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    Bearing housing questions

    TA-49 I put new bushings in the turbo but the shaft still seems loose. it is not fully assembled yet, just test fitted. Is it possible the bearing housing is worn out? i thought the bronze would wear out before the cast iron would, but i can see it moving in the housings, mainly on the...
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    turbo drain hose from g body parts

    Anyone use the rubber hose turbo drain kit from g body parts? Im thinking about getting it, but was wondering what peoples opinions were. Or should i just stay with the stock turbo drain?
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    Identifying Input Shaft - Lock vs. Non Lock

    I think a lock up input shaft has a hole in the center, with a check valve, for for fluid pressure to flow through to lock the converter up. No lock up converter input shaft is just solid.
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    throttle valve cable identification

    Anyone know how I can identify the correct throttle valve cable for the 86-87 set up? I have a few different ones but im unsure where they came from. I thought I remember hearing about a 43" length. is this cable length between connection points or housing length? i see some numbers on the...
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    turbine wheel hitting heat shield

    I'm rebuilding my ta49 turbo. I noticed that the back side of the turbine wheel was rubbing on the heat shield ( the round piece between the wheel and the housing, not sure what its really called). What causes this? Is there a way I should be checking endplay? Anyone know where i could get a new...
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    Hot air thermostat housing

    I need a thermostat housings for the hot air set up. I'm not looking for a powder coated piece. I had my original one done and It warped it. Can't make it seal. I'm in 48088. I have paypal. Pics would be good if you have them.
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    Finishing build up, but a few questions

    I'm almost done with my hot air engine replacement and other modifications but I have a few questions. 1. Are you guys running the wastegate solenoid back to the pcv or just vent to atmosphere? I was going to go atmosphere cause that port on the solenoid was full of oil sludge 2. Which port on...
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    86/87 turbo drain on a hot air setup?

    Thanks for the replys. I can't even get my phone in there to take a picture. I bought a grommet off the help rack for $3. Also enlarged the hole in the intake a little. I could get the drain in by itself but not with the whole turbo setup. Then bought a new grommet from g body parts. It was the...
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    86/87 turbo drain on a hot air setup?

    Anyone ever put the ic turbo drain on a ha? I can't get my stock one in the grommet. I tried 2 different new grommets. I have the hole in the heat shield also. Tried many times. Not enough length in that acordion pos. I'm about to cut the flare and fitting off the 86 one and try it. Pipe o.d...
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    86/87 turbo drain on a hot air setup?

    Anyone ever put the ic turbo drain on a ha? I can't get my stock one in the grommet. I tried 2 different new grommets. I have the hole in the heat shield also. Tried many times. Not enough length in that acordion pos. I'm about to cut the flare and fitting of the 86 one and try it. Pipe o.d...
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    86/87 turbo drain on a hot air setup?

    Anyone ever put the ic turbo drain on a ha? I can't get my stock one in the grommet. I tried 2 different new grommets. I have the hole in the heat shield also. Tried many times. Not enough length in that acordion pos. I'm about to cut the flare and fitting of the 86 one and try it. Pipe o.d...
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    windshield molding trim clips

    I removed my windshield and the clips a few years ago and preped and painted in the channel. Now I'm getting the new glass installed but can't remember the way the clips went on. There seemed like there were 4 metal clips used at some positions. I did buy a new kit with the plastic ones, but...
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    CALPAK chip, small chip

    I have a 86 ecm part# 1227148 that is missing the small chip . Is that the CALPAK chip? What does this do for the ecm? I have a 85 ecm with a smsll chip part #16036504. Could I use that part# in the 86 ecm?
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    intake alignment

    Thanks for the advice. I won't be gasket matching anymore.
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