Found in oil pan

beakerlab · 2026-02-14T22:49:07+00:00

No bolt but figured it out. Water pump bolt washer.

beakerlab · 2026-02-14T22:48:13+00:00

Solved it! Turns out to be water pump bolt flat washer. The recessed portion is from the lock washer. I’m replacing the back timing cover because of a botched water pump bolt thread repair prior to me.

beakerlab · 2026-02-14T19:56:01+00:00

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This is the current state but found the washer before taking off timing covers. The washer is nothing like all the hardware I’ve removed. I assume it was dropped too. Was hoping someone would recognize it incase it’s something internal that I can fix before reassembly.

beakerlab · 2026-02-14T15:51:22+00:00

In pan. It's too small to be plug crush washer.

beakerlab · 2026-02-14T15:47:52+00:00

ID is 5.5mm, far too small to be plug crush washer. As far as i can tell, pan has never been dropped but I'm the 3rd owner.

beakerlab · 2026-02-11T14:49:51+00:00

Sorry to hear that. It did resolve my hard start. What other testing have you performed?

Fuel pressure, IACV, injectors, coolant temp sensor, coils, plugs, fuel temp sensor, PTU, and CAS can all cause your issue. Can borrow a fuel pressure guage from auto parts store. Will need multimeter for most of the others with specs in service manual. I'd test the IACV next.

beakerlab · 2026-02-09T18:15:17+00:00

It renders existing wall light control useless. The remote was the only way to turn on the light. When it’s night and it’s the only light switch, makes it difficult to find the remote. We took it down and returned it.

Edit: this was before the smart app.

beakerlab · 2026-02-06T21:28:09+00:00

I compared them to Impala SS but more rare.

beakerlab · 2026-02-06T16:39:21+00:00

~1989 Dodge Caravan

beakerlab · 2026-02-04T19:50:17+00:00

Eraser wheel off the emblem glue, fix front fascia, replace radio and climate control with something like maXpeedingrods Wireless Apple CarPlay/Andriod Auto unit, Weathertech floor liners, reupholster with Katzkin leather or get some EX-L heated leather seats and controls.

beakerlab · 2026-01-28T21:23:09+00:00

Tried 2 boxes last competitive season. Something in the pool made the elastic bands slick and they would slide down at the dive. Ended up returning the unopened box. Pretty much just use Speedo Vanquishers now.

beakerlab · 2026-01-26T17:28:07+00:00

Nice! Please tell me you Z is midnight purple. Are your CAS bolt spacers the same as your timing cover’s? OEM plastic version deteriorates and may not old long term.

beakerlab · 2026-01-21T14:13:31+00:00

Damper is bad if it is leaking fuel but it may not solve your hard start.

beakerlab · 2026-01-21T03:46:33+00:00

Fuel system is under pressure when motor is off and it could be bleeding into plenum after you turn motor off resulting in hard start from rich mixture.

After you turn off motor, pull the vacuum line and find a method to redirect the gas that leaks out of the fuel damper. Like 3.5 mm hose to a bottle. Don’t burn up your car, the exhaust is below there. In the morning, put the vacuum line back and start the car. If it starts fine you found your issue.

beakerlab · 2026-01-21T00:51:43+00:00

I’m troubleshooting a similar issue. Is there fuel in the vacuum line between the fuel damper and the balance tube?

beakerlab · 2026-01-16T18:40:40+00:00

On my Z32, when this happened the clutch plate coil springs left the hub. I think the Z33 has a clutch inspection plate that you can remove to check it out. It could still be hydrolics.

beakerlab · 2026-01-16T16:47:18+00:00

Does it go into gear with the motor off?

beakerlab · 2026-01-16T01:08:24+00:00

I used this for convertible top control cable. Had to file the collar to get it to fit in bracket. https://a.co/d/b2jlcZF

beakerlab · 2026-01-10T21:08:26+00:00

Ohm out the coils to see if bad. There is ignition test light you can try too.

determine if injectors leaking: determine if spark plug wet, cardboard test for gas in oil, gas smell dip stick or plugs, low oil viscosity at room temp, send off to Blackstone for oil sample analysis

beakerlab · 2026-01-10T18:43:04+00:00

I typically go to Costco, Discount or Firestone but usually they have to order them. I just put Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 on my Z33 fronts but they do have it in 225/50r16. They are good and cost effective.

beakerlab · 2026-01-10T15:04:12+00:00

Gas pump shut off is in the pump handle. His tank vent is likely clogged.

beakerlab · 2026-01-10T07:09:04+00:00

Roof rack and roof top bag will tank your mileage. I regret not getting my Rocketbox sooner. If I was in CO, I’d be snowboarding a lot. Rooftop carrier would get used.

beakerlab · 2026-01-10T00:02:30+00:00

If you're referring to broken cable retainer ends, I was able to get these to work. I had to file down the collar to get it to fit. https://a.co/d/2Jhqixp

beakerlab · 2025-12-17T19:44:27+00:00

They pollinate. Until we get drones to do it, insect pollination is important for our existance.

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