chadz34 Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 I am ready to burn my car to the ground it is such a piece of shit. It has a vacuum leak even after I had the fucking thing fixed and it doesn't start all the time. Why the fuck is it so gay? I treat it so well and it just keeps fucking me off. My 92' is way better. I have NEVER driven such a sketchy car in my life I still have the brake problem.....DOES ANYONE KNOW WHY IT DOESNT START ALL THE TIME? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbird232 Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Because you hate it and call it names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadz34 Posted August 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Because you hate it and call it names. Well right now I do hate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White93z34 Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 well instead of bitching about it in the powertrain section, why not tell us what it is actually doing/not doing/how its acting as i recall you've yet to tell us any of the symptoms of this allegid vaccum leak. so why not be a little more rational and mabie we can help you, but for future reference please post inane bs in the whatever section. i'm seriously noy trying to come off as a dick, i'd like to see your car run right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TurboSedan Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 but for future reference please post inane bs in the whatever section. x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadz34 Posted August 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 well instead of bitching about it in the powertrain section, why not tell us what it is actually doing/not doing/how its acting as i recall you've yet to tell us any of the symptoms of this allegid vaccum leak. so why not be a little more rational and mabie we can help you, but for future reference please post inane bs in the whatever section. i'm seriously noy trying to come off as a dick, i'd like to see your car run right. Well when I start it the rpms rise and drop and when I go from reverse to drive the rpms rise it catches gear and almost stalls sometimes. It doesn't start all the time, it really doesn't seem like a solid car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z34-5speed Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Idle air valve. My old 93 Lumina Z34 did this. I had a newer Autozone one in and i changed it to a Ac delco and it fixed it automatically. Kyle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schudini Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Well when I start it the rpms rise and drop and when I go from reverse to drive the rpms rise it catches gear and almost stalls sometimes. It doesn't start all the time, it really doesn't seem like a solid car. Has the battery been disconnected lately? Try an Idle Re-learn. Always solves the erratic revving problems in my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GutlessSupreme Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Because you touch yourself at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SigEpCutlass Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Well when I start it the rpms rise and drop and when I go from reverse to drive the rpms rise it catches gear and almost stalls sometimes. It doesn't start all the time, it really doesn't seem like a solid car. Has the battery been disconnected lately? Try an Idle Re-learn. Always solves the erratic revving problems in my car. x2! That would be the first thing I would try. Write up here: http://www.w-body.com/forum/index.php/topic,31176.0.html If the idle relearn doesn't work, try the IAV like Z34-5speed said. Let us know what you find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 You need to learn how to work on your car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach 5 Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 How bout you just talk to her. Maybe then she'll run like a top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeMetz63 Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Didnt you put NOS in your car???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990lumina Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 "Unicorn" maybe try just cleaning the IAC (idle air control)....I cleaned mine last winter when my car would stall a few times after start up....the pintle valve or whatever it's called inside had carbon built up so much on it the valve was seized...I probably should have replaced it, but I soaked it in carb cleaner and it runs perfect again....very easy to remove (well on my 3.1 is was)...try not to damage the rubber seal when you pull the valve out and it'll be all good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadz34 Posted August 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 "Unicorn" maybe try just cleaning the IAC (idle air control)....I cleaned mine last winter when my car would stall a few times after start up....the pintle valve or whatever it's called inside had carbon built up so much on it the valve was seized...I probably should have replaced it, but I soaked it in carb cleaner and it runs perfect again....very easy to remove (well on my 3.1 is was)...try not to damage the rubber seal when you pull the valve out and it'll be all good! Where is that located on the 3.4 DOHC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 "Unicorn" maybe try just cleaning the IAC (idle air control)....I cleaned mine last winter when my car would stall a few times after start up....the pintle valve or whatever it's called inside had carbon built up so much on it the valve was seized...I probably should have replaced it, but I soaked it in carb cleaner and it runs perfect again....very easy to remove (well on my 3.1 is was)...try not to damage the rubber seal when you pull the valve out and it'll be all good! Where is that located on the 3.4 DOHC? On the opposite side of the throttle linkages. Held in by 2 torx bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadz34 Posted August 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 "Unicorn" maybe try just cleaning the IAC (idle air control)....I cleaned mine last winter when my car would stall a few times after start up....the pintle valve or whatever it's called inside had carbon built up so much on it the valve was seized...I probably should have replaced it, but I soaked it in carb cleaner and it runs perfect again....very easy to remove (well on my 3.1 is was)...try not to damage the rubber seal when you pull the valve out and it'll be all good! Where is that located on the 3.4 DOHC? On the opposite side of the throttle linkages. Held in by 2 torx bits. Is this it? It's the only thing with torx bits. If that's not it, can someone show me with a picture where it is on a 96' DOHC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 I'm not 100% sure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadz34 Posted August 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 I'm not 100% sure... Thanks CBAD, even though you aren't sure 100%. Does anyone know for 100% Slick???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990lumina Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 http://www.solidstorage.net//files/14/DSCN2300.JPG look to the right of the oil fill cap...electric connection and held on by two torx bits...thats the 3.1 location though....I'm sure the IAC looks similar on both engines no matter the location Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdcutty Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 Yep, C-Bad is correct, and I am 100% sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjtiminskygtp Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 I had the same unreliable problem with my 3.4...so what did I do? I sold it and bought a Dakota with a 4.7 and never looked back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjtiminskygtp Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 Mind you it wasn;t one problem, it was one aftr another. so I turfed it. It's fun to fix them so long as it doesn;t start sucking all your money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbird232 Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 Throttle body. But yeah, be careful when you take it out, not to damage the gasket or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990lumina Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 Throttle body. But yeah, be careful when you take it out, not to damage the gasket or anything. I also don't think you should pull the valve in and out either (you'll see what I mean when you take it out...)....anyway I pulled it in and out to clean the carbon off....take a long time to get set back up prperly lol.....when you put it back in I think you turn the key to ON for a couple seconds for it to set itself..then start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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