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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-24-2022, 01:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 394
Posted By jermdm

Re: Rear window louver assembly question

Got the louvers reassembled and back in the car. Ended up putting the prop rod slat back in the #10 position. Here’s a pic with them on the car. ...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-21-2022, 09:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 394
Posted By jermdm

Re: Rear window louver assembly question

Dont have any pics yet of them done. Just pics from the early 2000’s when they were on the car. Just curious, what year is your car and are they the original set that came with the car when it was...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-21-2022, 03:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 394
Posted By jermdm

Re: Rear window louver assembly question

Thanks for the reply. I just used bumper/trim paint from Advance auto parts. Can get it from auto zone or other part stores as well. Doesn’t have much gloss to it and isn’t straight flat.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-21-2022, 03:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 394
Posted By jermdm

Rear window louver assembly question

Hey guys. I removed my rear window louvers on my 89 iroc and disassembled them to do some repairs and give them a fresh coat of paint. I’m getting ready to reassemble them and my question is about...
Forum: Electronics
09-07-2022, 10:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 591
Posted By jermdm

Starter clicks when trying to crank, sometimes.

Hey guys. I've been trying to fix an out of the blue no crank condition with my 89 iroc 350tpi for years. I've owned it now for 25 years and its done it ever since I bought it off a chevrolet...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
04-03-2022, 02:26 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 274
Posted By jermdm

ISO tan leather driver seat covers

I’m looking for a driver seat cover, back and bottom for my 89 iroc that would be in still good shape. It is the tan leather option with cloth inserts. Will consider buying the whole driver seat or...
Forum: History / Originality
08-30-2020, 01:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 358
Posted By jermdm

Re: 89 tpi accessory braces.

Thanks for the reply. That’s what I’ve been finding out for the 89 tpi motors. Had a few people on Facebook post pics and it’s the same what you said. I’ve seen the alternator to intake manifold...
Forum: History / Originality
08-29-2020, 08:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 358
Posted By jermdm

89 tpi accessory braces.

I’m trying to find info about the accessory braces for the 89 model year tpi engines. There are a total of 5 accessory drive braces for tpi engines. Ac compressor brace, 2 alternator braces, power...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-22-2020, 04:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 202
Posted By jermdm

Accessory braces.

Hey guys. I looking for some info on the accessory braces for my engine. I have an 89 iroc 350 tpi. I’m in the process of doing a lot of work to the engine and trying to find missing parts that was...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-03-2020, 03:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,863
Posted By jermdm

Needing a new fuel tank.

Hey guys. Got my 89 iroc 350 tpi. I’m in the market for a new fuel tank. I know the OE tanks are discontinued so aftermarket is the only choice. Wanting to know for those who have bought a new tank,...
Forum: Members Camaros
06-02-2020, 09:22 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,632
Posted By jermdm

Re: Pics of my 89 Iroc

It’s the darker red color. There was a bright red color on our cars but mines the darker red.
Forum: Members Camaros
06-02-2020, 09:02 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,632
Posted By jermdm

Re: Pics of my 89 Iroc

Not for sure what the color code is but I think the color is called flame red metallic. Original paint color they gm used for quite a few years on our cars.
Forum: Members Camaros
06-02-2020, 02:54 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,632
Posted By jermdm

Re: Pics of my 89 Iroc

The hood was on the car when I bought it back in 1996. I still own the car. There was a guy on this site blue502 that had the same hood on his car when I joined the site I think in 2002. He told me...
Forum: Members Camaros
07-24-2017, 06:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 610
Posted By jermdm

Re: Question about Camaro

If you got those 2 codes off the RPO sticker, 1LE would be listed on the same sticker, but with what you already posted, its not a 1LE car.
Forum: TPI
09-01-2016, 10:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,311
Posted By jermdm

Re: egr solenoid vacum fitment

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If the pic is the opposite side of the EGR solenoid, its an air intake for...
Forum: TPI
05-18-2015, 11:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,299
Posted By jermdm

Re: Code 34 MAF problem?

I'm also fighting this same code. If you have a MAF, you wont have a MAP and vice versa. Code 34 is MAF low air flow detected and not something to do with the MAF burn off. I'm thinking my issue is a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-10-2014, 10:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 746
Posted By jermdm

Air diverter valve ?.

On the air diverter valve, there is 2 solenoids. Is there a place where you can just buy the solenoids or do you have to get the whole diverter valve? The black solenoid is bad on mine and since they...
Forum: Exhaust
10-01-2014, 09:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,193
Posted By jermdm

Re: How to get to 2 back header bolts on passenger side?

The best way I got to them was from under the car. I used a wrench since I couldn't get any kind of ratchet and socket on the bolts.
Forum: Exhaust
10-01-2014, 09:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 565
Posted By jermdm

Re: 02 sensors and headers

It really doesn't matter. Just put the o2 sensor at the end of one of the headers or in a spot that wont interfere with the engine or floor. Factory setups have the o2 sensor in the driver side...
Forum: Electronics
10-01-2014, 08:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,088
Posted By jermdm

Re: 1989 GM Factory alarm

Sounds like the alarm is set on passive arming. That's when the alarm arms itself after the last door is shut. Valet is just a feature that shuts down the alarm system when your having service done...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-03-2014, 08:38 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,852
Posted By jermdm

Re: How does your car ride and whats your suspension setup?

I replaced my stock suspension with a stock suspension. Put in new acdelco springs up front. Its what acdelco's website had listed for my car. Put in new GM replacement springs in the rear. These...
Forum: Cooling
09-02-2014, 11:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 13,109
Posted By jermdm

Re: Heater control valve vacuum line? - 1991 Firebird

Since your car doesn't have cruise, you will still have the vacuum line going to the vacuum ball reservoir located in the driver side front fender. I will be mounted under the charcoal canister. This...
Forum: Cooling
09-01-2014, 11:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 13,109
Posted By jermdm

Re: Heater control valve vacuum line? - 1991 Firebird

From the pic you posted, the short line with the rubber vacuum line is for the HVAC. I have posted pics of my car to show you how its hooked up. There should be 2 plastic hard lines coming out of the...
Forum: History / Originality
09-01-2014, 07:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,513
Posted By jermdm

Re: 1988 Medium Orange Metallic Sport Coupe - How Rare?

I had an med. orange sport coupe back in 95 to 96. Just a V-6 auto with T-tops, PW, PL, PH and that's about it. It had gray GFX, standard spoiler(not the one on your car)and gray 5 spoke wheels....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-24-2014, 05:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 579
Posted By jermdm

Re: Any GM techs on here that work at a dealership?

Thanks for your input. This is the first time I've owned a car like this and this new. I've always owned older cars with less electronics and modules. I only have experience with Fords and I know...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-24-2014, 01:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 579
Posted By jermdm

Re: Any GM techs on here that work at a dealership?

Great. Thanks for all your help. If you need help with something, let me know.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-24-2014, 12:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 579
Posted By jermdm

Re: Any GM techs on here that work at a dealership?

How did you disable the DOD? I've thought about doing this also since I really don't care if the DOD is operational. Did you use a tuner or is there some other way of doing this without having the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-24-2014, 12:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 579
Posted By jermdm

Re: Any GM techs on here that work at a dealership?

Thanks for the info. I was also thinking that the lifters or some of them were still opening and closing when DOD is engaged and injectors turned off. That explains my lean as I do get a P0171 from...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-24-2014, 11:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 579
Posted By jermdm

Re: Any GM techs on here that work at a dealership?

Its cool that a fellow thirdgener has a GXP car. Is yours a Grand Prix also? The problem I'm having is with the DOD and the ABS. The DOD works but doesn't operate properly. When it turns on, I can...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-23-2014, 04:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 579
Posted By jermdm

Any GM techs on here that work at a dealership?

Just like the title says, Is there any GM techs on here? I have a few questions about my 06 Grand Prix GXP that has some issues. Can send PM's. I work at Ford with access to anything about Ford...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-31-2014, 11:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 884
Posted By jermdm

Re: ATF safe to use in power steering system?

I'm a Ford tech at a dealership in Cincinnati. Ford uses Mercon V for there power steering systems. On the bottles, it says transmission/power steering fluid. I guess they've been using it for like...
Forum: History / Originality
07-28-2014, 10:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,630
Posted By jermdm

Re: 1989 Formula Dual Cats

I have an 89 iroc with a 350 tpi which the door sticker says 9/88. My car didn't have the dual cats from the factory. Should of had it. No N10 on the rpo sticker either. I bought it with 44,000 miles...
Forum: History / Originality
07-19-2014, 10:56 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,736
Posted By jermdm

Re: What was the purpose of the clone car? Why have Camaro and Firebird?

I've always considered that the Pontiacs were nicer than the Chevys. Even though the 3rd gen Firebird and the Camaros are the same platform, there is a lot of differences between them. Rear quarters,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-12-2014, 08:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 499
Posted By jermdm

Throttle body gasket question.

I'm going to be changing the intake an plenum gaskets on my 89 iroc with a 350 TPI. Since I will have everything apart, I figured I'd change the TB gasket as well. When looking at gaskets, I've...
Forum: History / Originality
07-06-2014, 09:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 762
Posted By jermdm

Re: specific '89 Camaro history help?

The car looks like it has some work done to it. Under the hood looks fairly clean. Don't know why the pass. strut mount is blue and the driver side is black. Both should be black. Also looks like a...
Forum: Brakes
04-23-2014, 11:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 998
Posted By jermdm

Re: hard pedal but everything checks ok

:iagree:

It sounds like a booster problem. Don't know much about the 4th gen boosters but would think that 4th gen and the 3rd gen boosters are different even though the parts might fit or if the...
Forum: Electronics
04-13-2014, 04:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,097
Posted By jermdm

Re: Question on A/C compressor clutch plug...

Hey lurbie. I didn't have any electrical shorts or anything to keep my clutch from engaging. When I was trying to get my ac working a while back, I went thru everything(electrically and mechanically)...
Forum: Electronics
04-09-2014, 08:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,097
Posted By jermdm

Re: Question on A/C compressor clutch plug...

Its actually a diode, not a resistor. And yes, you have to have it wired in. The diode will only allow current to go one way so make sure you splice it in correctly. I think its there to prevent...
Forum: Electronics
04-09-2014, 08:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,026
Posted By jermdm

Re: Electrical nightmare help!!

You have to take one problem at a time. Fixing one problem will probably fix other problems because some things are powered or grounded on the same circuit. Wiring diagrams will be your best friend...
Forum: Electronics
03-23-2014, 09:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,121
Posted By jermdm

Oil pressure gauge needle getting stuck.

I haven't had to many problems with my iroc over the years I've owned it. One day, I was driving it and noticed that the oil pressure gauge needle was stuck off to the side. Tried tapping on the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-23-2014, 09:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 452
Posted By jermdm

Re: Oil Pressure

My TPI when cold reads 60 psi. That's just because its cold. As it warms up, pressure starts to drop as it should when the oil thins out. At full operating temp and at idle, my oil pressure stays at...
Forum: Cooling
03-20-2014, 07:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 764
Posted By jermdm

Re: Heater hose available?

I bought a new one from autozone a while back. It didnt show up in the computer, so I had to take off the hose and take it there and they went back to where the hoses were and matched it up. It was...
Forum: Cooling
03-12-2014, 07:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 950
Posted By jermdm

Re: Temp. Coolant

The coolant temp sensor sends coolant temp to the ecm. This is located on the on the front of the intake above the water pump. The coolant temp switch turns on the cooling fan when the coolant...
Forum: Brakes
03-08-2014, 11:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,598
Posted By jermdm

Re: Parking brake dash light

The red brake light on the dash just isn't for the parking brake. It also lets you know that there is or could be a problem with the hydraulic system too. If your parking brake handle is down and the...
Forum: Members Camaros
01-31-2014, 01:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,460
Posted By jermdm

Re: Bought another IROC! This one is nice!

I pretty sure the actual name of the color is flame red metallic. Don't see too many this color but they are around. I think the bright red is more common than the dark red.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-26-2014, 10:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 649
Posted By jermdm

Re: things to watch out for when buying z28

To me, I'd stay away from this car. Like everyone else said, your buying someone elses project/headache. There is a reason he is selling it and it probably isn't for the good. The car isn't original...
Forum: Electronics
01-26-2014, 09:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 388
Posted By jermdm

Re: Alarm Short

The only thing you can do is get under the dash and find the brain for the alarm and remove the fuses for it or just unplug the brain. A lot of aftermarket alarms do this when unhooking the battery...
Forum: Electronics
01-26-2014, 09:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 689
Posted By jermdm

Re: Bouncy gauges?

The fuel gauge will bounce around due to that there isn't a slosh module to prevent this like there is in newer cars. The sending unit is wired straight to the gauge with nothing to prevent the gauge...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-18-2014, 07:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,936
Posted By jermdm

Re: V6 or V8 T5??

The bellhousings are different from the v-6 to the v-8 trans. I guess the only way to use a v-6 manual on a v-8 engine is to swap the bellhousings if that's possible, but why do that. Just get a v-8...
Forum: TPI
01-16-2014, 08:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,841
Posted By jermdm

Re: Hot start issue, 89 IROC L98

Glad you got it fixed. Its a whole different car when it running right. When I installed mine, the engine ran the best it ever had since owning it. Happy that we could help.
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