It appears my LT1 ( from 1993 Vette) has an intake manifold leak. How hard would it be to do this work myself; on a scale of 1 -10 . Ten being very hard. Any qotches?
How about changing spark plugs doable with the engine in the car?
Also, can someone tell me how hot the LT1 runs?
Thank you all for the feed back.
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It appears my LT1 ( from 1993 Vette) has an intake manifold leak. How hard would it be to do this work myself; on a scale of 1 -10 . Ten being very hard. Any qotches?
How about changing spark plugs doable with the engine in the car?
Also, can someone tell me how hot the LT1 runs?
Thank you all for the feed back.
I have a non LT1 SBC in mine, changing plugs is easy from under the car, the front bank is harder, especially the one behind the alternator, due to access, but is doable. Mine runs about 180 degrees, with an electric water pump and a Champion Aluminum radiator, I also have a thermostatically controlled engine oil cooler. Not sure how complex the LT1 intake is, but it should all be acessable from the top, I have swapped manifolds on mine before, just keep track of all the parts/fasteners. And take pictures before you disassemble!
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Maybe there's a member in your area with experience who can lend a hand and or just do it for you? It's not hard at all, very basic. But if you aren't sure of yourself and the fact you're even asking I'd hate to see you have issues.
There's some videos on youtube, no doubt, of intake/gasket replacements which are likely harder to access in F-body vehicles than in your Fiero. I'd take a peek at those and see if it's something you can handle.
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Maybe there's a member in your area with experience who can lend a hand and or just do it for you? It's not hard at all, very basic. But if you aren't sure of yourself and the fact you're even asking I'd hate to see you have issues.
There's some videos on youtube, no doubt, of intake/gasket replacements which are likely harder to access in F-body vehicles than in your Fiero. I'd take a peek at those and see if it's something you can handle.
I did check a few videos out. It seems straight forward. Just need to keep track of all the things I disconnect.
It's a piece of cake to change intake gasket and spark plugs, so a 1.
With the stock water pump my 97 LT-1 ran pretty hot, but when I switched over to remote electric water pump, it runs about 180-190F while driving, and 220F when idling for a while but goes down immediately to 180-190F when the radiator fan kicks on.
This is what I did on my Fiero. The water pump is installed at the front but you can istall it anywere you'd like. To avoid air pockets install it lower than the radiator like I did. The pump is a BMW(Bosch) part number that can be found at any Advance Auto or NAPA or O'Reilys. It's been tryed on daily drivers and track BMWs. The one thing that'll you'll need is the controller for that specific pump. It's made by a company called Tecomotive in Germany. I don't even use a thermostat, it has a setting for that.
Disregard the stock water pump, I'm using the stock engine configuration. I cut the impeller off just to use it as a pulley.
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This is what I did on my Fiero. The water pump is installed at the front but you can istall it anywere you'd like. To avoid air pockets install it lower than the radiator like I did. The pump is a BMW(Bosch) part number that can be found at any Advance Auto or NAPA or O'Reilys. It's been tryed on daily drivers and track BMWs. The one thing that'll you'll need is the controller for that specific pump. It's made by a company called Tecomotive in Germany. I don't even use a thermostat, it has a setting for that.
Disregard the stock water pump, I'm using the stock engine configuration. I cut the impeller off just to use it as a pulley.
Thank you for providing this option. Did you have to use a relay? Do you have the wiring diagram?
Thank you for providing this option. Did you have to use a relay? Do you have the wiring diagram?
The controller comes with instructions on how to wire it and it also comes with the connector for the pump. But to answer your question, no. It only uses a fuse for the pump but a relay for the fan control which I use the same OEM fan relay by running the signal wire from the controller to the fan relay.
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I have its older cousin the TPI, the Champion 3-core radiator is awesome. Even with working A/C it never gets hot. I have a 180 thermostat and 210 fan switch. Stock Fiero fan. Mine is running a short belt driven water pump, the pulley sticks out into the inner fender, I was able to space the plastic inner fender in some and make it weather tight from road spray and debris.
I must say, it was really easy to take the intake off. Job is definitely a 1 out of 10. I have a question regarding TB . The last owner had this fitting on the TB {RED ARROW and RED LINE) filled with gasket maker. I take it he wanted to block it off. It was drawing vacuum none the less.
Can someone tell me where this goes to and what it does? If one wanted to can I block it off again?
Here is a pic of the engine with intake off. Anything I should be concern with? Anything I should change now that the intake is off?
I used a burgundy scotch bright pad to clean the surface. Not sure if I should be using something else.
I believe that's for the EVAP control solenoid which needs a constant vaccum. The one on top (the bigger one) is for the PCV valve if I remember correctly. You can block it if you are not using emissions.
Hello All, I was able to find a way to bench test it without a PWM controller.
From the BMW forums:
A description of each of the 4 pins and what each needs to see in order to control the pump speed. I
Pin 1 is battery voltage Pin 2 is PWM signal Pin 3 is a test/BSD signal Pin 4 is Ground
Supplying +12volts to Pin 1 AND pin 2 (and grounding pin 4) should make it run full speed after a 'timeout' period of about 3-10 seconds. To vary speed based on PWM input on Pin 2, you need at least 3ms of an inturrupted high pulse in order for it to awake the pump. Keep that in mind when you decide on the PWM frequency and/or your duty cycle percent's.
The pump was taken from a 2008 BMW 328i its model CWA200. Specifications: Name: "Pierburg CWA200" Operation voltage: 8-16 volts Weight: approx. 2.15 kg Current consumption: 15A (16.5A max.) / (approx. 0.2mA in standby mode) Nominal diff. pressure: 0.45 bar * Flow rate: ca. 116 l/min @ 0.45bar / 166 l/min @ 0.30bar Speed: approx. 4500 rpm Temperature range: -40°C – 128°C (water) / -40°C – 140°C (ambient) Protection: IP67 FYI- used pump was only $20.00. I also ordered a generic PWM for another $20. I saw someone testing this pump with it and looks like it will work just fine.
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If you would have followed my advice you would not be asking this question. You will never have proper cooling trying to be cheap and run 12 volts to the BMW pump, it will not happen. Pump is designed to run on smart electronics not people trying to out smart it.
If you would have followed my advice you would not be asking this question. You will never have proper cooling trying to be cheap and run 12 volts to the BMW pump, it will not happen. Pump is designed to run on smart electronics not people trying to out smart it.
PWM has been ordered . I just wanted to ensure the pump I got worked.
Originally posted by str8maxn: PWM has been ordered . I just wanted to ensure the pump I got worked.
Good! You will not be disappointed! Make sure you read the entire manual. If you have any questions or concerns about setting up PM me if you need to! Mount the pump as low as possible
Good! You will not be disappointed! Make sure you read the entire manual. If you have any questions or concerns about setting up PM me if you need to! Mount the pump as low as possible
Man, I ran a bench test and the CWA200 moves.
QQ- what kinda of coolant are you running? While looking at a youtube video, I hear that G-48 coolant should be use to lubricate the pumps.
Sorry I am late to this. I have a 93 formula firebird LT1 in the back of mine. I run a stock water pump with a champion radiator in the front. The car runs normal Temps, heats to 220 ish when it is stuck in traffic (and I mean 45 mins of 2 mph traffic) runs 190 on the freeway. You do not need to run an electric pump, but since you are working that I hope it works. My issue was with the radiator, the car overheated when I first ran it. The new radiator took care of that.
I have not changed the plugs but the front 4 look pretty easy from under my car. It would all depend on your exhaust set up.
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I have a champion 3 row on order, I'll be taking one step at a time and see what works with the least amount of effort.
I am happy to say , replacing the intake gaskets was really easy. I was able to fix my intake vacuum leak. Unfortunately, I still have misfire. Hoping that replacing the spark plugs takes care of it.
Thank you to everyone for the great input and help.
Changing the spark plugs has gone pretty smooth, I was able to get to the first 4 ( closer to the trunk) by removing half the exhaust. The other 4 ( closer to the firewall with a few extensions /swivels and I had to cut down a 3/4 wrench.
Here are the plugs that were in the fiero. TB is located on the Right Side.
Please let me know If I should be concerned with anything. I replaced them with Bosch Double Iridium pre gapped at 0.055 . Old one were gapped at .045.