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Forum: Electronics
10-17-2023, 04:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 375
Posted By Pro

Best way to test gauges?

The fuel gauge and odometers randomly stopped working. So I have the cluster out, disassembled, but need to know what resistances, voltages, etc I need to check for.
Forum: Interior
10-15-2023, 04:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 611
Posted By Pro

Re: Any tips on removing the dash?

Well anyway I got it out. Part number 453102501.
Forum: Interior
10-15-2023, 08:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 611
Posted By Pro

Re: Any tips on removing the dash?

Uh oh, someone's having a bad morning. I'm in the dash to fix some other stuff anyway.
Forum: Interior
10-14-2023, 06:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 611
Posted By Pro

Re: Any tips on removing the dash?

From what I've seen, we need to unless the top bolt is easy to reach due to other broken pieces.
Forum: Interior
10-14-2023, 09:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 611
Posted By Pro

Any tips on removing the dash?

So far I have the pad, center console, radio, cluster, and a few other things disconnected. All I need is that one top bolt for replacing the heater core.
After removing like 50 bolts, the dash is...
Forum: Cooling
09-28-2023, 02:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 601
Posted By Pro

Re: Interesting - temp goes up after engine off with fans running

They only run when I want them to using the flex controller. But I don't think you understand what I'm saying. Why would the movement of hot air from the fans around the engine bay cause the temp the...
Forum: Cooling
09-28-2023, 09:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 601
Posted By Pro

Re: Interesting - temp goes up after engine off with fans running

Um... yea... i know how that works. But why the temp sensor jumps to 260 only when the fans are running doesn't make sense to me.
Forum: Cooling
09-28-2023, 09:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 601
Posted By Pro

Interesting - temp goes up after engine off with fans running

I kill the engine, the fans are still running (flex-a-lite running for 30 seconds after shutdown), but then the temp on the cluster jumps to 260. When the fans shut off, the temp goes back down. So...
Forum: Electronics
09-25-2023, 01:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,683
Posted By Pro

Re: LED flasher question

scfbody - It doesn't appear there's enough room to plug in the hazard relay due to some metal brace in the way.

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Forum: Cooling
09-23-2023, 12:04 PM
Replies: 579
Views: 234,213
Posted By Pro

Re: So you guys want a bolt in all aluminum 3 core radiator?

I'm still looking for that perfect radiator. The one where its a direct bolt in, 3 row or better, and nothing has to be trimmed. This car doesnt have any body modifications, holes drilled into the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-18-2023, 09:48 AM
Replies: 1,727
Views: 113,163
Posted By Pro

Re: what did you do to your thirdgen today?

I checked fuel pressure on a brand new lifetime pump and its reading 45 at key turn. Shouldnt 5.7 TPI get about 60 or 70?
Forum: Electronics
09-14-2023, 12:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,683
Posted By Pro

Re: LED flasher question

Cool. It'll probably be on Saturday though.
Forum: Electronics
09-14-2023, 08:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,683
Posted By Pro

Re: LED flasher question

Can I stop by and pick one up? I'm down the road, kind of.
Forum: Electronics
09-11-2023, 10:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,683
Posted By Pro

Re: LED flasher question

Weird, last week I bought the 2 pin flasher linked in the post, but I still get all blinkers not flashing. Maybe flasher designs have changed over the past several years since this thread. So I guess...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-23-2021, 05:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 519
Posted By Pro

Re: Your quick thoughts on possible issue

Oh good one. I don't think I saw any smoke though. I can do a compression test next spring though.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-23-2021, 02:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 519
Posted By Pro

Your quick thoughts on possible issue

1992 Z28 5.7 80k miles
I haven't driven it in a couple months. Its 70 degrees, I start it up, and it feels like 1 cylinder is missing. After about a minute, it goes away.
So its not a huge problem,...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-14-2021, 03:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 903
Posted By Pro

Re: Loose steering issues, diagnosing

I cant remember exactly. I think I ended up just adjusting the box until it was tight. I don't think I replaced any parts.
Forum: Cooling
06-08-2021, 11:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 470
Posted By Pro

Re: Does it hurt to kill the oil cooler/exchanger?

So really, it is bad to not flow coolant thru that thing?
Forum: Cooling
06-06-2021, 10:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 470
Posted By Pro

Re: Does it hurt to kill the oil cooler/exchanger?

yea I know, calm down. The flow matters whether it would be a cooler or not. If it comes directly from the radiator, it would be sort of a cooler. Otherwise it wouldnt. And it looks like fluid is...
Forum: Cooling
06-06-2021, 05:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 470
Posted By Pro

Does it hurt to kill the oil cooler/exchanger?

When I mean by kill, I mean just dont run fluid through it. I made another post asking for some sort of diagram on the cooling systems on these cars, but I assume no one has one. Plus I think I may...
Forum: Cooling
06-04-2021, 03:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 678
Posted By Pro

Re: Cooling system diagram

One more and then Ill stop replying to myself. Not only did the heater core go out, but the dude in the past that spliced in a T connector so that it could be driven without being replaced but a...
Forum: Cooling
06-04-2021, 02:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 678
Posted By Pro

Re: Cooling system diagram

Here's my paint skills to the test. I think this is right. I just need kind of an idea the direction everything is supposed to flow. I guess my question is what direction is the flow into the oil...
Forum: Cooling
06-04-2021, 01:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 678
Posted By Pro

Cooling system diagram

Does anyone have a diagram of how the cooling system works on a third gen? On my 92, the heater core blew out, which I can replace no problem, but one of the heater lines i noticed is damaged as...
Forum: Cooling
02-21-2021, 04:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,974
Posted By Pro

Re: Wanna reroute the heater core hoses

So you run fluid from the intake thru the heater core then back to the radiator? I would think pressure from the radiator and intake would fight each other. If not, then ill do that and then just...
Forum: Cooling
02-06-2021, 12:07 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,974
Posted By Pro

Re: Wanna reroute the heater core hoses

Ok cool. This is the way I did it on my truck. TBI has the quick disconnect crap on the back of the intake, and an inlet on the top of the pump. So moving the outbound water from the back on the...
Forum: Cooling
02-05-2021, 05:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,974
Posted By Pro

Wanna reroute the heater core hoses

So on the trucks, the heater core flow is exit the intake to the core, exit the core to the waterpump. Is it possible to do the same on the Z28s? I hate all of those hoses and that fluid diverter...
Forum: TPI
01-24-2021, 09:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 502
Posted By Pro

Re: Fuel pump, and winter

I hotwired orange and grey and put an amp clamp around it. I was getting 12 volts and about a tenth of an amp. I let it sit for about 5 seconds, then suddenly it sounded like it turned a little bit....
Forum: TPI
01-24-2021, 12:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 502
Posted By Pro

Fuel pump, and winter

I'm guessing the old gear-style fuel pumps don't rotate very well when cold? I know this factory pump has been on its way out for a while. But now that its in the 40s or so, when i jump it via the...
Forum: TPI
03-08-2020, 01:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,310
Posted By Pro

Re: Other options for thermostat housings

Yes thats the 96-98 vortec neck. I decided not to go with it because I didnt want to run a hose like that. I made the TPI neck work.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-16-2019, 11:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,596
Posted By Pro

Re: Get out your ******s

I dont know if you guys have been keeping up with the car, but here are the latest vids if not






https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKgU-Tu5qPI
Forum: Engine Swap
09-16-2019, 11:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,437
Posted By Pro

Re: my 454 build and swap.

I really wish I could delete posts.
Replied to wrong thread again because of the messed up layout.
Forum: History / Originality
09-08-2019, 06:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,749
Posted By Pro

Re: 5000 mile blk on blk 87 iroc on craigslist

I guess the person that replied to this message before me, which took it to the top of the message list, deleted their message after I responded.. It was basically an ask for a car like what you have.
Forum: History / Originality
09-06-2019, 03:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,749
Posted By Pro

Re: 5000 mile blk on blk 87 iroc on craigslist

Or just get this one and pay 40 grand lol
https://www.vanguardmotorsales.com/inventory/3659/1987-chevrolet-camaro-iroc-z28
Forum: TPI
08-18-2019, 10:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,081
Posted By Pro

Re: Shout out to SouthBay...

If the clicking cant be heard from inside the cab then who cares, imo, lol
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-16-2019, 10:45 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,941
Posted By Pro

Re: recommended Alternator 91 gta tpi

I dont think swapping out an ECM is that uncommon. Both Z28s I have had both had an ECM swap at the dealer. I dont know if there was a recall, or they just eventually died. Even the car I have now...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-15-2019, 06:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,596
Posted By Pro

Re: Get out your ******s

Id like to know why its so weak.... that's just, horribly horrible.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-02-2019, 10:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,596
Posted By Pro

Get out your ******s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAeM8zVjvpk
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-30-2019, 09:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,722
Posted By Pro

Re: smog pump removal.

GM makes a replacement pully. Its something like this:
http://www.thirdgenranch.com/catalog/product/2307d217f2b540e7952f93848b9ba07d
There might be a cheaper place to get it but its an actual delco...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-29-2019, 04:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,573
Posted By Pro

Re: Powernation and an IROC

I saw someone on youtube do it. He basically used sheet metal, a couple of hinges, and some sort of foam or rubber in order to make a seal. Like a little door. I dont see why a piece of sheet metal...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-29-2019, 02:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,573
Posted By Pro

Re: Powernation and an IROC

Part 2 just posted


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgjDiK2DB7M
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-28-2019, 05:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,573
Posted By Pro

Re: Powernation and an IROC

How often do you see stock ones? They seem hard to find. The only diffs in mine vs stock is I have a fan controller, which I guess can be easily unplugged... Bosch injectors, a tune to program out...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-25-2019, 11:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,573
Posted By Pro

Powernation and an IROC

FYI in case anyone is interested - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqkIBQB5Z00
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-16-2019, 09:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,166
Posted By Pro

Re: AC bypass ugrade

An AC bypass in Texas in July/August is definitely not an upgrade lol
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-16-2019, 09:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 15,656
Posted By Pro

Re: How I rebuilt my charcoal / vapor canister

The canisters for the TBI trucks are widely available. The only diff from the cars is that its twice as high and doesnt have the solenoid on top. But I think you can still get the hood down if its...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-12-2019, 07:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,941
Posted By Pro

Re: recommended Alternator 91 gta tpi

I bet if you did an injector balance test you would find a couple of the other 7 are off also.
My car was running extremely rich. Removing as much fuel as the computer would allow. I think an idle...
Forum: TBI
07-06-2019, 02:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,999
Posted By Pro

Re: what is this plug?

Or just delete the posts (including mine) that have nothing to do with the original question.
Forum: TPI
06-30-2019, 12:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 56,698
Posted By Pro

Re: tpi fuel pressure issue! Please help

It just sounds like the drain back valve in the pump is bad. Nothing to do with the regulator.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-23-2019, 06:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,071
Posted By Pro

Re: How do you clean combustion chambers?

https://acdelco.com.au/our-range/chemicals/combustion-cleaner/
Application instructions in the specs pdf.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-22-2019, 08:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,071
Posted By Pro

Re: How do you clean combustion chambers?

Just a guess but maybe its because you ran the engine too fast. I read that you need to run it 300rpm over idle. So about 1000rpm.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-22-2019, 08:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 562
Posted By Pro

Re: Anyone any idea why I have so much gasoline fume in car??

Someone probably cut a hatch up top to change the fuel pump, and didnt seal it, lol
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