RPM under load

Alright so I pulled the chain cover off today and, well, guess what? The chain is nice and tight. No slop, no dirt, looks almost new (I have attached links to pictures I took of it).

I honestly...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-03-2014, 09:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 631
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: New IAC pigtail, now won't idle

Yeah, it turned out to be the pintel in the IAC itself was stuff. Installed a new one and its running fine again.
Forum: TPI
07-02-2014, 07:36 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,581
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: Bucking at high RPM under load

No I haven't due to not have a gauge but when I depress the Schrader valve it hits the underside of the hood. I'll go rent a gauge when I get a chance but I'm going out of town tomorrow for the...
Forum: TPI
07-02-2014, 07:04 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,581
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: Bucking at high RPM under load

Alrighty, so I got the new IGN module in today and on the first start-up I had the IAC unplugged. The engine started but ran like absolute s***. Shut the engine off, plugged the IAC back in amd it...
Forum: TPI
07-01-2014, 05:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,581
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: Bucking at high RPM under load

I think I read that a few times but I wanted to refrain from it due to my idle screw still having the seal over it. Wanted to keep the engine where it was at stock. Plus with this idle issue I'm not...
Forum: TPI
07-01-2014, 05:22 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,581
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: Bucking at high RPM under load

I will definitely try that timing chain test. I already looked up procedure due to having a hunch that the chain is causing is the jumping. I need to get a 1/2" breaker though. I have a 3/8" but it...
Forum: TPI
07-01-2014, 04:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,581
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: Bucking at high RPM under load

Haha well the previous owner apparently had problems with it overheating so he cut the fans from the relay/switch circuit and wired up a switch in the cab that I turn on before starting the engine....
Forum: TPI
07-01-2014, 01:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,581
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: Bucking at high RPM under load

Well the CTS sensors didn't help anything. I'm not sure where to go from here...
Forum: TPI
07-01-2014, 01:59 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,581
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: Bucking at high RPM under load

Yes I have. I can't remember if it was jumping as bad as it was with it plugged in (checked base timing last Tuesday) but I do know it was still jumping around.
Forum: TPI
06-30-2014, 11:10 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,581
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: Bucking at high RPM under load

Thank you so much for your reply. Found the AC Delco module on amazon and will order that along with a new CTS. Speaking of which, the sensor that is broken is on the passenger side head and is a one...
Forum: TPI
06-30-2014, 09:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,581
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: Bucking at high RPM under load

When I get a timing light on it the marker is jumping everywhere from 10-2 degrees btdc. Sometimes it sits at 8 for a few passes but then jumps again. I just installed a Cardone refurb computer a...
Forum: TPI
06-30-2014, 05:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,581
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: Bucking at high RPM under load

Well that was no good. If anything it made it worse.

Unhooked the battery for 5 minutes, started it and let it idle for 2-3 minutes and it was nice and smooth. Took it out for a test drive and at...
Forum: TPI
06-30-2014, 01:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,581
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: Bucking at high RPM under load

Alright well I just took it out for another run which equaled about 35 miles total.

Before I left I advanced the distributor by about 1/8". During the run I hammered it in 1st through 3rd and...
Forum: TPI
06-30-2014, 12:50 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,581
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: Bucking at high RPM under load

No SES at all at anytime. I'll take it out tomorrow for a longer drive and see if it comes on. Hopefully the idle doesn't get too rough and cause it to stall.

Thanks for your reply!
Forum: TPI
06-30-2014, 12:20 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,581
Posted By ShruikaN

Bucking at high RPM under load

Hey guys.

Well after replacing my head gaskets due to blowing one I finally got my car on the road again today after many issues including timing (still having issues with) and idle (bad IAC).
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-22-2014, 12:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 631
Posted By ShruikaN

New IAC pigtail, now won't idle

Hey everyone.

I just wired in a new pigtail connector for the IAC stepper motor since the clip on the old one broke and would unplug itself from the IAC.

I soldered in the new connector using...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-23-2014, 02:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,360
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: No Spark, Everything New

She has come back to life!!!

After getting a battery that's actually worth a d***, it was able to crank with enough force to actually fire up and run.

I had to dial in the timing a bit but it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-22-2014, 01:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,360
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: No Spark, Everything New

Lol well at least I'm not the only one :p

Time to take the plugs out and see how the timing is. Not gonna be easy due to having hooker headers that are in the way of the plugs haha.

Will update...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-22-2014, 09:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,360
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: No Spark, Everything New

The 2-pin connector going to the dizzy is tan/black.

I have uploaded a picture for you as well.

Thanks for all the help guys!


HUGE Edit:
Absolutely amazing! Can't believe I switched those...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-21-2014, 03:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,360
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: No Spark, Everything New

So pretty much everything looks okay?

Everything at the distributor is perfect. In-fact I just went and fine-adjusted the cap to be more in-line with the rotor on firing order. Still nothing.
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-21-2014, 03:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,360
Posted By ShruikaN

Re: No Spark, Everything New

It just kept doing this over and over:

flash, pause, flash-flash, long pause flash, pause, flash-flash, long pause flash, pause, flash-flash, long pause

Yeah trust me, I know the confusion...
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