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    Scary low O2 #'s at WOT

    Anyone else had problems with Denso heated O2 sensors? I bought three for a "good deal", the first on fried out after 3 months, and now I am getting 3-4 degrees of retard on shifts with audible knock. When I push recall on the scanmaster the low O2 reading is like 10-50.......that cannot be...
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    Where to get heated O2 sensor

    I'm quite sure my O2 sensor is shot......All low #'s on the scanmaster and cross-counts stuck on 200!?! Many vendors have the whole kit with the wiring, but does anyone sell just the sensor ?
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    Low o2 values at WOT (tired fuel pump?)

    Hey all, I am seeing dangerously low O2 numbers on the Scanmaster at WOT, (750, and even 600's!:eek:) sometimes decreasing as I watch . I have tried to compensate by turning up the fuel pressure, does not seem to help. The fuel pump is a very old walbro 307, maybe not even strong enough...
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    rjc boost control assembly help?

    I just received in my RJC boost controller. I unscrewed it to check it out and the spring and ball bearing popped out and landed on the floor. Can someone tell me which sides the spring and ball bearing should be on? As of now I have the spring in the shorter side with the adjustment...
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    new ramcharger fan question

    Hey all, My old dual ramcharger fans are about to throw one of the blades, and I am hoping to make this easy by getting the same one from gbody parts. Question is it is offered with an adapter which I am not sure I need, considering the whole thing is already installed. Sounds like (duh) a...
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    dual a-pillar 2 5/8" pod?

    Hey all Anyone know where to get a dual a-pillar gauge pod which holds larger 2 5/8 " gauges? Poston has them but they are shut down due to a family emergency. All other sources I have checked have only the 2 1/16" size. Thanks, Chris
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    please ID this a/c switch

    Hey all, can you tell me the specific name of the a/c switch coming off the left side of the receiver dryer? Can it be purchased at an auto parts store or is it a specialty item. The refrigerant leaks out of there and the guy at the local Checker does not have a clue? Thanks, Chris
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    Safe RPM to run on this new motor?

    Hello TR Community.... After having my car stolen 2 years ago and recovered, My 87 GN has been to hell and back. But I was very lucky to get this car back, aside from the fact that it was "pimped" out , which is another story. It was pretty stock at that time. After 125K long, hard miles...
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    Engine rebuild and turbo/cam combo advice?

    Well, I knew the day would come.... At 125,000 miles , just after replacing the timing chain....I start to hear a ticking noise which developed into a major rod knock. My friend and mechanic is taking it apart now, and I am looking for some help on a HIGH ALTITUDE combo. I live here in...
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    WOT shift RPM too high....advice please?

    I have recently had my trans rebuilt for the second time by Detroit Transmission in denver, a shop pretty experienced in TR's. The internals contain all the goodies like a 10 vane pump and super servo. This time I had them install a TCS 2800 stall converter. The motor and turbo are stock...
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    A bittersweet theft recovery....

    Hey TR owners.... I had posted 10 days ago about my stolen 87 GN in Colorado, and I got the call from the police last night to see if they had my car. Well, I get to the crime scene where they have a gang punk in cuffs. I approach the vehicle and I see chrome bumpers, chrome 86 grille...
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    colorado TR owners alert.....

    Hello I regret to report that my 1987 Grand National was stolen from my driveway in Longmont, CO during the night of June 12, 2006. I had the car for 8 years and it was really a release from the "everyday grind" for me. I have also listed this thread in the proper place, but I thought it...
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    They got mine.......

    :frown: I regret to post that my 1987 Grand National was stolen from my driveway during the night of June 12, 2006. I had the car for 8 years. It was really a treasure to me, an escape from the grind of everyday life. The car had a cover with a cable lock (the easy part to get by), a...
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    exhaust mount ?

    Anyone know where I can get an exhaust mount ......the one that bolts on near the catalytic converter and holds things in place? Thanks Chris
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    rear end bearings etc...

    how can I get in touch with wayne at gears are us? I was recommended to talk to him about rear end parts Thanks, Chris
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    hooker exhaust tailpipe location??

    Well, after finally ordering a decent exhaust system, (from Jeg's) I wonder if these tailpipes exit at the proper stock location behind the wheels. Or did I just make a mistake? Thanks, Chris
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    Best Bargain rear end rebuild?

    Hey.....it's about time I freshen the rear of my 87 GN.....where best to get the ring and pinion set? Jeg's has a kit for $180 I have heard (richmond ). How about the outer axle bearings? Is there a vendor that sells all of this in a nice neat package? Thanks Chris
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    cracked pass. side header

    Okay today's dumb question...... Just noticed a sizeable crack in the collector of the passenger side header. What kind of horrid symptoms does this produce? Is this why my o2 readings are lean and my tailpipes are black? Thanks, Chris
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    no SES light ....

    I unplugged the electrical connection to my wastegate solenoid and there is no SES light. The SES light still functions and shows no trouble codes when a jumper is connected Any idea? as I remember it would set off a code before?Does any fuse control this area? Thanks
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    MAF sensor

    Has anyone had a stock MAF sensor go bad SLOWLY? My MPH was horrible this season, like 92 -95. After replacing the module, coil and wires....the car still feels sluggish. Kind of a dead spot in between gears is the best way to describe it. And some weird A/F numbers on the scanmaster...
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