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by RJolly87
Fri Mar 22, 2024 1:04 am
Forum: Everything Electrical and Electronic
Topic: LED 9006/9005 bulbs?
Replies: 10
Views: 4405

Re: LED 9006/9005 bulbs?

I'd double check the alignment and beam pattern further back. It looks like the LED is throwing the beam higher.

I also recommend looking at the headlight housings to make sure the finish on the reflector isn't baked off.

I'm still a holdout for the 9012/9011 conversion with relay harnesses ...
by RJolly87
Sat Jan 27, 2024 1:35 am
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: Transmission cooler lines HELP
Replies: 4
Views: 1074

Re: Transmission cooler lines HELP

You can also have a shop that handles hydraulic lines replace the rubber section as well, assuming it is from a rubber hose failed
by RJolly87
Sat Jan 27, 2024 1:32 am
Forum: Introductions for new members
Topic: Still crusin'
Replies: 2
Views: 971

Re: Still crusin'

I'm curious if anyone has painted to body color. Would be curious to see
by RJolly87
Sat Jan 27, 2024 1:29 am
Forum: Bonneville GXP/Northstar Powered Cars
Topic: 2002 ssei concerned after intake gasket install
Replies: 3
Views: 26124

Re: 2002 ssei concerned after intake gasket install

Take it back to where the work was done and have them look at it.
by RJolly87
Tue Jan 09, 2024 1:39 am
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: Engine Turns Off @ Normal Temp
Replies: 5
Views: 2784

Re: Engine Turns Off @ Normal Temp

3800's will throw a Cam sensor related code (P034something) if there is a mismatch between 3x pulses signals of the crank sensor and correlated pulses of the cam sensor. I fought with this one, and it ended up being a failed crank position sensor in my case. It had already been throwing the code for ...
by RJolly87
Sun Apr 04, 2021 1:33 am
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: 1994 Bonneville SE, Trunk & Seat Head Rests
Replies: 2
Views: 1409

Re: 1994 Bonneville SE, Trunk & Seat Head Rests

I think the magic formula for the trunk involved moving the outer tails as well, and the understanding that it would contact the bumper cover if left stock.
by RJolly87
Sun Oct 25, 2020 3:10 pm
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: Harmonic blanacer replacement
Replies: 6
Views: 1762

Re: Harmonic blanacer replacement

As Matt said, belts could make sense if they are needed, but that's usually a stand alone repair right there.

Make sure you have the proper bolts for your pulley puller however. From what I understand, the 3800's have a thread pitch that is not typically included in a lot of universal kits, and ...
by RJolly87
Fri Oct 23, 2020 10:28 pm
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: Series I L67 Lower Intake Manifold Gasket failure (94 SSEi).
Replies: 2
Views: 1318

Re: Series I L67 Lower Intake Manifold Gasket failure (94 SS

I would clean everything, and confirm that is where coolant is actually coming from. It's also in the area of the throttle body gasket, as well as the coolant inlet to the throttle body/supercharger.

I am not saying the intake gaskets don't need to be changed after 25 years, but if it's a hassle ...
by RJolly87
Wed Oct 14, 2020 9:39 am
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: 94’ shakes when going uphill
Replies: 6
Views: 1043

Re: 94’ shakes when going uphill

96 SSEi wrote:does the check engine light flash when it shakes?
This vehicle will not do this. This behavior didn't start until OBD 2 in 1996.
by RJolly87
Mon Oct 12, 2020 9:39 am
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: 94’ shakes when going uphill
Replies: 6
Views: 1043

Re: 94’ shakes when going uphill

My 94 Regal also developed a misfire that became apparent under load, and would shake the car violently when it happened and the torque converter clutch was locked up.
by RJolly87
Mon Oct 12, 2020 9:36 am
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: 94’ shakes when going uphill
Replies: 6
Views: 1043

Re: 94’ shakes when going uphill

Shaking could be caused by a number of things, including a misfire. My 93 park Avenue also had an issue I never tracked down that caused it to never downshift out of overdrive with cruise control engaged, even when slowed below 45mph, which the pcm should never allow.

Is this the same car that is ...
by RJolly87
Mon Oct 12, 2020 9:32 am
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: 1994 Bonneville SE stalled and now wont start
Replies: 5
Views: 1011

Re: 1994 Bonneville SE stalled and now wont start

ICM does handle spark control until PCM commands the override, which should happen at 400rpm. It will even still control spark at operating speeds if no override signal is received by the computer, but it probably won't run right and it would set a code.

No spark has me wanting to focus in the icm ...
by RJolly87
Sun Oct 11, 2020 9:25 pm
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: 1994 Bonneville SE stalled and now wont start
Replies: 5
Views: 1011

Re: 1994 Bonneville SE stalled and now wont start

What scanner was used to scan it? This is the wretched OBD 1.5 generation.
by RJolly87
Wed Aug 12, 2020 7:38 am
Forum: 1987-1991
Topic: Replacing a harmonic balancer
Replies: 2
Views: 5441

Re: Replacing a harmonic balancer

Also, the bolt requires serious grunt to break loose. A good impact wrench is your best bet. And as was mentioned, look in to the bolts you need. Every time I see reference to a universal kit being used, they indicate that they had to buy bolts for it too. I bought my puller from rock auto ...
by RJolly87
Tue Jul 07, 2020 10:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Mods For Series I L27
Replies: 5
Views: 1908

Re: Mods For Series I L27

Unfortunately, the above posts are just about it.

Custom cold air intake and high flow cat will free it up a bit for pretty cheap. Porting and polishing will put a bit of pep in its step as well. There were some rockers that would fit series 1, but only the 94-95 heads if memory serves (bolt ...
by RJolly87
Tue Dec 10, 2019 11:09 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: Guess this leak...Oil Pressure Sending Sensor?
Replies: 12
Views: 2145

Re: Guess this leak...

Probably the oil pressure sender, which is a known painpoint in these cars.
by RJolly87
Sun Dec 01, 2019 12:22 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: 01 Bonneville SE Misfire on 3 and 6
Replies: 7
Views: 1348

Re: 01 Bonneville SE Misfire on 3 and 6

3 and 6 are batch fired at the same time off of the same coil, so I would check ignition components, primarily coil and ICM.
by RJolly87
Wed Aug 28, 2019 2:12 pm
Forum: 2000-2005 (other than GXP)
Topic: Strange Drivability Issue
Replies: 3
Views: 1396

Re: Strange Drivability Issue

I'm thinking a misfire of sorts. If it happens when the torque converter is locked up, it can be quite alarming, especially if the engine/transmission mounts are getting old and allow some play. At that point, there is essentially a solid connection from the engine through the drive train to the ...
by RJolly87
Sun Aug 18, 2019 12:06 pm
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: How to read codes on 1995 Bonneville with jumper
Replies: 5
Views: 2507

Re: How to read codes on 1995 Bonneville with jumper

With a compatible OBD 1 scanner.
by RJolly87
Sun Aug 18, 2019 12:05 am
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: How to read codes on 1995 Bonneville with jumper
Replies: 5
Views: 2507

Re: How to read codes on 1995 Bonneville with jumper

Codes cannot be flashed out of any 3800s past 1993. They must be scanned.