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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-26-2011, 04:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,714
Posted By Andrew H

Re: Softer Springs on WS6 car ?

Thanks for your advice guys. The car's not been used for about 4 years but the shocks only have a few 1000 miles on them so probably isn't worth swapping them out yet. I'll certainly change the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-25-2011, 05:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,714
Posted By Andrew H

Softer Springs on WS6 car ?

I have a 87 Formula with WS6 suspension.

I've always found it way too hard (though handles a bit better than my 99z28). All the shocks are fairly new, but I need to change the front springs as...
Forum: Electronics
02-06-2007, 05:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 273
Posted By Andrew H

Firebird Digital Dash problem

Hello

Does anyone know what it means if the speedo part of the dash has started "cylcling" through the following, changing about once a second

O Mph, 100 and then the check status where the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-24-2005, 12:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,175
Posted By Andrew H

differential oil type?

I accidentally bought the wrong oil grade for the differential... I can't remember what it should officially be, but I have:

"Castrol Differential transmission fluid" EPX 80W-90

How similar...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-23-2005, 04:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,282
Posted By Andrew H

Set timing in Neutral or Drive??

As the auto official idle speed is achieved in Drive rather than neutral, will a slightly better timing result be achieved setting it with the car in drive (it affects the reading 1-2 degrees)

The...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-08-2004, 02:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,423
Posted By Andrew H

I've had similar (though less extreme) problems...

I've had similar (though less extreme) problems myself caused by tons of things (mostly mentioned above), but the Cat convertor (if blocked) or even muffler (depends what it's made from) could cause...
Forum: History / Originality
09-07-2004, 05:15 PM
Replies: 731
Views: 68,206
Posted By Andrew H

Is this the longest thread ever?! I've...

Is this the longest thread ever?!

I've always wanted a black TransAm since Knightrider...

LHD American cars being fairly rare in the UK, I was searching for months looking for a black...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2004, 04:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,249
Posted By Andrew H

ok thanks -the cat is only about a month or two...

ok thanks -the cat is only about a month or two old though -I changed it. But sometimes when I start the car (particularly hot) -the exhaust "sounds" blocked and stalls (can't be the cat as it's...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2004, 06:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,249
Posted By Andrew H

hot start problem

thanks guys...

I need to check what I set the timing to (I can't remember -but it was the specified one for that model... from memory +6 ?? -but I need to check, I really can't remember so don't...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-06-2004, 04:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,249
Posted By Andrew H

hard to start when hot -timing chain??

A year ago the distributor failed. I replaced it and re-set the timing (disconnecting the wire near the ac compressor when doing this as instructed to do). I set the timing as exact as possible but...
Forum: Electronics
08-10-2004, 04:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 409
Posted By Andrew H

sorted the problem now

I've just been testing it again with voltmeter and it's a bad earth causing the 3rd wire to read 2 volts. It is in fact 12 volts...
Forum: Electronics
08-10-2004, 01:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 409
Posted By Andrew H

puzzled now....

thanks for your reply, much appreciated.

I was always under the impression the speedo ran off three wires... (there are 3 connections on the back of it if it's removed from the main cluster). One...
Forum: Electronics
08-10-2004, 06:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 476
Posted By Andrew H

my wipers are intermittent too (mainly for...

my wipers are intermittent too (mainly for intermittent function which doesnt work at all and wash wipe only does one sweep) -I removed & disassembled the control unit (located near the brake...
Forum: Cooling
08-09-2004, 04:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 655
Posted By Andrew H

what's a normal cruising temp reading for a 305 TPI

The temp reading for the car always reads out (on the digital guage) about middle of the guage whilst driving along normally but when sitting still or waiting in traffic, the temp shoots right up to...
Forum: Electronics
08-09-2004, 04:03 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 433
Posted By Andrew H

digital cluster trip computer problem

I just posted another quesiton about speedo voltage but thought Id' check this out too...

About 2 years ago I retro-fitted a dig dash. EVerything works great except the trip computer. The...
Forum: Electronics
08-09-2004, 03:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 409
Posted By Andrew H

correct voltage for speedo 12 or 2 volts?

hello
A couple years ago I converted my car to digital cluster (from a donor car). I fitted the old analogue speedo/mileage reading into a small windowed box with the relevant electronics and...
Forum: Body
07-08-2004, 06:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 993
Posted By Andrew H

working now!

thanks guys...

tried to say yesterday but my pc was playing up. From the photo and diagrams I've now managed to get it working! Many thanks!! I'm in UK and have to attach a rear fog light (no...
Forum: Body
07-06-2004, 05:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 993
Posted By Andrew H

thanks, that diagram really useful. more so than...

thanks, that diagram really useful. more so than the one I found before :o) I'll try and work out which way round it goes.
Forum: Body
07-06-2004, 05:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 993
Posted By Andrew H

thanks for your reply. Unfortunately I only have...

thanks for your reply. Unfortunately I only have the switch and no original wiring so don't know which pin is which (as there are 5, one must be a blank) - I guess the bottom 3 are A B & C and the...
Forum: Body
07-06-2004, 05:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 993
Posted By Andrew H

wiring for a fog light switch (up to 1989)

I added this to the bottom of an existing thread but it was getting a bit long and think i might not get noticed...

I've retro-fitted fog lights and managed to get the stock switch to work (fog...
Forum: Body
07-06-2004, 04:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,201
Posted By Andrew H

wiring for stock foglight switch -85-89

really useful thread.

I've retro-fitted fog lights and managed to get the stock switch to work (fog lights illuminate correctly) by testing with a multimeter the readings from the defogger but I...
Forum: Exhaust
05-31-2004, 01:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 683
Posted By Andrew H

clogged-up exhaust -c/convertor??

I installed a flowmaster muffler a while back which made the exhaust sound way better. Since then, it's (quite suddenly) got really quiet and muffled-sounding (as if it's clogged up with something)...
Forum: Cooling
04-05-2004, 04:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 813
Posted By Andrew H

overheating problem.. heater matrix??

Hi
I've been working on a car which had an overheating problem which ruined the engine. I thought the problem was caused by a blocked heater matrix. The engine has now been replaced, the garage...
Forum: Electronics
04-03-2004, 05:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 297
Posted By Andrew H

disabled air bag question

Hi -I have a pre-airbag firebird but recently bought a later-model steering wheel (as I prefer them) with airbag. The airbag appears to be in good condition, no evidence of damage; none of the...
Forum: Electronics
11-05-2003, 02:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 644
Posted By Andrew H

delco battery problem

I realise not strictly 3rd gen specific, but I have a practically brand new AC delco Pro battery (7 year warranty -though not valid as I'm in UK) but my brake light switch slipped a bit last night...
Forum: Electronics
11-05-2003, 02:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 419
Posted By Andrew H

hi -checked obvious stuff like fuses? -I can't...

hi -checked obvious stuff like fuses? -I can't remember how they're grouped together (if it's connected to the hazard lights by the fuse, not sure). Possible it's some kind of relay that combines...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-02-2003, 01:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 576
Posted By Andrew H

wheel alignment

assuming the front camber settings are the same either side (as in original specification), would the bolts be set in mirror positions on either side of the car?

On one side of the car, the 3...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-21-2003, 04:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,818
Posted By Andrew H

thanks -funny, i was reading the summit catalogue...

thanks -funny, i was reading the summit catalogue and thinking it could be the bushings. I'm running out of money too! Yeah, I think I'll get the busihings fixed before getting hte...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-17-2003, 12:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,818
Posted By Andrew H

thanks for your suggestions... (your car looks...

thanks for your suggestions... (your car looks way better than some cameros about 20 years newer!! )

I often mix up shocks and struts (I meant struts!)

Yeah, I've changed:

all tie-rods
2...
Forum: Electronics
09-16-2003, 01:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,555
Posted By Andrew H

one last quick question about the washer pump. ...

one last quick question about the washer pump. How do you set it free from the control module ? -I assume there's no soldering involved in this part ?

thanks again
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-16-2003, 01:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,818
Posted By Andrew H

thanks guys -I'm not going to drive it til I...

thanks guys -I'm not going to drive it til I check it out thoroughly at the weekend. Do you know how to adjust the free play??

Does anyone have any ideas what could cause it to pull to the left...
Forum: Electronics
09-15-2003, 01:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,555
Posted By Andrew H

resolder the control module! I fixed HALF the problem! :)

After the great advice here I took the assembly off the back of the wiper motor that contains the washer pump and the control module and re-soldered all the points as I guessed it was a dry joint...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-14-2003, 02:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,818
Posted By Andrew H

bad steering wander problems

I've always had a problem with random "wandering of the steering to either the left or right" which tends to happen at higher speeds and lasts up to 5 mins at a time and stops for an hour or so. It...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-03-2003, 03:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 726
Posted By Andrew H

thanks very much Vader I just cleaned the...

thanks very much Vader

I just cleaned the IAC valve (it was TOTALLY black and gunky -so is the inside of the throttle body -that's thick and gunky... not done that yet) and it appears to have done...
Forum: Electronics
09-02-2003, 03:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,555
Posted By Andrew H

intermittent wipers won't work.

my wipers work fine in fast, mist and standard mode but when the control is set to any point of the intetermittent wipe, the wipers freeze-still on the screen.

Is this likely to be caused by the...
Forum: Electronics
09-02-2003, 03:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 449
Posted By Andrew H

a/c pump works but does not stop-start

My A/C pump always intermittently started and stopped whilst it mainted temperature. The disc on the back of the pump clicked on and off about once every 30 seconds. Now, it's permanently-on,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-02-2003, 03:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 726
Posted By Andrew H

likely hood of stalling at high speed ?

great -thanks Vader for your reply (I assume this site was origiinally set up by you -it's simply the best resource for these cars and I htink a lot of people take it for granted..)

Anyway......
Forum: TPI
08-31-2003, 06:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,514
Posted By Andrew H

i got the same trouble with mine -I'm guessing...

i got the same trouble with mine -I'm guessing somethign to do with either the EECS cylinder (if there's a lingering fuel smell) or the EGR valve ... did you cure your problem ?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-31-2003, 05:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 726
Posted By Andrew H

can someone check a solonoid on their EECS (emmsissions) and see if it's hot?!?!

car, 305TPI, was perfectly ok (well in relation to this issue anyway! )

After a long drive yesterday (completely uneventful) I started it up again and then experienced a very uneven idle/ loping...
Forum: Cooling
04-21-2003, 05:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 354
Posted By Andrew H

coolant overflow problem and leak inside

Hi
I noticed a pool of coolant on top of the overflow bottle and also a lack of coolant in the bottle itself -can only assume it toppled over the top when it got hot (it was to the correct level).
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-19-2003, 07:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 618
Posted By Andrew H

are there 2 timing marks in 3rd gens ??

The Chilton manual refers to two timing marks... one it says has a mark on all sides of the pulley wheel and the other, 180 degrees on the other side (which isn't used for timing against splug #1...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-05-2003, 06:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 457
Posted By Andrew H

thanks guys -I'll try it in everything including...

thanks guys -I'll try it in everything including reverse! (just joking!) but I'll try a few different variations (but I think i'll need an assistant for this one to avoid crashing through the garage...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-04-2003, 03:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,184
Posted By Andrew H

i doubt this is your problem, but as I've been...

i doubt this is your problem, but as I've been playing with distributors lately, have you checked to make sure your distributor hasn't come a bit loose and messed-up your timing... also check your...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-04-2003, 03:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 457
Posted By Andrew H

to check timing, does car need to be at idle, in drive?

As the car idles at 500rpm (which is in drive -I've read this somewhere before) -does the car need to be engaged into drive in order to check the timing, or is timing not affected by whether the car...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-04-2003, 02:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 818
Posted By Andrew H

problem solved (I think!)

I thought I better report back for anyone who reads this so they know what the cause was and might help somebody...

In the case of the 8366 MSD distributor for 87-93 GM cars (as it's made for GMs...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-30-2003, 11:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 818
Posted By Andrew H

thanks for your advice... (much appreciated!)...

thanks for your advice... (much appreciated!) I'll check that out (I assume there's no danger of damaging the distributor by changing the wires round).

By the way, it's the 87+ stock-style...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-30-2003, 10:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 818
Posted By Andrew H

New MSD Distributor, timing ok, but serious LACK of power

I installed a new MSD distributor a few weeks ago. I didn't immediately check the timing, but the engine started first time every time, for a little while. Gradually the engine got more and more...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
07-27-2002, 10:41 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,420
Posted By Andrew H

BOSCH PLAT +4'S

I installed the Bosch +4s about a month ago and ever since then, I've been convinced that (although the car was running a bit smoother to start with) there's been less power -making a lot of noise...
Forum: Car Audio
12-07-2001, 06:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 349
Posted By Andrew H

will std sub-woofer work with replacement car radio

I have an 87 firebird with the built-in subwoofer system -it's separate from the radio and "appears" to source the output from the speaker output cables on the existing car radio.

I was thinking...
Forum: Car Audio
06-30-2001, 06:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 319
Posted By Andrew H

RF converter sounds flat

I've tried 2 different RF converters with the stock stereo and the CD sounds worse than tape or the radio

I'm not sure what's causing it -I have another car and while both cars sound similar with...
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