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Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-08-2001, 10:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 407
Posted By coach

OOPS. Sorry about all of the posts. The message...

OOPS. Sorry about all of the posts. The message acted like it wasn't submitted.

[This message has been edited by coach (edited December 08, 2001).]
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-08-2001, 09:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 407
Posted By coach

OOPS! [This message has been edited by...

OOPS!

[This message has been edited by coach (edited December 08, 2001).]
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-08-2001, 09:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 407
Posted By coach

Exactly, a73camaro. You couldn't just drop it in...

Exactly, a73camaro. You couldn't just drop it in and go. You would need all the stuff to make it work,like you said. And who knows what kind of block it was designed for. It's probably just an exotic...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-27-2001, 08:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 519
Posted By coach

Tas, that car looks sweet. Nice paint. Are you...

Tas, that car looks sweet. Nice paint. Are you running a fourth gen rear? Also, are you using aftermarket springs?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-26-2001, 04:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 440
Posted By coach

I've ordered a poly tranny mount from Summit in...

I've ordered a poly tranny mount from Summit in the past. You may want to call the parts stores if you need the mount in a hurry. When I needed some sway bar end links, both Autozone and O'Reilly...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-24-2001, 11:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 579
Posted By coach

I'm sorry to hear that you're still having...

I'm sorry to hear that you're still having trouble getting it started. It is frustrating isn't it?

If the starter sounds like it is spinning like normal, then your battery is probably o.k.. If in...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-23-2001, 08:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 486
Posted By coach

I had a similar rattling problem when going over...

I had a similar rattling problem when going over small bumps. It kind of sounded like if you had a bunch of coins in your hand and shook them. It turned out to be bad sway bar(stabilizer bar) end...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-22-2001, 09:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 363
Posted By coach

When my tranny mount went bad, I would hear a...

When my tranny mount went bad, I would hear a loud thud(under the car) when I would accelerate from a dead stop. I went ahead and bought a polyurethane mount.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-21-2001, 02:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,760
Posted By coach

I do agree with you RB in checking out the simple...

I do agree with you RB in checking out the simple things firsts(fluids, connections, filters, etc). Batteries don't like to sit around unused. The terminals could be corroded. But he says that the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-21-2001, 01:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,760
Posted By coach

On the show "motorweek", the mechanic did a...

On the show "motorweek", the mechanic did a segment on unseizing a motor. If I remember correctly, he took out all of the spark plugs, and disconnected the ignition system. I'm not too sure how you'd...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-20-2001, 11:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,760
Posted By coach

Can you give a little more information? Has...

Can you give a little more information?
Has this car been driven regularly?
Has it just been taken out of storage?
If you've been using the car regularly, have you noticed any...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-12-2001, 09:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,405
Posted By coach

Here's a couple of ideas; long shots though....

Here's a couple of ideas; long shots though. There's a recall out for fuel tanks on thirdgens(where the filler neck meets the tank leaks can occur; or something to that effect). Well, If the car was...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-12-2001, 02:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 376
Posted By coach

Poly bushings are supposed to last longer than...

Poly bushings are supposed to last longer than rubber bushings. I've taken out end link bushings that were so brittle that pieces had already fallen off. Poly bushings aren't susceptible to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-12-2001, 02:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,405
Posted By coach

I've heard that some of the later model thirdgens...

I've heard that some of the later model thirdgens are supposed to have fuel tanks with baffles around the pump. I don't know if only Z-28s have these tanks or if they were standard issue on all late...
Forum: Exhaust
11-11-2001, 06:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 445
Posted By coach

I saw a feature segment that was done on the...

I saw a feature segment that was done on the Magnaflow company(parent company-Car Sound Exhaust...). It was on HotRodTV, I think. Their mufflers look pretty cool. I especially like the fact that the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-11-2001, 06:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 530
Posted By coach

I thought "camaro performers" came out only once...

I thought "camaro performers" came out only once or twice a year. Is it on the shelf regularly(every month)?
Forum: Exhaust
11-11-2001, 04:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 472
Posted By coach

Jza, did you order the cutout, then send it out...

Jza, did you order the cutout, then send it out to be coated; or did you order it already coated?

For some reason, I always thought that those things were smaller. I guess that comes from just...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-10-2001, 10:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 835
Posted By coach

I've been wondering the same thing. I've just...

I've been wondering the same thing. I've just usually had to have one end of the car off the ground. I've used car ramps and jack stands.

How do you get the car off all fours? Do you lift the...
Forum: Exhaust
11-09-2001, 07:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 703
Posted By coach

Sweet looking cars, guys! I like the tips...

Sweet looking cars, guys! I like the tips breathment. I really like the look of the GTA's GFX, nose, and hood. I'm also running a FM 80.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-08-2001, 12:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 449
Posted By coach

As for the car being a little lower on one side,...

As for the car being a little lower on one side, I'd first check to see that the tire pressures are even in the front. I had some bad anti-sway bar end links that caused one side of the car to sit...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-04-2001, 10:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,059
Posted By coach

You're probably going to need a set of headers...

You're probably going to need a set of headers made for that swap. I think Hooker makes a set. Your 454's oil pan may/may not clear the crossmember. Then there are the engine mounts. You also have to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-04-2001, 10:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 386
Posted By coach

It looks harder than it actually is. You should...

It looks harder than it actually is. You should be able to reach the front wires/plugs from under the hood. I found it easier to get to the rear ones from underneath the car. SAFETY FIRST! Use a good...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-04-2001, 07:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 347
Posted By coach

Hey, you tricked me! I thought you meant...

Hey, you tricked me! I thought you meant blown/supercharged https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/smile.gif

All kidding aside. Like the posts above me have stated, the blown 305 may have some...
Forum: Exhaust
10-29-2001, 05:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 403
Posted By coach

Yeah, I checked out that page before. But, thanks...

Yeah, I checked out that page before. But, thanks again. You know I called Competition Engineering a while back about that blue Track Bar Brace and the gentleman I spoke to didn't know about the...
Forum: Exhaust
10-28-2001, 10:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 403
Posted By coach

ok,ok. Point taken. I kinda figured it was a...

ok,ok. Point taken. I kinda figured it was a little off the wall. I'll just save up for headers and hi-flow cat. The guy at an exhaust shop, I went to, said he'd fab up a dual exhaust with side...
Forum: Exhaust
10-28-2001, 09:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 403
Posted By coach

On a previous Camaro I put on a hi-flow cat with...

On a previous Camaro I put on a hi-flow cat with the same muffler(and the sound did get a bit louder), so that is an option. But I was going to wait until the stock one went bad. About the only...
Forum: Exhaust
10-28-2001, 08:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 403
Posted By coach

Should I mod FM 80series?

My engine is a 305TBI with stock manifolds and cat. I've got 2-1/2" pipe going to FM 80 series(2-1/2"in,dual 2-1/2"out). I like the sound at idle and at WOT(especially since I moded the stock air...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-27-2001, 09:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 345
Posted By coach

If only I knew how to spell the sound that Homer...

If only I knew how to spell the sound that Homer Simpson makes when he drools. https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/smile.gif

I like the color on the camaro better. I also think that the wheels...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-25-2001, 09:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 982
Posted By coach

Fordcrusher, I do see your point; and I...

Fordcrusher, I do see your point; and I understand your reason for chuckling. Even though GM could alter one of their smaller models and call it a Z-28, I don't think it would happen(as far as using...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-24-2001, 12:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 375
Posted By coach

On my engine, the tensioner is right next to the...

On my engine, the tensioner is right next to the a/c compressor. It consists of two metal circles. One is the wheel that puts the tension on the belt, and the other is grey in color and it has the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-23-2001, 09:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 982
Posted By coach

In my opinion, the buzzword in the automotive...

In my opinion, the buzzword in the automotive industry is "retro". Ford has the new Thunderbird(or is it the '49?); when they redesigned the Mustang, they took ques from the first gen model. Chrysler...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-23-2001, 05:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 375
Posted By coach

Is it the one long serpentine belt that spins all...

Is it the one long serpentine belt that spins all of the accessories; or does your engine have several v-belts. If it is the serpentine belt, right where the belt tensioner is there is a place(a...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-14-2001, 02:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 380
Posted By coach

Cool! Thanks ede!

Cool! Thanks ede!
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-13-2001, 04:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 380
Posted By coach

What are signs of worn tie rods?

I was changing the oil today, and greasing all of the steering fitings. Grease is already seeping out of the seals on the inner and outer tie rods; but, when I tug on them they feel secure(no...
Forum: Electronics
10-11-2001, 12:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 506
Posted By coach

https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/biggrin.gif...

https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/biggrin.gif The a/c works again! Thank you guys for all of your help. Long story short: new blower motor, new relay, new blower switch, and new mode selector...
Forum: Electronics
10-09-2001, 01:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 506
Posted By coach

Thanks IROC&ROLL. Well, today I replaced the...

Thanks IROC&ROLL. Well, today I replaced the Blower Switch and it still didn't work. So, I put the old switch back on. With the new switch, I could only use one of the two mounting bolts; but it...
Forum: Electronics
10-07-2001, 08:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 506
Posted By coach

I finished testing the circuits. I ran through...

I finished testing the circuits. I ran through the tests with the engine running(sorry breathment, I didn't see your post until after I checked the circuits) and the a/c on the "norm" position. Here...
Forum: Electronics
10-06-2001, 02:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 506
Posted By coach

Thanks for the info guys. I just bought a test...

Thanks for the info guys. I just bought a test light; and I have one question. Should the engine be running when I test the circuits or should I just put the key in the "on" position?

If the...
Forum: Exhaust
10-05-2001, 04:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 596
Posted By coach

Difference between Hooker mufflers?

I'm looking through the Summit catalog and I'm wondering what is the difference between the Aero Chamber and Maximum Flow mufflers in terms of sound? I know that the Max Flow flows more and is a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-05-2001, 01:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 404
Posted By coach

The muffler shop where I took my car used a...

The muffler shop where I took my car used a MIG(Metal Inert Gas) welder, if I'm not mistaken.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-01-2001, 07:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 397
Posted By coach

Once you pull the c-clip out, you also have to...

Once you pull the c-clip out, you also have to take the shiny plastic cap off the shifter button(just pull up on the button). Once you have the button cover off, you will see the dull-colored button....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-30-2001, 02:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 913
Posted By coach

I believe that there was a recall because of...

I believe that there was a recall because of faulty filler necks. I think the problem had something to do with the soldered/welded joint between the filler neck and tank. I don't have the recall # on...
Forum: Electronics
09-30-2001, 12:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 506
Posted By coach

A/C doesn't work

I posted this question on the tech/general engine board and got some help. I'm still having problems with the HVAC, so I thought that I would post here as well, as the problem may be an unforeseen...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-29-2001, 09:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 376
Posted By coach

Vader, I don't own a multitester, so I couldn't...

Vader, I don't own a multitester, so I couldn't test the parts. I asked in my original post about what would I look for in a multitester(for automotive use). There's a local Harbor Freight Company...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-29-2001, 04:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 376
Posted By coach

I need some help. I already replaced the a/c...

I need some help. I already replaced the a/c blower motor & cage assembly, and the blower relay(a/c compressor control relay). I looked at the resistors and they look fine(I really don't know what...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-28-2001, 04:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 376
Posted By coach

Just a quick update. I sprayed more WD40 and some...

Just a quick update. I sprayed more WD40 and some other rust remover on the shaft. I then started to hammer(about medium force) on the tip of the shaft, while holding the fan(cage) with the other...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-28-2001, 03:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 376
Posted By coach

Just removed a/c blower; ran into problem

I just pulled out my old a/c(& heater) blower motor. Where the fan(cage) slips onto the motor shaft, there is supposed to be a nut that needs to be removed. Well, on the old blower there isn't a nut...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-25-2001, 03:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 438
Posted By coach

I had a rattling problem with an '84 Z28. When...

I had a rattling problem with an '84 Z28. When the car would idle in drive, or when I just started to accelerate, there was a rattling sound that was coming from in back of the engine. Once the car...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-24-2001, 03:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 598
Posted By coach

Thanks Vader, and Glenn. I was expecting more...

Thanks Vader, and Glenn. I was expecting more than $50 for a motor, so around $30 isn't that bad. I need to call the parts stores and ask for prices.

Glenn, it's a little weird. The a/c system...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-23-2001, 10:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 598
Posted By coach

Thanks for the info Vader. I can't get around to...

Thanks for the info Vader. I can't get around to checking it today, but I will tomorrow. I forgot to mention that the a/c(heater,etc) doesn't work no matter what speed it's on. I guess I have to go...
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