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Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
05-06-2006, 02:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 308
Posted By Spazz698

Custom Third gen sub box

I got a box for my camaro that i havent been driving (the box is in my damn honda!!) So, Rather than sell it I wanna trade it for a smaller more boxy type box that'll fit in the back of a 93 civic...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-09-2006, 01:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,019
Posted By Spazz698

I was scared someone was gonna say that, esp...

I was scared someone was gonna say that, esp since the reason the tie rod were completely redone was due to a bent sleeve that happened to be frozen. He was supposed to tow the car to my shop today,...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-07-2006, 03:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,019
Posted By Spazz698

My friend hit a wall with my camaro

So what Im told is my friend sideswiped a concrete barrier on the freeway when the back of the seat (that's been having problems since he got it, wont lock) unlocked itself and flung backwards....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-07-2006, 02:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,506
Posted By Spazz698

that has lots of factors, like miles, your...

that has lots of factors, like miles, your location (warmer weather you'd be using a higher weight oil than in colder weather) how it's driven, etc. My camaro I wouldnt put anything less than 10-40...
Forum: V6
02-26-2006, 04:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 889
Posted By Spazz698

^ possible. Id check the timing on it while you...

^ possible. Id check the timing on it while you do the tuneup as well. When I first got my car I had an issue similar to what you were talking about (the stopping in traffic and it dying...and the...
Forum: V6
02-23-2006, 01:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,158
Posted By Spazz698

I can as long as my tires havent heated up,...

I can as long as my tires havent heated up, otherwise it just makes the car jump a bit then they grab. But I also have a 5spd making it considerably easier.
Forum: V6
02-15-2006, 12:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 391
Posted By Spazz698

:iagree:

:iagree:
Forum: V6
02-15-2006, 12:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 976
Posted By Spazz698

check to make sure all the accessory pulleys...

check to make sure all the accessory pulleys arent difficult to turn. I was having a squealing problem for a while, pulled the belt off and checked everything just to find out nothing was wrong and...
Forum: V6
02-14-2006, 03:00 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 5,492
Posted By Spazz698

according to my odo I have 182xxx (assuming its...

according to my odo I have 182xxx (assuming its rolled over) Not sure if the block is original to the car since it was pretty much put together so it'd run.
Forum: V6
02-14-2006, 02:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,196
Posted By Spazz698

since it doesnt look like anyone answered your...

since it doesnt look like anyone answered your last question, yes the O2 sensor can cause your car to die at idle if its running lean. Thats saying your a/f ratio is off. Intermittent issues are a...
Forum: V6
02-14-2006, 02:25 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 5,492
Posted By Spazz698

this thread has me interested, esp since a friend...

this thread has me interested, esp since a friend of mine is upgrading his turbo out of his 05 evo (kinda offered to buy it off him as a joke but then it came out to be if I wanted it I could have it...
Forum: V6
02-12-2006, 12:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 464
Posted By Spazz698

Did they check for good airflow? My car used to...

Did they check for good airflow? My car used to die if I didnt rev the motor up to 2k for a few first thing in the morning (never any other time) After I cleaned the throttle body havent had the...
Forum: V6
02-06-2006, 08:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,376
Posted By Spazz698

I get ~20mpg on my car. Driving like an ***, or a...

I get ~20mpg on my car. Driving like an ***, or a grandma. Then again Im not known to be in 5th gear on the freeways unless Im just not trying lol
Forum: V6
02-06-2006, 12:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 619
Posted By Spazz698

screw it, just put honda stickers all over the...

screw it, just put honda stickers all over the thing and tell everyone its powered by 2 4cyls :thumbsup:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-06-2006, 12:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 572
Posted By Spazz698

pull the cap off, there's probably carbon trails....

pull the cap off, there's probably carbon trails. Replace that and the rotor and you might just get spark.


[edit] didnt read the part where you said it was new. If youre not getting spark within...
Forum: V6
02-05-2006, 11:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 575
Posted By Spazz698

Wonder if that'll work for a faceplate to a deck...

Wonder if that'll work for a faceplate to a deck I love but cant use (it got left in a car's trunk, the trunk flooded...still works but the graphics are all screwed up)
Forum: V6
02-05-2006, 11:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 901
Posted By Spazz698

Ok so I got bored at work today, put my car up in...

Ok so I got bored at work today, put my car up in the air and found the leak near the starter. Its coming from a sensor Im guessing is the oil pressure sensor/sending unit (its closer to the top of...
Forum: V6
02-04-2006, 10:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 901
Posted By Spazz698

and I also said that was the leak Im not entirely...

and I also said that was the leak Im not entirely worried about. If you read thru I said there's a couple of them and I dont know where the second one is, that's the one Im worried about.
Forum: V6
02-04-2006, 02:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 901
Posted By Spazz698

who's he? I'm female. I didnt say there was...

who's he? I'm female.

I didnt say there was oil all over the starter. I said it was in that area cuz I did happen to see SOME oil on the side of it closest to the motor and down the side of the...
Forum: V6
02-04-2006, 01:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 901
Posted By Spazz698

could that happen to make a strange rattling...

could that happen to make a strange rattling noise (like change in a metal can type noise) *thought* it was my flywheel but tranny's solid so isnt anything related to that. Asking about the noise cuz...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-04-2006, 12:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 717
Posted By Spazz698

that just made everything else squeek too! This...

that just made everything else squeek too! This is how I learned the pass side mirror isnt nearly as stable as the driver's side, cant see out of it for the life of me if my stereo's loud enough.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-04-2006, 12:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,236
Posted By Spazz698

as long as the threads are the same and the...

as long as the threads are the same and the gasket seals you can use any one you want to.
Forum: V6
02-04-2006, 12:36 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 901
Posted By Spazz698

did a compression test on it a while ago and it...

did a compression test on it a while ago and it was sitting where in should have been, dont remember the numbers off hand tho. Cant think of any reason they would change this suddenly with no sign of...
Forum: V6
02-04-2006, 12:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 901
Posted By Spazz698

nah, Ive been babying it since the vibrating...

nah, Ive been babying it since the vibrating started. I can smell the burning oil when Im accelerating usually and it doesnt seem to be just a hint of it either. Doesnt matter how fast Im going, just...
Forum: V6
02-03-2006, 11:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 901
Posted By Spazz698

thats the issue Im having, no smoke any color. It...

thats the issue Im having, no smoke any color. It only has a lil bit of white smoke til it's been on for a min or two then its gone, but since its been cold esp in the mornings I figured it was...
Forum: V6
02-03-2006, 11:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 534
Posted By Spazz698

on camaros the fuel lines are pretty easy to...

on camaros the fuel lines are pretty easy to spot, just look under the car (you're gonna have to lift it up most likely, at least on ramps) by the rear left wheel for the fuel filter (pretty obvious,...
Forum: V6
02-03-2006, 11:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 901
Posted By Spazz698

Crap.

So my car is now leaking and/or burning oil. Im putting a quart in every 2 days! what would cause it to go from minor leak that I only needed to put < 1quart in between oil changes to this?

Now I...
Forum: History / Originality
02-02-2006, 10:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 576
Posted By Spazz698

I have an 88 sc...no where near mint but hey, at...

I have an 88 sc...no where near mint but hey, at least its getting farther and farther away from being a pile :D

now the question is, how many of you guys have an 88 with t-tops, 5spd and power...
Forum: V6
02-02-2006, 10:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 641
Posted By Spazz698

Im a fan of t tops but Id go for the Z. sounds...

Im a fan of t tops but Id go for the Z. sounds like a good deal, carbs arent horribly hard to rebuild, but bodywork is esp if you're like me and super anal about getting everything perfect, not that...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-02-2006, 10:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 525
Posted By Spazz698

just because it started kinda doesnt mean there's...

just because it started kinda doesnt mean there's good enough spark in at least most cyl. it can have poor spark in say 4 cyl so it wants to turn over but wont.

by chance have you tried to see if...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-01-2006, 11:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 476
Posted By Spazz698

kinda sounds like what my car was doing when I...

kinda sounds like what my car was doing when I first got it, tho you didnt specify much ;) like Id hit the gas and itd take a sec for it registered to the car, then after it warmed up it ran just...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-01-2006, 11:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 381
Posted By Spazz698

the neutral safety switch basically keeps the car...

the neutral safety switch basically keeps the car from turning over while in gear (this is for autos btw, manuals *generally* have a clutch switch) so it only starts in park or neutral. From my...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-01-2006, 10:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 381
Posted By Spazz698

out of curiosity, will the car start in gear...

out of curiosity, will the car start in gear (yeah dumb question lol I dont advise trying to find out)

sounds like it could be a wire for the neutral safety switch, if its not connected it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-01-2006, 10:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 525
Posted By Spazz698

the first things to look at is fuel, air, spark...

the first things to look at is fuel, air, spark and exhaust (cuz a clogged exhaust system can kill the motor like that too) Make sure the motor has all of those then check back.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-01-2006, 10:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 568
Posted By Spazz698

the original 88 cluster shouldnt tell you the...

the original 88 cluster shouldnt tell you the highest mpg...(maybe berlinetta?) The tach goes up to 7000 but the redline is 6k

2 big gauges, tach on the right speedo on left, tach has lil oil...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-30-2006, 01:37 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,280
Posted By Spazz698

realistically, doing something similar to a...

realistically, doing something similar to a subaru's awd setup would be more fesible w/o lifting it. If you've ever owned/looked closely under the body of one of those, the whole drivetrain is quite...
Forum: V6
01-29-2006, 10:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 520
Posted By Spazz698

timing helps. Itll run with the timing off,...

timing helps. Itll run with the timing off, causing bad mileage but I didnt even notice when my timing was off ( I was getting 16ish before)
Forum: V6
01-28-2006, 02:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 520
Posted By Spazz698

anywhere from 17-22mpg, depending on my mood that...

anywhere from 17-22mpg, depending on my mood that day (anger causes me to drive mean...)
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-25-2006, 11:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 627
Posted By Spazz698

I believe you want the side with the ring gear...

I believe you want the side with the ring gear towards the motor. Otherwise you wont be able to start the thing.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-23-2006, 01:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,443
Posted By Spazz698

As a tech I can say there's little chance sears...

As a tech I can say there's little chance sears screwed up your rims, unless the person working on it managed to drop your car off the lift, which is possible but rare. Usually a bent inner rim is...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-21-2006, 04:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 534
Posted By Spazz698

bleed clutch?

Last time my mechanic had my car he said he needed to pump the clutch a few times to get it stiff like it has been, tells me I should bleed the clutch so ok I would but I dont know where to look for...
Forum: V6
01-21-2006, 04:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 471
Posted By Spazz698

Im wondering if you'd have a problem with...

Im wondering if you'd have a problem with placement of true dual pipes, I dont recall there being a good place for that second one unless it was hanging below everything, and from looking at my car...
Forum: V6
01-18-2006, 10:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 472
Posted By Spazz698

if you can pull the knob off, take it off and...

if you can pull the knob off, take it off and check the spring that holds the button. Ive had experiences (non-third gen) where the spring pops out or just gets stuck/broken.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-18-2006, 09:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,913
Posted By Spazz698

pics definately. But seriously it does sound like...

pics definately. But seriously it does sound like a truck tranny
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-17-2006, 03:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 955
Posted By Spazz698

that's it. Looks off (compared to other tranny...

that's it. Looks off (compared to other tranny mounts, donut shaped thing that's supposed to sit in the hole) the mount doesnt even sit in/near the hole. Or didnt at least, I think after my mechanic...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-17-2006, 03:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,913
Posted By Spazz698

from the information you gave, it sounds like its...

from the information you gave, it sounds like its the t5 tranny from early-mid 80s CJs. *Think* GM used something very similar in a couple trucks as well. Could also be a borg warner from a ford...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-17-2006, 03:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 955
Posted By Spazz698

heh yeah I know 82 isnt 84-92, but curiosity...

heh yeah I know 82 isnt 84-92, but curiosity kinda made me wonder why I couldnt use one from the first 2 yrs. Im also known to ask more questions than needed, so I dont have to go back and forth on...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-17-2006, 02:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 811
Posted By Spazz698

that hum (which is obvious probably 75% of the...

that hum (which is obvious probably 75% of the time) bothered me and I was concerned the fuel pump may crap out on me eventually but after I talked to a couple other techs at my work both said it's...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-17-2006, 02:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,131
Posted By Spazz698

I had that starter issue you described. What it...

I had that starter issue you described. What it actually did was prevent the starter from connecting to the flywheel (it fried the...hmm forgot the name of the gear that connects to the flywheel...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-17-2006, 02:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 955
Posted By Spazz698

Hmm can I use one out of an 82? Originally has...

Hmm can I use one out of an 82? Originally has the metric 200 tranny in it? My friend has this sitting (its slowly becoming my parts car) and offered to let me steal anything I needed off it.
If not...
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