Issues with the O2 sensors often show up only when the engine reaches temperature. When the engine is cold the ECM runs the injectors "open loop" and isn't looking at the cats or sensors, it's using a map in memory. Once the temp comes up it will attempt to run "closed loop" using the front O2's for mixture guidance. If those aren't working right, the car will poop out or misbehave as soon as it reaches temperature. Ah, makes sense. Sounds like you have a bit more knowledge of this than what I’ve had so far lol. I’m going to see what properly replacing and wiring the rear 02 sensors change ..read more

How much displacement can a healthy VG30 block support if not running boost and wont be on a race track? The reason I ask is my son's car is a bone stock '96 Base Coupe. I believe it is a California model. Engine has 93,000 or so miles and runs perfect. For just in case something ever happens to the engine, it's good to have options. My son doesn't believe in LS swaps for his "90s Japanese super car"...lol. He really loves his car. He also, at this time, doesn't want turbos, doesn't want a VQ swap, or a turbo swap. I said we could always rebuilt the engine for boost and convert it to a turbo ..read more

Well, son drove car 500 miles to grad school last weekend and all is well. He said it rides so much better than before, bumps don't jar his ribs anymore, and handles so much better. note:his car has 93,000 or so miles and still had the factory shocks on it. Statistics: Posted by scottgas — Sat Jun 01, 2024 8:19 pm ..read more

Single... (...blond in red convertible on planet Schwartz) Uh oh, my brain appears to be stuck again. Statistics: Posted by VStar650CL — Sat Jun 01, 2024 7:37 pm ..read more

I used to be able to delete my own threads, what happened? Either way, finally got it up safely, so disregard. Mods delete if you can. Statistics: Posted by TDot — Sat Jun 01, 2024 7:22 pm ..read more

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I forgot to disconnect the ABS connector during the bleed process. Will this cause air to be stuck in the ABS during a wheel bleed? Statistics: Posted by ChadS — Sat Jun 01, 2024 12:27 pm ..read more

The FSM won't say it, but the ABS's have their own internal reservoirs which may also need to be bled when replacing a MC. Just bleeding the MC and wheels won't always do it. Either disconnect the battery or pop the ABS connector while bleeding. Do the two ABS inlet lines first and then the four outlets, then re-bleed the wheels. Also, while the MC was out, did you inspect the booster to make sure there was no intrusion of brake fluid? That can happen when a MC rear seal goes bad, and resulting softening of the rubber diaphragm will usually cause sponge in the pedal. Statistics: Posted by VSt ..read more

I have a 2009 nissan frontier with traction control. I was having problems with the pedal sinking to the floor so I replace the master cylinder. I performed a bench bleed on the MC and brake bleed on all wheels. The pedal is better and no longer sinking to the floor but it still feels spongy. Does anyone have some tips on how to improve the pedal response? Statistics: Posted by ChadS — Sat Jun 01, 2024 11:11 am ..read more

First time jacking a vehicle from the middle of the car....all because of how Mercedes set up these stupid jacking points with nowhere to set a jack and stands. Anyway, I positioned the jack on that middle bar that goes from one side to the other in the middle of the wheel. The problem is the jack starts to slip forward off the truck once I reach a certain height (wheels barely leaving the ground, but not enough to remove them). Basically the jack doesn't seem to be rolling as the truck is lifting. The wheels of the jack move perfectly fine and there is no debris on the road (asphalt). I tried ..read more