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Forum: C5 Tech
07-26-2015, 08:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,388
Posted By crainholio

Amen. New EPA-mandated oil formulations are...

Amen. New EPA-mandated oil formulations are prioritized on catalytic converter protection, reducing zinc/phosphorous quantities.

Cats are easier to replace than valvetrain components, so I...
Forum: C5 Tech
09-06-2014, 08:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,030
Posted By crainholio

Forgot what other advice I was going to give.

Forgot what other advice I was going to give.
Forum: C5 Tech
09-06-2014, 06:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,030
Posted By crainholio

Compression test time. The gauge is like $20 at...

Compression test time. The gauge is like $20 at most auto parts stores.
Forum: C5 Tech
08-27-2013, 11:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,473
Posted By crainholio

What oil brand and viscosity are you running, and...

What oil brand and viscosity are you running, and what filter? I've seen ticking LS engines running on Mobil-1 5W-30 clear up just by switching to Mobil-1 High Mileage (extra zinc/phos anti-wear...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-21-2013, 08:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,045
Posted By crainholio

There's a big difference between GM & Delphi...

There's a big difference between GM & Delphi testing components to 100K miles in all weather conditions, versus aftermarket companies knocking off their design and "improving" it.

I've helped two...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
07-21-2013, 07:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 999
Posted By crainholio

Magnussen bent another Vette...doesn't he hold...

Magnussen bent another Vette...doesn't he hold the record among the current driving team? Guy needs to stop thinking about cheese or whatever, and focus on the steering wheel.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
07-02-2013, 08:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 679
Posted By crainholio

I'd really try a different oil & filter before...

I'd really try a different oil & filter before opening up the engine. We're now up to three LS engines here that have gone quiet after switching to Shell Rotella T6 synthetic 5W-40 and either Delco...
Forum: C5 Tech
06-23-2013, 08:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 662
Posted By crainholio

Do a search here on "balancer wobble" and you'll...

Do a search here on "balancer wobble" and you'll get an idea of their tendency to fail.

Replacement involves dropping the steering rack. And the main balancer bolt is a big mother that will take...
Forum: C5 Tech
06-23-2013, 08:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 662
Posted By crainholio

Not a chance, sorry if my posts weren't clear. ...

Not a chance, sorry if my posts weren't clear. Idler pulley, tensioner pulley, and main serpentine belt.
Forum: C5 Tech
06-22-2013, 10:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 662
Posted By crainholio

PS: I'd also put a new belt and tensioner pulley...

PS: I'd also put a new belt and tensioner pulley on it while I'm in there. Total cost is < $60 or so plus around an hour of wrenching.
Forum: C5 Tech
06-22-2013, 10:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 662
Posted By crainholio

The idler pulley is the only one in the area you...

The idler pulley is the only one in the area you describe that has a bearing you'd hit by squirting lube under it. Alternator pulley has no bearing in that space, it's an interference fit onto the...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
06-22-2013, 07:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,133
Posted By crainholio

It was very tough for the Sat afternoon-evening...

It was very tough for the Sat afternoon-evening portion of the race, raining on one end of the track and dry on the other.

Sad to see the AF-Course Ferrari guys are still driving like dorks (pit...
Forum: C5 Tech
06-22-2013, 07:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,413
Posted By crainholio

The shields don't hurt anything, and they do a...

The shields don't hurt anything, and they do a decent job of keeping exhaust heat away from the plug wire boots which extends their life. I'd use them.
Forum: C5 Tech
06-15-2013, 07:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 520
Posted By crainholio

You'll need to get the error code # and post it...

You'll need to get the error code # and post it here in order for us to be any help. "Something in the left bank" and the fact that it runs OK suggests the oxygen sensor but it could be a number of...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
06-12-2013, 07:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,474
Posted By crainholio

Much better way to read this person's "input" I...

Much better way to read this person's "input" I think...

Bye bye.

:rofl:
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
06-09-2013, 09:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,474
Posted By crainholio

Sorry but this is so horribly wrong that it broke...

Sorry but this is so horribly wrong that it broke the needle on the wrong-o-meter. Reading the grade numbers on the bottle label might lead one to believe that oil is actually thinner (lower...
Forum: C5 Tech
06-01-2013, 10:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,160
Posted By crainholio

Just use plain white toothpaste, the abrasives it...

Just use plain white toothpaste, the abrasives it contains do a good job of polishing the surfaces of the pulleys and belt and the effect is pretty much permanent as long as your belt doesn't start...
Forum: C5 Tech
10-15-2012, 07:48 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,356
Posted By crainholio

Funny you mention this...my '03 Toyota truck had...

Funny you mention this...my '03 Toyota truck had previously been quiet with Mobil-1 High Mileage 5W-30 but after my Labor Day oil change (with same Toyota oil filter part as usual) it developed a...
Forum: C5 Tech
09-15-2012, 08:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,115
Posted By crainholio

I have a set of Ford/SVO red 30# (34# at 58psi)...

I have a set of Ford/SVO red 30# (34# at 58psi) flow-matched injectors from New Era Performance just removed to go back to stock, PM if interested.
Forum: C5 Tech
08-28-2012, 08:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,497
Posted By crainholio

My post was pointed at "K-Spaz" as he seemed to...

My post was pointed at "K-Spaz" as he seemed to be The World's Leading Expert on Oil Analysis at that moment.

Clearly you win! :thumbs: But quit using that cruddy M-1 0W30 in Summertime...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-27-2012, 06:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,497
Posted By crainholio

In other words, option 0...Internet Engineer. ...

In other words, option 0...Internet Engineer.

What oil analysis company can detect at what you consider to be an acceptable level, and how much do they charge to process a sample?
Forum: C5 Tech
08-27-2012, 03:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,497
Posted By crainholio

I have to ask, what is your engineering education...

I have to ask, what is your engineering education level?

Rate yourself as follows:

0 Wanna-be who reads the internet
1 Associate's degree
2 Baccalaureate
3 Master's
4 Ph.D.
5 ...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-25-2012, 10:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,497
Posted By crainholio

I'd strongly consider switching to one of the two...

I'd strongly consider switching to one of the two options I listed earlier.
Forum: C5 Tech
08-25-2012, 08:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,497
Posted By crainholio

Plain Mobil-1 5W-30? I'd use Mobil-1 High...

Plain Mobil-1 5W-30?

I'd use Mobil-1 High Mlleage 5W-30, or Mobil-1 0W-40 next time. More zinc & phosphorous anti-wear additive, and much closer to the spec that existed when your engine was...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-25-2012, 08:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,497
Posted By crainholio

What data in his oil report leads you to believe...

What data in his oil report leads you to believe there is a fuel contamination problem?

(hint: there's a fuel metric in the report...)
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