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by Grandstaff
Wed Apr 10, 2024 9:35 pm
Forum: V8 engine tech (L77)
Topic: Metal shavings in intake manifold behind throttle body
Replies: 3
Views: 117

Re: Metal shavings in intake manifold behind throttle body

I'm not sure how metal shavings would get into the intake, but your pics look like road dirt to me. Maybe you're running a crummy filter or the filter failed, or the tubing.... Something is letting unfiltered air in there. Joe I dont know how either, it just kind of appeared, i checked my filter an...
by Grandstaff
Wed Apr 10, 2024 7:14 pm
Forum: V8 engine tech (L77)
Topic: Metal shavings in intake manifold behind throttle body
Replies: 3
Views: 117

Metal shavings in intake manifold behind throttle body

My car has been misfiring for a while on cylinders 4,6,and 8 and i thought i had it figured out by tightening my rocker arms however the issue still persisted, there was no metal shavings while i had the intake manifold off. So with the issue still there I took it to a trusted mechanic to diag it wh...
by Grandstaff
Sun Mar 03, 2024 1:52 pm
Forum: Tech & Tuning Lounge
Topic: Misfire and issues running
Replies: 1
Views: 515

Misfire and issues running

I am having trouble getting my vehicle to drive again. Its a 2015 caprice with a dod delete, cam, and a tune. It started misfiring one day. Several rocker arms had come loose, so I put some teflon tape around the threads and blue loctite under the head of the bolt and torqued them all down properly....
by Grandstaff
Sun Feb 25, 2024 10:06 am
Forum: Tech & Tuning Lounge
Topic: Fuel pump removal help
Replies: 3
Views: 290

Re: Fuel pump removal help

JoeR wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2024 7:39 pm You need to use fuel line quick disconnect tools. Get the plastic ones. They're not too expensive and work just fine.
Joe
Thanks dude, I ordered a set that was too long so I had to shave down the tool, but with that and some pliers i got it off.
by Grandstaff
Thu Feb 22, 2024 10:21 pm
Forum: Wanted to buy
Topic: 2014-2017 V8 starter heat shield with bolts
Replies: 0
Views: 274

2014-2017 V8 starter heat shield with bolts

I need the starter heat shield including the 3 bolts, im located in Southwest florida. If anyone has an extra or are parting out, I would greatly appreciate one.
by Grandstaff
Wed Feb 21, 2024 4:36 pm
Forum: Tech & Tuning Lounge
Topic: Fuel pump removal help
Replies: 3
Views: 290

Fuel pump removal help

I am having trouble removing the fuel pump on my 2015 Caprice, I was able to disconnect the electrical connection, but the fuel line connection is a different story, I have tried everything from pushing in pinching the sides and removing to getting a fuel line removal tool, but nothing is working. I...
by Grandstaff
Sun Nov 05, 2023 5:23 pm
Forum: V8 engine tech (L77)
Topic: Engine misfiring
Replies: 6
Views: 881

Re: Engine misfiring

If you have cylinder misfiring, you should be getting a CEL. I believe misfire detection can be turned off with HP Tuners, but I may be wrong. Get a noid light and see if you are getting a signal to #7 injector. Might want to run a normal compression test and also a running compression test on #7 a...
by Grandstaff
Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:29 pm
Forum: V8 engine tech (L77)
Topic: Engine misfiring
Replies: 6
Views: 881

Re: Engine misfiring

If you have cylinder misfiring, you should be getting a CEL. I believe misfire detection can be turned off with HP Tuners, but I may be wrong. Get a noid light and see if you are getting a signal to #7 injector. Might want to run a normal compression test and also a running compression test on #7 a...
by Grandstaff
Fri Oct 20, 2023 9:53 pm
Forum: V8 engine tech (L77)
Topic: Engine misfiring
Replies: 6
Views: 881

Engine misfiring

I got my car tuned for my dod delete a few weeks ago, and on the way home after turning a right thr car started driving funny and misfiring, I figured it was an issue with the tune, because there were no codes. Anyway I had to fix a couple things unrelated to the engine and bring the car back to fin...
by Grandstaff
Sat Sep 30, 2023 9:43 pm
Forum: Caprice PPV Parts for sale
Topic: OEM 2015 Chevy Caprice headlight housings
Replies: 0
Views: 2476

OEM 2015 Chevy Caprice headlight housings

I have a pair of oem headlight housings I am selling, I must warn you they are really crusty and dusty, one tab is broken on the passenger side housing but I will put in the packaging so you can reattach it. Also the headlights will need to be take apart cleaned and the inside of the clear lense nee...