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Forum: Interior
06-26-2014, 01:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,480
Posted By camaro_junkie

Re: Toddler Seat

I've just been searching for an answer on this same issue. I only want to take my 3 year old son for one or two rides this summer, not as a regular occurrence. I'm only going to do it if I can find a...
Forum: Electronics
05-09-2009, 03:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,655
Posted By camaro_junkie

Re: Alternator replacement - bolt torques

Thanks for the numbers. Where did you find them? General torque specs for the bolt sizes?
Forum: Electronics
04-29-2009, 03:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,655
Posted By camaro_junkie

Re: Alternator replacement - bolt torques

Thanks for the advice, but I always like to have numbers.
Forum: Electronics
04-29-2009, 02:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 841
Posted By camaro_junkie

Re: Is my alternator about to fail?

The code should be stored, so you can check it any time. Can't remember what all the codes are, but it could be something that looks totally unrelated to battery voltage though it actually might be.
Forum: Electronics
04-29-2009, 02:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 452
Posted By camaro_junkie

Re: Hatch release with pull-down motor?

It will work. But it won't work well just by disconnecting the motor. My motor is currently disconnected because the gear housing is broken yet again. The release still works. The extra bit you need...
Forum: Electronics
04-27-2009, 11:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,655
Posted By camaro_junkie

Alternator replacement - bolt torques

Just replaced my alternator. I couldn't find a torque for the pulley nut or any of the other 3 bolts for mounting the alternator. I looked in my shop manual and the Haynes manual. Did I completely...
Forum: Brakes
10-22-2008, 03:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 416
Posted By camaro_junkie

Metric fitting experience

In the last month I replaced my fuel pump. In the process of this, I had to drop the rear axle. I was also planning on replacing the flex brake line (rear drums) from the body to the axle while...
Forum: V6
10-05-2008, 03:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,491
Posted By camaro_junkie

Re: Corvette fuel pump part number

Finally got the car all back together. I bought the AC Delco pump EP375, Carter wiring and connector 888536, and the pulsator 55160 from Dorman (aka Motormite, Help).

Interestingly, the Corvette...
Forum: V6
09-21-2008, 02:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,491
Posted By camaro_junkie

Corvette fuel pump part number

I'm going to have the fuel tank out tomorrow (second time I have replaced the pump) and I remember that many people recommend getting a Corvette pump instead. I sifted through some old threads and...
Forum: Canadian Region
07-19-2006, 01:00 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 486
Posted By camaro_junkie

Self car wash

Does anyone know if there's a self-car wash (coin operated, high pressure, whatever) in the Vancouver West area (Kits/Point Grey)?
Forum: V6
07-05-2006, 02:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,697
Posted By camaro_junkie

Here I go, dredging up an old post. I'm just...

Here I go, dredging up an old post. I'm just wondering if these portable tire changers have a high risk or a low risk of damaging aluminum/alloy wheels?

Also, if you're swapping tires on a set of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-30-2006, 10:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,544
Posted By camaro_junkie

I don't know what car you have, but my battery...

I don't know what car you have, but my battery tray is part of the car's sheet metal... welded on. I just finished up and actually got the remnants of the bolt out after working it for over an hour...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-30-2006, 08:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,544
Posted By camaro_junkie

Never did try heating it up, since I didn't have...

Never did try heating it up, since I didn't have anything to heat it up with. Right now it's mostly drilled out. I just have to re-tap. Hope that works okay.
Forum: V6
05-29-2006, 09:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 718
Posted By camaro_junkie

In the original post, blueeyes203 is talking...

In the original post, blueeyes203 is talking about a bouncing oil pressure gauge. The bouncy fuel gauge is another problem, and as mentioned, can be fixed by popping in a baffled tank from a later...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-14-2006, 02:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,544
Posted By camaro_junkie

That's a good tip.

That's a good tip.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-14-2006, 12:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,544
Posted By camaro_junkie

Yeah. A torch was my next idea, but I'd have to...

Yeah. A torch was my next idea, but I'd have to get my hands on one first.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-14-2006, 12:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,544
Posted By camaro_junkie

MAP Gas? Tried the pipe wrench and the vise...

MAP Gas?

Tried the pipe wrench and the vise grips. The M8 bolt is now only 6mm in diameter because it's been chewed off so much.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-13-2006, 02:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,544
Posted By camaro_junkie

Wow! That's a lot of information. Thanks. I was...

Wow! That's a lot of information. Thanks. I was actually able to uncover the marking on the top with a hard-bristled brush. But I sheared the head of the bolt off trying to take it out and for 4 days...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-11-2006, 12:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,544
Posted By camaro_junkie

Battery hold-down bolt

Anyone know the size of the battery hold-down bolt? I think it is either 5/16"-18 or M8. Length? Maybe 2" or 2.25" or 2.5"?

This is an '86 V6.
Forum: Canadian Region
05-01-2006, 03:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,454
Posted By camaro_junkie

Wheel repair in Vancouver area

Does anyone know of a place in the Vancouver area that does alloy wheel repair? I gave my wheels some curb rash (mostly paint scrapes) a couple days ago.
Forum: Body
05-01-2006, 03:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 684
Posted By camaro_junkie

The bondo and repaint is the method I read about....

The bondo and repaint is the method I read about. It used some Wurth silver wheel paint and clear coat. I was hoping there was some all-in-one putty that would at least eliminate a step.
Forum: Body
04-29-2006, 07:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 684
Posted By camaro_junkie

Alloy wheel repair

My search didn't yield anything useful, so here goes. Anyone know of a product or method to repair some curb rash on alloy wheels. As far as I can tell, it's just paint damage. I've read about one...
Forum: V6
11-09-2005, 02:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,244
Posted By camaro_junkie

You shouldn't be able to get it off without...

You shouldn't be able to get it off without reducing the tension. It could be that the tension wasn't set correctly, but I would replace the belts anyways. Peace of mind. They're not expensive. Also,...
Forum: V6
11-08-2005, 03:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,244
Posted By camaro_junkie

Probably not on an 84. Although, that sucker's...

Probably not on an 84. Although, that sucker's carbed is it not? My guess is that it's similar to my 86 and just swings out of the way.
Forum: Cooling
11-08-2005, 02:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 691
Posted By camaro_junkie

Yeah, I hadn't thought about getting better flow....

Yeah, I hadn't thought about getting better flow. I've always thought I needed to add a higher setting on that thing so it clears the windshield faster. If the new motor was more efficient, you could...
Forum: V6
11-07-2005, 11:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 609
Posted By camaro_junkie

Don't forget to clear the codes after you fix...

Don't forget to clear the codes after you fix something. (Stupid, I know, but important.)
Forum: V6
11-07-2005, 09:11 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,408
Posted By camaro_junkie

I haven't been to the boards for quite some time...

I haven't been to the boards for quite some time and I was very shocked to find out about this. Karl was the great guy everyone said he was and I am sorry to learn of this tragedy.

I’d like to...
Forum: Memorial Board
11-07-2005, 09:11 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,876
Posted By camaro_junkie

I haven't been to the boards for quite some time...

I haven't been to the boards for quite some time and I was very shocked to find out about this. Karl was the great guy everyone said he was and I am sorry to learn of this tragedy.

I’d like to...
Forum: Cooling
11-07-2005, 08:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 691
Posted By camaro_junkie

Noisy heater fan

Just wondering how quiet or loud everyone's heater fans are. Mine makes quite a bit of noise, like your computer fan when it's full of dust or like sticking something in the spokes of your bike...
Forum: V6
10-05-2005, 03:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,244
Posted By camaro_junkie

I'm pretty sure that those bolts are threaded...

I'm pretty sure that those bolts are threaded into the engine or parts of the engine (meaning they don't have nuts on them). But even if they have nuts on them, you should be able to get in them with...
Forum: V6
10-05-2005, 03:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,244
Posted By camaro_junkie

I'm not sure how the accessories are arranged on...

I'm not sure how the accessories are arranged on the 3.1L. On my '86 2.8L the AC pump is above the PS pump (if I had AC that is, so on my car it's just the bracket). Without the AC pump in the way a...
Forum: V6
10-05-2005, 02:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,244
Posted By camaro_junkie

I can't recall exactly right now, but for...

I can't recall exactly right now, but for starters, have you loosened the ps pump and pivoted it out of the way?
Forum: V6
09-29-2005, 02:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 901
Posted By camaro_junkie

Now this one confuses me a little. The Dynomax...

Now this one confuses me a little. The Dynomax pipe I ended up with did not fit the hanger that was on my car. The previous stock pipe I bought (not Dynomax) had a hanger welded to only one spot on...
Forum: V6
09-29-2005, 02:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 500
Posted By camaro_junkie

The blue connector is the cold temperature switch...

The blue connector is the cold temperature switch to activate the cold start injector I believe. As someone said, it also goes into the coolant.
Forum: V6
09-22-2005, 03:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,101
Posted By camaro_junkie

It's a stupid thing to check, but make sure the...

It's a stupid thing to check, but make sure the spark plug wires are connected in the right order.
Forum: V6
08-26-2005, 12:28 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,887
Posted By camaro_junkie

Man, I haven't been on the boards for a while. I...

Man, I haven't been on the boards for a while. I have about $6900 (CAD) in receipts for my car plus the $3000 I bought it for in 1998. So for a car that's been pretty reliable for 7 years, I've paid...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-25-2005, 01:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 814
Posted By camaro_junkie

As I thought, it was the bearings on the front...

As I thought, it was the bearings on the front passenger side rotor. It was actually only the outer bearing. The outer race on that bearing had some galling and the rollers in the bearing were pretty...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-08-2005, 12:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 482
Posted By camaro_junkie

Rally wheels... sizes? years?

Just curious, my car's an '86 with 15" steel rally wheels. The sources I've looked at (shop manual, Camaro parts CD) say that in '86 the steel rally wheels were 14". Did they maybe switch to 15" near...
Forum: V6
07-04-2005, 12:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 795
Posted By camaro_junkie

I've never had a problem with my MAF sensor and I...

I've never had a problem with my MAF sensor and I think it's original. I did have a bad connection at the MAF relay, but that's not the MAF's fault. But if you think about it, the MAP would be more...
Forum: V6
07-03-2005, 05:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 795
Posted By camaro_junkie

Re: Which years to look for?

He is indeed.
Forum: V6
07-03-2005, 04:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 795
Posted By camaro_junkie

Don't get an 86 because I believe the mains are...

Don't get an 86 because I believe the mains are weaker/smaller (someone can confirm this) and the gearing in the five speed sucks IMO. Plus they upgraded to the WC T5 later on too (stronger).
Forum: V6
06-24-2005, 02:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 923
Posted By camaro_junkie

Gutting your airbox and removing the MAF screen...

Gutting your airbox and removing the MAF screen shouldn't cause a bad idle. Could just be a coincidence. But IMO there's no reason to remove the MAF screen, it could cause problems at high air flow.
Forum: V6
06-22-2005, 11:31 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,340
Posted By camaro_junkie

My radiator (86 Camaro) has the lower hose...

My radiator (86 Camaro) has the lower hose connection on the driver's side and the upper hose connection on the passenger's side. The passenger's side tank developed a few cracks. I phoned a bunch of...
Forum: V6
06-22-2005, 06:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,028
Posted By camaro_junkie

Okay, well, as far as the second fuel pressure...

Okay, well, as far as the second fuel pressure test goes:
-44psi when pump is priming
-40psi after prime, ignition still on, car off
-37psi with engine running
-43psi spike when the throttle is...
Forum: V6
06-22-2005, 02:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 718
Posted By camaro_junkie

I would also like to know the answer to that...

I would also like to know the answer to that question.
Forum: V6
06-22-2005, 01:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,028
Posted By camaro_junkie

Yeah, I was just thinking I should pick up an oil...

Yeah, I was just thinking I should pick up an oil pressure gauge that I can tack on for diagnostic purposes.
Forum: V6
06-22-2005, 01:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,028
Posted By camaro_junkie

That's very, very interesting. Unfortunately I...

That's very, very interesting. Unfortunately I don't have an oil pressure gauge, just the dummy indicators. I don't think that the dummy gauge light is out though, but I'll check on that too. Would...
Forum: V6
06-21-2005, 10:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,028
Posted By camaro_junkie

I have suspected for quite a while that my EGR...

I have suspected for quite a while that my EGR valve is bad, but there isn't really a definitive test to see if the valve is weak. I'm just going to replace it. I think it is the spring in the valve...
Forum: V6
06-21-2005, 10:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,028
Posted By camaro_junkie

It's certainly possible that I have a vacuum...

It's certainly possible that I have a vacuum leak... especially since the mysterious orb of power is rolling around in my bumper. I tried to check the vacuum lines a while ago, but the hard lines...
Forum: V6
06-21-2005, 10:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,028
Posted By camaro_junkie

Okay... so how do my results compare to the norm...

Okay... so how do my results compare to the norm then?
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