C4 Tech/Performance L98 Corvette and LT1 Corvette Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine

1989 corvette problem help

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 20, 2012 | 03:14 AM
  #21  
Cliff Harris's Avatar
Cliff Harris
Race Director
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 10,036
Likes: 346
From: Anaheim CA
Default

Gee, a noid light is so cheap...

http://www.amazon.com/OTC-7602-Port-...498019&sr=1-14
Reply
Old Aug 11, 2014 | 12:14 PM
  #22  
James Newcomb's Avatar
James Newcomb
1st Gear
 
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Default

I am having problems with my 1989 l98 vette the fuel pump is staying running and pulling the fire out of the battery I un plugged the fuel pump relay on the firewall and it still runs is there any other relay that I should check
Reply
Old Aug 12, 2014 | 06:30 AM
  #23  
kenmohr's Avatar
kenmohr
Drifting
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,535
Likes: 177
From: NE Ohio
2024 C4 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Default

Originally Posted by Joe C
dude, CHILL. today, a $20 part, tomorrow a $200 part - ??? all i said was to preform a simple fuel pressure check. damn, the engine is 23 years old - why not just replace that too. no flames, but too many people don't have a clue WTF's wrong, but they know if they replace enough stuff, eventually, they can fix anything. i guess i old school - if it ain't broke, dont fix it! i've wasted enough time on this thread -
I agree check it out properly. The car is worth it. Forget the $$$ do the job properly.
Reply
Old Aug 12, 2014 | 06:45 AM
  #24  
playsdixie's Avatar
playsdixie
Drifting
 
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,590
Likes: 60
From: ft myers FL/Munising MI
Default

could check the connections in the fuel pump....if you have a pulsator too, fuel line could be popping out when pump turns on....you'll lose pressure fast...it will reconnect when pump shuts off........a guage on your rail will tell you....it's what you need to do first....
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2014 | 12:25 AM
  #25  
Cliff Harris's Avatar
Cliff Harris
Race Director
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 10,036
Likes: 346
From: Anaheim CA
Default

Originally Posted by James Newcomb
I am having problems with my 1989 l98 vette the fuel pump is staying running and pulling the fire out of the battery I un plugged the fuel pump relay on the firewall and it still runs is there any other relay that I should check
There is also an oil pressure switch in parallel with the fuel pump relay that turns on the fuel pump when the oil pressure is higher than 4 PSI. It might be stuck in the closed position. The power for the fuel pump comes directly from the battery, which is why the fuel pump runs with the ignition off. Unplug the connector and see if that fixes your problem.

The oil pressure switch is the part with the orange and red wires:



I'm not positive, but it's possible that you have the combination oil pressure switch and oil pressure sender. The combination switch/sender came into use around 1989. In that case it would be in the same area (back of engine behind distributor) with a connector with 3 wires. Unplug the connector.
Reply




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:34 AM.

story-0
Every Corvette Grand Sport Explained! (C2, C4, C6, C7, & C8)

Slideshow: Every Corvette Grand Sport explained

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-03-26 07:13:44


VIEW MORE
story-1
Grand Sport & Grand Sport X Launch Alongside All-New 535hp LS6 V8!

Slideshow: Breaking down the 2027 Grand Sport, Grand Sport X, Stingray, and LS6 V8.

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-03-26 13:48:45


VIEW MORE
story-2
5 Reasons Bad Drivers Crash & 5 Ways to Avoid a Costly Mistake!

Slideshow: 5 reasons bad drivers crash sports cars & 5 ways to avoid a costly shame!

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-03-25 16:32:55


VIEW MORE
story-3
7 Bolt-On Upgrades From Extreme Online Store to Level Up Your C6 Corvette

Slideshow: Check out these easy-to-install upgrades from Extreme Online Store that reshape the look and feel of the C6 Corvette.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-03-23 17:00:27


VIEW MORE
story-4
How Likely Are These Five 2027 Corvette Rumors to Be True?

There may be some big changes on the horizon.

By Brett Foote | 2026-03-18 06:55:42


VIEW MORE
story-5
9 Best Corvettes You Can Buy for Half Price (& 1 You Should NEVER Buy!)

Slideshow: 9 best Corvettes you can buy for half price (and 1 you shouldn't!)

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-03-17 10:20:26


VIEW MORE
story-6
8 Very Best Corvettes of Amelia Island 2026

Slideshow: 8 best Corvette of Amelia Island 2026

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-03-11 09:28:52


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 WORST Corvette Engineering Failures of All Time!

Slideshow: Top 10 worst Corvette engineering failures

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-03-10 17:38:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Records the C8 Corvette Generation Has SMASHED (& 1 Glaring Failure)

Slideshow: 10 records the C8 Corvette generation has SMASHED (& 1 glaring failure).

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-03-02 11:16:36


VIEW MORE
story-9
7 Wildest Corvette Concepts Ever Made

Out of the many Corvette concepts that exist, these are by far the wildest of the bunch.

By Brett Foote | 2026-03-02 11:03:54


VIEW MORE