• The site migration is complete! Hopefully everything transferred properly from the multiple decades old software we were using before. If you notice any issues please let me know, thanks! Also, I'm still working on things like chatbox, etc so hopefully those will be working in the next week or two.

Recent content by mojonba

  1. M

    Engine tapping noise under load and cold only

    Hey guys, I have been unable to find the source of a tapping noise that manifests itself the first 5-10 minutes while the car warms up and only when the engine is under load (not in park/coasting). Basically the engine sounds like a loud sewing machine. The noise only shows up when the car is...
  2. M

    Overheated, 50psi compression, Get used heads?

    I recently overheated my car. I did a compression test and cyl 3 & 4 where 55 and 120 respectively,everything else was good. I took off my heads to inspect. Heads looked good except there was lots of water in cylinder 3 and some water on cylinder 4. There were traces of rust around the valves on...
  3. M

    Overheated, Low Compression Cyl #3

    Hi guys, Recently my Gran Prix 3.8 Na overheated due to a radiator hole and loss of water. I replaced the radiator and restarted. Started fine but it was shaking more than usual and indicated a misfire on cyl #3 (ses flashed, scanned it). I did a dry compression test and got 180 psi in all...
  4. M

    Overheat & Stall, What is next?

    Yesterday I had a big coolant leak that lead to my car overheating. The engine started knocking and it stalled. Today after a teardown the radiator was bone dry as the plastic tank cracked. The thermostat is covered it what seems to be metal powder. What is this powder? Water Pump...
See more
Back
Top