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by i<3bonbons
Sun Jun 26, 2011 10:36 pm
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: Contemplating a trunk lid swap
Replies: 12
Views: 2463

Re: Contemplating a trunk lid swap

it's all pretty straight forward, only trouble spot might be the springs, I'd be cautious with those. lock cylinder is no probs, just take a good look at it, it's kind of self explanatory.
by i<3bonbons
Wed Nov 24, 2010 1:05 am
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: Failed Emissions Test
Replies: 17
Views: 4736

Re: Failed Emissions Test

HC high is nothing more than unburnt fuel exiting the exhaust. - plugs, wires, coils
then check for vacuum leaks, make sure the pcv valve has an o-ring in it.
by i<3bonbons
Mon Nov 01, 2010 5:43 pm
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: High Idle
Replies: 1
Views: 2018

Re: High Idle

check: Throttle POSition sensor and Idle air controller also vacuum leaks. Clean : Throttle body.
by i<3bonbons
Fri Oct 01, 2010 1:26 pm
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: 93 ssei choppy/miss at light throtlle
Replies: 9
Views: 2282

Re: 93 ssei choppy/miss at light throtlle

I changed out the coils one at a time with some used replacements i had kicking around. never changed anything, after each coil change i'd go for a drive and have it do the same miss under light throttle. so i bought new plug wires, and it seemed to make the whole car a little better, but I'm still ...
by i<3bonbons
Mon Sep 27, 2010 1:41 pm
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: Digitial driver information display
Replies: 5
Views: 1463

Re: Digitial driver information display

subscribing to this thread because i'm facing the same problem.
by i<3bonbons
Tue Sep 21, 2010 7:29 am
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: Need help figuring out if front caliper mounts are bad
Replies: 2
Views: 1412

Re: Need help figuring out if front caliper mounts are bad

If you never replaced the rotors after the calipers siezed up on you, they will need to be turned to get rid of the warp from overheating. I'd rather replace then turn them, but as long as they are quality parts you should have lots of meat on them.
by i<3bonbons
Wed Sep 08, 2010 1:02 pm
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: 93 ssei choppy/miss at light throtlle
Replies: 9
Views: 2282

Re: 93 ssei choppy/miss at light throtlle

ok, i have checked the coils, because thats a freebie. waiting on some cash flow till i can replace the wires and plugs.
by i<3bonbons
Mon Sep 06, 2010 10:52 pm
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: 93 ssei choppy/miss at light throtlle
Replies: 9
Views: 2282

93 ssei choppy/miss at light throtlle

when in drive, the bonne will stumble and just sound unhealthy. but its only at 1/4 inch of throttle, like when i'm creeping through a parking lot at 5 to 10 km/h. great torque, great takeoff, decent gas mileage, no rpm fluctuation in OD even under load, this has me baffled. I recently got a loud ...
by i<3bonbons
Thu Jul 22, 2010 11:39 pm
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: Rough idle
Replies: 22
Views: 5287

Re: Rough idle

Just the regular AC delco coils are good enough. I remember you can use coils from a Gen2 and they deliver a tiny bit more zap, but you won't notice it.
by i<3bonbons
Mon Jun 28, 2010 8:35 pm
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: motor mount diy fix?
Replies: 7
Views: 1894

Re: motor mount diy fix?

http://www.rockauto.com

Find the mount under "Engine" for your car, brand is Anchor, Part #2801. Use discount code from here: http://www.pontiacbonnevilleclub.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&f=19&t=19096 . You should be able to get the mount to your door, in two business days, for about $70 ...
by i<3bonbons
Sat Jun 26, 2010 11:40 am
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: motor mount diy fix?
Replies: 7
Views: 1894

motor mount diy fix?

93 ssei. the front motor mount by the pullies is shot. anyone know if its ok to fix it with washers and bushings? i dont want to break anything else, and the parts store is asking for 200+
by i<3bonbons
Tue Jun 30, 2009 5:50 pm
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: Boost Gauge
Replies: 5
Views: 1733

Re: Boost Gauge

mine was dead due to a vacuum leak.
by i<3bonbons
Fri Jun 26, 2009 11:17 pm
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: Frontend vibration... Kinda like wheel hop
Replies: 8
Views: 2170

Re: Frontend vibration... Kinda like wheel hop

My last car did that, if you hammer the gas from a stop, it vibrates like a bitch, but if you get it rolling just a bit, you can put the pedal through the floor and get it to engage without problems. I never figured out the problem, but I put 70k km's on it, and it never gave up.It has to be ...
by i<3bonbons
Tue Jun 02, 2009 12:00 pm
Forum: Performance & Brainstorming
Topic: Brainstorming on lowering engine temps
Replies: 34
Views: 2821

Re: Brainstorming on lowering engine temps

Ever try to "California" the hood? You just put washers between the hood hinges and the hood, raising the back of the hood up a small amount, which allows hot air out of the engine bay. You dont have to cut holes in the hood, and its totally reversible. How about a ceramic coating on your manifolds?
by i<3bonbons
Sun May 31, 2009 11:49 pm
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: 93 Ei fails E-TEST
Replies: 9
Views: 1751

Re: 93 Ei fails E-TEST

pcv is good. O2 sensor should throw HC up high, not N0x, if I understand correctly. I swapped the EGR out with one from the Junkyard, then I decided to pull vacuum lines. found a few with small cracks/ blisters, so I redid all the lines I could find. The car seems to have more power, and it shifts ...
by i<3bonbons
Sat May 30, 2009 6:58 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Alignment makes a difference
Replies: 11
Views: 1648

Re: Alignment makes a difference

I just got an alignment at Canadian Tire. cost me 80 bucks, and all they did was adjusted the toe. no camber/caster or anything, they said that those adjustments cost extra ???? anyway, my car is better than before the alignment, but shouldnt they have adjusted the other settings?
by i<3bonbons
Wed May 27, 2009 10:03 am
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: Fading brakes
Replies: 11
Views: 2013

Re: Fading brakes

No leak but pedal falls - bad MC.
by i<3bonbons
Tue May 26, 2009 10:37 pm
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: 93 Ei fails E-TEST
Replies: 9
Views: 1751

Re: 93 Ei fails E-TEST

I cleaned up the iac today, it was very carboned up. I checked the FPR, and it looks newish, with no evidence of leakage. Rechecked all vacuum hoses, and never found a single leak. checked the tps, and it was good, smooth ohm sweep. the 02 sensor wire was up against a spark plug wire, so I moved it ...
by i<3bonbons
Tue May 26, 2009 7:48 am
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: 93 Ei fails E-TEST
Replies: 9
Views: 1751

Re: 93 Ei fails E-TEST

I've checked the car for vacuum leaks, couldn't find any. I'm going to go check the FPR as soon as I wake up a bit, then it's off to the junkyard for an EGR valve. Everything I've heard says O2 sensor would throw HC readings higher, but if all else fails, I will try it. Thanks for the info.
by i<3bonbons
Mon May 25, 2009 1:34 pm
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: 93 Ei fails E-TEST
Replies: 9
Views: 1751

Re: 93 Ei fails E-TEST

No codes! As far as tune up goes, I only bought the car last fall, so the previous owner had tuned it up, he said recently, plug wires look newer, as do the plugs. Car runs good, it has loads of power, the gas sat in it over winter, so I let it go to 1/4 tank, then i put 25$ worth of 91 octane ...