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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-30-2013, 06:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 713
Posted By pepe10

Oxygen Senor for 1982 Crossfire

What is the correct part number for an Oxygen sensor used on the 1982 crossfire injection ECM system? I purchased an ACdelco AFS 22 which did fit but was not compatible. I recently saw a post that...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-06-2012, 04:20 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,355
Posted By pepe10

Final Words

Sensor was an ACDelco AFS22 (already tried code clearing and just came back again) probably should have been a AFS21. Put the old sensor back in and no codes.

Final Word


SWEET! :party:...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-05-2012, 11:30 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,355
Posted By pepe10

Test Drive Today

First test drive today. Ran very well.

Coolant leak was from the rear the intake manifold to the shutoff and reattached. Still have a very small leak from the threads around the CTS.

Got an...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-02-2012, 11:18 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,355
Posted By pepe10

Timing

Must have been one cog off. TDC lined up with #2 and only had to twist dizzy to get to#1 and set timing. Started right up and ran very smoothly. Very nice...but...coolant leak and yet to locate...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-02-2012, 11:13 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 60,593
Posted By pepe10

Don't do it!

Don't do it!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-01-2012, 02:04 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,355
Posted By pepe10

Engine Start

Was able to put the final parts in place, new plugs, connect battery and started engine. Chugged along just like it did before I took the intake manifold off and coded MAP sensor 33. Not sure what...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-30-2012, 04:33 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,355
Posted By pepe10

I suppose that would make sense but the bad gas...

I suppose that would make sense but the bad gas that I had turned to shellac and coated the valve stem which caused them to stick open. Note the picture I posted on October 17.

The stems were all...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-30-2012, 08:26 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,355
Posted By pepe10

Coming Together Again

The guys doing the valve job state that the valves were sticking and the cause of my issues. Seemed to get worse as the engine heated up. Anyway, I am putting the engine back together and nearly...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-26-2012, 01:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,355
Posted By pepe10

Before and after pictures of valve job and...

Before and after pictures of valve job and painting head with GM Corporate Blue.

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd61/Pepe10/100_0353.jpg
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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-19-2012, 04:21 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,355
Posted By pepe10

Will attempt to take an even closer look at the...

Will attempt to take an even closer look at the cam next week. Pulling lifters has revealed nothing out of the ordinary and am really not expecting a cam problem especially with the amount of caking...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-19-2012, 09:49 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,355
Posted By pepe10

Cam and lifters appear to be working just fine. ...

Cam and lifters appear to be working just fine. Lifters only have 20,000 miles on them and were operating well.

When I took the heads to the shop, the owner said he could smell the bad gas...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-18-2012, 05:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,355
Posted By pepe10

Valve Job

Took the heads to the shop for a valve job. Will have back by Monday and will put all these parts back together in a way that it will resemble an engine that works.

:woohoo:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-17-2012, 05:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,355
Posted By pepe10

I have no experience with cracked manifolds nor...

I have no experience with cracked manifolds nor do I suspect that mine is cracked...except where I cracked the threads at the CTS site. All is well with the manifold. Most followers of this thread...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-17-2012, 01:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,355
Posted By pepe10

Sticky Valves

Took the plenum in to get it welded...nice job and finally took a look inside the intake ports and observed the valves. Remember, I only had 20,000 on this car since engine rebuild.

Valves...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-15-2012, 04:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,355
Posted By pepe10

The black soot is inside of the intake tunnels on...

The black soot is inside of the intake tunnels on both 1 and 2. I have experienced many backfires through both throttle bodies and have watched them as they occur. I only showed one side but have...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-15-2012, 02:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,355
Posted By pepe10

Crossfire Running Rough (or not at all right now)!

Maybe I was a little "anal retentive" and overdid the project repair manual that I made. Copied the 21 steps from the Shop Manual and put it in a table with a box to check removed, one to mark it...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-05-2012, 09:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,250
Posted By pepe10

I did an R & R on my transmission when it failed...

I did an R & R on my transmission when it failed 10,000 miles after a rebuild so I could same some money so soon after I had paid for an R & R. It is estimated to be a 6 hour job it took me 9. I am...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-04-2012, 12:12 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,355
Posted By pepe10

If it weren't for bad luck, I would have none at...

If it weren't for bad luck, I would have none at all.

Do have a friend who does weld aluminum. Though it does look like an old crack, I cannot attest to why it might show itself now...unless I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-04-2012, 10:59 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,355
Posted By pepe10

Started engine to let idle after clearing...

Started engine to let idle after clearing computer of codes. Found a leak coming from CTS where I had erred and not tightened properly. After tightening properly, still leaked and appears to have a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-03-2012, 03:27 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,355
Posted By pepe10

The engine was rebuilt in 2004 and I have no idea...

The engine was rebuilt in 2004 and I have no idea what gaskets were used. I had the TBs rebuilt in 2007 and re-installed myself. I have no idea what gaskets were in the TB gasket set.

The car...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-02-2012, 03:37 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,355
Posted By pepe10

Yes, carbon cleaned many times after backfires. ...

Yes, carbon cleaned many times after backfires. They are clean at this moment.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-02-2012, 09:35 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,355
Posted By pepe10

Running Rough...

Jim,

Yes, MAP, TPS, CTS, and O2 all replaced and found a bad connection (burnt and exposed to ambient air) between catalytic converter and EGR pump return line that I repaired with a kit from...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-02-2012, 07:22 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,355
Posted By pepe10

Crossfire Injection Running Rough

Continuing on...BF on Acceleration

I have replaced all of the sensors and yesterday after installing the CTS and O2 sesnors, started the engine and immediately coded with the MAP sensor 33.

Was...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-27-2011, 12:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,451
Posted By pepe10

Now for the rest of the story if there is any...

Now for the rest of the story if there is any interest or are we still yucking it up out there?

I was sure it was parking brake as the left rear was over-adjusted and appeared tight...it was. The...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-01-2010, 08:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,451
Posted By pepe10

better check the oatmeal as is sounds like it...

better check the oatmeal as is sounds like it could be nuts and bearings. one ex post facto comment appears to be drifting away from the point and did not provide much guidance. left rear p-brake...
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