Grinders 18 rolling TGP Learning thread...

pontiac6ksteawd · August 13, 2006, 01:38:10 PM

There was a link to a guy selling the injectors new for 180 bucks on ebay.. I got mine out of a 96 Buick Riveria (SP). And it has run flawlessly since (I got mine brand new for 20 bucks, dont ask LOL).. New injectors also fixed my shifting problem I might add. Not sure how or why. But mine was taking forever to shift, actually hit rev limiter befor it would shift, and also REALLY HARD shifting.

grinders_18 · August 15, 2006, 11:54:26 AM

I'm thinking about replacing the T check valve I just installed...if I can find a O.E. replacement. I just found one at Advance and made it work, but I don't think it's cutting it. Anyone know where I can find a O.E. or as close to O.E. piece? GM dealership here says it's disconned. Now what?

Prospeeder · August 15, 2006, 01:37:17 PM

Theres a replacment i got and it works great from the dealer, it was almost 9$ or somthing wich was somewhat annoying, ill go find out what P/N it was.

mfewtrail · August 15, 2006, 10:59:01 PM

Quote from: grinders_18 on August 15, 2006, 11:54:26 AM
I'm thinking about replacing the T check valve I just installed...if I can find a O.E. replacement. I just found one at Advance and made it work, but I don't think it's cutting it. Anyone know where I can find a O.E. or as close to O.E. piece? GM dealership here says it's disconned. Now what?

You can find a replacement on the "HELP!" rack at almost any parts store. The HELP! part # is 47150, it will say "two way check valve" on the package. Make sure to install it the right way. ;)

GangstGP · August 16, 2006, 01:45:51 AM

Quote from: grinders_18 on August 13, 2006, 12:34:46 PM
I'm pretty sure the lower mount is hashed, but would that cause the tranny to not shift right and have a loss of power? I'll check out salvage yards around here for injectors....What year and make/model of cars are the best injectors found in? What year Riviera?

yes

grinders_18 · August 16, 2006, 11:07:58 AM

Ok, so I'll set up an appointment to get that lower mount replaced. I went to Advance Auto here in town and the two way check valve I bought, the ONLY one on their HELP! rack, has smaller sized hose fittings. They didn't carry a larger one, so maybe i'll drive the 30 miles to Mankato and check a few other stores there. Thanks for the number and insight!

grinders_18 · August 16, 2006, 11:44:18 AM

Ok, so i called the shop and they said they were incredible busy today, and that they'd call me back with an estimate on getting the mount fixed. How much time is involved in replacing it and how much has anyone paid to get it fixed? I know these guys won't screw me over, but I was just curious as what everyone else paid.

pontiac6ksteawd · August 16, 2006, 12:28:06 PM

I think its 1.5 or 2 hours on the labor guide. So thats 200 bucks right there (using local dealer hourly rates) plus the mount, which is 40 bucks from advanced i think, plus the 300% markup from shops, so probly 320 bucks or so.

grinders_18 · August 16, 2006, 09:12:37 PM

:icon_eek:Alrighty. Thanks for the quote. God I hope we tackle this after hours lol. Don is pretty good about working with me when they close and settling for some beer.

grinders_18 · August 18, 2006, 08:42:55 PM

Just wondering, how can my TGP, and others, not have this TV cable button, yet others do?

GangstGP · August 19, 2006, 01:06:47 PM

look again, its on the back side of that mounting plate pointing up. you gotta stick a screwdriver down there to push on it really hard until it clicks then goose the throttle linkage.

grinders_18 · August 20, 2006, 07:48:37 PM

Ok, first, I do truely appreciate the naming of the thread. It's wholey appropriate...Second, In this link, is this what I'm supposed to be pushing? If so, it doesn't budge, no matter how much force. If not, please point it out. http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/grinders_18/tvcable1.jpg I wish I could make the picture bigger, but there's a red arrow pointing to the part. Thanks alot!

Krenzy

Dark Ride · August 20, 2006, 11:13:18 PM

Quote from: pontiac6ksteawd on August 13, 2006, 10:34:51 AM
There are only 3 things that I can think are wrong.
1) Cat Converter is clogged
2) ICM or coil is going/is bad
3) A bad fuel injector.

I am leaning to a fuel injector this time thou. But I would probly replace the ICM/Coil as well, and the fuel injectors. I replaced the ones in my TGP from a L36 Buick Rivy. And it made a diference of night and day.

I replaced my injectors used :icon_rolleyes: off ebay for $30. Remember the L36 (3800 NA) was in more than just the Buick Riveria. I got mine outta a 97 Grand Prix IIRC.

pontiac6ksteawd · August 21, 2006, 12:17:47 AM

Quote from: Dark Ride on August 20, 2006, 11:13:18 PM
I replaced my injectors used :icon_rolleyes: off ebay for $30. Remember the L36 (3800 NA) was in more than just the Buick Riveria. I got mine outta a 97 Grand Prix IIRC.

I know and realize that. Thats just what I used since I got them for free.

grinders_18 · September 11, 2006, 03:46:45 AM

Ok, so upon recommendation from the GM dealership, in their infinite wisdom lol, the suggested a cam sensor was toast in my car, taking care of the RUNNING bad issues. Anyone heard of this going bad? I just replaced the crank positioning sensor a few weeks ago, and the lower engine mount gets done today, hopefully taking care of my TRANNY issues. Just curious if anyone else has heard of the cam sensor's going bad, or if I should tell them to look closer?