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Forum: TPI
07-06-2014, 05:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 411
Posted By Charlz B.

87 IROC-Z has sat a while, now won't start

So, my black beauty has been in my basement for over a year now. I went to start it; at first it would run but poorly, and if I'd press the gas down, it would sputter and possibly die out. Now, it...
Forum: Electronics
05-03-2010, 12:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 579
Posted By Charlz B.

New problem with gauges, tach

I'll preface this by saying I appreciate everyone that provides great information everytime I have a problem. Hopefully, I can learn enough to help a few others out eventually.

That said, my...
Forum: TPI
05-03-2010, 12:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,334
Posted By Charlz B.

Re: 87 305 TPI barely runs, dies under throttle

Another quick question...while doing this, I managed to shear off one of the track bar bolts. I was wanting to replace all of them with stainless steel ones....anyone have a good source for such...
Forum: TPI
05-03-2010, 12:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,334
Posted By Charlz B.

Re: 87 305 TPI barely runs, dies under throttle

New fuel pump....just what Dr. ACDelco ordered. Was able to change it out and put the car back together in one long saturday. Just had it out on the interstate for a stretch and a fresh inspection...
Forum: TPI
04-12-2010, 04:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,334
Posted By Charlz B.

Re: 87 305 TPI barely runs, dies under throttle

New fuel filter as of today and still 28 psi at idle and the guage has an seizure if the throttle is opened. It did run a measure better though and put a good bit of water out of the tailpipes but...
Forum: TPI
04-11-2010, 06:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,334
Posted By Charlz B.

Re: 87 305 TPI barely runs, dies under throttle

28 psi at idle and trends downward when the throttle body is opened. Sounds like a fuel delivery issue.
Forum: TPI
04-11-2010, 02:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,334
Posted By Charlz B.

87 305 TPI barely runs, dies under throttle

So, admittedly the car has sat for a while but I replaced all the plugs, cap, rotor, ignition module, set the timing, put fresh fuel in, and checked the TPS voltage (which was good). Also put two new...
Forum: Brakes
02-18-2008, 01:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 531
Posted By Charlz B.

? about SS brake lines

One of the hard lines to the rear of my 87 IROC rusted through, and I'm interested in replacing ALL of the brake lines with stainless steel. I'm sure this will be expensive but my question(s) remain;...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
06-12-2007, 10:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 483
Posted By Charlz B.

Re: bunch of stuff for sale

Could you send some front and back pics of that horn button? I'm at zip 25309, so if it's in nice shape...I'd take it at 20$.

Thanks
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
06-12-2007, 10:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 508
Posted By Charlz B.

Re: Used parts and accessories for sale....

Will the dash pad fit an 87 IROC? IF so, do you have pics and how much?

Thanx
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
06-12-2007, 10:09 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 242
Posted By Charlz B.

Need A Couple Parts

Anyone out there have:

a good round horn cap (plastic rivets intact, elec. contact intact, etc)
good dash pad
silver on black iroc-z push-in type wheel centers
OE red floor mats for driver and...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
06-05-2007, 08:09 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 280
Posted By Charlz B.

Interior / Exterior Pieces Needed

For starters, I am looking for:

a round working horn button wtih elec contact and mounting posts intact
dash pad in great shape
IROC-Z push in wheel centers (black background with silver...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
06-05-2006, 07:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 369
Posted By Charlz B.

Looking for 700r4 around WV

Trying to find a working or non-working 700r4 near WV. I need one to tear apart and learn to rebuild with, or throw it in the car while I tear mine apart.

I would like one out of a 87 or newer...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-05-2006, 07:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 432
Posted By Charlz B.

Still have the tranny? If so, from what year car...

Still have the tranny? If so, from what year car and how many miles?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-05-2006, 07:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 530
Posted By Charlz B.

For the right price, I'd be interested. I'm in...

For the right price, I'd be interested. I'm in Charleston, WV so we maybe could meet and swap or work something else out. PM with a price if you still have the trans. Thanks!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-22-2006, 09:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 513
Posted By Charlz B.

I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who...

I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who posted. Great ideas to ponder over.

I'm looking at master rebuild kits for the 700r4 and got to wondering. Who out there makes or stocks "the best"...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-17-2006, 11:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 513
Posted By Charlz B.

I guess my car heard me talking about it today,...

I guess my car heard me talking about it today, because as I went out for the evening, I lost 3rd gear. This is just f*@!ing wonderful. I limped home in 2nd gear at 15 mph.

Maybe I'll be starting...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-17-2006, 01:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 513
Posted By Charlz B.

Gonna Pull Out The Heart...Suggestions

Sometime after the weather warms up this year, I'm going to pull the engine and tranny out of my car. The tranny is starting to act up again, and I'm not about to let some other garage or schleprock...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-08-2005, 03:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 714
Posted By Charlz B.

I shot some grease into the fittings probably two...

I shot some grease into the fittings probably two months ago, so I'd hope that it's still oozing around in there.

I probably should take it and have someone look at it. I just have a problem with...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-31-2005, 08:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 714
Posted By Charlz B.

Front End Noise / Pop

I'm having a problem under braking and sometimes in reverse. I hear a pop / crunch but the odd thing is there doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason to when it happens. It's becoming more frequent...
Forum: TPI
12-20-2004, 03:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 388
Posted By Charlz B.

Got a code 32

I keep getting a code 32 that comes on at odd times.

Sometimes, I notice it sets when I pass one of the many chemical plants around here. Other times, I'm just in the middle of a long cruise and...
Forum: Electronics
12-16-2004, 09:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 821
Posted By Charlz B.

I don't get any current at the contact pads in...

I don't get any current at the contact pads in the trunk trim. If there's no current there, there's none at the slide on connectors or grid. I read that the wires from the switch to the contact pad...
Forum: Electronics
12-16-2004, 08:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 821
Posted By Charlz B.

Hello? Anyone?

Hello? Anyone?
Forum: Electronics
12-13-2004, 03:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 821
Posted By Charlz B.

Need To Diagnose Rear Defroster

Trickster or anyone...I need a flow chart of how to diagnose why my rear defroster doesn't work. I get the light on at the rocker switch on the dash, but no voltage at the contact terminals on the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-09-2004, 06:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 828
Posted By Charlz B.

I went home last night and wired on a new plug...

I went home last night and wired on a new plug harness (got it at NAPA; no one else even knew what I was talking about), as the old on looked like it had seen it's last trip. Drove to Lowe's, didn't...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-08-2004, 02:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 828
Posted By Charlz B.

I crawled under the car and found the plug into...

I crawled under the car and found the plug into the transmission...I unplugged it and found that the plastic is partially broken near where it isolates around each pin. One pin is completely exposed,...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-08-2004, 06:46 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 828
Posted By Charlz B.

The car will shift just fine 1-2-3-4, it just...

The car will shift just fine 1-2-3-4, it just will not lock-up. I brought some ramps to work with me today. I'll take a couple minutes at lunch and crawl under the car, see what I see under there....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-07-2004, 02:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 828
Posted By Charlz B.

Yep, something's not right on those schematics or...

Yep, something's not right on those schematics or I'm completely thinking backwards.

If the brake switch is open when the pedal is depressed, there would be no power to the F ALDL terminal; as...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-06-2004, 06:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 828
Posted By Charlz B.

Just for @h!*s and giggles, I took another test...

Just for @h!*s and giggles, I took another test drive....with a paper clip between pins A and F. I noticed something, when I slowed to light or sign, the rpms would drop to about 450-475 before...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-06-2004, 06:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 828
Posted By Charlz B.

Ok, I went out and filled the trans with a lil...

Ok, I went out and filled the trans with a lil more fluid after I realized I hadn't put enough back in to start with....oops. I put in three, needed 5 or so. Who knew? Not me....

And a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-05-2004, 03:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 828
Posted By Charlz B.

I'm sure it does need power, but does the power...

I'm sure it does need power, but does the power come through the brake switch circuit? I just ask because I think I've been reading the opposite on the boards...that the test light should go out when...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-05-2004, 03:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,591
Posted By Charlz B.

Sorry to misdirect this thread but If I dropped...

Sorry to misdirect this thread but If I dropped the pan to change the filter and a solenoid...about how much fluid would have been lost, anyone know?
Forum: Electronics
12-03-2004, 12:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 488
Posted By Charlz B.

I don't know when that was put in, but yes, I do...

I don't know when that was put in, but yes, I do have an electric hatch release.

I can't find anyplace that there is an open spot that fits the plug on the end of the loose wire. I do know that my...
Forum: Electronics
12-03-2004, 11:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 488
Posted By Charlz B.

Well, my compartment light is wired up and works....

Well, my compartment light is wired up and works. Any other thoughts?

I looked and this wire originates out of a black relay box, then goes to the black "sleeve" in the picture, and comes out as...
Forum: Electronics
12-03-2004, 09:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 488
Posted By Charlz B.

Anyone know what this wire is?

It's white and behind the trunk trim. It doesn't seem to fit into any of the relays because the slide nub is on the wrong side. What's the general opinion?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-03-2004, 06:55 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 828
Posted By Charlz B.

Ok, I may have found the culprit, but I don't...

Ok, I may have found the culprit, but I don't understand why. I used a test light on the ALDL port and found that when then brake pedal is pressed down, there is a current between the A & F pins.
...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-30-2004, 08:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 828
Posted By Charlz B.

The warranty was good for 12,000 miles or 12...

The warranty was good for 12,000 miles or 12 months whichever came first, but I have had a hell of a time getting anyone to work on it. It's held by ATRA, and I'm starting to think their Golden Rule...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-30-2004, 07:03 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 828
Posted By Charlz B.

I tried yesterday to jump the terminals, it...

I tried yesterday to jump the terminals, it didn't seem to change anything. There was no big drop in RPM, and the car didn't drive any differently. I tried twice jumping the terminals, driving a bit,...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-29-2004, 02:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 828
Posted By Charlz B.

No, not yet. I'll try tonight. I did drive the...

No, not yet. I'll try tonight. I did drive the car 300 miles this weekend and got 19.5 mpg in the highway mountains of WV.

If the port jumping puts the TC into lock-up, then what could be the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-29-2004, 08:42 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 828
Posted By Charlz B.

Anyone, anyone?

Anyone, anyone?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-27-2004, 12:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 828
Posted By Charlz B.

TC isn't working

I changed the solenoid because I had no lock-up, thinking it must be an old part...Not much changed when I was done. I can step on the brakes and the RPM's don't jump up 600 or so, like I've reading...
Forum: Electronics
11-11-2004, 07:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 554
Posted By Charlz B.

If your brake pedal turns on....

....your parking lights, fog lights, headlight buzzer: and you can't find the short, listen.

Check your tail light bulbs. Someone may have inadvertantly put a single filament bulb in one of them....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-10-2004, 02:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,057
Posted By Charlz B.

I'm wondering if the TCC lock-up is the...

I'm wondering if the TCC lock-up is the manifestation of an earlier problem. I have an issue that when the headlights are off, and the brake pedal is pushed, the fog lights and instrument lights come...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-10-2004, 12:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,057
Posted By Charlz B.

OK, I have to ask this. Stupid me and all....I...

OK, I have to ask this. Stupid me and all....I know there's a fuse that the solenoid / TC works off of. Which one is it? Is it in the under dash fuse cluster?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-10-2004, 10:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,057
Posted By Charlz B.

Thanks Trickster...you're always helping me out....

Thanks Trickster...you're always helping me out. Wish me luck, I'll be trying this out this weekend.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-10-2004, 09:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,057
Posted By Charlz B.

Want to change my lock-up solenoid...

I've never done this before. I've never opened up a tranny before. But reading some articles, it doesn't sound too hard. My question is, does the valve body have to come off to access the solenoid?...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-04-2004, 12:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 416
Posted By Charlz B.

??? Anyone ???

??? Anyone ???
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-03-2004, 02:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 416
Posted By Charlz B.

TQ Converter Not Working?

Ok, trans is only 10 months old, tops. Not even 6k on it. Never was right completely as far as I'm concerned, but the mechanics of ATRA (Automatic Transmission Rip-You-Off A*&%@!s) swear it was...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-22-2004, 05:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 504
Posted By Charlz B.

Thanks for all your help. I'll get into the thing...

Thanks for all your help. I'll get into the thing this weekend and get some new bushings for the calipers, new pads too since "they're shot" and maybe four months old. I love GM mechanics,...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-21-2004, 03:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 504
Posted By Charlz B.

Hey kandied, yeah, the transmission had better be...

Hey kandied, yeah, the transmission had better be good since it's less than a year old. That's a whole nother load of bull**** altogether though, and I can't get anyone to fix it.
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