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by docrodg
Sun Aug 12, 2007 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: better gas mileage
Replies: 4
Views: 2726

better gas mileage

Keep the tire pressure at the spec, don't put fat tires on, don't have a leadfoot, clean the engine and dump some injector cleaner in the tank, Keep the tranny good (filter should be replaced), air filter, plugs at proper gap, good cables, and a good muffler (not a glasspack, they actually restrict ...
by docrodg
Sat Aug 11, 2007 9:59 pm
Forum: Diagnostic Help
Topic: dealer manual wrong
Replies: 3
Views: 2103

dealer manual wrong

Crank was undersize on original bearings (WAYYYY to much clearance), cam was toasted, 3 lifters self destructed when I dropped them 2 feet into a trashcan, 7 lifters were worn out and fell out of the bores, and the block deck was cracked. Car ran ok but had a little power loss, just enough to make g...
by docrodg
Tue Aug 07, 2007 12:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: beretta owners age
Replies: 59
Views: 19983

beretta owners age

88 Beretta GT Mother bought new off the lot, now mine and I am 36.  Just now getting its first major work (total engine) with 188K on it.
by docrodg
Tue Aug 07, 2007 12:02 am
Forum: Diagnostic Help
Topic: dealer manual wrong
Replies: 3
Views: 2103

dealer manual wrong

Just took out the 2.8 from my 88 gt and the manual (chiltons and dealer) were both wrong, there is another braket not listed.  Plus the bolts were hard to get out on some items due to the car has never had the engine disassembled (even the exhaust manifolds have never been off.  Only riuned 2 bolts ...
by docrodg
Tue Aug 07, 2007 12:02 am
Forum: Performance Mods
Topic: dealer manual wrong
Replies: 0
Views: 1517

dealer manual wrong

Just took out the 2.8 from my 88 gt and the manual (chiltons and dealer) were both wrong, there is another braket not listed.  Plus the bolts were hard to get out on some items due to the car has never had the engine disassembled (even the exhaust manifolds have never been off.  Only riuned 2 bolts ...
by docrodg
Mon Aug 06, 2007 12:19 pm
Forum: General Questions
Topic: A "GOOD" starter to buy?
Replies: 2
Views: 1869

A "GOOD" starter to buy?

Ask the sped shop folks who they have rebuild their starters and take a starter to them for rebuild.
by docrodg
Mon Aug 06, 2007 12:17 pm
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Weight
Replies: 2
Views: 1776

Weight

2756 pounds.  should also be on your registration or pink slip.
by docrodg
Mon Aug 06, 2007 12:13 pm
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Coolant System Problem
Replies: 5
Views: 2605

Coolant System Problem

The rear brakes issue could be caused by an egg-shaped drum or by the shoes hanging up on the backing plate.  The shoes require some lubriplate to work right.  I would put money on the drum, an out of round drum will do this and then stop when hot many a time.  If you have to wait a little before re...
by docrodg
Fri Aug 03, 2007 4:52 pm
Forum: Diagnostic Help
Topic: Oil Pressure
Replies: 37
Views: 13410

Oil Pressure

The official Tech Service Bulletin on oil pressure states that 6 psi is ok.  The info also explains tha it may be at 6 but have the gauge at redline.   As far as oil pressure goes in general you want it at least this 6 but not too high either... If you put in a new pump do not go for a high pressure...
by docrodg
Fri Aug 03, 2007 4:04 pm
Forum: Diagnostic Help
Topic: Blinker Problem
Replies: 5
Views: 2800

Blinker Problem

THe two most likely culprits are the relay (where Jeff P said it is) or the switch itself.  The switch may work mechanically but not electrically.  There are a couple of copper wipers that have to hit a metal pad to turn on the blinkers.  If the switch is moving and cancelling ok then the wipers may...
by docrodg
Fri Aug 03, 2007 3:51 pm
Forum: Diagnostic Help
Topic: 89' 2.8 Won't Start, No Power
Replies: 8
Views: 3409

89' 2.8 Won't Start, No Power

The click is interesting... sounds like maybe a circuit breaker is kicking.  If the starter is drawing all the power it could cause the breakers to kick, and some cars use breakers for the power options but not the dome light.  Probably is the solenoid or starter motor has a short and the car just s...
by docrodg
Fri Aug 03, 2007 3:42 pm
Forum: Diagnostic Help
Topic: problem with no starter
Replies: 2
Views: 2022

problem with no starter

Check the wiring and then pull the starter and have a parts store check it.  With a worn out starter it can take a lot of juice to get it moving.  Also check for proper starter clearance on the flywheel ring gear, if it is too tight the starter needs lots of juice to get it going around.
by docrodg
Fri Aug 03, 2007 3:39 pm
Forum: Diagnostic Help
Topic: Coolant boiling over
Replies: 3
Views: 2245

Coolant boiling over

Check out the overflow hose to the coolant reservoir by pulling it off the filler neck and blowing thru it.  A restricted overflow hose can cause the expanded fluid to blow out the cap.  Bleed the system by running the engine at 1500 rpm or a little less and adding coolant as it needs.  Try to keep ...
by docrodg
Fri Aug 03, 2007 3:29 pm
Forum: Diagnostic Help
Topic: 89 GTU Cluth disengage issue
Replies: 8
Views: 2891

89 GTU Cluth disengage issue

Couple of thoughts... The fork could be off the pivot, just check it out and make sure it is all ok.  Second the bearing could be engaged at the wrong point.   Also, some of these systems do not respond to bench bleeding or traditional "pump the pedal" bleeding but only to pressure bleedin...
by docrodg
Sun Jul 29, 2007 11:50 pm
Forum: Diagnostic Help
Topic: Dead Speedo and now flashing SES
Replies: 3
Views: 2570

Dead Speedo and now flashing SES

Could be seperate issues, or you have an electrical problem, not enough juice.  Check the alternator out and see if it is putting out enough.  Run an ABS diagnostics for a code and check the pulse on the speedo (a multimeter with a hertz function will do it).  It is possible they are also related by...