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Brakes
04-18-2024, 09:43 AM
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SKP brake booster any good?
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SKP brake booster any good?
I think I need a new brake booster and was wondering if SKP brand was any good? Rockauto has it for $70.
I've having brake issues (have to push the brakes harder than I should, plus doesn't feel...
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Electronics
04-13-2024, 05:45 PM
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Rear hatch pull down bolts
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Rear hatch pull down bolts
Anybody know where I can order the 3 bolts that hold the rear pull down motor on? I see all kinds of rebuild kits but all I really need are the 3 bolts and the plastic guides. Pic is from the web for...
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Cooling
07-26-2023, 11:25 AM
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86 IROC no AC or heat but air blows
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David Fite
Re: 86 IROC no AC or heat but air blows
Thanks for the replies... life got in the way so it'll be a few days before I get to test the things you guys mentioned.
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Cooling
07-24-2023, 06:55 PM
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86 IROC no AC or heat but air blows
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David Fite
Re: 86 IROC no AC or heat but air blows
Nope it does not
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Cooling
07-24-2023, 01:47 PM
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86 IROC no AC or heat but air blows
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86 IROC no AC or heat but air blows
Just got an 86 IROC and I can get air to blow out the vents, but I get no cold air or hot air. It's just room temp air no matter what. Any ideas?
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Exhaust
07-21-2023, 08:22 PM
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Complete exhaust for 1986 IROC
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Complete exhaust for 1986 IROC
My entire exhaust is junk... wondering if there's a full kit anyone recommends? Any kits that are clamp together (having started learning to weld yet...)? I'd like to get some headers too. My...
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Exhaust
07-21-2023, 08:14 PM
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Complete exhaust for 1986 IROC
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Complete exhaust for 1986 IROC
please delete this thread... my computer flipped out and posted twice!
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Suspension and Chassis
07-20-2023, 01:14 PM
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Shock suggestions for 86 IROC
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David Fite
Re: Shock suggestions for 86 IROC
I don't have that kind of budget
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Suspension and Chassis
07-20-2023, 12:07 PM
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Shock suggestions for 86 IROC
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Shock suggestions for 86 IROC
I've been out of the car game for a few years... finally picked up an 86 IROC a few days ago. I've searched and searched, and most of the answers are really old, or it's mostly just people...
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Camaros Wanted
01-05-2023, 01:41 PM
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[KY] IROC 5 speed t-tops. May trade harley
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Re: [KY] IROC 5 speed t-tops. May trade harley
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1731x808/20220510_082155_87ed8225949dec7056656d2a181fd6cf6aacf224.jpg
2012 harley switchback
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Camaros Wanted
10-26-2022, 03:22 PM
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[KY] IROC 5 speed t-tops. May trade harley
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[KY] IROC 5 speed t-tops. May trade harley
Looking for an IROC with a manual transmission and t-tops.
Preferably I'd rather buy a car with no rust or paint issues, but the interior I'm OK doing some work. Just would rather not have to...
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Tech / General Engine
06-10-2016, 12:10 PM
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305 TBI rough idle
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305 TBI rough idle
Here's a video of my car on a cold start. Lots of surging and almost stalling out. After a few minutes it smooths out for the most part, but it takes a while. Any ideas what is causing this?
If...
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Brakes
06-08-2016, 02:53 PM
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Hot rear wheel and burning smell
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David Fite
Re: Hot rear wheel and burning smell
It does it regardless of how many passengers. Sorry forgot to add that. I went out by myself and same problem.
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Brakes
06-08-2016, 08:27 AM
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Hot rear wheel and burning smell
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David Fite
Re: Hot rear wheel and burning smell
They all look like hard lines on the drums. Unless there's a flex somewhere under the middle of the car or up toward the front? I would assume if it's a line problem then it's just the line going...
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Camaros for Sale
06-08-2016, 07:50 AM
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[KY]
92 RS 305 for sale $3400
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92 RS 305 for sale $3400
92 Camaro RS 305 TBI with 350 heads
New plug wires
New plugs
New backup/reverse switch
Newer tires
New coolant temp sensor
Power locks
Power windows
5 speed
T tops
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Brakes
06-08-2016, 07:48 AM
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Hot rear wheel and burning smell
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David Fite
Re: Hot rear wheel and burning smell
I backed that side off a LOT, the drum went on without even touching. Still have the same problem after driving a couple miles. Any ideas?
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Tech / General Engine
06-01-2016, 02:01 PM
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IAT question
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David Fite
IAT question
My car doesn't have an IAT sensor in the bottom of my open element cleaner. Never had one since I bought the car. my question is where does the wire go so I can try and find it (maybe it's zip tied...
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Tech / General Engine
05-06-2016, 08:10 AM
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Oil leak
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David Fite
Re: Oil leak
I'll try to look this weekend. I did a quick peek last night and there's so much other stuff in the way (AC compressor, etc...) that I don't even know if I can see down there that far without taking...
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South East Region
05-05-2016, 09:27 AM
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Kentucky Roll call
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David Fite
Re: Kentucky Roll call
Looks like we have a lively bunch in KY LOL
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Tech / General Engine
05-05-2016, 08:26 AM
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What are these random things?
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David Fite
Re: What are these random things?
Awesome. Thanks guys for the quick answers.
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Electronics
05-05-2016, 08:10 AM
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Parking light and reverse lights not working
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David Fite
Re: Parking light and reverse lights not working
So I went to try and check the wiring between the 2 parking lights last night and found the problem I think. Took the bulb out of the bad one and looked down in the socket. There's 2 leads (?) at...
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Tech / General Engine
05-05-2016, 08:06 AM
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Oil leak
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Oil leak
So I've had an oil leak since I got the car, but haven't had much to diagnose it (or drive it for that matter). Here's the specifics:
-Took it to the shop when I first bought it to give it a once...
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Exhaust
05-05-2016, 07:30 AM
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Exhaust leak at header gasket?
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David Fite
Exhaust leak at header gasket?
I'm pretty sure I have an exhaust leak. I can hear it when the engine is running, and it gets more intense as I give it more gas. I can also smell gas/fumes a pretty decent amount.
I looked last...
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Tech / General Engine
05-05-2016, 07:22 AM
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What are these random things?
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David Fite
What are these random things?
Found these 2 electrical things last night. They are draped over the a/c compressor. I'm sure I'll feel like an idiot when I hear the answer, but I have no clue what these are.
Also - in the...
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Members Camaros
05-05-2016, 07:20 AM
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92 RS 305 T5 Build
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1,587
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David Fite
Re: 92 RS 305 T5 Build
Next problem is the hood latch. The safety catch (The "hook" part attached to the hood) is too far toward the engine and hits when you try to shut the hood. You have to depress it (same way you'd...
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Tech / General Engine
05-05-2016, 07:15 AM
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Hood latch problems
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David Fite
Re: Hood latch problems
Well I figured out the problem. Looks like at some point the hood was really slammed down hard with it not lined up correctly and it really smashed the base of the latch into the bottom of the hood....
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Brakes
05-03-2016, 02:52 PM
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Hot rear wheel and burning smell
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David Fite
Re: Hot rear wheel and burning smell
I don't think it's a posi. I'll try to adjust the shoes and see what it does. Soon as the rain stops.....
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Brakes
05-03-2016, 02:44 PM
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Hot rear wheel and burning smell
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David Fite
Re: Hot rear wheel and burning smell
It turns, and of course the drums/shoes are (hopefully) just barely touching, so it takes a little effort. I think it turns OK, but not sure how easy it should be.
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Tech / General Engine
05-03-2016, 09:38 AM
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Hood latch problems
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David Fite
Re: Hood latch problems
Thanks for all the suggestions guys. I'll try and see what I can figure out based on those suggestions and report back.
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Brakes
05-03-2016, 09:00 AM
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Hot rear wheel and burning smell
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1,720
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David Fite
Hot rear wheel and burning smell
So I got my brakes all done and went for a spin over the weekend. Probably went 5 miles or so. This was with 4 passengers (2 adults 2 kids). When I got home I noticed the passenger rear wheel was...
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Members Camaros
05-03-2016, 08:55 AM
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92 RS 305 T5 Build
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1,587
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David Fite
Re: 92 RS 305 T5 Build
My third brake light (light at the top of my hatch) wasn't coming on. Light bulb looked fine, no obvious wiring issues. Finally realized the contacts on the bulb itself were kind of mashed into the...
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Tech / General Engine
05-02-2016, 03:07 PM
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Hood latch problems
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3,962
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David Fite
Re: Hood latch problems
Awesome thanks. I'm in no rush.
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Tech / General Engine
05-02-2016, 02:00 PM
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Hood latch problems
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3,962
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David Fite
Re: Hood latch problems
Thanks for the info. Could you possible take a pic of yours up close that I could compare it to? I kinda understand what you're saying but not 100%...
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Tech / General Engine
04-29-2016, 09:50 PM
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5 passengers dilemma
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David Fite
Re: 5 passengers dilemma
Sorry guys I apparently didn't have the email notification set for this thread so I completely forgot about it. To answers everyone's question, my camaro is my TOY. I drive a 2004 Silverado and my...
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South East Region
04-29-2016, 01:36 PM
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Kentucky Roll call
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David Fite
Kentucky Roll call
Just interested to see how many are out there and possibly in my area.
Winchester, KY
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Members Camaros
04-29-2016, 07:10 AM
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92 RS 305 T5 Build
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1,587
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David Fite
Re: 92 RS 305 T5 Build
Thanks! It's my first manual car (not entirely foreign though after riding a bike) and I think I'm gonna like it!
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Electronics
04-28-2016, 11:29 AM
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Parking light and reverse lights not working
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David Fite
Re: Parking light and reverse lights not working
I think I found where to look for the backup light switch (drivers side of the tranny), but I have no idea what could be wrong with the parking light. It's a 2 way bulb so not sure why the parking...
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Members Camaros
04-28-2016, 11:27 AM
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92 RS 305 T5 Build
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1,587
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David Fite
Re: 92 RS 305 T5 Build
A couple days ago I decided to check out my light bulb situation. Went around the car and found a few issues. Replaced a couple bulbs, and found a couple problems. My backup lights don't come on. ...
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Members Camaros
04-28-2016, 11:19 AM
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92 RS 305 T5 Build
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David Fite
Re: 92 RS 305 T5 Build
First big project of the spring was replacing the rear drums. Eventually I'd like to put a new rear end under it with discs, but for now, just keeping it safe and in working order.
As you can...
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Members Camaros
04-28-2016, 11:05 AM
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92 RS 305 T5 Build
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David Fite
Re: 92 RS 305 T5 Build
A few newer pics I took a couple months ago
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Members Camaros
04-28-2016, 11:00 AM
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92 RS 305 T5 Build
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David Fite
Re: 92 RS 305 T5 Build
The next problem was a fuel leak. Ever since I got the car I noticed I smelled fuel a lot, but hadn't had a chance to diagnose it. Well, after fixing the sticky throttle I noticed my fuel...
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Members Camaros
04-28-2016, 10:54 AM
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92 RS 305 T5 Build
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David Fite
Re: 92 RS 305 T5 Build
The first problem I fixed was a sticky throttle. It stuck so hard you had to MASH down on the pedal to break it free, every time you pushed the gas. Needless to say, this made it impossible to...
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Members Camaros
04-28-2016, 10:46 AM
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92 RS 305 T5 Build
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1,587
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David Fite
Re: 92 RS 305 T5 Build
Thanks... it's a typical "20 footer". Looks good until you get into the details. Lots of oil leaks, engine bay is a mess, someone spray painted the whole bay black at some point (everything......
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Members Camaros
04-28-2016, 10:03 AM
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92 RS 305 T5 Build
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David Fite
Re: 92 RS 305 T5 Build
RPO Codes
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Members Camaros
04-28-2016, 09:45 AM
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92 RS 305 T5 Build
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1,587
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David Fite
Re: 92 RS 305 T5 Build
Here are the pics from the craigslist ad.
92 25th Anniversary
305 with 350 heads installed (appear to be from an older 350 by the valve covers)
T5
Power locks/windows
T-Tops w/ bag
Cowl hood...
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Members Camaros
04-28-2016, 09:39 AM
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92 RS 305 T5 Build
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David Fite
92 RS 305 T5 Build
Well I've been on here for several months since I got my 92, figured it was time to start an actual build thread.
I traded my 2008 Harley Sportster for the car on 11-21-2015. The bike needed a...
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Electronics
04-27-2016, 07:16 AM
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Parking light and reverse lights not working
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David Fite
Parking light and reverse lights not working
My passenger parking light is not working. The turn signal works. I changed bulbs and got the same result. All the other lights in the front work.
My backup lights also don't work. I changed...
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Tech / General Engine
04-26-2016, 07:51 PM
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Hood latch problems
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3,962
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David Fite
Re: Hood latch problems
Only problem if I shim it, is that the part you depress will be hitting the lip of the hood then ?! It's like the whole thing is too big or something
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Tech / General Engine
04-26-2016, 08:40 AM
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Hood latch problems
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David Fite
Re: Hood latch problems
It's a cowl hood, so maybe the latch just doesn't match up with the catch? And I need to install a camaro latch? I dunno... reaching for anything at this point...
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Tech / General Engine
04-24-2016, 07:55 PM
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Hood latch problems
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David Fite
Re: Hood latch problems
Any ideas?
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