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  1. 87GT40

    Hesitation and lack of power when cold

    try cleaning your maf sensor i was having this issue also and that was the culprit.
  2. 87GT40

    One thing after another

    also check the spring on the lever where it connects to the tb. i had the same prob and the spring was sticking. a litte wd-40 and no probs since.
  3. 87GT40

    88/5.0/HO-Throttle Body Torque Spec?

    there isnt one. just like said before until it is tight.
  4. 87GT40

    Random alarm

    try looking at what all the fuse for it controls and you can pull the fuse if its not coupled with anything.
  5. 87GT40

    Car Won't Start

    how long did you try before you noticed the battery starting to die. if it wasnt long get a fluke and check your battery otherwise start with spark and gas like mentioned before.
  6. 87GT40

    Starter doesnt "line up"

    if your top bolt is stripped and the block plate is partially broken then you should change both of them. i had a starter issue and went through 6 starters before i changed the block plate and bell housing. my bottom hole strippied out and i re-tapped it but it must not have been lining up...
  7. 87GT40

    fuel issue,starter issue

    check your timing for the richness smell. for the solenoid thing id check the wiring to the solenoid.
  8. 87GT40

    89 smokes when you start/step on it.

    +1 on the valve seal issue.
  9. 87GT40

    5.0 hits a wall when WOT

    it depends on if they have the equip or not. none in my area have any.
  10. 87GT40

    5.0 hits a wall when WOT

    ive got the exact prob except it also wont start and i have to jump the solenoid to start the car. i was going to start looking at dist things also. just need the time. is it also weak for the first few minutes after start up. just wondering if we have the same prob.
  11. 87GT40

    Intake Propblem?

    double check your header bolts. it sounds like a exhaust leak. if the bolts are tight then check the gaskets. could have a bad gasket.
  12. 87GT40

    91 notch, what oil are you running??

    poularis is right. if its that low when driving then double check some things but if its at 25 at idle then 50 while driving then its perfect. also the initial pressure will be higher than when it warms up because the oil is still cold.
  13. 87GT40

    distributor leak

    i had the same issue. it was the lower intake gasket. clean it up and run the engine and watch the area. you might have to give it gas to make the pressure go up. if so just pull on the throttle cable from the front.
  14. 87GT40

    issues with my hatch

    your catcher might be loose and have slipped up not allowing the hatch to shut as tight. there is a cutout in the center of the catcher that you can use a allen wrench to loosen. once its loose push it down a little to adjust to where the hatch will close the best. and make sure that plastic or...
  15. 87GT40

    Head questions...

    if you do the job and do the rockers make sure you wont have to change the valve covers. you should be good with the 1.6's though. id just check to make sure. youll be fine with the stock injectors. 2nd that with the intake.
  16. 87GT40

    Ticking noise that increases with RPM + Running to hot

    if your header gasket is messed up then you might want to have your header looked at to make sure its not warped. i had an exhaust leak and replaced the gasket twice before i thought to take the header to a machine shop and have them check it out for me. also it had no affect on the temp so if...
  17. 87GT40

    Starter Install

    i have an 87 also and i can r/r the starter in 4-5 mins with the before mentioned 6" extension and deep socket. after trial and error that was the easiest way. i had to replace 5 starters in a year and a half so i became pretty proficient at it. any way glad the job got done and it doesnt matter...
  18. 87GT40

    Starter Install

    all you need is a 9/16 deep socket and a 6" extension. probably should be a 1/4 drive ratchet for space purposes. its that easy.
  19. 87GT40

    Oil Pan Question

    the only thing i can think youre talking about is the dipstick hole.
  20. 87GT40

    california emissions

    not than that keeping it registered in your name and your home state. then nothing changes when it comes time to re-register.