Update on Black Widow...and I need to clear the air.

***popo8*** · 05-14-2013, 09:23 AM

Well tunes dont go bad.
, There is no expiration..so with that being said we know something mechanical took a dump.

Was it throwing any codes...MAF....OPTI...etc?

Larry (Popo8) Co-owner
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**BlackWidowSS** · 05-14-2013, 09:51 AM

It was throwing codes, but I fixed the issues and it was still throwing codes, but it was shit like the Engine Coolant Temp Sensor...however, I validated that the PCM was getting the signal, so I am confused as to why it keeps saying it is out.

I am done trying to figure it out myself though...It exhausted me. Usually I can find it quick, and I did every diagnostic I could think of that I was able to...it will be in the hands of my boss in a couple of hours and I will let him figure it out...then I will update here!

***popo8*** · 05-14-2013, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by BlackWidowSS

It was throwing codes, but I fixed the issues and it was still throwing codes, but it was shit like the Engine Coolant Temp Sensor...however, I validated that the PCM was getting the signal, so I am confused as to why it keeps saying it is out.

I am done trying to figure it out myself though...It exhausted me. Usually I can find it quick, and I did every diagnostic I could think of that I was able to...it will be in the hands of my boss in a couple of hours and I will let him figure it out...then I will update here!

Did the scan tool show that Ambient air temp was about right... because if it was failed, even if getting signal, there is a chance it would just keep adding fuel.

**BlackWidowSS** · 05-14-2013, 04:29 PM

Like I said, everything I could see looked good...I couldn't figure it out. It is now at my former boss's shop and he said he will be able to work on it in about 2 weeks. I will let you all know more when I find out about it.

**BlackWidowSS** · 05-31-2013, 12:24 PM

Ok, a little update on the SS.

My former boss did the compression test yesterday, and he found out that Cylinders 2 and 5 were only getting 15 psi!!! He is 99% sure that it is broken valve springs, but he said he will pull the valve covers today and let me know for sure. HOPEFULLY that is all it is, and if so, I will buy a brand new set of springs and have him install them...then I should be back on the road! Then he is going to finish the tune for me, both Street and Dyno.

**Blackbird96WS6** · 05-31-2013, 12:28 PM

Hope that's the case!

***popo8*** · 06-01-2013, 04:58 AM

Originally Posted by BlackWidowSS

Ok, a little update on the SS.

My former boss did the compression test yesterday, and he found out that Cylinders 2 and 5 were only getting 15 psi!!! He is 99% sure that it is broken valve springs, but he said he will pull the valve covers today and let me know for sure. HOPEFULLY that is all it is, and if so, I will buy a brand new set of springs and have him install them...then I should be back on the road! Then he is going to finish the tune for me, both Street and Dyno.

Sucks...but that could be great!!! (hopefully no other issues cause of it.)

-btw: really happy to be seeing more of u around here. I know the entire community roots for u and the Widow....

Co-Owner/Admin @ LTXtech.com

**JCzNova** · 08-15-2013, 06:45 PM

Any BlackWidow updates???
@BlackWidowSS

**BlackWidowSS** · 08-15-2013, 07:23 PM

Nothing concrete yet. He did the compression check and found the 2 bad cylinders a while back. He keeps telling me he will get to it next week...next week. He is a good friend and a great mechanic, and I am more focused on getting things on track and paid off which is going great, but I would still like to have her to drive around once in a while. This has been the longest "next week" of my life...

I guess the biggest update for now is, she is almost completely paid off!

**JCzNova** · 08-15-2013, 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by BlackWidowSS

Nothing concrete yet. He did the compression check and found the 2 bad cylinders a while back. He keeps telling me he will get to it next week...next week. He is a good friend and a great mechanic, and I am more focused on getting things on track and paid off which is going great, but I would still like to have her to drive around once in a while. This has been the longest "next week" of my life...

I guess the biggest update for now is, she is almost completely paid off!

That's good. How is the new job going?