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Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 06-17-2008, 12:34 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 711
Posted By tejohnson
Not too bad then. I would still recommend...

Not too bad then. I would still recommend opening the oil filter and looking for copper. If the cam was in that bad of shape, the cam bearings are likely pretty worn. It will be obvious when you...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 06-07-2008, 09:18 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 714
Posted By tejohnson
Refer to post #27...

Refer to post #27 (http://www.aleromod.com/forums/showthread.php?p=363010#post362045) in this thread...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 06-06-2008, 05:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 714
Posted By tejohnson
Cool, now read: ...

Cool, now read: https://www.zzperformance.com/grand_prix/articles1.php?id=40
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 06-04-2008, 09:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 714
Posted By tejohnson
I would use a piece of tubing (attach to the...

I would use a piece of tubing (attach to the nipple you installed on the walbro) and redirect the open end to the bottom of the assembly. That way if it is functional, and it is a pressure relief,...
Forum: General Performance 06-04-2008, 07:54 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 6,012
Posted By tejohnson
Left you a message this evening. Will sell ARP...

Left you a message this evening. Will sell ARP studs to Oil Pan, Timing Cover to Flywheel. Assembled. You pay: $1k + Shipping. If you or someone else grabs it, I'll be parting out everything...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 06-04-2008, 07:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 711
Posted By tejohnson
You spun a bearing dude. Sounds like it may also...

You spun a bearing dude. Sounds like it may also have bent the crank, or the bearing is really trashed, with that loud of a knock... Drain the oil, look for copper flakes. Remove the oil filter,...
Forum: General Performance 06-03-2008, 06:45 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 6,012
Posted By tejohnson
Mike, Are you just trying to be like me? I...

Mike,

Are you just trying to be like me? I swear ;) Surprised I have not heard from you. You could always just buy my short block ya know ;)
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 06-03-2008, 06:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 714
Posted By tejohnson
You need the fuel line tap with the small nipple...

You need the fuel line tap with the small nipple to feed the venturi pump. On the Walbro, the small nipple on the top of the pump is a pressure release, not a high pressure line. Install the tap in...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 06-01-2008, 10:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 418
Posted By tejohnson
Torque Specs for pump bolts: Water Pump Bolt 10...

Torque Specs for pump bolts:

Water Pump Bolt
10 N·m
89 lb in
Water Pump Pulley Bolt
25 N·m
18 lb ft

Just re-installed my service manual ;)
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 05-31-2008, 05:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 714
Posted By tejohnson
Tempting, but not likely. Just into too many...

Tempting, but not likely. Just into too many things right now, and it has been a shame that I got burnt out on it. It is kinda cool to be working on it again tho ;)
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 05-31-2008, 12:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 714
Posted By tejohnson
It was 289whp/345wtq...

It was 289whp/345wtq (http://groomlakelabs.com/index.php?q=gallery&g2_itemId=977) prior to the last engine rebuild (http://groomlakelabs.com/index.php?q=gallery&g2_itemId=578). That was on ~7PSI. ...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 05-31-2008, 12:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 418
Posted By tejohnson
Yes. Is there coolant on the inside of the pump...

Yes. Is there coolant on the inside of the pump pulley? If the answer is "yes", replace it first thing today/tomorrow ;) Has the water pump ever been changed? If the answer is "no", and you have...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 05-31-2008, 12:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 714
Posted By tejohnson
Yes. And it holds all the torque the engine puts...

Yes. And it holds all the torque the engine puts out just fine. 345wtq prior to all the engine enhancements after the original turbo setup. I really am curious to see what the torque is now at...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 05-30-2008, 11:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 714
Posted By tejohnson
Oh, and it has 73,000 miles, but, do you think...

Oh, and it has 73,000 miles, but, do you think that even applies? See the gallery on my web site and form your own opinion:

http://groomlakelabs.com/
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 05-30-2008, 06:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 714
Posted By tejohnson
Nothing. I need to finish putting the engine...

Nothing. I need to finish putting the engine back together. Only the crank is in the block with the mains torqued down. Will do some assembly this weekend actually. Then, just gotta drop in the...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 05-30-2008, 12:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 418
Posted By tejohnson
Figured this was too easy to give you a tutorial,...

Figured this was too easy to give you a tutorial, and took about 5 minutes. See the attached images. The pulley is easy enough to remove. Remove the belt by loosing the tentioner. Remove the four...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 05-30-2008, 12:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 418
Posted By tejohnson
Guess it is a good thing I have my timing cover...

Guess it is a good thing I have my timing cover on a shelf, with the pump and pulley still on. See the attached image. The screwdriver is pointing to the inside-bottom of the water pump pulley. ...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 05-29-2008, 05:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 418
Posted By tejohnson
Really easy to check this. Take a paper towel...

Really easy to check this. Take a paper towel and rub it only on the bottom-inside of the water pump pulley. If coolant it is on the inside of the pulley, that is certainly it. Easy fix. When you...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 05-29-2008, 01:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 418
Posted By tejohnson
Can also be coming from the weep hole of the...

Can also be coming from the weep hole of the water pump. If it is on the belt, and the passenger side of the engine, I almost guarantee it. It is a way of your pump saying "Change Me". Simple to...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 05-29-2008, 01:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 714
Posted By tejohnson
Or, you could just buy my car. ;) I have a bit...

Or, you could just buy my car. ;) I have a bit of a built engine... Just swap the engine and transmission, and your done. Move the stock tranny and engine into the Grand Am, and sell it ;) And yes,...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 03-28-2006, 07:06 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,935
Posted By tejohnson
I think someone was having one made, just not...

I think someone was having one made, just not sure of the status...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 03-27-2006, 11:25 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,935
Posted By tejohnson
I like what your doing John, and the thing is,...

I like what your doing John, and the thing is, you are actually "doing" it, which I fully respect. Thing is, with the 45e, not many at all have actually done some research and "acted" on beefing it...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 03-27-2006, 01:29 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,935
Posted By tejohnson
yeah yeah yeah.... Ok, so I have pushed the...

yeah yeah yeah....


Ok, so I have pushed the limits of the 45e. And I will continue to do so because I do actually have a glimmer of hope. From the latest job, it was not because I "had" to, it...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 02-04-2006, 01:11 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,909
Posted By tejohnson
Bring your STi on down into the US this year.......

Bring your STi on down into the US this year.... I'll be your huckleberry ;)
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