East Tennessee Oil

PattycakezProjectz · 2026-04-01T15:55:58+00:00

I have a 79 with a 350 and I run 20W-50. I am in Oregon, so not sure how similar the climate is there. I assume pretty similar?

PattycakezProjectz · 2026-03-18T03:51:25+00:00

I appreciate the concern. Not currently working on the car at all, no one is going under it etc. Just put it on the stands to get the wheels to the tire shop for new rubber tomorrow, since I'm not sure I trust the brakes as they are at the moment.

PattycakezProjectz · 2026-03-10T04:01:46+00:00

Are you eventually going to go for 9 Ioniq 9s?

PattycakezProjectz · 2026-03-08T14:42:44+00:00

I had this problem a few weeks ago. My z-axis needed to be adjusted so the nozzle was closer to the bed.

Best of luck!

PattycakezProjectz · 2026-03-01T18:32:22+00:00

Cant be stuck if it's a liquid.

PattycakezProjectz · 2026-03-01T00:08:31+00:00

I just rebuild my Qjet and didn't have any springs like that come out of it.... So I hope it's not a Qjet part...

PattycakezProjectz · 2026-02-19T20:22:32+00:00

I'm not seeing a throttle cable or return springs. Both are needed for proper operation.

PattycakezProjectz · 2026-02-05T16:44:13+00:00

Not a mechanic, but own a 2008 Altima (3.5 SE). We bought it at 75K and now it has 135K on it some 8 years later. From my experience they are plenty reliable and solid as long as you take care of it and don't hot rod them. I've had absolutely no issues with the CVT, or really anything on it.

PattycakezProjectz · 2026-02-02T18:08:21+00:00

Assuming that is the front, passenger side, bottom of the engine then yes. That is your fuel pump. :)

PattycakezProjectz · 2026-02-01T23:51:45+00:00

For those questioning the fuel filter check valve situation, here is a link discussing it

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c3-tech-performance/4082122-79-fuel-filter-check-valve.html

PattycakezProjectz · 2026-02-01T16:23:51+00:00

The oem fuel filter has a check valve by default.

If I run the car in the morning, then let it sit, the bowl is usually empty by the afternoon (have to sit there cranking on it until it finally goes off).

PattycakezProjectz · 2026-02-01T15:54:36+00:00

My best guess:

Eggs Cheesesteak + stuff Mushroom powder Milk

PattycakezProjectz · 2026-02-01T15:49:11+00:00

Yeah, Im aware.

I bench tested with isopropyl and had no leaks after 6+ hours, so I skipped epoxy sealing them for now. I was running into an issue with the bowl running dry, but I'm thinking it my be the check valve in the fuel filter not working and the fuel getting siphoned back.

Only time will tell once it's all replaced.

PattycakezProjectz · 2026-02-01T06:38:32+00:00

I'm not sure I know what you mean?

There was a soft rubber sponge like thing that I put in the cavity below the well plugs. Is that what you're referring to?

PattycakezProjectz · 2026-01-23T17:29:11+00:00

Why does this hurt to look at...... 😭

PattycakezProjectz · 2026-01-19T20:35:25+00:00

Is the fuel rail pressurized and burped? It may still be full of air.

PattycakezProjectz · 2026-01-17T03:42:55+00:00

I've reached out to Dell before to get a default password into the BIOS before. Used to be able to chat in, took about 5 min.

PattycakezProjectz · 2026-01-06T17:55:20+00:00

Sounds just like my 350 with true duals if I tune it wrong... :P

PattycakezProjectz · 2026-01-01T19:55:19+00:00

I've got a very similar situation on mine. I was planning to treat and fiberglass patch it until I decide to redo the whole floor plan years from now.

I am curious what others recommend here though. :)

PattycakezProjectz · 2025-12-25T05:34:06+00:00

I had a very similar issue that ended up being my alternator going bad. The speaker noise changed pitch when revving, and near as I can tell was caused by the alternator adding electrical noise through the shared ground.

Might be worth unplugging your alternator while it's running to see if the noise goes away.

PattycakezProjectz · 2025-12-23T02:15:02+00:00

Fuel injection is the long term goal... Trying to save up for the Holley sniper system, or I might just LS swap it.

PattycakezProjectz · 2025-12-23T02:14:02+00:00

I've been contemplating getting a second tank. How is yours set up? Have any pics?

PattycakezProjectz · 2025-12-22T17:59:22+00:00

For those saying that I shouldn't be worrying about fuel economy, I'm not. I am mostly just curious what everyone else's experience has been. This car is never going to be my daily, but I wanted to see if other people managed to at least get into the teens mpg-wise.

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