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1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88 - Page 4 Questions & Answers
I HAD A SMALL LEAK FROM UPPER RADIATOR HOSE I
This may have been a point where the system was flushed at one time, if it has a screw cap it could be loose..... you might consider a replacement coupling, just show it to the parts man and he has the experience to see what it needs.....
Ignition broke ... do I have to pull steering
You have to pull the steering wheel to get to the lock assembly. This requires a special tool to compress the spring so the retaining clip can be removed. You can do it with that tool if you're mechanically inclined. Go to the library and get the procedure from a Chilton or Motor's manual. Parts stores sell Haynes books too.
Adjust timing on 1985 olds delta 88 307 engine
Timing set a 20 degrees as factory specified.
Keep Backing off of timing 1 degree at a time until you don't have a pinging during acceleration.
Laging valve timing can not be fixed by simply advancing the ignition timing.
Check to see that you have less than 8 degrees of valve timing and you will be ok.
Hope this tip helps
R/
David
Need fire order,spark plug wires replaced in
For several engines....
Fig. 1: Buick-built 231, 252 V6 Engine firing order: 1-6-5-4-3-2 Distributor rotation: Clockwise
Fig. 2: Olds-built 260, 307, 350, 400, 403, 455 Pontiac-built
265, 301, 350, 400, 455 V8 Engine Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Distributor rotation: Counter-clockwise
Fig. 3: Buick-built 350 V8 Firing order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 Distributor rotation: Clockwise
Fig. 4: Chevrolet-built 267, 305, 350 Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 Distributor rotation: clockwise
Fig. 5: Chevrolet-built 262 Firing order: 1-6-5-4-3-2 Distributor rotation: clockwise
Hope helped with this (remember rated this help) Good luck.
Ruptured brake line
unless modifications were made to the factory settings then you can go to any parts store ad buy a brake line. there is a hard metal line that runs from the master cylinder to the back of the car and then there is a rubber hose that connects the hardline to the brake system. that is all you will have to replace.
remove the tire and check and see, you may be able to see it by jacking up the car and crawling under it. all you need is a wrench and a new hose, you will have to bleed your brakes after replacing the hose.
My trans might be going
Hi
Thanks for using FixYa. Check for the following things if you think your trans is going out--
Shift Linkage/Control Cable-- Raise the adjustment lock tab
so that the tab is fully raised and allows free movement of the cable in the
adjustment assembly. Position the shift lever in the N position. This is found
by rotation the selector shaft clockwise from P through R to N. Place the shift
control assembly in N.
With the lock tab fully raised, push the tab down to fully
seat in the cable adjuster to adjust the cable in the mounting bracket.
Throttle Valve Cable-- Stop the engine. Check the throttle
body for full travel prior to any adjustments by fully depressing the
accelerator pedal and having an assistant check the throttle body for wide open
throttle. If full throttle is not achieved, the accelerator system must be
repaired before adjusting the TV cable. Depress and hold down the metal
readjustment tab at the engine end of the TV cable. Move the slider until it
stops against the fitting. Release the adjustment tab.
Rotate the throttle lever, by hand, to its full travel
position. The slider must move (ratchet) toward the lever when the lever is
rotated to its full travel position.
Please do accept the solution if the issue is resolved or else revert for further assistance.
Thanks
Rylee
MY Car won't go in
If your forward gears are working the answer is the trans is the problem. Sometimes you can get lucky and service the trans and the gears will all work, but that is not always the case and you may have to have trans rebuilt. Now this is assuming that the trans is automatic. If it is a manual trans the linkage could be out of adjustment. If adjustments are fine the shift fork in the trans is probably worn and the trans will need rebuilt. Good luck!
Missing
check your plugs if they have oil your engine nees a big repair there are some plugs extensions the you can try if thats the proble good luck
TV bracket location?
I would just measure the travel of the arm and add about 1.5 or so inches to allow for adjustment later. Hope this helps. Good luck.
700r4 not working
Is the fluid level correct.? Might help to change the filter and fluid. does fluid smell burnt.?
1985 olds delta88 5.0 4bbl
you have blown a fusible link at the starter, a wire that is hooked on the starter alnong with your positive lead from battery
Transmission leak
Most likely problems described are not related. Rough idle and rough at low speeds could be caused by spark plug and wires due for replacement. Tranny pans known to leak and is an easy condition to remedy with filter and gasket replacement
Engine wont turn over
one way to tell if moter is locked up is by going to hamonic balancer and putting a sockit on it.its easyer to turn if you take out a couple spark plugs.
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