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Forum: European Region
06-23-2008, 06:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,066
Posted By si_camaro

Re: Newbie (Trans Am)

Your car actually looks small compared to the Chrysler 300C next to it
Forum: European Region
06-08-2008, 05:21 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,636
Posted By si_camaro

Re: A Step-By-Step Rejuvination

Hi Everyone

My apologies for not wrapping this one up.

For everyone who was following the thread during my engineering adventure, yes I did indeed get the car back on the road. It took longer...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-13-2007, 03:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,747
Posted By si_camaro

Re: Won't idle below 1000rpm - opinions?

Thank You for the reply, Tobias.

The kit was an off-the-shelf unit. I think I will try the heavy springs at the weekend to see if it makes a difference. I can always experiment with the medium...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-12-2007, 03:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,747
Posted By si_camaro

Won't idle below 1000rpm - opinions?

Hi all,

Quick rundown of the car - 1985 Camaro Z28, LG4 with Comp Cams XE265, Edelbrock Performer (non-RPM) manifold and Hedman Hedders. Lightly polished and gasket-matched heads, non-cc Quadrajet...
Forum: European Region
10-30-2007, 04:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,327
Posted By si_camaro

Re: Going to the States shortly

I'd love to. Care to sponsor me? ;-)
Forum: European Region
10-23-2007, 04:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,327
Posted By si_camaro

Re: Going to the States shortly

nah nothing like that. i tell you what, they are the nicest people. not like the miserable lot i had to come back to england for. in fact, the last thing i did before i left the Oklahoma City Hilton...
Forum: European Region
10-16-2007, 05:25 PM
Replies: 146
Important/Useful : For Sale/ Wanted
Views: 24,786
Posted By si_camaro

Re: For Sale/ Wanted

Hi all

Need a front driver's side brake caliper. Anyone got one?
Forum: European Region
10-16-2007, 05:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,327
Posted By si_camaro

Re: Going to the States shortly

Yep, I'm back now. Dissapointingly I only brought back a new gear knob and some chrome trims for the exhaust. Didn't really get time to shop around and only got those items because we happened to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-19-2007, 02:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 432
Posted By si_camaro

Re: power steering pipe

Hi Chris,

I bought one from Eady's American on 01536 420201. Think it was about £18.00

Pop along to the Euro board and post a "Wanted" ad in the Sale/Wanted section.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-19-2007, 02:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,249
Posted By si_camaro

Re: Car sat for 2 years now very hard to keep running

Remove the fuel line coming out of the fuel pump and turn the engine over. Or short the pump out so it stays on. That'll empty your tank.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-19-2007, 02:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 606
Posted By si_camaro

Re: what can i do to make the bird faster thats free?

He didn't say free horsepower, he said "faster for free"...Weight reduction is your friend. Spare wheel, back seats, anything you can live without.

In my opinion, there's no such thing as free...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-16-2007, 05:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 333
Posted By si_camaro

Re: more power?

A direct mechanical coupling between engine and driving wheels gained from a manual gearbox will certainly feel more positive than a fluid coupling as seen on an automatic transmission. This will...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-16-2007, 04:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 634
Posted By si_camaro

Re: how can i mount this alt and p/s pump to my block?-pics

Here's a picture of my power steering pump mounted to my engine. I've used no more than what you have pictured, apart from the spacer you can see which links the bracket to the exhaust...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-12-2007, 04:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,455
Posted By si_camaro

Re: Want to dress up my engine......(pics)

If you have no plans to modify the engine as far as power/emissions are concerned, then I would do as everyone is suggesting and clean the engine for all it's worth, and then maybe renew the rubber...
Forum: European Region
08-10-2007, 03:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,327
Posted By si_camaro

Re: Going to the States shortly

I'm pretty sure hers will be
Forum: Southern California Area
08-05-2007, 04:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 559
Posted By si_camaro

Re: Can someone help with directions?

Wow...thanks guys. What a lot to choose from. I'll definitely be paying a visit to House Of Camaro. I saw most of my shopping list on the website pictures alone!
Forum: European Region
08-04-2007, 03:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,327
Posted By si_camaro

Going to the States shortly

Well, with the project nearing an end I am hoping to pop into some of the States-side stores I've heard so much about, when I go to LA in 6 weeks. I probably won't be allowed to rumage through any...
Forum: Southern California Area
08-04-2007, 03:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 559
Posted By si_camaro

Can someone help with directions?

Hi all,

I hope I have the right board....apologies for my geographical ignorance!

My beloved and I will be visiting your fine region from the UK in a few weeks. We'll be touching down at LAX...
Forum: Interior
08-03-2007, 05:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 798
Posted By si_camaro

Re: Steering wheel for GTA with digital dash?

My Camaro's original 3 spoke wheel was getting tired and old, so when I swapped in a steering column from a 92 Trans Am (my column was broken) I decided to leave the wheel on. It says Pontiac on the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-02-2007, 04:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 415
Posted By si_camaro

Re: Trouble with engine start after reassembly

Mine did this on the first couple of turns. My initial timing was way too far advanced, and coupled with new piston rings etc the starter was working against a lot of resistance. Definitely renew the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-02-2007, 04:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 513
Posted By si_camaro

Re: starting issues

What majority? I was the first to reply!

Meters are cheap. Alternators are not. I know which one I would rather buy to find the fault with my car. Which one you get is up to you.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-02-2007, 04:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,169
Posted By si_camaro

Re: Vacuum Hose Diagram? (engine wont start)

I think the tan wire refers to the Electronic Advance in the distributor, which you must disconnect in order to set base timing. It's a plug which leads into the distributor body.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-01-2007, 04:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 513
Posted By si_camaro

Re: starting issues

It certainly sounds like the alternator is giving up the ghost. The best way to confirm this is to jump start the car, and then check the voltage at the battery posts with a digital volt meter. The...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-31-2007, 03:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 635
Posted By si_camaro

Re: Do i need a fan?

I fitted an electric "puller" fan from a Vauxhall (European car) to my Camaro and it worked as a "pusher". You just have to make sure the fan will work in reverse, as some will not.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-29-2007, 05:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 770
Posted By si_camaro

Re: HELP! 92 Firebird lost brakes + electrical fire!!!

Alex,

The rear section of the reservoir is for the front brakes, so the fact that it's empty would tie in with a front brake leakage. The engine mounts are located on the crossmember, and the...
Forum: European Region
07-18-2007, 05:14 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,636
Posted By si_camaro

Re: A Step-By-Step Rejuvination

This Saturday I plan to finish the cam break in. I have therefore tackled the cooling issues as follows.

First, I found a water bottle donor. My horrible Renault 5 looked appealing from the other...
Forum: European Region
07-08-2007, 10:19 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,636
Posted By si_camaro

Re: A Step-By-Step Rejuvination

Imagine it no more, for it was a reality yesterday!

First, the pics. With the alternator back on, I installed the ignition leads at the plug ends and fed them to the back of the engine :
...
Forum: European Region
06-24-2007, 04:07 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,636
Posted By si_camaro

Re: A Step-By-Step Rejuvination

Already done it. The pic was boring though.

Can't seem to get the nice weather when I'm not at work. Yesterday I managed to fit the plugs and leads (one end), but then the heavens openend and I...
Forum: European Region
06-11-2007, 05:30 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,636
Posted By si_camaro

Re: A Step-By-Step Rejuvination

Something I found almost as tricky was making the flexplate line up with the torque converter. This is mainly because the engine is very tight and I can't turn it by hand. I don't have a tool for...
Forum: European Region
06-03-2007, 04:34 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,636
Posted By si_camaro

Re: A Step-By-Step Rejuvination

I'll certainly consider going if the car is ready by then. I may stick to something more local as a maiden voyage though, just in case I break down!



I know, and the closer I get the more I...
Forum: European Region
05-27-2007, 04:38 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,636
Posted By si_camaro

Re: A Step-By-Step Rejuvination

Well, the day came. The weather held (just), and the engine has finally been reunited with the engine hole.

When I arrived at my dad's GT40 garage, the fairies had very kindly hoisted the engine
...
Forum: European Region
05-17-2007, 04:06 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,636
Posted By si_camaro

Re: A Step-By-Step Rejuvination

Ok, think I must have missed something there. This eejtagain must have no life of his own if he needs to poke his big nose into other people's....



Wiping a lobe is one of my biggest worries,...
Forum: European Region
05-15-2007, 05:27 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,636
Posted By si_camaro

Re: A Step-By-Step Rejuvination

Right. Now I can almost taste the exhaust fumes.

Here I have bolted the heads back on and fitted the water pump. Oh and the fuel pump. And the starter motor. Ok so I forgot my camera last time.
...
Forum: European Region
04-22-2007, 04:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 682
Posted By si_camaro

Re: Need some help...

The choke is electrically heated, so there will be no choke lever in the car. The choke light doubles up as the alternator light, so it will come on with ignition and go out when the alternator is...
Forum: European Region
04-01-2007, 04:13 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,636
Posted By si_camaro

Hello one and all It's been a while, but I...

Hello one and all

It's been a while, but I finally managed to find a few hours away from the cruelty of real life and decended to the grimey depths of my rebuild for an afternoon. Well, the sun...
Forum: European Region
02-26-2007, 05:45 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,636
Posted By si_camaro

Well, Wednesday is my birthday and I think I may...

Well, Wednesday is my birthday and I think I may be receiving a couple of bits for the engine. I haven't been able to do much for a little while, except for cleaning the crud off the sump. I should...
Forum: European Region
02-04-2007, 03:22 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,636
Posted By si_camaro

Yes, a couple of people have mentioned some kind...

Yes, a couple of people have mentioned some kind of alignment tool. I better get looking, as I want this project finished for the summer. I need to drive up and down the seafront with a V8 burble at...
Forum: European Region
02-04-2007, 01:29 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,636
Posted By si_camaro

Well I'm happy to hear everyone's learning and...

Well I'm happy to hear everyone's learning and laughing, becuase that's what this thread is all about!

I trust everyone had a nice Christmas etc. My car has suffered due to the after-Christmas...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-15-2007, 05:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,088
Posted By si_camaro

He said he had a firebird in the first post dude

He said he had a firebird in the first post dude
Forum: Car Audio
01-13-2007, 04:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,296
Posted By si_camaro

Decibels do not increase like that. I think...

Decibels do not increase like that. I think (correct me if I'm wrong) that a 3 dB increase is effectively double the sound power. Therefore a 10% increase (of sound) on 138.5 dB would be 138.8 dB
Forum: Interior
01-12-2007, 05:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,193
Posted By si_camaro

If you have antifreeze in your radiator and the...

If you have antifreeze in your radiator and the dampness in the passenger footwell has no smell, then it may be rain water leaking in through the heater box. From experience the heater core is a real...
Forum: Interior
01-10-2007, 05:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 762
Posted By si_camaro

I replaced the link...sorry it failed.

I replaced the link...sorry it failed.
Forum: Interior
01-10-2007, 05:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 762
Posted By si_camaro

May I direct you to Vader's post in a similar...

May I direct you to Vader's post in a similar thread. I tried to post the link but failed miserably, so I'm pasting the original content and risking Vader sueing me. I promise I didn't write it!
...
Forum: Interior
01-02-2007, 05:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 635
Posted By si_camaro

I like it. But then, I would say that because I...

I like it. But then, I would say that because I am installing a 2-tone interior at the moment. Mine is Blue / Grey. The seats are not in yet, but they are blue.
Forum: Interior
01-02-2007, 04:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 542
Posted By si_camaro

You need to remove all traces of grease or oily...

You need to remove all traces of grease or oily substance. Try using white spirit. Test it on a piece of trim you can't see first though, as it can attack some plastics. Oh, and keep the windows open...
Forum: European Region
12-12-2006, 03:57 PM
Replies: 146
Important/Useful : For Sale/ Wanted
Views: 24,786
Posted By si_camaro

Guys, I need a few bits and pieces. ...

Guys,

I need a few bits and pieces.

First, an airbag for a 90-92 Camaro. Black or Grey is fine. Doesn't have to work, as it's for a 91 column in an 85 car....

Second, this little piece of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-12-2006, 05:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,875
Posted By si_camaro

Is your PCV functioning correctly? If the valve...

Is your PCV functioning correctly? If the valve is stuck or not connected you can experience blow-by gasses under the bonnet which make their way into the cockpit.
Forum: European Region
11-30-2006, 04:06 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,636
Posted By si_camaro

Ello. Thanks for the tip. Funny, I saw one...

Ello. Thanks for the tip.

Funny, I saw one today through the travel agent's window whilst booking my Vegas wedding. If you happen to be in London on the first sunday of a summer month, then pop...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-14-2006, 03:48 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 24,110
Posted By si_camaro

Hey thanks. A lot of people like to think...

Hey thanks.

A lot of people like to think they are original by asking me about fuel economy or insurance before anything else. Either that, or they say "uh, nice Trans Am" which used to get right...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-11-2006, 03:29 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 24,110
Posted By si_camaro

Here's my 85 Z28 ...

Here's my 85 Z28

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/camaro/image/P1230764.jpg

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/camaro/image/P1230761.jpg

And here she is now with the engine removed
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