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    transmission fluid in vacuum block

    I found a vacuum leak at old vacuum block. it was part of a ati system called 7th injector and has fuel injector attached. gasket was shot. decided to replace it with new aluminum block, gasket and hoses. started the car and ran fine and noticed after a few minutes o2 dropped to 5 and code 44...
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    coil module connector

    i have a 87 gn. I bought a new coil module connector from oriely auto. got home and was trying to connect to wiring harness. the connector seems to fit but there is a screw that will not go into coil module. looked and my new coil module has a smooth brass fitting and old one is threaded. is...
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    turbo and injector question

    looking to get a ta49 turbo. I currently have lucas red stripe injectors rated at 40lbs. also running a duttneck ic. is this enough injector for this turbo or do I need to go bigger?
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    replacing starter

    when replacing the starter does the cross pipe and fuel lines have to be disconnected? got under the car and does not seem to be enough room to pull starter out. also, car has been sitting for a while and cranked engine to get oil in engine. reconnected ecm wire and will crank a few times and...
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    water in gas

    i changed my fuel filter a couple of days ago and let excess fuel drain into oil catch pan. there was a little oil in bottom of pan. after changing filter i went to retrieve pan and oil was a brown milky color. i let the car sit for about 8 months covered in my pole barn. i just recently paid...
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    Turbo question

    I took off heat shield and found this hole in housing. Have not had shield off in a while, but guessing this should not be here? Turbo is Garrett te-60. Also when checking intake side there is small Ammt of shaft play. Am I correct in thinking there should be no shaft play?
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    passenger side vacuum lines

    hello, was wondering where and how to access vac lines that go into passenger side of firewall. i can see that one goes to hvac unit. where does the other go and how best to get to it to check for leaks?
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    a few questions after tt chip install in north houston

    hello, have a few things wrong with the car and hope someone can help shed some light on problems. I have 87 gn. I was running extender chip, have lucas red stripe injectors, ported heads manifold, hotwire kit after market pump, stock exhaust manifold, te-60 turbo, manual boost controller...
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    installed scan master now car wont start

    ok, did not read scan master install correctly. I hooked everything up, but used a fuse tap and hooked red wire to ecm/ign on fuse box. the car started and scan master was reading. after about a minute looked down and noticed oil pressure gauge was not lit or working and boost gauge and temp...
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    Maf translator settings

    I have an 87 gn. I just got a tt chip. Have a first gen maf translator v 5. I have jumpers set and wot set to zero. What should I have the other setting at idle set for? It was set to run 10% lean at idle. The other options are 10% rich or just a 3 inch maf sensor setting. It does not mention...
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    looking for duttneck slic, up pipe and shroud for 87 gn

    looking to go from fmic to slic. would like a duttneck slic or better, up pipe and shroud. i also need all mounting pieces etc. i have a fmic now and do not have any mounting stuff. thanks
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    unloading the suspension

    i recently purchased the x brace that mounts in trunk of the car at the seat. the instructions say to unload the suspension so the car is even when applied. if i place the car on jack stands how high does it need to be? does it have to be enough to get the wheels off or would 6 inches do? also...
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    still overheating

    ok, just got my car back from the shop. had iac valve, oil pressure sender, ps pump, lower rad hose, valve cover gaskets, oil pan gaskets replaced. i had stock manifold put on to fix exhaust leaks, walboro fuel pump and hot wire, air leaks at maf sensor and vacuum leaks fixed or installed. the...
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    alternator replacement?

    hello, my 87 gn just started having troublestarting and died yesterday. took the battery to have it tested and good but no charge. guessing it is the alternator. don't mean to sound dense, but can anyone give instructions on how to pull and replace or provide a link. thanks again to everyone for...
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    How to relieve fuel pressure

    I have a fuel pressure gauge I would like to install. Instructions say to relieve fuel pressure first. What is the best way to do this. I guess I can bleed off from schrader valve, but was wondering if there is a less messy way to do this? Thanks
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    knock at 12 psi

    i have just installed caspers audible knock gauge. i also installed manual boost controller. when i took it to test was getting boost to about 12 psi and getting 1/2 second knock alert. i have boost controller screwed about 2 1/2 turns in. how am i getting knock when the stock setup is for...
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    caspers audible knock gauge

    first, i was wondering if anyone has any experience with this gauge and can it be trusted? i know i need a scanmaster but short on funds now so i got one of these instead. the install looks fairly simple to install. i was wondering which accy fuse to hook it up to? do i just attach it to the...
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    manual boost gauge set up?

    hey, im about to get a manual boost gauge. i belive it is similar to rjc gauge. i would like my car to be set to 15lbs of boost, maybeup to 18lbs when i get knock gauge. my first question is does it matter where i place it? do i need to place it before the y in the tube that goes to actuator...
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    Shaft play?

    Was looking at my turbo today. The wheel spins freely on intake side. The shat will move approximate 1cm or so. Is this normal? If not how long before I have to get new turbo? Not sure what I have, it is Garrett. If busted would this explain why it will only make 10lbs of boost and then needle...
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    headers needed

    does anyone know where to get a set of stock or decent headers at at decent price? no chinese ebay crap. can be used or new. looked on summit racing and none match, although i put 87 gn for search. have found others online, but dont want to pay $500. any help much appreciated.
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