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Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-22-2020, 02:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 326
Posted By scarr001

Re: Cranks but doesn't turn over

Got it to start, REALLY rough while idling, some backfire (not much) am sure it's the old gas? Suggestions?
thanks
Sharon
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-21-2020, 03:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 326
Posted By scarr001

Cranks but doesn't turn over

Hi
i have a 1992 v8 Camaro RS. Its been sitting two years or so and I just put a new battery in, added some fresh gas (had about 1/4 tank in it) and it cranks but won't turn over. Don't know how...
Forum: Body
08-25-2018, 10:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 679
Posted By scarr001

Re: back hatch window shattered 92 camaro rs anniv edition

Thanks for that dagwood, I didn't think it looked right. Mine seems to be wider. I look everyday, I can't seem to find anything.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
08-13-2018, 10:04 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,907
Posted By scarr001

Re: 92 RS camaro part out

Sorry, mine is the electric pull down
Forum: South West Region
08-12-2018, 09:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 726
Posted By scarr001

Re: back hatch 92 camaro rs anniv edition

The left and right side molding is really soft and 1)can't be taken off w/o bending it and 2) you can't find it anywhere to replace...not the weatherstrip.Just think would be easier to swap the whole...
Forum: South West Region
08-12-2018, 08:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 726
Posted By scarr001

Re: back hatch 92 camaro rs anniv edition

Thanks beater79TA So you don't think the whole hatch swap would work? Cuz taking the deck off both mine and the replacement and trying not to damage the molding, thats going to be HUGE pain.
Forum: Body
08-12-2018, 12:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 679
Posted By scarr001

Re: back hatch window shattered 92 camaro rs anniv edition

That is such good info Tibo! Thank you SO much
Forum: Body
08-12-2018, 11:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 679
Posted By scarr001

Re: back hatch window shattered 92 camaro rs anniv edition

Thank you Tibo, do you think it will be difficult to swap out? Shouldn't be any rust etc.
Forum: Body
08-12-2018, 10:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 679
Posted By scarr001

back hatch window shattered 92 camaro rs anniv edition

hi,
back hatch window on my beautiful 92 camaro rs anniv edition with t-tops shattered. I can't find the glass anywhere, but did find a 91 firebird hatch with the glass in place, that i am assured...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
08-12-2018, 10:19 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,907
Posted By scarr001

Re: 92 RS camaro part out

I don't imagine you still have that back hatch window.
Forum: South West Region
08-12-2018, 10:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 726
Posted By scarr001

back hatch 92 camaro rs anniv edition

hi,
anyone have a solution to a back hatch window shattering? Can't find just the glass anywhere. Found a 91 firebird back hatch, window in, but ugly, that i am assured will fit my (was) beautiful...
Forum: Cooling
06-22-2016, 07:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 701
Posted By scarr001

Need new air dam (air deflector) attachment bar

Here's one for ya, 92 camaro 5.0 v8 350 tbi, my painter denies it...but somehow the air dam AND the bar that attaches to the body, is off my car. Funny cuz there is new paint under where the bar...
Forum: TBI
05-22-2016, 05:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 589
Posted By scarr001

Re: Getting too much fuel

Did you get an answer to this Joe? I am having the same issue...I can see gallons (jk) coming out of one injector the other is normal...I took it back to my parts store and we are trying again, but...
Forum: South West Region
05-01-2016, 11:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 730
Posted By scarr001

Third gen mechanic west mesa/tempe

Hey guys, any good third gen shops for an issue with a rough idle/hesitating acceleration...west mesa/tempe?
Forum: TBI
04-26-2016, 08:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,195
Posted By scarr001

Fuel injector issues and hydrolocked

Hey guys, my 92 rs v8 305 Tbi, is suffering...it was starting rough in the morning. My mechanic said it was the fuel injectors getting gas in the plugs. So, we did a rebuild on the Tbi with new...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-24-2016, 10:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 878
Posted By scarr001

Fuel injector issues

My 92 v8 5.0 is having trouble before it warms up with the idle "chugging" Everything points to the fuel injectors...I read lots of real good info on these tech boards, am wondering how much of a job...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-02-2016, 08:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,157
Posted By scarr001

Re: Hit a curb, need alignment but shop wont fix unless i do other major work?

Thnx antares57 I was hoping it was the tire only or wheel...nope. My fault for not keeping up maintenance on the suspension! But I really don't want to pay all that money to just do an alignment. If...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-02-2016, 07:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,157
Posted By scarr001

Hit a curb, need alignment but shop wont fix unless i do other major work?

Hi
I hit a curb and it thumps now (sounds/feels like from the rear or front passenger side). Two shops couldn't even get it on the rack. Sears (i know) came back and refuse to do the alignment bcse...
Forum: Cooling
02-27-2016, 10:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,243
Posted By scarr001

Re: 92 camaro rs v8 overheating

Avoided the pricey mobile mechanic...oh yeah! Thanks to all for the great help. Ended up replacing rad cap and thermostat, successfully bled the air out. Staying right at about 220.
Forum: Cooling
02-23-2016, 06:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,243
Posted By scarr001

Re: 92 camaro rs v8 overheating

DARKmj16 thanks, ya the shop did a complete radiator flush and replaced all the fluids and it ran great for about 10 days. Right now bcse it overheated so bad, there is no coolant in the overflow so...
Forum: Cooling
02-23-2016, 06:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,243
Posted By scarr001

Re: 92 camaro rs v8 overheating

DARKmj16 thanks, ya the shop did a complete radiator flush and replaced all the fluids and it ran great for about 10 days. Right now bcse it overheated so bad, there is no coolant in the overflow so...
Forum: Cooling
02-23-2016, 08:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,243
Posted By scarr001

Re: 92 camaro rs v8 overheating

Thanks guys I will look at this and try when I get home and keep ya posted!
Forum: Cooling
02-22-2016, 09:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,243
Posted By scarr001

Re: 92 camaro rs v8 overheating

Sofakingdom thanks for replying back, I may not be the camaro guru like most of you...but I think I know overheating, I pulled in the driveway with temp needle pegged to the farthest hot it could go,...
Forum: Cooling
02-22-2016, 08:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,243
Posted By scarr001

Re: 92 camaro rs v8 overheating

Thanks DARKmj16 that's good info, and I feel really stupid asking this, how would I "just put power" to the fan? Or "ground the switch"? If it's not too expensive I would really just like to replace...
Forum: Cooling
02-22-2016, 08:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,243
Posted By scarr001

Re: 92 camaro rs v8 overheating

I understand...temp gauge redlined, overflow tank bubbling, steaming and spewing out coolant. Now that it's cool, overflow at normal level. Since the 9th it has been on the freeway with no trouble,...
Forum: Cooling
02-22-2016, 07:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,243
Posted By scarr001

92 camaro rs v8 overheating

Can someone tell me how to test if my radiator fan is working? Just had a radiator flush done 12 days ago, so fluids were fine, they said thermostat was fine cuz it tested ok after the flush...but...
Forum: Cooling
02-07-2016, 09:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 786
Posted By scarr001

Re: Trouble after replacing thermostat

Started normal temp, drove 1 mile, overheated but when I put the heater on...it didn't blow hot air? So confused now...am thinking of running it with the cap off and trying to bleed again, I'm, I...
Forum: Cooling
02-07-2016, 07:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 786
Posted By scarr001

Re: Trouble after replacing thermostat

Well... After filling up the radiator, starting with the cap off (temp was good) was running about 5 mins, came out to water spraying out, turned off car...water and steam stopped, put cap on...cuz I...
Forum: Cooling
02-07-2016, 06:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 786
Posted By scarr001

Re: Trouble after replacing thermostat

Thanks Ron,
Think I underestimated how much coolant/water sprayed out, lol, I think the radiator had no water in it and was really thirsty! Put some water in it, going to burp it again (thanks for...
Forum: Cooling
02-07-2016, 05:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 786
Posted By scarr001

Trouble after replacing thermostat

I changed out the thermostat. I started it with the cap off the radiator for 15 mins, took it for a drive, overheated. Took off cap too soon and it shot all over! Steam Stopped, put cap on...car on...
Forum: Brakes
11-28-2014, 02:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 872
Posted By scarr001

replacing brake booster 92 camaro rs v8

Tried to search but from my tablet it didn't work, sorry. I need to replace my brake booster, think I am on the right track but is there some torque setting to tighten it all back up? And I shouldn't...
Forum: Cooling
11-29-2013, 02:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 646
Posted By scarr001

Re: replace heater hot water valve

Thanks so much Jersey, nice cheap fix too :) do I need to use any silicone or lubricant?
Forum: Cooling
11-29-2013, 02:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 646
Posted By scarr001

replace heater hot water valve

I have a leak from the heater hot water valve on my 92 v8 tbi camaro, am wondering if I can just mark the hoses and replace? Do I need to bleed the air out somehow? From other posts there seems to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-13-2012, 11:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 449
Posted By scarr001

Re: vats?

Doesn't crank at all, lites and all battery functions are just fine. Aftr doing some research here, am 99.9999 % sure its the vats and have seen info on bypassing it, just seems complicated with...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-13-2012, 06:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 449
Posted By scarr001

vats?

Every once in awhile, about once a month, maybe more often, my 92 camaro rs will not crank. Its as if the battery is dead, but give it a couple hours, and it cranks and turns over as if nothing is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-19-2012, 12:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 748
Posted By scarr001

third gen tuneup in Phoenix, AZ

I would like to take my camaro to a good mechanic here in the phoenix area, any recommendations?
Forum: TBI
01-09-2012, 10:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 553
Posted By scarr001

Re: after tbi change out car is "missing"

One92rs, really sorry, didn't know there was a special tbi section, tbi had to be changed out bcse we overtightened where the fuel line comes in and it broke and that's what I thought abt the vac...
Forum: TBI
01-09-2012, 11:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 553
Posted By scarr001

after tbi change out car is "missing"

Had to change out the tbi and now when it idles, it misses every now and then. Almost sounds like a high, very high idle then a little "miss" that usually precedes a backfire- I am going to check...
Forum: Cooling
01-03-2012, 03:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,342
Posted By scarr001

Re: coolant fan switch for 92 v8 5.0

Thnx Henryd3 Price is better, so what I am getting is that running the fan all the time may not be the best idea? Could I run it all the time for a bit and then when I have money do the summit kit?
Forum: Cooling
01-03-2012, 11:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,342
Posted By scarr001

Re: coolant fan switch for 92 v8 5.0

One92rs, that helps a lot, it doesn't come on, looking at the Haynes there is a fuse - could it be that? The kit you suggested looks great, my friend wants to just bypass and do it so it runs...
Forum: Cooling
01-02-2012, 10:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,342
Posted By scarr001

Re: coolant fan switch for 92 v8 5.0

What's the thoughts about wiring it so the fan is on anytime the car is on?
Forum: Cooling
01-02-2012, 10:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,342
Posted By scarr001

Re: coolant fan switch for 92 v8 5.0

Well, tape is off, still overheats bcse fan doesn't come on, sh anyould the fan come on at 220?any other ideas?
Forum: Cooling
01-02-2012, 09:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,342
Posted By scarr001

Re: coolant fan switch for 92 v8 5.0

Yep that's the one we have and we ran the car til it was in the red, we r going to take the teflon tape off now and try
Forum: Cooling
01-02-2012, 07:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,342
Posted By scarr001

Re: coolant fan switch for 92 v8 5.0

I guess when a copper wire touches the green wire and the battery, the fan did come on
Forum: Cooling
01-02-2012, 07:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,342
Posted By scarr001

Re: coolant fan switch for 92 v8 5.0

Thanks again Henryd3 that's good info - where does that green wire go? To a fuse? I know the one end attaches to the fan switch, but the green wire ends where? can the relay be changed out?
Forum: Cooling
01-02-2012, 07:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,342
Posted By scarr001

Re: coolant fan switch for 92 v8 5.0

Hi Henryd3! Happy New Year, I did see the knock sensor but I did find the coolant fan switch with the green wire, I thought for sure it was the reason my fan isn't coming on to prevent the...
Forum: Cooling
01-02-2012, 06:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,342
Posted By scarr001

Re: coolant fan switch for 92 v8 5.0

One92rs, sorry, rs, Tbi
Forum: Cooling
01-02-2012, 05:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,342
Posted By scarr001

coolant fan switch for 92 v8 5.0

When replacing the fan switch that is located on the engine block itself, should I have tefloned taped it? The fan worx when the a/c is turned on, but not to prevent overheating. 92 camaro v8 5.0
Forum: Car Audio
12-30-2011, 07:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,405
Posted By scarr001

Re: cant stop fuel frm leaking where line connects to tbi

IT IS! I think its leaking frm where that connects to the Tbi

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Forum: Car Audio
12-30-2011, 07:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,405
Posted By scarr001

Re: cant stop fuel frm leaking where line connects to tbi

Thnx tunedperformanc, I am not sure abt the connection being to the regulator? I had trbl finding anything abt it in my haynes, but let me try again. Its where the fuel line connects to the tbi on...
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