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- Sun Aug 12, 2007 8:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: better gas mileage
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2738
better gas mileage
Keep the tire pressure at the spec, don't put fat tires on, don't have a leadfoot, clean the engine and dump some injector cleaner in the tank, Keep the tranny good (filter should be replaced), air filter, plugs at proper gap, good cables, and a good muffler (not a glasspack, they actually restrict ...
- Sat Aug 11, 2007 9:59 pm
- Forum: Diagnostic Help
- Topic: dealer manual wrong
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2117
dealer manual wrong
Crank was undersize on original bearings (WAYYYY to much clearance), cam was toasted, 3 lifters self destructed when I dropped them 2 feet into a trashcan, 7 lifters were worn out and fell out of the bores, and the block deck was cracked. Car ran ok but had a little power loss, just enough to make g...
- Tue Aug 07, 2007 12:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: beretta owners age
- Replies: 59
- Views: 20026
beretta owners age
88 Beretta GT Mother bought new off the lot, now mine and I am 36. Just now getting its first major work (total engine) with 188K on it.
- Tue Aug 07, 2007 12:02 am
- Forum: Diagnostic Help
- Topic: dealer manual wrong
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2117
dealer manual wrong
Just took out the 2.8 from my 88 gt and the manual (chiltons and dealer) were both wrong, there is another braket not listed. Plus the bolts were hard to get out on some items due to the car has never had the engine disassembled (even the exhaust manifolds have never been off. Only riuned 2 bolts ...
- Tue Aug 07, 2007 12:02 am
- Forum: Performance Mods
- Topic: dealer manual wrong
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1523
dealer manual wrong
Just took out the 2.8 from my 88 gt and the manual (chiltons and dealer) were both wrong, there is another braket not listed. Plus the bolts were hard to get out on some items due to the car has never had the engine disassembled (even the exhaust manifolds have never been off. Only riuned 2 bolts ...
- Mon Aug 06, 2007 12:19 pm
- Forum: General Questions
- Topic: A "GOOD" starter to buy?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1878
A "GOOD" starter to buy?
Ask the sped shop folks who they have rebuild their starters and take a starter to them for rebuild.
- Mon Aug 06, 2007 12:17 pm
- Forum: General Questions
- Topic: Weight
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1787
Weight
2756 pounds. should also be on your registration or pink slip.
- Mon Aug 06, 2007 12:13 pm
- Forum: General Questions
- Topic: Coolant System Problem
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2614
Coolant System Problem
The rear brakes issue could be caused by an egg-shaped drum or by the shoes hanging up on the backing plate. The shoes require some lubriplate to work right. I would put money on the drum, an out of round drum will do this and then stop when hot many a time. If you have to wait a little before re...
- Fri Aug 03, 2007 4:52 pm
- Forum: Diagnostic Help
- Topic: Oil Pressure
- Replies: 37
- Views: 13439
Oil Pressure
The official Tech Service Bulletin on oil pressure states that 6 psi is ok. The info also explains tha it may be at 6 but have the gauge at redline. As far as oil pressure goes in general you want it at least this 6 but not too high either... If you put in a new pump do not go for a high pressure...
- Fri Aug 03, 2007 4:04 pm
- Forum: Diagnostic Help
- Topic: Blinker Problem
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2816
Blinker Problem
THe two most likely culprits are the relay (where Jeff P said it is) or the switch itself. The switch may work mechanically but not electrically. There are a couple of copper wipers that have to hit a metal pad to turn on the blinkers. If the switch is moving and cancelling ok then the wipers may...
- Fri Aug 03, 2007 3:51 pm
- Forum: Diagnostic Help
- Topic: 89' 2.8 Won't Start, No Power
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3431
89' 2.8 Won't Start, No Power
The click is interesting... sounds like maybe a circuit breaker is kicking. If the starter is drawing all the power it could cause the breakers to kick, and some cars use breakers for the power options but not the dome light. Probably is the solenoid or starter motor has a short and the car just s...
- Fri Aug 03, 2007 3:42 pm
- Forum: Diagnostic Help
- Topic: problem with no starter
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2036
problem with no starter
Check the wiring and then pull the starter and have a parts store check it. With a worn out starter it can take a lot of juice to get it moving. Also check for proper starter clearance on the flywheel ring gear, if it is too tight the starter needs lots of juice to get it going around.
- Fri Aug 03, 2007 3:39 pm
- Forum: Diagnostic Help
- Topic: Coolant boiling over
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2256
Coolant boiling over
Check out the overflow hose to the coolant reservoir by pulling it off the filler neck and blowing thru it. A restricted overflow hose can cause the expanded fluid to blow out the cap. Bleed the system by running the engine at 1500 rpm or a little less and adding coolant as it needs. Try to keep ...
- Fri Aug 03, 2007 3:29 pm
- Forum: Diagnostic Help
- Topic: 89 GTU Cluth disengage issue
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2907
89 GTU Cluth disengage issue
Couple of thoughts... The fork could be off the pivot, just check it out and make sure it is all ok. Second the bearing could be engaged at the wrong point. Also, some of these systems do not respond to bench bleeding or traditional "pump the pedal" bleeding but only to pressure bleedin...
- Sun Jul 29, 2007 11:50 pm
- Forum: Diagnostic Help
- Topic: Dead Speedo and now flashing SES
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2583
Dead Speedo and now flashing SES
Could be seperate issues, or you have an electrical problem, not enough juice. Check the alternator out and see if it is putting out enough. Run an ABS diagnostics for a code and check the pulse on the speedo (a multimeter with a hertz function will do it). It is possible they are also related by...