Grinders 18 rolling TGP Learning thread...

[sleeperred90tgp]

Well I guess I was wrong, looks like two zillion +. :laugh:

Jud

[grinders_18]

God I tell you when this gets figured out it should become a sticky as what you sohuld look for and the symptoms lol...J/K but anyways, I just put a brand new ECM in.....drumroll ran silent, people yelled it along with me: "Nothing". Well, I've had as much fun with her as I'm going to have, and the shop that works on my car can't figure it out, so I've called in the real professional: The Rainman. lol, this guy is supposed to be an electrical wizard. He's going to look at it today and if he needs to, tomorrow, and let me know whats up.

[TGP Nick]

Good luck!  :thumb:

[grinders_18]

Well, this is both sweet and sad. I've learned so much with your guys' help, but the problems I was having with the power loss and tranny kicking, those problems have been fixed. It ended up being the ICM and coils, which are the only thing I hadn't replaced; and yeah I know that was mentioned suggestion as to what was wrong with it, but I just never got those changed. But, on the other hand, the car has had a complete tune up and then some! Lol this thing is faster than before. More details tomorrow! Thanks a million for everything guys!

[Invasion1]

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Right on Krenz  ;)

[TGP Nick]

GREAT to hear!  :thumb:

[Invasion1]

GREAT to hear!  :thumb:

Not far behind Nick with the Brakes thread

[TGP Nick]

GREAT to hear!  :thumb:

Not far behind Nick with the Brakes thread

Can you say TGP Nick rolling TGP Learning Thread?   lol  :bonk:

[grinders_18]

Don't worry, we'll get the brakes fixed, Nick! :icon_wink: Like I said, if you need help, I can come up...although I have zero clue as to what I'd be doing.

As for my TGP, that thing is fast...I'm going to post a list of everything that was done in the Tune-up from Heaven lol.

- Brand new crossover from Kenny at KAZ Motorsports (TGPilot)...this thing is great![/li]

- Custom performance chip made by Dave (Invasion1)...holy hell does she breathe and fly!!
- Plugs, Bosch Platinum 4's...they're working great, although I'm sure standard AC Delco's would've done
- New wires
- New coils (one was dead, another going)
- New ICM (was going out too)
- Idle Air Control
- New Ford Yellow Top C302 Injectors
- Crank Positioning Sensor
- Removed EGR as it's disabled anyways (also plugged the vac tube that was leaking)
- Removed Cat (was considered for the problem, found out it wasn't, but it sounds damn good :icon_biggrin:)
- Replaced upper and lower Motor Mounts
- O2 Sensor
- Replaced Tranny T-Check Valve
- New Radiator (stemmed from the shop puncturing the old one while replacing the lower motor mount)
- Fuel Filter
- Transmission T-Tech Flush
- BRAND NEW ECM
- And the alternator
ADDED 2-18-07
- Brand new steering rack
- Brand new transmission lines to and from radiator and aftermarket tranny cooler
- Brand new FFP upper motor mounts POLISHED w/ polyurethane bushings
- Brand new Champion Iridium spark plugs...Bosch's were fine, but I wanted different

I'm considering going back to school to be a mechanic after all this for a frickin failed coiL! LOL. The next thing to replace is the steering rack, which includes upper and lower tie rods changed, alignment, parts and labor, $696...coming soon! lol. Then get the hood repainted and I'm set!

I truely appreciate all the help you guys have given me. Each suggestion was a great learning step for me, albeit in the end expensive, but it all helped my car run great now! I learned where half the stuff on my engine is, and it'll definately help me in the future. Truely appreciated, so if anyone ever needs help and I can help, I'm more than willing to do what I can. I guess I'll have to start a new thread :icon_cry: Sad day for me because this has become my hangout...lol I haven't been this sad since the last episode of FRIENDS lmao! Hopefully someone who has a problem similar to mine will look at this thread and take what they can get from it...so much good advice! And if it sounds like I'm packing up and leaving I'M NOT!!!! Lol. Thanks guys.

UPDATED 2-18-07

[TGP Nick]

Don't worry, we'll get the brakes fixed, Nick! :icon_wink: Like I said, if you need help, I can come up...although I have zero clue as to what I'd be doing.

As for my TGP, that thing is fast...I'm going to post a list of everything that was done in the Tune-up from Heaven lol.

- Brand new crossover from Kenny at KAZ Motorsports (TGPilot)...this thing is great![/li][/list]
- Custom performance chip made by Dave (Invasion1)...holy hell does she breathe and fly!!
- Plugs, Bosch Platinum 4's...they're working great, although I'm sure standard AC Delco's would've done
- New wires
- New coils (one was dead, another going)
- New ICM (was going out too)
- Idle Air Control
- New Ford Yellow Top C302 Injectors
- Crank Positioning Sensor
- Removed EGR as it's disabled anyways (also plugged the vac tube that was leaking)
- Removed Cat (was considered for the problem, found out it wasn't, but it sounds damn good :icon_biggrin:)
- Replaced upper and lower Motor Mounts
- O2 Sensor
- Replaced Tranny T-Check Valve
- New Radiator (stemmed from the shop puncturing the old one while replacing the lower motor mount)
- Fuel Filter
- Transmission T-Tech Flush
- BRAND NEW ECM
- And the alternator

Hmm... looks like my new checklist!  :laugh:

[zero32700]

hi everyone, i have read the entire thread and its been very useful, but have a question.

im having some of the same problems as grinders was, and im going to adjust the tv cable to start with... but i cant exactly find it. i think i might have found it, heard a 2 ratcheting clicks when i did what you guys said... is that what its supposed to do? i cant really see it on my car but i followed the cable back and found "the thing" i think. im going to replace the check valve later today, and then coils are next lol. i just did the front 3 plugs and wires which needed changing... its too cold to do the back now... its about 10 degrees outside.

thank you

[grinders_18]

Hey man. I;m glad this thread can be used to help someone. Every problem you can have with a car has occured with mine, but it runs great now so it's proof that time and patience pay off!

The button you need to push to release the TV cable is cirlcled in red on this pic:

Once you release that, you can "ratchet" the cable tight again by using the throttle...um ratchet might not be the best word, but it works. Here's a link if you get stuck again: http://www.w-body.com/forum/index.php/topic,49840.0.html   What this does is tighten the cable from your throttle to the tranny...

The rear plugs are easy enough to get at if you have small hands, simply by removing the alternator. If you have bigger hands, leaning the engine forward will make it much easier for you.

If you need anymore help, just ask! BTW, if you cinsider using Bosch plugs, you may want to reconsider; I am replacing them. They aren't bad, but running Bosch Platinums wasn't my smartest idea.

[pontiac6ksteawd]

When doing the rear plugs, I take off the alternator, and bracket for the alternator. Its only 4 bolts on the side, I think they are all 15's, and you can take the thing out as a assembly. It gives you so much room..

[zero32700]

Thanks! the pics and extra info were very helpful... helped a little bit but wasnt the problem... lol. I  think my issue has more to do with your other tranny thread... i just dont have the whining noise... just revs up and doesnt want to shift when i get on it.

[TGP Nick]

... just revs up and doesnt want to shift when i get on it.

That is your TV cable- it is still too loose.  It should be shifting at about 5,400- 5,600 RPM's. (that is using a different gauge, the stock gauges are notoriously inaccurate.)
If you can't get it to shift early enough, it could be time for a new TV cable.