Why does my 1995 Camaro Z28 stall out?
I have a 1995 chevy camero lt1. It runs but once it runs for a little bit when the motor gets warm, the oil pressure drops. Could it be a blown motor?
What’s the idle speed of a 1988 Camaro?
When in gear (ex. Reverse, Drive, 2nd, 1st) my car idle “settles” around 750 on the tach, but then starts to fluctuate around there, moving up to 900 (or so) then dips down to about 500 on the tach. While the idle speed is fluctuating my voltage drops dramatically.
Why does my Camaro have an idle problem?
Has idle problem about one day a week. Take a real good look at the throttle “butterfly” valve. They have a tendency to get buildup with dirt and will stick slightly open, confusing the computer into thinking that you are pushing on the “go” pedal.
Where is the idle air control valve on a Camaro?
I’m going to say check your IAC valve (idle air control), this is located on the passenger side underneath the throttle body. These get all carboned up and can’t re-seat themselves properly. You may have to perform a minimum idle setting also.
What kind of engine does a Chevy Camaro have?
Go to any dragstrip in America on any given night, and you will see a lot of fourth-generation Camaros and Firebirds. A natural drag racer with their fairly light weight, rear wheel drive, strong transmissions, and simple suspension, the mid-’90s “F-body” cars also featured a stout 350-cubic-inch LT1 V8.
How do you change the idle speed on a T-30?
Insert a T-30 size Torx driver into the Idle adjustment screw that is located behind the plug removed earlier. Turn the screw to adjust the idle speed to 650 RPM +/- 50 RPM. Turn off the engine and disconnect the negative battery terminal from the battery using a wrench. Reconnect the IAC valve.
Is the Optispark engine still in the Camaro?
The Optispark is still a great idea and a genuine leap forward in engine technology. While it was advanced for the time, it should not be confused with the current-generation LT1 engine powering the sixth-generation Camaro.
What’s the problem with the Chevy LT1 V8?
This engine featured a new distributor design called Optispark that was plagued with issues. If you own an LT1 car, here’s what to watch for and what to do when that Opti fails. Source | Rich Niewiroski Jr. The original small-block Chevy (SBC) V8 was built for decades, spanning from the mid-1950s through the 1990s.