Found this by accident tonight. Thought some might enjoy the reading.

Joel

http://racingarticles.com/article_racing-10.html

Thanks for the link Matt! I'll check it out before starting out.

Joel

Anybody know if road construction is still on I-294 North? I'll be going up to visit my daughter in Gurnee next week for Thanksgiving. I usually go I-24 to I-57, then I-294 to I-94. Last July on my trip the road construction on most of 294 was pretty bad, along with some on 94.
Thought I'd ask on this thread since it was active again.

Thanks
Joel

Yea, it does whine when AC is off. Actually that's when the noise is the loudest. The noise is still there with AC on, but not as distinct.
That ackits web site is usually where I go for most AC info, a lot of good folks there too! I just like to get some Guru opinions also.
I did a feeler gauge check yesterday on the air gap, .020 is about what it should be.

After spending all morning hitting Napa's and the few machine shops close by, now I'm leaning more just to replace the assembly instead of just the bearing. Got too many "deer in the headlights" look when talking about replacing the bearing.

Joel

Hey guys! I'm working on the "family" Buick today. Sounds like the hub bearing is making a "whine" noise, there's also a little movement when I wiggle the pulley side to side. The AC system works perfect in the car, it's a 94 Lesabre with 61K one owner miles.
I can buy a re-manf clutch assembly from Napa for about $100, a bearing for $35 (plus machine shop cost for install).
Any words of advise on just a bearing replacement?

Thanks
Joel

Congrats!! Looks like a fine young man, and a full head of hair already!

Joel

Good job! That is a really nice looking floor. Did you install that also?

Joel

Good morning!
Looks like a rainy Sat. for me too. Was planning on going to a Chevy/Vette show at a local dealership, not sure now if the weather will permit.
Got to get working on a bathroom ceiling that has a small amount of water damage, still haven't found where the water came in there.

Have a good day
Joel

Congrats! Have a good day!

Joel

Cancel that last post! I tried to edit but can't.

It was an add in the atlanta craigslist for T-Bucket frame building instructions. Sorry

Joel

Saw this tonight, just passing it along.

Joel

http://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm& ... 40.html%0A&fs=1&ui=1&ov=0

Yea, I can relate to this. I had the same type experience with a couple of VW forums a few years ago. Knowing very little about the specifics of a Jetta, I was hunting for the same type info as you were. Finally found a good site.

Joel

Good morning! Well, the weather here has been just about perfect the last week with sunshine and low 70's. Looks like a wet and cloudy week-end, that figures.
Still waiting for another call from the Insurance Co.
I don't have a warm fuzzy feeling about this, might be a long fight.
Otherwise life goes on. Finally found the source of a faint coolant smell on the DD, small split on top rad hose. Just go to NAPA and give them $20 more dollars. Never ends!!

Have a good day
Joel

Enjoy the get-a-way Mat. That is exactly what I need!
I'm still doing some cleaning on my floors from the water that got in. No damage to any walls, just having to replace all carpet and flooring. And all of this was put down less than four years ago. What a waste.
Have a good day!
Joel

This might sound funny, but I have used talc/baby powder. This is a somewhat dry lubrication and dosen't leave the streaks like WD-40 does. I just pull the rubber back a little and sprinkle some in. Won't last forever but it has helped me several times. Started to use some graphite once, not sure what kind of mess it would make on the glass.

Joel

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!

Joel

Good morning guys & gals!
When did you get a 79 Mat? Between my internet down and the flood of 09 in Ga I missed most of the news this week.
I've got water damage in about 2/3 of the house, spent all week so far removing carpet, flooring, etc. I wouldn't wish this on anybody!
Good luck at the drag strip Tommy. Hope nothing breaks.

Well, gotta get to it.
Have a good day,
Joel

If IIRC the 85 tach filter is the same as a 89. The tach filter , which does look like a big condenser, secures to the same bolt as the bundle of ground wires at the top left side of the bell housing. This is to provide a ground for the filter, assuming it is a factory type with one wire in and one wire out. The aftermarket type does have a extra wire just for a ground. The filter can be secured anywhere on the engine just as long as it has a good ground.

Joel

Good afternoon. About all I plan to do is clipping a few bushes some easy yard work.

Hey Mat, have you tried a product from Permatex called Gasket Remover. It's a spray-on solvent that will soften those hard dried gaskets. It's not instant, so you will let it set for awhile. I've used it for years on any aluminum to avoid any damage while trying scrap gaskets.

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Please don't talk about all those different flavors of ice cream your're making for the party!!!

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I know this is a long shot,but, take a look at the connector at the back side of the distributor. I had a TPI Trans Am several years ago do this, wasted many hours looking for the problem. I had changed the oil pressure switch and evidently knocked it loose just enough that the plug was not seated fully. Car would run fine with light throttle, fall down with any quick throttle movement.

How old is the TPS? I would check that also for a good smooth current change from idle position to full position.

Good luck
Joel

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Good morning.
WOW! That is something I have always wanted to see. I envy you! Enjoy.

Have a good day
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I was talking about the Mrs. You'll just have to do the best you can!

Joel

Good morning.
Looks like you did good Tommy, glad to hear the Mrs is healing that fast. I assume there will be therapy after this?
I stayed busy all week-end. Nothing fun, just crap to do.

Have a good day
Joel

This would be a good week-end for you to visit Pidgeon Forge, Tenn as the "Shade's of the Past" rod run will be there. I was there several years ago and there were lots of T-bucket's and IIRC some vendors.

Joel

Good afternoon! Hope everyone is having a good weekend!!
Have a safe one.

Hey Dale, there's more profit in bottled water and a lot safer.

Joel

Good morning! Well, I feel some better today even after crawling around getting that motor mount in. Almost feel like I'm 50 again!!
Hey Mat, that afternoon shift does take some getting used to. I worked the 2nd shift for many years and for me it was good. Not so much when the kids are small, as I missed a lot of things. Went back to 1st shift when they were in high school.
Grass needs cutting, fun day.

Have a good day
Joel

Get the tool!! That bent screwdriver trick is very hard to control, and it's easy to damage w/s, paint and your eyes. Wear safety glasses even with the tool!

Joel

Good morning! Nothing much for me today. My back feels some better, might try to get some wrenching done on that D**N motor mount. I just don't enjoy working on cars like I did years ago! Wore out I guess.
A little Fall weather here the last few days, that feels good. But at any time it'll jump back to the 90's.

Have a good day
Joel

Good luck to you. Hope all goes well.

Joel

Good morning folks! Hope everyone's feeling good.
I've been flat out on my back for the past several days, just trying to get up enough nerve to do something today. Guess I'll go to NAPA and at least get a motor mount for the ole' GP. Removed the bad one last week, had a "gel" filled mount on it. I didn't even know those existed, learn something new every day!

Have a good day,
Joel

This link might help. Has several other links you might be able to find something.

Joel

http://www.nastyz28.com/sbchevy/sblock.php

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Same for my 89
Joel

Good morning.
My computer is always slow so I never know when the site is having problems!
Looks like at least part of my day has been planned out. Son's VW Jetta quit last night, first time in many years I had a car on a flat bed coming to my house.
Codes are pointing to a speed sensor, it's like a Easter egg hunt looking for some of these sensors.
Nice and cool today(70's), so we're off and running!

Have a good day
Joel

That's good news! So, now can you use an ignition key with no pellet? That alone would be worth the price, not having to wonder when,not if, the VATs was going to get ya.

Joel

You are welcome!

Joel

Usually that type of knob is removed by :1st removing the plastic "press button" on top. IIRC, this can be done by carefully prying up on the button with a small flat screwdriver. 2nd after button is removed look straight down at the shaft, there should be a "C-clip" holding the knob onto the shaft.A snap-ring tool is nice for this, but a couple of small picks or even a small head screwdriver will work.

Joel

Good afternoon now!
Hey Fluff, you could always try that ear remedy of letting someone pee into it! Good luck.
I've put about 200 bucks in my pool so far this year, that's about 40 for each swim!
Going to get some BBQ for lunch do some "house" chores.

Have a good day
Joel

Sorry for your loss bastet44.

Joel

I would be fine with mail delivery 2 or 3 times a week. Sat should have been stopped years ago!

Joel

Good morning! Everyone feeling OK?
I had some plans today until I looked at the pool this morning. Looks like some patches of algae on the bottom! Not what I wanted to see!! So, off to the pool supply store to pizz away some more money for something that's hardly used.
Need to stop by Harbor Freight and get a "pencil" type solder iron. Thinking of trying one more time to fix a circuit board in a wiper motor on my Firebird. The delay funtion stopped working several years ago, could be a cold solder joint.

Have a good day
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Now that's one post that I can read perfectly! Very well put!

Joel

Good morning.
I'll be the who asks- What is a Koi pond?

Just finished a big breakfast, now to get out all the crayons, markers, glue, etc. for the day's fun!

Have a good day
Joel

Good morning! Glad to hear all is well Mat!
Hey teebee, looks like road construction is alive and doing well all over. Seems like every where I go it's gets me.
Well, I've got things to do and places to go so you folks have a good day!

Joel

No, Andy you're not the only "old fart" here!
I had been out of the Army for 3 years, and working for Western Electric as a welder/repairman. Fair money for a single guy. Had a new Grand Prix, which at the time was a pretty nice car. Also had a 55 Chevy 210 Post for the Sat nite cruise, and still had a Triumph Daytona bike.
Things changed soon after, the next year, when I got married.

The one bad memory of this time era was that I sold a 67 big block 4-speed Vette to buy the GP. Not the smartest move, but at the time it seemed good.

Joel

Good morning!
Hope all goes well there Mat.
Not much for me again today. Might be a good day for a hair cut. Another hot one here, but other wise a nice morning.

Have a good day
Joel

Good morning! Spent the usual Fri. and Sat with the Grandaughter, really enjoy these early years with her.
I got lucky with the fan noise in the freezer section of my frig. Just had a build-up of ice around the inside of the fan cover. Used a hair dryer and melted it all, no more noise! But , it ticks me off some that ice would form there.

Went thru the same thing with my kids several years ago with the shipping off to school. It is a long, lonely ride back home.

After reading some of these of posts of all the work some of you guys get done in one day has shown me I've become a "slacker" lately. I like it!

Have a good day
Joel

Good morning! Like 95vette said, it's going to be another HOT day around here. I dread walking from the porch to the pool, guess I could walk fast.
Might be a good time to work on the refig. fan motor. It's making some noise, sounds like the blades are clipping something. I haven't had much good luck with GE products lately, and most are fairly new.

Have a good day
Joel

Done

Joel

The reason I asked about the time frame of the Seafoam was I read a thread several months ago in a W-body forum where a member ws asking questions about "finding" some particles in his oil. I did not read the thread very close and do not remember all the details. I've never used this product, just noticed some people like it. Possibly this "cut" some crud loose? I doubt it, but stranger things have happened!

But, in my opinion 99.9% of the time the gold colored particles are in fact bearing face material. Just a suggestion, on your next oil change use a paint strainer on the old oil and see what gets caught. New lower end bearing can be installed "in car", cam bearings are a different story. Good luck.

Joel