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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-05-2024, 12:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 164
Posted By aseychell

Re: BW 9 bolt In Out play

Thanks for the explanation and the photos. My only doubt is related to the amount of acceptable play still. As you can see, there is the plate > seal > bearing > retainer.
Does it mean that the seal...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-04-2024, 01:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 164
Posted By aseychell

BW 9 bolt In Out play

I was doing a regular inspection of the whole underside of my GTA and when I jacked the rear wheel to inspect the wheel bearings I noticed a small clunk sound on the passenger side wheel. I thought...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-26-2022, 04:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,211
Posted By aseychell

Re: May 2022 COTM "Foreign Affairs" **Voting Thread**

Well its a great honor representing the third gens here in my country. Malta is a small island in the Mediterranean and even though American cars are quite popular, I think there are perhaps 15-20...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-06-2022, 10:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,001
Posted By aseychell

Re: Shift kits. Trying to do it the right way

I think the best way forward here is to disassemble the valve body before ordering any parts to see what is currently in there. The previous owner might already have replaced the main and...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-05-2022, 11:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,001
Posted By aseychell

Re: Shift kits. Trying to do it the right way

Hi again
I carefully studied what @ Probuilt is suggesting and it looks like I was wrong assuming that I need to take the trans out. Apparently all of your suggestions can be done with the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-04-2022, 01:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,001
Posted By aseychell

Re: Shift kits. Trying to do it the right way

Wow thats quite a prescription!!
I would be willing to change to a new separator plate and perhaps enlarge the areas that you indicated. Installing the transgo Jr kit it also something i can do but...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-03-2022, 07:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,001
Posted By aseychell

Re: Shift kits. Trying to do it the right way

Will wait to get some info from fellow members on here. I would like to avoid having to remove also the separator plate but if needed I am willing to do this right. Perhaps people will tell me that I...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-03-2022, 06:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,001
Posted By aseychell

Re: Shift kits. Trying to do it the right way

Yes it might be the case that it is turned upside down however I ready that even GM changed the orientation between years.
Still 3-4 also has the sleeve so it cant move and I wont be touching 3-4 as...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-02-2022, 03:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,001
Posted By aseychell

Re: Shift kits. Trying to do it the right way

I wouldn’t think that the color of the throttle valve is related. Maybe it’s the camera.

When I disassembled it, everything matched the ATRA Rebuild book. The only differences I could notice are...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-01-2022, 08:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,001
Posted By aseychell

Shift kits. Trying to do it the right way

To all 700R4 gurus out there.
I have an 88 GTA with a 700 R4 which I disassembled circa 3 years ago simply to change all the internal and external seals using a CARGO K77900C. Transmission works...
Forum: Cooling
08-19-2020, 08:04 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,048
Posted By aseychell

Re: Dual fan activation questions

Putting COVID aside, things are pretty fine. But as I said, putting COVID aside is a big thing to assume.....
Forum: Cooling
08-19-2020, 05:45 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,048
Posted By aseychell

Re: Dual fan activation questions

No it doesnt need to go all in and its normal you still see some thread. As long as no water leaks its fine. Dont force it too much or you could crack the block!! Probably the stock one managed to go...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-06-2020, 12:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 586
Posted By aseychell

Re: Show and Go

Well said. Drilling that bumper is a sin.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-05-2020, 03:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 586
Posted By aseychell

Show and Go

Installed this show and go plate kit and its very neat. Only drilled one small hole in the bottom plastic valance. The rest were all existing mounting points. Keeps the front clean IMO.

Show and...
Forum: TPI
06-29-2020, 02:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,231
Posted By aseychell

Re: TPI thermostat housings

I ended up grinding from inside and couldn’t even see a pinhole. Must be a really tiny defect in the material. I blocked off the housing and applied 30 psi of air and there I could see a small...
Forum: TPI
06-28-2020, 01:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,231
Posted By aseychell

Re: TPI thermostat housings

Good solution albeit I would like to keep stock routing.
Forum: TPI
06-25-2020, 04:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,231
Posted By aseychell

Re: TPI thermostat housings

Old thread I know and actually this is why I am checking again. Does anyone know if there are chrome thermostat housings yet? I just bought a new AC Delco one and took me almost 4 days to get it...
Forum: Interior
06-03-2020, 04:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,574
Posted By aseychell

Re: Rubik818 seat covers

I did not push the button on any option yet. When I do rest assured I will report back.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-21-2020, 12:37 AM
Replies: 267
Views: 28,299
Posted By aseychell

Re: Optima Batterys..

Just FYI and this will surely be my last post on this thread...

IrocZ, I currently have a redtop in my GTA for 3 years and in my C5 for 5 years. I have a Varta in my Mustang which I had to...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-20-2020, 03:45 PM
Replies: 267
Views: 28,299
Posted By aseychell

Re: Optima Batterys..

Guys dont you think this thread is ending up a bit too trailing???

Optimas are maybe 50$ more than a Duralast so assuming they last the same and most people here are in agreement on 3 years...
Forum: Cooling
05-17-2020, 09:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 924
Posted By aseychell

Re: 92 Z28 Engine Oil Cooler

I had it. I removed it as a had a pinhole in the metal lines and didnt want to fix something that will eventually break from somewhere else. I then discovered that the engine run cooler without it.
...
Forum: Cooling
05-03-2020, 11:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,048
Posted By aseychell

Re: Dual fan activation questions

We are all assuming that no one messed with the wiring. Are you sure the primary fan is still wired stock? Did you try shorting the wire on the pass side head to ground and confirm which fan...
Forum: DFI and ECM
04-30-2020, 12:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 24,368
Posted By aseychell

Re: Custom Gauge display for OBD1/ALDL logging. Is it possible?

You can simply get ALDLDroid on your Android phone, connect it via an ALDL to Bluetooth adapter (or wired if it doesnt bother you) and you have access to any stream available in the ALDL protocol.....
Forum: Interior
04-21-2020, 12:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 581
Posted By aseychell

Re: AQ9( Seat Spring Diagram

Glad i could help !!
Forum: Interior
04-21-2020, 10:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 581
Posted By aseychell

Re: AQ9( Seat Spring Diagram

Here you go. Don’t mind the bolts on the outer rail as I removed the bearing stops to disassemble the sliding rail and put in screws for easier future removal.

As for the vinyl i agree with you. I...
Forum: Interior
04-21-2020, 12:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 581
Posted By aseychell

Re: AQ9( Seat Spring Diagram

If you need any more pictures let me know as the seat is still not installed and it’s easy for me to take other angles.

May I ask you which brand of cloth upholstery you used? I am currently...
Forum: Interior
04-20-2020, 04:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 581
Posted By aseychell

Re: AQ9( Seat Spring Diagram

Another picture which can help. Fixed the rails last weekend and took a pic just because of that !!

...
Forum: Interior
04-20-2020, 02:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 816
Posted By aseychell

Re: Interior Upholstery Material

I did that. They are extremely helpful. They already sent cloth samples a while ago but the color didn’t match mine so I decided to scrap the idea of fixing just the drivers seat and replace all of...
Forum: Interior
04-20-2020, 02:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 816
Posted By aseychell

Re: Interior Upholstery Material

The color choices are actually Palomino and Saddle. Sierra and Hampton are vinyl types with most probably different textures. I fully understand that leather feels and breathes better but its cost...
Forum: Interior
04-20-2020, 10:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 816
Posted By aseychell

Interior Upholstery Material

Had another thread related to this subject but the title was not adequate.

I am looking at these ACME upholstery kits that Rockauto and others have. I have a Tan (or Beechwood) interior color. Its...
Forum: Cooling
04-17-2020, 10:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,048
Posted By aseychell

Re: Dual fan activation questions

Yes that will work but if you cannot program the ECM for lower temperature activation i would get a 204 degree switch at least as 213 is already high in my opinion.

TS85 @ 211F
TS136 @ 204F

...
Forum: Cooling
04-15-2020, 09:59 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,048
Posted By aseychell

Re: Dual fan activation questions

87 GTA is the same as I described. Secondary fan is triggers by the passenger side switch IN THE CYLINDER HEAD. The knock sensor is on the same side but it is further low in the engine block. The...
Forum: Cooling
04-15-2020, 08:49 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,048
Posted By aseychell

Re: Dual fan activation questions

INFO valid for TPI
>> Primary Fan in controlled by the ECM. It reads temperature using the Coolant Temperature sensor beneath the thermostat housing and activates the Primary FAN (Drivers side)...
Forum: Interior
04-12-2020, 11:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,574
Posted By aseychell

Re: Rubik818 seat covers

Its Hampton vinyl. Still undecided between these and others that you can find from everyone else like Hawks, Classic, Rockauto which are also made from Hampton Vinyl/Leatherette but at half of the...
Forum: Interior
04-11-2020, 03:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,574
Posted By aseychell

Re: Rubik818 seat covers

Hi guys

Just want to let you know that Rubik replied back and am now speaking with him. I want to clarify this to avoid any misjudgment on this guy. Somehow his first reply didn’t go through.
...
Forum: Interior
04-11-2020, 02:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,574
Posted By aseychell

Re: Rubik818 seat covers

Thanks for all the info. I will surely give Rubik another shout as his product does look to be proper.

Will check out also Hawks. As you said, I don’t think it’s actually made by themselves but...
Forum: Interior
04-11-2020, 12:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,574
Posted By aseychell

Re: Rubik818 seat covers

Interesting. Sent him a msg on ebay a couple days ago and still no reply but i thought it’s because of the current covid situation...
Are there any other alternatives?
Forum: Interior
04-11-2020, 11:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,574
Posted By aseychell

Re: Rubik818 seat covers

Anyone used this seller in particular. I myself have a mustang gt with faux leather and have no issues with it. Definitely more practical than cloth
Forum: Interior
04-11-2020, 05:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,574
Posted By aseychell

Rubik818 seat covers

Am thinking about replacing my cloth GTA seats for various reasons some of them being age / fading, foam needs some upgrading, driver side back squeeks like crazy... so I saw this ebay seller who has...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-07-2020, 06:48 AM
Replies: 653
Views: 113,797
Posted By aseychell

Re: Let's post your best pictures so we have some nice wallpapers :)

As promised, pics of the engine bay without heater hoses. Was tempted on removing also the AC but still contemplating it.
...
Forum: DIY PROM
04-06-2020, 12:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,265
Posted By aseychell

Re: Question on Ostrich 2.0

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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-28-2020, 01:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,424
Posted By aseychell

Re: Tires rubbing when going in reverse

I also have this problem to a point where the passenger wheel took off the bottom plastic clip of the inner wheel liner. While reversing in idle the car would even stop/break against the plastic.
...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-27-2020, 03:43 PM
Replies: 653
Views: 113,797
Posted By aseychell

Re: Let's post your best pictures so we have some nice wallpapers :)

Thanks mate. Almost ready from tidying the engine bay. Will post pics when done.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-27-2020, 12:46 PM
Replies: 653
Views: 113,797
Posted By aseychell

Re: Let's post your best pictures so we have some nice wallpapers :)

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Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-22-2020, 03:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,581
Posted By aseychell

Re: Engine Oil Cooler

Well i am surely familiar with the inner workings of this car. I completely built it from the ground up (my build thread is on here) so I know what you are saying re. Removing the upper filler panel....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-22-2020, 02:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,581
Posted By aseychell

Re: Engine Oil Cooler

I wouldn’t like to disassemble the nose to get a radiator in front of the AC condenser and still as I need it for engine oil not transmission oil cooling, assuming that size of radiator that I am...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-22-2020, 01:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,581
Posted By aseychell

Re: Engine Oil Cooler

I would assume that if I out it instead of the charcoal canister the line length will either be the same or longer than a 2m run. My canister is on the passenger side maybe yours was on the driver...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-22-2020, 12:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,581
Posted By aseychell

Re: Engine Oil Cooler

Would still like to know your views on the effectiveness of such a setup in case there is the need for it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-22-2020, 11:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,581
Posted By aseychell

Re: Engine Oil Cooler

For the transmission i have the standard setup inside the radiator.

Looks like i should first give it a try then... Before going for an oil cooler.
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