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Forum: Cooling
06-23-2008, 08:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 517
Posted By ron91rs

Re: Odor/Fumes inside, Help

I hate to be stupid but is this like a door weather strip.The hood has been changed by previous owner and im not sure what to look for.
Forum: Cooling
06-23-2008, 08:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 517
Posted By ron91rs

Odor/Fumes inside, Help

My 91rs 3.1 has new welded exhaust from manifold back, new weather stripp on doors and hatch, and I'm still getting this Oder/fumes inside.It leaves a odd taste in the mouth as well as faint odor(not...
Forum: Interior
04-28-2008, 03:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 777
Posted By ron91rs

Re: headliner or headliner board

Pull A Part junk yards sell them for $12.00 I think, if you can find one in fair shape. Then 2 yards or headliner fibric(with foam back all ready on it) and a spray can of heavy duty adhesive...
Forum: Interior
04-28-2008, 02:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,172
Posted By ron91rs

Re: painting interior plastics,help

I agree with Darkshot, The Duplicolor fabric Vinyl+Fabric on ALL interior plastics, even door panels w/carpet. Turned out amazing!!
heres the furmula..$7.00 x 3cans = Great looking.
Forum: Interior
04-28-2008, 02:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 829
Posted By ron91rs

Re: Does anyone know which other GM steering wheels can be used?

I think he is wanting a replacement that has an airbag. Our 91's have the huge ugly airbag pouch that buckle and curl around the edges making it VERY un-pretty...
I to would like to know if another...
Forum: Interior
04-28-2008, 02:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 614
Posted By ron91rs

Re: Seat Tracks

Went to the pullapart and answered my own question.
I got a pair of like new buckets out of a 1996 grand AM 2door ($43.00) for the pair.
The old camaro tracks swapped right over to the grand AM...
Forum: Interior
04-27-2008, 07:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 614
Posted By ron91rs

Re: Seat Tracks

Can anyone help here, im headed to the junk yard in the next week or so.
Forum: Interior
04-26-2008, 07:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 614
Posted By ron91rs

Seat Tracks

When swapping 90's model Grand Prix or Grand AM seats in, I know i have to switch the seat tracks but will they bolt right onto the other seats, or do I have to drill new mounting holes or...
Forum: Interior
10-24-2007, 09:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 626
Posted By ron91rs

Re: HVAC Vac valve help..

Thank you guys for the quick response, sounds like a trip to napa for some new vac hose..
Forum: Interior
10-24-2007, 07:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 626
Posted By ron91rs

HVAC Vac valve help..

My vac valve is stuck flowing to defrost vents and wont change. After searching and reading im afraid ive got a vac leak but i hear no hissing from control unit.
My question is can I use a vaccume...
Forum: Brakes
09-30-2007, 12:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 511
Posted By ron91rs

Bleeding read drums???

Just finished front breaks,front hoses,front calipers.
ready to bleed...HOW THE HECK do you bleed the read drum...The bleeder nut seems to be receased in the backside of the axle plate right above...
Forum: Brakes
09-29-2007, 09:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 559
Posted By ron91rs

Re: Cailper,hose install ??

Thanks guys, thats todays project...right after i finish installing these @#$%$#@# springs...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-29-2007, 08:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 534
Posted By ron91rs

Re: Quick A arm install ??

THANKS >>> That helped alot, exactly what i needed.I drivers side done last nite , pass today. Man that was a B*$#%. I tried attaching the ball joint stud first,then compressing the spring to the...
Forum: Brakes
09-27-2007, 07:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 559
Posted By ron91rs

Cailper,hose install ??

This is probably common sense to u-all but , being new i dont want to screw anything up.
My question is, can i (should i ) assemble my new break hose to the new front caliper off the car, then...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-27-2007, 07:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 534
Posted By ron91rs

Quick A arm install ??

I'm re-installing my a-arms after changing bushings and ball joint.
Q1-should i apply a grease of some sort to robber bushing ends to make it slide in ears easier?? (what kind of grease )?
Q2-...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-25-2007, 06:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 671
Posted By ron91rs

Re: New rear shocks,still bad ride, Help

Update if anyone cares...I scarfed a pair of rear springs off 96 camero in my local jy and it made a HUGE difference. I cant believe how it smoothed out the ride.
Forum: Brakes
09-18-2007, 06:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 37,222
Posted By ron91rs

Re: Steps to gravity bleed ..

Thank you guys for your fast responses !! That was EXACTLY what i needed to know !!
I'm an old dog trying to learn new tricks, and that was huge help.
:thanks:
Forum: Brakes
09-18-2007, 02:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 37,222
Posted By ron91rs

Steps to gravity bleed ..

I have searched, and gravity bleeding is mentioned a lot, but coud someone list in very simple form the steps.
also:
how long should it take?
how do you know when your finished ?
thanks, in...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-13-2007, 11:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 362
Posted By ron91rs

Minimum BS for front ??

I'm looking at a rim 15 x 7 with only 4" backspace and 0 offset for the front of my 91 rs. I'd like a tire in the 225-60 range.
I know from searching that 4.5BS 0 offset would be perfect but they...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-13-2007, 01:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 415
Posted By ron91rs

Rim Help PLEASE???

I have searched and read for 2 days about back space and offset....Could someone just tell me if these will work on my 91RS
Front:
Summit Star Wheels
Wheel, Star Series, Aluminum, Polished, 15 in....
Forum: V6
08-28-2007, 08:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,786
Posted By ron91rs

Re: 3.1 Litre engine weight

What about these "supposed" leak stop additives?? Has anyone tried them for freeze plug leaks ?? Any success??
Forum: Body
08-21-2007, 03:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 762
Posted By ron91rs

Re: Flat black Urethane splotchy !!!

Noboby has any suggestions....
Forum: Body
08-20-2007, 07:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 762
Posted By ron91rs

Flat black Urethane splotchy !!!

This was my first paint job (rookie garage painter). It was a Urethane and medium hardner ( 4:1 ) flat black. It came out VERY uneven with stroke lines and some areas flater than others.:gocrazy: I...
Forum: Body
08-03-2007, 01:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 445
Posted By ron91rs

Paint day help please??

One last question...I plan on spraying 700-800am(should be between 70 and 80 degrees) to bet the heat. My question is, should i roll it out in the sun/95 degree heat immediatly to help it...
Forum: Body
07-28-2007, 05:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,233
Posted By ron91rs

Re: Hatch Lift Supports

It looks like the latch hook was thrown closed, not allowing the u shaped hold down to engage...was that the problem?? how did u finally get it fixed ??
Forum: Body
07-27-2007, 06:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 822
Posted By ron91rs

Re: cup liner in HVLP ??

My bad...that gravity thing. I'm new to this painting thing but i have to admit that WAS a stupid question now that i think it through...TOO MUCH LAQUER THINNER I GUESS !!! sorry
Forum: Body
07-27-2007, 05:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 822
Posted By ron91rs

cup liner in HVLP ??

Just as the title reads, can a plastic cup liner be used with a gravity feed gun ??:thanks:
Forum: Body
07-26-2007, 06:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 447
Posted By ron91rs

Re: Gun setup help please!!

Thanks for all the info guys, I'm a first time "do it yself" painter trying to get my sons project car all 1 color...Sanded it, a little putty here and there and i think we are ready for the final...
Forum: Body
07-26-2007, 02:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 447
Posted By ron91rs

Gun setup help please!!

I have searched, but not found my answer..I just purchased a hvlp gun from carquest and the instructions gave no help on set-up. The gun has 3 knobs. 1 on bottom for air flow, then 1 for pattern and...
Forum: Body
07-21-2007, 08:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 472
Posted By ron91rs

Newbee question

Question 1 : which should i use to clean my gun after spraying urethane ?
Acetone or Laquer thinner??
Question 2 : Are the little baggie things that go inside the siphon cup for easy clean-up a...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-03-2007, 02:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 671
Posted By ron91rs

Re: New rear shocks,still bad ride, Help

Can anyone help me ??
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-02-2007, 06:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 671
Posted By ron91rs

New rear shocks,still bad ride, Help

As noted, Ive replaced rear shocks with Monroe sensatrac and it still feels like the rear has no cusion on most bumps...Could I have bad (original 130k ) rear springs??? Could I have indexed them...
Forum: V6
05-14-2007, 02:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 360
Posted By ron91rs

Tensioner help please..

1991 3.1 can someone tell me where the triangle indicator should point for a good belt??
There are 3 marks on mine..from front of motor about 3/8 of an inch between mark on left to mark in...
Forum: V6
04-17-2007, 07:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 415
Posted By ron91rs

Vac guage question..

I have a rough idle, slightly sluggish throtle response, but no stalling ever...
I'm thinking vac leak.Vac guage reacts as follows:
measured at T in back of plenium, at idle, is rock solid 18hg....
Forum: V6
04-04-2007, 06:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 394
Posted By ron91rs

Vacuum question

Can i use a vacuum guage to prove i have no vacuum leaks.
I have searched and have found no exact steps.
Any help greatly appreciated !!!
Forum: V6
04-03-2007, 06:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 811
Posted By ron91rs

Re: Hissing from motor

That will work, or if you have a fuel pressure gauge it will have a bleeder vavle to relieve pressure.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-03-2007, 04:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 431
Posted By ron91rs

1/2"impact on strut clearence

I'm replacing struts this weekend and was wondering if I could get a 1/2" impact on the bottom bolts WITHOUT removing the caliper,rotors,and shield.
:thanks:
Forum: V6
04-03-2007, 01:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 811
Posted By ron91rs

Re: Hissing from motor

Did you relieve the fuel pressure?? There is 41psi on you fuel line that must be relieved before you disconnect the line from the fuel rail..If not it sprays everywhere. That could also be the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-29-2007, 05:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 555
Posted By ron91rs

Re: Tierod nuts rusted...Help

Not yet..that seems like my next step before the sawzall..
Thanks
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-29-2007, 03:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 555
Posted By ron91rs

Tierod nuts rusted...Help

My tierod nut is rusted to the stud so stud just spins when I try to break loose. I've pb blasted it daily now for 3 days...still no luck.:gocrazy:
Any help for a rookie ???:thanks:
Forum: V6
03-28-2007, 07:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 798
Posted By ron91rs

Re: Exhaust Manifold Gasket really necessary?

Is it the rear most exhaust manifold to head bolt??
I had 2 broke off on the same side. One was broken off flush with the head ( that one took me several hours of drilling...Dewalt Titanium is the...
Forum: V6
03-28-2007, 07:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 640
Posted By ron91rs

Re: '92 RS Problem

Im by no means an expert but the ecm(computer) relearns by you driving the car for 20 or so minutes at as close to 40mph as possible.No rapid starts and stops..try to keep it steady and smooth.It...
Forum: V6
03-28-2007, 04:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 640
Posted By ron91rs

Re: '92 RS Problem

Another possibility is your fuel pump.Mine died a VERY slow death over a period of 3 weeks, same symptoms...Use a fuel pressure guage at the shrader valve to varify 41-43 psi.

Another...
Forum: V6
03-14-2007, 10:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,158
Posted By ron91rs

Thanks for all the input guys...I just wanted to...

Thanks for all the input guys...I just wanted to compare to known properly tuned cars to see if mine was performing at/close to its best...or was there more to be gotten out of it.
Maybe bump the...
Forum: V6
03-14-2007, 08:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,158
Posted By ron91rs

Can't break um loose..

Should a bone stock 91 3.1 (116k) 700r4 be able to roast the tires from a straight launch ??
I can only break the tires loose if I punch it on a right turn.
It had a BASIC tune up 6 months...
Forum: V6
10-03-2006, 07:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 853
Posted By ron91rs

Napa has the TOP bushings ???? Could you post...

Napa has the TOP bushings ????
Could you post part ##
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-13-2006, 07:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,319
Posted By ron91rs

I'm by no means an expert but have you checked...

I'm by no means an expert but have you checked your fuel pressure with a fuel pressure guage.Unlike must my fuel pump went slowely over a period of a month or so.Exactly like you are...
Forum: V6
09-13-2006, 05:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 853
Posted By ron91rs

Top Down Solutions...see TDS add on this site. ...

Top Down Solutions...see TDS add on this site.
I think they run about $80 per side. I think you get the 2 upper bushings AND the lower...check it out
Forum: V6
09-06-2006, 03:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 546
Posted By ron91rs

Thanks guys.. yes , it's on the front of the...

Thanks guys.. yes , it's on the front of the block just below and to the left of the water pump and just above the smog pump bracket.
As discribed it's a quarter sized recessed plug.I can wipe it...
Forum: V6
09-05-2006, 04:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 786
Posted By ron91rs

They are a B---Itch!! The easy out did not work...

They are a B---Itch!! The easy out did not work for me, mine were broke off in the head flush.After much experimenting with many kind of drill bits ($$) I finally tried the Dewalt Titanium and it...
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