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Forum: Electronics
05-16-2017, 10:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,110
Posted By KNIGHTE

Re: ALDL (Red Devil) for 85 LG4

FYI - Its a Carb.
Forum: Electronics
05-16-2017, 10:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,110
Posted By KNIGHTE

ALDL (Red Devil) for 85 LG4

Hey Guys,

I'm not sure about what I can use with my 85 firebird LG4

Will this work ok?

http://www.reddevilriver.com/ALDL_Bluetooth.html

Is there a file for ALDLDroid that works for this...
Forum: Cooling
04-09-2017, 02:34 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 36,012
Posted By KNIGHTE

Re: Vintage Air Cooling

Hey Man,

Based on the fact that you had some influence over which one of these things is the best for third gens. Which parts in the catalog should we be getting if we need to kit out an 85?

It...
Forum: History / Originality
04-04-2017, 12:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 636
Posted By KNIGHTE

Re: Which assembly manual is best for an 85 TransAM

Bought this

It's a PDF on CD of both the 1982 and the 1986
...
Forum: History / Originality
04-03-2017, 10:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 636
Posted By KNIGHTE

Re: Which assembly manual is best for an 85 TransAM

Thanks paulo!

I'll try get both then :-)

The only thing i was concerned about was that the 86 was a model change year for the camaro, (the 82 book is 82-85), and that maybe the 82 was better.
...
Forum: History / Originality
04-03-2017, 02:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 636
Posted By KNIGHTE

Which assembly manual is best for an 85 TransAM

The 82 camaro assembly or the 86?

I'm restarting my project and I have the car in a lot of pieces....
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-14-2016, 03:07 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 14,689
Posted By KNIGHTE

Re: Sound Deadener Showdown

Darn - I have mass backed carpet I bought it before I decided to sound treat it. It's an acc fitted carpet hope it will be ok. I have 100 mil Kolossus under the mlv and I'm trying to get the mlv...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-13-2016, 03:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 14,689
Posted By KNIGHTE

Re: Sound Deadener Showdown

Hey - how did this sound in the end? I'm doing the same.
Forum: Southern California Area
01-31-2016, 02:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 838
Posted By KNIGHTE

Re: Need emissions parts 88-92

Hey Ed,

There are a half dozen Camaro's in UPickUPart in wilmington, it's the one just bought by ecology (the octopus logo one) - saw them there 3 weeks ago. That yard constantly has third gens.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
01-30-2016, 12:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,750
Posted By KNIGHTE

Re: 1982 part out

Are ground effects gone? (lower front and rear)
Forum: Southern California Area
01-30-2016, 12:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 838
Posted By KNIGHTE

Re: Need emissions parts

Hey Ed,

I feel your pain - check out my smog post.

Finding those parts won't be too bad. I suggest getting a new Smog Pump though, i got mine 2nd hand and it is noisy.

I see a couple of...
Forum: Body
01-27-2016, 09:56 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,147
Posted By KNIGHTE

Re: T-top channel rust - what should I do?

Good explanation dude. Damn, yeah I forgot about it coming in through the back of the t-top rail - which is basically inaccessible to paint. I'm honestly more concerned now about that part than the...
Forum: Body
01-27-2016, 09:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,147
Posted By KNIGHTE

Re: T-top channel rust - what should I do?

I get what you are saying... which basically amounts to POR15 doesn't work at all?

It literally advertises to do the opposite.

"POR-15® is a paint-like substance which acts as a total rust...
Forum: Body
01-19-2016, 09:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,147
Posted By KNIGHTE

Re: T-top channel rust - what should I do?

How come?
Forum: Body
01-17-2016, 12:07 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,147
Posted By KNIGHTE

Re: T-top channel rust - what should I do?

I actually resolved this using fiberglass sheeting and POR15


https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1500x2000/80-image_0173bbfd558456ff1303d599c2c88169bfe11248.jpeg



...
Forum: Body
10-24-2015, 09:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,147
Posted By KNIGHTE

Re: T-top channel rust - what should I do?

When you say tacked on, how did you do it? And where'd you get the metal?

Have similar issues on mine...
Forum: Southern California Area
10-22-2015, 09:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,720
Posted By KNIGHTE

Re: Looking for some KR conversion parts locally

Hey - do you have a GTA style nose - that's cool!
Forum: Southern California Area
10-11-2015, 02:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,720
Posted By KNIGHTE

Re: Looking for some KR conversion parts locally

Will do. From the post above I now only need door panels and seats. Here is a pic of exterior from last week.

...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
09-27-2015, 09:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 278
Posted By KNIGHTE

Need front and rear deflectors 82 T/A

Please!
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
09-18-2015, 03:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 163,257
Posted By KNIGHTE

Re: 1985 Trans am 90% restored

Craigslist ad has expired, need to be able to see pics
Forum: Southern California Area
09-17-2015, 12:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,720
Posted By KNIGHTE

Looking for some KR conversion parts locally

Hey Guys,

I'm 60% through building a KR conversion, (please no flaming, its just something i wanted to do, i know some folks aren't into it :-))

Finding the parts in CA, is super difficult, and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-12-2015, 04:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,238
Posted By KNIGHTE

Re: Thank you members of TGO - My Smog Hell Story - Part 2

Hey - I've spend all my new found time not fixing the car, on the Knight Rider fourms and facebook pages, just wanted to check in here again.

Did you get it to pass smog?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
07-21-2015, 01:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 511
Posted By KNIGHTE

Need Rear Calipers - 85 Trans Am

They look like this

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/800x600/80-brake_3ba4080b43eacb63101a3d21503eeb6e5c45fd6b.jpg
Forum: Brakes
07-21-2015, 01:39 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,236
Posted By KNIGHTE

Re: DD Brake Job

Thanks Ron, yeah i had new ones on the front. Did you also replace the rears?
Forum: Brakes
07-20-2015, 05:13 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,236
Posted By KNIGHTE

Re: DD Brake Job

Also - the car is now pulling to the left on braking, any ideas on that one? I did not touch rears.

Could it be because i did not bleed properly? Or maybe i got grease on the right disc?
Forum: Brakes
07-20-2015, 05:02 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,236
Posted By KNIGHTE

Re: DD Brake Job

Hey Guys,

So i went through all of this at the weekend, using similiar equipment to above.

Using the steps below, I managed to just replace the fronts.
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-20-2015, 03:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,232
Posted By KNIGHTE

Re: Won't crank proper after a long drive (305 LG4)

Hey - Soooo I've still not fitted it. Reason being is that I've found it really difficult to find a place to work on the car. I eventually brought it to urdreamgarage.com in Baldwin Park, about an...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-13-2015, 03:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 677
Posted By KNIGHTE

Oil leak - not sure how to trouble shoot

hey guys

Here's a video of the leak after one hour sitting.

Thirdgen Fluid Leak - YouTube

Any ideas what I should do? Can I use that fluid you can put in the oil to stop it?
Forum: Brakes
07-07-2015, 01:27 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,236
Posted By KNIGHTE

Re: DD Brake Job

All my stuff is ready for a DD job too!

Only difference is that I am restoring the original calipers and paint them satin black for fun :-)

Will post progress!...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-07-2015, 12:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,579
Posted By KNIGHTE

Re: Disgusting rim - Possible to clean these 15" turbo casts with a drill + something

Godammit - was trying to avoid blasting :-)

Such a pain, the rims are mounted to the car, having them blasted might be a bit of a pain at this point :-/
Forum: Body
07-06-2015, 11:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,570
Posted By KNIGHTE

Re: Satisfying new door "clunk" When closed. How?

I'm pretty sure i don't have sub frame connectors - they were never stock right? I'll do the other stuff though.
Forum: Body
07-05-2015, 12:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,570
Posted By KNIGHTE

Satisfying new door "clunk" When closed. How?

I know I need to replace the weather seals

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/body/721343-what-called-can-replaced.html#post5936182Z

What else makes the doors sound nice? What did they sound like...
Forum: Brakes
07-04-2015, 10:30 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,236
Posted By KNIGHTE

Re: DD Brake Job

Guys I bought almost an identical kit to the OP. I did not get slotted / drilled rotors but it seems I could have for the same money. My parts guy at oreillys said it was pointless unless I was going...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-04-2015, 12:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,579
Posted By KNIGHTE

Re: Disgusting rim - Possible to clean these 15" turbo casts with a drill + something

k. Here is the updates for the 15"

The crud just would NOT come off in the end. This was as good as i could get them. I spent $20 at the coin-op car wash lol.

Please someone tell me what that...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-03-2015, 04:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,579
Posted By KNIGHTE

Re: Disgusting rim - Possible to clean these 15" turbo casts with a drill + something

Ok did the 15" - they didn't come out as well. No amount of power washing could get the remainder off even with full concentration acid.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-03-2015, 12:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,579
Posted By KNIGHTE

Re: Disgusting rim - Possible to clean these 15" turbo casts with a drill + something

Also - Do you mean Lime Away on the cleaned wheel to get rid of the rest of the stains?
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-02-2015, 10:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,579
Posted By KNIGHTE

Re: Disgusting rim - Possible to clean these 15" turbo casts with a drill + something

FYI - I used a 1 to 5 mixture, each wheel was sprayed with a spray bottle and then power washed after about 20 seconds. I did each wheel 5 times.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-02-2015, 10:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,579
Posted By KNIGHTE

Re: Disgusting rim - Possible to clean these 15" turbo casts with a drill + something

Alright.. this stuff is INSANE - i tried it on my 14's - I think i got great results.

I mean just look at the distance shots...

Whats left looks like brake dirt or something else, it comes off...
Forum: Brakes
07-01-2015, 10:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,236
Posted By KNIGHTE

Re: DD Brake Job

Hey Veaceonee,

How did this kit hold up over time?
Forum: Brakes
07-01-2015, 05:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 496
Posted By KNIGHTE

Need New Master Cylinder, Front Discs, Rotors and Calipers

for my daily driver 85 Trans Am,

Does it matter what I get? I am not looking for performance..

Recommendations welcome...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-01-2015, 12:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,579
Posted By KNIGHTE

Re: Disgusting rim - Possible to clean these 15" turbo casts with a drill + something

Cool thanks for the info dude, I'll keep all this in mind when doing the work.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
06-30-2015, 02:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,579
Posted By KNIGHTE

Re: Disgusting rim - Possible to clean these 15" turbo casts with a drill + something

Wow. What about the rest of the under side? I.e could I use it on the rear end? After I degrease it?
Forum: Wheels and Tires
06-30-2015, 11:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,579
Posted By KNIGHTE

Re: Disgusting rim - Possible to clean these 15" turbo casts with a drill + something

You guys are awesome! What do you think of the drill scuff pad idea?
Forum: Wheels and Tires
06-30-2015, 02:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,579
Posted By KNIGHTE

Disgusting rim - Possible to clean these 15" turbo casts with a drill + something?

I am thinking this...

3" Pro Scuff Ball - Hex Shank - Turn Power Drill into High-Speed Scuffer - Aluminum Oxide - Polishing Pads And Bonnets - Amazon.com

Looking for advice on something that...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-30-2015, 02:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 801
Posted By KNIGHTE

Re: Can someone tell me what rear end i have?

Thanks for the info dude!
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-30-2015, 01:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 801
Posted By KNIGHTE

Re: Can someone tell me what rear end i have?

Well i have two problems that i'm bringing it to my mechanic for - and i'm not sure they are related to the rear end. The car drives fine except for two problems


Mild Whine while coasting (car...
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