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Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-01-2018, 08:41 PM
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Posted By GP67
Been busy. I pulled the valve cover and the...

Been busy.
I pulled the valve cover and the timing chain is loose to the point I can lift it up off the sprocket teeth. Droops below the top chain guide say 1/2 inch or so.
The next thing I'm...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-20-2018, 10:18 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 8,189
Posted By GP67
It is a chain, I typed belt in error. This is an...

It is a chain, I typed belt in error. This is an interference engine which means if the chain broke then the pistons most likely did a dance with the valves and bent them.
If the chain just jumped I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-19-2018, 05:35 PM
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Posted By GP67
I took off the oil cap and marked the camshaft....

I took off the oil cap and marked the camshaft. Turned over the engine and got no action.
Timing belt is toast correct?
If so, I'm going to pull off the valve cover and confirm it.
On the right...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-18-2018, 04:50 PM
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Posted By GP67
Is this possible? If so, I will do this right now?

Is this possible? If so, I will do this right now?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-18-2018, 04:48 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 8,189
Posted By GP67
I'm going to have to pick up a tool to check the...

I'm going to have to pick up a tool to check the compression so that's it for today. I would like to know why I'm backfiring through the throttle body?
Any input there?

Another troubling thing...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-18-2018, 04:05 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 8,189
Posted By GP67
Unfortunately I don't have the old ignition...

Unfortunately I don't have the old ignition module. I returned it to autozone when they gave me a replacement. I only changed it because I was replacing the coil packs and figured all new parts was a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-18-2018, 03:05 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 8,189
Posted By GP67
I'm starting to believe the timing chain is...

I'm starting to believe the timing chain is broken. The engine sounds like it has no compression. But I don't know.
When I put the scanner on live data and crank it over the rpm read 147, but if...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-18-2018, 02:50 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 8,189
Posted By GP67
It says no codes stored. No codes pending. I...

It says no codes stored. No codes pending.
I cranked it over for live data, it did not start, RPM went as high as 147 then to 0..

I also got a backfire through the throttle body.

Open to all...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-18-2018, 12:57 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 8,189
Posted By GP67
Putting 4 fresh plugs in it now to see if it'll...

Putting 4 fresh plugs in it now to see if it'll start and then get those P codes.
Not 100% sure how this scanner works but from what I see on YouTube for this model Autolink 319 ODB2 scanner I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-17-2018, 07:07 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 8,189
Posted By GP67
These are the places that have red X's beside...

These are the places that have red X's beside them.
Test was done with ignition on.

Cat = RED x

Evap = RED X

O2's = RED X

HRT = RED X
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-17-2018, 06:16 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 8,189
Posted By GP67
Been busy. Just now picked up a scanner. Do or...

Been busy. Just now picked up a scanner.
Do or die time....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-13-2018, 06:37 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 8,189
Posted By GP67
I will buy a odb2 scanner tomorrow. I've been...

I will buy a odb2 scanner tomorrow.
I've been looking for a suitable flex pipe adaptor to install to the exhaust manifold and cut the pipe and weld it in place. This option is not available on the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-13-2018, 01:27 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 8,189
Posted By GP67
New problem. The car was running great after...

New problem.
The car was running great after fixing the fuel pump relay problem in the under hood compartment.

I did not repair the flex pipe off the exhaust manifold and one morning I started...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-10-2018, 05:01 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 8,189
Posted By GP67
After getting the box apart and not being able to...

After getting the box apart and not being able to determine which connection went to the relay. I took a small blade and squeezed the terminal connection close together. The relay post #30 fits snug...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-06-2018, 05:54 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 8,189
Posted By GP67
Post #148 First picture Gray wire ...

Post #148
First picture
Gray wire
Green/White wire
Black wire

I only see three wires to and from fuel pump relay.
Am I reading this correctly.
I am trying to locate them in the power...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-06-2018, 05:27 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 8,189
Posted By GP67
474833474833474833I got the box power...

474833474833474833I got the box power distribution box apart.

Looking at this wiring schematic it appears there are only 3 different color wires for the fuel pump relay.

Gray
Green with White...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-04-2018, 12:59 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 8,189
Posted By GP67
Power distribution box under the hood removal...

Power distribution box under the hood removal procedures needed.
Refresher: 2004 Grand am se 2.2

I'm having trouble removing the box to check the terminals. Pin 30 to the fuel pump has been...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-19-2017, 12:05 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 8,189
Posted By GP67
This car just likes to present new problems. ...

This car just likes to present new problems.

Gear selector stuck in park.
Button wouldn't depress after engine start.
Shut it off,

depressed shift button,
reached across and started car,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-10-2017, 03:24 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 8,189
Posted By GP67
I replaced the relay with a new one. Instead of...

I replaced the relay with a new one. Instead of removing the under-hood fuse box I made 2 metal sleeves for the relay legs to slip into. The relay fits snug. I haven't had any problems since. The new...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-19-2017, 03:56 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 8,189
Posted By GP67
You called it on the meter. 10 amp fuse. ...

You called it on the meter. 10 amp fuse.


I have a question though before I do this , I'm going to do it regardless but want to know... Shouldn't I get a reading of no more than 7 amps anyway?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-19-2017, 03:24 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 8,189
Posted By GP67
Thanks.. Going to go get the reading now. ...

Thanks.. Going to go get the reading now.

The FP relay is very very loose.
Pins 86 and 87 ... I mean as in loose....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-19-2017, 03:07 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 8,189
Posted By GP67
Not too sure about the too small gauge of wire....

Not too sure about the too small gauge of wire. Shurkey has stated in the past about this as well. When I got the car inspected I spoke to a mechanic who has worked on my work vehicles for the past...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-19-2017, 02:28 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 8,189
Posted By GP67
If I start with a amperage test is this the...

If I start with a amperage test is this the proper way to do it? Will it work?

The gray wire power wire,
I previously cut this wire,
Can I spread the gray wire apart where I rejoined them,
and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-19-2017, 10:32 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 8,189
Posted By GP67
I will look into how to do this since I've never...

I will look into how to do this since I've never done it before.

Another question.
I was driving and the car stalled.
I pulled the FP relay and it was too hot to touch, extremely hot.
After...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-16-2017, 05:24 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 8,189
Posted By GP67
Another set of questions. Went out to start...

Another set of questions.

Went out to start the car and the fuel pump didn't prime, no blown fuse, I checked, had the wife turn the key while I held down on the FP relay and it started. Took my...
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