Help interpreting scan tool data
#51
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Originally Posted by jr's3800
I had some strange KS counts for a while... It would go from 0-300 and repeat as I drove... I don't know what I changed to correct for the problem... But while I had the oil pan removed I found the bottom end to be very tight, no bearing play...
I'd hate to think rebuild as a newer 99-00 or so engine would most likely be cheaper...
I'm still hoping that you don't have to go that route...
I'd hate to think rebuild as a newer 99-00 or so engine would most likely be cheaper...
I'm still hoping that you don't have to go that route...
If it turns out that I have some serious internal issues, I will probably not rebuild - it'* just too expensive. Instead, I will look for a quiet Series II engine to swap in. I have R&R'd a lot of these, so it'* really no big deal for me. That'* why I am not too concerned about running with the sensors disconnected and the pcm on dummy loads. The car runs great! If it self-destructs, at least it will go in style. This car is quick!
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Originally Posted by big_news_1
Those L36s aren't too bad when you get 'em running well. Even with 10* of KR, it probably feels better than it was.
Under these conditions, if I drive gently (as I normally do) I doubt I will do much harm. The danger comes when you get your foot in it. And I must admit, it runs sooo much better now, it is hard not to let it go once in a while.
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Originally Posted by big_news_1
I totally forgot you "spoofed" the sensors. Man, I bet you could clean my clock in a heads up race now!
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Will do. I'm not sure about my car being faster than yours, though..... I only ran a 16.078 when I took it to the track. I think something must be a little off..... but that'* a whole different story .
Glad you've got the car in more manageable form. I wonder how your mileage will compare?
Glad you've got the car in more manageable form. I wonder how your mileage will compare?
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Originally Posted by big_news_1
Will do. I'm not sure about my car being faster than yours, though..... I only ran a 16.078 when I took it to the track. I think something must be a little off..... but that'* a whole different story .
Glad you've got the car in more manageable form. I wonder how your mileage will compare?
Glad you've got the car in more manageable form. I wonder how your mileage will compare?
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New bolts came....
Removed the rockers and carefully inspected them- all looked OK to me
Cleaned out the bolt holes very carefully...
Until they were nice and clean and dry...
Torqued 'em up to spec 11 ft-lb + 90*
Fired it up, warmed it up.............tick....tick.tick............tick.. tick..tick
At this point, I feel reasonably confident that the noise is not exhaust or valve train. As light as the noise is, the only probablility I can think of is piston pin. That'* gonna be a lot of work and a lot of $. I guess I'll be keeping a lookout for a good SII engine.
Mileage update: the last 188 miles cost 9.5 gallons of gas - slightly less than 20 mpg. That'* what I get for sticking my foot in it, I guess. Reconnect the knock sensors? With bucket loads of KR, the PCM doesn't really let you use a lot of fuel. But I just can't stand how it runs. Maybe if gas hits $3 a gallon again.
Removed the rockers and carefully inspected them- all looked OK to me
Cleaned out the bolt holes very carefully...
Until they were nice and clean and dry...
Torqued 'em up to spec 11 ft-lb + 90*
Fired it up, warmed it up.............tick....tick.tick............tick.. tick..tick
At this point, I feel reasonably confident that the noise is not exhaust or valve train. As light as the noise is, the only probablility I can think of is piston pin. That'* gonna be a lot of work and a lot of $. I guess I'll be keeping a lookout for a good SII engine.
Mileage update: the last 188 miles cost 9.5 gallons of gas - slightly less than 20 mpg. That'* what I get for sticking my foot in it, I guess. Reconnect the knock sensors? With bucket loads of KR, the PCM doesn't really let you use a lot of fuel. But I just can't stand how it runs. Maybe if gas hits $3 a gallon again.
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Bill if you ever do get a series II 3800 for a good price, be sure to disect the 95 L36 for us... I'm very interested in the Piston / Rod assembly
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