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Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-05-2013, 02:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 545
Posted By StringRust

Re: 89 iroc won't restart

:huh:
Forum: Body
03-29-2013, 11:55 AM
Replies: 1,192
Views: 103,249
Posted By StringRust

Re: Did u have a Thirdgen in highschool?

Nice. I was actually looking at a 92 v6 camaro that needed a lot of work and the lady wanted 3000 for it. My dad wasn't too happy about it so he found the 89 with a 305 that I bought. It was a whole...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-29-2013, 11:46 AM
Replies: 650
Views: 372,532
Posted By StringRust

Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!

Ls engine with carb may be acceptable. New school, old tricks. Haha
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-29-2013, 11:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 644
Posted By StringRust

Re: No Spark

Definitely verify the rotor turns when you crank over the engine.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-28-2013, 07:37 PM
Replies: 650
Views: 372,532
Posted By StringRust

Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!

Good point. Guess I'm out
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-28-2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,656
Posted By StringRust

Re: My car is leaking coolant, don't know from where!

My guess would be one of the 2 hoses coming out of firewall for the heater core or maybe the intake manifold gasket is leaking. There is a coolant crossover in the rear of the intake manifold. If the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-28-2013, 06:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,656
Posted By StringRust

Re: My car is leaking coolant, don't know from where!

It usually runs along the passenger side valve cover. That probably isnt where your leak is coming from because the control valve sits closer to the front of the engine. But it is connected to hoses...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-28-2013, 05:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 545
Posted By StringRust

89 iroc won't restart

I'm working on an 89 iroc-z that my cousin bought. It had plenty of issues when he bought it. It wouldn't start unless you sprayed starting fluid in the intake but then would stall when it burned up...
Forum: Body
03-28-2013, 03:08 PM
Replies: 1,192
Views: 103,249
Posted By StringRust

Re: Did u have a Thirdgen in highschool?

Bought my first car junior year(2002). It was an 89 camaro rs 305 auto with ttops. Just sold it a few months ago.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-28-2013, 03:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,053
Posted By StringRust

Re: Lucas vs Slick 50

Never used slick 50. In my first camaro I use to put lucas oil stabilizer in it when the valve seals were shot. Definately helped. No more smoke when I started the engine. But that only lasted a few...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-22-2013, 08:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,133
Posted By StringRust

Re: 1991 z28 350 Wont start when warm

Hey, find any solutions yet? My cousins 89 iroc is having a similar issue. When it's cold it starts right up but if you shut it off and try to restart it just cranks over but won't start.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-17-2013, 07:46 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 23,173
Posted By StringRust

Re: Post your kills/losses here

You gotta watch those minivans! Some of them can be quick withouth 7 kids in them!
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
12-03-2012, 09:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 706
Posted By StringRust

Re: 87 camaro fuse center

It's a 5.0 4bbl carb with T5 transmission Z28. Power windows, locks, cruise control, radio, a/c.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
11-23-2012, 02:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 706
Posted By StringRust

87 camaro fuse center

Looking for the fuse panel underneath dash board. Not the cover but the unit itself.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-16-2012, 01:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 859
Posted By StringRust

Re: Engine flooded from hurricane

Interior has all been washed. Headliner is good. Replaced it about a year ago and after I removed all the interior Ive been running a dehumidifier inside the car. Its been holding at 20% humidity....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-16-2012, 02:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 859
Posted By StringRust

Engine flooded from hurricane

The bay made its way into my garage due to the recent hurricane. Looks like there was about 3 feet of water in it. Took out all the seats, carpet and the rest of the interior and cleaned/dried...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-22-2012, 04:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,341
Posted By StringRust

Re: 89 Iroc wont stay running

Any thoughts?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-16-2012, 07:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,341
Posted By StringRust

89 Iroc wont stay running

Cousin has a 89 IROC with 5.7TPI. Had a code 34. MAF sensor wires were broken inside. ran rough. Replaced MAF sensor with a new one however now the car wont start without starting fluid and you...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-25-2012, 04:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 477
Posted By StringRust

Lots of sway

Just got my brothers 88camaro on the road today so I took it for a drive. Feels like a boat. Sways quite a bit when you turn the wheel back and forth.
Other that that it rides solid and smooth. ...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
04-21-2012, 04:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 400
Posted By StringRust

Re: WTB Stock Lower control arms and panhard

Thanks everyone. Got what I needed.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
04-19-2012, 01:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 400
Posted By StringRust

Re: WTB Stock Lower control arms and panhard

Ok thanks. And let me know a price so I can let my brother know. they are for him
Forum: Electronics
04-19-2012, 11:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 654
Posted By StringRust

Re: headlight problems

thanks for the quick repy. Ill give that a try. For some reason I always thought the low beams went off when the highs were turned on. Thanks again!
Forum: Electronics
04-19-2012, 11:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 654
Posted By StringRust

headlight problems

what would cause regular headlights to stay on when high beams are on. And its ony the driver side that does this. The passenger side headlights and high beams dont come on at all but I figured they...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
04-19-2012, 10:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 400
Posted By StringRust

WTB Stock Lower control arms and panhard

Anyone have used stock Lower control arms and or a panhard bar for an 88 camaro?
Forum: Electronics
03-09-2012, 12:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 907
Posted By StringRust

Re: bad fan motor,relay or temp switch?

No the terminals on the connector that goes to the relay. Tomorrow I'm going to unplug the fan and run jumpers from fan to battery.
Forum: Electronics
03-08-2012, 10:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 907
Posted By StringRust

bad fan motor,relay or temp switch?

Noticed on my way home from work my camaro started to run hot. Apparently the fan is not coming on. Doesn't even come on when I turned on the a/c. Unplug the connector from the relay and jumped...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
09-05-2011, 05:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 334
Posted By StringRust

Re: WTB: Pacesetter Y-PIPE

Called them a few months ago and they wanted 170 plus shipping for just the ypipe. Thanks for the info though.
Forum: Carburetors
08-11-2011, 10:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 961
Posted By StringRust

Holley Fast Idle issue

What would cause the fast idle to stay on for a very long time. If I dont pop the hood and flip down the red lever to shut it off manually it will stay on. I have about a 45 minute drive to work...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-04-2011, 04:32 PM
Replies: 1,397
Views: 185,998
Posted By StringRust

Re: Post your best rear picture!

:driving:
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-16-2011, 10:18 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,016
Posted By StringRust

Re: 56 iroc

Nice work. Wish I had the time, talent and resources to do fab work like that.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-16-2011, 09:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,044
Posted By StringRust

Re: What is this and what does it do?

Never seen one either....Is that pump for your washer fluid? Where does that line go to that runs out of it and across the top of the firewall.

Rip it out and see what doesn't work when you start...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-16-2011, 09:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,405
Posted By StringRust

Re: Wheels on.....Finally!!

Nice. Is that your other camaro in the back?
Forum: Interior
07-16-2011, 09:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,526
Posted By StringRust

Re: Easiest way to take off door panel?

:yup:
Forum: Carburetors
07-15-2011, 08:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,798
Posted By StringRust

Re: Holley VS Edlebrock

Edelbrocks are easy to tune but holleys are generally better for performance. I put a holley on my z28 305 with a holley intake and it made a world of difference.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-14-2011, 11:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,517
Posted By StringRust

Re: Valve seals. Replace or buy new heads?

I have everything u mentioned except the SFCs. Headers to 3”inch exhaust, 3.73 posi, holley carb and intake manifold.
No smoke on decel. Ill look into seals and springs. No rush being I'm broke :)...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-14-2011, 08:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,517
Posted By StringRust

Valve seals. Replace or buy new heads?

The valve seals are starting to go in my 87 305 camaro. Anyone have an idea of how much it would be to have them replaced and is it worth or should I buy new heads. Any opinions on a decent pair of...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
07-14-2011, 08:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 334
Posted By StringRust

Re: WTB: Pacesetter Y-PIPE

Bump
Forum: Cooling
07-03-2011, 10:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 557
Posted By StringRust

Coolant leak

Stopped at 7 eleven on my way home from work. Only a mile away. I saw steam coming from under the hood when I got out of the car. It looked like maybe the hose that comes out of the water pump and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-03-2011, 10:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 943
Posted By StringRust

Re: coolant leak - pic

Thermostat housing gasket maybe?
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-30-2011, 08:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 13,018
Posted By StringRust

Re: Tail light Covers

Mine are about 12 years old now. Polished them up with Meguiars Cleaner Wax and they came out a whole lot nicer. Shoulda took a before pic.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-09-2011, 08:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 13,018
Posted By StringRust

Re: Tail light Covers

They are stickers now? When I got mine they were "painted" on or something along those lines. I used a razor to get it off. Came off without a scratch!
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-09-2011, 06:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 13,018
Posted By StringRust

Re: Tail light Covers

Year One has them. Im sure Jegs sells them as well. or try directly from GTS.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-09-2011, 06:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,467
Posted By StringRust

Re: Do you take your 3rd gen to a carwash?

Wash it myself at home. Unless Im out and a bird drops a bomb on it thats when Ill run it to the self car wash to spray it down. But its been sitting in the garage since november waiting for me to...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-09-2011, 06:04 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 23,173
Posted By StringRust

Re: Post your kills/losses here

loss: 2010 Toyota Prius. Damn those things can go far on a single tank of gas.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-09-2011, 05:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 510
Posted By StringRust

Re: carb intake and dizzy

Still have the carb. Anyone want it for 75 plus shipping?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-21-2011, 08:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 510
Posted By StringRust

Re: carb intake and dizzy

Dizzy Sold
Forum: FAQ Board
05-12-2011, 09:38 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 64,611
Posted By StringRust

Re: cutting out metal above fuel pump 1992

That's rediculous. :gocrazy:
Forum: DFI and ECM
05-12-2011, 09:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,263
Posted By StringRust

Re: Smog Parts ???

It doesn't have a smog pump or EGR. So more likely it wont pass the emissions test when you go for inspection. That is if whatever state you live in has inspection. However being an 86 you can get...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-12-2011, 09:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 352
Posted By StringRust

Re: Holley EGR Block Off Plate NIB

Still have!
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