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by iefbr14
Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:45 pm
Forum: HVAC & cooling systems
Topic: 2014 Caprice 3.6L Radiator
Replies: 0
Views: 15

2014 Caprice 3.6L Radiator

My PPV is in storage at the moment, so I am unable to go outside to look. Would someone answer these questions, please? 1- where is the petcock for draining the radiator? driver/passenger side? Bottom, or side tank? Easy to access? 2- how much coolant is in the radiator? for example: if I captured t...
by iefbr14
Sat Apr 23, 2022 10:52 pm
Forum: HVAC & cooling systems
Topic: Replace v6 cooling system thermostat
Replies: 2
Views: 1206

Replace v6 cooling system thermostat

Has anyone opened up the thermostat housing assembly (92249137, $100) and replaced just the thermostat? Seems like such a waste of aluminum and money to replace the entire assembly just to install a new thermostat. The problem is: I watch my dash Coolant Temp display vary from 60F (startup from over...
by iefbr14
Sun Mar 20, 2022 1:54 pm
Forum: Body, Appearance, Interior, & Detailing
Topic: Lower honeycomb grill PN 92156882
Replies: 2
Views: 1077

Lower honeycomb grill PN 92156882

Can anyone provide advice about this part number? it's the lower grill on a Commodore, the center piece below the main grille. On the PPV, this area is left wide open. I'm thinking about closing it off not because of appearance necessarily, but to prevent large debris from kicking up and killing the...
by iefbr14
Tue Feb 12, 2019 8:41 pm
Forum: V6 Engine tech (LFX)
Topic: LFX Elite catch can on Caprice
Replies: 4
Views: 15386

Re: LFX Elite catch can on Caprice

what is the Elite Engineering part number that you used? The mounting bracket on the block- is it very close to the serpentine belt at the bottom?
by iefbr14
Mon Feb 04, 2019 12:36 am
Forum: Body, Appearance, Interior, & Detailing
Topic: Roof moldings
Replies: 2
Views: 4282

Roof moldings

My 2014 black rubber(?) moldings were replaced twice under warranty for losing luster and becoming pitted. I suppose Australia does not have Southern California sun beating on horizontal surfaces like the roof. My cars out of warranty now, any ideas how to preserve the new ones I have? Are everyone ...
by iefbr14
Mon Dec 10, 2018 3:45 am
Forum: Stereo / Electronics / Electrical
Topic: 55w H11 highbeams
Replies: 8
Views: 8967

Re: 55w H11 highbeams

Thanks. Doing anything to this car takes a lot more thinking that working on less electronically monitored cars of the past. That thin wiring feeding the headlights scares me. I guess I could use the thin wire feed to trigger a second relay with heavier wires, but that would be a mess. During the la...
by iefbr14
Sun Dec 09, 2018 2:54 pm
Forum: Stereo / Electronics / Electrical
Topic: 55w H11 highbeams
Replies: 8
Views: 8967

55w H11 highbeams

Does anyone know what reaction the BDC will have if I switch out the original 55w H11 high-beams and put in 100w ones? That would be an increase of 4.333 amps draw per side (from 4.6amp to 8.3amp)

The wiring looks very thin...GM trying to save every strand of copper?
by iefbr14
Sat Sep 08, 2018 11:48 pm
Forum: Stereo / Electronics / Electrical
Topic: AGM battery
Replies: 3
Views: 6149

Re: AGM battery

I was hanging around at Sam's Club killing time. I looked up Caprice batteries because I didn't have anything else to do waiting at their tire center. 2014+ uses a smaller battery (still AGM) for both 2011-2013 and 2014+, the same part number in traditional lead-acid shows higher specifications (CCA...
by iefbr14
Sat Sep 08, 2018 11:27 am
Forum: Stereo / Electronics / Electrical
Topic: AGM battery
Replies: 3
Views: 6149

AGM battery

I have no experience with AGM batteries.

Does anyone know many years the AGM battery expected to last?
by iefbr14
Sat Jul 07, 2018 10:23 pm
Forum: Drivetrain tech
Topic: 2014 Caprice Check engine light/Service power steering/stabi
Replies: 8
Views: 18827

Re: 2014 Caprice Check engine light/Service power steering/s

If you really have a 2014, then you have electric steering.