Bad night.. Lots of oil and lots of smoke (carnage pics)

"Remove the ignition coil assembly ground strap from the fender inner panel attaching screws."

Copied the above from previous post on engine removal procedure.
Does anyone know where on the fender this is located.??? I only know about the ground lead right at the coil pack to block.
Just curios for future troubleshooting of bad grounds related to the coils. Could be important.

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98 Riv, 102K Miles, EBC, LS1 Ft.Calipers, STB, Addco Rr Sway Bar, 180* stat., SSAC Headers, HF Cat, 1.9's,
105# springs, MPS 3.4, DHP tuned by the Deekster.

Rickw wrote:

"Remove the ignition coil assembly ground strap from the fender inner panel attaching screws."

Copied the above from previous post on engine removal procedure.
Does anyone know where on the fender this is located.??? I only know about the ground lead right at the coil pack to block.
Just curios for future troubleshooting of bad grounds related to the coils. Could be important.

IIRC it's about a 10-12 gauge black wire runs up from the passenger side frame rail, within a foot of the firewall, up to the ignition module.

There are a couple other 'grounds that time forgot' under the rear seat passenger side and under the drivers side dash. Have not had a problem with the underdash one and I think it could be ignored pretty much. If you are ever under the dash to work on the ratchet for the emergency brake, mess with it then. However - I check and clean the one under the rear seat along with regular battery maintenance. If you have an OE battery, once a year to make sure the vent pipes are still on right and check for corrosion ought to be enough.

Albertj lol

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1998 with all fac. opts. (exc. CD changer and subwoofer); 209,000 miles. Mods: KYB front struts, extra noise barriers, fire extinguisher, Magnecor 8mm plug wires, 4-note horn, custom-made stainless exhaust.

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Thanks Albert, will have to look for it and add it to the list.

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98 Riv, 102K Miles, EBC, LS1 Ft.Calipers, STB, Addco Rr Sway Bar, 180* stat., SSAC Headers, HF Cat, 1.9's,
105# springs, MPS 3.4, DHP tuned by the Deekster.

Last edited by albertj on Fri Oct 16, 2009 9:57 am; edited 1 time in total

Rickw wrote:

Thanks Albert, will have to look for it and add it to the list.

might want to look for a stud or a used-to-be-a-stud on that frame rail.

So basically there are 2 grounds on the passenger side frame rail. A fat one goes to the starter and a smaller one goes to that wire.

Albertj

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1998 with all fac. opts. (exc. CD changer and subwoofer); 209,000 miles. Mods: KYB front struts, extra noise barriers, fire extinguisher, Magnecor 8mm plug wires, 4-note horn, custom-made stainless exhaust.

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Thanks again, Will do before it's too cold to do it.
I have neglected looking under my back seat for a loooong time. I'm over due for some preventive maintenance on electrical / ground connections.
Would like to put some EDead under back seat area while I'm there also.

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98 Riv, 102K Miles, EBC, LS1 Ft.Calipers, STB, Addco Rr Sway Bar, 180* stat., SSAC Headers, HF Cat, 1.9's,
105# springs, MPS 3.4, DHP tuned by the Deekster.

Poll added... Take your votes...

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1.9RR's, SSAC, LQ4 maf and N*, Gen V-ported, L32 LIM ported and polished, L26 block, L67 heads, tune, E85, 65# injectors
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Rickw wrote:

What a dipshit, grow up.

deekster_caddy wrote:

LOL @ guessing Rick's age. Since we've gotten together a couple of times I won't guess wink

he'd probably hit me

Just tear the friggin thing down and post your results instead of posting a juvenile poll.

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98 Riv, 102K Miles, EBC, LS1 Ft.Calipers, STB, Addco Rr Sway Bar, 180* stat., SSAC Headers, HF Cat, 1.9's,
105# springs, MPS 3.4, DHP tuned by the Deekster.

98riviera98 wrote:

Poll added... Take your votes...

Travis, I 'dinged' you for that one.

And on behalf of RIck and myself, sorry about jacking your thread to talk about grounds.

Anyway - when life gives lemons, make lemonade and sell produce. Thinking about it, this might be a good time to get a used SC engine and overhaul it then install it in your Riv. Just think... the engine that embodies all the wisdom, hints and tips for powering a Riv that is quicker than 13 sec in the 1/4 mile... since you're in for some work anyway...

maybe a local vocational school will do the work if you buy the parts..

Albertj

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1998 with all fac. opts. (exc. CD changer and subwoofer); 209,000 miles. Mods: KYB front struts, extra noise barriers, fire extinguisher, Magnecor 8mm plug wires, 4-note horn, custom-made stainless exhaust.

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I'm guessing the notorious piston #3! (my 2nd guess is #4)

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You immature little baby. Wacking me with negatives......Ha,HA,HA

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98 Riv, 102K Miles, EBC, LS1 Ft.Calipers, STB, Addco Rr Sway Bar, 180* stat., SSAC Headers, HF Cat, 1.9's,
105# springs, MPS 3.4, DHP tuned by the Deekster.

lol troubleshooting by pole responces like a boss

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And a confession - I replaced my tensioner today. Whilst doing so I found another ground. There is a ground wire comes out of the bundle that goes to the ignition control module (ICM), and goes up behind a mounting bolt under the ICM. It's right by the block. I missed that one, I'm sorry.

Albert

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1998 with all fac. opts. (exc. CD changer and subwoofer); 209,000 miles. Mods: KYB front struts, extra noise barriers, fire extinguisher, Magnecor 8mm plug wires, 4-note horn, custom-made stainless exhaust.

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Dumbass #1 wrote:

98riviera98 wrote:

Poll added... Take your votes...

Travis, I 'dinged' you for that one.

And on behalf of RIck and myself, sorry about jacking your thread to talk about grounds.

Anyway - when life gives lemons, make lemonade and sell produce. Thinking about it, this might be a good time to get a used SC engine and overhaul it then install it in your Riv. Just think... the engine that embodies all the wisdom, hints and tips for powering a Riv that is quicker than 13 sec in the 1/4 mile... since you're in for some work anyway...

maybe a local vocational school will do the work if you buy the parts..

Albertj

My motor is half way out at the moment.. And i have a L26 waiting to go in... Don't be knocking my skillz brah

Dumbass #2 wrote:

Just tear the friggin thing down and post your results instead of posting a juvenile poll. suspect

You sir are retarded.. and I haven't given you a minus in about a month. i haven't gave anyone a + but AA a few times and Albertj(sp?) so go hide and fuck yourself pal....

Haven't taken the heads off my L67 so i can't tell you which piston ate the dust HOWEVER.. there were chunks of metal in the pan..

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1.9RR's, SSAC, LQ4 maf and N*, Gen V-ported, L32 LIM ported and polished, L26 block, L67 heads, tune, E85, 65# injectors
Worthy quotes:

Rickw wrote:

What a dipshit, grow up.

deekster_caddy wrote:

LOL @ guessing Rick's age. Since we've gotten together a couple of times I won't guess wink

he'd probably hit me

turtleman wrote:

lol troubleshooting by pole responces like a boss

You are a goofy some B17ch

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1.9RR's, SSAC, LQ4 maf and N*, Gen V-ported, L32 LIM ported and polished, L26 block, L67 heads, tune, E85, 65# injectors
Worthy quotes:

Rickw wrote:

What a dipshit, grow up.

deekster_caddy wrote:

LOL @ guessing Rick's age. Since we've gotten together a couple of times I won't guess wink

he'd probably hit me

98riviera98 wrote:

so go hide and fuck yourself pal....

BLOW ME< PUNK !!!!!!

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98 Riv, 102K Miles, EBC, LS1 Ft.Calipers, STB, Addco Rr Sway Bar, 180* stat., SSAC Headers, HF Cat, 1.9's,
105# springs, MPS 3.4, DHP tuned by the Deekster.