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Forum: Electronics
07-13-2013, 08:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,966
Posted By Oldies

Re: Volt gauge needle bounce.

Thanks for the feedback; problem solved, including the needle bounce when using the turn signals. After removing the cluster I found one anomaly - thew lower RH corner had
somehow dig eared, i.e.,...
Forum: Electronics
07-08-2013, 03:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,966
Posted By Oldies

Re: Voltmeter Made From Rubber

HELP! I have a minor and major issue: Minor: Cleaning the cluster circuit - a good idea; the grounds, (85 Z28 5.0L), for the Temp and Oil on my Z, which are inaccurate - are supposedly the circuit...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-17-2009, 03:41 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,315
Posted By Oldies

Re: upper strut mounts

Congrats! Many hands, (and minds), make light work. Nice to have as many willing to contribute on the site. One small tip: what goes on might, (and ususally does) have to come off. Shocks and...
Forum: Body
09-16-2009, 01:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,783
Posted By Oldies

Re: 1988 Chevy Camaro TBI accident..

RG, (anyone?) Got car, ('89 Irc-z, 5.7L, auto; 2:73 BWA,T-Tops): came repainted but not orig color; RPOs say white exterior w/silver/yellow accent stripes/gray wheels; have the grey wheels; car...
Forum: Body
09-16-2009, 12:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,783
Posted By Oldies

Re: 1988 Chevy Camaro TBI accident..

Thanks, that's a great point about the repainting, which could explain a lot. What do you think of a guy saying the car, yes, twenty years old, was "always garaged, never driven in the snow", and,...
Forum: Body
09-16-2009, 12:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,783
Posted By Oldies

Re: 1988 Chevy Camaro TBI accident..

It must be a Chevy; it's "Like a Rock"; if it's new? - GM will take it back in 60 days! (just kidding!)
Forum: Body
09-16-2009, 12:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,783
Posted By Oldies

Re: 1988 Chevy Camaro TBI accident..

Does anybody know where to find the body identification tag? It should have four digits, the last four of which should match the last four digits of the VIN. The guy who sold me my 89 IROC on ebay...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-12-2009, 06:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,315
Posted By Oldies

Re: upper strut mounts

IF you see ANY paint or RUST between the top of the nut and the stem, it must be scraped because it forms a wedge with the first thread
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-12-2009, 06:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,315
Posted By Oldies

Re: upper strut mounts

I'm serious - a very small pipe wrench on the STEM above the nut can really hold it - if you have the technique - have somebody hold the wrench in position and wack it with a 32 oz ball peen - fast...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-12-2009, 05:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,315
Posted By Oldies

Re: upper strut mounts

that reminds me; I've used a small pipe wrench on occasion to grip the stem - very effective; better than vise grips - always grip with handle turning down away from the head so the movable jaw...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-12-2009, 05:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,315
Posted By Oldies

Re: upper strut mounts

The problem can be the length of the wrench - the longer wrenches give graeter leverage - I hate it when that happens -good luck! Those cheap GM/acdelco stems that require those shock absorber...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-12-2009, 05:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,315
Posted By Oldies

Re: upper strut mounts

I don't think there would be anything but solid metal where the stem is threaded.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-12-2009, 05:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,315
Posted By Oldies

Re: upper strut mounts

lol Are you gripping the NUT or the top of the STEM with the VISE grips? You've got to hold the nut with a box or offset box, (13/16"?), and bring the two handles together about 15 degrees apart to...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-12-2009, 05:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,315
Posted By Oldies

Re: upper strut mounts

Hey, If you've stripped the NUT that fastens the STRUT stem to the plate gear, (the plate has an inner bearing and thick rubber bushung assembled so the strut can "move" within a specific axis...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-12-2009, 04:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,315
Posted By Oldies

Re: upper strut mounts

hey, Don't be alarmed; on my '89 IROC, there is a plate below the wheel well, (below the strut tower); the plate is configured to use the same locations for the attaching screws and nuts; if you...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-02-2009, 03:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,315
Posted By Oldies

Re: upper strut mounts

Thanks; I'll know why to be careful if same prob occurs on my 85 Z28!..(my 82-88 GM parts manual distinguishes mounts from 82-86, opposed to 87 0n. Don't know if mounts will cure the "knocking" but...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-02-2009, 03:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,315
Posted By Oldies

Re: upper strut mounts

Hi, Thanks; oops!, didn't notice the age of thread, (weak nvidia card); have replaced centerlink and ball-joints, bushings for other symptoms; soft, knocking or tapping sound, occurs regularly, 89 Z,...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-02-2009, 02:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,315
Posted By Oldies

Re: upper strut mounts

Hey, Spohn is selling new manufactured mounts for F body; chrome, moly spherical bearings, 1" taller, adds 1/4" camber, teflon self lubricating race; $275.00 a pair, (quantity 1 = 1 pair), plus...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-02-2009, 08:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,511
Posted By Oldies

Re: 87-92 TPI EGR Vacuum Solenoid and EGR Valve

Hi, I'm not thoroughly acquainted with navigating this site. Can I assume you are now able to contact me through email, to effect a sale. Sorry, I thought my quick reply went through earlier, but...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-02-2009, 08:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,511
Posted By Oldies

Re: 87-92 TPI EGR Vacuum Solenoid and EGR Valve

Hi, If still for sale, I will buy, happily! I have an eBay generated Pay Pal account.
Forum: TPI
07-23-2008, 06:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,490
Posted By Oldies

Re: Code 33 (MAF) Sensor Problem

Code 33, after lengthy persistence, and repetition, no longer comes up, and all running systems cleared - the symptoms, and the problems with the car along with them, since replacing the temperature...
Forum: TPI
07-22-2008, 04:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,490
Posted By Oldies

Re: Code 33 (MAF) Sensor Problem

Hope you didn't give up. I changed the temperature sensor. That eliminated the code 33. Changing the TPS, properly adjusted, (all three terminals, harness connector to TPS, jumped; adjusted to...
Forum: TPI
07-17-2008, 11:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,490
Posted By Oldies

Re: Code 33 (MAF) Sensor Problem

every code refers to the ecm, and to all the sensors it controls; every sensor related malfunction implies misinformation being sent to the ecm, (incorrect sensor energy, generating a "code"), an...
Forum: TPI
07-17-2008, 09:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,490
Posted By Oldies

Re: Code 33 (MAF) Sensor Problem

Better to fix it, first, then sell it. Tried one reman then a new maf snsr, same numbers as orig Bosch, 85 Z 5.0L, H.O., due to endless symptoms, endless code 33's - no starts, then starts, dies at...
Forum: TPI
07-06-2008, 01:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,490
Posted By Oldies

Re: Code 33 (MAF) Sensor Problem

I really like net_coma's, (that must add sleep to exhaustion to calculate net), idea to look at the TPS. The first thing I noticed when bought the 85 Z28 5.0L. H.O. was how slowly it upshifted, come...
Forum: DIY PROM
07-06-2008, 01:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,682
Posted By Oldies

Re: MAF Sensor going bad?

Hi, Check out www.c4vettes.com (http://www.c4vettes.com) for useful Mass Flow Facts - i hate this MAF sensor problem... my 85 Z28, 5.0L, H.O., TPI gave "no start" problems; then its fine; then no...
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