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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

    thank you sir, much appreciated.
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    coil module connector

    thanks will return it. I guess my best bet would be to order ac delco from highway stars or check dealer? im guessing all the ones from autozone etc will be this way. also, is ignition coil from oreilly ok to use or would you recommend just ordering new coil also. thanks
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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

    have tt chip burned for injectors. car only has 70000, not sure about injectors. also have hotwire kit and walbro fuel pump. thank for the info. I'm just looking for a good street set up. chip is burned for 16-18 boost.
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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

    ok, thanks. need to get a volt meter anyway. will give it a try and thanks to all for all the advice.
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    replacing starter

    I have checked the wiring and it looks good. going to check connections next and be sure before I start taking things apart. I did change the fpr and have not been able to set pressure yet. I don't believe this would stop it from cranking. wouldn't a bad starter be having theses symptoms of slow...
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    replacing starter

    ok, thanks
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    replacing starter

    sorry to sound dumb but could you clarify which threads to coat? the mounting bolts for the starter or cross over pipe?
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    replacing starter

    I have just replaced coil pack, pugs and wires. battery is new. I bought new fpr and replaced turbo gasket, had a leak and exhaust was leaking into engine bay. when I put every thing back together I cranked the car for 30-40 sec with ecm unplugged. it cranked fine. when I pluged it back in and...
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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 have a cone filter. the barn has a concrete floor and a couple of cats. i started the car every couple of months, just didn't drive it. i have changed oil, plugs, wires and ign coil. i have a new fpr on order. guess i will rty the heet first and see if runs any better.
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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

    thanks for the help. got to looking at it closer and gasket at turbo is leaking above o2 sensor and small leak on other side. guess this explains why car running like crap. had stock exhaust manifold put on car about a year ago. it looks like they reused the metal gasket and put some kind of...
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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

    ok, thanks. will hold off on fp gauge. think I will go ahead and do tps just to be sure and check for vacuum leaks. thanks for the help.
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    a few questions after tt chip install in north houston

    thanks, off tomorrow and going to get some brake or carb cleaner and spray around and see if i can find leaks. also, when pressing my gas pedal the tps counts are not smooth to wot. does this mean tps possibly bad? that and iac were really the only thing i messed with initally. iac was changed...
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    a few questions after tt chip install in north houston

    my w ot o2 is 860 amd vacuum block is the remains of atr 7th injector set up. it is aluminum. wondering if shat seals might be bad, they look old. i have checked the vacuum lines but not the ones that go to the passenger side firewall. not sure how to access them. from what i can see in engine...
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