bigalpha
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You go through more vehicles than anyone I know. It's crazy.
yeah, i hate that, too. i want to keep this xj and build what i want out of it, then KEEP IT! all i want is a DD and a trail beater, so this will be both of those for a while, with the waggy being the backup/tow pig.You go through more vehicles than anyone I know. It's crazy.
Well, Betty is coming along nicely still. I have about 95% of the wiring done, pretty much all that is left is hooking up the 2 fuel pump wires and then making and installing the switch panel. All of the switches will be in an ammo box between the seats. Before they were on the dash and I couldn't reach them with my harnesses on. So this will fix that issue. Once the wiring is done, I can install the seats permenantly and then figure out how to mount the seatbelts. Then I need to finish the plumbing. The fuel system is done but I need to finish the brakes and the power steering.
My new detroits came in this week, and all I can say is WOW! The 33 spline rear is quite a bit bigger than the 30 spline front. More of a difference than I expected. RCVs should be here towards the end of next week, and I can pick up the rear shafts on Tuesday. They were supposed to be done yesterday, but I went by today to get them and they had started them but were not finished. Figures... That's Hudlow Axle for you.
So by next weekend she should be running and driving again! I can't wait!
this sounds stupid, but try the coolant temp sensor. many times gm's will run so rich that they shut off at low rpm's when it goes out, b/c it's telling the computer that the engine is running super super cold. check the exhaust to see if it's dumping fuel-also check the oil to see if it smells like gas.Spent the last 2 days working on 3.8 Grand Prix! I can't for the life of me figure out what's wrong with it! As long as you've got your foot on the throttle it will run. If you let off it will idle for a while then cut off. If you have it idleing and barely touch the gas to accelerate it cuts off. If you put it in gear it cuts off. If you stomp the gas in neutral it revs but stumbles but as soon as you let off the gas it dies.
I've replaced the fuel pump, fuel filter, crank position sensor, and unplugged the MAF to eliminate it. It's driving me crazy!
TPS?
I was thinking vac leak but I don't see any obvious leaks.
this sounds stupid, but try the coolant temp sensor. many times gm's will run so rich that they shut off at low rpm's when it goes out, b/c it's telling the computer that the engine is running super super cold. check the exhaust to see if it's dumping fuel-also check the oil to see if it smells like gas.
Bought a Waggy Dana 44 today. Picking it up tomorrow at my Grandparents house.
Bought a Waggy Dana 44 today. Picking it up tomorrow at my Grandparents house.