Have fun but be safe everyone!

Well.. lets see...

I failed my Texas smog test today. Numbers are below..



Ok.. now I just replaced the rubber elbow between the throttle body and MAF today.. it was cracked and sucking air in.. I thought it was making me run richer .. or maybe leaner.. I dunno... it has been running on this condition for quite some time now.....

So was my PCM ( OBDI 1995 ) compensating for this vacuum leak, and store this data in the computer's BLM tables, and since I fixed this issue, the computer must relearn the A/F mixtures?

I replaced the cat about 5 years ago with a magnaflow.
I have no SES light shown, but no way of knowing if I have any DTC's stored as I cant find anyone to scan ( OBDII connector, OBDI PCM )

Should I unplug the battery to refresh the PCM, and return to original values and drive it for a hour or so?

Since I have been running rich ( presumably ) for the last couple years.. could it have fouled my cat?

I really do not want to have to swear and cuss for hours trying to pull off that EGR valve on the back of the motor..

In the last month, I have replaced the Fuel Pump, fuel pressure regulator, filter..
ignition control module, ignition coil..
rubber intake elbow..

5 months ago.. new Optispark distributer with optical sensor...

seems like I am missing some on the bottom end...

Thanks in advance..

I'm trying to see if anyone is familiar with the edelbrock TES headers for 95-97 part #66022 ??? they are 409 stainless and ceramic coated ! my question is what does the A I R connections look like ??? I can't find a photo anywhere ! I wanna know if it's the single pipe on each side or the real obknoxious set up with a small tube from each individual pipe ran into 1 pipe on top of each header ! i've seen some great looking edelbrock's and even some on this forum but i need to know about this specific part #66022 thanks in advance ! I'm comparing them to a BBK part #1568 they are chrome but not ceramic coated but still have a nice clean look with single A I R tube on each side ! I would LOVE to have the ceramic coated set but not if they have that HUGE A I R system on top of them ! Guide me in guys !!!! ALL comments,advice,photo's etc appreciated !

Last night in light rain and heavy fog i smashed some roadkill ! Armadillo i think anyway car kept running and i smelled fuel odor about 2-3 miles later when i get home outta rain i notice 1/2 tank has gone to empty ! Under driver seat area there is fuel line and return line,the return quick connect was disconnected ! can't get it to stay connected now ! did i lose a crucial piece ? i have hard line and black plastic line with white insert inside it. it snaps together but will pull right back off w lil effort ! should i cut the end and splice with a real piece of fuel line and clamps ???? Or will it have adverse effects ???someone help me here ! 1996 formula ! thanks !

I hope everyone is doing ok, and that you and your family are all healthy, and have everything you need...



I believe the check valve is going out on my in-tank pump on the 95 TA.

It has been an issue I have been living with for awhile now.

In order for me to start the engine, I have to prime the pump 3-4 times to get it to start right up..

I twist the key to get 0 PSI.

I twist the key again to get 10-15 PSI, and holds...

I twist the key again and get 20-30 PSI and in order to start, I will have to crank right away to turn over... if not.. the pressure bleeds back to 0 in 1 second to 2..

I checked the injectors for leak-down.. dry..

I check the regulator.. dry.. remove vacuum, and PSI bumps up by 5-10..

Now lets fast forward to last night..

I am going about 40 MPH, and all the sudden.. I lose all power.. wow... pulled over.. then I open the hood for a quick check.. after about 4-5 min.. I twist the key, and she starts.. I slam the hood shut and proceed to go home.

Happens again 30 seconds from home... same scenario... 4 min with nothing, then she cranks again..

I get home and go to bed.

Today, I drive around the neighborhood trying to emulate the driving situation from last night.. car seems to want to die.. no power.. I set a DTC.. but it is unknown as i do not have a proper scanner... seems like I was running lean as I could hear some pinging under slight to moderate load...

I want to say it is the pump going out...

What do you guys and gals think?

Thanks in advance!!