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Originally posted by Razzer:
That is how you check for spark, not a screw driver that could f***in kill you.
That is how you check for spark, not a screw driver that could f***in kill you.
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LOL I've used that method for 15 years and never got so much as a tingle. It's not AC dude. If you're that worried about it you can pull the plug as Ian suggested and ground the electrode. Save yourself the $15.1994 Firebird 3.4<br />15.65 @ 86.8<br /><a href=\"http://www.funkz.net/firebird.htm\" target=\"_blank\">funkz.net/firebird</a><br /><a href=\"http://mywebpages.comcast.net/funkz/timeslips.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Timeslips</a> -
Dealership says its the fuel pump. They guessed over the phone. How hard is it to replace? I gather its inside the tank?Now, how badly do YOU want to see my brake lights?<br /><br />Pacesetter headers, 3 inch y pipe, high flow cat, magnaflow catback, many suspension mods, intake, built a4 with 3200 torque converter, 5 angle head job, dis 4, firewires, etc etc....Comment
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i have alway check for spark
take a plug out. put it on its wire,
hold the wire and ground the treads of the plug turn the car over if you see it arch you have sparkwww.turbov6camaro.com
1997 3800 Series II Camaro
4600 Stall for my ride to the mall :chug:
7.18 @ 99.77 1/8 -1.8x sixty (current quickest v6 fbod)
11.23 @ unk 5 1/4 - 7.19 1/8 - 1.83 sixty
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thats not a good ideaOriginally posted by majeskyb:
Or you can do what my Dad like to do. Pull the spark plug and hold the tip while getting somebody to crank the engine :D
BUT do not do that if you have the MSD DIS-4 AND coil pack not only do you get 10 time the power you get it 3x since MSD dis spark 3 times under 3000 RPM. tust me it hurts my arm was shacking for like 3 weekswww.turbov6camaro.com
1997 3800 Series II Camaro
4600 Stall for my ride to the mall :chug:
7.18 @ 99.77 1/8 -1.8x sixty (current quickest v6 fbod)
11.23 @ unk 5 1/4 - 7.19 1/8 - 1.83 sixty
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NNNOOOOOOO! Do not listen to the dealer! [img]smile.gif[/img]Originally posted by kramer2125:
Dealership says its the fuel pump.
A coworker had intermittant starting problems on his T/A and he took it to the dealer. They said it was the fuel pump, charged him to pull the tank and replace it, and it did not fix the problem. Notes on the service ticket said the tech even tested the pump and found no problem. To top it off, they cracked the filler tube somehow in the removal/reinstallation process and refuse to admit it or fix it - now they want to charge him again to pull the tank and for a whole new tank! He took the car to a small private garage and they correctly diagnosed the problem as the ICM.
You said you are getting fuel pressure. If the plugs are wet the pump should be good enough to start the car anyway.1994 Firebird 3.4<br />15.65 @ 86.8<br /><a href=\"http://www.funkz.net/firebird.htm\" target=\"_blank\">funkz.net/firebird</a><br /><a href=\"http://mywebpages.comcast.net/funkz/timeslips.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Timeslips</a>Comment
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Just bought a fuel pressure gauge. Should be between 40-45 psi right? I pushed the car 1/4 mile up a hill from my garage into my steep driveway, and into my garage. I gotta work at 6 am..... i aint doin NOTHIN fer the rest of then night! Miller time, then night night.Now, how badly do YOU want to see my brake lights?<br /><br />Pacesetter headers, 3 inch y pipe, high flow cat, magnaflow catback, many suspension mods, intake, built a4 with 3200 torque converter, 5 angle head job, dis 4, firewires, etc etc....Comment
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mine sits at 43 psi at idleOriginally posted by kramer2125:
Just bought a fuel pressure gauge. Should be between 40-45 psi right? I pushed the car 1/4 mile up a hill from my garage into my steep driveway, and into my garage. I gotta work at 6 am..... i aint doin NOTHIN fer the rest of then night! Miller time, then night night.www.turbov6camaro.com
1997 3800 Series II Camaro
4600 Stall for my ride to the mall :chug:
7.18 @ 99.77 1/8 -1.8x sixty (current quickest v6 fbod)
11.23 @ unk 5 1/4 - 7.19 1/8 - 1.83 sixty
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Funkz, you're right. NOW i'm not sure if the plugs r bad or if its the fuel. I"m told it could be a clogged injector.... i'm going to remove them and the rails etc etc. How do you clean the stock injectors? I have a spark testing tool, so we'll figure this out tomorow. Thanks for all the help guys. If you're ever in VA, the first rounds on me!Now, how badly do YOU want to see my brake lights?<br /><br />Pacesetter headers, 3 inch y pipe, high flow cat, magnaflow catback, many suspension mods, intake, built a4 with 3200 torque converter, 5 angle head job, dis 4, firewires, etc etc....Comment
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our cars will run and start on 4 cylenders.......Originally posted by kramer2125:
Funkz, you're right. NOW i'm not sure if the plugs r bad or if its the fuel. I"m told it could be a clogged injector.... i'm going to remove them and the rails etc etc. How do you clean the stock injectors? I have a spark testing tool, so we'll figure this out tomorow. Thanks for all the help guys. If you're ever in VA, the first rounds on me!www.turbov6camaro.com
1997 3800 Series II Camaro
4600 Stall for my ride to the mall :chug:
7.18 @ 99.77 1/8 -1.8x sixty (current quickest v6 fbod)
11.23 @ unk 5 1/4 - 7.19 1/8 - 1.83 sixty
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Good to know. How do you clean the injectors tho?Now, how badly do YOU want to see my brake lights?<br /><br />Pacesetter headers, 3 inch y pipe, high flow cat, magnaflow catback, many suspension mods, intake, built a4 with 3200 torque converter, 5 angle head job, dis 4, firewires, etc etc....Comment
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i bought 57# hour ones.........Originally posted by kramer2125:
Good to know. How do you clean the injectors tho?www.turbov6camaro.com
1997 3800 Series II Camaro
4600 Stall for my ride to the mall :chug:
7.18 @ 99.77 1/8 -1.8x sixty (current quickest v6 fbod)
11.23 @ unk 5 1/4 - 7.19 1/8 - 1.83 sixty
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Viper is right. I once got 2 plug wires swapped by mistake. The car would start and barely idle. Not likely that 3 injectors got clogged at the same time though. Have you checked the fuel filter if you think it might be fuel related?Originally posted by viper04af:
our cars will run and start on 4 cylnders1994 Firebird 3.4<br />15.65 @ 86.8<br /><a href=\"http://www.funkz.net/firebird.htm\" target=\"_blank\">funkz.net/firebird</a><br /><a href=\"http://mywebpages.comcast.net/funkz/timeslips.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Timeslips</a>Comment
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BTW Just FYI I have a 99 A4 with 30k miles
The fuel filter has less than 1000 miles on it. Here's what happened with the fuel pressure:
Attached the fuel pressure gauge to the schrader valve.
Turned Ignition to On
Needle registered 40 psi.
There's a button on the side of the fuel pressure gauge that lets the pressurized fuel out a hose. Once you relieve the pressure, the needle doesn't come back up again.... normal?
I think i need an ICU
Your thoughts?Now, how badly do YOU want to see my brake lights?<br /><br />Pacesetter headers, 3 inch y pipe, high flow cat, magnaflow catback, many suspension mods, intake, built a4 with 3200 torque converter, 5 angle head job, dis 4, firewires, etc etc....Comment
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I meant ICM ....Now, how badly do YOU want to see my brake lights?<br /><br />Pacesetter headers, 3 inch y pipe, high flow cat, magnaflow catback, many suspension mods, intake, built a4 with 3200 torque converter, 5 angle head job, dis 4, firewires, etc etc....Comment
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it should stay at 40-45 pis just sitting thereOriginally posted by kramer2125:
I meant ICM ....www.turbov6camaro.com
1997 3800 Series II Camaro
4600 Stall for my ride to the mall :chug:
7.18 @ 99.77 1/8 -1.8x sixty (current quickest v6 fbod)
11.23 @ unk 5 1/4 - 7.19 1/8 - 1.83 sixty
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