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Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-29-2009, 11:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 443
Posted By svanky10

Re: cold start runs fine, warms up and shuts down...

Anybody? Knock sensor unplugged, runs fine... Why is this? Is it bad?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-22-2009, 10:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 443
Posted By svanky10

cold start runs fine, warms up and shuts down...

I swapped out the fuel pump and it has been running fine until this past weekend. Fuel pressure is fine, swapped out the diaphragm in the FPR, still runs like dirt. We were going to adjust the...
Forum: TBI
04-22-2009, 10:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,218
Posted By svanky10

Re: knock sensor from a 305

Im having issues with my 91 TBI not idling so we did several tests and were going to adjust the timing but after we unplugged the EST, the car ran fine. Would this conclude that the EST is bad or...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-29-2008, 02:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,576
Posted By svanky10

Re: Where can I find this fuel injection hose?

Ive tried GM and they dont have it. Said I would have to buy a 25 foot roll. Any other ideas? All I need is a foot, but I guess I might have to bite the bullet and purchase it from NAPA! 30 bucks...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-28-2008, 07:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,576
Posted By svanky10

Re: Where can I find this fuel injection hose?

ANYBODY? Thought I would have an answer by now.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-27-2008, 06:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,576
Posted By svanky10

Where can I find this fuel injection hose?

Hey guys, Im sure most of you know the answer to this question. Where can I purchase a foot of the SAE J30R10 fuel injection hose? Apparently the after market stuff doesn't hold up worth a flip. I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-11-2007, 01:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,695
Posted By svanky10

you can hear the pump turn on. ---------- no...

you can hear the pump turn on.
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no codes are coming up. would this cause it to stall?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-11-2007, 09:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,695
Posted By svanky10

Ive got a similar problem. The car started up...

Ive got a similar problem. The car started up yesterday, when it warmed the RPMs dropped to about a grand and then it started to stumble and then stall. Now it wont start. Brother hooked up...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-13-2006, 04:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,194
Posted By svanky10

as mentioned earlier i replaced the IAC awhile...

as mentioned earlier i replaced the IAC awhile ago, however, i kept the original. i thought i would do some experimenting. so, i took the one off and put the old one on. when i cranked the car,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-13-2006, 02:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,194
Posted By svanky10

i have the iac out now. doesn't appear to have...

i have the iac out now. doesn't appear to have any carbon build up. i also changed this a couple years ago. i am going to clean it up and see what happens. any other suggestions?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-13-2006, 01:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,194
Posted By svanky10

car stalls after it warms up

I let the car sit for a couple months and then started it up. idles fine and everything during the "warm-up" phase, take it out for a spin and then come to a stop, rpm drops and then it stalls. it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-21-2005, 06:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 663
Posted By svanky10

oh and back to my other question.... what...

oh and back to my other question.... what happens if the thermostat is stuck in open loop?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-21-2005, 06:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 663
Posted By svanky10

I understood what you were saying, however, you...

I understood what you were saying, however, you have stated yourself clearly this time around. Anyway, my question was directed towards the fan switch. Can you purchase a fan switch with a set...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-21-2005, 05:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 663
Posted By svanky10

i dont have access to all those tools. im just...

i dont have access to all those tools. im just wondering why it is taking longer for the fan to come on now than it did three four weeks ago? i dont care if the gauge is wrong. its the same gauge...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-21-2005, 05:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 663
Posted By svanky10

if the thermostat is stuck in open loop does that...

if the thermostat is stuck in open loop does that affect when the fan should turn on? right now the fan doesn't come on until 240 then cools to 220. before it would come on at 220 and cool down to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-20-2005, 02:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 663
Posted By svanky10

she doesnt have a TPI.... LOL..... Thanks......

she doesnt have a TPI.... LOL..... Thanks......
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-20-2005, 02:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 663
Posted By svanky10

What about a TBI model?

What about a TBI model?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-20-2005, 01:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 663
Posted By svanky10

ok well i dont have that much time on my hands, i...

ok well i dont have that much time on my hands, i just need to fix the problem and move on. i have absolutely no time to take out the old radiator order a new, switch out the thermo., etc.

any...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-20-2005, 12:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 663
Posted By svanky10

It never used to get this hot. So the Temp....

It never used to get this hot. So the Temp. Sending Unit doesn't have anything to do with the car getting to hot?

Fan switch regulates when the fan is supposed to come on?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-20-2005, 11:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 663
Posted By svanky10

can someone HELP my HOT car - COOL down!

My car seems to be running hot. It gets to 220 sometimes 240 before the fan comes on. Today, the fan didnt come on at all. I have had several people tell me that it might be the fan switch (which...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-13-2005, 05:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 503
Posted By svanky10

alrighty then, so if i go this route, then i wont...

alrighty then, so if i go this route, then i wont have to worry about it running when the car is shut off???? how hard is it to get to the fan switch?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-13-2005, 01:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 503
Posted By svanky10

ok just so we are both on the same page........ ...

ok just so we are both on the same page........ your not talking about the coolant temp switch?? im talking about the fan switch. additionally, im not that high tech with re-wiring, etc. so the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-13-2005, 11:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 503
Posted By svanky10

fan switch???? location....

does anyone have a pic of where your coolant fan switch sits on a 91 camaro TBI 305 RS. car runs hot, fan doesnt come on til 220 - 240 for like 10 seconds and then shuts off. i swapped the upper...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-26-2005, 10:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,137
Posted By svanky10

I have done both, checked to makes sure all the...

I have done both, checked to makes sure all the wires from the ECM to the TPS were grounded, etc. and cross ref. with a similar vehicle to make sure the TPS was set correctly. Readings come out A...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-26-2005, 05:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,137
Posted By svanky10

Throws TPS code, TPS has been changed and still throws code...

hey guys,

hopefully you can help me solve this mystery. its throwing a tps code, so i went and bought a new one, reset the computer and it is still throwing the same darn thing! any suggestions?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-28-2004, 09:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 771
Posted By svanky10

Mystery solved...... Im not sure which of the...

Mystery solved...... Im not sure which of the following cured the problem, at least I think it is cured. I will have to see how it starts up today after I change the oil and fuel filter.

Before...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-27-2004, 04:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 771
Posted By svanky10

I just cleaned the IAC, I cleaned it over the...

I just cleaned the IAC, I cleaned it over the summer, but apparently not good enough. There was quite a bit of build up. Measured the pintle to the gasket and it was right at 1 1/8 in.

how do...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-27-2004, 02:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 771
Posted By svanky10

I have given it gas after it starts to...

I have given it gas after it starts to surge...... If i hold it at a constant rate, say 2500 rpms, it still surges. It will drop to 1500 rpms then bounce back up to 2500 rpms.

It isnt...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-27-2004, 01:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 771
Posted By svanky10

I took the cap off today and disconnected the...

I took the cap off today and disconnected the ignition module. Ran it up to Advanced Auto and the module tested out fine. I also check the timing and all the wires are connected in the correct...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-22-2004, 01:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 771
Posted By svanky10

I sprayed carb cleaner around the intake gasket...

I sprayed carb cleaner around the intake gasket and egr valve and no apparent change in rpms was noticeable. I didn't spray around the tbi gasket but will give it a shot.

I did notice however...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-22-2004, 10:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 771
Posted By svanky10

ok today i started the car up and when it drops...

ok today i started the car up and when it drops to 1000 rpms it starts to loop...... it will do this for about a minute or so and then drops, picks back up and starts to loop again...... the next...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-22-2004, 09:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 771
Posted By svanky10

Im assuming it is a MAP TBI....... i do not have...

Im assuming it is a MAP TBI....... i do not have a scan tool or datalogging software. The only code it throws is a 24 which is the VSS.

Would a couple backfires blow one of the intake gaskets?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-21-2004, 08:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 771
Posted By svanky10

Idle LOOPING / lack of power....

Hi Guys,

Im frustrated now... finally solved the no start with a new ignition coil. At this point in time, after the car is started it runs at approx 1700 rpms then drops down to 1100. When it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-16-2004, 07:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 786
Posted By svanky10

nailed er' on the head boys! the spark was kinda...

nailed er' on the head boys! the spark was kinda weak so i went and bought new wires.... still a little weak. bought a new coil, unhooked the old, hooked the new one up and what do you know..... ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-16-2004, 04:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 786
Posted By svanky10

also tried starting with the pedal to the...

also tried starting with the pedal to the floor...... nothing, acts like it wants to crank but nothing happens.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-16-2004, 04:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 786
Posted By svanky10

You're right it might be the CTS, if you mean the...

You're right it might be the CTS, if you mean the coolant temp sensor. If I remember correctly, sends out 5 vlts and whatever it gets back is how it measures the temp. right. Well, it there a chart...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-16-2004, 04:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 786
Posted By svanky10

It's hard to check the fuel pressure because it's...

It's hard to check the fuel pressure because it's TBI, I'd have to rig up something and tee in the line. Besides that, it smells like it's flooding.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-16-2004, 04:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 786
Posted By svanky10

Do you think I might have blown the intake, or is...

Do you think I might have blown the intake, or is there something else that could be leaning out the mixture bad enough where it wouldn't start. I was thinking that the timing chain might have...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-16-2004, 04:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 786
Posted By svanky10

I gapped the plugs at 0.35 and they are wet when...

I gapped the plugs at 0.35 and they are wet when I take them out. I've checked to see of the cylinders are getting spark and they are. I also looked inside the throttle body to make sure there is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-16-2004, 03:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 786
Posted By svanky10

timing is at 4 before the TDC.......

timing is at 4 before the TDC.......
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-16-2004, 03:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 786
Posted By svanky10

i checked for spark when the old ones were in. ...

i checked for spark when the old ones were in. was getting good spark. replaced the old ones seeing as the gap had increased to approx. 45. tried cranking and it still wont start. sounds like it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-16-2004, 11:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 786
Posted By svanky10

Timing Chain or Ignition Component failure?

Can someone tell me a little bit about how the timing chain works? If it breaks, is there a particular noise that it would make? Not sure if this is the problem, but the cars engine light came on...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-11-2004, 03:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 706
Posted By svanky10

vss

I just read an article that said the cause of the problem might be the ignition module. I am leaving the link to this page. keep me posted.

Problem: ...
Forum: TBI
07-10-2004, 05:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 517
Posted By svanky10

instead of reconditioning the IAC, I think im...

instead of reconditioning the IAC, I think im going to buy a new one. is there any proper installation proceedures? Also, it is a 91 Camaro RS V8 305 with approx. 180,000 miles or so on it..... ...
Forum: TBI
07-10-2004, 05:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 517
Posted By svanky10

Ok well ever since the problem occured i have...

Ok well ever since the problem occured i have replaced all of the following...... due to breaking off a bolt in the intake manifold. New intake, replaced all gaskets etc., thermostat, cap, rotor,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-10-2004, 05:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 706
Posted By svanky10

hey man im having the same problem. check to see...

hey man im having the same problem. check to see if the speedometer works after hooking a drill up to the sensor. if it does then it is something within the housing. sensor could be mounted up...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-10-2004, 05:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 517
Posted By svanky10

hook a drill up to the speed sensor and spin it. ...

hook a drill up to the speed sensor and spin it. if it spins then it is something in the housing. if it doesn't spin, it could be the vss or the cluster or a bad ground.
Forum: TBI
07-10-2004, 03:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 517
Posted By svanky10

IDLE Trouble

ok guys, here is the problem...... The car starts but will not idle. only can get it to idle if you peddle the gas. then it will idle. put it in drive and give er' gas and there is no power. I...
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