http://www.ls1tech.com/forums Leaks | Squeaks | Clunks | Rattles | Grinds en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:55:33 GMT vBulletin 60 http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/src:www.ls1tech.com/get/forums//images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.ls1tech.com/forums http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/general-maintenance-repairs/1207273-disabling-ac-compressor-winter.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:57:12 GMT I know that in most cars made after the mid nineties when the climate control is in any position other than off, the ac compressor clutch is engaged and the system is working. In my car I can really feel the ac engage and feel its impact when launching normally from a stop. I want to disconnect the... I know that in most cars made after the mid nineties when the climate control is in any position other than off, the ac compressor clutch is engaged and the system is working. In my car I can really feel the ac engage and feel its impact when launching normally from a stop. I want to disconnect the ac and can live without dried air to defrost with through the winter so I have pulled the ac compressor relay underhood and wonder if I'll have any bad side effects. I know that the second cooling fan will come on when the climate control is on and the I.A.C. motor idles up for a sec before returning to normal idle speed. ]]> ss346ci http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/general-maintenance-repairs/1207273-disabling-ac-compressor-winter.html http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/general-maintenance-repairs/1207143-how-replace-cabin-air-filter.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:40:48 GMT Guys, i saw this video providing information on how to change cabin air filter (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7af9jQ-zwU). Does this also apply to Caddy CTS 2009? If not, please direct me to the correct how to page. Thanks Guys, i saw this video providing information on how to change cabin air filter. Does this also apply to Caddy CTS 2009? If not, please direct me to the correct how to page. Thanks ]]> duketheduke http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/general-maintenance-repairs/1207143-how-replace-cabin-air-filter.html http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/general-maintenance-repairs/1207124-corsa-muffler-weep-hole.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:13:48 GMT Just noticed on my Corsa Muffler it has 2 perfect holes on each side of the muffler and exhaust is coming out of them? are these weep holes for water drainage? Just noticed on my Corsa Muffler it has 2 perfect holes on each side of the muffler and exhaust is coming out of them? are these weep holes for water drainage? ]]> Midnight00SS http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/general-maintenance-repairs/1207124-corsa-muffler-weep-hole.html http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/general-maintenance-repairs/1207115-t-headlight-motor-grinding-acting-up.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:15:08 GMT This just started last night. Whenever i turn off my headlights and they close, the passenger side motor will grind for 4 or 5 seconds after closing. It is very loud and sounds horrible. Also, whenever i use my key fob to lock or unlock the car, the headlights flip up then go right back down...once... This just started last night. Whenever i turn off my headlights and they close, the passenger side motor will grind for 4 or 5 seconds after closing. It is very loud and sounds horrible. Also, whenever i use my key fob to lock or unlock the car, the headlights flip up then go right back down...once again with the passenger side grinding after closing. Does anyone have any insight into how i can correct this or do i just need a new motor? Just seems like its more than the motor though since they are popping up and down when the car is locked or unlocked. Any insight would be very much appreciated. ]]> ethomp http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/general-maintenance-repairs/1207115-t-headlight-motor-grinding-acting-up.html http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/general-maintenance-repairs/1207109-ngk-tr55.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:33 GMT Ok so, I thought I told the moron at Autozone I wanted the Iridium NGK TR55 and my ass didn't really bother double checking before I installed them...

My question is, how much of an improvement will I see if I go to the iridiums or the platinums.

http://www.ngk.com/results_app.asp?aaia=1379965

Currently installed are the VPOWER and since it was the first time I used NGK I was clueless as to what that meant, apparently it means CHEAP ASS plug...

Would I be seeing any improvement in gas mileage and engine stability if I were to go with the Iridium vs the VPOWER??

Im thinking of the TR55IX vs the TR55...

Any one tried both?? ]]> baalic http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/general-maintenance-repairs/1207109-ngk-tr55.html http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/general-maintenance-repairs/1207038-no-tach-temp-gauge.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:01:57 GMT Hey Guys, SO, yah I have a 99z28 collaboration. 2000 PCM/Engine Harness, 01 Z28 underhood harness with a 2000 V6 interior harness,Dash,etc) 2001 Gauge Cluster Well since I finally put frankenstein together and got her running. Now my RPM and Water Temp gauge are Inop. I am using a 2001... Hey Guys,

SO, yah I have a 99z28 collaboration.

2000 PCM/Engine Harness, 01 Z28 underhood harness with a 2000 V6 interior harness,Dash,etc) 2001 Gauge Cluster

Well since I finally put frankenstein together and got her running. Now my RPM and Water Temp gauge are Inop.

I am using a 2001 Gauge Cluster

Any tips/hints or tricks?

BTW, I don't have a good connection on my engine to body ground (didn't think it would matter)

Also, I hear those 4 wires in the back of the drivers side head may be the issue?? ]]> Pro52R http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/general-maintenance-repairs/1207038-no-tach-temp-gauge.html http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/general-maintenance-repairs/1206982-pop-quiz-lot-issues.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:51:09 GMT ok, i have a 2000 trans am, manual, 120k...

driving to work today i noticed my windows went up slower than normal, and it has done this a couple times this week. i come out from work, car starts after a split second's hesitation. Im driving 2 or three miles down the road, and all my dash lights come on: abs inop, service engine/vehicle, trac off, etc, then m gauges flickered up and down then i lost power; no gauges, no stereo: car sputters and dies. After push start and no power again, sputters and dies again after trying to drive it. The coolant seems to be spraying up from somewhere; obviously a leak, towards the front drivers side engine, i noticed smoke from the driver side. now my brake lights and front driving/signal lights flash every 3-4 seconds... the car is possessed? sounds electrical... what directions should i be going towards? thanks!!

mods: bolt ons: headers, ram air, dyno tuned, ummm yea... ]]> rabbit320 http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/general-maintenance-repairs/1206982-pop-quiz-lot-issues.html http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/general-maintenance-repairs/1206962-headlight-troubles.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:17:43 GMT I *just* replaced my driver side low beam a few weeks ago, maybe 2-3 tops. This morning, I flip on the lights to pull out of the driveway and see my reflection in another car :( :( :( it is out again! Is this a common problem, or maybe I just got a bad bulb?? I know for a fact it was working... I just replaced my driver side low beam a few weeks ago, maybe 2-3 tops. This morning, I flip on the lights to pull out of the driveway and see my reflection in another car :( :( :( it is out again! Is this a common problem, or maybe I just got a bad bulb?? I know for a fact it was working after I installed it. Thanks. ]]> chadaclysm http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/general-maintenance-repairs/1206962-headlight-troubles.html http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/general-maintenance-repairs/1206929-73-nova-ss.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:28:57 GMT I have a 73 Nova and need a passenger window but cant find one anywhere. Also i recently installed a Lunati voodoo cam and lost brake pressure and the car has been overheating easier. Yesterday i was messing with the radiator and blew a fuse on a headlight however after replacing the fuse i still... I have a 73 Nova and need a passenger window but cant find one anywhere. Also i recently installed a Lunati voodoo cam and lost brake pressure and the car has been overheating easier. Yesterday i was messing with the radiator and blew a fuse on a headlight however after replacing the fuse i still dont have marker lights, dashlights, or rear lights (brake lights work) Any tips on where to find parts or troubleshooting these problems would be great. ]]> Cycleboy13 http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/general-maintenance-repairs/1206929-73-nova-ss.html http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/general-maintenance-repairs/1206896-weird-sounds-ls1.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:58:27 GMT i just got this car last April, so i am still new to the f-body world. i have a 1999 Chevy Camaro z28 with a 6-speed, it has 75,950 miles on it and i have noticed some weird sounds from the engine bay. if you guys took take a look at the video in the posted link that would be great. let me... i just got this car last April, so i am still new to the f-body world.

i have a 1999 Chevy Camaro z28 with a 6-speed, it has 75,950 miles on it and i have noticed some weird sounds from the engine bay.

if you guys took take a look at the video in the posted link that would be great.

let me know.

also, my temperature gauge needle gets stuck on the gauge face plastic and i need to hit the underside of the dash to get it to move into posit5ion when the car is turned on so any tips for that would be great as well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThNbyNusJQ0 ]]> stetay2233 http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/general-maintenance-repairs/1206896-weird-sounds-ls1.html http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/general-maintenance-repairs/1206887-grinding-headlight-problems-again.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:41:09 GMT I purchased the brass gears awhile ago and now my headlight is starting to grind again. I took the casing apart to find that it ground down the teeth on the brass gears. So anyone know where i can get like a steel gear or a cheap place to buy the headlight motors? I purchased the brass gears awhile ago and now my headlight is starting to grind again. I took the casing apart to find that it ground down the teeth on the brass gears. So anyone know where i can get like a steel gear or a cheap place to buy the headlight motors? ]]> 94T/A5.7LT1 http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/general-maintenance-repairs/1206887-grinding-headlight-problems-again.html http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/general-maintenance-repairs/1206780-bulb-keeps-burning-out.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:24:56 GMT My front right signal light bulb keeps burning out afeter a week or so use...have changed it lotsa times and would love to know how to fix the problem so the next bulb lasts! Any ideas? My front right signal light bulb keeps burning out afeter a week or so use...have changed it lotsa times and would love to know how to fix the problem so the next bulb lasts!

Any ideas? ]]> racingrev http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/general-maintenance-repairs/1206780-bulb-keeps-burning-out.html http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/general-maintenance-repairs/1206705-headlight-ta-hits-hood-when-pops-up.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:27:56 GMT Hey guys, I have a pretty strange problem that just started today on my way to work. When I turn on the headlights on my Trans Am, the cover of the drivers side headlight actually overlaps the hood by about a half inch and will not allow the headlight to pop to its upright position, it gets stuck... Hey guys, I have a pretty strange problem that just started today on my way to work. When I turn on the headlights on my Trans Am, the cover of the drivers side headlight actually overlaps the hood by about a half inch and will not allow the headlight to pop to its upright position, it gets stuck at around half-way.
My question is does this sound like an adjustment problem? (I've had no issues with it since I bought it in February) Or does it sound like something in the headlight assembly has broke/worn out? Any help is appreciated.

Thanks,
Alex ]]> 2DMNFST http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/general-maintenance-repairs/1206705-headlight-ta-hits-hood-when-pops-up.html http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/general-maintenance-repairs/1206698-fuel-pump-wont-prime.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:08:30 GMT the car is a 2001 WS6 heads/cam and bolt ons. I've been having trouble with the fuel pump not priming lately. I go to start it and the car will fire for a second then cut off and i have no fuel pressure. 99% of the time it only does it on warm starts(10-30 minutes after the car shuts off after reaching operating temp). I just replaced with fuel pump with a walboro pump but it had no effect. The strange part is if i unhook the battery, wait 10 seconds, and hook it back up the pump comes to life and the car stars right up. any ideas? ]]> skidontrk http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/general-maintenance-repairs/1206698-fuel-pump-wont-prime.html http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/general-maintenance-repairs/1206656-no-oil-pressure.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:37:43 GMT I know I might catch some shit for this, but I bought a 97 explorer for a winter dd. I've had it for about 3 weeks now and everything ran fine, except the temp gauge didn't function right(had plenty of antifreeze in it though). I noticed the oil gauge would fluctuate sometimes, but it was very rare. Well I was on my way home from school yesterday and while i was on the highway I noticed the oil gauge bouncing a lot, and it kept ketting lower. I got off the highway immediately and turned the car off. Checked the oil level and it was fine. I started the car again and it said i had little to no oil pressure, but there was no knocking, ticking, smoking, or metal to metal noise. I've even drove it home and it ran fine. I started it up today and it still shows i have little to no oil pressure, but it runs fine(very quiet tick on a cold start). Do you all think it's something mechanical or could it be the oil pressure switch/bad intrument panel? ]]> blackz28x07 http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/general-maintenance-repairs/1206656-no-oil-pressure.html