HOW TO DO AN ADVANCED SEARCH.
Mon Jul 08, 2013 3:56 pm by Admin
For the benefit of 944Hybrids users there are two search functions available for you to use.
The purpose of this sticky is to explain the "Advanced Search" function because it is much more powerful and is the best choice when researching information.
When you log on to the site a list of options is shown in a line at the top of the page. One option is labelled "Search", use this option (NOT the search box lower down on the right).
After you click on the upper search option, a drop down box appears. At the bottom of this box is a radio button marked "Advanced …
Comments: 0
Similar topics
Latest topics
Log in
A really odd problem...solved! Now what?
Page 1 of 1
A really odd problem...solved! Now what?
Well this one took a little longer than it should have, and it's an odd one.
The problem started after i swapped on hydroboost. When the engine is warmed up, and when i was decelerating (e.g. coasting in gear down a hill) a horrible squeal would start up. The noise sounded exactly like a belt squeal. The noise seemed to come from everywhere. If i put the engine in neutral or revved it, it would go away.
My first thought was that i spilled something on the belt. New belt, no dice. Check the idler pullies. Nope. New tensioner? Nope. Okay...got a squeaky bearing in the alternator, so let's try that. Nope.
Eventually i did what i should have done to begin with, and took the belt off. The noise persisted. Well great, it must be something internal. Blew up my oil pump? Timing belt bolt backed off into the cover plate?
So here's what it ended up being:
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
Not my video, but same problem
I believe that the cause of the problem is the new valve covers that i installed at the same time as the hydroboost (who'da thunk?).
I'm actually not sure what to do at this point. There is enough vacuum in the crankcase that you have to yank on the oil cap to get it out! Crankcase vacuum is a good thing, but this noise is wayyyy too irritating to leave alone. I could put one of those little clamp-on mini filters on the old PCV hose connection on the valve cover (I swapped to the late LS6 PCV setup).
Or is there a gasket that i need to replace? I seem to recall the bottom of the manifold being sealed by foam tape basically.
I have not been able to find discussion about this on LS1tech but maybe i'm just not searching for the right terms.
The problem started after i swapped on hydroboost. When the engine is warmed up, and when i was decelerating (e.g. coasting in gear down a hill) a horrible squeal would start up. The noise sounded exactly like a belt squeal. The noise seemed to come from everywhere. If i put the engine in neutral or revved it, it would go away.
My first thought was that i spilled something on the belt. New belt, no dice. Check the idler pullies. Nope. New tensioner? Nope. Okay...got a squeaky bearing in the alternator, so let's try that. Nope.
Eventually i did what i should have done to begin with, and took the belt off. The noise persisted. Well great, it must be something internal. Blew up my oil pump? Timing belt bolt backed off into the cover plate?
So here's what it ended up being:
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
Not my video, but same problem
I believe that the cause of the problem is the new valve covers that i installed at the same time as the hydroboost (who'da thunk?).
I'm actually not sure what to do at this point. There is enough vacuum in the crankcase that you have to yank on the oil cap to get it out! Crankcase vacuum is a good thing, but this noise is wayyyy too irritating to leave alone. I could put one of those little clamp-on mini filters on the old PCV hose connection on the valve cover (I swapped to the late LS6 PCV setup).
Or is there a gasket that i need to replace? I seem to recall the bottom of the manifold being sealed by foam tape basically.
I have not been able to find discussion about this on LS1tech but maybe i'm just not searching for the right terms.
Porch- Posts : 851
Join date : 2009-09-02
Age : 42
Re: A really odd problem...solved! Now what?
I figured it out.
Originally this motor had two PCV connections, one on each valve cover. When i switched to the newer PCV system i deleted both of those connections and just ran the one from the lifter valley cover to the throttle body.
I should have left one of the connectors from the valve cover to the upper connector on the throttle body. Problem solved!
Originally this motor had two PCV connections, one on each valve cover. When i switched to the newer PCV system i deleted both of those connections and just ran the one from the lifter valley cover to the throttle body.
I should have left one of the connectors from the valve cover to the upper connector on the throttle body. Problem solved!
Porch- Posts : 851
Join date : 2009-09-02
Age : 42
Page 1 of 1
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:28 pm by JW1970
» Ray's 1987 944 LS1 Build & Swap
Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:59 pm by JW1970
» LS 982 5speed project here
Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:51 am by Raymond-P
» LT1 Spark Plug make and model
Fri Apr 12, 2024 3:07 pm by Rob44
» 928 5-speed kit
Wed Apr 10, 2024 10:09 pm by LS982
» HYDRAULIC THROWOUT/RELEASE BEARING NOT ENGAGING FULLY
Tue Apr 09, 2024 8:45 am by gwistrup
» Slave Cylinder Spacing from Clutch Fingers
Tue Apr 09, 2024 1:54 am by lowform
» WANTED: 948 Conversion Manual
Mon Apr 08, 2024 1:52 pm by Elskeptico
» FS 1989 Transmission for 944
Tue Apr 02, 2024 10:02 am by 87roadracer
» Honda k24 swap
Tue Apr 02, 2024 6:00 am by 89EFhatch