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Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
05-11-2023, 09:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 459
Posted By pfsteichen

Stereo Head unit for sale.

I bought my 1992 Z28 about 12 years ago. With I got this stereo head unit in a box with other misc parts. It is the yellow lettering AM/FM CD player. It still has the clear sticker screen...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-20-2021, 02:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 620
Posted By pfsteichen

Re: Water pump replacement 92 Z28 305.

I'm a novice mechanic, I've done suspension, brakes, other little stuff. For me I'd just like to do the water pump and spray it with a clear to keep it looking good. I don't see why I would need to...
Forum: Convertibles
08-20-2021, 10:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 392
Posted By pfsteichen

Re: Tire size.

Yes the 280Z is much more valuable, at the moment though it isn't as fun to drive as my Z28. And the 280Z is so valuable I wonder about putting too many miles on it, and then there is the problem of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-20-2021, 10:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 620
Posted By pfsteichen

Re: Water pump replacement 92 Z28 305.

Your answer is exactly what I'm looking for, the voice of experience comes through again on Third Gen. Thanks a ton.
Forum: Convertibles
08-20-2021, 09:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 392
Posted By pfsteichen

Re: Tire size.

Thanks for the replies so far. No I don't have any spacers behind the wheels. And I do have the front wheels on the front and the rears on the rear. I recently bought a 1980 Datsun 280Z in really...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-20-2021, 08:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 620
Posted By pfsteichen

Re: Water pump replacement 92 Z28 305.

Dear Sir,

I already know how old my car is and have a very strong understanding of economics. I own a 1980 Datsun 280ZX, 1992 Z28, a 70-year-old house, a golf addiction, and a 61 year old body....
Forum: Convertibles
08-19-2021, 01:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 392
Posted By pfsteichen

Tire size.

I have a 92 305 Z28 with some after market suspension installed. I have 245/50/16's on stock wheels and the fronts rub on the inner fender when wheel is all the way turned. I've lived with it and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-19-2021, 12:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 620
Posted By pfsteichen

Re: Water pump replacement 92 Z28 305.

So after my regular shop quoted 425 I called Car X just for a double check, they quoted 490.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-19-2021, 10:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 620
Posted By pfsteichen

Water pump replacement 92 Z28 305.

My water pump is leaking and I got a quote for 425 dollars from a shop for the job. To me I can buy a pump for 50 dollars or less, but what about the install? It doesn't look too difficult can anyone...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-11-2021, 01:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 197
Posted By pfsteichen

engine stalling.

I have a stock 305 TPI 92 Z28. It has begun to stall at idle almost all the time. Which of course is a major pain. I ran a tank of premium with seaform through it and got no benefit. What should...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
08-11-2021, 01:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,055
Posted By pfsteichen

Re: Hawks Rocker & Rear Bumper GM Reproduction Emblems

Some one recently hit my rear bumper, since I was sitting in my car I was able to talk with them and get insurance info. The body shop wants to paint the whole bumper and get new emblems. So I need...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-12-2019, 03:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,252
Posted By pfsteichen

front spring insulators.

I'm working on the ride height of the front end of my car. Should the front springs have insulators installed on top of them? The lowering springs I took out did have them and they were all beat up.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-05-2019, 01:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,226
Posted By pfsteichen

Re: Ride height, what is the stock ride height?

Please ignore the above question, I'm trying to delete it but I'm failing.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-05-2019, 12:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,226
Posted By pfsteichen

Ride height, what is the stock ride height?

My car is a 92 Z28 convert, tires are 245 50 16. Drivers side front tire rubs when in reverse with the wheel turned all the way, and at higher speeds with slight bumps. What is the stock ride height?...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-31-2019, 03:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,692
Posted By pfsteichen

Re: smog pump removal.

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/351x290/belt_7d159a5aee6689f4166710b9609ffd49d0e79016.jpg
Thanks for the replies. So I take the three bolts out of the pulley and then re...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
07-30-2019, 09:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,873
Posted By pfsteichen

Re: 92 camaro tan leather seats and door panels for sale!!$800 obo

Any chance that you still have those seats? Pete 612-240-4204.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-29-2019, 04:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,692
Posted By pfsteichen

smog pump removal.

It is now time to remove the useless, ugly smog pump. I've read the how to on belt re routing and it seems pretty straight forward to me. Could I hear from someone who has done it using the...
Forum: Exhaust
07-25-2019, 02:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,699
Posted By pfsteichen

Re: Headers with or without air tubes

The air tubes are part of emission control system. Do you live in a state with emission testing? If not get rid of them. The air tubes just add fresh air into the exhaust to dilute it prior to...
Forum: Cooling
07-23-2019, 04:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,187
Posted By pfsteichen

Re: Car runs too hot.

I have my fans on a toggle switch and turn them on myself at 200
Forum: Cooling
07-23-2019, 02:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,187
Posted By pfsteichen

Re: Car runs too hot.

Thanks for the reply. I haven't yet look between the rad and ac condenser. It appears to me that the bolts along the top of rad could be removed and then the rad could be tipped backwards, is this...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-23-2019, 01:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 776
Posted By pfsteichen

oil leak from near oil filter.

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It appears to be a threaded hole with no bolt in it that's causing a slow...
Forum: Cooling
07-23-2019, 01:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,187
Posted By pfsteichen

Car runs too hot.

I have 92 z28, a 305 TPI with automatic trans. I want my car to run cool enough to use the AC again. But on most days the car runs at 220 on the gauge, even on a cool evening. My fans are on a toggle...
Forum: Cooling
07-03-2019, 11:52 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 50,588
Posted By pfsteichen

Re: Willie's updated Total Fan Control

found it.
Forum: Camaros for Sale
04-11-2019, 06:35 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 10,749
Posted By pfsteichen

Re: 1984 z28 L69 5-speed

So after reading this whole conversation I think the car looks great and represents a great value per buck. I live in Minneapolis if I lived closer I'd likely test drive and buy. Good Luck to...
Forum: Cooling
09-20-2018, 04:19 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 97,405
Posted By pfsteichen

Re: Heater core replacement

I glad to hear that you accomplished this task without much trouble. Regarding the upper bolt on heater core box, on my 92 it's unreachable as far as I can tell, yours might be differently situated.
Forum: Cooling
07-31-2018, 09:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 566
Posted By pfsteichen

Re: Hot Cruise Night

Thanks I like the IR thermometer suggestion.
Forum: Cooling
07-24-2018, 01:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 566
Posted By pfsteichen

Re: 92Z28 running a little too hot.

Air dam is in place as it should be. I don't when on the coolant. The previous owner did change the the radiator, water pump, and thermostat, I could only guess that the coolant would have been...
Forum: Cooling
07-24-2018, 11:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 566
Posted By pfsteichen

Re: 92Z28 running a little too hot.

It seems to me that on a cool night just cruising at 60 mph that the car should be cooler than 220 or so with both fans on. I'd like to get back to where I could re charge and use my ac. How would...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
07-23-2018, 01:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,873
Posted By pfsteichen

Re: 92 camaro tan leather seats and door panels for sale!!$800 obo

I have the same seats as you do. Mine are original and starting to come apart, time for new covers. If I order new covers do you know what color that is? I don't see too many that color.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-23-2018, 01:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 522
Posted By pfsteichen

Tranny fluid for a WC T5?

I recently purchased all of the parts necessary to swap a 700r4 out to a world class T5. I had the speedo gears in the T5 changed to match my 373 rear end. Tranny came back with no fluid in it. I...
Forum: Cooling
07-23-2018, 01:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 566
Posted By pfsteichen

92Z28 running a little too hot.

I'm looking for some thoughts on my 92Z with 305 auto. It is running a little too hot. The fans are on a toggle switch and it is not using any coolant. On cool evenings it will go up to about...
Forum: Cooling
06-22-2018, 09:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 713
Posted By pfsteichen

Re: Overheating

My 92Z 305 runs too hot too fast. My air dam is in place and I'm not losing any coolant. Fans are on a switch. My radiator and water pump were supposedly changed by previous owner(I've driven car...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-14-2018, 06:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,447
Posted By pfsteichen

Re: Front shock suggestions

Will do.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-12-2018, 01:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,447
Posted By pfsteichen

Re: Front shock suggestions

This weekend I'll have my car back on the road. I might have a set of one inch lowering Eibach springs for sale. I got to drive around a little to see what I like yet.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-11-2018, 03:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,447
Posted By pfsteichen

Re: Front shock suggestions

I have driven my car for the past 5 summers(92Z convert). I want to bring it back to stock ride height and have taken out the front Eibach lowering springs and put back in the stock ones. I...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-11-2018, 11:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 570
Posted By pfsteichen

Re: Rear spring heights.

I talked with Eibach and gave the serial number off one of my springs. They said it should be about 10% stiffer that the stock springs. But when i lean on both the stock spring and the Eibach one,...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-09-2018, 02:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 570
Posted By pfsteichen

Rear spring heights.

I've had my 92Z about 7 years now. I put the stock springs back into the front. I just took the Eibach lowering springs out of the rear to go back to stock ride height. With the rear springs...
Forum: Exhaust
04-23-2018, 06:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 21,589
Posted By pfsteichen

Re: Simple Smog Pump Help!

Okay I'm making a big move with my car this spring, and part of it is headers and a y pipe. So I was wondering about the air tubes going into the exhaust manifold. Main question is does removing...
Forum: Exhaust
04-23-2018, 06:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,419
Posted By pfsteichen

Re: SMOG PUMP REMOVAL

Do you have to install a pulley delete? Or is it easier to re route like Pablo Morales? And to take the pump out do I have to mess with the AC compressor? It appears they are on the same bracket.
Forum: Interior
03-27-2018, 10:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 556
Posted By pfsteichen

Re: complete center console 89 RS

I'm in MN and I'd call Jason at the Firebird Farm 763-498-9265. He is also on Facebook and has lots of 3rd gen cars he is parting out.
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
05-29-2017, 10:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,377
Posted By pfsteichen

Re: WTB: 91 / 92 - 16" white accented camaro Rims

If you are still looking for the white accented wheels let me know. I saw a set for sale this week in Lacrosse WI. I bought some other wheels from the guy.
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
04-27-2017, 05:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 493
Posted By pfsteichen

WTB wheels.

WTB stock 16 X 8 wheels for 90-92 Camaro. I'm in Minneapolis. Must be in really good shape.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
03-14-2017, 09:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 404
Posted By pfsteichen

Re: center cap attachment.

I thought that so mine must be beat out. Because I can just set them in the rims and they don't snap into place, no grabbing the rim. So they must be shot.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
03-14-2017, 04:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 404
Posted By pfsteichen

center cap attachment.

Okay I'm forced to ask a bit of a stupid question. I'm thinking going back to my original 16 inch rims for my 1992 Z8. I've never used them and pulled them out of my deep storage space and they...
Forum: Cooling
02-17-2017, 12:54 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 97,405
Posted By pfsteichen

Re: Heater core replacement

Thanks, I'll try that long flex extension when I get the chance. Additionally do you guys have some thoughts on getting the hoses detached from the fire wall? I was looking at that last night. I...
Forum: Cooling
02-16-2017, 02:47 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 97,405
Posted By pfsteichen

Re: Heater core replacement

Thanks for the fast replies. I tried responding last night but technology failed me. I prefer heater core 101 to dropping the whole dash. My new question concerns pulling the pass side dash out 4...
Forum: Cooling
02-15-2017, 06:40 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 97,405
Posted By pfsteichen

Re: Heater core replacement

Okay I have a 1992 z and it needs a heater core. I have the dash pad out, the ecm and bracket out along with the passenger side speaker out. There is no way I can reach up and under the dash to get...
Forum: Body
08-26-2016, 09:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,480
Posted By pfsteichen

Re: z28 head light pockets

And what about the glare from all the RS models that have been painted in gloss?
Forum: Body
08-25-2016, 10:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,480
Posted By pfsteichen

Re: z28 head light pockets

Well I took a chance and had my head light pockets painted gloss black. I just drove the car at night and everything seems great. I think it looks a lot better in gloss than satin.
Forum: Body
08-23-2016, 10:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,480
Posted By pfsteichen

z28 head light pockets

I have a 92 Z28 in purple haze metallic. Some loser recently back into the bumper cover and damaged the paint only. I have an excellent paint repair person, my question is the head light pockets...
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