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Forum: LD9 2.4L Twin Cam Specific 10-10-2011, 12:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 370
Posted By knowledge8069
My thoughts exactly, I'm going to change the...

My thoughts exactly, I'm going to change the filter tonight. Hopefully that fixes the problem.
Forum: LD9 2.4L Twin Cam Specific 10-10-2011, 09:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 370
Posted By knowledge8069
Fuel pump bad?

Hello all. My car has been hesitating when trying to accelerate from rest. I thought it might be the fuel pump acting funny, so I disconnected the fuel line at the fuel filter. When I turned the key...
Forum: LD9 2.4L Twin Cam Specific 09-05-2011, 10:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,611
Posted By knowledge8069
I'm not sure what the ratio is, going to get it...

I'm not sure what the ratio is, going to get it checked early this week.
Forum: LD9 2.4L Twin Cam Specific 09-05-2011, 10:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 362
Posted By knowledge8069
I know this is probably something you checked,...

I know this is probably something you checked, but is the cable on the throttle body too tight? It's the little screw-in plastic piece that tightens up the cable to the pedal, right next to the...
Forum: LD9 2.4L Twin Cam Specific 09-05-2011, 10:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,611
Posted By knowledge8069
Yes I hear the MSD coil swap is the way to go!...

Yes I hear the MSD coil swap is the way to go! After I know how much this problem is going to cost me, I will look into it.

Why do you say NGK spark plugs? I'm using the plugs specified in the S/C...
Forum: LD9 2.4L Twin Cam Specific 09-05-2011, 10:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,326
Posted By knowledge8069
The dealership diagnosed the problem. Not sure...

The dealership diagnosed the problem. Not sure exactly how they tested this, probably with a meter of some kind. Actually the problem turned out to be the coil housing that was shorting out, not the...
Forum: LD9 2.4L Twin Cam Specific 09-04-2011, 07:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,611
Posted By knowledge8069
Installed a new TPS today, did not fix the...

Installed a new TPS today, did not fix the problem. =(

It doesn't matter if I have the brake on or not, the engine will hesitate. It does it in park, drive and neutral also.

I checked the S/C...
Forum: LD9 2.4L Twin Cam Specific 09-03-2011, 11:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,611
Posted By knowledge8069
This is a very good recommendation, I will pick...

This is a very good recommendation, I will pick up a new TPS tomorrow and install it. For $40 it is definitely worth a try. If I am swapping a new one in, does it need calibration?

Also what is the...
Forum: LD9 2.4L Twin Cam Specific 09-03-2011, 03:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,611
Posted By knowledge8069
Sure, thanks for the reply! The supercharger has...

Sure, thanks for the reply! The supercharger has been in it for four years. I installed it when there were 70,000 miles on the car, it now has 129,000. The profile for the S/C kit was flashed into...
Forum: LD9 2.4L Twin Cam Specific 09-03-2011, 02:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,611
Posted By knowledge8069
2.4 wants to stall when accelerating from complete stop

Hello all. A few days ago my 2.4 supercharged Alero was barely able to stay running. Got the plastic ignition cover replaced (white plastic housing which holds coils), now it idles perfectly....
Forum: LD9 2.4L Twin Cam Specific 08-31-2011, 08:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,326
Posted By knowledge8069
Apparently it was the coils, so I won't have to...

Apparently it was the coils, so I won't have to buy a new computer! Thanks for the help, that diagram is very clear and useful!!
Forum: LD9 2.4L Twin Cam Specific 08-30-2011, 05:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,326
Posted By knowledge8069
Dealership says 2.4 needs new "ignition computer." What part is this?

Hello all. My 2.4 with the GM Supercharger Kit recently started running rough. It sounds like it's choking and will die if put into gear. There is a new engine in it, so I brought it to the...
Forum: LD9 2.4L Twin Cam Specific 07-02-2011, 01:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 542
Posted By knowledge8069
The engine has been running perfectly for a few...

The engine has been running perfectly for a few weeks now! The above instructions worked perfectly, thank you all for your help!
Forum: LD9 2.4L Twin Cam Specific 06-08-2011, 07:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 542
Posted By knowledge8069
Sorry one more question. I've been reading about...

Sorry one more question. I've been reading about static and dynamic timing adjustment, mostly in the Goodwrench engine manual. Do I have to do any timing adjustments before or after starting the...
Forum: LD9 2.4L Twin Cam Specific 06-07-2011, 06:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 542
Posted By knowledge8069
Ordered it today, the Alero will live again!...

Ordered it today, the Alero will live again! Thank you for the help!
Forum: LD9 2.4L Twin Cam Specific 05-28-2011, 10:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 542
Posted By knowledge8069
Will do exactly as you two said, thanks Ion and...

Will do exactly as you two said, thanks Ion and Wid!!
Forum: LD9 2.4L Twin Cam Specific 05-27-2011, 07:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 542
Posted By knowledge8069
Brand new engine, priming procedure for first startup?

Does anyone know what needs to be done to a remanufactured 2.4L engine before starting it for the first time? I am going to be installing one this week and would like to know what steps to take...
Forum: LD9 2.4L Twin Cam Specific 08-04-2010, 04:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 767
Posted By knowledge8069
Just thought I'd come back and finish the thread...

Just thought I'd come back and finish the thread up. I ended up getting another engine from the junkyard, put it in and no cooling problems. Nothing like buying a crap engine from a junkyard only to...
Forum: LD9 2.4L Twin Cam Specific 07-15-2010, 12:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 767
Posted By knowledge8069
Tried flushing, getting air bubbles out, nothing...

Tried flushing, getting air bubbles out, nothing worked. Brought it to my mechanic and he said he's almost 100% sure that the engine has either a bad head gasket or the block is cracked. Apparently...
Forum: LD9 2.4L Twin Cam Specific 07-10-2010, 01:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 767
Posted By knowledge8069
Replaced the thermostat already, forgot to...

Replaced the thermostat already, forgot to mention that. Will a garden hose have enough pressure to flush the radiator and heater core? Can the engine be flushed with water? I'm wondering if it isn't...
Forum: LD9 2.4L Twin Cam Specific 07-10-2010, 01:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,187
Posted By knowledge8069
Probably what it was.

Probably what it was.
Forum: LD9 2.4L Twin Cam Specific 07-10-2010, 12:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 767
Posted By knowledge8069
I'll try flushing the radiator. Are there bleeder...

I'll try flushing the radiator. Are there bleeder plugs for coolant on the 2.4L engine? I tried getting any air bubbles out by running the car with the reservoir cap off, seems like it was burping...
Forum: LD9 2.4L Twin Cam Specific 07-10-2010, 12:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 767
Posted By knowledge8069
2.4L overheating

Hi everyone, just swapped out 2.4L engine for another used one. After swapping it seems there is something wrong with the cooling system. I brought the car to a mechanic to have the crank learning...
Forum: LD9 2.4L Twin Cam Specific 07-09-2010, 11:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,187
Posted By knowledge8069
Ok got the crank learning done, all warning...

Ok got the crank learning done, all warning lights are off. Apprently there was a transmission harness loose, so I think the "trac off" was from that. Thanks for the help!
Forum: LD9 2.4L Twin Cam Specific 07-08-2010, 01:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,187
Posted By knowledge8069
Yeah the Service Engine Soon light is on, but it...

Yeah the Service Engine Soon light is on, but it was already on due to my catalytic converter guts being punched out. I'm in the process of replacing that when I get some more cash.

There probably...
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