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Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-01-2013, 11:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,140
Posted By me420

Re: 1991 RS 3.1 engine problem.

A good trick to clean out engine gunk i used for my Z is 4 new quarts of oil and 1 quart kerosene. Let my car idle 15-20mins. Then change oil, let it drain well. Kerosene acts as a detergent but dont...
Forum: TPI
09-01-2013, 08:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,112
Posted By me420

Re: 86 TPI problems dont know what to do

If the odometer hasnt hit 100k the #'s line up perfectly. Once around slight misalignment, havent seen a speedo that went twice but id imagine itd be worse.

A good way to guess how many times it...
Forum: TPI
09-01-2013, 07:48 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 39,030
Posted By me420

Re: 305 TPI Performance recommendations

Was it a LB9 motor? Whered it go? :)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-01-2013, 07:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,412
Posted By me420

re: So somebody dumped sugar in my gas tank

Also invest in installing a see thru inline filter in your engine bay to be safe
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-01-2013, 07:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,412
Posted By me420

re: So somebody dumped sugar in my gas tank

Sorry to hear man. Maybe it was some kids man, they do dumb stuff probably got scared and ran with cap too. Cops wont do anything unless you feel this was done while it was on your property. Even...
Forum: TPI
09-01-2013, 05:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,014
Posted By me420

Re: 5.7 RUNNING PERFECT WONT PASS EMISSIONS. NEED TO LEAN OUT A/F RATIO

Yeah hes still yelling just as loud as when he said #$@! This!! Lol. Jokes aside whats the prob with IAC? Did mine recently. Try cleaning yours before buying, i ruined mine trying to get away with...
Forum: TPI
09-01-2013, 05:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,112
Posted By me420

Re: 86 TPI problems dont know what to do

Where are you from? How many miles on your Z? Btw welcome to TGO. Use the search button for searching past posts too
Forum: TPI
09-01-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,112
Posted By me420

Re: 86 TPI problems dont know what to do

I read the CTS(coolant temp sensor) willgive rough idle. Test it or buy one. Its next to tps and iac. Since you changed the timing try retarding some. If youre sure you got pressure to injectors AND...
Forum: TPI
09-01-2013, 04:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,112
Posted By me420

Re: 86 TPI problems dont know what to do

Replaced pump meeting factory specs?
Forum: TPI
09-01-2013, 03:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,112
Posted By me420

Re: 86 TPI problems dont know what to do

Wow what switch is it tied to?. If you lose oil pressure your engine may not shut down the fuel pump when below 6psi oil. And even worse if you get in an accident, your car stalls; but fuel isnt...
Forum: TPI
09-01-2013, 03:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,112
Posted By me420

Re: 86 TPI problems dont know what to do

Someone else had gas leaking off front of motor. Worth checking few posts below yours. https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tpi/688088-strong-fuel-smell-exhaust.html

Recheck all plugs. If its black...
Forum: TPI
09-01-2013, 03:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,112
Posted By me420

Re: 86 TPI problems dont know what to do

If you think it may be compression get a tester and test each spark plug hole. While each plug is off test the spark at the tip of the plug as well to make sure youre getting good spark. If it doesnt...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-01-2013, 09:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,140
Posted By me420

Re: 1991 RS 3.1 engine problem.

Does it have fuel injectors? If so check them
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-01-2013, 01:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,139
Posted By me420

Re: changing oil weight

Hes right about excessive bearing clearance. In my case my oil gauge would max out and run at 60+psi under acceleration. Sometimes, 30 which is normal. One day after the oil heated up my psi dropped...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-30-2013, 03:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 15,400
Posted By me420

Re: clutch pedal failure - 1988 Camaro V6 5-speed

In your picture behind the clutch you can see the clutch safety button. Yeah when you push the clutch in it eventually pushes the black button back there. My linkage fell apart otw home from work...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-09-2013, 11:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,014
Posted By me420

Re: oil pan removal, need minor clearance

if the timing isnt right what happens is when you pull the rear of oil pan down, the pan gets hung on the crossmember, and the front of the pan hits the engine. the only way the pan can pull out is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-30-2013, 12:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 695
Posted By me420

Re: good ls1 website

thanks. any work done to your ws6? the SS does 11.3 without NoS. 22k original miles
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-28-2013, 10:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 695
Posted By me420

Re: good ls1 website

yeah thanks. any recommended ls1 sites. was long time member at z28.com, id like to know an active and reputable website.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-28-2013, 10:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 695
Posted By me420

good ls1 website

part owner of a 01 ss any suggested websites to sign up at?
Forum: Cooling
06-12-2013, 08:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,018
Posted By me420

Re: dual radiator fans

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/cooling/651122-think-your-fans-arent.html
Forum: Cooling
06-12-2013, 08:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,018
Posted By me420

Re: dual radiator fans

yeah i read a realy informative article thought i posted. driver side fan should work but in 1987 only did the dual fan setup have the second fan turn on 20degrees hotter than first so the guy said...
Forum: Cooling
06-12-2013, 07:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,261
Posted By me420

Re: Need Picture Of Fan Harness

i have one picture in my thread. let me know if you need more

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/cooling/682589-dual-radiator-fans.html

main harness comes in, ts at the end is driver side fan...
Forum: Cooling
06-12-2013, 04:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,018
Posted By me420

Re: dual radiator fans

thank you for your post. id like to test the power going to pass side to make sure its getting power, and im going to test the motor manualy in a bit. maybe mixed them up which one i thought was...
Forum: Cooling
06-12-2013, 12:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,018
Posted By me420

dual radiator fans

whats up bruds, i was out of work for a few months from an injury and goto start my iroc again, the battery was dead. I hooked up a jumper box and the pass side fan came on; the driver side fan has...
Forum: TPI
12-23-2012, 12:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 949
Posted By me420

Re: car wont idle please help

forgot to add intermittent code 34.

been a week since i believe i fixed it. visualy looked at maf + screen few times looked fine but i used MAF cleaner on sensor and i think that was the problem....
Forum: TPI
12-16-2012, 06:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 949
Posted By me420

Re: car wont idle please help

Put new iridium plugs not too long ago ill check them tho
Forum: TPI
12-16-2012, 06:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 949
Posted By me420

Re: car wont idle please help

Tpi as listed in profile. Previous owner put new injectors in 85000+ miles ago. No mods.
Ill check the fuel presssure and look into checking the injectors.
Forum: TPI
12-15-2012, 07:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 949
Posted By me420

Re: car wont idle please help

yeah I put a new IAC in. Thanks for diagram Im going to get a voltmeter I didnt test the MAF.

btw sorry next time ill say pump the air pedal, lol jk
Forum: TPI
12-10-2012, 05:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 949
Posted By me420

Re: car wont idle please help

Guess ill buy MAF and sensor connector, was hoping to avoid buying the MAF
Forum: TPI
12-09-2012, 10:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,433
Posted By me420

Re: MPG! what does yours get? welcomed discussion/debate

87 iroc 5spd 3.42 gears 19 city 25-28 highway
Forum: TPI
12-09-2012, 09:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 949
Posted By me420

car wont idle please help

Ok so Ive been reading posts for about 3 weeks now about an intermitent problem my 87 iroc has.

It stalls on cold and or warm conditions. It gets me to work still but between this random problem...
Forum: History / Originality
12-02-2012, 03:56 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 33,691
Posted By me420

Re: Most desirable year.

i own a 87 norwood iroc and the clear coat is known for peeling. doesnt lessen it whatso ever but my vote is 87
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-25-2012, 02:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,072
Posted By me420

need torque specs

been looking online figured id post while in search, anyone know main and rod bearing bolt torque specs for 1987 iroc-z LB9 5 speed?

i dont have a manual, will be getting one. what about the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-07-2012, 04:04 PM
Replies: 26
MPG
Views: 1,199
Posted By me420

Re: MPG

i try telling my friends this everyone looks at me like im crazy. i vouche the LB9 motor, in my case gets 28mpg on highway over 20-22 around town. 40miles on a secluded road with 3 traffic lights,...
Forum: Cooling
03-06-2012, 07:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,126
Posted By me420

Re: OEM OIL COOLER

take the rubber ring off an old oil filter and use that for the ring. i was going to but i need a new cooler now.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-06-2012, 06:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,006
Posted By me420

Re: Engine Noise Problem[Appreciate ANY Help]

expect that oil filter you take off to have some sludge in it. Make sure when you goto the store get 2x oil filters and 2x the engine oil
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-06-2012, 06:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,006
Posted By me420

Re: Engine Noise Problem[Appreciate ANY Help]

If youre looking in the valves, wipe it somewhat clean with something, then use gas and a brush and fine clean it. After you get it clean, run a little oil thru the valves to clean out what youve...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-06-2012, 06:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 16,036
Posted By me420

Re: 87 iroc camaro wont start/turn over

Since you said you had an alarm make sure the wires are completely deleted from your loop
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-05-2012, 09:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 16,036
Posted By me420

Re: 87 iroc camaro wont start/turn over

check the starter! the next time that b*tch doesnt want to start, tap the end of the starter! not the starter! with a light hammer (requires 2 people, 1 to turn key 1 tapping starter, but you can do...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-05-2012, 09:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 22,856
Posted By me420

Re: Top Speed?

yeah once i seen 130 i didnt count anymore but didnt let up either lol
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-05-2012, 09:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 22,856
Posted By me420

Re: Top Speed?

ive had my z to 130+, white knuckling, windows open, t-tops off, and headliner freshly ripping in the wind. was old anyway and had slight sag. earned a excuse to fix it.

gotta say that upholstery...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-05-2012, 08:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 782
Posted By me420

Re: oil pressure gauge, acting odd! !PLEASE HELP

Welcome to my boat. Before you take the oil pan out, you may want to check your oil pressure with a mechanical gauge. In my case, I have had a knocking and had one valvetap on startup. Please, do...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-05-2012, 08:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,014
Posted By me420

Re: oil pan removal, need minor clearance

pictures off my HTC evo cellphone
our engine hoist

http://i42.tinypic.com/1zbdhzq.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/2dtqk3q.jpg

http://i41.tinypic.com/990x20.jpg

my oil cooler cracks
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-05-2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,014
Posted By me420

Re: oil pan removal, need minor clearance

I vouche to this. My father was trying to tell me thats why on hot-hot startup after my out of state visit to a store, additional to my knocking, I had a mean valve tap roughly 1 second on start. He...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-02-2012, 10:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,014
Posted By me420

Re: oil pan removal, need minor clearance

well for other reasons, my car has been sitting in the garage for 3 weeks. Apparently, if you read around its a 3 hour job. If you read my topic thoroughly, I share methods to do it without dropping...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-26-2012, 01:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,014
Posted By me420

Re: oil pan removal, need minor clearance

Update: I got the oil pan off without using my bottlejack. I had the counterweight for the crank was spun 360 instead of 180 from TDC. Even when I did spin 180 from TDC, i was a few degrees off...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-25-2012, 04:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,014
Posted By me420

Re: oil pan removal, need minor clearance

ok my cum along was maxed, so i bottle jacked from under now its jacking car slightly. last night i got 3 1/8" clearance eye to eye in mounter mount brackets. today i couldnt achieve 3 because i...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-25-2012, 12:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,014
Posted By me420

Re: oil pan removal, need minor clearance

roger, yes distrib is off, starter, oil filter, ypipe is off, crank is spun once from TDC(have to make sure its 6oclock), motor mounts seperated with right now 3 inches inbetween (going outside now...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-25-2012, 11:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,014
Posted By me420

oil pan removal, need minor clearance

Sorry for re-post, bad topic on previous.
Salute fellow 3rd gen'ers. 87 IROC-z 5speed with oil cooler, she has 160k miles has been daily driver for 6 years. The oil gauge has always been near 60lbs...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-25-2012, 11:28 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 550
Posted By me420

knock on startup, oil pressure 0psi to 15psi

Salute fellow 3rd gen'ers. 87 IROC-z 5speed with oil cooler, she has 160k miles has been daily driver for 6 years. The oil gauge has always been near 60lbs of oil regardless of accuracy it had oil...
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