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Forum: LTX and LSX
08-09-2012, 06:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 908
Posted By FirebirdFanatic

Re: How much to offer for overheated LT1?

thanks
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-09-2012, 12:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 908
Posted By FirebirdFanatic

How much to offer for overheated LT1?

oh wise ones....

I can purchase an LT1 out of a 97 Trans Am. It is complete with PCM and harness.

The seller says that it was overheated has has been damaged. I asked specifically about the...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-02-2012, 06:45 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 50,962
Posted By FirebirdFanatic

Re: Question on best engine swap for an 87 IROC Camaro

Bottomlesspit.... you don't seem to know much about cars and engines. This is not a put down, just a statement of fact - you seem to have a passion and you will learn a great deal as you go on. ...
Forum: Cooling
08-03-2009, 11:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,945
Posted By FirebirdFanatic

would a small air leak in the radiator cause overheating?

I've been fighting an overheating problem for the last couple weeks on my 87 5.0 TPI.

When it overheated today, I noticed air/steam escaping from the passenger side of the radiator, on the side of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-26-2009, 09:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,463
Posted By FirebirdFanatic

Re: where does this vacuum line go to?

I was unable to get the "orb" out do to corrosion of the bolts holding it (sitting right under the battery).

So i just pulled the line to the orb and pushed it in the side. It seems to be in...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-26-2009, 09:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,463
Posted By FirebirdFanatic

Re: where does this vacuum line go to?

update: I think that line is supposed to go the "orb of power", the vacuum reserve cannister. I found it under the battery tray (driver's side on the firebird), and it appears there is nothing...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-26-2009, 08:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,463
Posted By FirebirdFanatic

Re: where does this vacuum line go to?

'fraid not... on the firebird, the charcoal cannister is on the passenger side front, and I have been able to check all the lines from it are connected properly. thanks
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-26-2009, 07:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,463
Posted By FirebirdFanatic

Re: where does this vacuum line go to?

OK,it makes sense that the "what is this" is the cruise control, as one of the connectors goes to the throttle. I do not see a plastic ball - when you say "driver side tray, under the cruise control...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-26-2009, 07:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,463
Posted By FirebirdFanatic

Re: where does this vacuum line go to?

I hope this is what you are referring to:

http://www.ecwhq.com/images/photo.jpg
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-26-2009, 06:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,248
Posted By FirebirdFanatic

Re: gas coming out filler neck?!?!??

I had this exact problem - I had lost my gas cap and the replacement one was one of the "clicker" type. I could never put the gas cap on tight enough, and gas would come out if I took turns fast,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-26-2009, 06:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,463
Posted By FirebirdFanatic

where does this vacuum line go to?

Hi,

First, a quick note of thanks to everyone - I've been able to fix every problem on my 87 5.0 TPI Firebird up to now with all the great info on this board....

OK, so I changed my A/C to...
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