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Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 07-06-2009, 01:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 930
Posted By ThePrettyPhysicist
first the question about the concrete: years ago...

first the question about the concrete: years ago batteries used to have rubber cases. the rubber was porous and the battery would self discharge from sitting on the concrete. it doesn't happen now...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 05-14-2009, 06:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,358
Posted By ThePrettyPhysicist
luckily, because we live in Berks County, the...

luckily, because we live in Berks County, the Fieros only need the visual check. When my hubby still lived in Pittsburgh, they had to do the tailpipe test ... but his was exempt because it was a...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 05-14-2009, 05:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,358
Posted By ThePrettyPhysicist
maybe I'm wrong (and I'm not a mechanic, so I...

maybe I'm wrong (and I'm not a mechanic, so I don't know for sure), but I thought the test was the same for the newer cars, regardless of location? I thought they just hooked it up to the computer...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 05-14-2009, 04:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,358
Posted By ThePrettyPhysicist
anyone have any idea how difficult it is to get...

anyone have any idea how difficult it is to get the blower motor out in the junk yard? what tools will i need to take with me? The junk yard I go to is dirt cheap - I can probably get one for $5...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 05-14-2009, 04:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,358
Posted By ThePrettyPhysicist
haha ... blonde moment. :) 63K miles but if it...

haha ... blonde moment. :) 63K miles

but if it was the cat, wouldn't it fail the PA emissions test?
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 05-14-2009, 02:15 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,358
Posted By ThePrettyPhysicist
nope, no light dimming ... maybe i'll make a...

nope, no light dimming ...

maybe i'll make a junk yard trip this weekend ... just to pick up some spares of different things ...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 05-14-2009, 02:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,358
Posted By ThePrettyPhysicist
30+ MPG ... I have not had any changes in mileage...

30+ MPG ... I have not had any changes in mileage and I just had a full emissions inspection a few months ago.
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 05-14-2009, 12:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,358
Posted By ThePrettyPhysicist
Sorry I missed this part earlier! I'm doing well...

Sorry I missed this part earlier! I'm doing well ... super busy trying to get my Fiero show-ready ... I have her new engine now - just have to install it! (my hubby rolled his 98 Intrigue, so my...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 05-14-2009, 11:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,358
Posted By ThePrettyPhysicist
whether my windows are down or not, I get more...

whether my windows are down or not, I get more air when I am going faster. the air flow through my vents seems to be proportionate to my speed. That's why I was thinking something might be clogged...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 05-14-2009, 11:00 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,358
Posted By ThePrettyPhysicist
thank you chris ... you are one of my favorites...

thank you chris ... you are one of my favorites :biggrin:
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 05-14-2009, 10:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,358
Posted By ThePrettyPhysicist
Wow, you're a bit of a jerk, aren't you? First...

Wow, you're a bit of a jerk, aren't you? First of all, I have read everything - I'm not a moron - all I was asking was whether or not anyone knew if the compressor is covered under the GMPP, because...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 05-14-2009, 09:46 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,358
Posted By ThePrettyPhysicist
let me guess ... no chance that its covered under...

let me guess ... no chance that its covered under warranty :(



temp is normal ... everything is normal except that I have reduced air flow and hot air when i turn on my a/c. defroster works...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 05-13-2009, 04:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,358
Posted By ThePrettyPhysicist
the blower works on all settings, it is just a...

the blower works on all settings, it is just a lower flow ... max in my alero is like the 2nd lowest setting on my hubby's intrigue ... oh, and my a/c only blows out hot air and i only got it...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 05-13-2009, 04:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,358
Posted By ThePrettyPhysicist
Unhappy two problems ...

it's been a long time since I posted ... but I'm having 2 problems with my car right now ... 2004 Ecotec - stock

#1) my vent system in my car - the air flow is very slow, not at all what it was when...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 06-18-2008, 04:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 200
Posted By ThePrettyPhysicist
Question window problem ...

I noticed today that when I put up my driver's side window (down is no problem), it makes a popping sound (like if you cracked your knuckles) when I first put the button. It goes up and down fine...
Forum: L61 2.2L Ecotec Specific 06-04-2008, 08:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 840
Posted By ThePrettyPhysicist
From what i can see, the Eco has only been put in...

From what i can see, the Eco has only been put in 2 or 3 other Fieros, but they are having so many problems and still aren't running. i'm up to the challenge ;) anyway, from what i've read, most...
Forum: L61 2.2L Ecotec Specific 06-03-2008, 08:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 840
Posted By ThePrettyPhysicist
I could, but I want something different. This...

I could, but I want something different. This car is my show car - my toy. I'm trying to make it as individual as I can ... my husband suggested the 3800 swap - thats whats in his Intrigue. But I...
Forum: L61 2.2L Ecotec Specific 06-03-2008, 05:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 840
Posted By ThePrettyPhysicist
from what i have read, there are a lot more...

from what i have read, there are a lot more problems getting the eco in than the northstar - and there have been so many Fiero northstar swaps that they actually have kits, but there isn't anything...
Forum: L61 2.2L Ecotec Specific 06-03-2008, 05:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 840
Posted By ThePrettyPhysicist
engine swap

Has anyone ever put this engine in any other car than what it comes in (or knows someone who has)? i'm contemplating getting one to put in my '86 Fiero (I'm between the Ecotec engine and a Northstar...
Forum: L61 2.2L Ecotec Specific 05-31-2008, 08:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 968
Posted By ThePrettyPhysicist
brought her home last night and she drives great!...

brought her home last night and she drives great! apparently the problem had been brewing for a while, because she drove a lot better than she had before the "incident". i hadn't realized how much...
Forum: L61 2.2L Ecotec Specific 05-29-2008, 07:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 968
Posted By ThePrettyPhysicist
yes ... i am very happy that i purchased the GM...

yes ... i am very happy that i purchased the GM protection plan after my warranty expired ... the dealer said it would have been close to $600 without it ...
Forum: L61 2.2L Ecotec Specific 05-29-2008, 06:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 968
Posted By ThePrettyPhysicist
just heard from the dealer. ignition coil and...

just heard from the dealer. ignition coil and ignition module ... all covered under warranty ... so i should have Raccoon Killer back tomorrow ... :)
Forum: L61 2.2L Ecotec Specific 05-28-2008, 07:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 968
Posted By ThePrettyPhysicist
my husband took her for a short drive today -...

my husband took her for a short drive today - wouldn't go over 15 mph. She has been towed to the dealership for repair ... so we'll see.
Forum: L61 2.2L Ecotec Specific 05-27-2008, 11:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 968
Posted By ThePrettyPhysicist
is there a way to check the codes without a code...

is there a way to check the codes without a code reader? I don't have one, and i will not drive the car anywhere to have it done.

to be honest, it sounds like what other people have described when...
Forum: L61 2.2L Ecotec Specific 05-27-2008, 06:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 968
Posted By ThePrettyPhysicist
is that something that would be covered under...

is that something that would be covered under warranty? i just don't want to shell out a lot of money for this ... :angry:
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