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Post by Lucid on Aug 10, 2007 23:12:29 GMT -5
I have been driving the 5 speed around a lot lately and then all of a sudden the other day it started running really rough. I thought it was an ignition miss but the timing is way too advanced. I checked a couple of plugs and jiggled some distributor wires and it ran fine.
I thought it was ok until i pulled the ECM fuse to reset the computer and the fuse was popped. I stuck a new 10amp fuse in and it ran great down the street but a little while later, the problem persisted and another popped fuse.
I swapped the ECM from an 87 monte carlo SS High Output and the ECM service engine soon light has been on ever since, it never turns off unless you turn off the key. Even with the fuse out its still on, so i didnt notice any changes.
Any ideas?
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Post by irocvirrilli on Aug 11, 2007 2:46:05 GMT -5
it's the H.O. right? my buddies nova did the same thing with his four speed, car you already checked the ignition, did you check the fuel system, kinda dumb but it's worth a shot
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Post by Lucid on Aug 11, 2007 3:23:38 GMT -5
Well heres the thing, the capacitor/condenser that has a pigtail that goes from the distributor leads is pretty beat up.
One of the ECM connectors is broken and wont latch fully. I got some rubber pieces and wedged it between the sides to keep it from moving around.
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Post by irocvirrilli on Aug 12, 2007 9:47:21 GMT -5
that might be it, yesterday i took apart the tpi to paint it and man, that maf looked beat up at the pig tail so thats what i'm buyin for it
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Post by Jim on Aug 12, 2007 13:49:57 GMT -5
Paint it? Why?
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Post by irocvirrilli on Aug 12, 2007 23:30:24 GMT -5
cuz that dirty bare metal looked like crap, and when people look at it at night i don't want em knowing whats in it without gettin close, i like they way everyone thought it was carbed at the track, so i wanna keep it sleeper-ish like i have been
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Post by Lucid on Aug 16, 2007 17:56:22 GMT -5
I replaced the capacitor/condenser inside the distributor that plugs into the ignition module and that has three wires that go to the ignition coil. The wires were frayed in several different places and the plastic insulation turned into fabric and was flaking off. I wouldnt doubt it was grounding on the distributor housing and one of the fuel lines or manifolds.
It seems to be running better and i put a fuse into the ECM and it didnt pop...i will test drive it today and hope for the best.
It was raining while i was in the garage and when i came in all this water came through the foundation into the living room and the kitchen...trouble comes in threes alright...
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Post by Jim on Aug 16, 2007 22:57:33 GMT -5
We're gonna have to get that fixed.
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Post by z28camaroracer on Oct 7, 2007 12:35:47 GMT -5
Boooooo Hoooooo Hoooooo I need a maf. At least you returned brians or who ever had it returned it. That night at biffs you should have opened the hood then you wouldn't be unber so much heat. The only reason that I can think of why you wouldn't open the hood was if you had the stolen parts on your car, then you run home and come back and open it like it was nothing. If you know who had the maf why didn't you get the strut tower brace back also and the rest of the parts that this person stole. We need to know who did this so we will know who to watch out for at meets, and make sure to keep them from finding out where members live.
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Post by ram88ws6 on Oct 8, 2007 18:34:28 GMT -5
look here "kids" everone needs to drop this already. He knows what he did was wrong so leave it alone Brian knows whats up so fucking drop it already! thank you for your time. RAM
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Post by Lucid on Oct 8, 2007 20:20:20 GMT -5
I am not going to censor anyone on this topic. If someone feels someone has been wronged, they are free to express their feelings.
I do however have a correction, Jim and Thomas are not kids.
Jim is a man of his word and pays his bills and makes sure to keep promises.
Thomas is a noteworthy mechanic and has talents and his toys are because of his hard work ethic. We have had a couple transactions and Thomas has been good to his word.
A kid is someone who doesnt understand yet the responsibilities inherent with becoming an adult and usually does not admit when he has done wrong.
Anyway, thats my 2 cents.
Peace
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84maroonta
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Post by 84maroonta on Oct 12, 2007 15:58:32 GMT -5
Thomas, we all know who returned it. There was even a note by it. Your pretty much not involved so It would probably be best if you stay out of this. The people who are unfortunate to be involved know whats up and WILL take care of things as soon as we can.
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Post by z28camaroracer on Oct 14, 2007 17:25:34 GMT -5
Brandon you and Ram sure are getting upset about my post. Are you involved with mick or what? I WILL NOT STAY OUT OF THIS! I do not want to be a member of an orginazation that has members that you help one day, and the next day they are ripping you off. Until all the parts are returned and the members involved are removed from the orgnazation I will stay up to date on what is going on. The way I see it right now you, ram, mick, are as guilty as who ever took the parts. And by the way I will no longer help any member that is involved in this in any way.
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Post by 84maroonta on Oct 14, 2007 20:38:47 GMT -5
Cool, thats your choice. by the way FUCK OFF. Nothing had to do with you. I am helping brian in any way I can, I even keep him informed. The reason I am getting pissed is because little ass holes like you should stay out of shit and mind your own buisness. I have not talked to mick since I found out about this for your information. I didnt know about this until I got a call from Brian. For you to question my integrity pisses me off. That makes this personal between me and you. I to work hard for every thing that I have. I am not a theif, the only thing im guilty of is trying to help out a group member, letting him keep the car here. If I would have had room in the garage I would have put it in there. if you want to talk me shit call me up, or show up and say it to my face!
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Post by z28camaroracer on Oct 14, 2007 20:54:48 GMT -5
Man the only reason I said what I did is that it looks like you and ram are trying to defend him.
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