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Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-20-2011, 07:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 338
Posted By DeCaff2007

A story worth telling... and maybe closure?

Hey all, it's been a LOONNGG time since I've posted. I haven't owned a third gen in a very long time, either.

This, however, makes me mad. Back in the August/September timeframe of 2010, I had...
Forum: Northern California
01-23-2011, 09:23 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 4,310
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: Since our forum has been dead. Post your winter thirdgen project plans.

Nope, lol.

I parked my 91 Bird two weeks ago (just before we got NAILED with snow) and I haven't moved it since. Now it sits on the side of the road, under about 6 inches of snow.

I'll start...
Forum: TBI
01-17-2011, 06:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,026
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: What does this connector go to?

LoL if you're referring to me, this Firebird will likely be sold before I get a chance to pretty it up.
Forum: Interior
01-16-2011, 08:40 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 131,575
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: No doubt a pointless thread, but what's the weirdest thing youv'e found in your c

Well, I was changing out the rear seats and found a can of Chefboyardee beefaroni (YUCK!!).

Then, this isn't really the interior, but I found a bottle of Wearever brake fluid under the hood (just...
Forum: Northern California
01-12-2011, 07:11 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 4,310
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: Since our forum has been dead. Post your winter thirdgen project plans.

That's because is the fricken dead of winter and no one wants to freeze their a55es off working on cars that are not good in the snow.
Forum: Brakes
01-09-2011, 07:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 591
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: Brake antics

LOL yeah, no thanks. I froze my A55 off enough all this weekend to keep meat fresh for a week.

My main focus now is on the interior. It's about 80% complete.
Forum: Brakes
01-09-2011, 07:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 591
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: Brake antics

Yeah, so, anyway...

Not that I expect this thread to go anywhere, but I might as well finish it.

With the help of my father, we prepped all the parts, greased the HELL out of the inner and...
Forum: Brakes
01-08-2011, 06:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 591
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: Brake antics

Yes, I'm positive. Everything was perfectly aligned until I put the car on jack stands and tried to open the door. That's when all hell broke loose.
Forum: TBI
01-08-2011, 07:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,026
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: What does this connector go to?

So in the absence of that sensor, could the engine get really BAD fuel economy, and run extremely rich all the time?

That's what was happening. I haven't had a chance to take it for a test run...
Forum: Brakes
01-07-2011, 08:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,324
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: Brake lines are TOAST

Ok wow I've just started reading this thread and, well, I've done a few brake lines myself... nothing real hot and heavy. Just replacement of some rusted out crap on various vehicles.

NOT that...
Forum: Brakes
01-07-2011, 08:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 591
Posted By DeCaff2007

Brake antics

Alright, so I have a 91 Firebird 5-speed with a 92 Camaro 305 TBI under the hood.

I've only had the car since late summer of last year and even during the test drive, it pulled HARD to the left...
Forum: TBI
01-07-2011, 06:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,026
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: What does this connector go to?

No clue. How do I check that?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-06-2011, 11:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,128
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: Coolant Temp sender

Uhm, yeah, it's supposed to do that...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-06-2011, 10:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,128
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: Coolant Temp sender

Well, you're right about the temp sender being on the drivers side head. It's been that way since the early 70's (if not earlier).

There is a radiator fan switch on the passenger side head,...
Forum: TBI
01-06-2011, 10:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,026
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: What does this connector go to?

Yep, that's the one...



Huh??
Forum: TBI
01-06-2011, 04:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,026
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: What does this connector go to?

Yes, it's not the EXACT sensor. The one I have is a little shorter and has a plaster washer molded into it. The connector looks the same but the point is mine installed and working now.
Forum: TBI
01-05-2011, 07:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,026
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: What does this connector go to?

Yep, that one in the link you posted is close. I went to Advance Auto and they had to order it. It came in tonight so I went an matched it up to the loose connector.

Perfect fit! So, then I...
Forum: TBI
01-03-2011, 09:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,026
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: What does this connector go to?

LOL well I'll take care of the timing later. Right now, I just want to get that sensor.

I'm seeing two different parts here:

Here's an Air Temperature Sensor for a 91 Firebird at RockAuto.com...
Forum: TBI
01-03-2011, 08:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,026
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: What does this connector go to?

Where? I can't really make it out from that pic. I'm guessing you took the bottom plate and just drilled a hold big enough for the sensor?

I'm really hoping that if I do this, the SEL shuts off...
Forum: TBI
01-03-2011, 08:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,026
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: What does this connector go to?

LoL well that could explain my SEL, and running rough (slightly rich).

However, how the hell to plug that thing in when this is my air cleaner?

401085
Forum: TBI
01-03-2011, 07:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,026
Posted By DeCaff2007

What does this connector go to?

Hey guys.

91 Firebird 5 speed TBI. Has a 92 Camaro 305 under the hood.

This connector wasn't connected to anything before the engine swap, so I don't even have a reference point.

Where the...
Forum: Interior
01-02-2011, 07:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,927
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: Killer junkyard find

Hehe, well, I didn't actually take the auto console from the j/y car because I had already promised a guy I would buy one from him. Yeah, it may have been cheaper from a yard, but I'm not going to...
Forum: Interior
01-01-2011, 11:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,927
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: Killer junkyard find

Seriously? I'm headed down that way tomorrow. What is Shorty's?
Forum: Interior
01-01-2011, 10:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,927
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: Killer junkyard find

Actually, my original pull down motor was there but broken like you've said. It was also unbolted from the chassis and the whole rear of the trunk was torn apart. Plastic bits and pieces...
Forum: Interior
01-01-2011, 07:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,927
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: Killer junkyard find

Yep, it's Hazleton. I live about 10 blocks from Harry's so it's nothing to go there.

Anyhow, yeah I've never been to the other two locations.

Also, I'm going to have to pull the rear seat from...
Forum: Interior
01-01-2011, 08:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,927
Posted By DeCaff2007

Killer junkyard find

So... I'm at Harry's U-Pull it yesterday and I went there with the SOLE intention of finding a bearing for my steering column.

Well, I came across a 92 Firebird with a totally smashed front end,...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-31-2010, 07:55 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 210,669
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: How to: Tighten tilt steering w/pictures

Wow damn am I glad I found this thread :nod:

I'm going through the same issue right now: Tilt is screwed up. I went about removing the entire steering column and I did it blind (no write up,...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-31-2010, 07:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,962
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: Steering Column Swap W/ Pics

Yep, already took care of that. I had thought of throwing a resistor in there but

1. I don't have any and I'm trying to do this for as CHEAP as possible.

2. I already have a working...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-30-2010, 09:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,962
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: Steering Column Swap W/ Pics

Wow, I wish I would known about this thread BEFORE I started to replace the multifunction switch in my steering column.

People, one thing I have learned... If anything on your steering column...
Forum: Body
12-22-2010, 06:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,516
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: Look what i found on Craigslist

I cannot say that I like this. It's nicely done but it's not pretty.

The interior is nice, though.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
12-21-2010, 06:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 444
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: GTA Dashpad and Radio Console for sale

PM sent.
Forum: Interior
12-20-2010, 09:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 583
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: Auto to manual plate swap

Ahh, good. So then swapping out the ashtray and door assembly should be no problem, either.

My shift plate is in good shape except for that.

Now, time to see if that console is still...
Forum: Interior
12-20-2010, 05:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 583
Posted By DeCaff2007

Auto to manual plate swap

Hey guy, I have a console question and it's NOT about a 4th gen swap.

I have a line on a very good condition 3rd gen console but it's an auto. I have a manual. Can I just swap the shift plates...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
12-19-2010, 08:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,312
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: Almost MINT: Auto Console [complete], auto shifter, ebrake, gauge surround.

If that auto console could be converted to a manual console with just a shift plate, I'd be interested.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
12-19-2010, 08:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 538
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: mint gray GTA seats

Soo... maybe post them?
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
12-14-2010, 09:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 669
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: Moving - some free stuff

What year is that bumper cover from? It ALMOST looks like it's from a 77-78 Trans Am.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
12-14-2010, 08:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 967
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: DASH PAD GREAT SHAPE

Show a pic of that little indentation fixed and I'd give you $85 shipped.
Forum: Interior
12-13-2010, 09:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,396
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: hatch pull down converision

I'd like to see what exactly this "non" pull down hatch is.

Unfortunately, I've just spent $40 on Ebay for a used but working pull down assembly.
Forum: Interior
12-12-2010, 01:28 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 131,575
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: No doubt a pointless thread, but what's the weirdest thing youv'e found in your c

LOL I'm loving this thread! I just got my 91 Firebird a few weeks ago. I haven't had a chance as to so much pop the trunk (which, is held down with a ratchet strap....) I did vacuum out the...
Forum: Cooling
12-06-2010, 07:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,372
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: Spewing antifreeze.

I'll give that a try, thanks :)
Forum: Cooling
12-06-2010, 05:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,372
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: Spewing antifreeze.

LOL it's probably the original cap.

I have since "bypassed" the problem, however. I wired a manual ground switch in place of the temperature switch that goes in the passenger side head. When I...
Forum: Cooling
12-05-2010, 08:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,372
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: Spewing antifreeze.

The head gaskets are good. I'm sure of that.

I don't know what a block test is. I'm sure I can figure it out.

I had hoped to avoid any electronic work here because car wiring is NOT my strong...
Forum: Northern California
12-05-2010, 08:03 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 4,310
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: Since our forum has been dead. Post your winter thirdgen project plans.

Wow, speaking of pulling motor, I'm SO happy I got that done (and the donor installed) before any really bad, cold weather hit. The down side is I have a small oil leak somewhere and it spews...
Forum: Cooling
12-04-2010, 07:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,372
Posted By DeCaff2007

Spewing antifreeze.

Hey all.

91 Firebird 5-speed. Swapped a 92 Camaro TBI in because the original engine had a rod knock.

Anyway, the previous owner said the original engine had overheated (didn't say why or how...
Forum: Northern California
12-03-2010, 11:54 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 4,310
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: Since our forum has been dead. Post your winter thirdgen project plans.

Since this thread seems to have gone a bit off topic, I thought I'd post my current projects.

91 Firebird: Needs (what appears to be) a rear main seal and a whole crap load of interior work. ...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
12-03-2010, 11:16 PM
Replies: 675
Views: 33,797
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: Parting out 5 cars loots of interior parts for sell

Here's a longshot. Do you have the entire center console, including the door between the seats, ashtray door, and a radio bezel for a 91 Firebird?

Price + shipping to 18201
Forum: Engine Swap
12-03-2010, 08:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 635
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: 305 to 350 swap

Maybe I'll check them again. It's very possible that I've missed something.

I usually just go to rockauto.com and check part numbers there.

Anyway, good luck and more importantly, have fun...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-03-2010, 04:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 635
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: 305 to 350 swap

I don't believe so. I've just checked the part numbers and they are totally different.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-01-2010, 08:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 646
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: Oil everywhere.

I see. I'll look back there this weekend when I have some time. By the time I get home from work, it's too dark out and I'm too pooped to do anything car related.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-01-2010, 07:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 646
Posted By DeCaff2007

Re: Oil everywhere.

Intake gasket was a piece of cake, actually. I may have used an insufficient amount of RTV on the rear seal of the intake manifold, however. It would be very awesome if this is the case. It would...
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