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Forum: Cooling
04-01-2015, 07:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 568
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: Major coolant leak!!!

Yah it's the back freeze plug over the starter im just woundering what caused it to over heat and blow the hose off in the first place, im thinking maybe water pump
Forum: Cooling
03-31-2015, 01:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 568
Posted By Hlvo13

Major coolant leak!!!

So i have a major leak right o top of my starter in my 89 formula 350. It pours out faster then I can poor it in and never makes it back to the radiator obviously. Already tried bypassing the heater...
Forum: Cooling
03-31-2015, 01:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 227
Posted By Hlvo13

Major coolant leak!!!

So i have a major leak right o top of my starter in my 89 formula 350. It pours out faster then I can poor it in and never makes it back to the radiator obviously. Already tried bypassing the heater...
Forum: TPI
04-30-2014, 01:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 924
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: no start issue..

yah i had a TPS read fine and it was new but it was under worenty so i swapted it out just to be sure and the car ran noticably better.
Forum: TPI
04-30-2014, 01:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,215
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: TPI Running rich... Confused

story of my life, i spent over a year playing the guessing game, nothing a good paperclip cant fix...and its way cheaper then all those parts you may not need
Forum: TPI
04-30-2014, 01:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,617
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: Idle problems

what happened with the new MAF?
Forum: TPI
04-27-2014, 04:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,617
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: Idle problems

does it jump or miss in gear or at idle? when it does die whats the rpm at?
Forum: TPI
04-20-2014, 01:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,162
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: Distributor cap trouble

thank you hopefully I can get out there and get it down pat
Forum: TPI
04-20-2014, 01:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,595
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: what can make a tpi engine get too much fuel

how does it run besides the richness?
Forum: TPI
04-20-2014, 01:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,896
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: Code 42!

I spent a lot of time dealing with an issue like this but I didn't get a code 42, have you checked the grounds and the wires off of the ecm and your timing? also check the module on the distributor...
Forum: TPI
04-20-2014, 12:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,617
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: Idle problems

have you checked you tps?
Forum: TPI
04-20-2014, 12:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,162
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: Distributor cap trouble

so update it was the distributor ive got the new one in and its running much bet but I still need to fine-tune the timing and was wondering if anybody knew the timing for the 89 5.7 350 tpi
Forum: Exhaust
04-19-2014, 04:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 990
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: are true duals possible?

damn hahah guess dumps are out
Forum: Exhaust
04-19-2014, 03:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 990
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: are true duals possible?

not sure actually about the emissions, where I currently live no but im moving back to texas so I should look that up
Forum: Exhaust
04-19-2014, 03:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 990
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: are true duals possible?

yah that's what I was thinking I want some headers as well and want to do all of it at once, and like all parts they come in pairs so more in needs more out hahaha I want to get a nice big throttle...
Forum: Exhaust
04-19-2014, 02:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 990
Posted By Hlvo13

are true duals possible?

I was looking into true duals for my 89 formula 350 and was told it isn't even worth bothering with. I have stock dual cats so I figured it would be relatively easy but apparently not. is this true...
Forum: TPI
04-19-2014, 01:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,162
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: Distributor cap trouble

yah I realize that hahaha I thought I was going crazy but it was late and id been at the car all day, anyway it turns out that the plate was broken and allowed the cap to shift out of position. the...
Forum: TPI
04-19-2014, 07:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,162
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: Distributor cap trouble

How do I make sure I have it all right I know the order is1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 clockwise rotation, the first goes where? I have it t the bottom right if the distributor cap and jut across from the...
Forum: TPI
04-18-2014, 09:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,162
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: Distributor cap trouble

It will turn over but after a bit it like seizes up and riverses
Forum: TPI
04-18-2014, 06:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,162
Posted By Hlvo13

Distributor cap trouble

So I put on a new cap and rotor on my 89 formula 5.7 tpi and when I go to hit the key it makes a loud clicking noise and won't turn over, I've replace the coil and the sensor inter the cap, before I...
Forum: TPI
04-18-2014, 06:01 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,376
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: throttle position sensor error...on a new sensor!!!

Yah I might aswell
Forum: TPI
04-17-2014, 07:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,376
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: throttle position sensor error...on a new sensor!!!

So quick update I got the new tps and dialed it in and the check engine light when off after I reset the car. It runs fine up until about 1800rpm then it misses like crazy and the tac jumps to...
Forum: Interior
04-17-2014, 09:55 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 130,780
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: No doubt a pointless thread, but what's the weirdest thing youv'e found in your c

not exactly a weird find but on my formula it had two Fiero headlight motors instead of the stock ones. had to re-splice the wires when the motors went
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-17-2014, 09:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,254
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: Dual Cold Air Intake

im looking to ad an intake to y 89 formula, what would be the best for hp? and how would you fit a cold air intake to it?
Forum: TPI
04-17-2014, 09:12 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,376
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: throttle position sensor error...on a new sensor!!!

thank you this should really come in handy
Forum: TPI
04-17-2014, 07:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,623
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: knock sensor location

thanks yah, I think that might be whats causing my engine to run like crap. can a knock sensor affect the tachometer?
Forum: TPI
04-17-2014, 05:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,623
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: knock sensor location

so is it on the passenger side on the block?
Forum: TPI
04-16-2014, 05:05 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,376
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: throttle position sensor error...on a new sensor!!!

its fine maybe I can find it on google, what should I look for?
Forum: TPI
04-16-2014, 04:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,376
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: throttle position sensor error...on a new sensor!!!

I don't but can you scan it in and email it? that would be really helpful
Forum: TPI
04-16-2014, 04:18 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,376
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: throttle position sensor error...on a new sensor!!!

I show that 43 can be tps, knock, or low voltage, but for the low voltage what should I do? also those small Bluetooth code readers worth anything? the like 20 dollar ones that you connect to a smart...
Forum: TPI
04-16-2014, 03:21 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,376
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: throttle position sensor error...on a new sensor!!!

43 I believe,
Forum: TPI
04-16-2014, 01:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,376
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: throttle position sensor error...on a new sensor!!!

i just remembered the first problem this car had was the engine coolant fan wouldn't shut off. it lead to the battery dying, then the ignition relay went out, then the fuel pump would randomly not...
Forum: TPI
04-14-2014, 06:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,376
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: throttle position sensor error...on a new sensor!!!

I thought I had, it's an 89 tpi 5.7
Forum: TPI
04-13-2014, 11:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,376
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: throttle position sensor error...on a new sensor!!!

What do you mean?
Forum: TPI
04-12-2014, 05:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,376
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: throttle position sensor error...on a new sensor!!!

yah I disconnected the batter, reconnected it, then fired it up the second you turn it on that code pops up
Forum: TPI
04-12-2014, 05:03 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,376
Posted By Hlvo13

throttle position sensor error...on a new sensor!!!

howdy all, I've been struggling with my 89 formula and its running ruff im getting the the throttle position sensor code and ive already put a new sensor in it. the sensor is putting out enough...
Forum: TPI
04-12-2014, 04:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,754
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: more help needed

bump
Forum: TPI
04-10-2014, 04:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,754
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: more help needed

I had set it to .5, im not sure at this point im just starting to get desperate I haven't driven it in almost a year and I ship out for boot camp in just over a month so its done nothing but cost me...
Forum: TPI
04-10-2014, 04:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,754
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: more help needed

It keeps giving me a throttle position sensor code, I've already replaced that but I'm going to see if it was a faulty one I'm not sure at this point
Forum: TPI
04-09-2014, 07:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,754
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: more help needed

so he's throwing a code reader on it today but yesterday I put a mass airflow on it and it ran fine except the tac was all over the place. I ran it around the block and gunned it a few times and she...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-06-2014, 02:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,912
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: Raw gas smell after fill up

If your tank is slightly pressurized with the vapor isn't that just a clothes purge valve?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-06-2014, 01:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,912
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: Raw gas smell after fill up

is it just running really rich?
Forum: TPI
04-06-2014, 01:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,754
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: more help needed

yah I don't think he has run the codes yet, im going to throw the mass airflow on it because ive been meaning to its running really rich and I once forgot to plug in the mass airflow and it ran just...
Forum: TPI
04-04-2014, 07:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,754
Posted By Hlvo13

more help needed

so on my 89 formula 350tpi I finally gave up and took it to a mechanic, it is running poorly, it is sputtering and dies after a few minutes, so I was thinking mass airflow sensor or ECM, the mechanic...
Forum: TPI
04-02-2014, 07:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 901
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: best HP boosters for your buck?!!!!

yah I know it could probably use new bushings, its been through a ruff few years
Forum: TPI
04-02-2014, 05:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 901
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: best HP boosters for your buck?!!!!

hmm never thought of that, mine has the ws6 suspension I wonder if it would be worth switching out.
Forum: TPI
04-01-2014, 05:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 901
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: best HP boosters for your buck?!!!!

Maybe haha I know I'm going to undo it though lol
Forum: TPI
04-01-2014, 04:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 901
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: best HP boosters for your buck?!!!!

Yah i don't know why but right back into the stock muffler
Forum: TPI
04-01-2014, 01:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,199
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: 89 TPI 305 stumbling idle

cant help much, but would love to hear what it is when you find out, mine is having similar issues, however it is always not jus at idle
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-01-2014, 01:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,912
Posted By Hlvo13

Re: Raw gas smell after fill up

my 89 formula has the same issue but only when its full. after a bit it dies down and its not just inside the car but outside as well, I had a friend park behind it an hour or so after I had filled...
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