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Forum: TBI
10-23-2013, 03:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,775
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: 305 TBI has Fuel + Spark; Won't Start

I'm sorry for not clarifying; I clearly saw the spark jump the gap. Also, we're talking maybe two, or three, weeks of the car not being driven regularly, and going from running smoothly, to not even...
Forum: TBI
10-21-2013, 04:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,775
Posted By kkingsrulee

305 TBI has Fuel + Spark; Won't Start

I have an RS 305, TBI, that was running fine, until I stopped driving it for about a month. I tried firing it up, but it just cranks, and sputters.

I clearly see fuel spraying from the TBI unit,...
Forum: Southern California Area
06-14-2012, 11:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 881
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: Check Engine Light

Use this:
http://www.gearhead-efi.com/gearhead-efi/doc/TPIcodes.pdf

If there is a problem, it WILL be located here. I had a code 42 that indicated a faulty ignition module/ecm, I had the module...
Forum: Southern California Area
05-25-2012, 07:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 694
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: Radiator Leak

Not sure if this is exactly what you were asking, but my radiator sprung a leak about four years ago. I ordered one from auto zone for about $100 and installed it myself, it takes maybe fifteen...
Forum: Body
03-24-2012, 09:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 574
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: Colorsanding

Thanks for the advice guys. I only have four coats on. I'm too scared to use 600, but the 1000 seemed to work fine, it just takes a long time.
Forum: Body
03-23-2012, 12:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 574
Posted By kkingsrulee

Colorsanding

Forgive my noobish-ness.

I finished spraying my car with a single stage paint.
I have runs in about three areas (the paint was black and part of the car was in the shade, so I couldn't see the...
Forum: Body
03-10-2012, 10:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,163
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: Painting Issue

Alright, so I'll probably have to use 400 grit sandpaper or something on the runs then? The scuff pad will suffice for the rest of the car though, correct?

Also, what grit sandpaper equivalent is...
Forum: Body
03-10-2012, 07:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,163
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: Painting Issue

Alright, thanks for the guidance.

There was a run or two I spotted, I'll take care of that with the scuff pad.
Forum: Body
03-10-2012, 11:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,163
Posted By kkingsrulee

Painting Issue

I finally got around to spraying my '90 RS yesterday and I got the first thin coat down when the air compressor I rented failed.

I returned it and the only other alternate compressor is rented...
Forum: Southern California Area
02-09-2012, 11:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,150
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: Firebird dash pad for sale $150 obo

If this will fit a camaro as well and you'll include the speaker covers, I'll take it for sixty. I can pick it up tomorrow evening, if you're available.
Forum: Electronics
01-20-2012, 06:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,089
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: Ignition wiring

Just figured I'd update you guys and anyone that has a code 42 problem.

I replaced circuit 424 (tan/black wire) and that fixed the problem.

So, if anyone experiences a code 42, check circuits...
Forum: Southern California Area
01-02-2012, 09:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 738
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: Anyone parting a camaro?!?!

What the hell happened?
Forum: Electronics
01-02-2012, 09:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,089
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: Resistance Is Futile

No dice. I soldered in a new wire about two inches from the ECM harness connector running all the way to about two inches away from circuit 423's connection to the ignition module (D4).

SES light...
Forum: Electronics
12-30-2011, 10:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,089
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: Resistance Is Futile

Thanks for the reponse.

The circuit should read less than one ohm? So right now it's reading 503 ohms, thus it's reading 503 times as high as the normal resistance reading?

So there's most...
Forum: Electronics
12-29-2011, 05:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,226
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: In heaps of trouble. VATS

If you can't figure it out, this worked perfectly for me.

http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette-c4-vats-bypass-module+1986+1989-1-58-863.html
Forum: Electronics
12-29-2011, 05:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,089
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: Ignition wiring

Bump. Anyone??

Also, if I do replace the circuit 423 wire, what gauge wire should I replace it with?
Forum: Electronics
12-27-2011, 02:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,089
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: Ignition wiring

I tested it this morning, circuit 423 read .503 K Ohms. That's just outside of the 500 ohms it should be less than, what do you think?
Forum: Electronics
12-25-2011, 12:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,089
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: Ignition wiring

Good to go, I'll test it the day after tomorrow.
Forum: Electronics
12-24-2011, 09:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,089
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: Ignition wiring

This is the part that's confusing me, when it says unplug ECM connectors, do I unplug the connection that is located AT the ECM, or the end that is located at the ignition module? Because the circuit...
Forum: Electronics
12-23-2011, 05:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,089
Posted By kkingsrulee

Ignition wiring

My '90 RS 305 TBI is throwing a code 42, and it's a bit hard to start and idles a little rough. Other than that it runs fine.

I've been trying to determine the cause of the code, which states it's...
Forum: TBI
12-19-2011, 05:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,578
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: Engine Tick Code 42

I pulled the ignition module today and had it tested. It tested fine.

Any ideas where to go from here in regards to the code 42 problem?
Forum: TBI
12-16-2011, 07:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,578
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: Engine Tick Code 42

Good to go.

I got them off. I'm having a VERY tough time tightening that rear bolt though, I remember installing these headers and I don't think I tightened this bolt enough because.

An 11...
Forum: TBI
12-16-2011, 05:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,578
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: Engine Tick Code 42

Update. So I was inspecting the header bolts today and the right rearmost header bolt looks as if there's about 1/16th of an inch exposed that could be tightened. I'm having a bit of trouble removing...
Forum: TBI
12-16-2011, 01:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,578
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: Engine Tick Code 42

I'll check the head to header connection today.

I have not ever messed with the timing, so I don't see code 42 being thrown for that reason. I disconnected the battery for about five minutes the...
Forum: TBI
12-16-2011, 01:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,578
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: Engine Tick Code 42

I'll check the header bolts today.

The Haynes manual states code 42 is a problem with the Electronic Spark Timing circuit/system and the probable cause is "Poor electrical connection, open or...
Forum: TBI
12-16-2011, 01:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,578
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: Engine Tick Code 42

I don't think it could be a leak at the header to flange or header to manifold. I checked the header to flange/y-pipe the other night and it was still bolted together. Before I installed the...
Forum: TBI
12-13-2011, 09:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,578
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: Engine Tick Code 42

Bump.

I changed the oil today and checked the passenger side header/y-pipe connection and it's all bolted together still with nylon nuts and lock-washers.

The tick still persists. The valves...
Forum: TBI
12-12-2011, 11:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,578
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: Engine Tick Code 42

I listened with a rod, I didn't hear any valves that were making any out of the ordinary sounds.

The sound is coming from the left(while standing in front of the car, otherwise the passenger...
Forum: TBI
12-06-2011, 03:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,578
Posted By kkingsrulee

Engine Tick Code 42

I posted this in the General Engine subforum, but I figured I would post it here as well, seeing that it's TBI specific.

I have a 305 TBI (220k miles) and I just started driving it again after a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-06-2011, 01:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 904
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: Engine tick, code 42

Actually, the Haynes Manual says it's bad wiring, a short, a faulty Ignition Module, or a faulty ECM.

A new Ignition Module is only 50 bucks, should I just replace that? Is it likely that this is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-06-2011, 01:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 904
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: Engine tick, code 42

I haven't inspected inside the distributor.

It's near the top/rear(farthest toward the rear of the engine bay) of the engine.

It's easy to hear when leaning over the engine and when crouching...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2011, 02:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 904
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: Engine tick, code 42

Alright, I checked all the wires and all the tips to each spark plug, some were a little loose.

However, the problem still persists, SES light is still on and the ticking is still present. When...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-04-2011, 05:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 904
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: Engine tick, code 42

I've checkedd a few times, but never very thoroughly. Actually, before this tick began, it was ticking even worse, it sounded like a motorcycle because one of the spark plug wires had actually come...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-04-2011, 01:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 904
Posted By kkingsrulee

Engine tick, code 42

I have a '90 305 TBI that has an engine tick. It doesn't start out immediately upon start-up, but sets in about five minutes after starting the car. The SES light was coming on and it's throwing out...
Forum: TBI
11-30-2011, 11:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 859
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: im a lil nervous

About two years ago I drove my '90 RS 305 TBI with 220k+ miles on the engine from So Cal to No Cal and back over a 48 hour period. It was probably a total of 600-700 miles. The car made it fine.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-29-2011, 11:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 612
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: Engine Tick

It does it subtly at idle. Much more noticeable under load, almost like a motorcycle.

I added some oil (no dipstick, when I installed the Hooker 2055's there was no room for the dipstick to work...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-29-2011, 10:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 612
Posted By kkingsrulee

Engine Tick

I have a '90 RS 305 TBI, no mods other than headers.

I just started driving the car after about a year and a half. I remember this being a problem before I stopped driving it.

Anyway, when you...
Forum: Exhaust
09-29-2011, 10:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,439
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: Flowtech Header Install.

Take some time and do a search. Your question has been asked and answered a million times on here.
Forum: Exhaust
09-29-2011, 10:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,018
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: Small leak under hood?

So it only makes sound while you're idling?

Is the noise dependent or independent of engine speed?

Is it a rattle or a tick?

Check your spark plug wires, there could be one that's not...
Forum: Southern California Area
09-04-2011, 08:05 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,667
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: How do you fund your build/mods?

Hey Mikey, what type of job are you looking for with a degree from FIDM? Do they have any sort of automotive program there?

Or are you just legitimately interested in fashion?
Forum: TBI
08-28-2011, 04:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,133
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: Firebird formula 89 dies when put into gear.

If you're properly hooking everything up with the air cleaner assembly, there should be a vacuum hose right up near there. The removal of the vacuum hose when you take the air cleaner assembly off...
Forum: Southern California Area
06-14-2011, 02:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 637
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: heck yea... passed smog :)

Yeah, global warming is just a myth anyway. [/insert sarcasm]
Forum: Southern California Area
05-30-2011, 05:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 836
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: new LAPD patrol car

I doubt a car that specialized will be put up for auction. They'll probably just be updated or decommissioned or something after they're outdated.
Forum: Southern California Area
05-05-2011, 04:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 642
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: Shell/Ferrari commercial

Awesome video, thanks for the link.
Forum: Southern California Area
04-22-2011, 04:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 885
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: New Cali Generalz Video

First of all the poster of the video ASKED for feedback in the description of the video. So don't get your panties in a bunch when he offers some legitimate criticism.

Second, what the hell's...
Forum: Southern California Area
04-12-2011, 06:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 855
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: Pssst... All you TA owners, check this out <----

Wow, gotta love the obligatory shift knob pull in order to pass the other cars.

Plus the epileptic drive-by scenes are awesome.

Can't forget the half-assed "drifts" that the driver attempts at...
Forum: Southern California Area
03-19-2011, 09:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 463
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: tryin to get sum muscle cars together for a cruise

Why the hell did you spell cool with a "k"? Will that make the experience more fun than one that's just "cool"?
Forum: Southern California Area
03-17-2011, 03:00 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,570
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: look what i got..............

Ah, I was under the impression he was referring to the horrendous grammar.
Forum: Southern California Area
03-06-2011, 07:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,018
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: CALI GENERALZ CAR CLUB MEET 2/20

Just curious, why does "Generalz" have a "z" opposed to an "s"?
Forum: TBI
01-03-2011, 10:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 610
Posted By kkingsrulee

Re: TBI Problems please help.

I agree with the above poster. It sounds like a timing issue, either ignition or perhaps cam. Verify cam timing via dot to dot alignment. A timing light will verify ignition timing.
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