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Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-03-2017, 09:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,193
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Re: 3 symptoms I could never cure

Thank you so much this was extremely helpful. Let u know what I find when I get out there
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-02-2017, 08:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,193
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Re: 3 symptoms I could never cure

Street lethal, that's very helpful info, ty. Unfortunately I haven't dove into the world of computer tuning so I'm not sure how I could check the air/fuel ratio easily or cheaply. The readers are...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-02-2017, 05:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,193
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Re: 3 symptoms I could never cure

Which grounds and where are they? I can check my manual this weekend but if u had specific ones in mind pls let me know
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-30-2017, 10:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,193
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Re: 3 symptoms I could never cure

I just checked fuel pressure and verified 42 psi on initial prime, (key in, no crank) and it held there for several minutes. Ran it and it held at 35, revved the motor and it popped to 45 psi...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-29-2017, 09:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,193
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Re: 3 symptoms I could never cure

Thanks for the suggestions so far guys. I have gone over all the vacuum lines in the car and replaced where necessary.

I always suspected the o2 was at fault so I replaced it on a whim last year...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-28-2017, 04:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,193
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Re: 3 symptoms I could never cure

Yes, I've replaced cts, tps, several times bc they always seem to go bad, also have replaced o2 sensor last year, never tested it though but hoping a new part works out of the box...no trouble codes....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-28-2017, 07:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,193
Posted By 89 formula TPI

3 symptoms I could never cure

Since I've owned my 89 formula, it has always displayed 3 symptoms I could never cure despite replacing a ton of parts/tune ups over the 8 years I've owned it. Car runs great except for

1) exhaust...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-13-2016, 02:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,970
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Re: Impossible torque arm bushing

OK so I was able to successfully install the energy suspension one but only after shaving down the bushing carefully with a jigsaw but man what a struggle. Even after shaving it I couldn't get the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-10-2016, 10:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 696
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Re: looking for OE control arms...

I guess I can do that but after buying all the parts and paying the techs I feel like that would be close to the cost of just buying the mevotechs with new busing and ball joints in it already. ...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-09-2016, 08:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 696
Posted By 89 formula TPI

looking for OE control arms...

i am going over the suspension on my 89 Formula and i'd like to replace the lower control arm bushings and ball joints. rather than break my chops pressing ball joints and burning out bushings i'd...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-08-2016, 07:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,970
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Re: Impossible torque arm bushing

Haha that's crazy, I'll have to try it then. I have the prothane one now too but it's two halves, each half bolts into a side of the bracket with screws. It reuses the holes where the welds were...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-04-2016, 07:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,970
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Re: Impossible torque arm bushing

I've watched that video a bunch of times, super helpful. I will try bending it a little bit but I feel like I'll need to really get on it. I'm not even close right now bc the bushing is to tall and...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-04-2016, 04:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,970
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Re: Impossible torque arm bushing

I have no problem getting the bushing on the torque arm. The problem is I can't actually close the clamp over it far enough to catch the bolt. I tool the whole thing out and even with it out the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-04-2016, 12:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,970
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Impossible torque arm bushing

89 firebird formula, bought an energy suspension torque arm bushing but there is no shot it fits. The bushing is way to fat to close the bracket. I even took the whole assembly out and put a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-15-2016, 08:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,335
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Re: Valve seals and other maintenance

Loads of good info, tyvm! Also glad u mentioned the jiggle vs twist pushrod test. I have not heard of that method before
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-12-2016, 09:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,335
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Re: Valve seals and other maintenance

I am fairly familiar with lash adjustment but u raise a great point. I have the service manual procedure and have read quite a bit on it. Ill find out when I get in there I guess. I have not heard...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-11-2016, 08:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,335
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Re: Valve seals and other maintenance

Thanks for responses and part numbers. Is there any issue with mixing fresh springs with older parts like rockers or push rods if I don't end up changing them? I think they say ur supposed to change...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-10-2016, 09:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,335
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Valve seals and other maintenance

I have been talking with another member back and forth and decided to go ahead and replace my valve seals to cure my blue smoke on start up issue. While I'm in there I wanted to take advantage so I...
Forum: Cooling
04-10-2016, 06:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,205
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Re: Cooling Fan won't turn on!

I don't think the original poster ever confirmed whether it's a TPI or TBI set up when i asked earlier unless I missed it somewhere. However if it is single fan then u can definitely ignore my last...
Forum: Cooling
04-08-2016, 07:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,205
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Re: Cooling Fan won't turn on!

Hate to suggest this bc I am not one for throwing parts at a car but I got a bad coolant temp sensor once brand new. Did u ever test it with a multimeter like the other member suggested? If it's...
Forum: Cooling
03-28-2016, 08:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,205
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Re: Cooling Fan won't turn on!

If the coolant isn't boiling over, maybe let it heat up to the temp on the laser gun instead of the temp Guage. If the fans kick on when the laser gun reaches 235 then u know the dash Guage is still...
Forum: Cooling
03-28-2016, 07:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 979
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Re: operating temp question

Any luck replacing the radiator? Curious if that changed anything although from what I'm hearing from everyone it shouldnt.
Forum: Cooling
03-28-2016, 07:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,587
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Re: Stock cooling system design question

Case closed, haha, thank all
Forum: Cooling
03-28-2016, 07:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,205
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Re: Cooling Fan won't turn on!

Second the fan switch, if u can get to it. Before i went replacing it id try and borrow or buy a temp gun to make sure your temp guage is accurate. Point it at the thermostat housing neck to...
Forum: Cooling
03-22-2016, 11:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 979
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Re: operating temp question

That is definitely good to know. I was wondering how the iroc could stay at 195 with no fans at idle.

I was reading through the later comments. It sounded like max combustion at 220 was supposws...
Forum: Cooling
03-22-2016, 10:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,587
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Re: Stock cooling system design question

Haha, in fairness my bird always smells like it's running rich when i let it idle for a bit
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-21-2016, 07:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,155
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Re: Why does my car crank for so long before starting?

Same exact isue in my tpi as well, only from cold start. Let me know what u find
Forum: Cooling
03-21-2016, 06:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 979
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Re: operating temp question

Good luck! Dying to hear your results as I have been wondering about this since I did my cooling system maintenance last summer. (Tstat, coolant flush, radiator cap, water pump) also bought the...
Forum: Cooling
03-21-2016, 06:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,772
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Re: Heavy duty vs. high volume water pumps, what's the deal?

I replaced mine over the summer and had the same question. I put them side by side and didn't see a difference in the impeller. The price difference was only 10 bux more so I opted for the "high...
Forum: Cooling
03-21-2016, 06:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 979
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Re: operating temp question

I just saw that haha I was going to edit my reply lol. Curious how the new radiator works. Is it stock? Let me know if see any improvement!
Forum: Cooling
03-21-2016, 06:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 979
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Re: operating temp question

I am really glad to hear I am not the only one with this concern because my 89 dual fan formula does the exact same thing. I actually posted this exact question yesterday lol. It worries me bc If...
Forum: Cooling
03-20-2016, 05:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 22,424
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Re: fan constantly running?

I second the response about it being rigged up to do that. I had the exact same problem where my fan was running with just the key in, I traced the wires and found a bundle of black tape right before...
Forum: Cooling
03-20-2016, 01:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,587
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Re: Stock cooling system design question

I guess that's true. I think on modern cars the fan is always running so u don't see the temp fluctuate as much. Would u agree? I only let it idle in the winter when I start it every week.
Forum: Cooling
03-20-2016, 09:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,587
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Stock cooling system design question

My 89 305 TPI formula is bone stock and has the factory dual fan radiator set up. The fans kick on as they should at the specified temps. I've checked with my temp gun.

My question is, if I...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-23-2016, 11:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,694
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Re: World Class T5 fluid question

None of the local parts stores around me carry it but thanks for your insightful comment.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-22-2016, 09:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,694
Posted By 89 formula TPI

World Class T5 fluid question

hey guys

Looking to replace the tranny fluid in my 89 formula t5 since i don't think it's ever been done before. From what i've researched it should take automatic tranny fluid (it's a world...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-18-2016, 08:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,228
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Re: Battery tray

Thsnks but Do all batteries have that lip on the bottom? Im going out to chexk mine later. If they don't what's the alternative?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-17-2016, 11:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,228
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Re: Battery tray

Thanks for posting that pic. But How does that hold the battery down?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-17-2016, 02:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,228
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Battery tray

My battery has nothing holding it down since I got my car. What is supposed to hold it in place? Can someone send me a pic of the stock set up or link to the correct aftermarket part?

Thanks in...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-20-2015, 10:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,093
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Is an alignment needed?

If u just replace the struts and not the brackets...it should bolt back in the same way it came out and u would NOT need an alignment.

Is that true?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-08-2015, 08:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,355
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Re: Front struts replacement. Doable?

That's exactly the type of thing I was hoping someone would point out. I hadn't considered that...and my springs are stock.
how hard are the springs to change and do you need a compressor?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-08-2015, 09:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,355
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Front struts replacement. Doable?

Hey guys, Looking for advice/tips/warnings on replacing the front struts on my 89 formula ws6. Seems easy enough, just unbolt the old, install new, and get it realigned.

Are there any...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2015, 10:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,327
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Re: Correct coolant for 89 LB9

You were right, it was built up gunk I removed with a pick. Was worried it was the other half of my knock sensor stuck in there. Thanks

Draining the block from the knock sensor only is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2015, 10:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,451
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Re: How do you remove the coolant reservoir???

Lol had no clue that was there. That did the trick. Ty!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2015, 10:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,592
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Re: Can someone confirm this is a drain plug?

Thanks all. I ended up just draining it on the other side by removing the knock sensor. Filled it up with garden hose water and gonna run it for a few min then drain and refill with 50/50.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2015, 08:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,592
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Re: Can someone confirm this is a drain plug?

I seemed to have rounded it off while trying to remove it. Any suggestions on how to get it out?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2015, 07:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,451
Posted By 89 formula TPI

How do you remove the coolant reservoir???

I undid all bolts and hoses. Something underneath the tank is still holding it down. I've been wiggling/shimmying it for 20 min. What's the technique??
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2015, 07:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,592
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Can someone confirm this is a drain plug?

Can someone confirm this bolt in my picture, which is about 6 inches forward from my oil filter is the driver side drain plug? ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-06-2015, 09:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,327
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Re: Correct coolant for 89 LB9

when i did my last coolant change, i didn't know it was important to get all the coolant out. i switched from green to orange. i hope i didn't do any damage.

Now i am switching back to green. ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-06-2015, 12:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,327
Posted By 89 formula TPI

Re: Correct coolant for 89 LB9

What is best way to fully flush everything? I was going to remove thermostat, drain all coolant. Then Fill with water and leave a hose running with the car on and drain plug open until the stuff...
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