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C4 Tech/Performance
11-09-2008, 03:06 PM
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Thanks to Jon at FIC
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Hi All, Within one hour of my post, Jon had...
Hi All,
Within one hour of my post, Jon had my injector install back on track! Even on Sunday he helps you diagnose your problems.
I didn't expect that Jon, but I'm grateful that you're a...
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C4 Tech/Performance
11-09-2008, 01:51 PM
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Thanks to Jon at FIC
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Hi, I'm curious to the leak you had. I just...
Hi,
I'm curious to the leak you had. I just installed the Bosch III on my '91 and did a fuel pressure test and it bleeds down like a stuck pig.
I installed them the way John recommends since...
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C4 General Discussion
10-27-2008, 10:27 AM
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Ques about fuel pressure regulator diaphragms
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question afpr kits only include the housing. Who...
question afpr kits only include the housing. Who makes a complete afpr including a new diaphram?
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C4 Tech/Performance
09-29-2008, 05:06 PM
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Need help... C4 headlight problems
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Check out the sticky message at the top of the...
Check out the sticky message at the top of the forum for headlight repair.
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C4 Tech/Performance
09-29-2008, 05:01 PM
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Lessons Learned on L98 Cyl. Head Replacement
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:iagree: Amen! I felt your pain last year. But...
:iagree: Amen! I felt your pain last year. But it's worth the effort.
Great write up!
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C4 Tech/Performance
09-29-2008, 11:47 AM
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Got my windows tinted...now the A/C won't work
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This my be a long shot but what the hey: If...
This my be a long shot but what the hey:
If you have auto climate control you could have a sensor problem due to the window tinting. The 91 has a solar (sun load) sensor circuit and an in-vehicle...
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C4 Tech/Performance
09-27-2008, 12:13 PM
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How to check actual coolant temperature?
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Just for future reference: I have a 91 with...
Just for future reference:
I have a 91 with auto climate controls.
If you simultaneously press the up and down fan arrow buttons and hold for 5 seconds it will go into diagnostic mode.
The...
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C4 General Discussion
08-30-2008, 09:34 AM
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Oil in coolant and running rough
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I concur with SunCr. My '91 #7 cylinder gave way....
I concur with SunCr. My '91 #7 cylinder gave way. No coolant in oil only oil in coolant. Car loss power due to a cylinder out and on occasion at startup ther would be so much coolant in cylinder #7...
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C4 Tech/Performance
03-05-2008, 11:29 PM
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Warm start issues
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My '91 would do the same thing, except sometimes...
My '91 would do the same thing, except sometimes on occasion it wouldn't want to turn over even when cold.
Everyone told me it was the starter but it ended up being the infamous head gasket leak...
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03-05-2008, 11:20 PM
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O2 Sensors. Good, Better, Best?
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I used Bosch. No issues with it.
I used Bosch. No issues with it.
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C4 Tech/Performance
03-05-2008, 11:18 PM
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Is there a torque spec for Knock Sensor
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Torque on a '91 knock sensor is 14ft/lbs. ...
Torque on a '91 knock sensor is 14ft/lbs.
Most sensors you buy already have sealant on the threads. There is no need for more.
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03-05-2008, 11:05 PM
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Another cooling fan question
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It does but the two fans work independently of...
It does but the two fans work independently of each other. I can't recall the exact numbers but the driver's side fan comes on at 226 degree and off at 221 and the other fan turns on at 235 degrees...
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C4 Tech/Performance
12-10-2007, 11:05 PM
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Update on Blown head gaskets
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OK, I'm no expert but I really liked this guy's...
OK, I'm no expert but I really liked this guy's articles on the subject of head gaskets and their failures. http://www.aa1car.com/library/gasket_failure.htm
One thing mentioned in the article is...
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C4 General Discussion
11-24-2007, 02:19 PM
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Aftermarket Seats?
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Hey Catain Hayes, Nice Job! Question:...
Hey Catain Hayes,
Nice Job!
Question: Do the Corbous use stock mounts or come with a conversion mount? Three hours sounds pretty simple. I have the all electric sport seats. I wonder how long...
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C4 Tech/Performance
11-24-2007, 02:04 PM
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Are Bosch Platinum +4's really better than stock?
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I *HAD* Bosch +4's in my '91 L98 before changing...
I *HAD* Bosch +4's in my '91 L98 before changing them out. I did not like them and here is the reason why and this may be only be related to L98's: The Bosch plug has a heat range of 8 while the...
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C4 Tech/Performance
11-17-2007, 11:28 AM
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Plug wire "seating"
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Take the plastic skirting off around the fender...
Take the plastic skirting off around the fender well and you can thread your hand through the A/C and cooling plumbing to get a straight shot to plug number 6 and 8.
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C4 Tech/Performance
10-26-2007, 01:33 PM
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head ?
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I know it has nothing to do with valve cover...
I know it has nothing to do with valve cover mounting. But what I getting at is when you start researching heads on the market and find one that doesn't have center bolt valve cover mounts, more than...
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C4 Tech/Performance
10-26-2007, 11:01 AM
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Fx3 To Z51??
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Other than the obvious, the FX3's are...
Other than the obvious, the FX3's are electronically three way adjustable. The Z51's will give you the sporty/bumpy ride.
If you like a good tight, firm ride, the Z51's are great. If you got use...
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C4 Tech/Performance
10-26-2007, 10:56 AM
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head ?
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Also take in consideration the TPI intake...
Also take in consideration the TPI intake manifold bolt pattern as well. Your '87 uses a different bolt lineup style than say vortec heads.
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C4 Tech/Performance
10-26-2007, 10:42 AM
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DAMNED EGR!!! Can I run the car without it and still pass emisions?!?
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I'm trying to remember from the FSM ('91), BUT, ...
I'm trying to remember from the FSM ('91), BUT,
The EGR only opens when certain conditions are met. Such as when you car gets up to a particular speed, (35??), the valve will open allowing exhaust...
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C4 Tech/Performance
10-17-2007, 10:21 PM
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Cooling Fans
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The 91 service manual explains it as: *) if...
The 91 service manual explains it as:
*) if A/C is requested (this can happen in auto mode), the main fan (top fan) will turn on, but no aux fan.
*) if temp gets to 108C (226F) the main fan...
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C4 Tech/Performance
10-06-2007, 08:46 PM
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Why is a simple smog pump becoming a project!
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IF you really want to replace it you can get one...
IF you really want to replace it you can get one from Autozone. The part number is 32-430. I just got one for mine and it fits perfectly.
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C4 Tech/Performance
09-25-2007, 10:59 PM
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Cooling fan trick
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I don't think you can get the temp when the ECM...
I don't think you can get the temp when the ECM will turn on the fans. But you can get the degree celcius reading that the ECM uses to monitor. The sequence is: (copied from a previous thread)
...
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C4 Tech/Performance
09-16-2007, 08:57 AM
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88 Head Gasket - How to?
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My 91 would blow thick white smoke when first...
My 91 would blow thick white smoke when first cranked. After about 10 minutes once the cat warmed up you never say anymore smoke.
Another sign was hydrolock. Coolant would enter a cylinder...
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C4 Tech/Performance
09-10-2007, 11:02 PM
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Rocker Arm Adjustment - What am I doing wrong?
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[QUOTE=CFI-EFI;1561857452]Are these self locking...
[QUOTE=CFI-EFI;1561857452]Are these self locking nuts, like the stock nuts? Or are they the adjusting nut portion of a poly lock? As I said above, adjusting the preload should not make the nut any...
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