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Re: Tuning up my car and trying to get an old truck running, not a big car guy, some Q's [Re: Psilosopherr] * 1
    #27001273 - 10/24/20 01:29 PM (3 years, 3 months ago)

He just means to get antifreeze in the block, because he had straight water in it before.

No, the cranking won't circulate because the thermostat is closed. Take out the thermostat, reconnect everything, then crank again. Water will circulate then, because the water pump does spin while cranking, and without the obstruction of the t-stat, it'll mix some antifreeze in. Good luck with diagnosing the new problem, that one will not be fun to track down. Warm cable indicates a short IMO, so i'd trace the big red cable from battery + to starter +.


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Re: Tuning up my car and trying to get an old truck running, not a big car guy, some Q's [Re: MLPismyOPSEC] * 1
    #27001578 - 10/24/20 05:05 PM (3 years, 3 months ago)

^what he said.

Took out thermostat and reassembled. After cranking a bunch the coolant level in the radiator hasn't changed at all but I'm just crossing my fingers and hoping it worked.


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Re: Tuning up my car and trying to get an old truck running, not a big car guy, some Q's [Re: Psilosopherr] * 1
    #27122338 - 01/02/21 03:53 PM (3 years, 26 days ago)

I'm pissed off. I accidentally used the wrong key in my car and the ignition locked up and now I need to get my key reprogrammed which might require a tow to town... fml


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Re: Tuning up my car and trying to get an old truck running, not a big car guy, some Q's [Re: tryptkaloids] * 1
    #27125765 - 01/04/21 10:27 AM (3 years, 24 days ago)

Hello grease monkeys I have a question regarding diagnosing vacuum leaks... What's the best way to approach it?

I've got a newer 4 cylinder Chevy car and the check engine light came on. The code is lean in bank 1. Strange thing is every time i refuel the car struggles to fire like I've got a fuel delivery issue but only after refueling . But it does fire up if you give it some gas then aside from 2-3mpg loss the car runs fine. Any ideas where to start or how best to locate the leak assuming vacuum is my problem.


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Re: Tuning up my car and trying to get an old truck running, not a big car guy, some Q's [Re: GreenHorns] * 1
    #27131229 - 01/06/21 06:10 PM (3 years, 21 days ago)

I'm a total amateur but could a faulty fuel injector cause that code?

All I know about vacuum leak detection is blowing smoke in there. Or listening for a hiss while its running :shrug:

I feel for you trypt, what a royal pain. Reminds me of the time my dad was drunk and briefly connected a wrench to both battery posts and fried his CPU, cost him 2.5k to replace


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Re: Tuning up my car and trying to get an old truck running, not a big car guy, some Q's [Re: Psilosopherr] * 1
    #27133431 - 01/07/21 04:57 PM (3 years, 21 days ago)

@ Trypt; sorry to hear that my man, the wrong key definitely tripped the anti-theft. It shouldn't cost much to have it reset, but the tow to the shop is going to suck.

@ Green; Lean code could be from a few things, first thing i would try is a few tanks with Seafoam (or other fuel injector cleaner) in it. See if that helps first. Then replace fuel filter if you're able, not all cars have a serviceable filter. Then i'd check fuel pressure altogether, fuel pump could be on it's way out. I'd check vacuum absolute last, and that requires a smoke machine blowing into the intake. Redneck method is use a vape :lol: O2's or catalytic converter could be doing it, but they would usually throw codes specific to those alongside the lean code.

@ Psilo; no a faulty injector likely wouldn't throw a Bank Lean code, it would have to be all injectors being plugged. A single injector failing could throw a misfire code, but it'd be specific to the cylinder. A Bank Lean means all cylinders on that bank are lean.


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Re: Tuning up my car and trying to get an old truck running, not a big car guy, some Q's [Re: MLPismyOPSEC] * 1
    #27134172 - 01/07/21 10:15 PM (3 years, 20 days ago)

Thanks for the input fellas. I put a single bottle of injector cleaner in the tank when the issue first came up but I'll try seafoam. Your still thinking vacuum is unlikely considering the starting problem occurs only when the gas cap is removed?


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Re: Tuning up my car and trying to get an old truck running, not a big car guy, some Q's [Re: GreenHorns] * 1
    #27135912 - 01/08/21 05:54 PM (3 years, 19 days ago)

To my knowledge, some vehicles don't have vacuum running to fuel lines, so i wouldn't think so. I'm not as familiar with the intricacies of fuel systems as i should be, though so don't take my word as gospel.


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Re: Tuning up my car and trying to get an old truck running, not a big car guy, some Q's [Re: MLPismyOPSEC] * 1
    #27139174 - 01/10/21 08:18 AM (3 years, 18 days ago)

So I managed to reset my security system by locking the driver door with the proper key, walking away for 15min and unlocking it. She started right up after that.

But last night when I got home my ignition locked again with the key in it this time... fuck my life. This on top of my best friend wanting nothing to do with me makes me want to kill myself.


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Re: Tuning up my car and trying to get an old truck running, not a big car guy, some Q's [Re: tryptkaloids] * 1
    #27139733 - 01/10/21 12:40 PM (3 years, 18 days ago)

I'm sorry man. I'm right there with you most days, I haven't been depressed like this since I was a pre-shroom teenager.

The only thing showing real promise for pulling me out of it has been playing my emotions on guitar/drums. I'd never done that before, it was surprisingly effective.


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Re: Tuning up my car and trying to get an old truck running, not a big car guy, some Q's [Re: Psilosopherr] * 1
    #27171300 - 01/26/21 04:27 PM (3 years, 2 days ago)



New locker with gears and install kit on the way.......frustration gets expensive!


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Re: Tuning up my car and trying to get an old truck running, not a big car guy, some Q's [Re: Jarhead3521] * 1
    #27197755 - 02/10/21 04:39 PM (2 years, 11 months ago)

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New locker with gears and install kit on the way.......frustration gets expensive!




jeebus i bet you felt that detonation.

What happened there? you kept it in low and money shifted it? even the case is cracked.


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Re: Tuning up my car and trying to get an old truck running, not a big car guy, some Q's [Re: collie man] * 1
    #27197781 - 02/10/21 04:51 PM (2 years, 11 months ago)

Well, I was lazy and never rebuilt my front diff, so I only had 2wd.  Backing up to my tractor to try and pull it out(pointless bc it took big ass backhoe to pull it out)the ass end slid into a hole.  When the treads get clay in em, you're running racing slicks!  So I was attempting to rock it back and forth to get out, getting pissed and jammed it in drive at 3000rpm......I won’t be going back in my cutdown when it’s been raining again!


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Re: Tuning up my car and trying to get an old truck running, not a big car guy, some Q's [Re: GreenHorns] * 1
    #27240255 - 03/06/21 10:33 AM (2 years, 10 months ago)

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GreenHorns said:
I've got a newer 4 cylinder Chevy car and the check engine light came on. The code is lean in bank 1. Strange thing is every time i refuel the car struggles to fire like I've got a fuel delivery issue but only after refueling . But it does fire up if you give it some gas then aside from 2-3mpg loss the car runs fine. Any ideas where to start or how best to locate the leak assuming vacuum is my problem.




Sounds like a leaking intake manifold gasket. I'm assuming you drive to your local gas station, it sounds like once the engine is warm things relax and cause a lean situation. With your engine up to temp spray something like brake clean around suspect areas. If you notice a change in engine speed while spraying at an area there's a good chance you've found a vacuum leak.
A blocked fuel filter will cause a lean situation. Ditto a weak fuel pump.. ditto a fuel pressure regulator..

Check your intake runner from air filter to manifold, if there are any spots where a hose should go that are open your ecu will register less air than your engine is actually using and read as lean.
BASICALLY a lean situation is more air or less fuel than the ecu wants to see.

Edit: EVAP SYSTEM! Look into 'purge canister solenoid' :grin:


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Re: Tuning up my car and trying to get an old truck running, not a big car guy, some Q's [Re: Beano] * 1
    #27247216 - 03/10/21 07:14 PM (2 years, 10 months ago)

Anybody done any power mods to a GM 5.3 vortec?  I’ll likely be able to get ahold of a GM 6.0L and transmission, engine will need to be rebuilt but I’ll get it relatively cheap and once build is complete I’ll swap out my 5.3L..........it’s still a tossup.....OOOOORRRRRRR, my buddy is giving me a 79 f150 rolling frame with a 400....needs a cab and I’ll put a flatbed with 5th wheel on it.


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Re: Tuning up my car and trying to get an old truck running, not a big car guy, some Q's [Re: Jarhead3521] * 1
    #27247276 - 03/10/21 08:03 PM (2 years, 10 months ago)

I can't speak to mods. I'm happy to see this thread still keeps chugging along though :grin:

Personally I'm about to finally replace the muffler on my kia because I just know my neighbors HATE my loud car. Gonna buy an impact gun because fuck it, it'll be good to have in the long run. Any advice on how much power it should have to be able to break exhaust nuts loose/general use?

Kinda tempted to say fuck the kia and get a subaru outback but I doubt I'll go through with that


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Re: Tuning up my car and trying to get an old truck running, not a big car guy, some Q's [Re: Psilosopherr] * 2
    #27247620 - 03/11/21 04:46 AM (2 years, 10 months ago)

My buddy came across a sabbaru that was clean as fuck and got a hell of a deal on it, pretty fun little car.  As far as the impact goes, I’ve got a Matco 1/2” impact but I also was a diesel mechanic and worked on big shit.  Harbor freight has some decent impacts for the price......I paid about $600 close to 10 years ago for mine and I know they’ll be cheaper than that!  Use some aero-kroil or a good penetrant and plan on snapping bolts with that exhaust, good luck!


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    #27248035 - 03/11/21 11:07 AM (2 years, 10 months ago)

What year 5.3? I'm a big LS nut so if it's 98+, i'm all over it. I'm assuming it is if you're planning on swapping the 6.0 in it's place.

If i haven't shilled this before, just do yourself a favor, bite the bullet, and buy the Milwaukee m18 fuel 1/2" impact #2763-20 (or 2763-22 for batteries/charger kit). The thing is an absolute animal! Far and away my favorite tool purchase. It'll handle the exhaust bolts no problem, or just snap them which is how half of them end up anyway :laugh2:


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    #27248306 - 03/11/21 01:26 PM (2 years, 10 months ago)

It’s in my ‘05 1500.  You’d love my buddy’s square body 80s BMW with the LS1 swap he did!  I know the only real way for more torque is with more cubic inch.  Sure I could drop in a tow cam on mine upgrade throttle body and intake, but is it really going to give me what I need/want?  Granted it’ll haul my tractor all day and only feel the mini excavator behind it when I stop, but those 5.3L have a lot of potential!


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    #27248522 - 03/11/21 04:06 PM (2 years, 10 months ago)

Hell yeah, love seeing odd swaps so a boxy 80's BMW would be dope. Honestly, if you're just looking to wake it up a little, toss a cam in it, forget the TB and intake. Stock is beyond good enough. Elgin E-1840-P cam and PAC 1218-16 valve springs, done and done. Don't need rockers/lifters/pushrods. Literally slap it in and start car.

The cam's nickname is the SS2, the guy who came up with the lift/duration pattern runs a page called Sloppy Mechanics. SS2 stands for Sloppy Stage 2 :laugh2: You can jump on the youtubes and find 5.3 ss2's all day


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