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Posted By SliceIROCZ

Re: HELP!!! Fuel pump won’t run and need car back.

So I started checking wires outside of the ECM harness and found some shoddy work done by the previous owner leading into the junction box. He replaced a chewed up wire with one half the size, just...

Forum: TBI

06-14-2020, 12:53 PM

Replies: 8

Views: 799

Posted By SliceIROCZ

Re: HELP!!! Fuel pump won’t run and need car back.

My fuel pump issues has evolved
into an ECM issue. I no longer am getting any signal from the ECM. I don’t get a check engine light and I can’t get a Code 12 if I try to pull codes. What wires...

Forum: TBI

05-22-2020, 09:30 AM

Replies: 8

Views: 799

Posted By SliceIROCZ

Re: HELP!!! Fuel pump won’t run and need car back.

I didn’t attempt to start the car when I applied 12v to the supply wire. I had too many wires strung across the engine at the time. I have gotten it to fire on starter fluid despite the relay being...

Forum: TBI

05-21-2020, 06:49 PM

Replies: 8

Views: 799

Posted By SliceIROCZ

Re: HELP!!! Fuel pump won’t run and need car back.

I’ve got the wiring diagram, and aside from the oil pressure switch side I have touched all of it. I tested the ground and it checked good with a multi-meter. I did not test what amperage the pump is...

Forum: TBI

05-19-2020, 08:56 AM

Replies: 8

Engine will not turn to start yet everything checks good HELP!!

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Posted By SliceIROCZ

HELP!!! Fuel pump won’t run and need car back.

1990 5.0 TBI, auto, bone stock engine.

BL: Fuel pump will not prime or run via relay but the pump works.

I need someone to help because my car has been down for going on 3 months and it’s my...

Forum: Cooling

06-27-2019, 05:59 AM

Replies: 3

Code 32 and high temps

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Posted By SliceIROCZ

Re: Code 32 and high temps

So sure enough I was missing an air dam. Thanks previous owner. Installed and now holds at 200-210 on the highway. I still notice a bump in temps when the SES light comes on for the EGR but it stays...

Forum: Brakes

06-07-2019, 10:33 AM

Replies: 126

Important/Useful : Brake upgrades and wheel fitment

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Posted By SliceIROCZ

Re: Brake upgrades and wheel fitment

Has anyone tried upgraded brakes with American Racing AR23s, 15x8 wheel. I want to try LS1 brakes but don’t know what to measure. LT1 maybe?

Forum: Tech / General Engine

06-03-2019, 08:55 PM

Replies: 18

Views: 1,674

Posted By SliceIROCZ

Re: Engine will not turn to start yet everything checks good HELP!!

First off thanks for everyone that came to my aid with suggestions. I have finally fixed the problem and have the car running once again! In the end, it was a solenoid that appears to have the B+...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

06-01-2019, 09:52 AM

Replies: 18

Engine will not turn to start yet everything checks good HELP!!

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Posted By SliceIROCZ

Re: Engine will not turn to start yet everything checks good HELP!!

Not having garage at the moment has hampered my troubleshooting as the weather hasn’t been great. Thanks for all the responses. I’m going to check the grounds and clean up the cables (B+ cable has...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

05-30-2019, 10:22 PM

Replies: 18

Engine will not turn to start yet everything checks good HELP!!

Views: 1,674

Posted By SliceIROCZ

Re: Engine will not turn to start yet everything checks good HELP!!

The voltage on the solenoid wire tested at 12.58V, within .2V of the wire from the battery when the the key was held in the start position. I already tested the battery outside the car, but the...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

05-30-2019, 07:44 PM

Replies: 18

Engine will not turn to start yet everything checks good HELP!!

Views: 1,674

Posted By SliceIROCZ

Re: Engine will not turn to start yet everything checks good HELP!!

I had to actually ask since I couldn’t see the machine that did the test, but no it’s not a test under load. I guess it’s possible then that it isn’t working once it hits resistance but it doesn’t...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

05-29-2019, 11:22 PM

Replies: 18

Engine will not turn to start yet everything checks good HELP!!

Views: 1,674

Posted By SliceIROCZ

Re: Engine will not turn to start yet everything checks good HELP!!

Starter was run on the bench. Ran like a bat out of hell with no issue.

Forum: Tech / General Engine

05-29-2019, 09:25 PM

Replies: 18

Engine will not turn to start yet everything checks good HELP!!

Views: 1,674

Posted By SliceIROCZ

Engine will not turn to start yet everything checks good HELP!!

Ok guys and gals I’m at a loss with this one.

My car will not start. As in, it doesn’t even try to turn the engine. No noise, no spin. I need this fixed ASAP since it’s my daily driver. Details...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

05-29-2019, 08:00 AM

Replies: 16

Removing starter without disconnecting exhaust

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Posted By SliceIROCZ

Re: Removing starter without disconnecting exhaust

So I had the battery tested and it is good as well. I’m going to put it back in and try to ground the starter out with a screw driver to see what happens. I’m out of ideas and need the car running...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

05-23-2019, 08:43 PM

Replies: 16

Removing starter without disconnecting exhaust

Views: 6,833

Posted By SliceIROCZ

Re: Removing starter without disconnecting exhaust

I was indeed able to get it out. Turns out you have to twist it 180 degrees as well as moving it forward and up. Unfortunately I had the starter tested just to be certain and it checked out fine. So...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

05-21-2019, 09:24 PM

Replies: 16

Removing starter without disconnecting exhaust

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Posted By SliceIROCZ

Removing starter without disconnecting exhaust

I must be missing something here. I am pretty sure that my starter is dead. Solenoid engages but the motor never turns. It had been turning slower and slower and now nothing. So I disconnected...

Forum: Exhaust

05-08-2019, 07:47 AM

Replies: 0

CODE 32 causing high temps

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Posted By SliceIROCZ

CODE 32 causing high temps

Hello all,

i have a ‘90 305 TBI that I have owned since Nov 2018. The car is stock except for an open element filter and Flowmaster cat-back (neither installs by me). I recently moved out of town...

Forum: Cooling

05-01-2019, 03:45 PM

Replies: 3

Code 32 and high temps

Views: 574

Posted By SliceIROCZ

Code 32 and high temps

Hello all,

i have a ‘90 305 TBI that I have owned since Nov 2018. The car is stock except for an open element filter and Flowmaster cat-back (neither installs by me). I recently moved out of town...

02-28-2019, 06:52 AM

Replies: 10

Views: 1,508

Posted By SliceIROCZ

Re: Autocross rear decision

Thanks everyone for the responses. I think for now I am going to stick with what I have for a short term solution. To really get the most of the car (performance and life) I guess I will have to look...

Forum: Body

02-20-2019, 10:03 PM

Replies: 3

Opinion on how to handle spot rust

Views: 736

Posted By SliceIROCZ

Opinion on how to handle spot rust

My car is new to me but it has seen some pretty rough times outdoors and is by no means a show winner. It has its share of mismatched finishes (primer black hood, repainted front fenders w/o IROC...

Forum: LTX and LSX

02-18-2019, 10:07 PM

Replies: 2

LS swap A/C question

Views: 667

Posted By SliceIROCZ

LS swap A/C question

I’ve read through several threads and searched but haven’t seen anyone address how to handle the changing the A/C from R-12 to R-134. When disconnecting the A/C do you have to discharge the system a...

02-17-2019, 07:42 AM

Replies: 10

Views: 1,508

Posted By SliceIROCZ

Re: Autocross rear decision

Thanks for the answers guys. I did do a search but everything I came up with says “get a 9” or 12 bolt to hold up to launches with slicks” which doesn’t help for my scenario. I just figured that I...

02-16-2019, 11:15 PM

Replies: 10

Views: 1,508

Posted By SliceIROCZ

Re: Autocross rear decision

Really, There are no autocrossers on here that have an opinion?

02-09-2019, 10:40 AM

Replies: 10

Views: 1,508

Posted By SliceIROCZ

Autocross rear decision

I know there are lots of opinions and threads about which rear end to buy for drag racing but I’m not doing that, and I’m looking for some experienced folks for an opinion. I autocross with the...

Forum: Body

02-09-2019, 09:41 AM

Replies: 9

Hatch hinge replacement help

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Posted By SliceIROCZ

Re: Hatch hinge replacement help

It’s hard to tell from the photo, and I haven’t taken one apart yet, but it’s probably some sort of gasket or weatherstripping. There has to be some way to seal those bolts or they’ll leak constantly.

Forum: Body

02-09-2019, 09:37 AM

Replies: 4

90 vs 91 ground effects

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Posted By SliceIROCZ

Re: 90 vs 91 ground effects

If the front bumper is the same does that mean the grills are interchangeable? I would rather have the “bow tie” of the 91-92 than the “CAMARO” of the 85-90.

Forum: TBI

01-13-2019, 09:38 PM

Replies: 17

Views: 885

Posted By SliceIROCZ

Re: Help! Can’t drive after TB rebuild

Fuel should be pretty good. I filled it with new gas from low before doing the injector/filter change. This was also when the symptoms went away and I thought I had figured it out. Fuel injectors...

Forum: TBI

01-12-2019, 07:00 AM

Replies: 17

Views: 885

Posted By SliceIROCZ

Re: Help! Can’t drive after TB rebuild

Brand new injectors just put in last month. That I thought solved the problem but it has since resurrected itself. Fuel pump does prime the line so fuel pressure from the pump or the regulator are...

Forum: TBI

01-10-2019, 07:23 PM

Replies: 17

Views: 885

Posted By SliceIROCZ

Re: Help! Can’t drive after TB rebuild

Alrighty, thanks for all the help thus far. I swapped in the correct shape throttle body gasket. I also in the process broke every hard vacuum line that came off the engine except to the Evap...

Forum: TBI

01-09-2019, 08:44 PM

Replies: 17

Views: 885

Posted By SliceIROCZ

Re: Help! Can’t drive after TB rebuild

So I bought a throttle body rebuild kit that cane with several additional gaskets. I picked the thick one since that is what came off the car but sure enough it isn’t the same shape. I’ll be changing...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

01-08-2019, 09:05 PM

Replies: 7

Help finding vacuum leak

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Posted By SliceIROCZ

Re: Help finding vacuum leak

Aviator,

i just found a bad line by the cruise control as that was not something I had looked at yet. Do you happen to have a picture or diagram of the AC vacuum line location? I know there is...

Forum: TBI

01-08-2019, 08:54 PM

Replies: 17

Views: 885

Posted By SliceIROCZ

Re: Help! Can’t drive after TB rebuild

Alright so I checked the o-rings for the fuel injectors since nothing else made sense for a leaking injector since they tested at 1.5 ohms. Come to find the leaker has a small foam o-ring installed...

Forum: TBI

01-08-2019, 05:43 AM

Replies: 17

Views: 885

Posted By SliceIROCZ

Re: Help! Can’t drive after TB rebuild

It’s pooling right on top of the TB blade. I just don’t understand why al of a sudden it would start doing this. I didn’t touch the injectors or that part of the TB since I just changed them. I’ll...

Forum: Tech / General Engine

01-07-2019, 10:26 PM

Replies: 7

Help finding vacuum leak

Views: 1,708

Posted By SliceIROCZ

Re: Help finding vacuum leak

I’ve tried the starter fluid and didn’t hear any change. Granted I was being real cautious since I don’t want a fire inadvertently. I will try using the compressed air like you suggested. Tapping on...

Forum: TBI

01-07-2019, 09:50 PM

Replies: 17

Views: 885

Posted By SliceIROCZ

Re: Help! Can’t drive after TB rebuild

I blipped the throttle a couple times, and restarted it. No change. The gaskets are brand new as I rebuilt it the night before. The leaking injector is causing a pretty big pool of fuel. What could...

Forum: TBI

01-07-2019, 08:40 AM

Replies: 17