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Forum: V6
02-27-2006, 02:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 662
Posted By BitchinRS

Just becuase the fuel came out like a shot does...

Just becuase the fuel came out like a shot does not mean the pump is ok. Only way to make sure is to check the presure. Presure needs to be between 43 - 47PSI.

You can have 20PSI and still shoot...
Forum: V6
01-24-2006, 01:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 939
Posted By BitchinRS

Cool. Well the AC sort of works. I need to...

Cool.

Well the AC sort of works. I need to refill it every year. It has a very slow leak ever since I switched to R134a.

All though after replacing the stat my problems have gotten better. It...
Forum: V6
01-23-2006, 02:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 939
Posted By BitchinRS

Think I found the Frigging problem!!!

OK, I notcied that my temp would go up to about 250 then suddenly fall back down to 190. My first thoughts... Stuck thermostat.

I replace the stat and while I am filling the rad back up I kick the...
Forum: V6
01-20-2006, 04:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 27,947
Posted By BitchinRS

Dam Dale I was able to pick up the Cardone...

Dam Dale I was able to pick up the Cardone rebuilt distrib. for $90 at Kragen's

For me it was cheaper then buying all of the parts and rebuild mine own. The new distrib. even came with a new ICM....
Forum: V6
01-19-2006, 11:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 471
Posted By BitchinRS

Yeah you have spark leak. Time to replace the...

Yeah you have spark leak. Time to replace the wires.
Forum: V6
01-19-2006, 11:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 987
Posted By BitchinRS

No hury. I decided to buy the engine before my...

No hury. I decided to buy the engine before my engine dies. THis way I have time to have it rebuilt and make sure all of the details are in place.
Forum: V6
01-18-2006, 11:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 987
Posted By BitchinRS

Can't go highbred. I live in California. I would...

Can't go highbred. I live in California. I would never get passed the smog test.

I will swap the timing pointer over to the 3.4 front cover. the front cover on my current 3.1 is cracked all over...
Forum: V6
01-18-2006, 11:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 471
Posted By BitchinRS

The stuttering sounds like the head gasket went....

The stuttering sounds like the head gasket went. Be carefull though the head gasket may not have been the original problems.

If a car over heats enough it can blow the head gasket.

Check your...
Forum: V6
01-17-2006, 11:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 987
Posted By BitchinRS

Thanks 87CamaroMan exactly the info i was...

Thanks 87CamaroMan exactly the info i was looking for. I will use the 3.4 front cover and a brand new 3.4 balancer.

I am researching cam options for the 3.4 and will post what I find when I find...
Forum: V6
01-14-2006, 07:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 374
Posted By BitchinRS

Transmision rebuild info

Found some good info if any one ever wants to try thier hand at rebuilding their own trany both 700R4 and T5 WC, and NWC.

Go to www.drivetrain.com Navigate to your type of transmision. Not only...
Forum: V6
01-12-2006, 06:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 987
Posted By BitchinRS

It's easy to tell that the 3.4 balancer is bad....

It's easy to tell that the 3.4 balancer is bad. It is severly rusty and the rubber inertia ring is toast. Mine is also suspect. When I go to buy a new one should it be the one for the 3.4 or the 3.1,...
Forum: V6
01-07-2006, 05:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 987
Posted By BitchinRS

Cool. Thanks for the info. Does anyone know...

Cool. Thanks for the info.

Does anyone know what a good choice for a cam on the 3.4L

I know the performace cam for the 3.1 is the stock 3.4 cam, so I don't witch way to go with it, and don't...
Forum: V6
01-07-2006, 05:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,092
Posted By BitchinRS

The AC is running becuase the car thinks the AC...

The AC is running becuase the car thinks the AC is on. Jumper the connection for the AC switch. It should prevent it from kicking on.
Forum: V6
01-07-2006, 05:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 773
Posted By BitchinRS

New tanks are acctualy around $200 - $350...

New tanks are acctualy around $200 - $350 depending on ware you get one.

Could the junk that came out the flow side of the filter be oarts of f'd up filter?

Fram makes crappy filters. They clog...
Forum: V6
01-04-2006, 08:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 987
Posted By BitchinRS

3.4 swap questions

When swapping a 3.4 in place of a 3.1 should I purchase a balancer for a 3.4 or a 3.1, or option 3 it doesn't matter? I don't trust my current one to live much longer.

I have a T5, and the 3.4...
Forum: V6
01-02-2006, 05:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 939
Posted By BitchinRS

You know the ECT idea may be the problem. Some...

You know the ECT idea may be the problem. Some times inorder for it to go into closed loop I have to let the car warm up to 245 then kick the fan in. Once it starts to cool down to 210 it will...
Forum: V6
01-02-2006, 05:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 939
Posted By BitchinRS

Cool I will check all of those. Right now the...

Cool I will check all of those. Right now the rain coming down pretty hard so it will have to wait a bit. Man I wish I had a 2 car garage!!
Forum: V6
12-31-2005, 10:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 939
Posted By BitchinRS

The TPS checked out ok. .56 at idle and 4.4 at...

The TPS checked out ok. .56 at idle and 4.4 at WOT.

Coil, spark plug wires, cap, rotor have all been replaced. The plugs were fine, but I did run them through the cleaner just to be sure. Plus...
Forum: V6
12-30-2005, 09:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 939
Posted By BitchinRS

Cool I will check it and see ware the voltage is...

Cool I will check it and see ware the voltage is at.

I was all over the place becuase there are so many symptoms that it is driving me a bit crazy trying to pin point the problem. There might even...
Forum: V6
12-30-2005, 02:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 939
Posted By BitchinRS

Nope 5 speed, but I do prefer to have it at about...

Nope 5 speed, but I do prefer to have it at about 1000 RPM. It uses less fuel this way. Idling @ 2000 makes it a gas hog.
Forum: V6
12-30-2005, 03:07 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,031
Posted By BitchinRS

Man that deffinetly sucks! Is there any way...

Man that deffinetly sucks!

Is there any way you can score some more sheet metal from a donor and weld it in place. Since you were going to be doing the rear quater it shouldn't be that much extra...
Forum: V6
12-30-2005, 03:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 939
Posted By BitchinRS

What should the TPS voltage be? I will definetly...

What should the TPS voltage be? I will definetly check it. I don't go back to work till the 3rd so I have plenty of time to fuss with it.

I don't think it is a vac leak. I did have one, but I...
Forum: V6
12-29-2005, 09:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 939
Posted By BitchinRS

Too much fuel? maybe not sure!

OK this problem has been bugging me for about 1 month now.

Car starts and idles @ 1500 - 2000 RPM. If I start driving right a way it will try to die when I come to a stop. If I wait 1 - 5 min. it...
Forum: V6
12-10-2005, 10:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 553
Posted By BitchinRS

more pics once I figure out how to size them...

more pics once I figure out how to size them correctly.
Forum: V6
12-10-2005, 10:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 553
Posted By BitchinRS

scay pics of damage

screwed up and high cenered he Camaro. Too little combined with a 115 mile comute every day caused this.

When I ran over the cement devider in the parking it ripped off the clutch slae clindar and...
Forum: V6
12-10-2005, 09:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 578
Posted By BitchinRS

Did you swap theadapter stalk over as well? The...

Did you swap theadapter stalk over as well? The EGR it's self will not bolt up. You need to move both over as a unit.
Forum: V6
09-11-2005, 06:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 442
Posted By BitchinRS

Yournotoverestimating the hight. I had to do this...

Yournotoverestimating the hight. I had to do this and I had to bring the engine completly up in order to clear the K member.

I drop the starte so I could get to the the exhuast bolts easier. You...
Forum: V6
08-05-2005, 01:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 834
Posted By BitchinRS

open rear hatch look at the right side plastics....

open rear hatch look at the right side plastics. it's right under there in the fender.
Forum: V6
08-05-2005, 01:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 813
Posted By BitchinRS

First you fail visual part of the test. then your...

First you fail visual part of the test. then your HC count would be way abov the max amount allowed.

As for the sound.

When I blew mine off due to a rotted pipe it had a killer sound. But that...
Forum: V6
07-26-2005, 01:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 797
Posted By BitchinRS

It's a pretty job. Just take your time and don't...

It's a pretty job. Just take your time and don't rush it. Use plastic bags and paper to help keep the bolts orginized. This will help a ton when it comes to put it all back together again.

As...
Forum: V6
07-26-2005, 12:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 860
Posted By BitchinRS

Looks like you cat. may be on it's way out....

Looks like you cat. may be on it's way out. Allthough I would change your plug wires first.

After that don't worry about till the next smog check. I would change the cat at that time.

I got...
Forum: V6
07-25-2005, 02:45 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,633
Posted By BitchinRS

Also make sure you battery cables are nice an...

Also make sure you battery cables are nice an firm. I just ran into this. Car would run rough and some times wouldn't. Turned out that the + cable could be turned by hand. After tightening the cable...
Forum: V6
07-22-2005, 01:24 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,633
Posted By BitchinRS

3.1 is just about the same as the 2.8. Just...

3.1 is just about the same as the 2.8. Just stroked to 3.1
Forum: V6
07-19-2005, 11:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,894
Posted By BitchinRS

You can use a 18mm sprk plug chaser as well in a...

You can use a 18mm sprk plug chaser as well in a pinch if you can find the correc tap. It has the same pitch.
Forum: V6
07-19-2005, 10:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 526
Posted By BitchinRS

Not to side track any one, but what would cause...

Not to side track any one, but what would cause the exact opposit problem? My #5 plug all ways runs to lean. It's been doing it for years, and haven't figured it out yet.
Forum: V6
07-19-2005, 10:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 718
Posted By BitchinRS

must be a 3.1L thing. I never bothered to look at...

must be a 3.1L thing. I never bothered to look at the pipe on 2.8's in scrap yards. I have seen that dam plastic coupler on all on all 3.1's though. I can't say weather the 3.4's have them. None of...
Forum: V6
07-17-2005, 06:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 653
Posted By BitchinRS

The epidural shoots hurt like hell and are no...

The epidural shoots hurt like hell and are no better then a placibo shoot (SP?) in cronic cases. I know from experiance, but if dealing with an HMO it is a required step before they will approve...
Forum: V6
07-17-2005, 06:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 718
Posted By BitchinRS

Karl, The problem with that pipe is the...

Karl,

The problem with that pipe is the plastic coupler that allows it rotate. I wish they didn't use so much plastic in the engine bay when they made these cars. Most of my break downs have been...
Forum: V6
07-16-2005, 02:31 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,633
Posted By BitchinRS

The code 45 may just be symptom of the voltage...

The code 45 may just be symptom of the voltage drop / idle up and down, needing to have the idle learn done. Fix these issues first then see if it keeps setting the code 45.

If I am not mistaken...
Forum: V6
07-16-2005, 02:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 440
Posted By BitchinRS

Allows the ECM to learn the position on the IAC...

Allows the ECM to learn the position on the IAC valve so it can controll it acuratley. before this is done the ECM can idle the engine. It just doesn't do a good job at it. THis should be done any...
Forum: V6
07-16-2005, 02:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 718
Posted By BitchinRS

I agree with Dusty. Mine leaked from that pipe...

I agree with Dusty. Mine leaked from that pipe when I replaced my head gaskets. It spins, but after being in one spot for several years and moving it. It tends to leak.fortunetly mine stoped leaking...
Forum: V6
07-12-2005, 05:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 545
Posted By BitchinRS

Yeah a cracked braket can cause some problems!!...

Yeah a cracked braket can cause some problems!! Happened to me 2 time. first was the alt. second was the A/C rear bracket.

I drive this far for work. Depending on the site I go to. Modesto, ca to...
Forum: V6
07-12-2005, 12:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 545
Posted By BitchinRS

87blueracr Sounds like you installed it...

87blueracr

Sounds like you installed it incorrectly. If you don't get that nut tight enough it will get lose and wobble. This in turn will cause the same problem you had. It had nothing to do with...
Forum: V6
07-10-2005, 04:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 476
Posted By BitchinRS

Should be on tyhe pass. My 3.1L starter is on the...

Should be on tyhe pass. My 3.1L starter is on the pass sde. Unless they changed thigs when they shipped to Finland?!?
Forum: V6
06-19-2005, 10:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 466
Posted By BitchinRS

make sure you get the one that looks like the one...

make sure you get the one that looks like the one in the picture on the link above. Every time I baught one they tried to sell me one that only had one inlet and one outlet. Then told me that the one...
Forum: V6
06-18-2005, 12:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 466
Posted By BitchinRS

you will deffinetly want to eplace it. I have...

you will deffinetly want to eplace it. I have gone threw 2 of them.

First went while at a stop light. Fortunetly I was also in front of a gas station and a parts store!!!. Second one was while...
Forum: V6
06-01-2005, 12:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 488
Posted By BitchinRS

Yeah I used the rubber on my 3.1 . Bee holding up...

Yeah I used the rubber on my 3.1 . Bee holding up great. I did not like the cork style. was to thin and flimsy.
Forum: V6
05-31-2005, 10:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,201
Posted By BitchinRS

Well I can't keep the compresor spinning it keeps...

Well I can't keep the compresor spinning it keeps cycling as if it were low, but I don't want to over fill it. Does any one know what PSI it should be, and witch reading to go by, when the compressor...
Forum: V6
05-31-2005, 07:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,201
Posted By BitchinRS

That adjusting one sounds cool. it gets well over...

That adjusting one sounds cool. it gets well over 100 around these parts. so cooler is better!!

Well I have some progress. Part of my problem looks like a lose wire. After pulling all of the...
Forum: V6
05-31-2005, 05:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,201
Posted By BitchinRS

Cool. I will test all of the voltages. This is a...

Cool. I will test all of the voltages. This is a compresor from the scrap yard, but was working fine all of last summer. My original one was leaking like a sive. As I was charging the system you...
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