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Forum: Convertibles
07-26-2019, 12:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,386
Posted By tsmash

89 Firebird Convertible for PARTS: Questions and Help me take it apart!

I posted this in the S. California section, but figure you guys might have more convertible specific knowledge:

I notice there's a rare '89 Firebird convertible available for parts in SoCal....
Forum: Southern California Area
07-25-2019, 11:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,572
Posted By tsmash

Re: 89 Firebird Convertible for PARTS: Help me take it apart!

Sorry to hear about your accident. yeah, definitely take it easy -- wishing you a speedy recovery.

So I was just reading some posts on here about door removal;...
Forum: Southern California Area
07-25-2019, 08:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,572
Posted By tsmash

89 Firebird Convertible for PARTS: Help me take it apart!

I notice there's a rare '89 Firebird convertible available for parts in SoCal. Anyone need any convertible-specific parts (rear hatch, etc) or ANY other parts off it? Anyone want to get together and...
Forum: Interior
07-15-2019, 05:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,344
Posted By tsmash

Steering column cover & Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement?

Someone broke into my '89 T/A and tried to punch/hotwire the ignition. (Of course, with VATS and a security system that's really not possible.) But that didn't stop the ignorant scum (I hate...
Forum: Cooling
08-02-2016, 09:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 834
Posted By tsmash

Re: Main cooling fan problem. + Where do all these relays go?

I did remove the plug from the back of the main fan motor and I stuck my meter into the wire leading to it to see if it was getting the 12v hot signal when it was supposed to. It was not. So I think...
Forum: Cooling
08-02-2016, 08:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 834
Posted By tsmash

Main cooling fan problem. + Where do all these relays go?

I have a '89 Trans Am 5.7L with dual cooling fans. My main cooling fan is not coming on at all. (The smaller secondary fan does come on when it should at 240 degrees.) What should I be checking to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-22-2011, 01:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,393
Posted By tsmash

Re: My intake manifold is corroded -- what do I replace it with?

My intake manifold actually corroded in 2 places -- around the thermostat and on the back right corner.

FYI: If you want to replace your manifold with a stock GM unit, you won't find it in the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-20-2011, 11:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,393
Posted By tsmash

My intake manifold is corroded -- what do I replace it with?

Turns out not only is my intake manifold gasket shot, but once we took it apart we discovered the intake manifold itself has a lot of corrosion in one corner (there's a small chunk out of it) and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-19-2011, 04:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 82,577
Posted By tsmash

Re: So how much should I pay to fix a Intake Manifold Gasket?

I'm taking the car in to the mechanic tomorrow to get the compression test and then to get the intake manifold gasket replaced (hopefully that's all it needs). So what's a fair price to pay a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-17-2011, 04:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 82,577
Posted By tsmash

Re: Bad Intake Manifold Gasket or Blown Head Gasket? Or Both?

I was actually happy when I discovered that the problem might just be the manifold gasket -- and not the head gasket. A bad head gasket seems to be a much bigger, and expensive, thing to fix (I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-17-2011, 06:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 82,577
Posted By tsmash

Bad Intake Manifold Gasket or Blown Head Gasket? Or Both?

I've had what I thought was a classic head gasket problem: bad smell in the passenger compartment, bad smell from the exhaust pipes, unpredictable temp gauge action, sometimes a boiling, bubbling...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-21-2007, 01:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 444
Posted By tsmash

Re: Light above headlamp switch

Ok, I managed to take apart the housing for the light. This is one of those things that just take way too much time. It is tricky prying the thing apart. Anyway, the light is a conventional bulb...
Forum: Electronics
07-20-2007, 07:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 527
Posted By tsmash

Re: Headlights, Interior Lights and more are all OUT -- What's happening here?

Ok, I did take a look and it was NOT the fusable links. It turned out to be the the giant plug in the engine compartment that plugs into the firewall by the steering column and carries all the wires...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-20-2007, 06:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 444
Posted By tsmash

Re: Light above headlamp switch - What is it?

Yes, I'm replying to a year old posting, but nobody ever got to the bottom of this, so here goes. I have my dash torn apart right now and noticed that the little light above the headlight switch is...
Forum: Electronics
06-22-2007, 03:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 527
Posted By tsmash

Re: Headlights, Interior Lights and more are all OUT -- What's happening here?

Thanks for the info. I was just calling around to find a fusable link and they dont make it easy. (The woman at the Autozone I just called said "Huh, you're looking for what? A usable link?")...
Forum: Electronics
06-19-2007, 06:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 527
Posted By tsmash

Re: Headlights, Interior Lights and more are all OUT -- What's happening here?

It looks like my fusable links are by the starter. And why would I want to bypass them? -- Wouldn't I just replace them? And would a bad fusable link explain ALL those things going out?
Forum: Electronics
06-19-2007, 04:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 527
Posted By tsmash

Re: Headlights, Interior Lights and more are all OUT -- What's happening here?

Yes, I didnt just look at the fuses, I switched out the suspect fuses for new ones.
Forum: Electronics
06-19-2007, 07:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 527
Posted By tsmash

Headlights, Interior Lights and more are all OUT -- What's happening here?

Headlights, Interior Lights and more are all OUT -- What's happening here?

I'm puzzled by this electrical problem: All of the following spontaneously went out: headlights (don't rise and dont...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-01-2006, 03:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 465
Posted By tsmash

Whats the Best Rear link brand for my 89 T/A WS6 ??

I've managed to bend or break 3 rear links in the last 2 years. (The ones I've used have been so-called Heavy Duty brand name ones form NAPA or AutoZone.) Is there a stronger, less-cheaply made,...
Forum: Electronics
05-28-2002, 03:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 588
Posted By tsmash

Do it your self Alarm installation is Done

Thanks. You were right. I dropped the column (which sounds more difficult than it is) and there it was. The plug WAS a little difficult to get to.
The really annoying thing was that once...
Forum: Exhaust
05-28-2002, 03:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 558
Posted By tsmash

'89 T/A Dual Cats: Need new Muffler Advice

I have a '89 T/A with dual cats, and it's time to replace the muffler. I could go with the OEM muffler or I could get something else which might give me more power -- so I need advice.

Here's...
Forum: Electronics
03-30-2002, 08:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 588
Posted By tsmash

Alarm Installation Wiring Harness help

I'm trying to install a Crime Guard alarm in my '89 T/A. This alarm comes with Quick interconnect Wiring harnesses (for the main wiring harness w/the ignition, etc and a door lock harness) -- so you...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-30-2000, 04:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 343
Posted By tsmash

Let me clarify a little. I'd like the replacement...

Let me clarify a little. I'd like the replacement shocks to be at least equal to the originals when they were fresh from the factory -- in ride quality and handing.

Thanks
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-30-2000, 03:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 343
Posted By tsmash

Need new Rear Shocks - Which ones?

The rear shocks on my '89 WS6 T/A finally gave out and I need some new ones. I'm not racing and I'm not hauling a boat. Any recommendations on replacements? I went to Pep Boys and they had 2...
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