Engine CODES!!!!
#27
yeah that is weird that is just disappeared....my brother is an experienced mechanic who replaced my clutch and he said an air bubble in the system let it all bleed out. im not a mechanic and i cant work on cars so i go on his input alone....and the best cooling mod i have is probably my mishimoto radiator.
#28
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no that was me. i thought the differential would be outside the transmission. and another thing, i guess with lsd cars, if you spin the tires, they go in opposite directions but not with the cobalt so that was a little confusing. but he is more of a Pontiac guy.
#31
im not saying that, all i am saying that Pontiac and Chevrolet both fall under the General Motors banner, in our case the Cobalt is nearly identical to the Pontiac G5/Pursuit minus a few body panels
im just saying that being a "Pontiac guy" is not really an excuse for an "experienced mechanic" when it comes to relatively simple issues like this. i do not know your brother or anything but i did go back and look at the other thread about not being able to find the LSD and you said quote "me and my brother are replacing the clutch but we cant find where it is."
i am not trying to offend anyone i am just saying that if your brother is an "experienced mechanic" and cannot locate a differential, i would get somebody elses help
im just saying that being a "Pontiac guy" is not really an excuse for an "experienced mechanic" when it comes to relatively simple issues like this. i do not know your brother or anything but i did go back and look at the other thread about not being able to find the LSD and you said quote "me and my brother are replacing the clutch but we cant find where it is."
i am not trying to offend anyone i am just saying that if your brother is an "experienced mechanic" and cannot locate a differential, i would get somebody elses help
#32
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i guess i could understand that. that was immediately after detaching the tranny from the engine. he had it figured out in all of two minutes...but i wanted to double check.
#33
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but seriously though...do you guys think its safe for me to drive my car? i filled up my blowers coolant and have been taking it easy but i just want to know...is it just a matter of time before i replace an engine?
#34
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Keep driving it. On these cars you won't hear knock unless it's the piston knocking a valve. But you need to determine if there is a wiring issue for the IAT2 code or a bad sensor.
I suggest getting a intercepter gauge so you can watch IAT2 and KR.
I suggest getting a intercepter gauge so you can watch IAT2 and KR.
#37
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Isaac there are certain things you kinda need on these types of cars that should have been thought of before purchasing them. You don't have to have the gauge but it does help a lot. As would hp tuners so you can log (or know someone who can) to help determine if there are issues. Anytime you throw a supercharger or turbo on a car, it adds to the things you need to maintain or pay attn to. These cars aren't a great option for someone with no mechanical experience unless you got one new and had a warranty so the dealer could fix it for you.
You will learn a lot by reading the forums and wrenching on the car. But it may be slow going. Don't get offended at people who are trying to help due to you having no knowledge about what you are doing. You signed up for this when you purchased the car with it being several years old and needing service and maintenance. Spend time with the car and learn about how everything works.
You will learn a lot by reading the forums and wrenching on the car. But it may be slow going. Don't get offended at people who are trying to help due to you having no knowledge about what you are doing. You signed up for this when you purchased the car with it being several years old and needing service and maintenance. Spend time with the car and learn about how everything works.
#39
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Is your intercooler pump working? Is the coolant flowing when you take off the cap? Also, what pulley are you running? You should really think about getting some cooling mods to go along with your "stage 3". If your intercooler pump isn't working your IAT will be high
#40
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Isaac there are certain things you kinda need on these types of cars that should have been thought of before purchasing them. You don't have to have the gauge but it does help a lot. As would hp tuners so you can log (or know someone who can) to help determine if there are issues. Anytime you throw a supercharger or turbo on a car, it adds to the things you need to maintain or pay attn to. These cars aren't a great option for someone with no mechanical experience unless you got one new and had a warranty so the dealer could fix it for you.
You will learn a lot by reading the forums and wrenching on the car. But it may be slow going. Don't get offended at people who are trying to help due to you having no knowledge about what you are doing. You signed up for this when you purchased the car with it being several years old and needing service and maintenance. Spend time with the car and learn about how everything works.
You will learn a lot by reading the forums and wrenching on the car. But it may be slow going. Don't get offended at people who are trying to help due to you having no knowledge about what you are doing. You signed up for this when you purchased the car with it being several years old and needing service and maintenance. Spend time with the car and learn about how everything works.
thats actually some pretty damn good advice. i just wasnt aware of how much stuff really went into owning one of these cars. not that im not up for it. and i know i need better cooling mods... i just dont want to buy certain stuff until i know for a fact if im going turbo route or not.
#41
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Extensively research what all is involved with the turbo swap, it can be a fair amount of work. I would suggest you get everything else done first on the suspension, good tires etc, before even thing about a turbo. Much different going from low torque supercharger to high torque turbo.
#42
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Extensively research what all is involved with the turbo swap, it can be a fair amount of work. I would suggest you get everything else done first on the suspension, good tires etc, before even thing about a turbo. Much different going from low torque supercharger to high torque turbo.
#45
a Powell rebuilt f35 is around 2k i believe, more if you want 4.45 gears, really one of the only options out there for a rebuild. he is the only person i would trust with mine
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#49
if you look and are still unsure of if you have coolant flow you can also use a big flathead screwdriver in the filler tube, it should push the screwdriver to the side if coolant is flowing, just make sure you do this when the engine is cold