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03-31-2024, 11:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 220
Posted By dburgjohn

Fans turn on with relays, jumper them together?

Fans turn on with relays, jumper them together?
03-28-2024, 10:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 139
Posted By dburgjohn

New convertible top release cables too tight

original cables broken when car was bought. got a new set from well known online vendor. the pull to open is so hard I am afraid T-handle will break when pulled. I removed cables and used taped...
03-21-2024, 11:30 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,852
Posted By dburgjohn

This has been a awesome post for read. Thanks...

This has been a awesome post for read. Thanks for sharing your journey. This would have made an great show for one of the Car channels.
03-21-2024, 11:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 855
Posted By dburgjohn

I went with Cooper Zeon RS3 due to a good price...

I went with Cooper Zeon RS3 due to a good price and rebate plus the fact that I was putting tires on wife's car and my 4x4 at same time. However I have been very pleased with them. We have run the...
03-19-2024, 11:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 367
Posted By dburgjohn

have you checked the fuel pressure. I had a pump...

have you checked the fuel pressure. I had a pump fail but not all at once. It would loose pressure and regain it randomly. Then engine behaved very much like you describe. I did not catch it at...
03-15-2024, 01:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 787
Posted By dburgjohn

Petris is worth the wait. that is route I went. ...

Petris is worth the wait. that is route I went. One day of work and three days cleaning.
03-14-2024, 09:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 787
Posted By dburgjohn

Prev owner on my current project put an Auto Zone...

Prev owner on my current project put an Auto Zone Opti in. It was still clean as new when it failed. Just because it is new/replaced does not guarantee it is good.
03-13-2024, 05:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 192
Posted By dburgjohn

you should have a reading around 40 at the fuel...

you should have a reading around 40 at the fuel rail if everything is good. It will go down some but a large drop or increase means trouble. What reading did you get?
03-13-2024, 05:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 125
Posted By dburgjohn

on my 1992 (did this job last fall) there was a...

on my 1992 (did this job last fall) there was a part of the assembly (near strainer) it snapped into but I do think the hose and clamps provide quite bit of support. Double check the orientation of...
03-13-2024, 05:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 421
Posted By dburgjohn

I feel your pain. Had to do a pan gasket on my...

I feel your pain. Had to do a pan gasket on my F150 4x4 and it required dropping the front axle to remove pan :ack: Wanted to mention to you that there are UV dyes made to add to engine oil. I...
03-12-2024, 11:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 325
Posted By dburgjohn

my current project had the fake wood on dash and...

my current project had the fake wood on dash and doors. With use of a hair dryer and moving slow it came off. The only part I had to replace was not wood-sticker related. Prev owner butchered the...
03-12-2024, 11:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 122
Posted By dburgjohn

your computer sets a code when something it is...

your computer sets a code when something it is monitoring gives no signal or a signal out of range. So stall + no code points to something not monitored. My first guess is going to be a fuel pump...
03-08-2024, 11:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 208
Posted By dburgjohn

The check valve is just a one way device. Remove...

The check valve is just a one way device. Remove it and try to blow through from both directions. If you have a hard pedal then no vacuum is reaching booster or booster is leaking. Leaks of that...
03-08-2024, 11:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 192
Posted By dburgjohn

are you getting a check engine light and have...

are you getting a check engine light and have you checked for codes?
when you turn key on (or jumper the wire) do you hear the fuel pump running?
03-05-2024, 05:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 237
Posted By dburgjohn

I second Fuel Injector Connection. Super nice...

I second Fuel Injector Connection. Super nice folks who know their stuff. Call them up and they are happy to answer any questions. They even talked with me after the sale just as nice as before...
03-04-2024, 07:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 352
Posted By dburgjohn

Good catch. I should have added good venting is...

Good catch. I should have added good venting is a requirement. If the filler neck had been completely out you can wait a bit after sealing up the holes prior to drill work to allow fumes to go...
03-03-2024, 04:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 773
Posted By dburgjohn

Not on my Corvette but have on daughter's...

Not on my Corvette but have on daughter's Mustang. I really like Kuhmo and have run their AT version on my 4x4 pickup. There are better tires, but they have bigger prices.
03-03-2024, 04:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 287
Posted By dburgjohn

A ) C3 B ) C4 C ) All of the above

A ) C3

B ) C4

C ) All of the above
03-03-2024, 04:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 352
Posted By dburgjohn

standard broken bolt removal. cover the holes...

standard broken bolt removal. cover the holes open into the tank, drill into broken bolt, insert easy out. Just because I would be paranoid about crap in tank I might have my shop vac hose near...
03-03-2024, 09:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 331
Posted By dburgjohn

The Snap on will just work. TunerPro RT (which I...

The Snap on will just work. TunerPro RT (which I use) will take a little tinkering to get the settings right to take to your Corvette, but is really cool after that. Both are good options. I also...
02-25-2024, 08:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 637
Posted By dburgjohn

What about passenger side of console?

What about passenger side of console?
02-25-2024, 08:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 185
Posted By dburgjohn

Leaking injectors can cause flooding after...

Leaking injectors can cause flooding after shutting off until gas can evaporate. You should not see pressure drop in fuel after shut off. If you do, talk to these folks...
02-23-2024, 10:09 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,569
Posted By dburgjohn

I use a jack to lift and ramps like jack stands. ...

I use a jack to lift and ramps like jack stands. I have been thinking about getting some 2" board to put under either wheel or ramp for just a little more clearance. Its either that or cut back on...
02-23-2024, 10:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,089
Posted By dburgjohn

I have not changed the plugs myself but was...

I have not changed the plugs myself but was taught long ago that sometimes tool modification (grinder) helps make them fit. I have used a flex head ratchet wrench rather than regular ratchet. My...
02-23-2024, 09:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 544
Posted By dburgjohn

wife laughs and asks me (in front of friends)...

wife laughs and asks me (in front of friends) "how do you wash a car?". My answer starts "jack it up and remove the wheels".
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