--------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 246 AUTOMOTIVE Ref: F2U00003 Date: 02/24/98 From: JOHN PUMMILL Time: 05:28am \/To: RUBEN LOPEZ (Read 0 times) Subj: TCC Lockup RL> And it also explains the blue smoke coming out of my RL> mufflers after pulling tree trunks for about an hour in RL> first reaching only about 15mph at the fastest. Quite possible. Your torque factor should come up with the engine running properly. You may want to drop in a new O2 sensor while you are at it. RL> Ooogabooga! Hm... Howbout fuel additives? "Suber octane RL> boost" an what such? Not much to them at all. Very little difference between them and plain gas. Until you start to mix chemicals known to act as oxygenators you will get minimal results. I think 104+ adds a whopping .5 or .7 to the octane. --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Running from the Klan in the Fiero (1:123/30) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 246 AUTOMOTIVE Ref: F2U00004 Date: 02/23/98 From: VERN FAULKNER Time: 08:45pm \/To: ROY J. TELLASON (Read 0 times) Subj: Active Handling VF> there is often a little van taking photo-radar pictures. The VF> problem? They are parked right in front of a multi-use VF> pedestrian/cycling path. Right in front of the "NO PARKING" VF> symbol. RJT> So have you complained about it at all? If so, what was the response? I've not yet complained. I doubt that much would happen if I did. I will, at some point, when I see it again. 'Cept I'll take some stats, first. I've always been in too much of a hurry (getting to work) to scribble down the vital sadistics.... --- Maximus/2 3.01 * Origin: Warm Fire, Hearty Helpings - Fox n' Dragon Inn (1:340/44) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 246 AUTOMOTIVE Ref: F2U00005 Date: 02/24/98 From: JAN DEBOER Time: 01:32pm \/To: ROY J. TELLASON (Read 0 times) Subj: Cold Tranny RJT> Speaking of Chrysler transmissions, the one in my Dodge is acting a RJT> little strange. When I first start up the car, it just doesn't wanna RJT> go, seems like it's slipping or something. After it warms up a bit, RJT> things are just fine... My '89 Shadow with 3 speed auto tranny started acting up in its fourth year. In cold winter weather, with engine/tranny cold, i.e. overnight, when starting out it shifts fine from 1st to 2nd, but doesn't want to shift from 2nd to 3rd. The engine races, but the tranny just slips. Once the 2nd to third shift does happen once or twice, and I have driven a few blocks, from then all is normal. Chrysler dealer recommended tranny fluid/filter change and band adjustment. Let them do it, but no improvement afterward. In view of the lack of trustworthy transmission shops, the high cost of a tranny teardown, and the general level of incompetence out there, I decided to just live with the problem until it worsens. That was four years ago! If I'm starting out and the temperature is low, I hold the shift selector in '2' instead of 'D', accelerate well beyond the normal 2-3 shift point, and release the accelerator while simultaneously shifting from '2' to 'D', thus _forcing_ a 2-3 upshift. From then on, it behaves normally, until the next stone cold start. The fluid level is fine, have never had any loss of fluid from this transmssion. I understand the three speed is reputedly the most reliable Chrysler transmission, but I have heard others complain of this recalcitrant shifting and slipping problem. What I haven't heard is whether repair is possible without pulling the tranny from the vehicle. Until it worsens, I prefer to live with the problem, being fearful of other problems being introduced in the course of 'repair'. --- Everything/2 * Origin: Tiny's BBS - Inet: tinys.oix.com / On,Canada (1:229/600) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 246 AUTOMOTIVE Ref: F2U00006 Date: 02/24/98 From: JAN DEBOER Time: 02:02pm \/To: JOHN FAERBER (Read 0 times) Subj: Insurance Rates Go Up? On 23 Feb 98 03:13:18 John Faerber wrote to All... JF> The police came out and she admitted to them that she JF> was at fault. I have not had so much as a parking JF> ticket in the last 20 yrs, my last claim was maybe 10 JF> yrs ago for a tow when the car would not start. Given JF> this info, and the fact the accident was not my fault, JF> will my rates go up as a result of this claim? Shouldn't! When a (woman!) driver ran a red light while turning left, and hit me, it didn't affect my rates. Why not check with your insurance agent? JF> BTW, we are both insured with the same company if that JF> would make a difference. Shouldn't. BTW, since you're not at fault, make sure the other party pays for a rental vehicle for you while yours is being repaired. --- Everything/2 * Origin: Tiny's BBS - Inet: tinys.oix.com / On,Canada (1:229/600) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 246 AUTOMOTIVE Ref: F2U00007 Date: 02/24/98 From: JAN DEBOER Time: 02:27pm \/To: JOHN FAERBER (Read 0 times) Subj: Shadow diagnosis On 23 Feb 98 15:04:32 John Faerber wrote to Jan Deboer... JF> My Dads 87 Sundance with the same engine had this JF> problem at one time. It ws the MAP sensor, has run just JF> fine since it was replaced 2 yrs ago. Check the error JF> cofes, as it came up as MAP sensor on his. He does not JF> have cruise, though. Just went out to check for codes, but I ain't going to get any - found the battery totally dead! After just sitting for two days. No lights left on, either. Hmmmmm. I really don't suspect the map sensor. I had it fail on my '89 last fall. I wouldn't have noticed, had it not been for the "check engine" light coming on. The idle, other than a bit low, didn't seem affected. So, now I've got THREE faults! AARRRGGGHHHHH! Wonder if they're related? --- Everything/2 * Origin: Tiny's BBS - Inet: tinys.oix.com / On,Canada (1:229/600) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 246 AUTOMOTIVE Ref: F2U00008 Date: 02/24/98 From: JAN DEBOER Time: 02:06pm \/To: JOHN FAERBER (Read 0 times) Subj: Timing belt lifespan? On 23 Feb 98 15:06:14 John Faerber wrote to Jan Deboer... JD> the manual or the shop manual. JD> Anyone know what the normal lifespan of these belts is? JF> I believe it is 60,000 miles as the suggested JF> replacement interval. I have seen that figure quoted for interference engines, so presumably it is much on the conservative side. Since that translates into roughly 100k kilometres, I'm running on borrowed time. I'm still curious as to anyone's experience with running one of these unitl it breaks. I'm also wondering about variation in quality. Canadian Tire wants fifteen dollars for the belt, Chrysler wants $38! Same belt, or do you get what you pay for? --- Everything/2 * Origin: Tiny's BBS - Inet: tinys.oix.com / On,Canada (1:229/600) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 246 AUTOMOTIVE Ref: F2U00009 Date: 02/24/98 From: JOHN FAERBER Time: 06:16pm \/To: DON DELLMANN (Read 0 times) Subj: Insurance Rates Go Up? JF> difference. DD> Depends on the Company. If you're with a "Stock" company, probably not. DD> If you're with a "Mutual" company, they probably will. In fact, with a Can you help me with difference between Stock and Mutual? --- Maximus/2 3.01 * Origin: * MacSavvy OS/2 BBS * Dallas, Texas * 972-250-4479 * (1:124/1208) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 246 AUTOMOTIVE Ref: F2U00010 Date: 02/18/98 From: MARK LOGSDON Time: 09:21pm \/To: JAY EMRIE (Read 0 times) Subj: Vehicle Confiscation JE> ML>When you select the headlamps ON, the computer briefly turns on the JE> ML>power for a fraction of a second. This is just long enough to apply JE> ML>a thermal shock to break the filament if it's ready to expire. Then JE> ML>for a few milliseconds, the switch is opened and continuity is JE> ML>checked. It matters little to the driver since this all occurs in a JE> ML>matter of a few milliseconds, i.e., in a blink of an eye. JE> JE> ML>That's the approach I use to check relay coils, solenoids, and valve JE> ML>drivers, and I don't see why it wouldn't work with lamps. JE> JE> I guess I'm confused. JE> First just how do you use this procedure? I thought I explained it above. What is it you don't understand? Can you be specific, please? I'm sure it helps to have a schematic, but I did draw one earlier. In fact I drew two schemes, one of which had an LED (of an optoisolator) across the load, and the other of which had an LED across the switch. Either method can detect an open load when the load (driver) switch is off. JE> Secondly, why go to such a complicated procedure to check JE> relay coils, solenoids, and valve drivers (what ever valve drivers JE> are)? A valve driver is a switching transistor that provides current (or interrupts current) to a solenoid-operated valve, a torquemotor-operated valve, or a stepper-motor operated valve. Don't forget that I work on aircraft engines where people's lives depend on the reliability of valves, switches, and sensors. Therefore we employ various diagnostic methods to detect failures BEFORE takeoff or BEFORE a critical component is needed in flight. JE> A simple visual inspection will tell one whether the relay or JE> solenoid has picked or not and the same applies assuming valve Is a JE> mechanical vlave and not a vacuum tube. If not visible, then a simple JE> continuity check will do the job - when the circuit is deactivated JE> (voltage removed). In working on computers and all ancillary equipment I couldn't agree more, but sometimes you need to know whether a sensor or load is functioning, and it might be inconvenient, costly, or hazardous to perform a visual diagnosis. ABS is a good example. The ABS performs a self test. You would not want a failure of ABS, nor would it be convenient to perform a visual or manual electrical test of the ABS system each time you started your engine. That's why it's done electronically. perhaps --- QScan/PCB v1.19b / 01-0232 * Origin: IBMNet Connection - Indpls, IN - 317-882-5575 28.8 USR (1:231/1) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 246 AUTOMOTIVE Ref: F2U00011 Date: 02/23/98 From: MARC GERGES Time: 08:41am \/To: DEVIN DIMITRI (Read 0 times) Subj: 225 hp Neon? Salut Devin! MG>> It's another point of view. Most cars sold here are considerably MG>> slowe than 10 seconds, and the really fast cars are under 9. So 7 is MG>> really DD> Wait a second, aren't you hailing from Germany DD> or Switzerland? I thought that you would have lots of BMWs and Audis DD> and other cars there. Aren't all of those very quick too? From Luxembourg. But there's only one hill between my room window and a view to Germany. Sure, there are a lot of Audis, BMW's and the like. But mostly the cheap ones, and they are slow (an Audi A4 with 90 or one with 100 hp is not extremely fast), and there are by far more smaller and slower cars. cu .\\arc ... Dumb luck beats sound planning every time. Trust me. --- * Origin: sympathy for the debil (2:270/47) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 246 AUTOMOTIVE Ref: F2U00012 Date: 02/23/98 From: MARC GERGES Time: 08:43am \/To: DEVIN DIMITRI (Read 0 times) Subj: 225 hp Neon? Salut Devin! MG>> Right, that's what I mean too. MG>> You put the car on it, go in the second highest or highest gear MG>> to the maximum and let it come back. The dyno measures the power MG>> applied and the power eaten when the car slows down and from the MG>> difference calcul the engine power. DD> Ok, let me clarify further. Indicated HP, which is what the formula DD> i gave you determines, does not take into account friction or DD> imperfect mixing of the fuel or backpressure or anything. It is a DD> number that you can't determine experimentally because there are all DD> the things I mentioned in the real world. A-ha. Which means all this calculating is basically brain massage without real results :-) MG>> Grmmph... I'll have to convert this to metric measures MG>> to find out abo it, but I'll do and check with cars I have the MG>> specs of. DD> Sorry i didn't convert it for you. If you use it on the specs that DD> you have, the MEP slot will be empty, and if you try to get that DD> number by solving the equation using whatever number you have for DD> BHP, you'll come up with the BMEP, which is worthless from anything DD> but an academic standpoint. I see. I basically got the understanding of the formula (it took me an hour tough, with the conversions), but it's absolutely worthless for practical e. cu .\\arc ... Eagles may soar but weasels aren't sucked into jet engines! --- * Origin: sympathy for the debil (2:270/47)