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Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-17-2010, 03:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 91,712
Posted By jv9999

Re: Fuel line repair? Compression fittings?

A compression fitting on a brake line is just crazy unsafe. The first time you REALLY stomp on that pedal it's liable to let loose on you. Brake line pressure can go well over 1000psi. I'd replace...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
03-13-2010, 05:33 PM
Replies: 4
[MA] '87 IROC
Views: 1,912
Posted By jv9999

Re: '87 IROC

It's been sold.
Forum: Camaros for Sale
03-06-2010, 09:07 PM
Replies: 4
[MA] '87 IROC
Views: 1,912
Posted By jv9999

'87 IROC

Need to make room for other projects. This '87 IROC is mostly stock and unmolested (except for the flowmaster exhaust, HP coil, and performance chip). Even the original radio is still in it....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-28-2010, 12:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 524
Posted By jv9999

Re: Massive Loss of Oil, any suggestions on where to look first

How many miles in that 3 mos? If it was more than 1500 or so, it's not that bad. A quart every 1K or so it considered "normal" by most manufacturers.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-28-2010, 12:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,034
Posted By jv9999

Re: Goodwrench 350 Good/bad?

You couldn't build anything better for that money.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-28-2010, 12:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 964
Posted By jv9999

Re: just bought and don't know anything

I hate to be mean, but you might have stuck a battery in it *before* you bought it. I think you bought a parts car. I hope you're a fast learner.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-28-2010, 12:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 474
Posted By jv9999

Re: Steering box size

Odds are much more likely it's the rag joint rather than the box itself. But now that you've messed with the preload, you might as well replace that too.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-22-2010, 09:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,124
Posted By jv9999

Re: PILOT BEARING , TOILET PAPER ???

For the bronze bearings, it easy to just break them. Drill a 1/4" hole in one side and whack it with a chisel (safety glasses of course). They are very brittle and just break apart.
Forum: Electronics
01-18-2010, 09:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 648
Posted By jv9999

Re: Problem with headlight

The two headlights are in parallel, if one works they both should. Check the ground on the one that doesn't work (follow the black wire).
Forum: Brakes
01-17-2010, 10:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 785
Posted By jv9999

Re: Brake vacume leak?

No, you don't want to take that apart. There's a big nasty spring in there. Buy a rebuilt, they're not that much. Another way to tell is just shut the car off and step on the brakes. You should get a...
Forum: Brakes
01-17-2010, 04:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 785
Posted By jv9999

Re: Brake vacume leak?

Bad booster. I'll bet it still does it in R-D, just not as loud. Try this, shut the engine off, wait about 30 seconds and pull the vacuum line from the booster. It should POP as the vacuum breaks If...
Forum: Brakes
01-17-2010, 04:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,780
Posted By jv9999

Re: Bleeding brakes - fluid squirts from reservoir?

Normal..
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-17-2010, 04:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 511
Posted By jv9999

Re: Replacing a crank

"needs a new crank" = "needs a new engine"
(or at least a rebuild)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-13-2010, 09:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,176
Posted By jv9999

Re: Steering Box Leak, Questions

30 mins easy if you have the right tools.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-12-2010, 08:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,176
Posted By jv9999

Re: Steering Box Leak, Questions

It's not that bad, but you need a 1 5/16" socket, snap ring pliers, and a pitman arm puller. Once you get the arm off, remove the snap ring, put a bucket under it, start the engine and turn the wheel...
Forum: Electronics
01-10-2010, 08:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 848
Posted By jv9999

Re: Help! cannot get dizzy to drop into oil pump

I'm guessing, giving all you tried, that the intermediate shaft is not seated in the oil pump. If you turn it with a long screwdriver do you feel the resistance of the pump?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-08-2010, 09:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 472
Posted By jv9999

Re: Over a Barrel what can i do?

Take the guy that rebuilt it to small claims court. It doesn't cost much and you really cant lose as long as you have documentation.
Forum: Electronics
01-07-2010, 08:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,079
Posted By jv9999

Re: 86 Iroc Headlights flashing

Or you have a short somewhere. Are all the lights on and normal brightness when they are on?
Forum: TPI
01-07-2010, 05:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,343
Posted By jv9999

Re: erratic idle after warm

In park the engine is under no load. When you put it in gear, the torque converter puts a load on the engine. The load pulls the RPM down, the ECM detects that and makes adjustments in an attempt to...
Forum: TPI
01-05-2010, 08:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,343
Posted By jv9999

Re: erratic idle after warm

Take a timing light and put in on each plug wire as it's idling poorly. See if it flashes evenly and consistently on all cylinders. The distributor pickup coils can go bad and cause a hunting idle as...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-04-2010, 10:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,000
Posted By jv9999

Re: 9 bolt pros and cons

As the cones and carrier wears, the spider gear contact gets worse and worse. Eventually something jams and breaks if you put much power through it. Keeping the oil changed helps a lot. Shimming the...
Forum: TPI
01-04-2010, 09:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,343
Posted By jv9999

Re: erratic idle after warm

I'd start by checking the throttle position sensor. It's a sticky here somewhere.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-04-2010, 09:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 346
Posted By jv9999

Re: dipstick trouble

A little grease or a little sanding. You can also slide a washer down to the ridge and tap on the washer with a long screwdriver.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-03-2010, 10:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,179
Posted By jv9999

Re: 1990 Iroc borg warner 9bolt

Good deal! regular 80/90 GL5 gear oil. I use Mobil1, but it doesn't really matter as long as it's a brand name. You might need some posi additive if it chatters in corners, but they usually don't and...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-03-2010, 06:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,179
Posted By jv9999

Re: 1990 Iroc borg warner 9bolt

Damn good for a $1200 car! Congrats.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-03-2010, 11:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,179
Posted By jv9999

Re: 1990 Iroc borg warner 9bolt

Even though they switched for the '90 model year, I'm sure they used any remaining 9 bolt inventory. You should change the gear oil every 30-40K in the 9 bolt. The cone wear pollutes it quickly.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-30-2009, 04:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,486
Posted By jv9999

Re: What gas do you all use?

It was designed for regular old 87 octane.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-27-2009, 10:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 654
Posted By jv9999

Re: Help, my oil is leaking!

Just take the torque converter cover off and shine a flashlight up at the seal. It's probably dry. I thought mine was bad and the leak drove me crazy for months until I put some UV dye in the oil....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-25-2009, 10:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,352
Posted By jv9999

Re: jacking points on the REAR??

Under the pumpkin.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-24-2009, 10:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 868
Posted By jv9999

Re: my DS ripped off my rear end...

I have a spare 9 bolt yoke if you need it. $35 shipped.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-24-2009, 10:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 492
Posted By jv9999

Re: 327 rocker question

What are the head casting numbers? I'd guess you have heads that need self-aligning rockers but have regular ones. Best not to leave it that way.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-22-2009, 10:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 453
Posted By jv9999

Re: running really rough

And where's your timing? Probably something simple if the engine is known good.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-21-2009, 09:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,123
Posted By jv9999

Re: Rear disc Rear end swap

Both wheels spinning in the same direction means little. With the car in neutral, one wheel on the ground and one wheel in the air, see how hard it is to spin the one in the air. It should be pretty...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-20-2009, 09:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,123
Posted By jv9999

Re: Rear disc Rear end swap

Just be aware that "has posi" is a long way from "has working posi" when it comes to third gen rears.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-19-2009, 10:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,677
Posted By jv9999

Re: Help!! Sudden Drop In Oil Pressure

Change the sending unit first. They are a common failure.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-18-2009, 08:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 436
Posted By jv9999

Re: 24# injectors

It will run a little rich in open loop, but in closed loop it will be fine. Run a heated O2 sensor and it will get there in a couple minutes.
Forum: Electronics
12-18-2009, 08:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 397
Posted By jv9999

Re: Interior lights.....

The rheostat being the dash dimmer.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-14-2009, 02:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,388
Posted By jv9999

Re: 1pc oil pan gasket for pre-86 blocks

Call Trickflow. They have support.
Forum: TPI
12-13-2009, 08:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,481
Posted By jv9999

Re: 87 tpi iroc z good buy?OPINIONS!!!

Is that primer over spray on the radiator? It's well detailed. I'm sure it won't stay looking like that for long.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-09-2009, 06:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,217
Posted By jv9999

Re: Where is the power steering fluid reservoir located on an '86 Camaro?

Look under the A/C compressor. It is kinda hidden.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-09-2009, 06:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 632
Posted By jv9999

Re: How much am I looking at?? And what should I replace/upgrade??

I doubt that's the cause of your long crank time. I would look at other options (like the FP relay) before I went and ripped the tank out. Have you put a fuel pressure gauge on it?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-08-2009, 10:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 873
Posted By jv9999

Re: rear end swap

You realize that you have to setup new gears, right? You can't just bolt them in and go. It's not for the inexperienced. At least not unless you're really determined.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-08-2009, 10:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 480
Posted By jv9999

Re: 96 firebird 3.8

Assuming it's the crank that's moving and not just the balancer/pulley, thea it's excessive crank end play caused by a worn/damaged thrust bearing (and/or crank surface). Very few hydro locked...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-04-2009, 10:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 400
Posted By jv9999

Re: spark issue

That or the pickup coil in the distributor. Best to replace them both while it's out. They are both prone to failure.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-04-2009, 10:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,669
Posted By jv9999

Re: Vacuum diagrams?

Autozone does (or at least used to) have some of them online.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-04-2009, 10:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 524
Posted By jv9999

Re: bad starter?

If everything goes dead then you're losing the connection from the positive battery cable to the starter solenoid (that's where the accessory power comes from). That or the ground as you need both....
Forum: Electronics
12-02-2009, 09:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,563
Posted By jv9999

Re: Please help: Blower fan weirdness

I think that fusible link is for all the accessories, not just the blower.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-30-2009, 09:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,888
Posted By jv9999

Re: pilot bearing removal

A bronze one? There are removal tools, or the tight fitting bolt and grease hydraulic trick. I usually drill a couple holes in the edge and cut it with a chisel. They are pretty soft.
Forum: Electronics
11-30-2009, 09:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,061
Posted By jv9999

Re: Rear battery breaker amps needed?

I've never seen one used, just a cut off switch. The starter can easily draw a couple hundred amps. Doesn't mean they don't make them, maybe for a golf cart or fork lift.
Forum: Electronics
11-30-2009, 09:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,563
Posted By jv9999

Re: Please help: Blower fan weirdness

I think it's the relay, not the resistor pack. The relay runs high speed, the resistors are used for the other speeds.
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