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Forum: Firebirds for Sale
04-15-2009, 07:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,810
Posted By pentiuman

Re: 91 GTA - $3,000 NEW 5.7L - KS.

Update: I installed new Moog ball joints. I also fixed the rear passenger dent (myself - not perfect). Price is now $3,000. I have had 5 interested parties. Latest guy (#2) wants a mechanical...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-01-2009, 12:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,114
Posted By pentiuman

Re: NAPA still carry MOOG parts?

Hey there. I have a 91 Firebird Trans Am GTA (WS6 package), bought some new Moog K6145T lower ball joints, and am having problems trying to remove the old ones, w/ a Ball Joint C-Clamp Press Tool...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
03-22-2009, 10:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,180
Posted By pentiuman

Re: 88 gta forsale $4000

Was curious to look at yours, (as I'm selling a 91 GTA), but I think your craigslist link listing (with pictures?) has expired. (At least, that's the message I just got).Good luck!
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
03-14-2009, 10:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,810
Posted By pentiuman

Re: 91 GTA - $2,875 NEW 5.7L - KS.

-Price reduction again - now at $2,875 for thirdgen members. Again, this has a new L98 350 - same as it came from the factory, with only 1k miles on it. When installing the new engine, I had the TPI...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
03-12-2009, 10:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 559
Posted By pentiuman

Re: BRAND NEW black sail panels

I'm not sure if I'm interested, but, (for anyone that may be), if they are aftermarket ones without tabs, how do they attach? (It's been some time since I had mine off, and don't recall the tabs or...
Forum: Interior
03-08-2009, 09:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 959
Posted By pentiuman

Re: Best way to go about Washing Interior Carpet

I know you're talking about carpeting, but when I clean carpeted-based floormats at the carwash, it almost tore them apart. So, I own a powerful pressure washer, but would be afraid to use it on old...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
03-07-2009, 02:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,810
Posted By pentiuman

Re: 91 GTA - $2,899 NEW 5.7L - KS.

-Hey westicle1 (and any interested party). With our recent warm weather, I've been able to focus on the 91 Trans Am GTA, and wanted to keep you advised. First of all, please note that I regularly...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
03-03-2009, 08:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,810
Posted By pentiuman

Re: 91 GTA - $3,155 NEW 5.7L - KS.

I live on the Northwest side of Lawrence (KS), <20 miles / 25 min. South of you from Olathe. I'll call you, or (anyone is welcome to) please email me at pentiuman2000@yahoo.com for my phone # and...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
03-03-2009, 02:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,810
Posted By pentiuman

Re: 91 GTA - $3,155 NEW 5.7L - KS.

@ westicle1 - geoff - Hi! Thanks for your reply. I'll call you separately. Since we live so relatively close, we should meet and swap stories / maybe some extra parts trades too? Yeah, I noticed your...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
03-03-2009, 01:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,087
Posted By pentiuman

Re: A Sad Day - Selling My Mint / Show 88' GTA

Awesome. Looks very nice! Put me on your list of those envy. Yours is almost the same color as my 91 GTA - which is Brilliant Red Metallic by the way, (but yours looks new, and mine dull and tired in...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
03-01-2009, 04:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,810
Posted By pentiuman

91 GTA - $3,000 NEW 5.7L - KS.

91 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am w/ GTA Option Package (Y84). Only 2,035 (US) made in 1991! Brilliant Red Metallic 75U - 1 of only 222! 141k on body, but just ~1k on NEW (reman.) 5.7L. 350V8 (same as...
Forum: Car Audio
11-11-2007, 12:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,119
Posted By pentiuman

Re: power antenna replacement source?

884+3 - Well, I finally got my old antenna apart, - not sure if I did it right. I did unscrew the very top tip - small metal peice from the mast, if that's what you're calling the "ornament", but...
Forum: Car Audio
11-11-2007, 09:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,119
Posted By pentiuman

Re: power antenna replacement source?

-Maverick H1L - Thanks for your reply.
1. Yes, I can send back my new AC Delco antenna to the Ebay Seller. I just don't want to, unless I must, cause these new ones are hard to find.
2. My old...
Forum: Car Audio
11-10-2007, 10:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,119
Posted By pentiuman

Re: power antenna replacement source?

I'm the original poster and wanted to provide an update and more info. My old antenna mast wouldn't come down, and I tried turning the mast while pushing down, went some but not all the way. So, I...
Forum: Car Audio
11-08-2007, 02:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,119
Posted By pentiuman

Re: power antenna replacement source?

Well, instead of an antenna repair kit, I bought a new in the box AC Delco power antenna on Ebay that was suppossed to work on my car (91 GTA), antenna part # 22109892 which (allegedly) supercedes to...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
10-18-2007, 08:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 593
Posted By pentiuman

Re: Misc. 91 Firebird TA GTA parts wanted

ted - Please check on those parts and get back with me. My center caps are black w/ gold Ws6 performance package lettering and need at least 1 w/ the metal clip that holds it onto the wheel rim....
Forum: Car Audio
10-15-2007, 08:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,119
Posted By pentiuman

Re: power antenna REMOVAL and replacement source?

OK. Before I order a power antenna repair kit from Modern Day Muscle, I thought I'd try to remove the antenna. I removed the passenger side wheel, then the plastic inner fender skirt. On the outside,...
Forum: Car Audio
10-15-2007, 11:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,119
Posted By pentiuman

GM wants $224 for a power antenna!!!

Thanks, but I just called my local Pontiac dealership (KS), who said GM doesn't have that antenna repair kit anymore - only the entire power antenna - at $224 (plus tax)! How come GM's prices are...
Forum: Car Audio
10-13-2007, 09:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,119
Posted By pentiuman

power antenna replacement source?

91 Trans Am GTA w/ bad power antenna - motor keeps running, had to pull accessories fuse. Where to buy replacement antenna? I checked Ebay, (the last place I got one for my Camry), no luck. I haven't...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-13-2007, 08:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 540
Posted By pentiuman

power antenna replacement source?

91 Trans Am GTA w/ bad power antenna - motor keeps running, had to pull accessories fuse. Where to buy replacement antenna? I checked Ebay, (the last place I got one for my Camry), no luck. I haven't...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-13-2007, 07:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,074
Posted By pentiuman

Re: Beware Of Spare Tire Age

Thanks. Good to know, but I think I'll have a shop do it next time I'm there, even if it's only a 1 in a billion chance of killing me. I've read of a case where a tire blew when a guy put too much...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-13-2007, 03:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,074
Posted By pentiuman

Re: Beware Of Spare Tire Age

My mini spare just did the same wrong thing as yours, inflating wrong, when I inflated it today with a compressor, except it was the reverse of yours, - It sticks out way too far! I was just putting...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-13-2007, 08:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 418
Posted By pentiuman

Re: whats going to happen

Don't believe everything you read. WE HAVE PLENTY OF GAS, and will for at least 40-50 years! (Though I admit, I have wondered the same thing). We have oil in Alaska, Mexico, Texas, and other places,...
Forum: Interior
10-13-2007, 08:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 973
Posted By pentiuman

Is this the rear hatch pull down 2nd model ver.?

So, did a search on Ebay and found a rear hatch pull down motor assembly which is remarkably different than mine on my 91 GTA. This Ebay one has the brown / tanish plastic housing / mount material....
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
10-13-2007, 12:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,064
Posted By pentiuman

Re: Recon Engines, not the final word yet.

To be perfectly clear, I don't know how severe the idle driveability problem is, or how much power the engine has / doesn't have, and whether I have the right cam, because I haven't properly broken...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
10-12-2007, 11:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,064
Posted By pentiuman

Re: Recon Engines

Thanks 83350Z for the PM, and letting me call you to chat about my problems. Like many members on this forum, you've certainly gone above and beyond!
I wouldn't go with Recon if I had it to do over...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
10-12-2007, 10:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,064
Posted By pentiuman

Re: Recon Engines

-83350Z - Sorry for the delay, had to eat dinner and look at my books.

Well, that helps a little, thanks. But... after I re-read this thread, I think that I got the right camshaft - which was my...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
10-12-2007, 09:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,064
Posted By pentiuman

Re: Recon Engines

83350Z - Yes, I may be having some idle and driveability problems, BUT, unless I'm an idiot (which some could argueably call me), I understood that I likely had the right camshaft. Did you realize...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
10-12-2007, 11:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 593
Posted By pentiuman

Misc. 91 Firebird TA GTA parts wanted

My brilliant red metallic 91 GTA is in poor shape and needs various parts, like:
emblems set,
black wheel centercaps,
front fog lights,
rear hatch pull down assembly and hatch cylinder key lock,...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
10-12-2007, 09:23 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,064
Posted By pentiuman

Re: Recon Engines

Since I got my motor from Recon a few weeks ago, just wanted to add a few comments:
1. Like I said, they have the wrong (non performance, not stock) heads on them. Nothing worse than finding your...
Forum: Interior
10-10-2007, 09:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 605
Posted By pentiuman

Re: Door Panelssssssss

Just as trash bags come in different mils or thicknesses, I agree that Duke means a good thickness (measured in mil or millimeters) plastic. I don't know if it'll eventually rot, (yes, some plastic...
Forum: Interior
10-10-2007, 07:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,405
Posted By pentiuman

Re: EBAY Window Motors? Anyone ever try these?

-On my 1st side replacement, on one of the 4 bolts, I used a bolt that was too long, and it interferred with the motor or window. Wasted 2 hours cause I had to take it back out. So, that's perhaps...
Forum: Interior
10-10-2007, 06:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,413
Posted By pentiuman

Re: New window motors STILL slow!!

Here's a possibility that could be confusing you. Maybe your old windows motors (that are attached) run slow due to the old, dirty, and/or misaligned window tracks, and your new Ebay motor(s) (w/...
Forum: Interior
10-10-2007, 05:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 973
Posted By pentiuman

Re: Dazed and Confused re: rear hatch pull down model ver.,solenoid,etc.

Here's some pics of my old rear pull down hatch motor and assembly. Disregard the white string in the pic, and the little peice of sheetmetal.
Forum: Interior
10-10-2007, 05:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 973
Posted By pentiuman

Dazed and Confused re: rear hatch pull down model ver.,solenoid,etc.

There's a lot of info on the rear hatch pull down problems, 2 designs, optional (?) electric release, and I'm confused. Been studying pics and posts. Have more answers and questions! "Hold my hand"...
Forum: Cooling
10-08-2007, 09:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,927
Posted By pentiuman

Re: Oil Cooler bad, cracked block or what?

Thanks jwscab. I guess that explains it. So apparently, GM used the same engine oil filter adapter, (on my 91 L98 GTA) but just changed the bolts when they put a factory oil cooler on. If anyone...
Forum: Cooling
10-08-2007, 06:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,927
Posted By pentiuman

Re: Oil Cooler bad, cracked block or what?

-jimdutro There was a lot of rust on the outside of the oil cooler lines that ran under the engine. (I spent hours grinding the rust off and repainting them to look new). However, the oil cooler...
Forum: Cooling
10-08-2007, 04:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,927
Posted By pentiuman

Re: Oil Cooler bad, cracked block or what?

jwscab - By your above reply, you seem to have different opinions / preferences than me. In that case, that is fine, I respect that, and have no problem. Opinions and preferences aside, the problem I...
Forum: Cooling
10-08-2007, 02:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,927
Posted By pentiuman

Re: Oil Cooler bad, cracked block or what?

FYI - The Pace Performance link listed earlier in this thread to the engine oil filter adapter, part #3952301, at $32.95 is one digit off the actual GM part # casting 3952302. Don't know why. Also,...
Forum: Cooling
10-08-2007, 02:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,927
Posted By pentiuman

Re: Oil Cooler bad, cracked block or what?

john1784h - DISCLAIMER: I am not a trained mechanic and do not have a lot of mechanical experience. You should not take my comments to be facts to be relied upon. They are merely observations,...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-01-2007, 11:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,334
Posted By pentiuman

Re: Engine paint choice

I went with the black Duplicolor high heat engine paint on my new engine -because that's what it came with originally. (The old engine was so rusted that it had no paint left, so I went to the...
Forum: Interior
09-30-2007, 09:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,405
Posted By pentiuman

Re: EBAY Window Motors? Anyone ever try these?

kuulkatdadieo is right in that 1/4 inch rivets are hard to find, and it's near impossible to get your arm in the door to put a bolt/nut on the 4 regulator/motor to door frame mounts. Found this out...
Forum: Interior
09-29-2007, 10:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,405
Posted By pentiuman

Re: EBAY Window Motors? Anyone ever try these?

Dude (or dudette). I'm thrifty, have been an Ebayer for several years, and have replaced both of my power window motors. But, you already know they're hard to change. AND, most Ebay items aren't...
Forum: Interior
09-29-2007, 08:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,329
Posted By pentiuman

Seat tilt too far. Fix?

Hey all. Did a search, but didn't find the answer. The leather front power bucket seats in my 91 GTA were torn, so I got some non-power cloth ones from a Firebird in the junkyard. I spent hours...
Forum: Brakes
09-27-2007, 11:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 651
Posted By pentiuman

Re: bleeding brakes, master cylinder

I had to replace my drivers side caliper, rotor, and pads today, and before I did, I took off my master cylinder lid. One side was way low on fluid, and the accordian like rubber was extended down....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-27-2007, 10:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,590
Posted By pentiuman

Re: 1 qt. Type F fluid mistake in 700R4.

Thanks guys. Your various responses let me sleep a little better tonight, (knowing it probably wouldn't do immediate serious damage), and yet, that I should probably change the fluid and filter when...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-27-2007, 06:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,590
Posted By pentiuman

1 qt. Type F fluid mistake in 700R4.

Oopps. I have a 91 Trans Am GTA, 350 engine w/ the 700R4 automatic transmission, 140k. I recently installed a new engine, and lost almost 4 qts. of transmission fluid in the process. (I initially...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-27-2007, 10:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,040
Posted By pentiuman

Success! Problems solved. Thanks

Thanks all. I got her started and everything seems normal, except a looping idle, which I'll work on, and make a new post if need be. Had the distributor 180 off (wouldn't you know). Seems like this...
Forum: TPI
09-27-2007, 10:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,025
Posted By pentiuman

Re: Stock L98 at the track, Video (watch this u know u wanna)

Thanks for the info. Hope I can get mine running as good as yours. I unplugged the (correct I hope) wire, to set the base timing. I put it at 6 BTDC. Now that I know that some people are advancing it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-24-2007, 07:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,929
Posted By pentiuman

Re: What valve cover gasket you use with AFR heads? Mine are leaking :-(

Please note that, I had to take off my valve covers yesterday, and discovered that the adhesive material I put on the valve covers to hold the gaskets on that side, did not stick. Not sure why. It...
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