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Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 05-16-2013, 07:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 385
Posted By downhiller
my dads work truck always had problems with vapor...

my dads work truck always had problems with vapor lock. it was a 96 f250. also had a few run through our shop same problems. i think the charcoal canister was helping it thou
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 05-16-2013, 07:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 197
Posted By downhiller
a leak down test allows you to listen for where...

a leak down test allows you to listen for where the leak is coming from. so say, same situation, but compression test was fine. to do a quick test for the valves, you can do a leak down and listen to...
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 05-16-2013, 07:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 51
Posted By downhiller
how bout checking the cps?

how bout checking the cps?
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 05-15-2013, 08:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 385
Posted By downhiller
you never had to work on fords. i had a 86...

you never had to work on fords.

i had a 86 mazda that the fuel filter was mounted on the firewall, that if let sit after driving for 10-20 minutes, would vapor lock because the fuel in the filter...
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 05-15-2013, 08:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 197
Posted By downhiller
bottom end motor rebuild. rings are shot in #1....

bottom end motor rebuild. rings are shot in #1. have fun
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 05-15-2013, 07:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 151
Posted By downhiller
i cant remember the correct name, but it sits...

i cant remember the correct name, but it sits "down stream" from the inline fuel pump. mounts inbetween the pump and the hard rail. just grab some 3/8 fuel line and couple clamps and get rid of it.
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 05-14-2013, 08:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 151
Posted By downhiller
fuel vibration damper. mine was buzzin pretty...

fuel vibration damper. mine was buzzin pretty loud until i took it out. sure did make a difference. but i changed out both inline and intank pump before cause of the noise
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 05-14-2013, 08:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 208
Posted By downhiller
that car turned out awesome. so jealous.......

that car turned out awesome. so jealous.......
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 05-14-2013, 06:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 167
Posted By downhiller
that filter should be pretty close to the bottom...

that filter should be pretty close to the bottom of the tank, if i remember correctly, its like 1/4". but if the pump ran and picked up rust and clogged the screen, or sent pieces into the old one,...
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 05-13-2013, 06:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 194
Posted By downhiller
so the fan blade doesnt cut the upper hose. and...

so the fan blade doesnt cut the upper hose. and that small performance kick you get from reducing the rotating mass off the flywheel.

just like drag guys go to electric water pumps and electric...
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 05-13-2013, 06:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 142
Posted By downhiller
ebay chip. and dont plan on getting 60hp. can...

ebay chip. and dont plan on getting 60hp. can only do that on newer cars by remapping. youll probably get 15-20 after you do intake exhaust and chip
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 05-12-2013, 08:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 194
Posted By downhiller
engine, trans, front part of exhaust, ecu, wiring...

engine, trans, front part of exhaust, ecu, wiring harness, youll want to swap the fuel pumps, good time to do an electric fan conversion. thats all i know
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 05-10-2013, 08:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 385
Posted By downhiller
could be vapor lock, theres where my internet...

could be vapor lock, theres where my internet cookie is sitting
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 05-10-2013, 08:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 167
Posted By downhiller
did you remove the old inline pump? are the...

did you remove the old inline pump?

are the injectors clicking?
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 05-09-2013, 07:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 222
Posted By downhiller
go on........:eeps::p

go on........:eeps::p
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 05-09-2013, 07:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 208
Posted By downhiller
fuel pressure test. get the tester then connect a...

fuel pressure test. get the tester then connect a "t" fitting post fuel filter and test there
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 05-08-2013, 07:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 222
Posted By downhiller
when you say played with the maf, what did you...

when you say played with the maf, what did you do?

have you also checked the tps?
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 05-07-2013, 07:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 127
Posted By downhiller
battery tie down.....worst case scenario shoes...

battery tie down.....worst case scenario shoes laces always worked for me especially when 4wheeling. you should be able to pick up a universal hold down from a LPS.

as of the shorting the wrong...
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 05-07-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,271
Posted By downhiller
cars look better level. its safer too keeping the...

cars look better level. its safer too keeping the weight more equal under heavy braking, instead more on the front when the back end is raised a bit.
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 05-05-2013, 07:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 446
Posted By downhiller
i see, i was reading the OP posts.

i see, i was reading the OP posts.
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 05-05-2013, 04:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,271
Posted By downhiller
id keep the front where its at and drop the back...

id keep the front where its at and drop the back more.
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 05-05-2013, 04:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 446
Posted By downhiller
a bad pressure cap can cause that same symptom...

a bad pressure cap can cause that same symptom but i didnt read anywhere on over pressuring, just over heating at idle and the aux fan not running.

its would still be good to do the test just to...
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 05-05-2013, 08:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 296
Posted By downhiller
yea, the EPA doesnt want anyone who doesnt have a...

yea, the EPA doesnt want anyone who doesnt have a license to mess with r12 due to the nasty ingredients. if you have the license (sometimes disposal places verify if your not with a company) and you...
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 05-05-2013, 08:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 446
Posted By downhiller
now wait a minute. if the coolant is low it will...

now wait a minute. if the coolant is low it will cause overheating. so yes, since he had a coolant leak and lost so much coolant, it would cause the overheating issue. once the cooling system looses...
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 05-05-2013, 08:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 235
Posted By downhiller
my car never beeped. or yelled at me when the...

my car never beeped. or yelled at me when the lights were on and my door was open. i loved my car, it never talked back.
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