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04-01-2012, 07:39 PM
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Posted By Mnick1

That's right I totally forgot about the key. I...

That's right I totally forgot about the key. I had taken the valves off and them redone a year ago and put everything back together. I spent a week and a half on the timing chain and camshaft...
04-01-2012, 06:24 PM
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Views: 885
Posted By Mnick1

Found crank pulley bolt loose, resetting timing necessary?

I recently replaced p/s and a/c belts long over due. Now I have a light high pitch noise with rhythmic low (almost like a growl) pitch kind of knock. I looked at the belts and a/c belt keeps rising...
03-13-2012, 04:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 23,078
Posted By Mnick1

It would do the same thing in drive and while...

It would do the same thing in drive and while idling. I can't say for sure that what you have are signs of the beginning stages of a TPS failing or something else altogether. I wish I knew more...
01-17-2012, 07:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 28,997
Posted By Mnick1

Yup I'll be picking one up within the next couple...

Yup I'll be picking one up within the next couple of days. I planned on getting one tonight but it had to be ordered and should be here in a day or two. I started out needing to only replace the...
01-17-2012, 10:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 28,997
Posted By Mnick1

Sorry for the delayed response I haven't been...

Sorry for the delayed response I haven't been receiving notifications that anyone has responded to my thread. The starter will need replacing for sure. I tried taking it apart for the fourth time...
01-04-2012, 09:32 PM
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Views: 28,997
Posted By Mnick1

It's been a few days and I have just now been...

It's been a few days and I have just now been able to get back to work on my starter issue. I have taken it apart and I will be investigating the condition of the brushes and contacts. Forget about...
01-01-2012, 11:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 28,997
Posted By Mnick1

The bolt (terminal) on the solenoid where the...

The bolt (terminal) on the solenoid where the +battery cable goes to is hella loose. I want to see if I could open the solenoid up and correct but it I can't figure how to get inside the casing. ...
01-01-2012, 11:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 28,997
Posted By Mnick1

I'll go ahead sand both of the mounting surface...

I'll go ahead sand both of the mounting surface areas and reattach the third from the starter to either the frame or the bell housing like you suggested. I currently have a ground going from neg...
01-01-2012, 08:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 28,997
Posted By Mnick1

I really appreciate the assistance fella's. I...

I really appreciate the assistance fella's. I haven't done much with it since Thursday, cause of New Years and all.

I'm going to try the volt drop test tonight.

However I did measure the...
12-27-2011, 10:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 28,997
Posted By Mnick1

Not sure if starter is refurbished or not more...

Not sure if starter is refurbished or not more than likely it's the original. My father in-law bought it from his brother 8 years ago and his brother bought it new from the dealership. The car was...
12-27-2011, 08:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 28,997
Posted By Mnick1

1 click at starter solenoid no start?

My car was doing this single click noise each time I would try to start the car. It was intermittent at first but now car won't start at all. It would happen on first try sometimes the second try...
08-25-2011, 11:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,153
Posted By Mnick1

I figured out the problem. It was the TPS after...

I figured out the problem. It was the TPS after all it was not installed correctly! I didn't know there was a wrong way to install it. Inside the tps is the silver piece with the end of it...
08-22-2011, 01:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,153
Posted By Mnick1

I think you're right. Yup I have 5 volts going...

I think you're right. Yup I have 5 volts going into the power pin on the tps and continuity is what I'm supposed to be reading on pins 2 and 3 right? If so I get 3.0 if have the ohms set to 20k. ...
08-22-2011, 12:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,153
Posted By Mnick1

Ok I disconnected the MAF with car running. The...

Ok I disconnected the MAF with car running. The engine almost died then the idol went real rough for a few seconds then found it's way back to idle and launched the cel. From what I've read I think...
08-22-2011, 11:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,153
Posted By Mnick1

The maf sensor has been cleaned and is fine. Not...

The maf sensor has been cleaned and is fine. Not sure what else to do at this point except to replace the tps and see if that does it. For some reason it doesn't feel like it's the tps even though...
08-21-2011, 03:42 PM
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Views: 9,153
Posted By Mnick1

I'm not getting any gas mileage right now lol, I...

I'm not getting any gas mileage right now lol, I can only drive it a block and then I come right back because of the refusal to go past 2k rpm.

I will test and clean the maf sensor. I bought a...
08-21-2011, 01:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,153
Posted By Mnick1

Idol goes up and down at 2k rpm need help!!

I have searched the threads and internet for days and started a thread about this earlier this week with no response. I thought I'd give it another shot. I can't figure it out and about to go...
08-17-2011, 02:36 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 673
Posted By Mnick1

TPS ohms confusion rpm up down rhythm

I hope the org can help me with this one. I've searched for days for a solution and only found answers to similar problem but of course not my problem. I have like everyone else cleaned my IACV,...
08-17-2011, 12:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 23,078
Posted By Mnick1

I'm in the middle of my testing of these issues. ...

I'm in the middle of my testing of these issues. So I too would like to know what the outcome was. I have 5 volts in pin 1. Problem I'm having is when checking the continuity I have my multimeter...
08-12-2011, 11:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,702
Posted By Mnick1

Asand1, I thought about using something like a...

Asand1, I thought about using something like a sealer on the threads. so now that you've suggested it too I'll try it tomorrow when I pick some up from the auto store. Any favorite sealer you use?...
08-12-2011, 12:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,702
Posted By Mnick1

I found the leak. Dang nammit! The bolts for...

I found the leak. Dang nammit! The bolts for the valve cover are protruding through. I used my little mirror to see the under side and sure enough 2 bolts have poked through. That's not normal...
08-12-2011, 11:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,702
Posted By Mnick1

Thanks guys, I'm going to get a sample of it now....

Thanks guys, I'm going to get a sample of it now. There isn't a lot of smoke so it's difficult to see the color. Both fluid levels have dropped a little.

For additional info, I just replaced...
08-12-2011, 12:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,702
Posted By Mnick1

Oil or coolant leak in front manifold area

I am trying to figure out if it's coolant or oil leaking on my front manifold. I have smoke or whatever you want to call it coming up from my manifold after my car has been idling for 3 or 4...
08-11-2011, 12:16 PM
Replies: 9,763
Views: 1,012,074
Posted By Mnick1

Whoa whoa whoa, pump your brakes, take an ice...

Whoa whoa whoa, pump your brakes, take an ice cold chill and calm down. I might be a little late in response but I just noticed your rant. This was a friendly challenge to you. It will help you...
08-03-2011, 10:13 PM
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Views: 1,012,074
Posted By Mnick1

You want to tinker huh? Ok, go ahead and tinker...

You want to tinker huh? Ok, go ahead and tinker with replacing the head gaskets, put her back together and fire her up:D! Let me know when you start and give me the timeline you think you could...
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