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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-03-2019, 10:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 365
Posted By Camatruder

Re: Heavy vibraton in lockup at light throttle action

If i disconnect the TCC connector at the tranny the vibration never occurs, so it most certainly has something to do with the lockup system. Would a ignition related problem not also cause issues in...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-02-2019, 01:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 365
Posted By Camatruder

Heavy vibraton in lockup at light throttle action

This is not about my Camaro, but my '91 K5 blazer (350 with TH700R4). There's so much knowledge here that i thought to ask here.
I'm sometimes having a heavy vibration in 4th gear when lockup is on...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-13-2016, 10:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 541
Posted By Camatruder

Re: What is this sensor?

The sensor is the water temperature sensor for the computer. There's another sensor at the front left corner of the valve cover for the gauge.
Forum: Brakes
03-06-2015, 10:10 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,076
Posted By Camatruder

Re: Difference in braking pressure rear drum brakes

Well i guess it was the same solution as mine!
Had a new inspection last week and passed it easely.
Forum: Brakes
01-08-2015, 10:58 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,076
Posted By Camatruder

Re: Difference in braking pressure rear drum brakes

Mine is just a T-piece.
Forum: Brakes
12-02-2014, 11:18 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,076
Posted By Camatruder

Re: Difference in braking pressure rear drum brakes

Sorry for not replying what resolved it in my case. I took my new (Summit) drums to a shop who rounded them precisly and after that i passed inspection easily. The hint came from the inspector...
Forum: V6
10-18-2014, 01:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 441
Posted By Camatruder

Are all 6 injectors bad?

When at normal operating temperature my car does not accelerate smoothly. All of the ignition parts are new (with exception of the high tensoin coil), i don't see an air restriction so the problem...
Forum: V6
07-14-2014, 11:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 689
Posted By Camatruder

Re: Misfire at 5 cylinders ??

Yeah, the timing light was cheap and i was planning on changing the coil next time i order parts. Thanks for reading.
Forum: V6
07-13-2014, 04:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 689
Posted By Camatruder

Re: Misfire at 5 cylinders ??

Well i put back the old rusty distributor with the new ac delco ICM and the car seems to be running like it use to. These v6 have always a little hesistation and when i shift to 2nd gear it sometimes...
Forum: V6
07-12-2014, 04:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 689
Posted By Camatruder

Re: Misfire at 5 cylinders ??

Just exchanged the plugs and wires from the cylinders 1 and 3, but cylinder 1 stays ok and the others have irregular pulse/light, which means the plugs and wires are ok.
Forum: V6
07-11-2014, 01:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 689
Posted By Camatruder

Misfire at 5 cylinders ??

A couple of months ago, my car did not want to start after i drove it the day before with no problems at all. There was no spark. Pick up coil and high tension coil were good (resistance...
Forum: V6
04-28-2014, 01:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 740
Posted By Camatruder

Re: Small Exit on Waterpump

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/cooling/638787-very-strange-coolant-leak.html

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tech-general-engine/640783-blown-head-gasket.html

Both problems were due to intake...
Forum: V6
04-28-2014, 12:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 740
Posted By Camatruder

Re: Small Exit on Waterpump

Nederlands dus !
Forum: V6
04-28-2014, 11:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 740
Posted By Camatruder

Re: Small Exit on Waterpump

The hose connected to the left upper output (seen from in front of the car) goes to the passenger side of the motor compartiment where it is connects to a steel pipe that feeds the 3-way connector...
Forum: V6
04-23-2014, 10:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 514
Posted By Camatruder

Re: fuel pump comes on every now and then

OK,think i sorted this out. The one i replaced last year was a 1-pin connector. Now the 2-pin connector underneath it had its connector filled with oil which was probably causing the bad/unwanted...
Forum: V6
04-20-2014, 03:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 514
Posted By Camatruder

Re: fuel pump comes on every now and then

Last year i replaced an oil pressure sensor because the gauge in the dash went nuts. Is it the same one or the other next to it? The gauge in the dash is still ok.
The one i replaced is a sensor and...
Forum: V6
04-19-2014, 05:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 514
Posted By Camatruder

fuel pump comes on every now and then

When parked even with the ignition key out and even with the fuel pump relais disconnected, every now and then the fuel pump is on for a couple of minutes (or longer). What would be the logical steps...
Forum: Brakes
02-08-2014, 04:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,076
Posted By Camatruder

Re: Difference in braking pressure rear drum brakes

Yes they do.
Forum: Brakes
02-08-2014, 01:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,076
Posted By Camatruder

Re: Difference in braking pressure rear drum brakes

Yes i have.
Forum: Brakes
02-08-2014, 09:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,076
Posted By Camatruder

Re: Difference in braking pressure rear drum brakes

Because i doubted the main cilinder i replaced it, bench bled it and bled all the lines thoroughly but the problem is still there.
50 % less braking power on the right rear wheel than on the left...
Forum: Brakes
02-02-2014, 12:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,202
Posted By Camatruder

Re: rear drums: uneven braking problems

Hi Ownor, old thread i know, but i have a similar problem. How did you fix it?
Forum: Brakes
02-02-2014, 10:22 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,076
Posted By Camatruder

Re: Difference in braking pressure rear drum brakes

Well i'm out of ideas. I checked everything. When the car is on my lift and i have an assistant push the brake pedal in gradual steps, at each point it feels like i need the same amount of force on...
Forum: Brakes
02-01-2014, 05:31 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,076
Posted By Camatruder

Re: Difference in braking pressure rear drum brakes

Front was ok.
I think the short shoes need to be installed on the front side.
When i bled the brakes, the fluid came out nicely on both sides.
Forum: Brakes
02-01-2014, 04:55 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,076
Posted By Camatruder

Re: Difference in braking pressure rear drum brakes

I have the exact same problem. 50 % less braking power on the right rear wheel. Parking brake operation results in more equal pressure.
EVERYTHING on both sides is new : drums, shoes, pistons,...
Forum: Members Camaros
06-20-2013, 12:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 732
Posted By Camatruder

'88 in need of some TLC - video of work and result

Too bad i don't have much footage but made a video with the shots my wife took and added some cool music.

1988 Chevrolet Camaro needing some TLC - YouTube
Forum: Cooling
05-23-2013, 03:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 793
Posted By Camatruder

temperature gauge question

When cruising at normal speed and normal rpm the temperature gauge is at the unlabeld mark between 100 and 220F. Is this 160F (the middle between 100 and 220) or is it not a linear scale?
At idle or...
Forum: V6
05-10-2013, 02:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,068
Posted By Camatruder

Re: Code 32 when crusing at constant speed

Just to confirm. Bought a new solenoid on ebay and no more SES-lights.
Thanks.
Forum: V6
05-05-2013, 06:15 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 26,457
Posted By Camatruder

Re: notice to all v6/t5 owners! transmission mount 88-92)

Ok, looks like i have to do this swap to. Finding a 2nd hand crossmember may proove to be a little difficult here. Are all other (pre 88 V6's and all V8's) 3thgen crossmembers the same?
Thanks for...
Forum: V6
04-18-2013, 03:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,068
Posted By Camatruder

Re: Code 32 when crusing at constant speed

Man, those things are expensive.
Rockauto and Summit don't have it in stock.
New on ebay : 132 USD.

There's a 2nd hand one on ebay for 25 bucks.
85 89 Camaro Firebird 2 8 V6 EGR Vacuum...
Forum: V6
04-17-2013, 12:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,068
Posted By Camatruder

Re: Code 32 when crusing at constant speed

Got a hold of a vacuum pump. My solenoid does not hold vacuum very well under any circumstance. Ignition on or off, electrical connector installed or disconnected, diagnostic terminal grounded or...
Forum: V6
04-13-2013, 09:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,068
Posted By Camatruder

Re: Code 32 when crusing at constant speed

So the EGR system in a 2.8L only activates while cruising at constant speed, meaning i'm having trouble with my vacuum all the time??

I measured the vacuum and it's only 15" Hg at idle and 21" Hg...
Forum: V6
04-11-2013, 01:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,068
Posted By Camatruder

Code 32 when crusing at constant speed

I get an 32 code when crusing at constant speed in 4th or 5th gear.
I did a search here and found that this is most likely because the cat was removed. The EGR-valve is a negative backpressure valve...
Forum: Brakes
03-22-2013, 12:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 656
Posted By Camatruder

Re: Are these shoes installed correctly?

I thought so.
Thanks guys.
Forum: Brakes
03-21-2013, 02:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 656
Posted By Camatruder

Are these shoes installed correctly?

This is rear right side, so on the pic the right side is front of the car.
Is the short shoe not supposed to be on this right side and vice versa?...
Forum: Brakes
02-24-2013, 04:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,412
Posted By Camatruder

Re: Preload adjuster drum brakes

Thanks RBob, great info.
Only problem is that as when you adjust the shoes out it gets harder or near impossible to re-install the drum and still not having drag ones they are installed.
I hope the...
Forum: Brakes
02-23-2013, 02:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,412
Posted By Camatruder

Preload adjuster drum brakes

I'm gonna rebuilt my rear drum brakes completely with new parts. How do i set the adjuster when installing these new parts? The Haynes does not mention any procedure.
Thanks.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-01-2012, 11:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,555
Posted By Camatruder

Re: Bumpy ride when turning. Please help!

A wonderbar (from Lon) pretty much solved the problem.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-03-2012, 02:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,254
Posted By Camatruder

Re: Lifting points with scissor lift

Ok, i found a safe way to lift the car using the drawings red lifting points.
When lifted the chassis has to carry the engine and complete front end. I dont have sfc's (yet).
Is it too stressfull...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-29-2012, 11:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,254
Posted By Camatruder

Re: Lifting points with scissor lift

I'll start with this.

Still find it strange how the area round my yellow arrow seems to be made to fit a universal jackstand. Well maybe it was when our cars were new and GM didn't count the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-29-2012, 08:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,254
Posted By Camatruder

Re: Lifting points with scissor lift

The red marked jacking points are not directly above the platforms of the lift.
SFC's are not allowed in Belgium. I could get in trouble on the annual inspection. Besides i think the SFC's would hit...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-28-2012, 10:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,254
Posted By Camatruder

Lifting points with scissor lift

Hi, I bought this scissor lift.
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg211/Billy_Gibbons/DSC01025-1.jpg

This pic shows the lifting points :...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-03-2012, 02:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,555
Posted By Camatruder

Re: Bumpy ride when turning. Please help!

30 psi (= 2.1 bar)
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-03-2012, 01:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,555
Posted By Camatruder

Re: Bumpy ride when turning. Please help!

Ok, took it the alignment shop yesterday. What al lot of fun to drive on public roads. Almost everybody turned there head and a few gave me the thumbs up (or was it a middle finger:confused:) . And...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-14-2012, 10:09 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 36,937
Posted By Camatruder

Re: What is a Camaro wonderbar ????

I'm still wondering (pun intended) what this wonderbar is really for. It connects the front subframe rails together, but aren't they already connected by the front crossmember?
Also, if handling...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-12-2012, 10:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,555
Posted By Camatruder

Re: Bumpy ride when turning. Please help!

Damn, just gave her a reason to go shopping. Could have just as well paid a couple tickets...

I'll let you know how it went and if it turning goes smoother afterwards.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-11-2012, 12:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,555
Posted By Camatruder

Re: Bumpy ride when turning. Please help!

Yeah, i'll take it to a reliable alignment shop first, otherwise i'll never know. Still think my settings are pretty good though. I don't know anybody with a trailer, but i'll use the license plates...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-11-2012, 11:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,555
Posted By Camatruder

Re: Bumpy ride when turning. Please help!

No, diff is ok though.
I tried hard to measure up the frame but i am still puzzled.
The distance from one given center point (middle of the tranny crossmember) to the grease fittings of both lower...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-21-2012, 01:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,555
Posted By Camatruder

Re: Bumpy ride when turning. Please help!

So you guys think the inner rear axles being able to move in and out is normal? Here's a short video.
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg211/Billy_Gibbons/th_MOV00942.jpg...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-20-2012, 01:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,555
Posted By Camatruder

Re: Bumpy ride when turning. Please help!

James, thanks for reading.
No strange noises when cornering or when going straight ahead. But i could only testdrive it for a short distance so i didn't went above 40 mph.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-18-2012, 04:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,555
Posted By Camatruder

Re: Bumpy ride when turning. Please help!

Ok, i had some other problems i had to tackle first but now i'm back on this case.
I removed the diff cover. As far as i can tell all seems ok.

I did notice that i can move the spider gears up...
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