| Scottys Riv Problem Thread update 8/13 | |
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Mr.Riviera Expert
Name : Matthew Age : 38 Location : Florida Joined : 2007-01-17 Post Count : 4394 Merit : 101
| Subject: Re: Scottys Riv Problem Thread update 8/13 Thu Jul 16, 2009 8:12 pm | |
| understand, and not a problem. are you still leaving out of town tomorrow? _________________ 1996 with 254k miles, L32 4" FWI -> ported N* -> Ported Gen V w/3.0" Pulley, Stage 3 Phenolic I/C, ZZP FMHE, 1.84 RR, Headers and 3" pipe to mufflers, F-body brakes, and lowered on Eibachs. -RIP AMG C400 White on black. Stage 2 w/E30 - 11.9@117 -daily | |
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xxsupergman25xx Aficionado
Name : Scotty Age : 37 Location : Pittsburgh, PA Joined : 2007-03-03 Post Count : 1251 Merit : 13
| Subject: Re: Scottys Riv Problem Thread update 8/13 Thu Jul 16, 2009 10:17 pm | |
| yes sir..leavin 2morro morning. i swear im either crazy paranoid...or something is weird.. my cars steering was def tilted a good bot to the right...and was vibratin a good bit during stops...not a lot..but enough to notice.. went in yesterday and from what i know they didnt touch anything like that...if so..they didnt tell me or charge me...but the car now seems straighter and doesnt vibrate. and the coupler doesnt make much noise now. weiiiiiirdddddddddddd
can some one show me a pic of what the wire harness is? thanks | |
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albertj Master
Name : Location : Finger Lakes of New York State Joined : 2007-05-31 Post Count : 8685 Merit : 181
| Subject: Re: Scottys Riv Problem Thread update 8/13 Fri Jul 17, 2009 9:09 pm | |
| ...not really, it can be easier to replace crank sensor if you take off the pass side wheel, and if it was mis-fitted to the car the R&R may have straightened something out.
Albertj
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xxsupergman25xx Aficionado
Name : Scotty Age : 37 Location : Pittsburgh, PA Joined : 2007-03-03 Post Count : 1251 Merit : 13
| Subject: Re: Scottys Riv Problem Thread update 8/13 Thu Aug 13, 2009 2:18 pm | |
| the WOOOOESSSSSSS continue. this is absolutely phenomenal.
so i called my warranty company...they cover the SC coupler!!! sweeettt! my dads garage didnt know exactly how to do it...so we called a bunch of garages that knew how. i take it over this morning(40 minute drive)... he calls me an hour later...your power steering pulley is going..not ur coupler. i reply, i know the coupler is bad, theres a bunch of play in it. he replies, yes sir, the coupler is going bad..but not bad enough to replace it. ...i tell him not to do anything to my car. im going to pick it up later. ill be payin the guy 50 bucks to do NOTHING. ontop of the 200 bucks i paid the guy in florida to do NOTHING!!!! awesommeee
so...list of problems STILL need new wire harness(SES Light still on)..hefty price tag. NEED to get the cracked exhaust manifold fixed. not sure. need steering pump pulley. not sure should get new rotors. shouldnt be bad. door is out of alignment. not sure. | |
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AA Administrator
Name : Aaron Age : 47 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13 Post Count : 18452 Merit : 252
| Subject: Re: Scottys Riv Problem Thread update 8/13 Thu Aug 13, 2009 2:44 pm | |
| You didn't really pay him $50 for nothing. You paid him $50 for his opinion and an hour of his time, which normally costs $75 these days. So I'd say he did you a favor.
Is it possible he's right? If a professional mechanic told me my power steering was on the way out, I'd listen to him. And from what he said about the SC coupler, he's sorta right about that, too. The worn coupler really isn't a serious concern - it's mostly just noise. Worst case scenario: the coupler actually fractures (NEVER heard of this happening) and then you have to replace it for sure. Maybe you need to throw a new belt on, too. _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30 3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^ | |
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Rickw Guru
Name : Rick Location : Lancaster, MA Joined : 2008-09-13 Post Count : 6282 Merit : 119
| Subject: Re: Scottys Riv Problem Thread update 8/13 Thu Aug 13, 2009 3:10 pm | |
| Isn't the pulley covered under your warranty? Mine were when i had a warranty. | |
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xxsupergman25xx Aficionado
Name : Scotty Age : 37 Location : Pittsburgh, PA Joined : 2007-03-03 Post Count : 1251 Merit : 13
| Subject: Re: Scottys Riv Problem Thread update 8/13 Thu Aug 13, 2009 3:47 pm | |
| - AA wrote:
- You didn't really pay him $50 for nothing. You paid him $50 for his opinion and an hour of his time, which normally costs $75 these days. So I'd say he did you a favor.
Is it possible he's right? If a professional mechanic told me my power steering was on the way out, I'd listen to him. And from what he said about the SC coupler, he's sorta right about that, too. The worn coupler really isn't a serious concern - it's mostly just noise. Worst case scenario: the coupler actually fractures (NEVER heard of this happening) and then you have to replace it for sure. Maybe you need to throw a new belt on, too. i already had it diagnosed by a different mechanic. i knew the entire pump is going bad. we went to him because his garage knows how to do the coupler and covered under warranty....NOT to have him diagnose other problems. the belt is just over a year old. dont need a new one. pulley not covered by the warranty i have. | |
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xxsupergman25xx Aficionado
Name : Scotty Age : 37 Location : Pittsburgh, PA Joined : 2007-03-03 Post Count : 1251 Merit : 13
| Subject: Re: Scottys Riv Problem Thread update 8/13 Tue Sep 01, 2009 7:34 pm | |
| so...get this....more luck for me...how bout my dad told me today they dont make a wire harness for the riviera anymore. they dont want me to get a used one either...im supposed to take it down one of these days to have them look at it to see what theyre goin to do to it. cant freakin win! lol | |
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robotennis61 Guru
Name : robotennis Age : 63 Location : las vegas Joined : 2007-12-17 Post Count : 5562 Merit : 143
| Subject: Re: Scottys Riv Problem Thread update 8/13 Tue Sep 01, 2009 7:38 pm | |
| why do you need a new harness? just because the ses light stays on? | |
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xxsupergman25xx Aficionado
Name : Scotty Age : 37 Location : Pittsburgh, PA Joined : 2007-03-03 Post Count : 1251 Merit : 13
| Subject: Re: Scottys Riv Problem Thread update 8/13 Tue Sep 01, 2009 7:59 pm | |
| yeah...and when the light is on i get 12-13 mpg city or highway. cam sensor error code. 0431 if i remember correctly(cam sensor) sensor was replaced and didnt do anything. he rediagnosed it and said the the wires the cover of the harness was melted threw and now the wires are. | |
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robotennis61 Guru
Name : robotennis Age : 63 Location : las vegas Joined : 2007-12-17 Post Count : 5562 Merit : 143
| Subject: Re: Scottys Riv Problem Thread update 8/13 Tue Sep 01, 2009 8:27 pm | |
| xxSUP wrote: said the the wires the cover of the harness was melted threw and now the wires are. huh? wires can be repaired scotty. find the source,no need to replace the entire harness.... | |
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xxsupergman25xx Aficionado
Name : Scotty Age : 37 Location : Pittsburgh, PA Joined : 2007-03-03 Post Count : 1251 Merit : 13
| Subject: Re: Scottys Riv Problem Thread update 8/13 Tue Sep 01, 2009 8:32 pm | |
| thats what i think theyre goin to try and do. i will be happy if theyre successful and save me 120 bucks lol | |
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robotennis61 Guru
Name : robotennis Age : 63 Location : las vegas Joined : 2007-12-17 Post Count : 5562 Merit : 143
| Subject: Re: Scottys Riv Problem Thread update 8/13 Tue Sep 01, 2009 11:34 pm | |
| a $120 bucks is what a new harness costs? thats cheap | |
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xxsupergman25xx Aficionado
Name : Scotty Age : 37 Location : Pittsburgh, PA Joined : 2007-03-03 Post Count : 1251 Merit : 13
| Subject: Re: Scottys Riv Problem Thread update 8/13 Tue Oct 20, 2009 12:00 pm | |
| yyyyayyyyyyyy!!!!!!! let the moneeyyy dump continuuueeee!!!!!!! rear rotors rear brakes lower arm control and something else i forget. some ball joint. $600
plus i still need to fix the check engine light which will cost a min of 200. still need the front exhaust manifold welded. | |
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Eldo Expert
Name : Mark Age : 59 Location : West Salem, Oregon... FINALLY Joined : 2009-04-09 Post Count : 3174 Merit : 104
| Subject: Re: Scottys Riv Problem Thread update 8/13 Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:16 pm | |
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L67 Aficionado
Name : Matt Joined : 2007-06-05 Post Count : 1125 Merit : 37
| Subject: Re: Scottys Riv Problem Thread update 8/13 Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:24 pm | |
| - Eldo wrote:
- Scotty, instead of welding the exhaust manifold, look here:
https://rivperformance.editboard.com/for-sale-f22/stock-front-exhaust-manifold-t6205.htm
There are at least 2 front manifolds on this thread, starting at $15... Who knows, if you keep checking the For Sale section, you might even find other parts you need. Just have to make sure the Series I manifold is the same as the Series II. Can anyone confirm? Although for $15 i guess it wouldn't really be much lost if it turned out to be different. Try to get a pic of your manifold Scotty! | |
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woggy Enthusiast
Name : Paul Age : 62 Location : Altoona, Florida (Somewhere in the ocala national forest) Joined : 2009-04-28 Post Count : 201 Merit : 7
| Subject: Re: Scottys Riv Problem Thread update 8/13 Tue Oct 20, 2009 4:00 pm | |
| series 2 will not fit a series1. the spacing of the ports are different. | |
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xxsupergman25xx Aficionado
Name : Scotty Age : 37 Location : Pittsburgh, PA Joined : 2007-03-03 Post Count : 1251 Merit : 13
| Subject: Re: Scottys Riv Problem Thread update 8/13 Tue Oct 20, 2009 5:12 pm | |
| lol weve gone over this in so many manifold threads. series 1 looks like oo o
sereies 2 looks ooo | |
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L67 Aficionado
Name : Matt Joined : 2007-06-05 Post Count : 1125 Merit : 37
| Subject: Re: Scottys Riv Problem Thread update 8/13 Tue Oct 20, 2009 6:38 pm | |
| - xxsupergman25xx wrote:
- lol weve gone over this in so many manifold threads.
series 1 looks like oo o
sereies 2 looks ooo Are there any junkyards around you? There's plenty of GM cars that utilized the Series I 3800, maybe you could score one for like $5. | |
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