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Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
10-25-2004, 01:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 527
Posted By Night Hawk

Nice Ontario GTA for sale on Ebay

Hey guys here's a local GTA on eBay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6427&item=2497208168&rd=1
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-26-2004, 02:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 478
Posted By Night Hawk

Tonight for some reason the fan control decided...

Tonight for some reason the fan control decided to work, except when you pushed the button to go to the high fan setting, the amber light goes out and the fan cuts off immediately. I can push the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-26-2004, 02:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 478
Posted By Night Hawk

GTA Climate Control

Hey guys I have a question for you regarding my digital climate control head unit on my 88 GTA with a digital dash.

Last year the climate control operated properly, but every so often the fan...
Forum: Electronics
09-25-2004, 09:53 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 498
Posted By Night Hawk

Climate control fan speed control not working, new head unit required?

Hey guys I have a question for you regarding my digital climate control head unit on my 88 GTA with a digital dash.

Last year the climate control operated properly, but every so often the fan...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-02-2004, 01:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 499
Posted By Night Hawk

Does anyone know if a faulty Crane Fireball...

Does anyone know if a faulty Crane Fireball ignition box [capacitive discharge, multiple spark] would stop the engine from getting any initial spark at all?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-02-2004, 01:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 499
Posted By Night Hawk

I have tested to see if there is spark from the...

I have tested to see if there is spark from the plug wire and there nothing.

The cap and rotor are fine, and the plugs are good. Honestly guys I have no clue what the heck is going on with this...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-01-2004, 10:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 499
Posted By Night Hawk

Help me get spark!!!! Please!!!

Hi I'm having a serious problem getting my car started due to zero spark. I have plenty of fuel pressure and I have performed the following:

- Replaced Module
- Replaced Pickup Coil
- Tested...
Forum: TPI
09-01-2004, 10:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 774
Posted By Night Hawk

I don't think it has any bypass...

I don't think it has any bypass connections.....what wires tap into what?
Forum: Electronics
08-31-2004, 11:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 508
Posted By Night Hawk

Please help me with my no spark condition, it's been driving me crazy!!!!

Hi am am having a serious problem getting my car started due to zero spark. I have plenty of fuel pressure and I have performed the following:

- Replaced Module
- Replaced Pickup Coil
- Tested...
Forum: TPI
08-31-2004, 11:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 774
Posted By Night Hawk

Help with no spark in 5.7L TPI

Hi I'm having a serious problem getting my car started due to zero spark. I have plenty of fuel pressure and I have performed the following:

- Replaced Module
- Replaced Pickup Coil
- Tested...
Forum: Body
08-17-2004, 10:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 684
Posted By Night Hawk

Well guys I'm looking to buy a GTA driver's side...

Well guys I'm looking to buy a GTA driver's side seat track that is in mint condition. My old track had the tilt up & down option as well [I think all GTA seats had the option]. So if anyone has a...
Forum: Body
08-17-2004, 10:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,703
Posted By Night Hawk

I've had this happen to 2 GTA's of mine.....I...

I've had this happen to 2 GTA's of mine.....I have another now and I'm trying to gather some idea's on how to best prevent this from happening. All the GTA's were hard tops, I'm guessing the...
Forum: Body
08-14-2004, 06:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 684
Posted By Night Hawk

Broken GTA Seat Track Question

Quick question....I have broken the drivers seat track and need a replacement track. My original GTA seats are mint and would like to keep them. Do the 4th-gen seats tracks bolt right up or would a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-03-2004, 09:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 564
Posted By Night Hawk

I was talking with my grandfather who used to be...

I was talking with my grandfather who used to be a GM engineer [he is very elderly now though] and he was saying that if you can turn the torque convertor backwards then the torque convertor is no...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-03-2004, 12:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 564
Posted By Night Hawk

Torque Convertor Challenge

I have a general question that no one seems to be able to answer. I had a job interview and was doing very well until this question was asked:

How do you test a torque convertor when it is out of...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
08-17-2003, 11:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 529
Posted By Night Hawk

Azure I'd love for this car to go to you as I...

Azure I'd love for this car to go to you as I know it will be treated well. I have not listed it in the autotrader yet, I wanted to give you guys first grabs.
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
08-10-2003, 06:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 529
Posted By Night Hawk

Night Hawk Selling MINT 5.7L GTA

Hi all, I know this will get locked but I unfortunately have to sell my precious baby. I am losing THOUSANDS of dollars in my decision to sell her, I figure I have spent about $7000 - $8000 since I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-10-2003, 10:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 395
Posted By Night Hawk

TDC neccesary?

Yesterday I pulled the distributor to change the pick up coil (1st time). My dad removed the gear from the shaft without marking the postion of the gear on the shaft like all the books say to do. ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-09-2003, 10:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 642
Posted By Night Hawk

Thanks Vader your pics are a godsend. I'll try...

Thanks Vader your pics are a godsend. I'll try disconnecting the EST tommorow morning.

By the way, what do EST stand for 'Electronic Spark .........'?
Forum: TPI
07-09-2003, 07:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 489
Posted By Night Hawk

Today I tested the coil at my grandfathers house...

Today I tested the coil at my grandfathers house and there was a nice blue spark coming from the coil, so the coil is not the problem.

Today I also installed a new pickup coil and reinstalled the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-09-2003, 05:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 642
Posted By Night Hawk

Here are the answers to your questions: 1. ...

Here are the answers to your questions:

1. ?

2. Digital no, Analog yes. I should get a digital multimeter one of these days.

3. No haven't tried that yet, where is it located? What...
Forum: TPI
07-09-2003, 12:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 489
Posted By Night Hawk

Still no starts guys....I haven't replaced...

Still no starts guys....I haven't replaced anything yet, I want to know exactly what part I need before I purchase it.

I ran another test today to see if the pick up was bad, my grandfather...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-09-2003, 12:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 642
Posted By Night Hawk

Still no starts guys....I haven't replaced...

Still no starts guys....I haven't replaced anything yet, I want to know exactly what part I need before I purchase it.

I ran another test today to see if the pick up was bad, my grandfather...
Forum: TPI
06-26-2003, 03:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 483
Posted By Night Hawk

Is there that can stop fuel coming from injectors during startup?

quick question....my car isn't starting and I tested the fuel pressure and it is perfectly normal. Is there anything stopping the injectors from firing if it is getting lots of pressure during...
Forum: TPI
06-22-2003, 06:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 489
Posted By Night Hawk

88 GTA not starting....Coil?

I have a problem with my car cranking and cranking with no attempt to start.

Last night I went out to my car thinking all was fine and dandy, car was working 100% fine until I turned the key. The...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-22-2003, 06:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 642
Posted By Night Hawk

88 GTA not starting....Coil?

I have a problem with my car cranking and cranking with no attempt to start.

Last night I went out to my car thinking all was fine and dandy, car was working 100% fine until I turned the key. The...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-09-2003, 02:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 520
Posted By Night Hawk

Ok now this is really beginning to bother me. ...

Ok now this is really beginning to bother me.

I replaced the blower relay, the resistor, checked the fuse, pulled the climate control out to see if everything is connected properly, and followed...
Forum: Electronics
05-09-2003, 02:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 452
Posted By Night Hawk

Ok now this is really beginning to bother me. ...

Ok now this is really beginning to bother me.

I replaced the blower relay, the resistor, checked the fuse, pulled the climate control out to see if everything is connected properly, and followed...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-06-2003, 10:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 520
Posted By Night Hawk

Really wierd blower control problem?

I am having heater blower problems. I have a 1988 GTA with electronic climate control (push button style).

The problem I have is that there is no fan activity what so ever, the fan might be on a...
Forum: Electronics
05-06-2003, 10:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 452
Posted By Night Hawk

Really wierd blower control problem?

I am having heater blower problems. I have a 1988 GTA with electronic climate control (push button style).

The problem I have is that there is no fan activity what so ever, the fan might be on...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-01-2003, 06:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 353
Posted By Night Hawk

I am away from home and don't have any manuals with me - Brake Light Ground Location?

I have a brake light problem that is whenever I apply the brakes, only the 3rd brake light comes on.

I don't think it is the brake switch because the brake lights must be getting a signal if the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-01-2003, 06:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 313
Posted By Night Hawk

I am away from home and don't have any manuals with me - Brake Light Ground Location?

I have a brake light problem that is whenever I apply the brakes, only the 3rd brake light comes on.

I don't think it is the brake switch because the brake lights must be getting a signal if the...
Forum: Electronics
05-01-2003, 06:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 304
Posted By Night Hawk

I am away from home and don't have any manuals with me - Brake Light Ground Location?

I have a brake light problem that is whenever I apply the brakes, only the 3rd brake light comes on.

I don't think it is the brake switch because the brake lights must be getting a signal if the...
Forum: TPI
04-14-2003, 09:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 807
Posted By Night Hawk

Increasing TPS voltage for performance?

Has anyone heard (I don't know if this is true or not) that if you increased the voltage reading that the TPS gives from .52 to about .67, you could gain some horsepower? Any drawbacks to increasing...
Forum: Car Audio
04-10-2003, 09:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 452
Posted By Night Hawk

4 channels or amped 2 channels? Need Advice

Ok right now I have a decent older MTX 2 channel amp powering BOTH my 4 x 6 Infinity Kappa plates as well as my 6 x 9 Infinity Kappa's. I know that I am not getting the entire sound spectrum with...
Forum: TPI
04-10-2003, 09:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,033
Posted By Night Hawk

Does anyone recall a posting a long time ago that...

Does anyone recall a posting a long time ago that said that if you increased the voltage reading that the TPS gives from .52 to about .67, you could gain some horsepower?
Forum: Car Audio
04-08-2003, 05:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 522
Posted By Night Hawk

JBL 600.1 Pre-out Voltage dial is reverse?!

I have the JBL 600.1 mono subwoofer amp that has a dial on the side of it that you select you pre-out voltage. The deck I run is a Clarion DXZ715 that has a 4 volt pre-out, but when I turn the dial...
Forum: Car Audio
04-08-2003, 05:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,508
Posted By Night Hawk

Very Nice, gives me some inspiration.

Very Nice, gives me some inspiration.
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
04-08-2003, 05:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 353
Posted By Night Hawk

Yeah, 'Stephenson Steering Specialists' is on...

Yeah, 'Stephenson Steering Specialists' is on Taunton Rd. West. Phone # (905) 725-0522
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
04-08-2003, 03:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 828
Posted By Night Hawk

I was driving a 1978 Corvette when I was 19. I...

I was driving a 1978 Corvette when I was 19. I was paying $348 a month just for bare minimum coverage.
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
04-08-2003, 03:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 353
Posted By Night Hawk

No problem, anytime!

No problem, anytime!
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
04-08-2003, 03:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 353
Posted By Night Hawk

Oh yeah I'm gonna send my car there as soon as I...

Oh yeah I'm gonna send my car there as soon as I take it out of winter storage to get the steering column tightened up.
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
04-08-2003, 03:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 353
Posted By Night Hawk

Shiat....it was just last summer I had it done...

Shiat....it was just last summer I had it done and I cannot remember exactly how much it was. I know that is a little bit more than say a Canadian Tire alignment, but not astronomical. They didn't...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
04-08-2003, 03:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 552
Posted By Night Hawk

I wonder if Agostino Racing would work on stock...

I wonder if Agostino Racing would work on stock L98 heads and if it would be any cheaper? They seem to just focus in on LT1/LS1 motors.
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
04-08-2003, 03:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 484
Posted By Night Hawk

#1

#1
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
04-08-2003, 03:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 430
Posted By Night Hawk

Yeah my SLP headers look a lot like Stiffler's. ...

Yeah my SLP headers look a lot like Stiffler's. I don't think they are rusting, just discoloured.
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
04-08-2003, 03:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 790
Posted By Night Hawk

On my other GTA I used the cheapos from Canadian...

On my other GTA I used the cheapos from Canadian Tire that look identical to the factory foglights. Worked perfect.
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
04-08-2003, 03:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 557
Posted By Night Hawk

Excellent idea

Excellent idea
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
04-08-2003, 03:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 571
Posted By Night Hawk

I decided to try out that Water Wetter stuff and...

I decided to try out that Water Wetter stuff and I surprised to find out that it actually worked! It's also supposed to help lubricate the water pump so it seems like a decent investment.
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
04-08-2003, 02:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 353
Posted By Night Hawk

Mine is lowered 1 1/2" and I was having a hard...

Mine is lowered 1 1/2" and I was having a hard time finding a place to perform an alignment on my car. I eventually got 'Stephenson's' to do it in Oshawa. They have a special ramp that will allow...
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