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spikester7878
12-08-2014, 11:20 AM
Well I have decided enough is enough, its time to get the bird completely back on the road.

Known Problems:
Brakes need bled(I cant seem to get it no matter how hard I try)
Needs a tune up
New headers(just got my LPP longtubes back from coating)
Needs highflow cats/x pipe added
Crankcase pressure is too high
I know code 33 is being thrown
Scanmaster LT1 needs to be repaired and replaced
AC needs an overhaul
Need to set up some kind of heat shield on the bottom of the car(mainly around fuel lines)
Interior insulation(hopefully dynamat if I can afford it)
Need to double check the wiring of the tail lights
New radiator(more of a want, Any good suggestions for a direct fit upgrade?)
It really doesnt seem too bad, just a lot of little stuff. I will be posting pictures as I get things sorted and will post pics of the headers when its not raining

popo8
12-08-2014, 09:29 PM
Well glad ur keepin it man....

spikester7878
12-09-2014, 05:16 PM
Now im the market for fuel injectors and a power steering pump as well. YAY

popo8
12-09-2014, 10:25 PM
American-Powerhouse ^^^

spikester7878
12-11-2014, 03:36 PM
Coated LPP lonhtubes=eye sechs

spikester7878
12-30-2014, 09:52 PM
power steering is shot. I also think the alternator is shot. I also noticed last time I drove it every time I would steer the volt gauge would drop like crazy(taking a guess its because of the added stress on the engine since the power steering pump is shot....dont know if that is logical or not). So yet another thing to add to the list

SSlowBoat
12-30-2014, 10:36 PM
Keep moving forward bro, you'll get it together

spikester7878
01-02-2015, 10:09 PM
Well I checked something tonight, I was thinking the belt must be slipping or something so I started the car and checked the belt and I noticed the belt turning very slowly and even stopping at times(on the alternator... It was the one I could see), but the engine was idling fine. The voltage gauge was dropping fast and I just charged it with a trickle charger could one of the accessory pullies (like the PS) be locking up and causing this or should I look elsewhere?

SSlowBoat
01-02-2015, 11:01 PM
Well I checked something tonight, I was thinking the belt must be slipping or something so I started the car and checked the belt and I noticed the belt turning very slowly and even stopping at times(on the alternator... It was the one I could see), but the engine was idling fine. The voltage gauge was dropping fast and I just charged it with a trickle charger could one of the accessory pullies (like the PS) be locking up and causing this or should I look elsewhere?
Pull the belt and check em all, I had a ac compressor clutch go and shred the belt on the highway. Had to rip the compressor off in advance autos parking lot and put a delete pulley on