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Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-23-2011, 03:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 996
Posted By HalfInchWrench

Re: EGR problems only in drive/reverse

I cleaned up a bunch of the body/engine grounds today and the egr is actually working now in drive. So are the reverse lights when they should be. I adjusted nothing. I'm going to go thru the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-22-2011, 07:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 491
Posted By HalfInchWrench

Re: She just will NOT fire

Warm the problems are worse likely cause expanding metal/plastic in the cap is just enough to throw it off from making a good arc across the rotor to the cap post. Could even be a hair line crack...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-22-2011, 06:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 491
Posted By HalfInchWrench

Re: She just will NOT fire

The most obvious thing would be the cap and rotor. Those are cheap and need changing as part of routine maintenance anyway. If it were the coil, ign module or pick up module, it wouldn't just...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-22-2011, 06:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 506
Posted By HalfInchWrench

Re: 92 3.1 RS wont start

Try a little bit of gas thru the TB. You need 3 things, spark, fuel and air. Sounds like you have spark and air. If it runs for a second or two with a bit of gas then its time to track down...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-22-2011, 05:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 996
Posted By HalfInchWrench

EGR problems only in drive/reverse

This is a 95 350 that I want to transplant into a 91 Camaro but want to get the bugs out of it pre transplant so there will be less issues to deal with later on. Since I have the chance to try it in...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
05-05-2006, 04:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 500
Posted By HalfInchWrench

Gonna do it? A big ol' 871? Think it's worth...

Gonna do it? A big ol' 871? Think it's worth it? There are better ways to make power. Oh sorry, yolu wanted a supercharger instead of a blower!

I'm not sure why but all power assisted cars in...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
05-04-2006, 07:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 797
Posted By HalfInchWrench

I'm gonna have one of them them burb's myself...

I'm gonna have one of them them burb's myself real soon. The same one I dragged home that 305 with. No rust tho, oilsprayed since new. I hate rust even more now after me and my wielder spent a...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
05-04-2006, 07:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 797
Posted By HalfInchWrench

That wouldn't be an "F" series ferd would it Daz?...

That wouldn't be an "F" series ferd would it Daz?

I might just show up too with a couple of real F cars.
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
12-24-2005, 12:44 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,824
Posted By HalfInchWrench

Paint 85Z before the end of january. Replace...

Paint 85Z before the end of january.
Replace the worn out 305 in the 87 GTA and paint it soon after. Hoping to be done by the end of feb.

That should take care of the winter beaters for a while....
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
11-28-2005, 12:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 833
Posted By HalfInchWrench

You can't be talking about VinceM and PaulM. It...

You can't be talking about VinceM and PaulM. It ooosted to be VinceM and DavidD! They ooosta get into some funny scraps.
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
11-28-2005, 12:29 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 14,243
Posted By HalfInchWrench

Lawn mowers and Snow Blowers polute much more...

Lawn mowers and Snow Blowers polute much more than your most polluting of vehicles. Two stroke engines polute bad, like about 800mi of driving for the same time as it would take average lawn mower...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
11-28-2005, 12:23 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 14,243
Posted By HalfInchWrench

When they broke the story on global news they...

When they broke the story on global news they must of made up some of it, I saw it with my own eyes. They stated the McSquinty gov. was gonna pass the bill.

Sounded ok to me.....

What a f'n...
Forum: TPI
11-20-2005, 02:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 780
Posted By HalfInchWrench

You sir have a vac leak. Look harder. Check the...

You sir have a vac leak. Look harder. Check the orb of power and the HVAC controls. Can be hiding well. I like a non lit propane torch or starter fluid or TB/carb cleaner for finding vac. leaks. ...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-20-2005, 01:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 622
Posted By HalfInchWrench

The 92 RS has a governer on the top speed. Was...

The 92 RS has a governer on the top speed. Was because of the tires it came with origionally. They were not Z rated so GM had to protect their ***.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-20-2005, 01:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 716
Posted By HalfInchWrench

Ask them to make it the way they said they would....

Ask them to make it the way they said they would. IE work under the conditions you requested. Do you have this in writing? If not then be nice to them and hope they will fix it.

If you got...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-20-2005, 01:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 442
Posted By HalfInchWrench

I'd do all new bearings and races or look at them...

I'd do all new bearings and races or look at them closely. Your pinion nut may have backed off. They need to be steaked tho many never heard of it or practice it. No matter what you need new...
Forum: Body
11-20-2005, 12:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 795
Posted By HalfInchWrench

Won't find one of them things on the road 15...

Won't find one of them things on the road 15 years from now, underpowered economy car that is ment to be disposed of when it's worn out. 3rd gens will live on. They are F bodies.
Forum: Body
11-20-2005, 12:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 795
Posted By HalfInchWrench

5 yes 5 sections of sunroof and 3rd genners...

5 yes 5 sections of sunroof and 3rd genners complain about leaky t-roofs......


Think about it for a few minutes before you comit to it.
Forum: Body
11-20-2005, 12:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 617
Posted By HalfInchWrench

Try different combos of sockets and extensions. ...

Try different combos of sockets and extensions. One of them will work. Last year I did the heater core in my 87 GTA. I didn't go down from the top. Didn't remove the dash. Can't remember the...
Forum: Body
11-20-2005, 12:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 799
Posted By HalfInchWrench

There is a vent for the tank right in front of...

There is a vent for the tank right in front of it. Kinda the back of the drivers side rear passenger seat attached to the floor pan. It's white and will have a rubber hose attached to it. Under...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
11-20-2005, 12:28 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 14,243
Posted By HalfInchWrench

From what I understood, this is purposed...

From what I understood, this is purposed legistation. It hasn't passed yet. I'm just po'd that some clown even brought it up. Who ever the bone head is needs to looooze his seat. We need...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
11-20-2005, 12:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 587
Posted By HalfInchWrench

I had no idea they were worth so much. I've been...

I had no idea they were worth so much. I've been hanging on to mine thinking now is not the right time to use them for what ever gut feeling I had. Threw a 97 WS6 exhaust on the 85Z last year. ...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
11-19-2005, 11:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 715
Posted By HalfInchWrench

I'm close to you and can pick those up for about...

I'm close to you and can pick those up for about $30 from the scrap yard. You might have to wait a couple of months but I will find you one. Let me know and if you are interested I'll get you one.
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
11-19-2005, 11:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 295
Posted By HalfInchWrench

$1.

$1.
Forum: Body
11-19-2005, 10:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 799
Posted By HalfInchWrench

It's called oil canning. Never ever heard it...

It's called oil canning. Never ever heard it from a gas tank tho. Check your vent and canister for correct operation. Something ain't right.
Forum: Body
11-19-2005, 10:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,058
Posted By HalfInchWrench

That isn't glued. That's where it melted into...

That isn't glued. That's where it melted into the drain hole patch the factory used. Damn that drain hole patch and the drain hole and the brainiac that came up with the plan. Good for rust is all...
Forum: Body
11-19-2005, 10:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,893
Posted By HalfInchWrench

Take a piece of level ground. Check it for...

Take a piece of level ground. Check it for level. Then park the car on the same level spot and put the level on the spoiler. Figure out which way the force would be. If you want to get...
Forum: Parts Wanted 2006
11-19-2005, 09:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 397
Posted By HalfInchWrench

Out of curiosity, how did you break your existing...

Out of curiosity, how did you break your existing housing? I've seen broken 9 bolts but never the housing.
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
11-19-2005, 09:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 407
Posted By HalfInchWrench

You might want to lower your price a bit. I...

You might want to lower your price a bit. I bought a simular millage 305 engine in the spring for $100. There are folks on here that gave them away for free. If you don't believe me try a search....
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
11-19-2005, 08:57 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 14,243
Posted By HalfInchWrench

Two words. F**k them!!! If I have to I'll...

Two words. F**k them!!! If I have to I'll regester my cars out of province. Was looking foreward to the 85 hitting the 20 year mark and it did. The 87 was next. I wasn't happy about the...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
11-19-2005, 10:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 587
Posted By HalfInchWrench

What are those things worth? I have a set of...

What are those things worth? I have a set of brand new ones that came on a SLP take off exhaust. Muffler, tailpipes and tips. Less than a mile on them. Been hanging from the garage rafters since...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
11-19-2005, 10:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 685
Posted By HalfInchWrench

Here is how much I would need on both left and...

Here is how much I would need on both left and right sides. If you could take a pic before you chop would be great. Just draw a line on the qtr's.

What kind of chopping stuff you have? I...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
11-18-2005, 10:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 277
Posted By HalfInchWrench

V6 MAF's same as the V8's? I am just curious. ...

V6 MAF's same as the V8's? I am just curious. Just bought a spare from this fourm about 2 weeks ago.
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
11-18-2005, 02:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 685
Posted By HalfInchWrench

Two folks who were goning to sell them to me...

Two folks who were goning to sell them to me before wanted $45 and $50. Not including shipping of course. Likely will be that much or more to ship. They both disappeared. One person mistakingly...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
11-18-2005, 10:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 833
Posted By HalfInchWrench

That sure is a purdy block. Any idea how much...

That sure is a purdy block. Any idea how much it weighs vs a regular block?
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
11-18-2005, 10:40 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,589
Posted By HalfInchWrench

Ted do you remember the aprox date you sent the...

Ted do you remember the aprox date you sent the console lid and steering column piece? They haven't shown up yet. Other items I bought at the same time from others in the US arrived weeks ago.
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
11-18-2005, 10:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 685
Posted By HalfInchWrench

I'm another who hates to see a rust free car sent...

I'm another who hates to see a rust free car sent to the crusher.

Having that out of the way, would you consider cutting the rear quarter edges around the wheel wells out and sending to me. Just...
Forum: Body
11-15-2005, 11:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 625
Posted By HalfInchWrench

Sounds like your lock is worn out. Did you lube...

Sounds like your lock is worn out. Did you lube it twice a year like you are supposed to?
Forum: Body
11-15-2005, 11:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,670
Posted By HalfInchWrench

Like stock. #19 black with gold skirts. Put...

Like stock. #19 black with gold skirts. Put the right stripes on too. That looks ultra cool. Please don't post that pic again. It hurts my eyes and is against fourm rules, not 3rd gen related. ...
Forum: Body
11-15-2005, 11:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 817
Posted By HalfInchWrench

Looks like a lot of bondo on the right hand side...

Looks like a lot of bondo on the right hand side QP. What happened there?
Forum: Body
11-15-2005, 11:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,893
Posted By HalfInchWrench

I hated the 91-92 style birds when they came out....

I hated the 91-92 style birds when they came out. Had every intention of converting my 91GTA to the -90 style when
I bought it. It's grown on me so I changed my mind and will leave the 91 looking...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-12-2005, 01:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 928
Posted By HalfInchWrench

Running too thin or lean is my guess. Tuning...

Running too thin or lean is my guess. Tuning needed to be fattened up.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-12-2005, 01:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,870
Posted By HalfInchWrench

45 cold then the heavy oil is good for your...

45 cold then the heavy oil is good for your engine. What does it drop down to when warmed up? Say 20 minutes of driving.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-12-2005, 01:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 437
Posted By HalfInchWrench

Heater valve with the wrong connections.

Heater valve with the wrong connections.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-12-2005, 01:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 993
Posted By HalfInchWrench

You could by a maf here in the for sale fourm....

You could by a maf here in the for sale fourm. Anywhere from $30-75 anytime. Should have come here first and learned about your car instead of a "parts swapper" tinkering with it. Hope you asked...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-12-2005, 01:34 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,420
Posted By HalfInchWrench

That freakin' thing is boasting a "Fram" oil...

That freakin' thing is boasting a "Fram" oil filter too. There is no shame!!! :D
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-12-2005, 01:32 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,420
Posted By HalfInchWrench

It's a Camaro but what's with all the French?

It's a Camaro but what's with all the French?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-12-2005, 01:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 590
Posted By HalfInchWrench

Tell them to ask a tranny shop. Not what their...

Tell them to ask a tranny shop. Not what their own ignorant minds have made up.

Don't let him move it till he fixes it. You paid for a working car and don't have one. Have him replace the...
Forum: Body
11-12-2005, 01:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,135
Posted By HalfInchWrench

Minor problem if you bring everything else into...

Minor problem if you bring everything else into the picture. What do the lower wheel wells and the drivers side rocker panel right at the pedal area look like?

Good?

Sounds like a real fixer...
Forum: Body
11-12-2005, 01:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,135
Posted By HalfInchWrench

You needed new metal. Betya it will be back...

You needed new metal. Betya it will be back worse than ever within 3 years.
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