GMC5.3

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Im about to buy a 95 LT1 from my brother in law for 1000, Deal or No deal?

I dont know anything about Camaros, he says that the idling is bouncing,he said he went and talked to a mechanic about it and said that they said it could be an internal computer problem, and could be costly.

Ive done some research before bringing up an open question that there are already numerous threads about. Based on the search, if i plan to get the car, should i start by checking out the TBS and the IAC? I think those are the abbreviations ive been seeing. Ive also got advice on buy a new optispark. Any advice would be appreciated, Thanks

RamAir95TA

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99.9% of the time, the PCM is not at fault. I've never seen a bad PCM other than programming error. Bouncing idle could be IAC (idle air controller) / TPS (throttle position sensor) related, or something as simple as a vacuum leak from a torn/loose intake elbow. The BEST thing to do would be to get free scanning software and a low-cost interface cable and do some scanning to see what's going on.

And if that's the ONLY problem with the car (assuming you're talking about a car, you only say "95 LT1"), $1000 is a STEAL.

GMC5.3

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Thanks for the reply, if you dont mind me asking would i be able to download this software on my computer? If so, do you have any ideas in mind to where i would go to get it?

Lawhead

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if it has a running LT1 in it and has a nice body/drive train
Its a steal! and it "bouncing" could be a lot of things a miss will make it hesitate and bounce Ive experienced that with my header install -__-. but seems like a good deal I would ****** it up and start making it a weekend warrior!

GMC5.3

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How did you fix the problems with the header install, cause i do believe it has headers

Lawhead

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WOW man better give this guy a extra 100 bucks make him feel better about stealing this car lol...........was a plug wire on a primary tube was causing the wire to arch and miss

GMC5.3

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LOL, how about i let him drive it when i get it running strong...

RamAir95TA

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Datamaster is the most popular free scanning software. It's available at www.ttspowersystems.com, and is very user-friendly. Andy Whittaker also makes Freescan, another alternative.

lifeisgood

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if the idle is bouncing the iac is workin, it prolly has a vacc leak. check that first

GMC5.3

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To check for vacuum leaks, ive read that once you wiggle them, if it idles high then thats where the problem is?

RamAir95TA

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Do the obvious. Look at the intake elbow first. It is by FAR the most common leak.

GMC5.3

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Gotcha, thanks alot for all the comments, i just found out it has an exhaust leak too.

RamAir95TA

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Exhaust leaks aren't a good thing either, especially PRIOR to the O2s.

Cheap Guy

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What's the body and interior like? Are you mechanically inclined and LIKE to work on cars? That's what would make the decision for me.

Good body and interior/bad engine = still buy
Bad Body/Good engine = buy and part out
Bad Body/Bad Engine = walk away

GMC5.3

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Havent seen it yet, i havent heard any bad news about the body other than replacing the back window. Other than that, havent seen the body in detail or interior. Its been a year since ive seen the car

GMC5.3

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also im not at all mechanically inclined, but i want to learn, i got some pics of the car, no body damage, interior looks decent.

Lawhead

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Well what are you waiting on then?!?!

MattSapp95_T/A

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Damn 1000??? If you don't want it I will take it...lol

Lawhead

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There is a guy around here seeling a TA with LTs and stuff for 1500 because he burnt up the harness maybe I should look into that :o

ChandlerMotorsports

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I wouldn't replace the optispark unless you have low resolution codes already.