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Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-21-2007, 05:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 649
Posted By OffspringPhreak

Re: Asking For Random Advice(Putting in new cam and lifters.).

I agree I ****ing hate dealing with a car's computer stuff.

I haven't touched the car since I parked it; but the codes I got from the car(I have them written down) were 43(ECM and/or ESC) and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-21-2007, 02:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 649
Posted By OffspringPhreak

Re: Asking For Random Advice(Putting in new cam and lifters.).

Thanks for the concerns and inquiries Sonix; after some long thinking, I looked back and found this thread that I started a long time ago; and realized that I didn't get a chance to test ECM with all...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-21-2007, 11:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 649
Posted By OffspringPhreak

Re: Asking For Random Advice(Putting in new cam and lifters.).

Sorry in that previous post I mean to say I *think* they said it was a collapsed lifter(it's been a year since any conversation with them about my car has taken place). I'll ask 'em about it when I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-21-2007, 10:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 649
Posted By OffspringPhreak

Re: Asking For Random Advice(Putting in new cam and lifters.).

After going through some extensive diagnostic steps both of my friends concluded a collapsed lifter(Before it stopped running I took it to several places--Including the GM dealership; and have had...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-20-2007, 10:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 649
Posted By OffspringPhreak

Re: Asking For Random Advice(Putting in new cam and lifters.).

Oh no no no that's not something I wanted to hear : / I'm guessing the camshaft problem isn't *too* much of a problem(this is the first time I'm hearing about it)?

But anyways, thanks for the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-20-2007, 09:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 649
Posted By OffspringPhreak

Asking For Random Advice(Putting in new cam and lifters.).

I'm replacing the cam/lifters in my '90 305 TPI(A little more than a year ago it just began running really rough then eventually got to a point where it wouldn't even crank up--I had two engine savvy...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-03-2006, 08:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 560
Posted By OffspringPhreak

My friend bought an old Cutlass that was sitting...

My friend bought an old Cutlass that was sitting in a field untouched for at least 8 years(maybe more we never found out). Gave it a tune up and replaced a couple small things(fuel lines, rebuilt...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-25-2006, 08:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,035
Posted By OffspringPhreak

Yeah good point, I was just hoping it would've...

Yeah good point, I was just hoping it would've been less.
Forum: Engine Swap
05-25-2006, 07:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,035
Posted By OffspringPhreak

4 grand? Ouch that hurts lol. Thanks for...

4 grand? Ouch that hurts lol.

Thanks for the link/advice. I'm still trying to decide what to do(I figure that the money I pour into it will be worth it since I never plan on getting rid of the...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-25-2006, 03:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,035
Posted By OffspringPhreak

305 TPI Rebuild/Swap Options

Ok, I have a '90 Iroc with a stock 305 TPI. The engine has been giving me trouble for a long time(beautiful car, sadly the engine shows all the wear and tear). It's got a collapsed lifter along...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-24-2005, 06:43 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,325
Posted By OffspringPhreak

yeah i got people saying that a lot(from bad fuel...

yeah i got people saying that a lot(from bad fuel pump to bad fuel injectors). bought a fuel pressure guage and checked it a couple of weeks ago and it was well in range with what the Haynes book...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-23-2005, 10:58 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,325
Posted By OffspringPhreak

it's a little shorter than my hand and black--on...

it's a little shorter than my hand and black--on the back of the box it says it tests fuel injectors, sensors, alternators, spark plug wires, ignition and charging systems, battery condition and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-23-2005, 01:03 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,325
Posted By OffspringPhreak

stupid question--Actron Digital Multimeter will...

stupid question--Actron Digital Multimeter will work right? picked it up earlier since i was in town(60 damn bucks!). just wanna make sure it's what i need before i open it up and tinker with it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-21-2005, 11:09 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,325
Posted By OffspringPhreak

actually i never mentioned it but i replaced the...

actually i never mentioned it but i replaced the PCV valve a day or so after the tune up(ironically that was when i was going by ear on what i "should" replace rather than just looking at the engine...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-20-2005, 08:13 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,325
Posted By OffspringPhreak

damn sounds like i'm gonna be busy, again thanks...

damn sounds like i'm gonna be busy, again thanks for the info i really appreciate it. over the course of the weekend and week i'll check what you said out and post what i find and what i have to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-19-2005, 08:21 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,325
Posted By OffspringPhreak

ok, sorry for the wait, this week was damn long...

ok, sorry for the wait, this week was damn long but hell if i had any time to do anything. i managed to finally replace the starter(that was a bitch--who's damn idea was it to put the exhaust in the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-13-2005, 09:12 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,325
Posted By OffspringPhreak

thanks, i told my bro about it today and he says...

thanks, i told my bro about it today and he says that he knew it. i know he's a moron, but i think it's mostly him being jealous(he's always wanted an Iroc). so now that i finally got it through my...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-13-2005, 08:48 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,325
Posted By OffspringPhreak

that's so awesome, seriously that's MacGuyver...

that's so awesome, seriously that's MacGuyver type **** i love it! i've somewhat heard about it but i haven't had anyone tell me exactly how to do it, thanks(i take it i just get the code to an auto...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-13-2005, 03:29 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,325
Posted By OffspringPhreak

wow this thing is just dragging on and on. ok. ...

wow this thing is just dragging on and on. ok. i bought a new starter yesterday(it needs it), and the computer at my brother's work is broken(suprise suprise). so i went to the GM place. they...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-07-2005, 11:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,325
Posted By OffspringPhreak

thanks i really appreciate it. this is one...

thanks i really appreciate it. this is one weekend i hope never happens again.

as for the car, i guess i can wait to get the code and then go from there(well, that seems like the smart move right...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-07-2005, 06:50 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,325
Posted By OffspringPhreak

sorry the engine code will have to wait till...

sorry the engine code will have to wait till later this week. between one of my close friends trying to commit suicide and my mom getting into a car wreck that damn car has been the last thing on my...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-02-2005, 01:37 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,325
Posted By OffspringPhreak

damn, well back when i gave it a tune up(took it...

damn, well back when i gave it a tune up(took it to one of my brother's friends that helped me a little with it and stuff), his words were "damn sounds like it's missin", but after that he really...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-02-2005, 01:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,048
Posted By OffspringPhreak

guess i should rebuild the tranny then, if...

guess i should rebuild the tranny then, if anything to get the performance i'm supposed to get out of it. wish i had a damn shop, but thanks for the clarification everybody i've never heard anything...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-02-2005, 01:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,048
Posted By OffspringPhreak

or does the idea scare me? uh huh. :eek: ...

or does the idea scare me? uh huh. :eek:

the problem here isn't the services, it's places that are supposed to help you out giving you bull****. but anyway i'm going through things one at a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-01-2005, 01:49 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,325
Posted By OffspringPhreak

TV cable huh? i'll see about checking that out...

TV cable huh? i'll see about checking that out too then, thanks.






yeah just about everywhere here has given me the runaround numerous times(hell one place swore it was the differential...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-01-2005, 01:28 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,325
Posted By OffspringPhreak

it's cool about the question i know all my posts...

it's cool about the question i know all my posts are way too long and i really don't list what i've done in anykind of logical way lol.

the car runs fine just cruising down the road, no shaking or...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-01-2005, 01:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,409
Posted By OffspringPhreak

good to hear you took care of some of your...

good to hear you took care of some of your problems hope you get it running the way it should soon.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-01-2005, 01:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,048
Posted By OffspringPhreak

oh wow now i feel like somewhat of an idiot,...

oh wow now i feel like somewhat of an idiot, thanks for clearing that up(guess i'm just used to getting screwed over by the "top car people" in this crummy town).

so with my luck i'll just leave...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-31-2005, 07:35 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,325
Posted By OffspringPhreak

oh no don't say EGR valve please don't! here's...

oh no don't say EGR valve please don't! here's the story with mine--none of the auto parts stores around here had an EGR valve(actually, i never even thought about going to the GM place). the type...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-31-2005, 07:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,048
Posted By OffspringPhreak

yeah i figured that. shocking isn't it? ...

yeah i figured that. shocking isn't it? according to this town that guy is qualified to do transmission jobs at the GM place, yet i'm "not qualified" to even work at walmart doing half assed oil...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-31-2005, 02:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,409
Posted By OffspringPhreak

eratic tach and slow acceleration? mine has that...

eratic tach and slow acceleration? mine has that problem too ('90 Iroc 305tpi).

my tach jumps around whenever it feels like (idling, while driving, just whenever). it's been doing that ever...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-31-2005, 02:24 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,325
Posted By OffspringPhreak

sorry i forgot all about this board and this...

sorry i forgot all about this board and this post(been sick)

--checked the tranny fluid it seems fine. right color, right smell and everything. haven't changed the fluid/filter yet, will be...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-31-2005, 02:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,048
Posted By OffspringPhreak

Changing trans fluid a bad thing?

to make a long story short--my car has dramatic acceleration problems(still trying to figure out what it is), but since the car has about 126,000 miles on it, i figure a tranny fluid/filter change...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-18-2005, 05:22 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,325
Posted By OffspringPhreak

ugh i figured that would be the case(damn that...

ugh i figured that would be the case(damn that sucks, i poured about 3 grand into this thing just on tires/suspension stuff since that was all **** when i got the car). thanks for telling me what to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-18-2005, 02:12 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,325
Posted By OffspringPhreak

acceleration problems. tried just about everything...

ok, let's try this again-- i have a '90 Iroc. TPI, with a 305(or 350, still have to run the engine numbers).

here's the problem--the car runs fine. except during acceleration. you can be...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-14-2005, 03:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 788
Posted By OffspringPhreak

ok if i don't get many replies from this i'll...

ok if i don't get many replies from this i'll just start up another thread since my "305 or 350?" question has been answered.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-11-2005, 03:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 788
Posted By OffspringPhreak

yup, so far it's been through 2 sets of plugs and...

yup, so far it's been through 2 sets of plugs and 3 sets of wires since i got it. checked them, double checked them, then triple checked them. plugs are gapped correctly, wires are good running to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-11-2005, 03:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 788
Posted By OffspringPhreak

the GM place cranked it up to about 14-15 and it...

the GM place cranked it up to about 14-15 and it sounded a hell of a lot better than it being low(and no matter what i cahnge it to it still drops really low when the engine gets to operating temp. ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-11-2005, 02:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 788
Posted By OffspringPhreak

ok, despite being sick and having a rough...

ok, despite being sick and having a rough weekend, i managed to run to Sears and pick up a fuel pressure test guage and stuff.

according to Haynes, the pressure should be between 34-47 psi. since...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-07-2005, 08:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 788
Posted By OffspringPhreak

haha that's awesome, yes the Offspring rules,...

haha that's awesome, yes the Offspring rules, hopefully i'll be seeing them next month in North Carolina(my first real concert!).

ok, i think it has a MAF sensor(any way to tell between MAF and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-07-2005, 08:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 788
Posted By OffspringPhreak

oh ok, thanks. i'll buy a fuel pressure gauge...

oh ok, thanks. i'll buy a fuel pressure gauge and do that this weekend, hopefully tomorrow i'll get a chance to do that. again thanks.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-07-2005, 05:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 788
Posted By OffspringPhreak

had a CAT back pressure test done to it. no...

had a CAT back pressure test done to it. no build up in pressure or anything. though the guy said that my stock mufflers and stuff were Flomasters(this is coming from the top muffler place in this...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-07-2005, 05:36 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,984
Posted By OffspringPhreak

wow that's kidna scary. it's sad when someone...

wow that's kidna scary. it's sad when someone keys a car just because of what kind it is. only have to worry about that here with the Ricers though.

if i caught someone keying my car i'm afraid...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-07-2005, 04:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 788
Posted By OffspringPhreak

ok, still don't know what the problem is. ...

ok, still don't know what the problem is.

the idle seems to get lower and lower everytime i drive it(sad to say, i don't drive much, mostly because of flashbacks to my older Z28 cutting out...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-20-2005, 10:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 788
Posted By OffspringPhreak

oh don't worry i don't let him anywhere near it,...

oh don't worry i don't let him anywhere near it, that stuff with him came when i let my brother drive the car for a couple of days so he can get it through his head that that car has less...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-19-2005, 06:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 788
Posted By OffspringPhreak

305 or 350?

i know this is a stupid question, but here's some background--according to the VIN number, the engine in my car is a 305. but it has the intake manifold of a 350. is that possible? or did someone...
Forum: Body
06-13-2005, 11:20 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,065
Posted By OffspringPhreak

holy **** i never even thought of that. i used...

holy **** i never even thought of that. i used to have the t-tops in the back seat of my Z28 all the time! anyone ever burn their damn hands on t-tops while taking them off? i did that when i...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-29-2005, 04:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 669
Posted By OffspringPhreak

ah ok, i kinda figured that but none of my...

ah ok, i kinda figured that but none of my mechanic friends will really give me a straight answer(even when they're under the hood). thanks though, still troubleshooting, tomorrow i'll replace the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-29-2005, 02:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 669
Posted By OffspringPhreak

hope nobody minds me just extending this thread...

hope nobody minds me just extending this thread instead of making a new one, but i bought a new Fuel Filter today(according to the book i have i have to relieve the system of pressure, and says i...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-22-2005, 01:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 669
Posted By OffspringPhreak

i did before and the code for the EGR valve and...

i did before and the code for the EGR valve and EGR solenoid came up(replaced both of those, which is fun on a TPI!! who the hell designed that engine?). been trying to take it to my bro's work...
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