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Forum: North East Region
03-29-2013, 07:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,103
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: 7 years of work may be going down the drain

Not sure but you may be able to go to Ohios Bmv website and enter the vin number and get previous owners name and possible address. hope this helps
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-26-2013, 11:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 516
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: Help selecting strut/shocks

THANKS for the lnfo.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-25-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 516
Posted By Richwiz1

Help selecting strut/shocks

I know this has been asked a thousand times but would like to know if KYB is worth spending my money on or should go with Koni or Tokito?:huh:
Forum: Cooling
10-16-2011, 02:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 610
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: ac stuck on

Sounds like the problem I had .There is a round valve with vacuam hoses hooked to it on the back of your heater control that goes bad and lets vacum escape and makes it make that hissing noise it has...
Forum: Cooling
11-08-2010, 05:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,211
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: overheating!!! help!?

You didnt say what temp the fan was coming on I have a 91 z with the 5.7 and my fan wouldnt kick on till around 275 degrees turned out to be the fan switch was broken the one between the back two...
Forum: Cooling
10-31-2010, 05:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,517
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: Yup overheating...gone through a list of fixes already and nothing

Have you changed the fan switch most people change to a aftermarkt one I got one that comes on at 200 degrees off at 160 sems to be working pretty well stock usally comes on at anywhere between 230...
Forum: Cooling
10-28-2010, 02:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,517
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: Yup overheating...gone through a list of fixes already and nothing

It may sound stupid but have you checked under the car to make sure your air dam is still on your car? You may also check your timing not sure if being to fast would cause it to overheat or not.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-19-2010, 09:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,269
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: AC, Heat all settings blow against windshield, not through vents

If u have a pontiac it may go by a different part number
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-19-2010, 09:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,269
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: AC, Heat all settings blow against windshield, not through vents

:welcome:
Autozone or any parts store should have it or try gm parts direct or napa. Just make sure u connect the right hose back to the right connection on th new one.
Forum: Interior
08-30-2010, 10:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 515
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: Help Needed

Well u could have the floorboards replaced like I did or grind all of the rust out or grind as much as u can out and then coat it with that stop rust preventive that u can buy at ur local parts store...
Forum: Cooling
07-14-2010, 04:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 680
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: Where to buy air dam?

The chevrolet dealer can still get them I just bought one cost around 30 bucks from dealer.
Forum: Cooling
07-14-2010, 04:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 730
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: Riddle me this? AC/defrost

Check to see if you can hear a hissing sound when you switch the control from heater to air it could possibly the valve that switches it from max to cool heat and so on it has a rubber gasket that...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-26-2010, 04:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 766
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: Starter Problem?

Your car probably came with what they call Delco lock 2 system on the radio. Do a search someplace on here it tells how to disable your vats system. You have to use volt ohm meter to get the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-12-2010, 05:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 897
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: Camaro won't start

Then I would take it back to the mechanic and try not to let him recharge u for labor. Is it a tilton starter or what if not once he fixed it I would find a new mech thats way to much for a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-12-2010, 12:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 897
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: Camaro won't start

Check the wiring to the solenoid make sure none are broken or burnt.If that dont work since its standard shift put it in gear and rock it back and forth maybe jammed in between two teeth on flywheel...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-10-2010, 05:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 897
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: Camaro won't start

vats stands for vehical anti theft system I dont know when they started putting them in gm cars if your key has a computer chip in it you have vats there is a thread on here somewhere on it do a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-08-2010, 08:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 897
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: Camaro won't start

Gold plating means it is plated with gold like a watch or necklace. The only things I can think of right now are 1. starter needs shimmed 2. bad solinoid or your vats system. Hope this helps.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-23-2009, 10:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,686
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: HELP! Milkshake Oil Mixture? + Overheating! HELP!

Make sure to get heads magnafuxed. Your mech should know that. good luck!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-23-2009, 10:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 561
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: new here and new to camaros. need A LOT of help

I think it should be obd 1 for that year of car not obd 2
Forum: Cooling
10-18-2009, 09:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,149
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: Temp stay's above 190!

TO lower fan settings he dont have to go into computer they sell aftermarket fan controls cause fan is going to kick off at highway speeds thus not letting it to lower temp. Comparisons to water to...
Forum: Cooling
10-18-2009, 05:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,149
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: Temp stay's above 190!

Water boils at 212 degrees antifreeze raises boiling point 50/50 mix raises boiling point to265 degrees 70/30 mix raises boiling point to 276 degrees. Water wetter improves helps water dissapate heat...
Forum: Cooling
10-18-2009, 01:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,149
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: Temp stay's above 190!

Have you tried a good rad flush and 50/50 mix and a product called water wetter by red line? Jury still out on water wetter. Does it have dual fans or not? Thermo may help YOUR temp sensor may be...
Forum: Cooling
10-11-2009, 11:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,585
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: another Overheating thread - 82 Trans Am

Yea. I would inspect all hoses replace any you dont trust. I think I would flush system again check fins on rad look at weep hole on water pump. Then if everything checks out ok fill with 50/50 mix...
Forum: Cooling
10-11-2009, 04:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,585
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: another Overheating thread - 82 Trans Am

Did you open and turn the heater to full blast (burp)the system?
Forum: Cooling
10-10-2009, 07:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 530
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: need to remove these parts

Thats your heater control valve it controls coolant to heater core if you dont want heat just remove it and block lines connected to it if not get longer hose and vacuam lin to move it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-10-2009, 05:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 462
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: car shaking erraticly

It might be good idea to get your flywheel resurfaced too. Just thought of that.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-10-2009, 01:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 754
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: Heat. Air Conditioning. blower BROKEN?

The valve the corlored lines are hooked to goes bad sometimes too.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-10-2009, 01:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 462
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: car shaking erraticly

I did not think the centerforce was reman I meant if you went with oe . Its usally best to replace disc and pressure plate at same time. Because plate could have hotspots or fingers get weak if thats...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-09-2009, 10:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 462
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: car shaking erraticly

If it was me I would go with stock new not reman. With the upgrades you have planned more money for it or unless you plan on doing a lot of burnouts. Plus you can get pressure plate too.
Forum: Interior
10-09-2009, 10:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,191
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: '84 Z28, speedo/tach problems, has 350 swap and different rearend.

Tire size can throw speedo off to may be combo of both. Just a thought.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-08-2009, 03:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 561
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: Quick advice before mechanic?

Check engine light one in the same ses means service engine soon.
Forum: Interior
10-07-2009, 07:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 530
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: Dynomat

:thanks: Did it make your car alot quieter?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-07-2009, 04:40 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,637
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: Failed Emissions

Can you smell gas by the chacol cannister?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-07-2009, 04:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,953
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: Paper towel in my #1 cylinder...Timing?

Or you can a bud to bump motor or use remote starter switch .Dont trust paper towels.
Forum: Interior
10-06-2009, 10:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 530
Posted By Richwiz1

Dynomat

Can anyone please tell me how much Dynomat I will need to do the interior of my camaro including rear hatch and inside of doors. I did a search did not have any luck. Any help would be appreciated....
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
10-06-2009, 09:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,422
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: Ebay seller gmclassicparts

BECAUSE your online not face to face.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-05-2009, 08:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,223
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: Changed plugs today to fix a intermittent miss.....this is what I found.....

Did you check plug heat range? Right plugs for car ? Personly I have never had a chev want to run on anything but AC s
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-05-2009, 07:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 507
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: Question about getting my car in time...

SHOULD be able to take no.1 plug out put finger over hole tap motor till compression blows finger off of hole should be TDC. OR close.
Forum: Cooling
10-05-2009, 07:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,043
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: Changing Coolant Questions

Mines on drivers side close the master cylinder not sure on yours one should be for fuel pump one for fan just unplug one fan quits you got the right one some of the other on here tell u how to check...
Forum: Cooling
10-05-2009, 07:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,043
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: Changing Coolant Questions

Mines on drivers side close the master cylinder not sure on yours one should be for fuel pump one for fan just unplug one fan quits you got the right one some of the other threads on here may tell u...
Forum: Cooling
10-05-2009, 04:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,043
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: Changing Coolant Questions

I made the fatal mistake I assumed u had dual fans and when assume something u know what that does? Makes *** out of u and me LOL to check if they rigged u will have to trace the wires. Check your...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-05-2009, 03:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 401
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: 89 exhaust leaks into the car

They will come in stronger sitting at idol and come through vent system fan runs at super low speed all the time heater fan a/c to keep fresh air in car.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-05-2009, 03:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 507
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: Question about getting my car in time...

:iagree::yup: Yes chev firing order is 18436572 Whats pontiacs?:confused:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-05-2009, 02:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,064
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: Crap I Lost My Fuel Cap!

OUR systems are supposed to be pressurised . To keep crap out of it might try a baggie and rubber band or steal a neighbors.:lmao::idiot:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-05-2009, 02:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 507
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: Question about getting my car in time...

I am not a pontiac guy . Every motor I have ever put a dizzy in I have put on compression stroke once in you can make any wire you want no. one.You might call a dealer for firing order or wait until...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-05-2009, 01:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 401
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: 89 exhaust leaks into the car

May be coming from you cats didnt you say in one of your other posts you failed emissions?
Forum: Cooling
10-05-2009, 01:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 729
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: Narrowing my cooling systems problems down

I would drain and flush system replace rad cap. Not gonna fix fan but will help. read sticky theard top of page common cooling questions. Check fuse check to see if fan motor is good and getting...
Forum: Body
10-04-2009, 11:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 523
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: OverSpray

When get it cleaned up make your Dad buy you a car cover.:eek::lol:
Forum: Body
10-04-2009, 08:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 558
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: Hood alignment

The cable worrks juwont pop up also have to shake hood to open and when closing I have to hold safety latch I cant remember whether shop replaced hood or not.
Forum: Body
10-04-2009, 02:06 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 16,520
Posted By Richwiz1

Re: What Color ? White, or White,.. or White ?!!

Mines ARTIC WHITE but the cops like it to well. LOL
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