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Forum: South East Region
03-24-2011, 04:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 656
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: Help needed in West Palm Beach

I'm into it up to my ears, which is why I'm trying to get my car running, so I can sell it. A car show is the last thing on my mind. I gotta get my life back together. But ::waves:: from over in...
Forum: South East Region
03-24-2011, 02:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 656
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: Help needed in West Palm Beach

Thanks, I wouldn't have thought of that. I'm still hoping however that it's just the relay! ::fingers !AND TOES! crossed:: ;)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-21-2011, 08:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,198
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: Fuel pump not running. PLEASE PLEASE HELP!

Why the hell was the fuel pump designed so that you have to drop the whole tank to replace it? Why couldn't it have been mounted somewhere where it could be easily replaced? And for that matter, the...
Forum: South East Region
03-20-2011, 09:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 656
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: Help needed in West Palm Beach

Damn, it's great that you have experience doing it, it really is. 3.5 hours is way longer than I was expecting though. Here's to hoping that it's just the fuel pump relay!!! haha
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-20-2011, 07:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,198
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: Fuel pump not running. PLEASE PLEASE HELP!

I know I'm asking a lot of you guys, but would anyone consider taking some pictures of around the fuse block and behind the drivers side kick plate?

I think part of the problem there is someone...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-20-2011, 07:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,198
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: Fuel pump not running. PLEASE PLEASE HELP!

You're the bleeping men, men! I don't know what the bleep I would do without you bleeping bleepers! I'll get to testing today just as soon as I reattatch all the clips for my fuel pump relay. (The...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-19-2011, 02:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,198
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: Fuel pump not running. PLEASE PLEASE HELP!

When I bought my car, it was rigged in almost every way imaginable. There's literally dozens of wires around the fuse block that lead to nowhere, some of them with connectors on them, connecting...
Forum: South East Region
03-18-2011, 07:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 656
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: Help needed in West Palm Beach

Oh I wouldn't want you driving all the way over from Ft Myers bro, I've made that drive, and wouldn't wish it on anyone. I really appreciate the thought though man! You're a good guy.

Justin
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-18-2011, 04:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,198
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: Fuel pump not running. PLEASE PLEASE HELP!

Thanks so much for the information, and for just being here to help everyone to all of you.

Could you clarify the location you referred to? "Coming out of the back seat" and "under the car" seem...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-18-2011, 12:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,198
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: Fuel pump not running. PLEASE PLEASE HELP!

Yeah, the battery is charging right now, I left the key in the on position the night before, just forgot to shut it off, so when I went out there to do the testing, there we were.

Anyway, I...
Forum: South East Region
03-17-2011, 11:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 656
Posted By IROCWPB

Help needed in West Palm Beach

If there's anyone in the West Palm Beach, FL area that would be willing to help me drop my fuel tank and change out my fuel pump, I'd be happy to help you with anything you need help with now or at...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-17-2011, 11:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,198
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: Fuel pump not running. PLEASE PLEASE HELP!

My oil pressure sender only has a single wire hooked to it. Should I just ground it out to test if it turns on the fuel pump? Or could we possibly be talking about two different things? The oil...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-17-2011, 08:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,198
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: Fuel pump not running. PLEASE PLEASE HELP!

Okay, here's what I've found out so far. When I turn the key to the on position, the fuel pump repay doesn't click. The battery isn't charged up enough to turn the engine over, but when the key is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-17-2011, 06:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,198
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: Fuel pump not running. PLEASE PLEASE HELP!

I just wanted to say, after reading this post, I've decided that I'm definitely not going to cut an access panel. And to anyone reading this in the future, make sure that you read the thread below...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-17-2011, 06:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,198
Posted By IROCWPB

Fuel pump not running. PLEASE PLEASE HELP!

My car's been sitting for a year, I'm now forced to sell the car.

If I spray starter fluid in the throttle body, the car will start up for a few seconds, I was thinking this was because the gas...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
06-30-2008, 10:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,086
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: 88 Camaro IROC-Z Part-Out or Whole Car

I believe it was the fully loaded version, Bose Stereo with the speakers in the kick panels, rear deck, dash and the pillars behind the front seats. Power Mirrors, Power Door Locks, Power Windows,...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
06-29-2008, 09:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,086
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: 88 Camaro IROC-Z Part-Out or Whole Car

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Forum: Camaros for Sale
06-29-2008, 08:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,086
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: 88 Camaro IROC-Z Part-Out or Whole Car

Lowering price to $1500 obo.
Forum: Camaros for Sale
06-23-2008, 03:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,086
Posted By IROCWPB

88 Camaro IROC-Z Part-Out or Whole Car

I've finally given up on my Camaro and bought myself a VW Passat. I'm either going to sell the car for $2000 firm or I'll part it out.

Specs:

6.3L 383ci Stroker Motor with 20k miles since...
Forum: TPI
03-20-2008, 06:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,693
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: TPI wiring/vaccum pic request and no-start help.

The wire you need to unhook is in, or popping out of, a large wire loom. the connection is on the passenger side right near the firewall. Should be just around your A/C Blower.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-19-2008, 10:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 390
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: Idle Problems

I tried to unscrew that plate when I had my plenum off and all the screws are stuck, broke the head off one just trying to take that plate off, i cleaned out where the IAC sits, but can't get to the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-19-2008, 09:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 390
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: Idle Problems

As far as I know my injectors are stock, but who knows. The Idle problems don't correspond with my fuel pressure, I ran with a gague on my windshield to make sure. When it starts surging bad enough,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-19-2008, 08:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 344
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: checking the timing

Buy or borrow a Timing Light ~40$.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-19-2008, 08:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 434
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: Need pics please

Gotcha. I'm not sure I'd worry about it though just as long as it's bolted on and not interfering with anything, or maybe you wouldn't know yet if the engine's out of the car?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-19-2008, 08:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 589
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: Low RPM after starting

A bad/leaking radiator isn't going to effect your engine's performance! We're just trying to make sure you don't have a blown head gasket, which is a much worse way that you'd be losing antifreeze.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-19-2008, 08:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,592
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: How to drain the fuel line in a 1987 GTA

If you follow the tubes coming from your fuel rails they kinda turn down in front of your engine, and there's some connections there, you can un-hook those and maybe drain the fuel out of the lines...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-19-2008, 08:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 434
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: Need pics please

Maybe I'm ignorant but.... Back OEM engine lift?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-19-2008, 07:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 390
Posted By IROCWPB

Idle Problems

I shot a video to help you guys figure out what I'm talking about, here's the link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciXp-zVEr60

Basically, When I start the car, the idle hunts then calms down...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-18-2008, 08:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,027
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: Car has been sitting for 5 years

Pumping the gas pedal in modern cars does nothing unless the engine's running. If you unhook a fuel line in the engine bay and turn the ignition to ON, but not start, the fuel pump should run for a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-18-2008, 08:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 658
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: what is it/where does it go?

I hope this has helped.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-18-2008, 07:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,458
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: anyone have problems with felpros valve cover gaskets?

I have the stock centerbolt covers so my situation may be different, but I didn't find it to be complicated at all to get them on or keep them on. Having to stretch them into the channel actually...
Forum: TPI
03-12-2008, 04:23 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 127,819
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: Attention ALL TPI owners...inside please...

I just don't like dumbasses. Respect is only for those who earn it.
Forum: TPI
03-12-2008, 12:56 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 127,819
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: Attention ALL TPI owners...inside please...

Pretty sad that you need to be spoon-fed rather than just taking a few minutes to read. The main points of the article pretty much sum up to a recommendation that you kill yourself.
Forum: TPI
03-04-2008, 02:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,693
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: TPI wiring/vaccum pic request and no-start help.

I've ALWAYS been able to start my car without the MAF hooked up, so not sure how you can say it would prevent you from starting your car.

I have a feeling your problem is timing. rotate your...
Forum: TPI
02-29-2008, 11:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 473
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: Some help with vacuum lines please?

Anyone who has a car of similar year that hasn't been rigged to hell should be able to answer this just by looking at their own setup, someone please try?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-29-2008, 10:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,868
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: Well, I thought I'd found my vacuum leak... *pics included*

I hooked the throttle body port to the EGR Solenoid, I'm still throwing a code 34 however, I'll be replacing the EGR Valve next. Also, the tank pressure control valve no longer has vacuum, I guess it...
Forum: TPI
02-28-2008, 08:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 510
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: MAF and TPI with SC

What's in the way of your butterflies closing all the way? I had my plenum/throttle body off the other day and cleaned out the area where the butterflies sit in their closed position and got them to...
Forum: TPI
02-28-2008, 02:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 473
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: Some help with vacuum lines please?

I just found this picture in another thread and It clears up that my control valve should be connected to the top port on my canister, I'm missing the valve/hoses that it shows going from the gas...
Forum: TPI
02-28-2008, 01:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 473
Posted By IROCWPB

Some help with vacuum lines please?

I think my tank pressure control valve might be installed backwards after trying to interpret the autozone vacuum line schematic the best I can. Here's a pic:
...
Forum: TPI
02-28-2008, 01:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 993
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: vacuum lines

If you still need help with this contact me through yahoo or aim or something, I'll be glad to help you out.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-28-2008, 09:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,296
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: HAVE 1982 Z28 CAMARO WITH 1989 IROC Z 350 5.1 ENGINE

Your fuel pressure regulator is at the rear of your passenger side fuel rail. It's a round thing and should have a vacuum line running to it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-28-2008, 09:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 567
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: uh oh oil pressure is high

Yeah, whoever made the comment obviously didn't bother to look at your temp sensor, completely normal.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-27-2008, 03:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,868
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: Well, I thought I'd found my vacuum leak... *pics included*

The EGR Valve is hooked into one of the two ports, the other port is hooked up to the valve that goes to the charcoal canister.

If the vacuum port on the bottom of the throttle body is supposed to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-27-2008, 01:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,227
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: 350 oil pressure???

Just an FYI, My oil pressure is the same as yours, even after a complete rebuild of the engine, everyone said it would be fine, has always made me nervous when it gets down to 10-15psi at idle. I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-27-2008, 01:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,296
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: HAVE 1982 Z28 CAMARO WITH 1989 IROC Z 350 5.1 ENGINE

TPI or TBI? there's more than one type of EFI.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-24-2008, 01:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 422
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: possible stupid throttle question

Depressed means pushed down.

an exerpt from the dictionary:
de·pressed adj

Lower in amount, degree, or positionso, when you press your pedal down, your butterflies go horizontal.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-24-2008, 12:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,868
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: Well, I thought I'd found my vacuum leak... *pics included*

bump. someone help me figure out where to hook up this vacuum line?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-23-2008, 07:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,995
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: Firebird 350 Won't Start

plug those plugs into their respective wires and crank the car while holding the plug near a ground, see if they're firing, might want to do that with all the plugs. I hate that we can't take our...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-23-2008, 07:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 57,853
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: VERY high idle after replacing bad IAC Valve. HELP!!!

The guide didn't say to disconnect the advance wire. I've gotta find a laptop with a serial port and make myself an ALDL cable, that'll help me figure some more things out. The IAC adjusts itself to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-22-2008, 09:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,868
Posted By IROCWPB

Re: Well, I thought I'd found my vacuum leak... *pics included*

Just found the vacuum port that jamon was referring to. It's never been hooked up to anything, unfortunately it's not the vacuum leak I've been hearing, the one I've been hearing is much much bigger....
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