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Forum: Convertibles
03-30-2019, 07:46 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 22,950
Posted By Trick414

Re: Vinyl wear stickers on the tonneau cover LOOK INSIDE

I noticed that as well when I got a notification for this thread earlier.

It's too bad, since I've been happy with the cover.

My earlier pictures from 2009 have disappeared, but I took another...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
06-28-2016, 09:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 775
Posted By Trick414

Re: AC Line Needed - 91 Vert

I do appreciate the response!

I'll let you know if I come up with a problem!
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
06-28-2016, 09:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 775
Posted By Trick414

Re: AC Line Needed - 91 Vert

Picked one up today from a local member!

But, we did some comparing and there was a definite change in the 92 year model.

The local member has a 92, and he kept ordering lines and getting...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
06-28-2016, 01:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 775
Posted By Trick414

Re: AC Line Needed - 91 Vert

I need the top one.

I don't have my micrometer handy, but I did measure with my tape measure.

The one I need is approximately 5/16" on the Outer Diameter.

The (wrong) one is...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
06-26-2016, 09:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 775
Posted By Trick414

Re: AC Line Needed - 91 Vert

So, a year later I finally got around to installing this line.

It didn't fit!

No fault of whyt86roc. Other than the one end ( on the condensor side), everything looked perfect. Apparently...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
07-07-2015, 06:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 775
Posted By Trick414

Re: AC Line Needed - 91 Vert

Look perfect, I'll send a PM.

Thanks!
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
07-06-2015, 04:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 775
Posted By Trick414

Re: AC Line Needed - 91 Vert

Here's a crude pic I stole off the internet and drew a red circle:
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
07-06-2015, 04:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 775
Posted By Trick414

AC Line Needed - 91 Vert

*****EDIT #2 06-28-16. found the correct line locally. We did determine there was a definite change in this high-side line in 1992 at some point. ******

*****EDIT 06-28-16 IN CASE YOU DON'T...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-15-2010, 12:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 883
Posted By Trick414

Re: just bought a 91 bird..help with parts?

I would say to replace EVERYTHING. Inner/Outer tie rods and adjusters, idler arm, drag link, sway bar bushings and end links, ball joints, and control arm bushings.

It's a couple of hundred...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-14-2010, 11:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 518
Posted By Trick414

Re: 2 strange problems

I think we need to get this sorted out first.

Do you have a 700R4 automatic transmission, or a manual transmission?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-19-2010, 10:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 583
Posted By Trick414

Re: new guy with questions

Heya Marty, welcome!

I'd be guessing on most of your questions because you have an 88 FB vs. my 91 Camaro. (Although I think I would guess right on most of them, there are some different...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-19-2010, 09:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 983
Posted By Trick414

Re: Whats Your Thoughts On Synthetics

My vert is garage-kept and has seen maybe 7k miles in the last 10 years. It has 101k on it now.

It used to leak a drop or two of very black oil every few months.

I changed to synthetic...
Forum: Cooling
04-19-2010, 09:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,142
Posted By Trick414

Re: Complet AC Overhaul... Charging???

I'm not sure what you mean. The old parts were "evacuated" because they had a leak. Nothing was left in the parts except for nasty oil(s). It started leaking R12 a few years ago, so I limped along...
Forum: Cooling
04-19-2010, 09:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,142
Posted By Trick414

Re: Complet AC Overhaul... Charging???

Thanks! I think I could get this one nailed myself, but I hate to foul up the clean and dry system. I'm still waffling back and forth.

I appreciate the recommendation because I want to make sure...
Forum: Cooling
04-19-2010, 09:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,142
Posted By Trick414

Re: Air Apparent

Here's a pic of the instructions. Not the best, but the orange was hard to photograph.

http://webpages.charter.net/trick50/Images/Compressor.jpg

It looks like 2oz in the compressor, 3oz in...
Forum: TBI
04-17-2010, 06:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,188
Posted By Trick414

Re: time for a rebuild

I'd second the EBL Flash. It's a quick install (for the most part, don't be afraid) and it will give you access to all the tuning you need.

Sure, if you are going to do some major upgrades...to a...
Forum: Cooling
04-17-2010, 05:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,142
Posted By Trick414

Complet AC Overhaul... Charging???

Heya everyone!

I replaced every single component in my AC system with new parts.

The only thing not replaced was the high-side line that goes from the evaporator to the condensor. I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-17-2010, 03:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,455
Posted By Trick414

Re: Unknown Sensor connector.

Definitely MAT sensor plug.

http://webpages.charter.net/trick50/Images/Strip/MAT.jpg
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-25-2009, 09:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,033
Posted By Trick414

Re: Best way to do centerlink & idler arm

Yes, it should be doable on ramps.
Forum: TBI
05-06-2009, 10:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,626
Posted By Trick414

Re: 89 L03 with bog on acceleration - stumped, search didn't help

I see that two guys advised you to do a tune-up in the first place and you shot them down.

I'm certain that you know that setting the timing during a tune-up is part of the procedure.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-13-2009, 07:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,558
Posted By Trick414

Re: 1992 5.0l tbi running to rich need help black smoke

Right above the very first post is a tab on the right side that says "Thread Tools". If you click that, you get an option to "Subscribe to this thread".
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-12-2009, 01:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 752
Posted By Trick414

Re: Timing Light purchase advice needed.

Thanks for the replies everyone.

Looks like a Sears model will last a bit longer than the two I had. Each one of them only lasted about 2 uses.

I checked the manual on it and didn't notice...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-11-2009, 08:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 752
Posted By Trick414

Timing Light purchase advice needed.

Heyas!

(Did a search going back several months, didn't find anything useful.)

Last summer I bought a cheapo $50 timing light from the auto store when I did a tune-up. It worked a few times...
Forum: Convertibles
01-11-2009, 06:55 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 22,950
Posted By Trick414

Re: Vinyl wear stickers on the tonneau cover LOOK INSIDE

All adhesive gone and washed down several times:

http://webpages.charter.net/trick50/Images/Strip/Camaro%20103.JPG


Looking good, ready to go:
...
Forum: Convertibles
01-11-2009, 06:49 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 22,950
Posted By Trick414

Re: Vinyl wear stickers on the tonneau cover LOOK INSIDE

I took a few pictures to show the process.

Note that I was doing this on an existing paint job. It would be much easier if you had pulled the black tonneau cover piece first (as part of a good...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-16-2008, 06:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 481
Posted By Trick414

Re: I wnat more power but how????

Here's a repost of what I put in a different thread. This is just a general guide to get you started, not the definitive answer:

Get your steering, suspension and brakes up to snuff before you...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-10-2008, 10:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 402
Posted By Trick414

Re: Having a Starting Problem.. Need Some Help..

Hmm, based on what they were doing, then, the only possibilities are a bad ground or the starter took a dump coincidently at the same time.

Although, it just sounds like a weak battery or bad...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-10-2008, 10:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 402
Posted By Trick414

Re: Having a Starting Problem.. Need Some Help..

Jump it off from a running vehicle.

It just sounds like they killed the first battery. That's pretty normal with any battery that isn't fairly new. I've done it a million times installing...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-10-2008, 10:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 516
Posted By Trick414

Re: first modifications

Here's a repost of what I put in a different thread. This is just a general guide to get you started, not the definitive answer:

Get your steering, suspension and brakes up to snuff before you...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-09-2008, 08:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,295
Posted By Trick414

Re: Failed smog check

Here's a thread that I did a few months ago on the rag joint replacement.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/suspension-chassis/466467-rag-joint-replacement-gory.html
Forum: TBI
12-08-2008, 06:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,674
Posted By Trick414

Re: Sooty spark plugs...ignition system problems

Although I might not be able to help you, I have a feeling of what is coming:

What year/engine/FI type/etc. did you originally have in the vehicle?

Did you get a new chip once you put the...
Forum: TBI
12-08-2008, 06:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,048
Posted By Trick414

Re: 305 tbi timing ?

My 1991 RS 305 TBI has this label: So, set it at 0 degrees...

http://webpages.charter.net/trick50/Images/Labels/VECI.JPG
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-08-2008, 05:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,295
Posted By Trick414

Re: Failed smog check

I had the same problem with my 91 RS TBI. I was told Cat and EGR. Replaced the Cat, EGR Valve, O2 sensor, and EGR Solenoid and just barely passed. I also did the valve stem seals in there,...
Forum: DFI and ECM
12-06-2008, 09:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 744
Posted By Trick414

Re: What scanner to get?

That's a jumper cable for a professional tech tool. A mechanic will have a generic scan tool and use a jumper like that for the different cars. It won't do you any good.

If you have a laptop with...
Forum: Exhaust
12-06-2008, 09:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 816
Posted By Trick414

Re: New exhaust see if it gives you any ideas

five7kid means: the OP needs to replace his valve stem seals.

Worn out stem seals are what is causing the white smoke from the exhaust.

It's a fairly inexpensive project if you do it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-06-2008, 08:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,636
Posted By Trick414

Re: 92 Z28 350 TPI cooling question...

Drop $60 for an ALDL cable, or make one up for $10.

Beg/borrow/steal a laptop and read what the ECU sees from the CTS for temperature. If you don't get a good feeling, replace the CTS. It should...
Forum: TBI
12-05-2008, 03:41 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,717
Posted By Trick414

Re: Custom TBI overhaul kits

PM sent, thanks.
Forum: TBI
12-03-2008, 09:25 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,717
Posted By Trick414

Re: Custom TBI overhaul kits

Heck, just tell me where to send my complete TBI unit and it is on its way!

I've been looking at turbocity.com already, so I'll be glad to send it to you for a refurbish.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-03-2008, 06:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 432
Posted By Trick414

Re: Performance Upgrades

Here's a repost of what I put in a different thread. This is just a general guide to get you started, not the definitive answer:

Get your steering, suspension and brakes up to snuff before you...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-02-2008, 09:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 614
Posted By Trick414

Re: Jacking The Front End Of A 305

I put my car up on ramps all the time, but I have never driven it up the ramps. I don't want to mess with the starter blocks, etc. I use the nice subframe spot on each side.

So, I just jack...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-29-2008, 05:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 676
Posted By Trick414

Re: Budget & Lost What To Do! Help Please?

Here's a different school of thought, but I think most members will agree to:

Get your steering, suspension and brakes up to snuff before you start diving into the power mods.

Obviously, I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-27-2008, 12:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 884
Posted By Trick414

Re: Here is some help with a bogging 305

What 4 codes did you get?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-27-2008, 12:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 574
Posted By Trick414

Re: I Nearly Destroyed A Perfectly Good Engine, I Think.

The exhaust valves are up in the head, not down in the exhaust manifold.

So no, I don't think there is a way a bit of metal got to the exhaust valve. I'm not sure the geometry is right for even...
Forum: TBI
11-24-2008, 05:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,334
Posted By Trick414

Re: Advice for mild 305 upgrades/ resto plan

Here's the site:

http://www.dynamicefi.com/

You'll have to get into tuning one way or another once you do a cam swap. This is just one option. I think it is the most elegant option,...
Forum: TBI
11-23-2008, 09:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,334
Posted By Trick414

Re: Advice for mild 305 upgrades/ resto plan

That's nearly my exact same list.

The only difference is I did the Posi 3.42 swap after suspension. I'd recommend it highly. You can see my posts on it here:
...
Forum: Exhaust
11-21-2008, 04:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 813
Posted By Trick414

Re: Piecing together new exhaust...see any problems?

Well, that would make sense and solve the mystery.

However, none of the literature I've seen about the MAC pipe calls out TPI only.

In fact, I clearly explained the vehicle's specs to the...
Forum: Exhaust
11-19-2008, 07:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 813
Posted By Trick414

Re: Piecing together new exhaust...see any problems?

Well, there are some problems.

First, I decided on a Magnaflow SS cat-back. I checked their website and found a local dealer they recommend. I talked with him and he gave me a good price for...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-12-2008, 09:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 615
Posted By Trick414

Re: Steering/turning issue

The hydroplaning and the play in the steering gives it away.

If you have new tires, and you are still having problems, then your tires aren't tracking true to each other. This will definitely...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-10-2008, 04:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,816
Posted By Trick414

Re: 91 Firebird V8 TBI L03 VECI Label

This is from a 91 Camaro L03 Auto. As far as I know, they should be the same, but someone else can chime in if I'm wrong.

http://webpages.charter.net/trick50/Images/Labels/EMISSIONS.JPG

VECI...
Forum: Exhaust
11-08-2008, 10:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 961
Posted By Trick414

Re: Manifold painting

I wish I could tell you for sure, but I'm almost certain that the 8oz can will do the trick.

But, yeah, it is expensive.
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