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Forum: Interior
09-11-2007, 11:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,294
Posted By novatuc

Re: Which fuse is for the airbag? (90 IROC)

I think it would be safer to pull the battery cable while working around any part of the airbag system? Just my 2 cents.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-02-2007, 07:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,220
Posted By novatuc

Re: Attention 10 bolt masters! Pinion depth Q's

As long as you are using the solid spacer and the ground out bearing to try different sizes you can do it all day. I didn't even take the rear end out of the car when I did it. It was kind of...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-02-2007, 07:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 395
Posted By novatuc

Re: Kind of confused..

The 50 and 60 are percentages (basically). A 235/60-15 tire is basically 235mm wide when mounted on a proper size rim, inflated to the proper pressure. The 60 means the sidewall height is 60% of...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-02-2007, 02:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,220
Posted By novatuc

Re: Attention 10 bolt masters! Pinion depth Q's

Yeah, just what Sofa said. I rebuilt mine this spring having never done it before and it came out fine. Did it all on jackstands and never took the rear out of the car. The solid spacer and the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-02-2007, 02:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 395
Posted By novatuc

Re: Kind of confused..

Smaller sidewall will always ride rougher but will handle better.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-23-2007, 10:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 923
Posted By novatuc

Re: Coil spring isolaters?

I put the new factory (4th gen) rear isolaters in my car when I changed the springs (Moog). It does ride higer in the rear but it is not a bad look and will probably settle as the springs wear in. I...
Forum: Interior
08-22-2007, 11:59 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,913
Posted By novatuc

Re: 4th Gen Firebird Seat install into 3rd Gen Firebird (Wiring Instructions)

Hi Ozz, quick question
My car is also an '84 and I put the exact same seats in. Mine are from a '97. Do you find the seats sit a lot higher than the stock seats? I am not a tall guy and found the...
Forum: Interior
08-21-2007, 08:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,528
Posted By novatuc

Re: Gauge Needles - Questions

Hey John in RI, where were ya when I needed ya.

You could have saved me some money on Ebay shipping these damn things up from the US. Never did get around to fixing the buzzing noise in my...
Forum: Interior
08-17-2007, 07:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,528
Posted By novatuc

Re: Gauge Needles - Questions

I've found all the needles easy to remove except for the speedo. Pry very gently on the sleeve that goes over the pin that the needle rotates around and they should slip off. The pin for the speedo...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-15-2007, 06:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 475
Posted By novatuc

Torque Arm ? ? ?

I was just reading a post in another section that mentioned a sliding torque arm. Is the torque arm supposed to have much movement in the front mount? Mine has obviously been apart and put back...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-15-2007, 06:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 755
Posted By novatuc

Re: LS1 Driveshaft ID

I believe the driveshaft is shorter but the yoke is longer due to the big collar thingy.
Forum: Body
08-15-2007, 03:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 647
Posted By novatuc

Re: opinions on my plans

All black with the polished rims. Kinda mean looking. I had an all black 85 T/A but it had the gold rims on it. Not quite as nice. I always loved the big Impala SS when they first came back with...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-15-2007, 11:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,167
Posted By novatuc

Re: poly trans mount question?

ES calls it a preload plate and instructions say it MUST be installed. After reading a bunch of posts here, I didn't use mine in the beginnning. Then one day I decided to put it in. Car vibrated...
Forum: Body
08-15-2007, 10:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,227
Posted By novatuc

Re: formula Sponge Wing repair?

I kinda agree with Timmy. Ten years ago, I had an 85 with the same spoiler and never got repairs to stick well or look good. Paint just flaked off after while. Modern products may work better but...
Forum: Members Camaros
08-15-2007, 10:40 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 16,941
Posted By novatuc

Re: Vertical / Lambo doors are on!

I like it. I'd be afraid of it here, with our rust issues but nice work.:goodjob:
Forum: Body
08-12-2007, 09:35 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,352
Posted By novatuc

Re: Rolled on paint job....Check it out !!

Some of you guys really have to lighten up. It's not your car he painted, it's HIS car he painted. If he wants to paint HIS car with asphalt undercoating, he can do it because it's HIS car. I've...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-29-2007, 03:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 780
Posted By novatuc

Re: Axle seal question ? ?

Sonix you wouldn't believe how ridiculous the vehicle inspection system has gotten down here. A guy I work with failed inspection for door pins. His 98 Camaro door was sagging a bit and they dinged...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-28-2007, 06:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 780
Posted By novatuc

Re: Axle seal question ? ?

Yes, SKF makes an offset repair bearing with a tiny seal built in. The offset actually brings the face of the bearing with the seal outside the axle tube. It's a great idea but didn't work for me.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-28-2007, 05:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 780
Posted By novatuc

Re: Axle seal question ? ?

I actually put a set of repair bearings in first because I already had them even though the axles weren't grooved were the bearing runs. The seal on the repair bearings is so wimpy I took them out...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-28-2007, 04:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 780
Posted By novatuc

Axle seal question ? ?

When I rebuilt the rear end on the car, I of course put in new axle bearings and seals. The axles were not in bad shape but the seals are weeping a small amount of fluid onto the drum brakes. Just...
Forum: Interior
07-28-2007, 03:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,755
Posted By novatuc

Re: Interior getting close, new seats & 4th gen dash done.

I can't imagine why you would go through the trouble, but damn you do nice work ! ! !
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-26-2007, 10:06 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 40,743
Posted By novatuc

Re: I can't stop the vibration

It's hard to believe that so many people have a vibration problem that seems to develop over time and no one can point to the problem.
I took the spacer out of the ES tranny mount and things did...
Forum: Interior
07-24-2007, 11:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 682
Posted By novatuc

Re: 4th gen DUAL power front seats?

As zepher said under the carpets and console. I didn't have the harnass so I had to improvise. The wire harnass on both seats should have the same colors in both. The hookup goes color to color...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-24-2007, 10:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 399
Posted By novatuc

Re: Axleshaft swap

Now you just have to worry about 26 spline or 28 spline axles. I don't remember what year they switched to the 28 spline axles in the ten bolt but a quick search should get you the information.
Forum: Interior
07-24-2007, 10:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 682
Posted By novatuc

Re: 4th gen DUAL power front seats?

If it is just the power adjuster mechanism, simply run power and ground wires to the wire harnass on the seat. It should be orange power and black ground. If it is power lumbar and bolsters it is a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-15-2007, 07:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,014
Posted By novatuc

Re: 700R4 shifting question

camaro1992
Nope, everything is smooth. The only thing I actually notice is the revs of the engine going up and down with the gear changes.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-14-2007, 06:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,014
Posted By novatuc

Re: 700R4 shifting question

Thanks guys, that's what I wanted to hear. My daily car is a Malibu Maxx with the auto 4 speed. It gets into 4th as soon as it can and stays as long as it can. So I was just curious.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-13-2007, 11:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,014
Posted By novatuc

700R4 shifting question

While just cruising at light load, my 700R4 only shifts into 4th gear above 45 mph. If I drop below 45 mph it shifts back into 3rd. The tranny all seems to work fine, no hard shifts, no weird noises...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-11-2007, 11:05 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 40,743
Posted By novatuc

Re: I can't stop the vibration

Well hi there Camaro RSSSS
It's kinda funny that you mention the spacer plate. If you are anal like me you feel every vibration even if it is the pavement. I've cursed this car so many times because...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-09-2007, 11:02 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 40,743
Posted By novatuc

Re: I can't stop the vibration

I hate to drag this one up again but I was reading a bunch of posts and someone mentioned everyone with a vibration complains about it but no one ever metions a cure. So here is the full list of what...
Forum: Interior
06-21-2007, 10:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 598
Posted By novatuc

Re: Total Noob Question... feel free to mock me

If the speedo works and the odo doesn't, something is broken. They are geared together.
Forum: Body
06-19-2007, 07:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 431
Posted By novatuc

Re: Top swap

There are no seams on the front pillars as there are on the rear. When we did my car I made a template the fit into the windshield frame, worked very well. Remember, measure 5 times cut once.
Forum: Interior
06-10-2007, 10:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 472
Posted By novatuc

Mechanical Speedo Question

I think mechanical speedo is wearing out. Sometimes when I hit a bump at highway speeds the needle will start bouncing to a higher indicated speed and there is a whirring noise. The noise and "wrong...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-28-2007, 10:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 406
Posted By novatuc

Re: milling back of wheel

Just a thought, but I can't see GM putting extra unnecessary material on a wheel since it is unsprung weight. Are you sure there is enough material to actually safely machine off ?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-26-2007, 08:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 778
Posted By novatuc

Re: Seriously considering dropping gear ratio to help with the gas crunch! Any thoug

I've got an '84 T/A with a 120,000 mile clapped out 305, 700R4 and 2.92 gears. Everything is stock (except the gears) and I just rebuilt the carb so it is running really good. I'm getting equal to...
Forum: Canadian Region
05-13-2007, 06:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 450
Posted By novatuc

Anybody in the Maritimes looking for leather

I've got a complete set of grey leather seats from a 1997 Trans Am. Fronts are in great shape, rears are perfect. The driver is six way power and both fronts are power bolsters and lumbar. I got...
Forum: Body
05-10-2007, 10:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 485
Posted By novatuc

Re: trim around t-top. Where to find?

I have the same problem and never found a solution. In a way it does have a function. If it is partially missing on one side chances are the roof will leak where it is missing. That is the problem...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-03-2007, 08:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 673
Posted By novatuc

Tailshaft bushing ?

I searched around but couldn't find an answer.
How much play should there be where the driveshaft goes into the tailshaft bushing? I've got about .030 movement on the dial at the yoke shaft which...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-01-2007, 11:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,202
Posted By novatuc

Re: 7.5 or 7.625

You need the thick gears or a spacer to put numerically higher gears than 3.08 onto your series 2 carrier.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-21-2007, 04:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 532
Posted By novatuc

Re: rear drum to disc

From a 2.73 to a 3.73 your speedo is going to read about 80 when you are actually doing about 60 mph.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-20-2007, 05:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 521
Posted By novatuc

Re: Lower gears for a 10 bolt?

3.08 and lower are 2 series, higher than 3.08 are 3 series. With stock gears the pinion is smaller as the ratio gets higher so GM actually has 3 different carriers that place the ring gear...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-17-2007, 05:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 795
Posted By novatuc

Re: One peice firebird air diverter from modern day muscle

At least you're one up on me. I had no idea which to buy, so I took a chance on the 3-piece. Bad choice, it's not going to fit at all. From Nova Scotia, it's not even worth it to ship it back.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-15-2007, 10:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 627
Posted By novatuc

Re: Rearend carrier question??

If you are just looking for the carrier, do a search on the net. Lots of GM vehicles had the 10 bolt 26 spline carrier, just the axle housing and the axles themselves were different lengths so they...
Forum: Body
04-15-2007, 09:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 980
Posted By novatuc

Re: Converting To T-Tops

I gotta agree with Ranone21, I like the t-top. The first f-body I had was an 85 SE hardtop which I converted to a t-top. I never got it to stop leaking but that was my fault. The second I had was an...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-14-2007, 09:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 553
Posted By novatuc

Re: 10 Bolt Questions

Sorry, my bad, I'm old school and not up on the latest diff. components. I could find nothing on the web about torsion differentials, but there is a lot of info on the Zexel Torsen diffs in f-body...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-14-2007, 11:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 417
Posted By novatuc

Re: tires and crosslaces

I had an 85 with 255's very similiar to the car in your avatar. They were Goodrich T/A's and fit fine with no rubbing at either end.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-14-2007, 11:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 490
Posted By novatuc

Re: 10 bolt drum question

I'm no expert, but I have had both drum and disc on different cars and I'd say there would be a lot of fabrication to put disc brakes on a drum rearend. It would be a lot easier to change the guts...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-13-2007, 06:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 553
Posted By novatuc

Re: 10 Bolt Questions

For a quick check for posi, jack up the rear end so both wheels are in the air. Turn one tire and look at the other one. If the other tire spins in the same direction, it's posi. If it spins in...
Forum: Fabrication
04-08-2007, 06:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,497
Posted By novatuc

Re: Adventures in Fiberglass

The fiberglass resin will eat the foam won't it ?
Forum: Fabrication
04-06-2007, 12:16 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 28,191
Posted By novatuc

Re: Pushrod rear suspension - model work

Beautiful work. Should be great for road racing or autocrossing. Easy and near infinite adjustability.
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