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broken pushrod causing zero compression on 5th cylinder power stroke... causing fowling of plugs and flooding. thanks.
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broken pushrod causing zero compression on 5th cylinder power stroke... causing fowling of plugs and flooding. thanks.

black smoke caused from clogged CAT.


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broken pushrod causing zero compression on 5th cylinder power stroke... causing fowling of plugs and flooding. thanks.
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broken pushrod causing zero compression on power stroke... thanks.
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nope, broken pushrod fixed... thanks... btw the engine didn't have any problems like oil starvation or clogs when i took it apart-- just looked like any engine that we took apart-- id like to advise people that just because a freak accident occured-- a freak solution like rebuilding a complete engine might not be necessary.  :wink:

the RPMS were a little higher on the gauges than in actuality-- but the clogged CAT made the engine rev more to get up to the speed to allow the tranny to shift

thanks everyone

it was the line coming out of the lower intake... i just snapped it back in and viola... thanks guys

Hey everyone... there comes a point in every man's life where he is forced to part with the things closest to him.

And today is one of those points for me...  :cry:

I'm leaving for Boston for college (Northeastern) and need to sell my baby.  Here is the info:

1989 Pontiac Turbo Grand Prix
(You guys know all the standard engine specs and stuff so I won't bore you)

-- Red 89 Pontiac TGP
-- 99900 Miles
-- Current PA Inspection
-- Sunroof
-- Tan Leather Interior
-- Functional DIC
-- Functional HUD
-- AM/FM (no CD) Radio Option
-- Aftermarket Sony 10 Disc CD Changer
-- Prior Reman Master Brake Cylinder (Installed 9/03) (Under Warranty)
-- Replaced Since (9/03):
---- Battery
---- Alternator
---- Crank Sensor
---- Ignition Module
---- Plugs
---- Wires
---- Fuel Rail (w/ FPR)
---- Pushrods
---- PCV Valve
---- MAP Sensor
---- Driver Side Window Motor
---- Rear Deck Cover
---- Vaccum Lines
---- Transmission Filter
---- Drive Belt
---- Water Pump
---- Coolant Level Sensor
Also:
-- Straight Pipe Exhaust to Mufflers (No Cat)
-- Cone Filter on turbo
-- Exhaust Tips (sorry they were a gift from a ricer-driver, had to put them on)

Guys, this was my dads car for about... 8 years and he drove it like a grandpa, and its been mine for the past year and I've poured blood sweat and tears into it as I'm sure you all have.  I just wanted to let you know, that if interested, you're not buying it from some schmuck but from another TGP enthusiast.  It breaks my heart.

I'll be straight with you too... the car's paint needs some work, as I've heard alot do.  The paint clearcoat is chipping in areas on the hood but other than that it looks like a wicked TGP.  No rust ANYWHERE!

I'm asking $1,500.  Its somewhat negotiable... but to be honest, and I'm sure most of u agree-- that is no where what it is worth after the money and time invested.

If you are interested email me at jheiv@jheiv.com (don't PM cause I might not check as often as I check my email) and I'll get back to you.

Visits from locals are certainly welcome, just contact me to set up a time and date.  Thanks guys,

-Jim Edwards

I don't know your exact situation... but when you pump the brake pedal (35-40 times for me) you depressurize your system and push all the fluid into the master cylinder.  That is when you should fill it.  So if your mechanic DIDN't do this, and just filled the cylinder without depressurizing the system, you would definately get overflow/leakage which would cause smoking when it falls on to the turbo / tranny when you tried to depressurize it.  I would suggest before you sell the car or invest into a prior reman (which is well worth it)
1. depressurize the system
2. fill the master cylinder to proper level
3. wash off master cylinder
4. drive it around and check for problems

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The brake light could also come on when dirt is on the wheel sensors... maybe try washing the inside of the wheel wells...  These are all FREE checks... just to make sure you're not spending money you don't have on things you don't have to... Hope it helps
-jheiv

Is the amp getting 12v power?  -- there should be six wires going into the amp (gray, tan, dark green, lt green, white, and pink) and the pink one should be +12v.  Also check the ground coming off the amp... Out of the 5 wires coming out of the amp (black with lt blue trace, lt green with black trace, dark green with white trace, ... well there are more but make sure the resistance between the black wire with light blue trace is low.

I'm looking at the schematic-- If you need more things let me know.

Polycarpet and I'm pretty sure beige... but you can spend much less with some 3m spray adhesive, the polycarpet that you cut to fit yourself, some scissors and a box of binder clips... more exact I would think too...

I just removed the cat, replaced with straight pipe.  Done.  Now I think I blew a seal or something because when I hammer the gas, I get my boost gauge up to 0 but then it stops.  I lost that boost I loved.  I unplugged both of the vac lines going to the solenoid from the turbo... still didn't help.  The wastegate modulator seems to work too-- I can pull the linkage and hear and feel it move, pulling the linkage also pressurizes the actuator on top of the turbo so I dont think the actuator diaphragm is broken.   I think I've narrowed it down to after the turbo, as it seems the linkage [and wastegate] is working.  Does this sound right?  Any ideas what is happening?  And could this be related to my water pump leaking on the other side of the engine?  Any ideas are welcome -- thanks in advance.
-jheiv

p.s. my turbine wheel spins with no problem... no coked up oil, no shaft endplay, no compressor wheel/housing contact.

ALSO, when i had the cat off [open header  :twisted: ] I had GREAT BOOST like best I've ever seen it-- I also threw 31s all over [overboost]-- should I try resetting the computer now that I have my exhaust back attached?

oh by the way... now I'm getting no boost and a coolant leak... haha the coolant leak is near the water pump... ill have to look into that more... and the weak boost i think is from a broken hose... we'll have to see