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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-27-2004, 02:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 502
Posted By mdr211

what is this piece called? connects the two lines

on my rear brakes there is a piece that connects my rubber brake hose to my steel brake line, what is it called? i need a new one because mine is rusted solid...im hoping the local parts store will...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-23-2004, 10:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 30,932
Posted By mdr211

easy ways to repair brake line leaks

behind my left rear tire my brake line has a leak, when im under there and someone pushes the brakes you can see it squirt out in a fine stream. the hole is in the metal part of the line. does...
Forum: Electronics
05-22-2004, 09:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 429
Posted By mdr211

headlights blown?

ok heres the story...last week i noticed my car(86 Z28) had a sort of whiny sound, so i figured the alternator needed to be replaced soon, no big deal. so i drove it to work and it was fine. after...
Forum: North East Region
09-25-2003, 08:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 395
Posted By mdr211

im in fitchburg, ma right now, going to school in...

im in fitchburg, ma right now, going to school in amherst next semester hopefully...
Forum: Carburetors
09-23-2003, 04:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 677
Posted By mdr211

i'm gonna go try it now, i'll let you know what...

i'm gonna go try it now, i'll let you know what happens...
Forum: Carburetors
09-23-2003, 01:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 677
Posted By mdr211

fule inlet to carb is stuck

the fuel filter on my car is right in front of the carburetor, between the fuel line and the carb itself...to change it you're supposed to simply unscrew the fuel line from the carb/filter...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-22-2003, 11:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 559
Posted By mdr211

you're right! im such an idiot, i changed it...

you're right! im such an idiot, i changed it about a year ago, i got it from a junk yard, now i suspect its gone bad again...so i went to get it out of my parts car and i couldn't see the bolts! ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-22-2003, 07:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 559
Posted By mdr211

power brake booster removable? from IROC?

does anyone know if the power brake booster in a 86 IROC can be taken out? it doesnt seem to me that there are any bolts on it? it looks like its welded onto the firewall...am i wrong?
Forum: Body
05-17-2003, 06:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,090
Posted By mdr211

does anyone have any that would fit an 86 Z28? ...

does anyone have any that would fit an 86 Z28? i'd like to try them...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-17-2003, 06:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,147
Posted By mdr211

he's bringing the car back to my garage this...

he's bringing the car back to my garage this week, i'll check to see if its the VSS and let you guys know what i find...thanks
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-17-2003, 05:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 555
Posted By mdr211

after reading all the replies on this thread and...

after reading all the replies on this thread and another thread on heater cores i think the problem might be that i store the car for the winter, and last year i didn't flush the coolant right away...
Forum: Body
05-15-2003, 06:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,090
Posted By mdr211

when you print those templates out and put them...

when you print those templates out and put them on your gauges can you see them at night? or is that the reason they're DIY...?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-15-2003, 03:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 555
Posted By mdr211

anyone know why heater cores leak so much?

i've changed the heater core in my 86 Z28 3 times this year and twice last year, it looks so simple, its copper and solder and thats about it...but does anyone know why they leak so much? just...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-15-2003, 12:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,147
Posted By mdr211

yellow and purple wires near tranny

we were changing the spark plugs on my friends 89 iroc and while under the car i found some osrt of plug that wasn't plugged in...the wires come out of the harness from right under the middle of the...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-13-2003, 04:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,353
Posted By mdr211

i've done that a few times...i only live about 5...

i've done that a few times...i only live about 5 minutes from the lake where i put my canoe in so i dont have to go far...i just put the foam blocks as far to the edge as i can to give the canoe the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-02-2003, 12:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,100
Posted By mdr211

btw has this happened to anyone else?

btw has this happened to anyone else?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-02-2003, 12:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,100
Posted By mdr211

i'll do the timing today and see if that helps,...

i'll do the timing today and see if that helps, i'll also check on the rear-end and get back to you...the engine has a little over 30,000 miles on it now, at least half of them were highway...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-02-2003, 11:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,100
Posted By mdr211

where is my Z28's acceleration?

I have a 1986 Z28 with a carb, and a rebuilt 305...the problem is its never had any good acceleration...say im at a stop sign, when i push the pedal to the floor i dont get the fast response i...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-29-2003, 09:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 441
Posted By mdr211

thanks you guys were right it worked just...

thanks you guys were right it worked just fine...i pulled the battery first and taped off all the wires that were exposed...before i used the spray i used a vacuum cleaner to suck all the dirt and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-29-2003, 09:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 401
Posted By mdr211

normal oil pressure reading?

I have an 86 Z28 305 carb., what is the normal oil pressure supposed to be?
Forum: Cooling
04-29-2003, 08:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 463
Posted By mdr211

i hope youve already tried replacing your...

i hope youve already tried replacing your radiator cap...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-29-2003, 11:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 441
Posted By mdr211

engine de-greaser safe?

i found a can of engine degreaser/cleaner in my garage, the kind that you spray on the engine and then rinse it off with water...on the can it says to tape off all electrical parts that water may...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-27-2003, 04:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 409
Posted By mdr211

i need to change some valve seals on an 86 iroc...

i need to change some valve seals on an 86 iroc tpi, does anyone know a good way to do it? ill check the tech articles out, but im a semi-rookie so any help would be great...
Forum: Electronics
04-26-2003, 06:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 536
Posted By mdr211

the same thing happened to me, i just went to the...

the same thing happened to me, i just went to the junkyard and got a new washer pump assembly and replaced it and everything works fine now...im talking about replacing the whole assembly and not...
Forum: Cooling
04-24-2003, 12:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 995
Posted By mdr211

how much

how much did that switch cost at advance auto? im having the same problem also, im gonna try changing it...
Forum: Cooling
04-02-2003, 03:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 412
Posted By mdr211

yea im hoping thats the problem...ive done a lot...

yea im hoping thats the problem...ive done a lot of reading through past posts and it seems thats a pretty common thing with these cars...we'll see...i just pulled my car into the garage for the...
Forum: Cooling
04-02-2003, 12:37 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 73,592
Posted By mdr211

nice post

wow great timing this thread is just what i needed
Forum: Cooling
04-02-2003, 12:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 412
Posted By mdr211

engine overheats occasionally

I have an 86 z28 with a rebuilt 305 w/ carb...it sat through the winter, i just put a new battery in it and ive been starting it every few days to air it out...today i started it and i let it run...
Forum: Electronics
05-31-2002, 11:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 448
Posted By mdr211

Someone Please help my car won't shut off!!

My ignition key is stuck in the "on" position. Yesterday I put a dead battery in my car to test it (wasn't sure if it was dead or not)...so we put jumper cables onto the battery and we tried to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-31-2002, 10:55 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 279
Posted By mdr211

[COLOR=red]SOMEONE PLEASE HELP!![/COLOR]

My ignition switch is stuck in the forward position, so basically the key won't turn backwards to turn the engine off. I put a dead battery in my car to see if we could jump start it to give it...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-09-2002, 11:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 342
Posted By mdr211

replacing drum with disc brakes...opinions?

i'm thinking about taking some disc brakes from an iroc and putting them in place of the rear drum brakes on my z28. has anyone tried this before or if not does anyone know if it is a real problem. ...
Forum: TPI
05-09-2002, 04:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 629
Posted By mdr211

putting TPI into a 305 with carb

i bought an 86 IROC-Z with TPI...i want to put the TPI onto my 305 engine on my 86 Z28 instead of the carb that i have there now...does anyone know where i can find out what exactly i have to take...
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