88 Coupe 4.9 Swap Thread (Page 45/69)
josef644 JUN 10, 12:06 PM
I have page 12 too !

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Fieroseverywhere JUN 10, 02:07 PM

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No I was just saying that the gauges were all cooperating, and working as they were supposed to. I'll have to check into the 'Temp" light and see what the deal is, and watch my coolant gauge to see if it is dancing while cranking or not.. Were the 88's miswired also?



As far as I know all fieros were mis-wired. If you temp gauge pegs on start then all it working as it should. Seeing a temp light is entirely up to, if you decide to do the fix.

Sounds to me like everything is working as it should. Congrats Joe! Now get that car together and blow the dust out of thte engine!!
josef644 JUN 10, 03:12 PM
I am gonna start on the brakes and see if they will bleed and work. I need to finish up the coolant system. I have every thing I need to have on hand, just need to get motivated again. Brakes will get the car down on all four wheels and off of the jack stands.

My exhaust system sounded pretty good, except it made the 'miss' more noticeable.
josef644 JUN 12, 09:44 AM

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Group Ref.: Engine

Bulletin No.: 316006A

Date: November, 1993

SUBJECT:
SLOW DECELERATION WITH CLOSED THROTTLE ABOVE 5 MPH
(READJUST AIR RATE)

MODELS:
1990-93 CADILLAC DEVILLES, ELDORADOS, FLEETWOODS, SEVILLES, AND SIXTY SPECIALS (EQUIPPED WITH 4.5L OR 4.9L ENGINES)

THIS BULLETIN IS BEING REVISED TO CORRECT THE WARRANTY STATEMENT, AND CANCELS AND SUPERSEDES BULLETIN 316006 PUBLISHED OCTOBER, 1993.

Some owners may comment about slow deceleration with closed throttle above 5 mph. This may be particularly noticeable after performing bulletin T-93-44 (Corporate bulletin 016540R) even though all engine adjustments have been set according to published service information.

To correct this condition readjust the minimum air rate to between 400 and 450 rpm, the TP Sensor setting to .55 volts, and reset TP Sensor/idle learns using the procedures listed in the appropriate Service Information Manual.

For warranty purposes use:

Labor Operation: J6358

Labor Time: Use published labor time
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Copied this from another thread, quoted it so I can save it.

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josef644 JUN 13, 11:58 AM
Routed the coolant hoses today. You can not tell it by looking at he pictures, but there is 5" space between the crossover pipe and the inline filler and its hoses. I only had one hose clamp. I'll get four more tomorrow, and a 55 Torx socket so I can remove the two rear calipers for rebuilding. I have the kits and all here now.





Added 3 quarts of Dexron III.

I ran a wire from the starter solenoid to the battery so I can by pass the key switch to engage the starter.

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josef644 JUN 14, 12:37 PM
Spent 4 hours this am removing the two rear calipers, and taking them all apart. Wasn't to bad I have most of it cleaned up and ready for the rebuild with new seals. I have two slider boots that have holes in them . Looks like they were done that way last rebuild. I want to get these finished so I can put the rear wheels back on the car and get back on the ground all the way around.

It was 81* at 7:15 am this morning. Humidity is 55%.

Bought four new hose clamps for the coolant hoses. Just to hot and sticky out side to mess with it right now.

I have made a WTB request in the Mall for two used slider boots.

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Fieroseverywhere JUN 14, 02:27 PM
I remember rebuilding my 88 rear calipers also. It was a fun time.

I've had worse jobs for sure. Like this weekend. Had to replace an oil pump on a 91 Duke S10. Remove exhaust, starter, flywheel cover, 2 engine torque struts, fan schroud, power steering resovoir, and remove motor mounts so the engine can be raised. All this just to get an oil pan off. Replacing the oil pump was easy. Getting to it was rediculous!

Kinda gives you a new respect for most fiero jobs. They are easy by comparison.
josef644 JUN 14, 02:48 PM

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I remember rebuilding my 88 rear calipers also. It was a fun time.

I've had worse jobs for sure. Like this weekend. Had to replace an oil pump on a 91 Duke S10. Remove exhaust, starter, flywheel cover, 2 engine torque struts, fan schroud, power steering resovoir, and remove motor mounts so the engine can be raised. All this just to get an oil pan off. Replacing the oil pump was easy. Getting to it was rediculous!

Kinda gives you a new respect for most fiero jobs. They are easy by comparison.



FEW, can you post me a picture of the parking brake cable going into the cradle on your 88 so I can get mine in the right place?

Thanks
Joe
katatak JUN 14, 04:34 PM
Been a few days since I was in here! You are getting a lot done in short time now Joe. I can't get to my pics right now to post for the park brake - do you have an 88 cradle in there. 88's are different from earlier. They route throught the forward crossmeber of the cradle where earlier models route behind the back crossmember. I bet you can't wait to drive it!

A note about the fuel injectors - not sure about the ones for the 4.6/Mustang - I used the ones out of the Crown Vic.I beleive the Mustang ones are the series 3 and the Crown Vics are series 2. The ones I used are working great - no miss or bobble. Once I got the fuel pump problem sorted, it runs very smooth now. If FEW has not done so - I will post pics of the ebrake routing when I get home this evening. Glad to hear she fired up. Even though you had it running before, it is still a big step toward out the door. Congrats!

Pat
josef644 JUN 14, 04:55 PM
Yep its an 88.

The exhaust tone is a bit louder than I was hoping for. I will post a video maybe Thursday. I am gonna trim the 90* exit pipes and put the new stainless steel tips on and mark them all. I want to get this all removed and welded Thursday so I am finally finished with the exhaust. Just one more time.

I have to work tomorrow, and spend the day at the VA clinic Wednesday.


After dinner I cleaned the two rear caliper bridges and used some red caliper paint I had on them. This is the only part that can be seen threw the wheel anyway.

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