Recent content by jerbob68

oil pump gears don't turn. Your pump gears do not turn with the cover installed on the engine because the pump gears are turned by the camshaft. They will not turn unless you are cranking the engine. They won't be able to turn them by hand when it is installed on the block. Get that car away...

exhaust is red? Headers turning red or is downpipe turning red or both. If this is the case you probably have a plugged exhaust via the cat converter.

pvc problem The pvc valve is a cheap part. Replace it and see what happens. I am under the assumption that you have boost leaking into the block via the pvc system. That check valve from RJC will definetly stop pressure from getting into the block but you are still going to get the oil into...

pcv valve. Assuming then that your rings are doing their job, look at the pcv system. You should be able to pull out the valve from the intake but leave the hose connected to the pcv valve so the engine runs correctly. Next, plug the hole left in the intake manifold to simulate as if the pcv...

get that exhaust leak fixed. Next, get rid of any stock exhaust components you have left on the vehicle. Make sure you have got a bigger elbow, 3" downpipe, and remember, turbo's hate backpressure. If you still have a stock catalyst, you are hurting the potential of that turbo. I've got alot of...

Started car today. Runs great, sounds good, doesn't leak. Went to drive it and the shift cable broke when I put it in reverse. Yeahhh. GM discontinued the part. So I guess I'll check the internet. Thanx for posting your video to me, car looks good.

Just joined the other day. Bought an 87 GN last year at this time. Had it shipped home and had to yank the engine out. Cracked #2 main cap. Got steel ones from Cottons Perf. Also purchased many other engine parts from Cottons and TA Perf. Engine is back from machine shop and is in the car...