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Forum: Body
Today, 03:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 74
Posted By 1989karr

Re: Destroyed Door Lock Cylinder hole due to a Thief

1. You can kinda massage it to fit a nw lock cylinder
2. Body shop, they'll likely do the same as 1 but better than what most home mechanics can do

Requires more paint / work:

3, Cut out...
Forum: Body
Today, 01:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 430
Posted By 1989karr

Re: How to fix this fender gap? 1985 z28

My door was like that... A body shop aligned it for $50


The fender probably is crushed on the bottom./......... some vice grips with the flat channel end would be great to get that piece...
Forum: Body
Today, 01:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 63
Posted By 1989karr

Re: Hawks rear hatch hinges?

Following!

there are very mixed things people said about them!
Forum: TPI
05-03-2024, 08:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 141
Posted By 1989karr

Re: 5.7 TPI Stumble Only in Drive

I had similar issues... I changed the fpr and that helped although it did not get rid of the problem completely.
Forum: Cooling
05-03-2024, 08:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 308
Posted By 1989karr

Re: Compressor hoses

The specific 85-87 hoses aren't made. they only make the 82-84 which go on top the radiator shroud....and then the pass side serpentine setup for 88-92

They also make a V6 hose which is CLOSE to...
Forum: Cooling
05-03-2024, 08:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 95
Posted By 1989karr

Re: New AC Compressor Oil and the Mystery Screw

Normally I turn those upsde down and drain oil out of the fitting holes while turning the middle clutch.
Forum: Cooling
05-02-2024, 01:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 316
Posted By 1989karr

Re: A/C coolant fan not running

Try disconnect the fan switch on the hard line.


The fan should run continuously.
Forum: Cooling
04-30-2024, 05:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 316
Posted By 1989karr

Re: A/C coolant fan not running

If the charge is too low the fan wont come on.. but itd have to be pretty low.

Another thing Id check is the wires at the relay. The wires like to corrode near the relay itself. I found mine was...
Forum: Cooling
04-29-2024, 08:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 316
Posted By 1989karr

Re: A/C coolant fan not running

Did you leave he wires for the ac connected?

The nes I can think of are the one on the hard line and at the compressor.
Forum: Cooling
04-29-2024, 08:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 97
Posted By 1989karr

Re: 2 blowers motor for AC which one 86 TA ???

Could ust be quality.. .AC delco makes a few of the same things in different "ranges"
Forum: Cooling
04-23-2024, 05:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 567
Posted By 1989karr

Re: A/c woes

Why not just grab a new line?

Firebird Central | 1982 - 1988 Firebird and Trans Am Air Conditioning AC Liquid Line, Buy Yours Today!...
Forum: Cooling
04-23-2024, 04:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 199
Posted By 1989karr

Re: Help 1986 Trans Am AC Pancake to rotary Compressor.

NP!

if its still not available, they are SIMILAR to the V6 hoses which are available.... but I think the angle of the metal parts goes down vs up as the V6 ones at the compressor end..... I recal...
Forum: Cooling
04-23-2024, 01:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 199
Posted By 1989karr

Re: Help 1986 Trans Am AC Pancake to rotary Compressor.

that compressor is supposed to be better than the R4 design. The good thing about the R-4 style is that its readily available if you ever need another. IMO though, if you do te R4... do the serp...
Forum: Cooling
04-05-2024, 12:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 287
Posted By 1989karr

Re: heating pipes

Dang, i swear SOMEBODY made them new....


Worse comes to worse, just use regular heater hose and maybe use zip ties to keep them in place?
Forum: Cooling
04-03-2024, 03:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 287
Posted By 1989karr

Re: heating pipes

Doesn;t hawks make repros of these?
Forum: Body
04-02-2024, 12:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 151
Posted By 1989karr

Re: Rear bumper reinforcement..

I just got some bolts and washers/ Works like a charm!
Forum: Body
03-25-2024, 02:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,120
Posted By 1989karr

Re: Trans Am totaled - advice needed

Pics would help... if its TERRIBLY bad then in all honestly, you might want to just total it and get what you can.


BUT ......... what I did for another car was, I made a deal with the other...
Forum: Body
03-25-2024, 01:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 252
Posted By 1989karr

Re: Z20 Rear Spoiler, new Reproduction from Hawks

You might want to follow their instagram, they list a lot of new products there like this spoiler, the Formula 17 inch repros of the salad shooter wheels etc...
Forum: Body
02-06-2024, 07:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 432
Posted By 1989karr

Re: Spare tire well rust.. repair?

Im pretty sure thats the quarter panel... it could be the outside was fixed with bondo / filler.
Forum: Body
01-16-2024, 06:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 569
Posted By 1989karr

Re: Fuel Filler Door 91 TA Vert

I just did my tank as weel... that was a real PAIN.....



For the next time which I hope I never have to do, I suspect it would be much easier if the brake hose is disconnected and the axel is...
Forum: TPI
01-12-2024, 05:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 408
Posted By 1989karr

Re: Belt Routing Sticker -- no AIR.

Why not throw on a new CAT? I got the Magna flow high flow unit. Its a bit pricey but worth it...


I had a gutted CAT due to the internals falling apart.. it was noticeably louder and smellier...
Forum: Interior
01-12-2024, 05:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 314
Posted By 1989karr

Re: Odometer not working on my 91 Firebird

I endorse Atlanta speedometer... i didn't want to mess with it so i sent my cluster out to them. They did an AMZING job on the repair and replaced my bulbs etc...



It was a VERY fast turn...
Forum: Body
01-09-2024, 12:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 569
Posted By 1989karr

Re: Fuel Filler Door 91 TA Vert

x2 on the slotted adjustment.. I had my fuel pump done by a shop and it hit the quarter... I had to repalce itlater myself and now its perfect after i adjusted it myself..

That fller neck being...
Forum: Body
12-27-2023, 04:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 297
Posted By 1989karr

Re: 84 Trans Am lens repair

You can disassemble it and take it apart and replace those outer lenses...... BUT finding replacements will probably be impossible. Someone on a FB page had a NOS set...


But you'd probably be...
Forum: Body
12-08-2023, 11:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 459
Posted By 1989karr

Re: Weather stripping

Where did you get those and do you have part numbers by chance?
Forum: Body
11-08-2023, 04:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 565
Posted By 1989karr

Re: Need a consensus on repair vs replace

My general rule of thumb is if the rot is hand sized... it's fixable, but just depends how many areas there are. if the rot is bigger than head size, and there's multiple areas.... then... Parts....
Forum: Body
11-08-2023, 12:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 636
Posted By 1989karr

Re: Paint

PPG shop line is good for the price.

I agree with the above. Just keep it cleaned and polished if you use the cheaper clear.
Forum: Brakes
11-08-2023, 11:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 678
Posted By 1989karr

Re: Corvette calipers, LS1 Camaros rotors/ pads compatibility

if all those things are loose you may want to do an overall checkup of everything to make sure major parts / components are tight.

Was there major work done recently? I canlt imagine why caliper...
Forum: Body
11-02-2023, 01:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 644
Posted By 1989karr

Re: What are the factory clips for the front fender liner/spashshields?

My 87 and 89 had from the factory, a combo of the 3rd and 4th pic. The 4th type was used on the bottom closer to the ground while the rest was all the 3rd type of clip.....I changed it al lto the...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-01-2023, 06:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,713
Posted By 1989karr

Re: NEW 82-92 FIREBIRD REPRODUCTION GAUGE OPTIONS

Any chance of making the clear plastic gauge lens?


Thats impossible to find in nice condition. Seems easy to make since it's more less more less an almost flat rectangle design?
Forum: Body
11-01-2023, 06:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 565
Posted By 1989karr

Re: Need a consensus on repair vs replace

Pics would really help.
Forum: Brakes
11-01-2023, 12:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 678
Posted By 1989karr

Re: Corvette calipers, LS1 Camaros rotors/ pads compatibility

Maybe its the type of pad you used.? I had some junk pads that made some weird noises. Swapped them out... noise is gone!
Forum: Body
10-31-2023, 03:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 406
Posted By 1989karr

Re: Was this style of rear wing a factory option? (86 trans am)

Check the trim around your glass. the wrap arounds used a special bracket that was welded onto the trim.


Its possible the whole hatched was swapped out too.... in that case look for signs of a...
Forum: Brakes
10-30-2023, 05:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 678
Posted By 1989karr

Re: Corvette calipers, LS1 Camaros rotors/ pads compatibility

You sure it's not something like in the engine shifting? Maybe a bad motor mount etc....

I havea car that also only makes noises over bumps etc... from what I can tell its bad lower control arm...
Forum: Cooling
10-30-2023, 05:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 503
Posted By 1989karr

Re: reoccurring overheating problem

First thing Id do is fix that known leak. You could be getting air pockets in the system from this leak. Plus sounds like our system is losing pressure... it sounds like its a pretty bad leak from...
Forum: Body
10-26-2023, 07:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 541
Posted By 1989karr

Re: GM white

Probably most got repainted because of the peeling paint issues GM had in the late and early 90s
Forum: Body
10-25-2023, 06:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 541
Posted By 1989karr

Re: GM white

"but sometimes looks a little dingy"

Yup, thats how mine is!



I wish it had a super white appearance... Someone in my area has a freshly painted bird with a nice clean white color... looks...
Forum: V6
10-25-2023, 06:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 280
Posted By 1989karr

Re: Good verified spark to distributor but not out to plugs.

Does your rotor have the metal contact installed?


I bought a cheap rotor from autozone for a car just to get it running..... the contact was missing.
Forum: Body
10-17-2023, 12:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 304
Posted By 1989karr

Re: Plasitc in left rear wheel well

Its held in by a couple bolt / screws.

The bottom part is just wedged against the body. Its hard to describe but if you look u there its pretty self explanatory. Wedging it up there prevents the...
Forum: Body
10-16-2023, 06:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 690
Posted By 1989karr

Re: (Firebird) Hood stuck shut in a weird way...

If you can shove a wobble / swivel extension / universal joint in there and a I think it's 13?? mm socket... you can undo those two bolts and the latch should come off and the hood will open. The...
Forum: TPI
10-11-2023, 07:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 944
Posted By 1989karr

Re: 89 GTA cranks but won't start

Get a noid light for the injector harness.... Willing to bet that is fine though and those terrible multec injectors went bad. get some delphi injectors from southbay and do the regulator while...
Forum: Body
10-11-2023, 05:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 690
Posted By 1989karr

Re: (Firebird) Hood stuck shut in a weird way...

Your latch could be misaligned so the hood "bar" that goes into the latch is binding up. It could be the angle but the "bar" that colts to thehood looks like its hitting the left of the latch.


...
Forum: Body
10-11-2023, 04:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 690
Posted By 1989karr

Re: (Firebird) Hood stuck shut in a weird way...

Secondary latch is not part of the main latch./ Its of fto the side on the right..... Are you just not releasing the secondary? gthat looks liek theres enough room for the latch to be released and...
Forum: Cooling
10-10-2023, 08:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 493
Posted By 1989karr

Re: Wrong Water Pump??

Just buy the pump for an 88 and route the belt as it should be n an 88 and you will be fine....
Forum: Cooling
09-28-2023, 03:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 551
Posted By 1989karr

Re: swelling radiator hose

92 had serp belt so it is reverse.

If its getting hard / pressurized a lot you COUDL have a bad head gasket....


thats probably worse case scenario though.
Forum: Cooling
09-27-2023, 05:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 549
Posted By 1989karr

Re: Custom Rad Hoses: Who Does What?

Ohh i see i see

no worries!


I'm not sure but I am thinking maybe some heavier duty trucks like the HD Chevy / Fords etc.. might have what you're looking for. .

You could try go to a...
Forum: Cooling
09-27-2023, 04:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 549
Posted By 1989karr

Re: Custom Rad Hoses: Who Does What?

Hmm, im not sure what you're looking for then? Do you have a pic?
Forum: Cooling
09-27-2023, 01:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 549
Posted By 1989karr

Re: Custom Rad Hoses: Who Does What?

Amazon.com: ICT Billet 1-1/2" to 1-3/4" Inch Hose Barb Splice Coupler Repair Reducer Fitting Adapter Connector Radiator Coolant Intercooler Heat Exchanger Fluid Manufactured in the USA Aluminum...
Forum: Cooling
09-25-2023, 12:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 549
Posted By 1989karr

Re: Custom Rad Hoses: Who Does What?

Amazon.com: ICT Billet 1-3/4" to 1-3/4" Inch Hose Barb Splice Coupler Repair Mend Fitting Adapter Connector Radiator Coolant Intercooler Heat Exchanger Fluid Designed & Manufactured in USA Bare...
Forum: Body
09-20-2023, 12:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 731
Posted By 1989karr

Re: 92 firebird rear hatch pulldown

I looked at the two online... they lkely wont bolt up the same.. the 92 has a MUCH narrower design it seems.
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