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Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-09-2017, 08:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,631
Posted By cheves

Re: Oil in the Water

After replacing the water with the coolant the problem went away.
It was just rust from the water.

Thank you.

:lock:

:lock:
Forum: Southern California Area
06-28-2017, 11:04 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,815
Posted By cheves

Re: Junk Yard Needs for Tomorrow

I went back to the junkyard in Littlerock and they crushed all third gens and some 4th gens.
Forum: Southern California Area
06-28-2017, 10:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,582
Posted By cheves

Re: 89 IROC parting out

Can you post a pic of the interior mirror.

Thank you.
Forum: Southern California Area
06-28-2017, 10:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 698
Posted By cheves

Re: Small workspace needed SCV

In that area will a little hard to find "affordable" for sure.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-26-2017, 12:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,631
Posted By cheves

Re: Oil in the Water

Flush the system with distilled water 5 times and on the last one fill it up with 60% Zerex G5 and 40% distilled water.

Will drive it tomorrow to see results.

:driving:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-22-2017, 12:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,631
Posted By cheves

Re: Oil in the Water

Can it be that is just getting bad from the water since is an iron block?
I will try to flush and use G-05 coolant.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-22-2017, 11:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,631
Posted By cheves

Re: Oil in the Water

So if I have a cracked block I should have water in my oil as well, and this is not the case, is just the water that is contaminated.



I did flush it a few times using the prestone radiator...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-15-2017, 10:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,631
Posted By cheves

Re: Oil in the Water

Ok, I used some radiator cleaning solutions and drained the system a couple of times, on the third one I ran a de-ionized water hose from one end of the radiator until it came out on the other end...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-31-2017, 12:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,660
Posted By cheves

Re: Any pics of iroc lowered

This is mine lowered.


https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1316/80-psx_20161008_111010_cee1ef4f1d0d087fe8bb7f3f22f80c4fd836998a.jpg
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-31-2017, 10:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,660
Posted By cheves

Re: Any pics of iroc lowered

I used Eibach springs and it came out pretty good.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-23-2017, 08:25 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,631
Posted By cheves

Re: Oil in the Water

I will do it this weekend.



The water doesn't look milky, it looks more like rusty.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-22-2017, 02:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,631
Posted By cheves

Re: Oil in the Water

The transmission now goes to a separate cooler.

Also drained the system, replaced the radiator, used new water and after a 3 miles drive the water is still coming dirty like rusty.


FML!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-17-2017, 04:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 868
Posted By cheves

Re: How do I lock in these Louvers?

What adhesive did you used?
Forum: Body
04-12-2017, 12:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 541
Posted By cheves

Re: Where this piece go?

:doh:

You are 100% right!!

Now I remember.

Thank you!
Forum: Body
04-12-2017, 12:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 541
Posted By cheves

Where this piece go?

I removed the nose and I'm assembling everything back, I don't remember where this came from...

...
Forum: Cooling
04-04-2017, 11:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,328
Posted By cheves

Re: Transmission Cooling lines

This is what I want to do:


https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1373x648/80-untitled_22b0801bd7b32f93eaa01f7608e5f4620a8252b9.png



I don't want to use the radiator, I...
Forum: Cooling
04-04-2017, 10:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,328
Posted By cheves

Re: Transmission Cooling lines

Yes, it a 700R4, thank you.
Forum: Cooling
04-04-2017, 08:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,328
Posted By cheves

Re: Transmission Cooling lines

:lookhere:
Forum: Cooling
04-03-2017, 04:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,328
Posted By cheves

Transmission Cooling lines

The transmission have 2 cooling lines, up and down.

Which one is IN and which one is OUT?
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-03-2017, 11:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,631
Posted By cheves

Re: Oil in the Water

I'm deleting the radiator trans cooler and installing an independent cooler with the parts in the second post.
If that doesn't fix it?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-03-2017, 08:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,631
Posted By cheves

Re: Oil in the Water

Any ideas where the oil is getting to the water?

I replaced the oil and I saw no water.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-03-2017, 08:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,631
Posted By cheves

Re: Oil in the Water

This are some pictures of the filter area:


https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1063x598/80-20170402_154150_b3d234fe68cf3e18d9f12d14ca56c03b68f704b4.jpg
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-23-2017, 01:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,631
Posted By cheves

Re: Oil in the Water

I dont know if has "the optional oil cooler" :huh:

I haven't let it separate...

Auto transmission, yes.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-23-2017, 01:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,631
Posted By cheves

Re: Oil in the Water

Im tapping the old hydraulic line and putting a fitting for a 1/2 hose, and then to the filter, to the cooler and back to the tranny.

...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-23-2017, 01:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,631
Posted By cheves

Oil in the Water

I have very dirty water like oily, I flushed the radiator several times and it gets dirty again, from what I read in some other threads is very difficult that is engine oil, sounds more like...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-21-2017, 10:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 54,854
Posted By cheves

Re: I have oil in my water,radiator,no water in oil!!

I have the same problem, oil in my radiator and no water in my oil.
1989 Iroc 350 TPI.

Any ideas?
Forum: Camaros Wanted
11-20-2016, 12:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,322
Posted By cheves

Re: looking for new toy

1989 IROC Z28
Ttops
350 TPI
A/C
Power windows and power locks.
Black outside and gray inside.
Automatic transmission

...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-13-2016, 12:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 988
Posted By cheves

Re: Engine problem [help]

Ok, I disconnected the Air temperature sensor, relocated it to the air ram intake and got a new sensor from a 1989 camaro v6.

Problem solved, car runs way better, no codes at all.
Even feels...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-22-2016, 06:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 988
Posted By cheves

Re: Engine problem [help]

I was thinking to get the Bluetooth adapter and get the software and do some datalog.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-22-2016, 06:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 988
Posted By cheves

Re: Engine problem [help]

Read post #3
I have a newone installed last weekend.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-22-2016, 01:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 988
Posted By cheves

Re: Engine problem [help]

Ok, replaced CTS, thermostat, fan switch, distributor cover and rotor.

Still having the same problem.

Codes 12, 13 and 23.

12 is nothing
13 Oxygen sensor circuit
23 Manifold Air...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-21-2016, 05:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 988
Posted By cheves

Re: Engine problem [help]

Yes, first what I already have for this weekend.

:goodidea:

I have fuel filter, CTS sensor and distributor cap and rotor.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-21-2016, 05:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 988
Posted By cheves

Re: Engine problem [help]

:eek:
That's was a really good explanation.


I will replace what I already have on-hand and try to get the fuel pressure gauge this weekend, thank you!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-21-2016, 04:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 988
Posted By cheves

Re: Engine problem [help]

How can I prove your theory? :huh:

I will be replacing CTS sensor and distributor cap and rotor tomorrow.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-18-2016, 11:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,033
Posted By cheves

Re: Identify Disc brake rear differential

Something like this...


https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1420x2000/80-20160530_083521_08289c08d7f2eb23c417b50107d855f749600375.jpg


:D
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-17-2016, 02:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 988
Posted By cheves

Re: Engine problem [help]

That's waaaaay off topic.

Please let's focus on the main issue.

:totopic:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-17-2016, 12:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 988
Posted By cheves

Re: Engine problem [help]

Ahhh, the CTS!!

Got you!

I will locate it and replace it!

:D


Thank you!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-16-2016, 08:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 988
Posted By cheves

Re: Engine problem [help]

Is that the one on the other side?
The fan switch?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-16-2016, 07:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 988
Posted By cheves

Re: Engine problem [help]

Nothing happened, I still have the same problem.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-16-2016, 06:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 988
Posted By cheves

Re: Engine problem [help]

The code I think was for oxygen sensor but it only show after like an hour of driving, when I start the car again later is gone.

The problem still going on.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-16-2016, 03:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 988
Posted By cheves

Re: Engine problem [help]

This is the engine...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1198/80-350_174b9a653beac50c3090f4191d06ff4190ee9509.jpg
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-16-2016, 03:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 988
Posted By cheves

Re: Engine problem [help]

A little more information...

Al the smog items were deleted before I got the car including the cats.
When I got It I installed new oil sender, now all my gauges work.

Right after the problem...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-16-2016, 02:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 988
Posted By cheves

Re: Engine problem [help]

Ok, I started early this morning and followed the Oxygen Sensor line just to find out that there was non installed, so I went and uninstalled my headers, drilled the hole for it because the Hooker...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-16-2016, 12:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 988
Posted By cheves

Engine problem [help]

1989 350 TPI

I have been doing a lot of work to this car.
It was running fine but one day I drove it to work and it started malfunctioning.

Symptoms:
It starts very good and I can accelerate...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-10-2016, 04:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,583
Posted By cheves

Re: Engine bay refresh

Classic Industries


1017017589-92
F-BODY RAD OVERFLOW JARUPS 1
$39.99


15280788-92
FBODY WNDSHIELD WSHR JARUPS 1
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-10-2016, 04:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,583
Posted By cheves

Re: Engine bay refresh

I repainted some parts of the engine bay with a black spray paint can, tried to put all the wires to look in order and all the rest was cleaned with WD40.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-10-2016, 01:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,583
Posted By cheves

Re: Engine bay refresh

Thank you, I was looking for something like that.
I will try it and upload a new picture.


:thumbsup:
Forum: Electronics
10-07-2016, 08:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 687
Posted By cheves

Re: [HELP] Plug identification

Thank you.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-07-2016, 08:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,583
Posted By cheves

Re: Engine bay refresh

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1370/80-20161007_180816_db1591c173924888687a1fe111153c3c3ef2e9ce.jpg
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-07-2016, 08:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,583
Posted By cheves

Re: Engine bay refresh

Ok, I got them and some other goodies.
This is the final result.
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