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Forum: Cooling
05-10-2010, 12:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,401
Posted By Chilekesh

Re: Driver side coolant leak, near TC-flywheel area

An update for the issue:

A while ago, I had a leak from the heater core. Replaced it, then all was good for a while until the leak I mentioned in the previous post showed up. Replaced the manifold...
Forum: Cooling
05-03-2010, 05:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,401
Posted By Chilekesh

Driver side coolant leak, near TC-flywheel area

Hi all. I just wanna make a post as a future reference for people that might have a similar problem.

I've had a massive coolant leak of then-unknown source that dripped down from the left bottom...
Forum: Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountain
04-28-2010, 10:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,792
Posted By Chilekesh

Re: Haynes manual translator (joke)

"Dammit tool" is the best one :lmao:
Forum: European Region
07-26-2009, 10:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,234
Posted By Chilekesh

Re: Hi from Romania!

The aluminum support cover I got from Hawks, was around $190 including the stud upgrade. I didn't get the rebuild kit as it turned out I don't need one yet. But Summit has a complete kit from Ratech...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-13-2009, 09:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 976
Posted By Chilekesh

Re: Chassis measurement needed

Thanks man! Much appreciated.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-03-2009, 05:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 976
Posted By Chilekesh

Re: Chassis measurement needed

Anybody?
Forum: History / Originality
05-22-2009, 12:54 AM
Replies: 483
Views: 24,385
Posted By Chilekesh

Re: How old are you?

Salutations! Can here. (pronounced same as John) 28 y.o Turkish guy living and working in Romania, at a construction site in Bucharest. Civil engineering is my profession but most of the time...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-21-2009, 10:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 976
Posted By Chilekesh

Re: Chassis measurement needed

I remember spohn.. I asked for a rough shipping quote for a full front set from them once, after which they became unresponsive :) Maybe I'll check them out again.

Unfortunately, the customs...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-21-2009, 03:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 976
Posted By Chilekesh

Re: Chassis measurement needed

The guys that I talked to also said I'll be fine the way it is. It is not touching the fender inner cover at any position, but visually it is disturbing. I'm planning to do much more to this car so I...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-21-2009, 09:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 976
Posted By Chilekesh

Re: Chassis measurement needed

I think I typed the wrong title for this thread. What I'm asking is actually a k-member measurement. Between the centers of rear A-arm bolt holes. Correct me if I'm wrong but I thought the k-members...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-21-2009, 03:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 976
Posted By Chilekesh

Chassis measurement needed

Hi everybody.

I had an accident and some repairs done afterwards. But there are still some problems. I did a few measurements.

The right front wheel is around 1.2 cm to the front than where...
Forum: TPI
05-16-2009, 03:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 635
Posted By Chilekesh

Re: Odd issues with L98

That's interesting. My engine is '89 L98 350. All of my stock (I believe) injectors read 17.5-17.6 ohms. Does that mean they've been replaced before? Their flow is supposed to be 22lb/hr right?
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
05-16-2009, 12:52 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,081
Posted By Chilekesh

Re: Summit Racing

Best customer service and fastest shipping I've seen. Very well maintained website and good technical support, they really know what they're selling. They're the only guys offering USPS Express mail...
Forum: TBI
05-15-2009, 08:11 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 17,643
Posted By Chilekesh

Re: Why does my engine knock??

Amazing. Everything matches up.

I see the exact same symptoms on my engine. I have a little bit blue smoke on startup (comes out for 1 second at most), maybe a little more on hot days. I need to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-14-2009, 06:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 514
Posted By Chilekesh

Re: HELP HELP

Beware that these things generally don't go away on their own, I'd be careful.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-13-2009, 08:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 867
Posted By Chilekesh

Re: Compression ratio calculation

So is 4.1'' the factory head gasket size?

Then the volume between gasket edge and combustion chamber/cylinder bore edges makes around 0.41 cc [pi/4*(4.1^2-4^2)*0.039*2.54^3], which would make...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-13-2009, 07:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 514
Posted By Chilekesh

Re: HELP HELP

Do you have power antenna? With the ignition off and key out, the only thing I can think of that has a motor and would be working would be power antenna, trying to pull back the antenna. They...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-13-2009, 03:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 867
Posted By Chilekesh

Compression ratio calculation

I've done my share of research and calculation. The factory stated compression ratio for 1989 TPI 350 is 9.3:1. The data I have:

Bore = 4.00''
Stroke = 3.48''
Compressed head gasket thickness =...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-11-2009, 10:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 566
Posted By Chilekesh

Re: Motor Mount Issues

Also, don't panic if the motor doesn't fall back flush with the new mounts. Even 1 mm is enough for it to remain stuck on one side, polyurethane is a pretty strong material and just the friction with...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-11-2009, 09:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 603
Posted By Chilekesh

Re: Strange coolant leak... where's it coming from?

If something leaks on the firewall around the AC blower motor area (which would probably be the heater core in and out hoses for your case) that'll probably end up under the front subframe rail...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-06-2009, 02:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 742
Posted By Chilekesh

Re: Anybody ever have a car die randomly?

Used to happen randomly to me. I later realized that the alternator was losing power from time to time (completely random). Became worse after installing underdrive pulleys, so I put in a 200 amp...
Forum: Cooling
05-04-2009, 05:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 699
Posted By Chilekesh

Re: Thermostat size?

Sorry, missed the LO3 part.
Forum: TPI
05-04-2009, 03:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 860
Posted By Chilekesh

Re: 1.6 roller rocker advice

How about valve cover clearance? Are tall covers needed for 1.6 rockers? If yes, how much taller than stock ones?
Forum: Cooling
05-04-2009, 03:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 699
Posted By Chilekesh

Re: Thermostat size?

58 mm I believe.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-04-2009, 03:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 566
Posted By Chilekesh

Re: Motor Mount Issues

Replaced motor mounts with poly just yesterday. Use a swivel joint and a 20> cm extension. If the joint is not stiff enough to stay still, use some tape. You can reach the nuts through the gap near...
Forum: Members Camaros
05-04-2009, 02:55 AM
Replies: 362
Views: 80,995
Posted By Chilekesh

Re: How did you get into your Camaro/Firebird?

My father is an American car nut. We had a '77 Regal when I was a kid, till he sold it because of high government taxes and gas price and usual difficulties in the city, not much parking places, but...
Forum: Body
05-04-2009, 02:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 530
Posted By Chilekesh

Re: Fog light rattle

You know the spring at the bottom of the housing? Add another one there, or just use a stronger spring. That worked well for me.
Forum: European Region
01-15-2009, 01:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,234
Posted By Chilekesh

Re: Hi from Romania!

Attached are some pictures.. It is an '89 GTA with 350, 700R4, BW 9-bolt 3.27:1 rear.

Here's what I've done so far (all myself)

-Powermaster 140 amp alternator, and respectiva upgrade for...
Forum: European Region
12-10-2008, 12:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,234
Posted By Chilekesh

Re: Hi from Romania!

A typical 3rd gen has a price around 5000-6000€ here, if well kept. There is even a modified one from '87, a GTA selling for 10,000€, but it is very well kept and has some moderate modification i...
Forum: European Region
12-09-2008, 06:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,234
Posted By Chilekesh

Hi from Romania!

Hello everybody. I'm Turkish and been living and working in Bucharest, Romania for more than 3 years now. I got my first car, an '89 Trans Am GTA last year November and been lovin' it since. :) I'm a...
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