The car runs great. The only issue I'm having is detonation/pre-ignition. The car used to run fine on 87 octane and 12*, now it pings at 10* on 87 octane. My thought's were to use a top end cleaner and hopefully set my timing back to 12*.
I've heard a lot of people raving about the results of using Seafoam on thier engines. Has anyone here used it with good/promising results?
Any opinions or experiences are appreciated.
Thanks,
Jeremiah
I've got as much as 330 miles on a tank of gas, combo city and highway. I average about 260-300.
If I drive sensibly I average about 22-23mpg in my GT.
My GT has done the same thing since I've bought, it has got progressively worse over the years.
In my case, I know for a fact it's not the brakes. The rear end turns easily without any rough spots. Although it sounds to me like a wheel bearing or carrier bearing slowing dying?
Time to...
My GT has 204K on it, and it's my DD. I average about 26mpg on long trips.
The LX has 237k....both cars still running strong. The only thing done to either engine is valve cover gaskets on the GT at 200K.
Is there any way to easily adjust the shift points on an 86 AOD.
The 1-2 upshift seems fine. 2-3 shift at about 4200-4400. I would like to get it up to 4800-5000 if possible.
Thanks.
Jeremiah
I just found out my right side inner tie rod end is shot. Outers are a breeze, the inner is different than anything I've dealt with in the past.
Any tips on replacement? Any ideas are welcome.
BTW-This is on the GT.
Thanks,
Jeremiah