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by jimbone_sdca
Thu Apr 24, 2014 5:42 am
Forum: 1987-1991
Topic: 1991 LE throttle body coolant tubes
Replies: 1
Views: 1566

1991 LE throttle body coolant tubes

Unable to find viable "L" tube Since My L tube Corroded into the throttle body, and the elbow tube which is the intake for the coolant is totally corroded and the hole in the engine block is filled with corrosion and there is practically no coolant flow through....IF I use a sae tap with 20 threads ...
by jimbone_sdca
Tue Mar 11, 2014 3:03 pm
Forum: 1987-1991
Topic: Broke bolt removing it from thermostat housing
Replies: 3
Views: 2044

Re: Broke bolt removing it from thermostat housing

1991 Bonneville LE
by jimbone_sdca
Tue Mar 11, 2014 3:02 pm
Forum: 1987-1991
Topic: Broke bolt removing it from thermostat housing
Replies: 3
Views: 2044

Broke bolt removing it from thermostat housing

Need to remove throttle body assembly and how is the throttle body coolant tube (L shaped) removed from the throttle body without damaging it? cant find info and the factory service manual barely shows it and doesn't mention it all. How do I remove tube so I can separate the throttle body from the ...
by jimbone_sdca
Tue Jan 14, 2014 5:25 pm
Forum: 1987-1991
Topic: Still stall and no start as car warms up
Replies: 8
Views: 2375

Re: Still stall and no start as car warms up

It seems as if after running for 5 min or so the engine floods and you have to let it sit to dry out the cylinders spark plugs are soaked and the fuel pressure regulator was replaced. it made no difference. there are no trouble codes stored in the ecm either. the crank position sensor was replaced ...
by jimbone_sdca
Sat Jan 11, 2014 7:21 pm
Forum: 1987-1991
Topic: Still stall and no start as car warms up
Replies: 8
Views: 2375

Re: Still stall and no start as car warms up

could a hair line crack allow water from cooling system to seep into the cylinders and cause it to stall and not start for a few hours or unless pedal pressed all the way to the floor?
by jimbone_sdca
Sat Jan 11, 2014 7:17 pm
Forum: 1987-1991
Topic: Still stall and no start as car warms up
Replies: 8
Views: 2375

Re: Still stall and no start as car warms up

There are NO trouble codes stored ! Zero--zip --not one and all I get is a 12 code flashing . Works as when I purposely disconnect a sensor I get the proper trouble code andwhen I reconnect the sensor it goes away.

That is why I am finding it impossible to fix. Even paid for a diagnostic was told ...
by jimbone_sdca
Fri Jan 10, 2014 3:08 am
Forum: 1987-1991
Topic: Still stall and no start as car warms up
Replies: 8
Views: 2375

Still stall and no start as car warms up

when car warms up dies and won't start seems flooded
have replaced:

crankshaft position sensor
c3i coil
ignition module
fuel pressure regulator
water pump (was leaking)
spark plug wires
spark plugs
and is running in open loop (SES flashes 2.5 x per second).

HELP!!!!
by jimbone_sdca
Thu Dec 19, 2013 5:42 pm
Forum: 1987-1991
Topic: 91 LE stalls when warm and wont start until cold again
Replies: 2
Views: 1706

91 LE stalls when warm and wont start until cold again

1991 LE 145,000 new coil /ignition module/ plugs/wires/replaced water pump. no trouble codes stored in ecm. When car is cold starts right up and runs great. After 10-12 min the rpms become erratic and engine stalls and won't restart until temp falls off . Passed smog check last week and I can't ...
by jimbone_sdca
Sat Sep 29, 2012 5:41 pm
Forum: 1987-1991
Topic: How do you remove the front power window regulator tape?
Replies: 2
Views: 4187

Re: How do you remove the front power window regulator tape?

thanks! if you could snap a pic so i know which rivits Im aiming for Id be grateful!
by jimbone_sdca
Tue Sep 25, 2012 8:32 pm
Forum: 1987-1991
Topic: How do you remove the front power window regulator tape?
Replies: 2
Views: 4187

How do you remove the front power window regulator tape?

You all helped me immensely back in July and I want to say thanks!

New problem: I have been trying unsuccessfully to remove the stripped out regulator tape from the driver side regulator. I have wasted about a week and a half so far. Ihave removed the lock linkage and ythe seatbelt and the splash ...
by jimbone_sdca
Wed Jul 11, 2012 5:28 pm
Forum: 1987-1991
Topic: replaced ignition module & Coil now major problems for 91 LE
Replies: 3
Views: 3671

Re: replaced ignition module & Coil now major problems for 9

When i say pre and retarded ignition I mean that the gas try to detonate in Cylinder before compression stroke is done and in the exhaust pipe . I replaced the icm because there was a loud pop then I couldnt start the car anymore it would turn over but that was it fuel was not even being pumped out ...
by jimbone_sdca
Wed Jul 11, 2012 9:30 am
Forum: 1987-1991
Topic: replaced ignition module & Coil now major problems for 91 LE
Replies: 3
Views: 3671

replaced ignition module & Coil now major problems for 91 LE

had old coil and icm tested and were friedordered replacements from autozone and connected them to the car and now the rpms are higher and erratic. I have pre and retarded ignition and the engine stall frequently. the service engine soon light is off and and the only trouble code that flashes is 12 ...
by jimbone_sdca
Sun Apr 01, 2012 10:51 pm
Forum: 1987-1991
Topic: Window guide clips for power windows
Replies: 4
Views: 2757

Window guide clips for power windows

Have been trying to locate guide clips for all the power windows on 91 le none of the dorman or other brands work and dealer here in san diego said you have to order replacement windows as they don't sell the clips separately. I am sure you could order clips separately if I had part numbers for ...