I will check out removing the dash when it warms up or when I am at a friends with a heated garage. Tackling this in sub-zero temps doesn't sound like a found project.

Marmot

Does this car have the 5 Band Eq stereo with steering wheel controls?
Yes

Once in a while when the radio is fading, I can bounce my fist off the dash to get a better signal. I am guessing the science behind this is a loose connection.

Anyone have a topic link for dismantling the dash so I can ...

Thanks for the info.

Re: the center lead in the antenna coax
Are you referring to the actual wire in the coax and that it might be damaged (ie cracked)? If that is the case, I am guessing I am SOL unless I want to pull new coax.

Are the two best places to check the coax: the back of the stock ...

I am sure this has been covered numerous times. I haven't been able to find the topic(s) though. If anyone has a link to topics that has covered the shoddy stock radios in the Bonnevilles, please post the link so we don't have to rehash it.

Anyway....my ride is a 93 Bonneville SE. It is a good ...

So y'all live in the south and don't need engine heaters.

Marmot

I might be heading back to Nodak to work this winter. I need an engine/block heater in my 93 Bonnevizzle if I go back there to work. What is the best way to go? Frost plug, lower radiator hose, engine heater? This will be a DIY.

Marmot

Yeah, those Chevies are fun to drive, but rather short on power when loaded (especially after driving diesel) I think this is the only C70 pic I have.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/finlost/Harvest%202007/dsc01105.jpg

This is the diesel rig I was driving. Cat motor with a 4.11 rearend ...

We have a big gallon jug of Lucas Oil stabilizer we got at Runnings, and use it in our older vehicles. (65 C60 Grain Truck) I don't have any proof it does any good, but it hasn't hurt anything.
I just returned home from northwestern Minnesota after driving grain truck throughout the month of ...

I am suspicious of the mileage. I bought this car from an uncle 3-1/2 years ago. I have put on 65K since I bought it from him. My uncles have been known to have "issues" with odometer cables.

Marmot

I actually found the trans fix at Wally World. I had to go to NAPA to find Sea Foam Trans Tune. Fleet Farm has the Lucas oil stabilizer.

Which Fleet Farm are you at? I frequent the Fleet Farm in Brainerd/Baxter.

Marmot

My Bonnevizzle certainly has seen better days. I am hoping to drive it for two more winters and then anything after that would be a bonus in my mind.

My main concern is the transmission has issues in the winter. Today, I am going to replace the tranny filte and add Lucas Transmission Fix. A local ...

The screws holding the IAC were removed without issue. Hmmmm... your 93 must be a different vintage than mine. My IAC is a screw in one like this
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh18/Lytnbug/Bonneville/IAC.gif

The IAC on my Bonnevizzle has two plastic wings with a small bolt going into ...

The TPS is replaced and now my Bonnevizzle is patiently waiting to hit the road.

I can never get a seal with the paper thermostat gaskets, so I use silicone gasket sealant. It says to wait 24 hours for the silicone to cure. I did start it for a second just to make sure she still runs. All is good ...

Like I said before, you can loosen the two screws with a pair of vicegrips and then the screws should turn out by hand. That worked for me. :wink:
The screws holding the TPS weren't even close to coming out. I ended up removing the throttle body to get at the screws holding the TPS. With the ...

I am passing on the IAC for now. I decided against spending $70 (or was it a $105) on a part that may not be having issues.

I may pass on removing the throttle body also if it is a PITA as I am not the most skilled mechanic.

Marmot

willwren wrote:Just an FYI, you don't have to remove the TB to change the TPS.

Thanks for the heads up on that.

Marmot

Oh......I didn't intend a SeaFoam inoculation to solve my idle problems.

As long as I will have the throttle body off, I figured I would run some SeaFoam through the vacuum line beforehand. When I take the throttle body off to get at the TPS, I plan to clean it thoroughly (per the instructions in ...

Another quick item....

As I previously stated, no one will ever mistake me for an auto mechanic. I have read to use the brake booster vacuum line for a Sea Foam treatment. In the attached pic, have I properly identified the brake booster vacuum line?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/finlost ...

I just came in from the garage. I unplugged the TPS and it idled close to the speed it should be idling. Is it a safe bet to forgo the IAC?

Marmot

I don't have access to a scanning tool. The local parts store doesn't have one for use either. I somewhat live in the sticks. It is not very convenient to drive to hopefully find an auto parts store with a scanning tool available for use.

Depending how difficult the tear down and reassembly of the ...