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Forum: Body
12-21-2013, 08:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 964
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Re: First time Painter

Thanks for the advice everyone. I still have not begone the painting yet, but it's getting close to that time. I have borrowed a paintgun from a friend of mine and bought a bunch of supplies from...
Forum: Body
12-07-2013, 07:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 964
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Re: First time Painter

This is what i am dealing with.
Forum: Body
12-07-2013, 07:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 964
Posted By hokiefanatic93

First time Painter

Hey everyone, After a year of dealing with an annoying dent on my quarter panel, my sister decided to also back into the quarter panel making matters worse. I'm looking to do the body work myself and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-24-2013, 05:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,487
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Re: Crunching Noise on Breaking...

the crunching/popping noise just got way worse. it is definitely coming somewhere from the front passenger side of the car. i put new bearings in, calipers, and brake pads. i suspected the strut...
Forum: V6
06-26-2013, 06:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 806
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Possible ECM problem

I bought a 1990 camaro so i can resell it since it was so cheap. in my effort to get it running for some extra cash i plugged the ecm of my 1987 camaro into the 1990 camaro thinking it would bypass...
Forum: North East Region
06-15-2013, 09:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,452
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Re: 6th Annual New England Camaro-Firebird.org POTLUCK COOKOUT, 6/15/13

Where exactly at the park is it. I'm there but don't see any thirdgens
Forum: North East Region
06-09-2013, 08:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 876
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Re: North Eastern Third Gens Cruise

I would be down to cruise with my 87 if wecan get a decent amount of other thirdgeners to go
Forum: V6
05-11-2013, 06:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,543
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Fuel injection

So my 2.8 v6 fuel injected car started running pretty rough. i determined that the issue was injector 1 was not injecting fuel. The wiring harness for my fuel injectors are pretty beat up with solder...
Forum: V6
09-11-2012, 04:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 636
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Re: What would you suggest?

:thanks: !!!!!!!!!


https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/v6/581634-started-engine-work-3.html
Forum: V6
09-11-2012, 10:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 636
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Re: What would you suggest?

Gotcha, Thanks. The only other question i have now is how do i figure out the size of the push rods i need to get for the top end swap? or does anyone have the number on hand?
Forum: V6
09-10-2012, 02:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 636
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Re: What would you suggest?

Would it be better to put in a 3.1 short block and put my 2.8 components on it? Or would i see bigger gains from 3x00 top end conversion?
Forum: North East Region
09-10-2012, 12:34 PM
Replies: 731
Views: 19,136
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Re: Any interest in a CT thirdgen meet

Bring this Back to life! we should plan a meeting again in CT.
Forum: North East Region
09-10-2012, 12:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 401
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Glastonbury CT??

I see a few third gens driving around on nice days so i know you people have to be nearby!
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
09-10-2012, 12:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,325
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Re: Richmond,Va anyone?

I'm currently in Norfolk but i have family in Richmond. But my car is in CT until next year =/
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
09-10-2012, 12:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,673
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Re: anyone in hampton roads/va beach?

I'm going to school in Norfolk/Hampton roads. won't have my camaro down here until next year though.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
09-10-2012, 12:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,550
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Re: new to norfolk, va

I'm currently going to school in Norfolk. i don't have my camaro with me this year but i'll have it down next year.
Forum: V6
09-10-2012, 10:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 636
Posted By hokiefanatic93

What would you suggest?

Hey guys,
I am planning on starting a project with my car this winter when i am home and summer. I would like to start compiling and looking at the benefits of some upgrades/add ons vs their...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-27-2012, 01:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,426
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Rear Sway Bar link question

Are the rear sway bar links the same as the ones in the front? I just replaced the 25 year old ones in the front and it made such a difference in handling I want to do the same for the back ones now....
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-19-2012, 05:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,948
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Re: Noise from passenger side front wheel area

Only hear it wheb i am accelerating from a stop and when turning. The noise is getting louder and more frequent now. I re greased all of the steering joints and my guess is that since my steering is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-05-2012, 02:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,487
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Re: Crunching Noise on Breaking...

I'm having this problem if anyhas a solution. My car does it everytime i accelerate and sometimes when i brake kinda hard.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-05-2012, 01:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,948
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Noise from passenger side front wheel area

Everytime i accelerate i hear multiple loud crunching/ popping sounds where i think is coming from the passenger wheel well. Does this sound like a suspension problem? Or could it be another issue?
Forum: V6
06-01-2012, 01:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 989
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Re: Should i be concered about these possible problems?

yea the transmission is my biggest concern then followed by the car bogging down. i didn't make the top list in any type of order. before i got the car the transmission was rebuilt, but i think...
Forum: V6
05-31-2012, 08:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 989
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Should i be concered about these possible problems?

First off, when u start my car it almost always puffs out smoke. Second my engine makes a loud clicking noise i can hear if my window is down or outside of the car. My volvo clicked loudly but...
Forum: Brakes
05-28-2012, 03:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 983
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Re: Drum Brake is Rubbing

Firestone quoted about $250 for the parts and labor to replace the cylinder. i have never worked with drum brakes so i'd rather have a person who has to deal with them. But does $250 seem like a...
Forum: V6
05-28-2012, 10:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 19,201
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Re: Error code 34

the code just went away when it got cold out. now we are having some hot days and it came back and my car bogging down again. so whatever is causing it, it is related to the temperature outside.
Forum: Brakes
05-28-2012, 10:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 983
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Re: Drum Brake is Rubbing

the only thing i see wrong is a black fluid leaking out of the brake cylinder. i'm guessing that means the brake cylinder needs to be replaced?
Forum: Brakes
05-27-2012, 11:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 983
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Drum Brake is Rubbing

Recently when driving i would start to smell something strange and i found it was one of my drum brakes. A lot of heat was being emitted by it so i am assuming that it is rubbing. what could be...
Forum: V6
04-18-2012, 02:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 509
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Re: A/C hookup question

How do you flush it out? Or is that a job I should have a professional do?
Forum: V6
04-18-2012, 02:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 509
Posted By hokiefanatic93

A/C hookup question

the A/C line in my car has been unhooked for years. i'm thinking on hooking up the hoses so i can get it running again, but the hoses have been off for so long that there is alot of dust and dirt...
Forum: V6
03-03-2012, 01:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,787
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Re: fuel line replacement

i'm going to use my friends for now. But if if i decide to get a newer hose that isn't under a recall to be safer, i will message you in April because i'm heading down to VA and drive through NJ....
Forum: V6
03-02-2012, 03:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,787
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Re: fuel line replacement

My GM has discontinued the hose i need. so i need to find one at a junk yard. i'll probably take the one from my friends 86 Camaro till i can get a hose from a 90's thirdgen.
Forum: V6
03-02-2012, 02:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,787
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Re: fuel line replacement

i'll give my GM dealer a visit. thanks.
Forum: V6
03-02-2012, 02:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,787
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Re: fuel line replacement

ok, i can get one from a parts Camaro my friend has, but that Camaro is a 86 and who knows the condition of the hose in that car. a new one would be preferred so i know it will last a long time. i...
Forum: V6
03-02-2012, 02:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,787
Posted By hokiefanatic93

fuel line replacement

my car randomly started lacking a ton of power then got to a point where it wouldn't start. i found a fuel leak in the hose as pictured below. i have check online for these hoses and can't find them....
Forum: Electronics
03-02-2012, 01:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,784
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Re: windshield wipers quit working

i took the motor off and tested it and it worked fine. i put everything back together and my wipers worked. still didn't tuck the wipers away after use but as long as they can go back and forth i'm...
Forum: Electronics
03-01-2012, 01:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,784
Posted By hokiefanatic93

windshield wipers quit working

i haven't used my wipers in awhile and today when i turned them on it went up about 3 inches then stopped. now they don't work. the fuse is fine and i have heard there is no relay for the wipers in...
Forum: V6
02-28-2012, 02:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,914
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Re: terrible gas mileage for a V6

ok, i filled up my car today and got 17mpg! what fixed the problem was most likely the 02 sensor. I replaced the 02 sensor, spark plugs, and PCV valve first and used most of the fuel in my tank...
Forum: V6
02-25-2012, 05:26 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,914
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Re: terrible gas mileage for a V6

I unplugged the battery to reset the computer. When i re connected the battery and tried starting my car and i started right up with no problems. I drove it around and all seems well.
Forum: V6
02-25-2012, 02:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,914
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Re: terrible gas mileage for a V6

i took it all apart again, then put it back together. now my car starts with no misfiring but it will now not idle, it will run as long as i hold the gas pedal down a bit. i get error code 34 "Low...
Forum: V6
02-24-2012, 11:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,914
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Re: terrible gas mileage for a V6

i got it all back together and now it is miss firing :mad:
i would have to guess the problem is from the fuel injectors or the harness. the harness despite its condition worked before so i maybe i...
Forum: V6
02-24-2012, 09:44 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,914
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Re: terrible gas mileage for a V6

I got it off, there was a white plastic strip that basically locks it together. i got that off and i was able to un-clip it
Forum: V6
02-24-2012, 09:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,914
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Re: terrible gas mileage for a V6

i skipped out on the head gasket because the process was getting rather annoying removing all of the components around them. the wiring harness that connects to all the fuel injectors is in horrible...
Forum: V6
02-23-2012, 03:16 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,914
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Re: terrible gas mileage for a V6

Thank you for the information, it helped alot. i have it all off now but i didn't realize all i had to take off to get the valve covers off so i have to order more gaskets from advanced auto.
My...
Forum: V6
02-23-2012, 01:09 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,914
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Re: terrible gas mileage for a V6

do i have to remove the lower part of the plenum to get the valve covers off? or is it possible to work around it? if i do need to take the lower part of the plenum off what is the best way to...
Forum: V6
02-22-2012, 05:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,914
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Re: terrible gas mileage for a V6

where are some good places the buy the vacuum hoses? i see them at rock auto but the shipping is half the price. i'm just looking for some cheaper options if there are any
Forum: V6
02-22-2012, 04:55 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,914
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Re: terrible gas mileage for a V6

Just for an update I have replaced the spark plugs, wires, oxygen sensor, PVC valve, and the mass airflow sensor that I got cheap from a friend. I put the Mass air flow sensor on either Friday or...
Forum: V6
02-16-2012, 07:31 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,914
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Re: terrible gas mileage for a V6

I had to finish up today because i have alot of school work to do for tomorrow. But i have all of next week off of school so it will be a good time to do all of that. I have replaced all the filters...
Forum: V6
02-16-2012, 05:10 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,914
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Re: terrible gas mileage for a V6

my problem may be fixed. i changed the three on the drivers side and then i decided to do the other three tomorrow. when moving my car out of the garage it drove so much nicer. the acceleration is...
Forum: V6
02-16-2012, 04:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,914
Posted By hokiefanatic93

Re: terrible gas mileage for a V6

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