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11-02-2009, 05:50 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Mount Olive NJ
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Big charging problem
ok so i just finished putting my engine back together and i turned the car on and let it idle for about 20 mins. but the battery quickly drains and after driving the car about 100 yards it died. i just put the battery on a charger and im gunna leave it for a few hours but i think it could be the alternator. any ideas?
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1998 z28 with a 2001 ls1,custom 3726R/3728R cam,JS performance p&p heads,ported TB,ls6 intake,slp air lid and TB elbow,160' t stat,slp long tube headers,slp y pipe,bassani true duals,performa built stage 2 4l60e trans,yank 3600 stall converter,10 bolt with 4:10s and moser axles,slp diamond sub frame connectors,spohn sway bar set,eibach drag launch springs
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11-02-2009, 06:11 PM
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sounds like the alt is not working. Could be a wiring issue, alt could be connect improperly
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11-02-2009, 08:05 PM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
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Definetly sounds alternator related.
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11-02-2009, 08:07 PM
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ok well if its alt related then would you know where i could pick up a new or more powerful one?
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1998 z28 with a 2001 ls1,custom 3726R/3728R cam,JS performance p&p heads,ported TB,ls6 intake,slp air lid and TB elbow,160' t stat,slp long tube headers,slp y pipe,bassani true duals,performa built stage 2 4l60e trans,yank 3600 stall converter,10 bolt with 4:10s and moser axles,slp diamond sub frame connectors,spohn sway bar set,eibach drag launch springs
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11-02-2009, 10:04 PM
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Double check all of your wiring connections, and try again once the battery is charged. If you still have trouble, get the alternator tested at your local parts shop - many of them can do this.
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11-03-2009, 06:23 AM
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make sure you get a battery that you know has a nice good charge and put the leads from a volt meter on the terminals while the car is running....a good charging alt should charge from 13.5-14.3 volts. if its significantly less then check the connections to the alt...if its all hooked up properly then replace the alt.
dont get a bigger one either...its a big pita to get it in. dropping the front sway is easy but its unnecessary with a regular sized alt
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11-03-2009, 05:28 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
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so then should i just get another stock one from a Chevy dealership?
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1998 z28 with a 2001 ls1,custom 3726R/3728R cam,JS performance p&p heads,ported TB,ls6 intake,slp air lid and TB elbow,160' t stat,slp long tube headers,slp y pipe,bassani true duals,performa built stage 2 4l60e trans,yank 3600 stall converter,10 bolt with 4:10s and moser axles,slp diamond sub frame connectors,spohn sway bar set,eibach drag launch springs
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11-03-2009, 06:08 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
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get a duracrap drom autozone. those seem to work fine and have a nice warranty.
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11-03-2009, 08:37 PM
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i had a charging problem with my 98 and it ended up being the 1 wire plug having a break in it.
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11-03-2009, 08:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by emolineaux
i had a charging problem with my 98 and it ended up being the 1 wire plug having a break in it.
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shyeaaah thats why i said to check his connections first 
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11-03-2009, 11:26 PM
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ummmmm did it work before you removed/replaced the motor?
if so , you have a wiring issue.
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11-04-2009, 01:17 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by S.J.SLEEPER
ummmmm did it work before you removed/replaced the motor?
if so , you have a wiring issue.
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not so. sometimes fluids get spilled while doing swaps and beings the location of the alternator its very likely to have been burnt out from the fluid. happened twice so far on swaps ive been involved with
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11-04-2009, 01:24 AM
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well i think it might have been on its way out before i took the heads off but i didnt touch it or any wires that go to it the entire time. it did get some fluids in it tho. im going to check the connections and wires tomorrow but i have a feeling im gunna need a new one any way.
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1998 z28 with a 2001 ls1,custom 3726R/3728R cam,JS performance p&p heads,ported TB,ls6 intake,slp air lid and TB elbow,160' t stat,slp long tube headers,slp y pipe,bassani true duals,performa built stage 2 4l60e trans,yank 3600 stall converter,10 bolt with 4:10s and moser axles,slp diamond sub frame connectors,spohn sway bar set,eibach drag launch springs
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11-04-2009, 07:15 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NastyEllEssWon
sometimes fluids get spilled while doing swaps
happened twice so far on swaps ive been involved with
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f*****n backyard mechanics
you think you would have learned the first time !
proper tools & proper removal of parts/motor and that doesn't happen
coolant vice grips (to clamp off hoses to reduce spills)
a fluid sucker to remove fluid out
drain pan to empty fluids into
funnels for filling fluids up (ie: use on power steering so you don't fill up your alternator) 
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11-04-2009, 08:40 AM
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i have a alternator ill give you. if you feel like picking it up. i had the same problem so i bought a new one and it was that single wire that broke under the sheathing
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11-04-2009, 04:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by S.J.SLEEPER
f*****n backyard mechanics
you think you would have learned the first time !
proper tools & proper removal of parts/motor and that doesn't happen
coolant vice grips (to clamp off hoses to reduce spills)
a fluid sucker to remove fluid out
drain pan to empty fluids into
funnels for filling fluids up (ie: use on power steering so you don't fill up your alternator) |
pssshhh your trying to tell me...its just in a super vulnerable spot. not to mention that the reservoirs and pumps on the ls' like to leak on the alt eventually anyway. plus theres always a few other people working on the car with you...so its usually a 1 in 3 or 4 shot as to who spilled what
Last edited by NastyEllEssWon; 11-04-2009 at 04:19 PM.
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11-04-2009, 04:33 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Mount Olive NJ
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the previous own had cut the plug to the wiring harness. So basicly it is just connected to the battery. There is a lone green wire that seem to go to nothing just chilling out. It appears to come from the wire harness. Need to get this solved so I can take my car to get tuned.
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1998 z28 with a 2001 ls1,custom 3726R/3728R cam,JS performance p&p heads,ported TB,ls6 intake,slp air lid and TB elbow,160' t stat,slp long tube headers,slp y pipe,bassani true duals,performa built stage 2 4l60e trans,yank 3600 stall converter,10 bolt with 4:10s and moser axles,slp diamond sub frame connectors,spohn sway bar set,eibach drag launch springs
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11-04-2009, 05:01 PM
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time to start looking around
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11-04-2009, 11:52 PM
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found it! the problem has been solved  now i just need a new IACV and i should be all set.
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1998 z28 with a 2001 ls1,custom 3726R/3728R cam,JS performance p&p heads,ported TB,ls6 intake,slp air lid and TB elbow,160' t stat,slp long tube headers,slp y pipe,bassani true duals,performa built stage 2 4l60e trans,yank 3600 stall converter,10 bolt with 4:10s and moser axles,slp diamond sub frame connectors,spohn sway bar set,eibach drag launch springs
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11-07-2009, 09:57 PM
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What was the problem?
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