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Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
05-28-2021, 03:56 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 14,285
Posted By Vachaun22

Re: Firebird Camaro trans am parts over 40 cars parted

Looking for a pair of good washer fluid nozzles for an '86 firebird, these are the ones mounted to the cowl, not on the wiper arm. The locating pin on one of mine is broken off.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-27-2021, 03:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 553
Posted By Vachaun22

Re: EGR Solenoid for carb engines

For some reason I can remember that the emissions decal for both of my car is number YCM if you are interested in seeing the carb'ed emissions with the EGR solenoid.

Thanks gt4373 for the image. ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-26-2021, 08:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 553
Posted By Vachaun22

EGR Solenoid for carb engines

There is a lot of discussion about the EGR solenoid for TPI and TBI engines and some threads on how to use various solenoids from other cars (Vette's, Caddy's).

What I am wondering is if anyone...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
01-28-2021, 04:14 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 14,285
Posted By Vachaun22

Re: Firebird Camaro trans am parts over 40 cars parted

Do you happen to have a picture of it?
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
01-24-2021, 11:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 496
Posted By Vachaun22

Re: OEM 4×6" front speakers

Interested. Total shipped to 17322?
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
01-24-2021, 11:44 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 14,285
Posted By Vachaun22

Re: Firebird Camaro trans am parts over 40 cars parted

Any '86 Trans Am automatic shift plates (no power mirrors) in good shape?
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
07-16-2020, 06:13 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 164
Posted By Vachaun22

Hatch lock cylinder (key not needed)

Looking for a black hatch lock cylinder (key is not needed) as the outer covering on mine has fallen off and disappeared.

As an aside, the screws that hold the climate control air intake box...
Forum: Electronics
07-14-2020, 07:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 333
Posted By Vachaun22

Re: Wire clip part number?

jdhh74 were you able to find something suitable? I browsed the auveco site as suggested and I didn't notice anything even remotely close.

I have at least 1 or 2 of these that were brittle enough...
Forum: Car Audio
07-10-2020, 08:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 419
Posted By Vachaun22

Re: Rear speaker harness routing

Outstanding.

One other quick question. I was watching a video on youtube after carpet had been pulled and what you described is what I thought I was seeing (so I'm glad that has been confirmed),...
Forum: Car Audio
07-10-2020, 04:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 419
Posted By Vachaun22

Rear speaker harness routing

Forgive me if this should be in the "electronics" forum.

I'm looking for confirmation that the rear speaker harness runs down the passenger side of the car. That would seem to make the most sense...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-04-2020, 05:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 200
Posted By Vachaun22

1986 intake (carb)

Looking for an oe intake manifold in good shape for an 86 carbureted trans am.

Thanks in advance.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-01-2020, 04:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 616
Posted By Vachaun22

Re: Steering Column Rebuild question

That definitely makes sense.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-31-2019, 01:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 616
Posted By Vachaun22

Re: Steering Column Rebuild question

Thanks to everyone here, I was able to get the column back together....

Unfortunately, the shaft that was sent to me that I needed to replace what was damaged in my column wasn't from a TA like...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-31-2019, 07:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 616
Posted By Vachaun22

Re: Steering Column Rebuild question

That's exactly what I was looking for!! You guys are all awesome!

Thanks! Now I can finally get that column back together.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-30-2019, 03:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 616
Posted By Vachaun22

Re: Steering Column Rebuild question

Thanks for the response. I believe the chime thing is actually enclosed in plastic (like a plastic block) based on all the pictures. I do have that piece back in place. I don't think the piece I...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-30-2019, 05:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 616
Posted By Vachaun22

Re: Steering Column Rebuild question

After reviewing pictures much much closer, it appears that I have the part listed above in the correct place. However, I have not seen this part in any picture, nor can I find it in the exploded...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-29-2019, 01:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 616
Posted By Vachaun22

Steering Column Rebuild question

When looking at the various exploded views of the tilt mechanism, there is a preload spring shown #39. Can anyone tell me where this spring actually goes?
...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-18-2019, 05:53 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,369
Posted By Vachaun22

Re: Parting out 88 trans am gta

This thread hasn't been active in a month, wondering if the car is still available.

Looking for all kinds of fasteners that seem to have disappeared on me in the last half decade...
Forum: Body
01-19-2019, 05:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,514
Posted By Vachaun22

Re: Airbox to firewall gasket material?

Sadly, I never thought of googling for hvac foam rubber gasketing tape. I think that may actually be the way that I try first.

Thanks for the suggestions everyone.
Forum: Body
01-15-2019, 03:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,211
Posted By Vachaun22

Re: 86 T/A How to repair ground effect mounting studs?

battmann, first off, very nice build.

I should probably clarify that the studs that broke aren't the studs on the metal brackets that hold the smaller pieces on. Rather, these are the studs that...
Forum: Body
01-14-2019, 11:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,514
Posted By Vachaun22

Airbox to firewall gasket material?

Does anyone know where to obtain the seal that is basically taped to the air boxes that seal the heater core and A/C boxes to the firewall? I've been googling for quite some time and everything I...
Forum: Body
01-14-2019, 11:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,211
Posted By Vachaun22

86 T/A How to repair ground effect mounting studs?

Some of the studs snapped when attempting to get the nuts off the ground effects when disassembling my T/A. Are there any suggestions of good ways to fix them? Not sure if drilling out the old ones...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
01-14-2019, 10:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,925
Posted By Vachaun22

Re: 1988 Firebird Formula part out lowered prices

How about the ignition lockout cable off the steering column?
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
11-07-2018, 03:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 841
Posted By Vachaun22

Re: Strange request for steering parts

Correct. I have already found one. This thread can die.
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
09-27-2018, 03:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 841
Posted By Vachaun22

Re: Strange request for steering parts

Bump
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
09-16-2018, 02:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 841
Posted By Vachaun22

Re: Strange request for steering parts

I do have a tilt column in fact.

As far as the repairs suggested, I would definitely go that route if there was enough metal on the original shaft to cut new threads. I think the only way to...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
09-15-2018, 04:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 841
Posted By Vachaun22

Strange request for steering parts

Due to a series of unfortunate events, I am in need of the steering shaft (not the entire column) that runs through the column should anyone happen to have a column that is not particularly worth...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
09-15-2018, 04:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 538
Posted By Vachaun22

Re: Stock speakers

If you still have these, can you send pictures?
Forum: Interior
05-10-2018, 11:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,039
Posted By Vachaun22

Re: Door lock rod guide clips?

Does anyone happen to have part numbers for the 87-92 clips as suggested? I'm having a hard time finding the guide clips.

The clips that attach the rods to whatever mechanism they work seem to be...
Forum: Interior
05-09-2018, 02:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,039
Posted By Vachaun22

Door lock rod guide clips?

Anyone know where you might find the plastic "J" clips (for lack of better description) that the door lock rod is guided by?

This pushes into the door about half way on the door lock rod and the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-06-2017, 03:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 641
Posted By Vachaun22

Re: High idle when warm

The car does have cruise, but currently the cable that goes to the vacuum canister from the carb is unhooked (I have to acquire one of the cable clips at the local auto parts store).

The throttle...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-05-2017, 08:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 641
Posted By Vachaun22

High idle when warm

I have a question that my service manual does not seem to address.

I have an 86 TA with carb and manual trans. When I initially start the car, it idles properly at around 750, nice and smooth. ...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
06-06-2017, 02:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 443
Posted By Vachaun22

Re: Firebird fender braces

Tealman92,

Those are the ones that I need.
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
06-05-2017, 05:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 443
Posted By Vachaun22

Firebird fender braces

I'm looking for a pair (or 1 if that's all that is available) fender braces for a FIrebird.

This is the brace in front of the tires that is directly below the battery tray. A battery must have...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-22-2016, 08:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 558
Posted By Vachaun22

EGR Solenoid - Carb compatible

I have been searching for quite some time, but need to bite the bullet as I am getting close to hopefully putting one of my cars back on the road.

Unfortunately, I have to have emissions to pass...
Forum: Exhaust
07-31-2015, 04:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 576
Posted By Vachaun22

Cat converter hanger placment and orientation

This is a stupid question to even have to ask, but I need some help with the orientation of the catalytic converter hanger on an 86 trans am. I can't for the life of me figure out how this hanger...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
01-08-2015, 07:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 360
Posted By Vachaun22

Manual transmission block plate/dust cover

Looking for a manual transmission dust cover/block plate (seen it called both things).

In either case, just looking for the metal plate the protects the flywheel and clutch assembly.

This is...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
11-02-2014, 10:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 606
Posted By Vachaun22

Re: 1986 TA Emissions parts and brackets

Correct, the system on the left is what i am looking to build. I have the air pump already on the car (no belt, and really not driving the car anyway at this point).

I have the bracket for the...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
10-24-2014, 03:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 606
Posted By Vachaun22

Re: 1986 TA Emissions parts and brackets

wwe442, near williamsport.

and still looking for basically any emissions parts for an '86 TA with carb except the air pump itself.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
10-20-2014, 03:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 606
Posted By Vachaun22

Re: 1986 TA Emissions parts and brackets

Dixie Wrecked, I would be curious as to whether they are the same. If it's a carbed 87, I might be in luck.

wwe442, I'm in MD now. But my cars are both still in PA.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
10-19-2014, 08:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 606
Posted By Vachaun22

Re: 1986 TA Emissions parts and brackets

Finally got time to upload these pictures since I was in the process of moving. These are pictures of the diverter valve mounting bracket and whatnot that I am looking for.

Now in Maryland. I...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
08-08-2014, 10:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 606
Posted By Vachaun22

Re: 1986 TA Emissions parts and brackets

Wish I'd had been able to contact you a while ago when I was looking for all of this stuff. I have the AIR pump at this point, and the vacuum canisters as well.

But I would need the rubber hose...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
08-08-2014, 07:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 606
Posted By Vachaun22

Re: 1986 TA Emissions parts and brackets

Do you have pictures?

How about the elbow tube that goes from the air filter down to the passenger side valve cover? Not sure what this is since I thought the PCV was on the driver side.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
08-08-2014, 07:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 606
Posted By Vachaun22

1986 TA Emissions parts and brackets

Looking for the AIR diverter valve mounting bracket. It would mount on the passenger side of the engine behind the alternator on and on the front most exhaust manifold stud. This will be for the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-22-2014, 08:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,503
Posted By Vachaun22

AIR pipe on catalytic converter

On a 1986 trans am with carb, where does the AIR pipe on the cat get connected to in the engine bay?

I believe the car had a hard line that when from the AIR pipe on the cat, but it kind of fell...
Forum: Electronics
07-16-2014, 10:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 489
Posted By Vachaun22

Re: What is this connector for?

I am not sure that is the correct harness. My car is carbed, so the AIR system is different. Though I am not sure if the diverter valve is different from carbed to injected.

[EDIT]

I found...
Forum: Electronics
07-16-2014, 10:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 489
Posted By Vachaun22

Re: What is this connector for?

In this case, on my car, both are on the passenger side. In fact, both the plugs (based on the service manual) are mostly on the same circuits.

Is the pigtail you have pictured listed as an AIR...
Forum: Electronics
07-16-2014, 08:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 489
Posted By Vachaun22

Re: What is this connector for?

I thought the black connector that looks similar is for the EGR solenoid? I was googling for the EGR solenoid pigtail, and found one with the notches in the correct orientation.
Forum: Electronics
07-15-2014, 07:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 489
Posted By Vachaun22

What is this connector for?

Based on the service manual, I am lead to believe this is the connector that goes to the AIR select valve solenoid.

Is this correct? The connector, as seen in the picture, is pink/blk and 2 brown...
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