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Forum: S-Series General

01-21-2021, 02:22 AM

Replies: 15

95 SW2 Door Sill / Rocker Repair

Views: 328

Posted By TomM96

Re: 95 SW2 Door Sill / Rocker Repair

CGG17: Fine job ; excellent documentation!

jpags729: It might be possible to place enough rivets ....
but the rocker is a major strength member, and welding
...

Forum: S-Series Tech

01-21-2021, 02:05 AM

Replies: 3

LED Gauge Cluster, Radio, and HVAC Control Module Bulbs Replacement

Views: 138

Posted By TomM96

Re: LED Gauge Cluster, Radio, and HVAC Control Module Bulbs Replacement

The Size of the bulbs in the instrument cluster is different in gen2
vs gen3; gen2 bulbs similar to GM from '80s-Large.
Gen3 bulbs smaller.

The OEM lighting has soft/warm colors to preserve...

Forum: S-Series Tech

01-21-2021, 01:54 AM

Replies: 4

Random atf question

Views: 182

Posted By TomM96

Re: Random atf question

The viscosity is rather critical for the TAAT automatic tranny... because the
ATF is a working hydraulic fluid, where the pressures determine shifting
characteristics.

In the manual trans, the...

Forum: S-Series Tech

01-21-2021, 01:45 AM

Replies: 2

1997 Connecting Rod Bolts & Crank Main Cap Bolts

Posted By TomM96

Re: 1997 Connecting Rod Bolts & Crank Main Cap Bolts

Pretty sure the rod & main fastenings are re-usable, are Not TTY;
one of MOST IMPORTANT torque settings on engine, also highest quality
fastenings on engine.

For heads, standard use is TTY as...

Forum: S-Series Tech

01-21-2021, 01:37 AM

Replies: 30

pulley noise, maybe

Views: 757

Posted By TomM96

Re: pulley noise, maybe

Full disclosure....

Once before i reported my quick trick for belt cleaning ...
which i used after accidently dropping some motor oil on the inside of a serp belt.

Not long after, OldNuc...

Forum: S-Series Tech

01-21-2021, 01:23 AM

Replies: 10

Secondary Air Injection Vacuum Control Solenoid Valve

Views: 1,041

Posted By TomM96

Re: Secondary Air Injection Vacuum Control Solenoid Valve

> it stops getting air injected...

Walker Exhaust has a very brief overview description of how the
CatCon systems evolved. They wrote that early cats were designed to
operate on engines...

Forum: S-Series Tech

01-17-2021, 03:13 AM

Replies: 26

'99 Coolant over flow tank vent line help ? ?

Views: 1,709

Posted By TomM96

Re: '99 Coolant over flow tank vent line help ? ?

If that 'deaeration/bleeder' hose was clogged... that would explain the
surging, etc.

You state that the new hose flows constantly while engine runs... that is proper & necessary.

I hope you...

Forum: S-Series Tech

01-17-2021, 02:52 AM

Replies: 5

Leak at tb axle

Views: 230

Posted By TomM96

Re: Leak at tb axle

Good thinking, Bumpdraft !

Forum: S-Series Tech

01-17-2021, 02:45 AM

Replies: 10

Secondary Air Injection Vacuum Control Solenoid Valve

Views: 1,041

Posted By TomM96

Re: Secondary Air Injection Vacuum Control Solenoid Valve

Err, I'm not too knowledgeable about this system, but...

I Think the only difference between Cali vs Federal emissions would
concern the CatCon behind the flex on the downpipe -- it has more ...

Forum: S-Series Tech

01-17-2021, 02:11 AM

Replies: 24

Running additional wires through the clock spring

Views: 524

Posted By TomM96

Re: Running additional wires through the clock spring

> More resistance in a DC circuit will draw less current.

Agreed.
But more resistance means more dissipation In that wire.

He was using a 'carbon' heater ?? That might not involve
initial...

Forum: S-Series Tech

01-17-2021, 02:01 AM

Replies: 23

1995 Saturn SC2 - No Oil Left in Car, It's on the Driveway

Views: 737

Posted By TomM96

Re: 1995 Saturn SC2 - No Oil Left in Car, It's on the Driveway

> " The OP has not shown up in 11 days ..."

His last post was 01-04, 2 days before insurrection...
he lives in Virginia, possibly near D.C. ??

Forum: S-Series Tech

01-15-2021, 02:48 AM

Replies: 23

1995 Saturn SC2 - No Oil Left in Car, It's on the Driveway

Views: 737

Posted By TomM96

Re: 1995 Saturn SC2 - No Oil Left in Car, It's on the Driveway

In New York area... the junk yards are slowing down 'cause the cars
are so good. And obsolete Saturns , many driven by cheapskates like me,
who needs That!

When i was in my 20s there was a...

Forum: S-Series Tech

01-15-2021, 02:35 AM

Replies: 24

Running additional wires through the clock spring

Views: 524

Posted By TomM96

Re: Running additional wires through the clock spring

Remember-

Resistance increases with length conductor

Current tends to increase in DC circuits, whereas more steady in AC...
but i suppose the heater-resistance element will be the current...

Forum: S-Series Tech

01-15-2021, 02:12 AM

Replies: 22

Brake line bubble flare tool

Views: 458

Posted By TomM96

Re: Brake line bubble flare tool

C52

Yes.
The OTC Waiex posted, the Performance bubble Mattwithcats listed at Rock,
and the Neico you show, ALL feature dies with threaded ends that screw into
the ram in the U-frame.

This...

Forum: S-Series Tech

01-15-2021, 01:49 AM

Replies: 30

pulley noise, maybe

Views: 757

Posted By TomM96

Re: pulley noise, maybe

Belts (most my experience with obsolete Vee belts) can generate a
tremendous variety of noise, either from misalignment, contamination,
or slippage (possible cause of squeak?).

Applying water...

Forum: S-Series Tech

01-15-2021, 01:25 AM

Replies: 31

Fuel Filter Installation

Views: 535

Posted By TomM96

Re: Fuel Filter Installation

So you have a temporary repair.

I would replace the fuel rail in timely fashion.

A 5-lb CO2 extinguisher would be nice.

If fire develops, please drive car away from others in a parking lot--...

Forum: S-Series General

01-15-2021, 12:41 AM

Replies: 116

Need a Front subframe

Views: 2,864

Posted By TomM96

Re: Need a Front subframe

> The paper towel wadding:

I just used that to seal the channels when i was flooding the interior with
paint, after dewaxing/degreasing.

Forum: S-Series General

01-15-2021, 12:33 AM

Replies: 5

Flaky ignition switch (steering column): is there a cure?

Views: 343

Posted By TomM96

Re: Flaky ignition switch (steering column): is there a cure?

the gen2 electrical ig sw (Lucas) can develop burned contacts ...
which can shift their position enough that ... i could sometimes get the radio to work when it should not have

Sooo not a bad...

Forum: S-Series General

01-15-2021, 12:27 AM

Replies: 6

Is oil in this spot normal?

Views: 234

Posted By TomM96

Re: Is oil in this spot normal?

I think that's just a well/bore for a head bolt to sit in ... at proper
distance down in the head....

Forum: S-Series General

01-14-2021, 11:04 PM

Replies: 10

Starter didn't retract, advice needed

Views: 338

Posted By TomM96

Re: Starter didn't retract, advice needed

A nice starter on a '95 Chevy pickup failed to engage the flywheel...

I spoke to a rebuilder to whom I'd previously presented the device to check out. He said: That only happens to starters on...

Forum: S-Series General

01-14-2021, 10:49 PM

Replies: 4

1999 sl1 exhaust manifold

Views: 181

Posted By TomM96

Re: 1999 sl1 exhaust manifold

Good job, Mattwithcats !!

Forum: S-Series General

12-20-2020, 03:57 PM

Replies: 7

Saw this gem on reddit

Views: 443

Posted By TomM96

Re: Saw this gem on reddit

aye 'piece of work' !

not-so-much on the engineering end

Forum: S-Series General

12-20-2020, 03:21 PM

Replies: 116

Need a Front subframe

Views: 2,864

Posted By TomM96

Re: Need a Front subframe

I concur with Bryan C. :
That damage is in the forward transverse section just below radiator.
All it has to do there is maintain the distance between each side
-- it does not 'feel' weight of...

Forum: S-Series General

12-20-2020, 02:34 PM

Replies: 18

Has anyone used the "all new" wiper motor for our cars?

Views: 919

Posted By TomM96

Re: Has anyone used the "all new" wiper motor for our cars?

@:
ratwhisperer ; 38TransAM ; Zeebins ...

A used car dealer once clued me in to replacement intervals
on automobile headlamps -
You need renewals Far More often if the car is driven...

Forum: S-Series Tech

11-28-2020, 10:31 AM

Replies: 29

Huge headache

Views: 806

Posted By TomM96

Re: Huge headache

About diesel, and other emissions......
(I agree the OP should drive car more to improve performance.)
.................

@ Fdryer post #23, re diesel emissions issues\

The...

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