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Forum: C4 General Discussion
05-05-2011, 08:14 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 5,430
Posted By Sandpiper59

Used to run (Sysop) a BBS years ago, before...

Used to run (Sysop) a BBS years ago, before internet existed. Sandpiper BBS.. Was born in 59, helps me remember that fact :) Avatar is my car.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-03-2011, 12:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 645
Posted By Sandpiper59

THis is all I have, hope it helps..

THis is all I have, hope it helps..
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-20-2011, 02:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,998
Posted By Sandpiper59

It shouldn't need help getting back on. There...

It shouldn't need help getting back on. There was one nut on the shaft that should have been removed, then a puller is needed to break the wheel free from the taper. To remount it should simply...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-20-2011, 01:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,189
Posted By Sandpiper59

Bigger (much) bucket and in place of the peanut...

Bigger (much) bucket and in place of the peanut butter, place a mouse caught in a conventional mouse trap! :woohoo:
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-20-2011, 01:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,189
Posted By Sandpiper59

I don't think it's cruel, if they're good, they...

I don't think it's cruel, if they're good, they get a good meal of peanut butter just before getting hammered on the alcohol in the antifreeze! :)
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-20-2011, 01:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 395
Posted By Sandpiper59

I could be wrong, but I think if' you're adding...

I could be wrong, but I think if' you're adding an aftermarker wheel, you can broaden your years of coverage. One of the limitations for years is air bags. If you're not going to have an airbag in...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-20-2011, 01:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,189
Posted By Sandpiper59

I have several friends that own islands they...

I have several friends that own islands they close for the winter. They all use the same system and it works great and doesn't need maintanance.

You'd have to google it for pictures but you...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-20-2011, 01:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,998
Posted By Sandpiper59

Are you saying you can't get the hub back on the...

Are you saying you can't get the hub back on the splines? Is all you did was pull the wheel off the shaft?

Most wheels are indexed.. If you look at all the splines, you may find a spot where the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-20-2011, 12:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 348
Posted By Sandpiper59

Never heard them called vacuum bulbs :) There...

Never heard them called vacuum bulbs :)
There is a diaphram that opens and closes the 'blend door' to adjust the amount of hot mixed with cold. Could be that diaphram. Search "blend door" on this...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-19-2011, 12:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 651
Posted By Sandpiper59

Can't offer the dimensions, but I did this...

Can't offer the dimensions, but I did this replacement using a JVC double din. It fit nicely _behind_ the bezel so zero cutting or triming of the bezel to fit it. The JVC is nice because it offers...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-19-2011, 12:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,961
Posted By Sandpiper59

I ordered some from ebay very cheap (into...

I ordered some from ebay very cheap (into canada). Still in a package and can measure them, but they are not hollow, not sure we're talking the same part? These are the 3 plastic pucks in the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-19-2011, 12:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,733
Posted By Sandpiper59

No.. Harmonics come into play, just like a bad...

No.. Harmonics come into play, just like a bad balance on a tire, there is a speed where it is really bad and it gets better above and below that 'sweet spot'.. All objects have a resonate...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-18-2011, 08:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,453
Posted By Sandpiper59

On mine they seemed to be everywhere :) Main...

On mine they seemed to be everywhere :)

Main ones were intake manifold to plenum was loose on passenger side, tubes to base was leaking at #5 and #7. PVC and line to brakes, hard and leaking...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-18-2011, 08:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,453
Posted By Sandpiper59

Sounds like you have a vacuum leak somewhere...

Sounds like you have a vacuum leak somewhere since plugging the PVC reduces the amount of air going in. A vacuum leak can allow enough air that the IAC can't close down enough to limit idle speed.....
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-18-2011, 01:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,302
Posted By Sandpiper59

Check the reluctor or whatever it's called. An...

Check the reluctor or whatever it's called. An HEI has a magnetic set of points basically. A ring with 8 magnetic peaks on it passes the pick up and sends a "points open" signal to the ecm. If the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-18-2011, 12:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 435
Posted By Sandpiper59

I had a Tahoe do something similer, was a wheel...

I had a Tahoe do something similer, was a wheel sensor, but I had to touch the brakes to have it do it. At any speed below 10mph with the slightest touch, the ABS would come one.

It shouldn't...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-15-2011, 06:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,999
Posted By Sandpiper59

By the way, if you can get it to Ontario Canada,...

By the way, if you can get it to Ontario Canada, I will always pay at least $200 for your flower pot! :rofl:
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-15-2011, 06:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,999
Posted By Sandpiper59

Any diagram is only usefull if the distributer...

Any diagram is only usefull if the distributer was in factory position to start with, it probably isn't..

You need to figure out where number one is on the distributer. Normally standing at the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-15-2011, 03:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,999
Posted By Sandpiper59

Pretty sure since you made it worse and now have...

Pretty sure since you made it worse and now have back firing you know the answer to "thought I got them back on in the same order?"
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-15-2011, 12:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,771
Posted By Sandpiper59

Mine will go on in any rotation and mesh fine. ...

Mine will go on in any rotation and mesh fine. None the less, same thing I said, tie rod end adjustments..
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-15-2011, 12:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,999
Posted By Sandpiper59

It can show codes and run great, it can run like...

It can show codes and run great, it can run like crap and not show codes. It isn't that smart. Codes show when some sensor is reading out of range period.. For example, if you set the timing way...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-15-2011, 07:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,771
Posted By Sandpiper59

If it's out by a lot, like a 1/4 turn then it...

If it's out by a lot, like a 1/4 turn then it should be pulled it will just need the left and right tie rod ends tweeked. If the wheel is out by say 1" to the right then a couple of threads (toe...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-13-2011, 05:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,999
Posted By Sandpiper59

Any electronics shop and most decent hardware...

Any electronics shop and most decent hardware stores will have digital meters.. Radio Shack (if they still exist there?) etc..

I thought your bog was just off idle..
You should still verify the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-13-2011, 04:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,999
Posted By Sandpiper59

Yes, but I doubt it is what you're after. ...

Yes, but I doubt it is what you're after.

IAC is just below the TPS..
Tps senses where the throttle is and senses as it is moved. If it isn't set right, computer isn't told right info when you...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-13-2011, 04:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 458
Posted By Sandpiper59

:iagree: Don't drive it, especially hard, until...

:iagree:
Don't drive it, especially hard, until you get that sorted out.

To retarded, no power and not much damage (but will idle fine if a bit slow). Too advanced, full throttle = kaboom
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