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83212
First time I went, a 1950 Ford won Top Stock, and my '56 Ford took Competition Eliminator. :) Good times, Dan. They were consistent. Now about the reaction...
Dennis W
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Jul 1, 2005
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83213
Need practice! Dan Nicoson ... From: jyturbo@yahoogroups.com [mailto:jyturbo@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Dennis W Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2005 5:42 PM To:...
Daniel R. Nicoson
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Jul 1, 2005
8:21 pm
83214
Hi all, If anyone can help out, I have this problem with a '97 Olds Cutlass, 3.1L motor. Just recently, as the weather started getting warm, the car would not...
nolc
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Jul 2, 2005
5:44 pm
83215
I would quick check the fpr. pull the vaccum line off of the fuel presssure regulator and look for any wetness or fuel. Try starting the vehicle with the ...
Troy Bibus
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Jul 2, 2005
8:43 pm
83216
... From: "nolc" <nolc@...> ********** Another test to try :: spray a little WD-40 mist down the throttle body ( usually you can mist it ok down the air...
Ken Campbell
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Jul 2, 2005
9:55 pm
83217
Be careful...if this is the case, and the diaphragm in the FPR is bad, then fuel will come spraying out of the vacuum hose fitting on the FPR. Remember what...
turboshortbus@...
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Jul 2, 2005
9:57 pm
83218
LOL ... yes - in this case fire is certainly bad! :) Well, the car has run today, but I haven't driven it anywhere (nor will I until my truck is back to tow...
nolc
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Jul 4, 2005
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83219
Bet you don't have spark when it won't start. If I am thinking of the right model 3.1, I'd bet you need to replace the ignition module. The ignition module...
gngrbrd_man
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Jul 4, 2005
3:03 am
83220
FWIW, lack of cam sensor signal will be a no start, as it doesn't know where #1 is. Later GM started incorporating a fall back, if cam sensor not found, then...
Thomas Martin
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Jul 5, 2005
1:09 am
83221
I pulled my intercooler off tonight to install a BOV, and found oil in the bottom tank. Not a lot, perhaps a 10th of a teaspoon. My turbo is set up with the...
Fred Scott
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Jul 5, 2005
2:39 am
83222
I have never seen a turbocharger that is completely free of oil leaks on the intake side a LITTLE oil is "normal" AllanD ... (will be updated VERY soon)...
Allan De Groot
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Jul 5, 2005
3:32 am
83223
... Thank you very much. I relax now. Fred...
Fred Scott
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Jul 5, 2005
11:01 am
83224
... If you're not blowing smoke out the exhaust, I wouldn't worry about a bit of oil in the intercooler. Turbo Buicks get a *lot* of oil in their intercoolers...
Dave Williams
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Jul 5, 2005
12:17 pm
83225
Fred, I have to agree.... I helped a buddy install a 2nd intercooler on his factory 1.8T Audi A4. Less than 20K on the Odometer... And already had oil in the...
Holt Brent D G2431
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Jul 5, 2005
2:06 pm
83226
My f150 beater needs a little help in the cooling dept. I parked it the other day and the overflow tank was leaking a good bit. The coolant in this truck...
Kevin Ames
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Jul 5, 2005
4:46 pm
83227
You buy a new radiator for $100, that's how you get the junk out. The overflow tank isn't leaking...you're overheating, and the excess water is coming out the...
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Jul 5, 2005
6:20 pm
83228
... I had a similar thought. ... Nope, its leaking. During this scenario, the over flow tank doesn't fill all the way up. Id say 2/3 full and it starts to...
Kevin Ames
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Jul 5, 2005
7:42 pm
83229
To backflush the mung out of the block, remove the upper hose, the thermostat elbow, and the lower hose. Shove your friendly neighborhood garden hose into the...
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Jul 5, 2005
9:59 pm
83230
water is a FAR better cooling media than anti-freeze/water mixes, the problem is that water is very corrosive by comparison. the other thing is if you DO...
Allan De Groot
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Jul 5, 2005
10:13 pm
83231
My favorite source is the nearest U-pull-it junkyard Pick one that looks like it was just replaced. AllanD ... is coming out the relief hole in the top of the...
Allan De Groot
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Jul 5, 2005
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83232
My favorite source is the nearest U-pull-it junkyard Pick one that looks like it was just replaced. AllanD ... is coming out the relief hole in the top of the...
Allan De Groot
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Jul 5, 2005
10:18 pm
83233
Not a bad idea :) Kevin...
Kevin Ames
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Jul 5, 2005
11:39 pm
83234
In a message dated 7/5/2005 6:13:41 PM Eastern Standard Time, adegroot@... writes: water is a FAR better cooling media than anti-freeze/water mixes, the ...
turboshortbus@...
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Jul 5, 2005
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83235
In a message dated 7/5/2005 6:18:07 PM Eastern Standard Time, adegroot@... writes: My favorite source is the nearest U-pull-it junkyard Pick one that looks...
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Jul 6, 2005
12:00 am
83236
Even a 50/50 mix will EVENTUALLY turn to mud. It's due to the fact that the silicate anti-corrosion additive becomes alkaline over time. What is necssary is...
Allan De Groot
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Jul 6, 2005
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83237
That presumes that you HAVE a C-note to spare. Personally I anticipate problems like that and buy in advance at MY convienience, usually at "sales" in the...
Allan De Groot
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Jul 6, 2005
12:16 am
83238
... I'd plan on removing the radiator and giving it a thorough going over with a garden hose. If there's that much gunk in the bottom, I'd guess that some of...
Fred Scott
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Jul 6, 2005
12:34 am
83239
... My manager at work bought a whole F150 for three C-notes. You might consider that instead, then you'd have plenty of spare parts. Fred...
Fred Scott
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Jul 6, 2005
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83240
In a message dated 7/5/2005 8:11:08 PM Eastern Standard Time, adegroot@... writes: What is necssary is changing the coolant twice a year like you are...
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Jul 6, 2005
12:58 am
83241
Changing coolant twice a year? Alan, I didn't know you sold antifreeze! Wouldn't every two years be more reasonable for most applications assuming you use...
Daniel R. Nicoson
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Jul 6, 2005
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