Third Generation F-Body Message Boards

 
Page 1 of 10
1
2
3
4
5
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: gta_knight
Showing results 1 to 50 of 500
Search took 0.13 seconds.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-19-2023, 08:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 618
Posted By gta_knight

Re: Where's that whine...diff or tailshaft?

I've done that. It's quite noisy spinning the driveshaft at the transmission but that's what they sound like with the one way clutch. Spinning the back wheels with the driveshaft disconnected is...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-18-2023, 03:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 618
Posted By gta_knight

Where's that whine...diff or tailshaft?

I've got a pretty distinctive whine when driving my 87. It had the transmission fully rebuilt in November last year and I noticed it after getting it back from having it rebuilt. We took it out and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2023, 02:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 347
Posted By gta_knight

Re: Dizzy turning wrong way to advance?!

Ah right. I could of sworn you turned it clockwise to advance it. Oh well!

Only mystery now is why the timing is way up at 20 degrees or whatever when it was at 10 degrees last time I set it. ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2023, 02:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 347
Posted By gta_knight

Dizzy turning wrong way to advance?!

So....I thought I'd investigate a little misfire. Long story short I think the dizzy was in one cylinder off when installed so all the plug leads were out. I had to pop a few off to get the cap off...
Forum: Carburetors
09-03-2023, 04:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 674
Posted By gta_knight

Re: Edelbrock running too rich

There was nothing about the carburetor that came with the car unfortunately. I guess the garage that fitted it didn't put the box or manual in the car
Forum: Carburetors
09-03-2023, 06:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 674
Posted By gta_knight

Edelbrock running too rich

Hi all. I bought my 87 a year ago and it had not long had a new Edelbrock carb fitted. The engine is a goodwrench crate motor with around 27k on it.

I'm not really a carb guy so ive never pulled...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-13-2023, 08:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 234
Posted By gta_knight

Re: Squeeling and clicking noise?!

Thanks man. Yeah it makes sense to have both UJ's replaced with the driveshaft coming off anyway.

im just going off what I've read up on here and a few YouTube videos saying the squeel noise is...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-13-2023, 03:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 234
Posted By gta_knight

Squeeling and clicking noise?!

Been chasing this noise which is driving me crazy when driving. I thought it was the rear diff. Even though the trans has recently been rebuilt and the noise started after that...

Spun the wheels...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-29-2023, 11:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 365
Posted By gta_knight

Re: 9 bolt whine

Thanks but im all the way up in Newcastle. There's a local place I've used before for my first Trans am so I'd get them to do it
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-29-2023, 07:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 365
Posted By gta_knight

9 bolt whine

Got a 9 bolt in my 87 Trans Am. It started whining a bit not long after I bought the car, checked the oil and it seemed pretty damn low.

I've filled it up with the thick Lucas diff oil that's...
Forum: Brakes
07-27-2023, 07:17 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 139
Posted By gta_knight

Weird groan / binding noise

Hi all

Got a intermittent noise on my 87. I fitted new discs, pads and calipers months ago and the car had been fine. Lately if I'm driving along after a little while, at certain speeds or if I...
Forum: Carburetors
03-14-2023, 11:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 605
Posted By gta_knight

Re: Have to pump the pedal forever!?

Great reply thanks. Well one thing i have done which has vastly helped is the idle mixture screws. Got that set with the highest vacuum possible and it starts a hell of a lot easier now. I let the...
Forum: Carburetors
03-01-2023, 12:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 605
Posted By gta_knight

Have to pump the pedal forever!?

Hey guys.

Got an 87 Trans Am, 5.7 goodwrench crate motor. Everything is edelbrock up top. Edelbrock performer carb is only about a year old (fitted before I bought the car)

So I'm not really...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-28-2022, 05:03 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 373
Posted By gta_knight

Best Edelbrock carb tv bracket?

Hey guys.

I'm just wondering what people with a 350 motor, edelbrock carb and a 700r4 are using for their cable bracket off the side of the carb.

The one on mine was really loose. The guy that...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-01-2022, 11:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 683
Posted By gta_knight

Re: Just had trans rebuilt and have doubts...

He did have to correct the bracket on the carb as he said it was at the wrong angle and full of slack. He showed me that when I collected it and it's nice and solid.

could the slight whine be the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-29-2022, 01:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 683
Posted By gta_knight

Re: Just had trans rebuilt and have doubts...

Yup. I still havnt touched it as im ill at the minute. I will hopefully adjust it at the weekend and if it's still not right and makes the noise then it's going back I guess
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-28-2022, 12:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 683
Posted By gta_knight

Re: Just had trans rebuilt and have doubts...

No he only replaced the clutch packs. Seals, rebuilt torque convertor and he had to fix the issue with the TV cable. A previous place ( before I bought the car ) forced a TV cable in there. It was...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-27-2022, 05:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 683
Posted By gta_knight

Re: Just had trans rebuilt and have doubts...

I havnt touched it yet. I drove it home and its just sat on the driveway. I will take it out today though.

It's the cars 700R4 yeah. He's put Z-Pak clutches in he said as they are much better...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-26-2022, 06:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 683
Posted By gta_knight

Just had trans rebuilt and have doubts...

Just looking for another opinion really. I just collected my car yesterday after it's had the trans rebuilt. The place has been doing gearboxes and axles for over 35 years and he came highly...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-22-2022, 02:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,913
Posted By gta_knight

Re: Vogtland vs Eibach springs?

So youve got all the suspension mods my car has and the same shocks. But stock springs??? I might have to just get a set of these standard duty moog springs then and maybe cut one coil off...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-22-2022, 02:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,913
Posted By gta_knight

Re: Vogtland vs Eibach springs?

Yup. There's like 4 different moog springs options for the front too. I'm guessing ones listed as standard duty would have a softer spring rate than the heavy duty ones. I might go for them
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-22-2022, 02:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,913
Posted By gta_knight

Re: Vogtland vs Eibach springs?

It's got the red KYB ones up front and adjustable KYB ones at the rear. I've never touched the dial though I'm not sure what it's set at or how old they are
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-21-2022, 04:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,913
Posted By gta_knight

Re: Vogtland vs Eibach springs?

Firming things up seems to be the problem for me thats the trouble lol.

I had a V6 firebird last year as a project. I fitted new shocks front and back and the previous owner fitted new front...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-13-2022, 03:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,913
Posted By gta_knight

Vogtland vs Eibach springs?

Hi all

My car has got Eibach pro kit springs fitted and the ride is very firm and the car crashes over the slightest bumps in the roads.

is anyone here using the Vogtland springs on their car? ...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-24-2022, 11:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 428
Posted By gta_knight

TV cable fitment issue inside the trans!

Trans shop called me to say the universal cable that was on the car was garbage. Looked like it had been forced in and someone had put sealant around it.

Ordered a new cable which is like a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-20-2022, 01:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 402
Posted By gta_knight

Re: Best TV detent cable??

The transmission guy confirmed it was the 44" cable which is what this one is. So that's a promising start I guess. Ha ha
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-20-2022, 12:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 402
Posted By gta_knight

Re: Best TV detent cable??

Well I've done a bit of review reading and I've ordered a pioneer cable from rock auto. Seen good reviews of this one on various pages and it looks exactly like the original cable.

The other...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-20-2022, 08:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 402
Posted By gta_knight

Best TV detent cable??

Hi all.

My 87 is in getting a trans rebuild and hes asked if i can order an original GM cable as its got a universal one on and he said it's broken.

I'm in the UK and everything I'm searching...
Forum: Body
09-27-2022, 11:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 281
Posted By gta_knight

Re: 87 silver colour help

thanks mate. However that's the slightly darker silver GM used.

Looks like I've found what I need though. A list of all different suppliers codes for the right colour so he should have at...
Forum: Body
09-27-2022, 04:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 281
Posted By gta_knight

87 silver colour help

Hi all.

Got an 87 Trans Am. It needs some paint done on it. It was repainted years ago in the original colour which I've been told is WA9021 however my paint supply place shows nothing on his...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
09-12-2022, 01:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 522
Posted By gta_knight

Re: 235 width on GTA rims?

I managed to get a new set of 245 55 r16s for the rear which look great. Old tyres top and the new ones on the bottom of the pic

There's a guy here in the UK with 225 width on his fronts and they...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
08-12-2022, 10:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 522
Posted By gta_knight

Re: 235 width on GTA rims?

I think 235 is still a pretty good width tyre so it will look fine. As long as they aren't being stretched on the rims and they are all good that's all I'm really worried about for now
Forum: Wheels and Tires
08-12-2022, 07:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 522
Posted By gta_knight

235 width on GTA rims?

Hi all.

Really struggling to find the correct 245 50 r16 tyres here in the UK.

I seem to be able to get 235 50 r16 though. I didn't mind dropping a little width if they will work OK on these...
Forum: V6
02-22-2022, 03:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 493
Posted By gta_knight

Idle like a rollercoaster

This is a problem a friend is having with her 3.1 Camaro. She's over 4 hours away so I can't just go round easily so I'm trying to get an idea of what could be going on.

She starts the car and...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-31-2021, 08:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,977
Posted By gta_knight

Re: Stupid mistake with steering linkages

It's not uncommon for manufacturers to alter parts for older cars I guess.

These were all ordered together from Rock Auto, all Mevotech brand. I would of rather went with ac delco but I...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-31-2021, 08:34 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,977
Posted By gta_knight

Re: Stupid mistake with steering linkages

It's weird because the inner tie rods that connect to the centre link have castle nuts and pins but the outer tie rods have the solid thread and locking nut?

The threaded part is that long I could...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-30-2021, 05:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,977
Posted By gta_knight

Re: Stupid mistake with steering linkages

Yeah I've already decided I'm taking it all off and swapping it around so it's right. Got a proper ball joint splitter on the way so I can hopefully just pop them free without risking damage

As...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-30-2021, 10:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,977
Posted By gta_knight

Stupid mistake with steering linkages

Hi all

Me and my dad put together the new centre link, tie rod ends etc yesterday. Got it all bolted up no problem.....then when I was looking at it I thought hang on. That doesn't look right.
...
Forum: V6
08-30-2021, 03:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 973
Posted By gta_knight

Re: 3.1 Still running like crap!

Fuel pump is new a couple of years ago. Previous owner cut the trap door which he didn't tell me. He just said it had a new pump fitted. It's nice and quiet at least and the fuel pressure is bang...
Forum: V6
08-30-2021, 03:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 973
Posted By gta_knight

Re: 3.1 Still running like crap!

Everything mentioned above I've pretty much taken care of now. New injectors. Fpr. All the engine sensors including the knock sensor. Tried 2 other ecu's even!!

The car seems to run and drive...
Forum: V6
08-22-2021, 05:15 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 973
Posted By gta_knight

Re: 3.1 Still running like crap!

I actually bought a cable someone has made but I don't have a laptop with a serial port lol.
Forum: V6
08-22-2021, 03:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 973
Posted By gta_knight

Re: 3.1 Still running like crap!

Nope it still does it and I've go idea why at all. I'm still doing tons of work to the car so it's never been out of my street yet. The few times I have drove it around it feels fine. Its just...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-02-2021, 04:23 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 12,180
Posted By gta_knight

Re: removing ball joint and bushings from factory control arm

Great thread. Just so I'm clear in your videos where you are driving out the old bushings is the entire part coming out, metal sleeve and all? Or just the rubber part itself.

I'm just about to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-05-2021, 06:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,483
Posted By gta_knight

Re: Weird intermittent idle/misfire problems

I've tried 2 other ECUs that I know to be good and the car was exactly the same
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-22-2021, 04:22 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 307
Posted By gta_knight

Rough at idle and drops rpm. Fine when driving???

Hi all

I've got a 91 Firebird 3.1 V6 and I've been chasing this problem for months now. It was virtually undriveable as it was hesitating and bucking when trying to drive it at all but I've...
Forum: V6
03-20-2021, 05:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 973
Posted By gta_knight

Re: 3.1 Still running like crap!

Latest update. The knock sensor was suspect so I've replaced that. I hadn't driven the car since replacing most of the parts so it's hard to say what has cured the driveability issue but I took it...
Forum: V6
03-07-2021, 02:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 973
Posted By gta_knight

Re: 3.1 Still running like crap!

More investigating today. Had a vacuum gauge on and it was just in the ok section. It would move properly into the ok section I advanced the timing. However the timing is bouncing around...

A...
Forum: V6
03-06-2021, 03:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 973
Posted By gta_knight

Re: 3.1 Still running like crap!

So the newest thing I've noticed while checking stuff was the interior light and dash lights were pulsating in time with the misfire.

the battery was only charging at 13.4. I cleaned the ground...
Forum: V6
03-06-2021, 03:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 973
Posted By gta_knight

Re: 3.1 Still running like crap!

yup I fitted a new filter. Also set the timing. When I checked it it was at 0 degrees so I thought great that's the problem. Set it at 10 but no different!
Forum: V6
03-06-2021, 03:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 973
Posted By gta_knight

Re: 3.1 Still running like crap!

it's only done 77k ! I moved the nut back and forth with the dizzy cap off and the rotor moved in time
Showing results 1 to 50 of 500
 
Page 1 of 10
1
2
3
4
5
Last »


 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:54 PM.