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CarpeNoctem last won the day on November 18 2013
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About CarpeNoctem
- Birthday 10/23/1982
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Las Vegas, NV
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Cars, Hot Rods, Custom Motorcycles
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Mechanic
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Mechanic by trade. just joined to try to learn more about the car I bought
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1994 Loyale
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Has anyone done a full key-less write up?
CarpeNoctem replied to CarpeNoctem's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
if you cab get your hands on a solenoid, rod and whatnot from the left front door you'd make my month. Cant beat hand delivery:D Saves me having to fight to make universal pats fit. The trunk switch too if one turned up. Should have mentioned mine is an 94 loyale wagon. It has the crap central locking. But t as I said ....crap. One central switch and a keyless system should be much easier to deal with. I could mount one on eachfront door but its extra wiring. -
I've seen bits and pieces on the keyless situation but nothing complete. Like a list of components, stock wiring diagram with the aftermarket added in to it, and an install writeup. I may be missing it. So far I understand you need a RHD or aftermarket solenoid for drivers door Solenoids operate on a 3 wire reversing polarity setup positive one side locks positive from the other unlocks and a unified ground(i believe) except for the hatch which is a two wire setup It Seems like it would be easier to remove the central locking switch in the drivers door completely and replace it with a conventional one on each front door or in the center console to run all 4 doors, and another run off the same fused wire to run the hatch as a separate item (making an alarm systems hatch button useful in the process) and just pretend the old system never happened.
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if the xt had a wasted motor that needed replaced it wouldn't be that bad, but if the intake heads and everything is missing that's gonna be tough. If you can find a dual port engine in a yard you could p[ul it and use your own bottom end I believe. but it'd be easier to just rebuild that motor and use it in th xt if you're going that far
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EMEREGENCY coolant leak I cant source
CarpeNoctem replied to CarpeNoctem's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
it was leaking too fast for that. it was just an odd leak at the hose making it look like a case bolt was the source. I was freaked that it meant I might have to get it pulled and resealed. all is well now thank god -
EMEREGENCY coolant leak I cant source
CarpeNoctem replied to CarpeNoctem's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
oops ea82. I replaced the hose and I'm going to be taking my daughter to school(late but hey shell be there now). let hope it was just that and it runs to get her home. that area can be deceptive with leaks. if it is the hose, then the leaks dont track the way you'd expect -
hey guys need quick info I'm getting a coolant leak from below the hose that goes from the block to the thermostat body. it doesnt seem to be the hose though as directly below it was dry. All that's there is a case bolt. anyone had this come up before? if it's the case gasket leaking I'm pretty much donefore.
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Prep tips for Running in Cold Weather
CarpeNoctem replied to tdodge41's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
yeah because if the mechanical advance doesn't open, your timing will be off. timing being off on top of the cold etc could do it. Not sure it is your particular issue but it's possible. if it's not something you've maintained before it's worth doing anyhow. better mpg and power (power due to recovering loss). -
single din cupholder?
CarpeNoctem replied to CarpeNoctem's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Ah okay. Yea I was going to see if I can flip it so the stereo is on the bottom and put the cupholder up for just that reason. The install kits bolts are symetrical so it should mount upside down. And the new stereo is short front to back so I might have room. Its sd and usb, no cd so it takes up about a third less space -
Prep tips for Running in Cold Weather
CarpeNoctem replied to tdodge41's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
If there is a mechanical advance in the distributor you may want to check how freely it moves when cold. If it is siezing a bit when cold your timing may not be ramping like it is supposed to. Its a commonly overlooked item that can cause cranking issues until centriugal force finally overcomes rough operation -
If it's cutting fuel at 3/4 throttle and has bad idle check and clean you MAF sensor with MAF sensor cleaner (use the right stuff it matters). I just had this issue and now it's MUCH better. Next I'm cleaning my IAC up and replacing the CTS.
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single din cupholder?
CarpeNoctem replied to CarpeNoctem's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Distance between shifter and radio??? Never heard of such a law. Noone would care here in vegas anyhow. No state safety inspections and cops generally ignore modified cars unless is acting stupid. -
single din cupholder?
CarpeNoctem replied to CarpeNoctem's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Sorry. Yeah should have specified 94 loyale. -
Hey I havent pulled the stock radio out to install the new one but I was looking into the cup holder situation, and found these on ebay I'm fitting a scosche panel in there anyhow, so I can cut it to accept a second din if it'll fit. is it going to fit under the radio? or over? I know the tape deck is narrower than the radio, but don't know if the mountings are as well. also rear space could stop it. anyone know? i'v seen smaller half din ones from corollas, civics and ford tarus' that might work too if I can find one. (tarus has a coin holder like some civics but can be easily cut off)