My monte is dead :(
how did I lose freon though?? cus it was empty lolI just got it refilled with some freon and oil and it's Ice cold now
Loose wires, nice.... Well, that's an easy fix 
HEY, that sqeal you mentioned, before spraying anything or going nuts, here's MY recommendation:
- Engine off (obviously) remove the belt
- Spin each pully by hand
- check for play in the pulley
- If no noise, play or anything perceived as abnormal, check the condition of the o-ring where the PCV sits. I know on the S2 UIM, I've read of people who had a noise that resembled a bad alternator pulley (internal bushing) and found it to be a missing or damaged seal on the PCV.
So far, I think this rig is sounding like a winner. HECK you can DRIVE it now!!!
Frank, I think you need to make travel plans for next June!!! That ride HAS to come up to the GM Nationals in Carlisle!!
HEY, that sqeal you mentioned, before spraying anything or going nuts, here's MY recommendation:
- Engine off (obviously) remove the belt
- Spin each pully by hand
- check for play in the pulley
- If no noise, play or anything perceived as abnormal, check the condition of the o-ring where the PCV sits. I know on the S2 UIM, I've read of people who had a noise that resembled a bad alternator pulley (internal bushing) and found it to be a missing or damaged seal on the PCV.
So far, I think this rig is sounding like a winner. HECK you can DRIVE it now!!!
Frank, I think you need to make travel plans for next June!!! That ride HAS to come up to the GM Nationals in Carlisle!!
Am I running lean with the sensor that's not working?
I don't need another clogged cat 
lol And I think it's the tensioner pulley that got wet from sitting outside
lol the squealing is getting quieter and quiet though are you talking about the o-ring where the map sensor is? Cus I put a new one in Hmmm how many hours of driving is it from here to there? Lol I plan on driving 20 hrs to Chicago in a month or two
I still have some more things I wanna do to it, like headlights and tails, and some rally stripes
haha maybe even another set of wheels.... I want some 17's again soo bad!
I ordered the o2 priority so it shouldn't take long to get here
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Yeah, I was talking the MAP sensor area. So, you got that covered, cool. If it is the tensioner pulley, that's easy to change. I believe the bolt holding it is reverse thread.
And yes, you need to come to Carlisle!! Hang with Chibi, me and anyone else that comes out!!
Hopefully my friend's '89 Turbo Trans Am will also be there.
Here's the link:
Carlisle GM Nationals - Collector Car Show and Swap Meet, Everything GM, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, Cadillac, Oldsmobile
And they have dates on the calendar already (Jun 21 - Jun 23, 2013).
And yes, you need to come to Carlisle!! Hang with Chibi, me and anyone else that comes out!!
Hopefully my friend's '89 Turbo Trans Am will also be there.
Here's the link:
Carlisle GM Nationals - Collector Car Show and Swap Meet, Everything GM, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, Cadillac, Oldsmobile
And they have dates on the calendar already (Jun 21 - Jun 23, 2013).
i have the video, or videos i should say since i took one with my phone and one with my camera... i just get distracted with other stuff or im busy and forget to edit it into one video lol Yeah, I was talking the MAP sensor area. So, you got that covered, cool. If it is the tensioner pulley, that's easy to change. I believe the bolt holding it is reverse thread.
And yes, you need to come to Carlisle!! Hang with Chibi, me and anyone else that comes out!!
Hopefully my friend's '89 Turbo Trans Am will also be there.
Here's the link:
Carlisle GM Nationals - Collector Car Show and Swap Meet, Everything GM, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, Cadillac, Oldsmobile
And they have dates on the calendar already (Jun 21 - Jun 23, 2013).
And yes, you need to come to Carlisle!! Hang with Chibi, me and anyone else that comes out!!
Hopefully my friend's '89 Turbo Trans Am will also be there.
Here's the link:
Carlisle GM Nationals - Collector Car Show and Swap Meet, Everything GM, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, Cadillac, Oldsmobile
And they have dates on the calendar already (Jun 21 - Jun 23, 2013).
and it would be awesome to drive my monte up there! i have to see how things are going in a few months... money wise that is lol
but its something to look forward to now
Hi Frank, just think what it would have been `if you had to take it to a professional shop & had it repaired
What ? Oh `no Not many would take the challenge that you have taken
and you should be very proud of yourself for doing it yourself (+the help of your Monte Family ) You have saved Big $'s 4-Sure + have learned so much more about your power-plant. I know I've learned a lot from this super thread you started & have enjoyed reading your trials & tribulations to get it apart & put back 2gether * (In your driveway & Living Room)<~>WoW 
You are a inspiration to others 4-Real-Sure...
Thanks for sharing your adventure & experiences with `all.
Wish you the very best with your rebuilt Award Winning Monte Carlo S.S. I wish you the best in `Life.
Peace/Happiness/Good Luck, from `Space
Last edited by Space; Aug 31, 2012 at 07:56 AM.