RFF

Problem was I had a leaky water pump that was dripping on the belt. I was going to take it to the mechanic but I decided to just skip the first day of college. Between me and my dad it wasn't hard at all. We really only had one problem. I installed a Hypertech 160 T-Stat and for some reason the T-Stat would not open. Car got one notch below the redline before I shut it off. Turned the car back on about 10 mins later and everything is workin fine.

New pump



Old Pump



I found a few things while doing the install too. The reason I have been having starting problems is because of this thing.



Yep, a toasted blaster coil connector. I cleaned it up and regreased the connection but still the coil needs to be replaced.

Second thing I found out was the bottom of elbow was ripped and the person who put it one made it to where the lip was tucted up in the elbow. So yeah I have been sucking up dirt for long time.

And look how dirty butter flys are and they were even sticking. A little chemical cleaner and the butter fly look better and are not sticking, still need a new elbow though.

archemedes

not bad fairly simple fix too

NoRiceInside

yeah its good that you got to see how much of a retard the previous owner was. mine thought tar was a suitable weatherstripping adhesive.

NoRiceInside

then again i use zip ties to hold my brake lines to the axle and to hold the power antenna in. i think its okay though cuz both of those are custom installations, so i think zip tipes are okay

archemedes

that's truely kustom

camaro94

my hubby lives by the zip tie....


glad its all fixed, Chris.

NoRiceInside

hey we gotta few posts outta trying to figure it out though

97z2801ss

Got tons of TB cleaner if u need some.