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Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-25-2012, 01:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 400
Posted By beckler

Vacuum Leak?

For starters, I know right off the bat that my HVAC controls hissing is a vacuum leak, which I intend on repairing (I found a great write-up on here detailing how to fix the issue). But I'm also...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-11-2012, 08:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 674
Posted By beckler

3rd gen - hit a curb

It was raining out the other night when I was entering the on ramp of the highway. Instead of following the curve of the on ramp, I got distracted and lost control and went straight, hitting the curb...
Forum: Electronics
03-30-2012, 07:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,277
Posted By beckler

Re: Speedometer Cable, need sizing, ect!!

I've only seen the 80", and a shorter one offered at my part stores. Anyone have any idea which cable length I need?
Forum: Electronics
03-30-2012, 01:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,277
Posted By beckler

Re: Speedometer Cable, need sizing, ect!!

Thanks, do you know what size I need? Do I need the 80"?
Forum: Electronics
03-30-2012, 12:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,277
Posted By beckler

Speedometer Cable, need sizing, ect!!

I'm looking for a Speedo Cable. 88 3rd gen, 305, Automatic, TPI. Has Cruise control, but doesn't function at the moment. Am I looking for a two piece? One piece? How long? My part place has an 80",...
Forum: Interior
03-05-2012, 06:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 592
Posted By beckler

Re: Speedometer, Electric or Cable???

Weird, the listing said it was from a 91. Well, as long as it's speedo-driven I don't care what it came out of. Thanks guys! Whew!
Forum: Interior
03-05-2012, 05:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 592
Posted By beckler

Speedometer, Electric or Cable???

I just purchased this cluster off of ebay. I re-read the listing and realized the cluster was from a 1991 Camaro. I need the cable-driven cluster as I have an 88. Can anyone tell me if this cluster...
Forum: Body
10-19-2011, 07:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 383
Posted By beckler

Looking to get 88 3rd Gen painted

Looking for alittle advice, steps and tips for repainting an 88 3rd gen. I compounded the car out about three times and the paint came out significantly better. It looks great actually. However,...
Forum: Car Audio
10-05-2011, 08:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,737
Posted By beckler

Re: 3rd Gen - 6x9's in the Front Doors

As far as the 6" components go, do those speakers produce bass and treble? Maybe I'll go for the 6" in the kick panels.
Forum: Electronics
10-03-2011, 11:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 767
Posted By beckler

Re: Cigarette Lighter Plug Circuit

Thanks for the reply. What can I do to fix this issue? I think it calls for a 20A fuse, and I already have it bumped up to a 30A.
Forum: Electronics
10-03-2011, 10:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 767
Posted By beckler

Cigarette Lighter Plug Circuit

When I use the cigarette lighter plug, the Aux fuse blows. It happens when I have my stereo on and try to use the cigarette lighter plug. The stereo is aftermarket. Right now, I believe the Cigarette...
Forum: Car Audio
10-03-2011, 12:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,737
Posted By beckler

Re: 3rd Gen - 6x9's in the Front Doors

The 4x6's in the front dash sound fine. Let me see if I can explain the issue better...

With the lack of the two front 6x9's, two issues come up.

One, the bass coming from the rear causes a...
Forum: Car Audio
10-03-2011, 12:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,737
Posted By beckler

Re: 3rd Gen - 6x9's in the Front Doors

Right now I have two JL's in the back. The audio coming from the speakers is fine, but it sounds awkward hearing that full sound behind me, and nothing on either side of me. It sounds like...
Forum: Car Audio
10-02-2011, 11:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,737
Posted By beckler

3rd Gen - 6x9's in the Front Doors

As the title says, anyone think this is possible? The bass in the rear 6x9's is just too much of a stretch to feel in the front and I think if I add 6x9's somewhere in the front, the audio will be...
Forum: Interior
09-28-2011, 03:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,023
Posted By beckler

Re: High Beam Switch Non-Functional

Yes, I have cruise. Is there any release that I have to press or it just pulls straight out and unplugs?
Forum: Interior
09-28-2011, 12:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,023
Posted By beckler

Re: High Beam Switch Non-Functional

I figured out the issue. When I dropped the column to deal with another unrelated issue, as I bundled everything back up, a relay hanging underneath the dashboard was sitting on top of the switch and...
Forum: Interior
09-27-2011, 11:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,023
Posted By beckler

High Beam Switch Non-Functional

I tried doing some work on my cluster and dropped the steering column. Long story short, when I bundled everything up, my highbeam switch does not function. I can tell it's the switch itself...
Forum: Interior
09-16-2011, 05:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,105
Posted By beckler

Re: Speedo Cable Squeaks

I gotta get the cable out first! LOL :nod:

So you guys are telling me I can't disconnect this thing from the transmission to get a little slack in it???
Forum: Interior
09-16-2011, 02:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,105
Posted By beckler

Re: Speedo Cable Squeaks

You can barely see the white tip of the speedo cable which is being shoved out of the way by the wire-loomed harness.
Forum: Interior
09-16-2011, 01:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,105
Posted By beckler

Re: Speedo Cable Squeaks

here's what I'm working with:
Forum: Interior
09-16-2011, 01:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,105
Posted By beckler

Re: Speedo Cable Squeaks

Okay, I found the cable. Its tighter than a nun's ........... on sunday down there because (I'm not sure if it's factory or aftermarket) there's a wire harness that's the thickness of my wrist that's...
Forum: Interior
09-16-2011, 01:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,105
Posted By beckler

Re: Speedo Cable Squeaks

I cant find this thing anywhere. I've tried sticking my hand up through the bottom of the dash for over an hour. I'll see if I can take pics to show what I'm talking about here.
Forum: Interior
09-16-2011, 01:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,105
Posted By beckler

Re: Speedo Cable Squeaks

I have the entire bottom dash removed and the column dropped. I cannot get any access to the back of this cluster.
Forum: Interior
09-16-2011, 01:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,105
Posted By beckler

Re: Speedo Cable Squeaks

Alright, I tried every which way to squirm under the dash board to find this thing and I cannot see anything further than an amazing slue of wires under there. I have an aftermarket alarm in the car...
Forum: Interior
09-16-2011, 11:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,105
Posted By beckler

Re: Speedo Cable Squeaks

Thanks for the reply. I'm having a hard time understanding how to disengage this clip. Your saying to drop the entire lower part of the dash? Or just that small section that's held in by 5 screws and...
Forum: Interior
09-15-2011, 01:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,105
Posted By beckler

Re: Speedo Cable Squeaks

Okay, update. I got the Speedometer off. (Just a tug and the needle pops off). Now, I'm trying to figure out how to get the big plastic bezel out. I found the two hidden nut-shaped clips closer to...
Forum: Interior
09-15-2011, 11:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,105
Posted By beckler

Speedo Cable Squeaks

I'm trying to gain access to the speedo cable because it squeaks on me and I figured I'd just throw some WD-40 on it or something. But I can't seem to get the cluster apart. All the gauges came out...
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