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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-24-2002, 10:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 358
Posted By voltran

Thanks for the input. I looked around today, and...

Thanks for the input. I looked around today, and so far that's the best deal.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-24-2002, 02:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 358
Posted By voltran

Is this a good price for a front-end job?

My mechanic wants to charge me $250 even for replacing the idler arm, pitman arm,, tie rod, relay rod, struts + alignment and I'm gonna bring the parts.

Does this sound reasonable or not ? ( Keep...
Forum: V6
09-24-2002, 12:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,041
Posted By voltran

87 Firebird.......

87 Firebird.......
Forum: V6
09-23-2002, 04:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,041
Posted By voltran

thanks, I'm gonna look more carefully today for...

thanks, I'm gonna look more carefully today for that EST wire.
Forum: V6
09-23-2002, 01:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,041
Posted By voltran

One end of the connector was solid tan, the other...

One end of the connector was solid tan, the other end was tan with black stripe...
Forum: V6
09-22-2002, 10:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,041
Posted By voltran

Question about the EST connector...

I disconnected the tan wire yesterday to set the timing, but I realized my tachometer stoped working when I did that. I was wondering if I disconnected something else instead of the EST ?
Forum: V6
08-24-2002, 04:20 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 725
Posted By voltran

As far as I know it's just fooling the ECM to...

As far as I know it's just fooling the ECM to stay in the open loop mode, thats why you feel like it's putting more gas into it. I did this long time ago ( the resistor is like 25 cents at RadioShack...
Forum: Body
08-07-2002, 08:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 483
Posted By voltran

I can't put the brushes back in. HELP!!

I took the window motor back off. ( Worst time ever. I spend 2 hours to bend those 3 metal pieces. ) I cleaned the inside but when it came to put everthing back I got stucked. I kept dropping the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-31-2002, 12:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,018
Posted By voltran

The front looks sweet, I hope the rear settles...

The front looks sweet, I hope the rear settles later otherwise it's gonna look really high in the rear.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-30-2002, 02:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,018
Posted By voltran

Are they lowering springs or OEM ?

Are they lowering springs or OEM ?
Forum: Body
07-30-2002, 12:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 556
Posted By voltran

Thanks for the tip.

Thanks for the tip.
Forum: Electronics
07-29-2002, 05:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 300
Posted By voltran

Anyone got lucky finding those window motor brushes ??

I pulled the back of the motor and as expected the brushes were almost gone. So I went to the auto-elec. shops in my neighborhood. None of them had them, and they had no idea where to get them. (...
Forum: Body
07-29-2002, 05:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 556
Posted By voltran

Anyone got lucky finding those window motor brushes ?

I pulled the back of the motor and as expected the brushes were almost gone. So I went to the auto-elec. shops in my neighborhood. None of them had them, and they had no idea where to get them. (...
Forum: V6
07-26-2002, 02:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 974
Posted By voltran

As far as I know, you cannot use 4th gen's front...

As far as I know, you cannot use 4th gen's front springs. only the rear springs are interchangeable.
Forum: V6
07-25-2002, 09:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 974
Posted By voltran

Thanks guys. So it comes down to this: Buy a pair...

Thanks guys. So it comes down to this: Buy a pair of lowering springs and then cut off 1/2 a coil in front for a good and safe ride.
Yea, I don't think those clamp things would be safe either....
Forum: V6
07-25-2002, 02:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 974
Posted By voltran

V6 lowering springs.............

I've read almost all the threads about this topic. It seems like nobody makes lowering springs for our cars. ( Even if they say they do, they don't seem to lower V6s )
So, cutting the coils is the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-19-2002, 12:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,018
Posted By voltran

I got mine today and they were the same as Ed's....

I got mine today and they were the same as Ed's. So that's is the correct part number.
Forum: Body
07-19-2002, 12:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 421
Posted By voltran

Yea, but how did you drill the rivets out without...

Yea, but how did you drill the rivets out without taking the regulator off the window? . In the tech article it says "first take the regulator assembly off then drill the motor rivets out "

And...
Forum: Body
07-17-2002, 12:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 421
Posted By voltran

Yet another window motor question...

I just got a motor that is attached to the regulator from e-bay. My question was is it easier or harder if I just swap the whole thing ?

And if anybody has done it before please give me some...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-17-2002, 12:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,018
Posted By voltran

I just ordered GM ones today. The number was...

I just ordered GM ones today. The number was 10290379. Now I wonder if they are gonna send me the older ones unlike Ed's.???
The guy asked me the year and the model ( 87 firebird ). Should I have...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-11-2002, 09:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,018
Posted By voltran

Thanks for the input, I'll go with GM then....

Thanks for the input, I'll go with GM then....
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-11-2002, 03:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,018
Posted By voltran

Which coil spring isolators do you prefer, GM or ES ?

I'm gonna change my rear springs soon but I got different opinions about rear spring isolators. Which is better ,
GM, energy suspension ? Or some people say Mustang's isolators?
Forum: V6
06-03-2002, 02:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 350
Posted By voltran

Does anybody know the part# of Dynomax muffler ? ( Not the complete cat-back system)

My muffler has a hole in it. And I just wanna get a muffler from Dynomax. ( The pipe looks good ) I wonder If anybody has the part number for the Dynomax muffler ?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2002, 11:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 350
Posted By voltran

I can't put the starter back. HELP !

My first starter job became a nightmare today. The old one came out without trouble, then I connected the wires to the selenoid, and try to bolt in the new starter. ( It's a rebuilt one ) I spent one...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-28-2001, 02:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 904
Posted By voltran

My starter needs to be "hit" to crank the engine???

Last week my car didn't start. battery was fine and everything else looked okey .So I remembered an old trick. I found a stick and hit on the starter. And the car started right up in two seconds. ...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-14-2001, 05:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 565
Posted By voltran

Thanks, but what if I wanna lower the front only...

Thanks, but what if I wanna lower the front only ? Do I still have to consider those ?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-10-2001, 03:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 565
Posted By voltran

I'm kind of new to the suspension/Chasis thing....

I'm kind of new to the suspension/Chasis thing. Could you please explain what whell hop and LCA's are ?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-04-2001, 09:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 406
Posted By voltran

How can I remove my T-type shifter handle ?

I need to replace my shifter boot but could't figure that out ??????
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-21-2001, 04:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 666
Posted By voltran

Just wondering, how does tps relate to the TCC ?...

Just wondering, how does tps relate to the TCC ? And also if your tps is disconnected what happens to TCC ?
Forum: V6
12-15-2000, 12:49 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 2,463
Posted By voltran

I'm 26. I spend my youth driving a stupid NISSAN...

I'm 26. I spend my youth driving a stupid NISSAN PULSAR.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-11-2000, 11:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 582
Posted By voltran

Hey, Tom ..How much were the ones at Pep Boys &...

Hey, Tom ..How much were the ones at Pep Boys & Strauss Auto ?
And 1989t-topGTA, check out the prices at carparts.com. Right now they have a MAF sensor for $58.51 and free shipping...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-10-2000, 10:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 582
Posted By voltran

Who carries the Wells MAF ?

Who carries the Wells MAF ?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-10-2000, 07:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 582
Posted By voltran

Thanks Red Devil. I'll check the relay first.

Thanks Red Devil. I'll check the relay first.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-09-2000, 11:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 582
Posted By voltran

Does any auto parts store sell a MAF sensor that come with a life-time warranty ?

Again and again. It's the MAF sensor. This is the 3rd time in 3 years. After looking at the fuel pump relay, ignition, TPS, IAC and all the other staff it turned out to be the MAF sensor. This time...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-07-2000, 01:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 371
Posted By voltran

I don't know if these are related but here's what...

I don't know if these are related but here's what happened to me:
Last week I was adjusting the TPS. While the ignition was on ( engine off ) I started hearing same kind of clicking sound around the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2000, 12:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 17,592
Posted By voltran

Thanks both to JP84Z430HP and Vader. I'm plugging...

Thanks both to JP84Z430HP and Vader. I'm plugging that in right away..
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-04-2000, 12:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 17,592
Posted By voltran

My car runs better with the TPS disconnected ???

A couple of days ago I was adjusting the TPS voltage. Then I decided to drive around to see what happens without the TPS. Of course Check Engine light came out right away. But even though the...
Forum: Car Audio
11-26-2000, 02:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 62,017
Posted By voltran

Thanks Chris. That's all wanted to know. So leave...

Thanks Chris. That's all wanted to know. So leave the orange wire alone for the full illumination......
Forum: Car Audio
11-24-2000, 08:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 62,017
Posted By voltran

Hey,Omar. I didn't get what you're saying. ...

Hey,Omar. I didn't get what you're saying.
When you want all the lights on the deck you connected the orange wire to the blue one ?
Forum: Car Audio
11-24-2000, 01:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 62,017
Posted By voltran

You mean you didn't connect the orange wire (from...

You mean you didn't connect the orange wire (from the unit) to anything ?
Forum: Car Audio
11-23-2000, 09:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 62,017
Posted By voltran

Installation Question... Where does the orange wire go?

I'm gonna install my new cd player tomorrow. (By the way I ended up getting the Pinoeer DEH6200 ) There is an orange wire that says "lighting switch terminal". Where does it go in the car? I have 2...
Forum: V6
11-23-2000, 03:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 430
Posted By voltran

I don't know about those cars a lot. But if it is...

I don't know about those cars a lot. But if it is a twin turbo one, I think they have 325 or 350 hp..
Forum: V6
11-22-2000, 02:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,018
Posted By voltran

How do you get the air out ?

How do you get the air out ?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-21-2000, 08:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 484
Posted By voltran

When I changed my EGR, I bought it from some...

When I changed my EGR, I bought it from some parts shop. As soon as I put it on the light came on. Then I returned that and got an AC Delco one. No problems since then.....
Forum: V6
11-21-2000, 08:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,018
Posted By voltran

How do you replace the water pump ?

Do you guys remember my post about the "buzzing" sound ? I think my water pump is going bad. I have a leak around the lower radiator hose. So I need some instructions and tips for changing the Water...
Forum: V6
11-20-2000, 12:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 500
Posted By voltran

Hey, Monkie, where do you get a Y shaped pipe?

Hey, Monkie, where do you get a Y shaped pipe?
Forum: Car Audio
11-16-2000, 02:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 492
Posted By voltran

How hard is it to remove the power antenna ?

I wanna replace my antenna. It looks like a big job. Has anyone done it before ? And can you give me the instructions?
Forum: V6
11-16-2000, 01:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 398
Posted By voltran

So can I say that if it does this sound in...

So can I say that if it does this sound in nuetral also it's not the tranny pump ?
Forum: Car Audio
11-15-2000, 01:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,582
Posted By voltran

Hey, Kendied91z ! A couple of questions for you....

Hey, Kendied91z ! A couple of questions for you. How much was the antenna, was it difficult to install, and was it worth it ?
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