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Forum: Cooling
01-09-2010, 07:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,431
Posted By LarsZ28

Re: tpi and thermostat housing

So is your engine warming up normally now, with the new thermostat installed? I cant remember what I used, but I think I just an open ended spanner to remove the thermostat housing bolts.
Forum: TPI
12-19-2007, 02:29 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,963
Posted By LarsZ28

Re: Buying a new starter soon! check this one out!

I was under the car when the UPS guy turned up with the starter... I thought "What could this be?? The box is too small to be the starter motor I ordered?!" Anyway, yep it was the starter motor :D A...
Forum: TPI
12-18-2007, 04:07 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,963
Posted By LarsZ28

Re: Buying a new starter soon! check this one out!

I bought a CVR Mini Starter.. I had similar issues with the leads not reaching, but they CAN be "pulled" to get some slack so they reach. If you look on the engine crossmember there should be a...
Forum: Exhaust
12-18-2007, 03:56 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,926
Posted By LarsZ28

Re: Hooker 2460 or 2055's?? whats the diff?

Here's my 2460's with ceramic coating, they slide in with ease from the top (with the way my engine bay is at the moment with the front accessories removed).
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-28-2007, 03:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,634
Posted By LarsZ28

Re: roller rockers? bad?

This might be extremely obvious, but rev it with the PVC pulled out of the valve cover and your thumb over the PCV hole.



*Edit. Ok I just saw that Five7kid had already mentioned that.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-22-2007, 06:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 809
Posted By LarsZ28

Re: What factory valvetrain gear should I throw away when changing valve springs?

Can you use two shims in the one pocket? Or must you use only one that is the right thickness that you require?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-20-2007, 07:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 809
Posted By LarsZ28

Re: What factory valvetrain gear should I throw away when changing valve springs?

Thankyou so much Sofa...

It's an all original L98, this is the first time the valve covers have even been removed.

So for all valves I can throw away the oil shields?

And for the exhaust...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-20-2007, 03:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 809
Posted By LarsZ28

What factory valvetrain gear should I throw away when changing valve springs?

I am installing Comp Cam 918-16 valve springs on my midly-stock L98 87 GTA.

I also bought new comp cam retainers and locks and 2 packs of different size shims.

What factory gear can I throw...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-09-2007, 08:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,616
Posted By LarsZ28

Re: Which comp cam spring to use with Stock L98 cam

Thanks Infernal, would buying tall valve covers fix the clearance problem with the pro magnum rockers? Such as these...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-09-2007, 08:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,616
Posted By LarsZ28

Re: Which comp cam spring to use with Stock L98 cam

The stock cam isnt going to be in the motor forever.. I may change it out in a year or so.. The pro magnum roller rockers arent going to do any damage in the meantime with the stock cam are they?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-09-2007, 08:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,616
Posted By LarsZ28

Re: Which comp cam spring to use with Stock L98 cam

Why not. The full roller rockers will be a big improvement over the factory rockers, sure I'm not going to see full benefits when using them with the stock cam, but its definately an improvement over...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-09-2007, 06:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,616
Posted By LarsZ28

Re: Which comp cam spring to use with Stock L98 cam

I was not aware of that!!!! Thanks Sofa!

I live in Australia, so I would be a little upset when I recieved all my parts and found that out!!!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-09-2007, 06:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,616
Posted By LarsZ28

Re: Which comp cam spring to use with Stock L98 cam

Thanks Sofa!

Ok, I already have the felpro valve stem seals, I bought the ones you said for the intake (positive type), and I have the umbrella type for the exh valves.

This is what is in my...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-09-2007, 05:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,616
Posted By LarsZ28

Which comp cam spring to use with Stock L98 cam

I've searched and searched..

I am replacing my valve stem seals and installing some pro magnum roller rockers on my 87 L98 in my GTA. So I thought I might aswell change the stock 100,000 mile...
Forum: Exhaust
08-20-2007, 08:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,740
Posted By LarsZ28

Re: True dual, lowered 3rd gen..just look!!

It's my understanding that TRUE duals means that there is ONE pipe runnning from each header and they never meet.. Now adding a X pipe or a H pipe confuses things a little, and its purely opinion if...
Forum: Exhaust
08-20-2007, 06:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,740
Posted By LarsZ28

Re: True dual, lowered 3rd gen..just look!!

True duals are when the pipes NEVER become one.. its a nice twin setup.. but not true duals.
Forum: Electronics
03-30-2007, 06:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 509
Posted By LarsZ28

Re: No Headlights or interior power NEED MAJOR HELP!

Awesome, glad I could help..
Forum: Electronics
03-01-2007, 05:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 509
Posted By LarsZ28

Ok, this same thing happened to me a few weeks...

Ok, this same thing happened to me a few weeks ago on my 87 GTA.

Both fusible links turned out to be OK.

Now, under the drivers side dash, pull off the panel under the steering column etc, and...
Forum: Exhaust
02-11-2007, 05:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 605
Posted By LarsZ28

I have the same SFC's. But not installed yet. I'm...

I have the same SFC's. But not installed yet. I'm considering SLP 1-3/4 headers. Does the SLP Y pipe even come close to fitting? Or is it a complete write-off with those SFC's? Can you post some...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-03-2007, 03:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 968
Posted By LarsZ28

I wouldnt add water if it is a concrete mix.. ...

I wouldnt add water if it is a concrete mix..

Compressed air would be my first choice.
Forum: Electronics
01-05-2007, 06:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 388
Posted By LarsZ28

If the headlight motors run, but the headlights...

If the headlight motors run, but the headlights struggle to go up, then 99% of the time it is the 3 bushings in the headlight motor housing. The factory ones tend to turn to powder after time. You...
Forum: Body
12-22-2006, 03:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 474
Posted By LarsZ28

It's all explained pretty well here.... ...

It's all explained pretty well here....

https://www.thirdgen.org/windowadjust
Forum: Body
10-01-2006, 06:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,959
Posted By LarsZ28

Personally, I'd go with the GM ones. I have no...

Personally, I'd go with the GM ones. I have no experience with the other type, but you cant go wrong with the GM original ones..
Forum: Body
07-18-2006, 05:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,476
Posted By LarsZ28

Take a look at this.....

Take a look at this.. https://www.thirdgen.org/windowadjust

and then this.... https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/body-interior/124084-window-door-rattles-observation.html
Forum: Interior
07-18-2006, 04:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,014
Posted By LarsZ28

How is the flap door attached to the heater box?...

How is the flap door attached to the heater box? How do you remove it without removing the heater box?
Forum: Interior
07-15-2006, 08:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,014
Posted By LarsZ28

Can anyone help with this?! I'm in the same boat...

Can anyone help with this?! I'm in the same boat :(
Forum: Body
07-15-2006, 07:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 507
Posted By LarsZ28

I would also like to know how to replace that...

I would also like to know how to replace that lever that the hot/cold slider cable connects to at the heater box. Mine is broken, and I'm nore sure how to go about replacing it?

Help muchly...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
06-23-2006, 06:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,291
Posted By LarsZ28

I thought all GTA's were 350's?

I thought all GTA's were 350's?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-16-2005, 06:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,004
Posted By LarsZ28

Thanks guys, I guess I just dont want to take too...

Thanks guys, I guess I just dont want to take too much metal off that lip, so much that its noticeable over stock.

86irocboss, do you have some pics of your wheels before and after you fixed them??
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-12-2005, 10:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,004
Posted By LarsZ28

The wheels are for sale and just curious what you...

The wheels are for sale and just curious what you guys thought. I havent bought them yet. I'd want to get them looking new again, and wasnt sure if it was possible.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-12-2005, 09:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,004
Posted By LarsZ28

Does this IROC wheel look repairable?

Do you think this wheel could be fixed to look new again?
Forum: Exhaust
04-15-2004, 07:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,493
Posted By LarsZ28

What are Hooker Aerochamber mufflers made from? How long will it last?

Curious to know what the Hooker Aerochamber mufflers are made from? And how long it will last under my car until the paint starts to flake on it, or it starts to rust etc?

Thanks
Forum: Exhaust
04-14-2004, 07:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 689
Posted By LarsZ28

I'm curious also.. is that the muffler to suit a...

I'm curious also.. is that the muffler to suit a 82-92 camaro?!
Forum: Body
05-10-2003, 08:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 674
Posted By LarsZ28

That baby formula has no doubt soaked through the...

That baby formula has no doubt soaked through the carpet to the the underlay and floorpan... Take the carpet out.. Steamcleaning will not suck it all up.. Sure its a bit more work.. but it will be...
Forum: Body
05-09-2003, 09:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 674
Posted By LarsZ28

Take the carpet out. Get hold of a high...

Take the carpet out.
Get hold of a high pressure hose and some sort of carpet cleaner or even clothing detergent.
Scrub and scrub with a brush... then high pressure that baby!!
Repeat if...
Forum: Body
04-29-2003, 07:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,523
Posted By LarsZ28

Maybe its the glare off the freshly waxed paint :)

Maybe its the glare off the freshly waxed paint :)
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-20-2003, 09:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 547
Posted By LarsZ28

Uh o.. What about where the brake line bolts to...

Uh o.. What about where the brake line bolts to the brake caliper? Is that different?? I just swapped A arms (with balljoints and brakes etc attached) from a 92 camaro into my 83 camaro, And I just...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-15-2003, 10:03 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 597
Posted By LarsZ28

All 82-92 brake boosters interchangeable?

I put a 92 Brake booster into my 83 Z28. I'm not sure if the 92 had rear disc or a drum setup. My 83 has a rear drum setup. Is there any difference in the booster???
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-11-2003, 09:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,374
Posted By LarsZ28

Here's mine with 295's on the rear...

Here's mine with 295's on the rear...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-05-2003, 11:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,374
Posted By LarsZ28

I have 265's on the front, and 295's on the...

I have 265's on the front, and 295's on the rear.. All on 15 X 7 Z28 rims. Was like that when I bought the car.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-27-2003, 05:38 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 908
Posted By LarsZ28

From the ground to the top of the front wheel...

From the ground to the top of the front wheel arch, its 23.5 inches
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-25-2003, 06:20 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 908
Posted By LarsZ28

Doh, my car looks like that now.. and is has...

Doh, my car looks like that now.. and is has springs etc in there..

Havent driven it yet with these springs, need to bleed the brakes!
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-24-2003, 04:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 489
Posted By LarsZ28

And here it is after the new springs were put...

And here it is after the new springs were put in....
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-24-2003, 04:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 489
Posted By LarsZ28

Well here is the car before the spring change....

Well here is the car before the spring change....
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-23-2003, 06:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 489
Posted By LarsZ28

Thanks guys, I put the springs in, and WOAH, talk...

Thanks guys, I put the springs in, and WOAH, talk about low, I have 24" from the top of the wheel arch to the ground, and the tyre is the same height as the fender.. Luckily I didnt assume they were...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-23-2003, 12:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 489
Posted By LarsZ28

Does this look like a stock 91-92 Spring or aftermarket?

I have a 92 RS parts car, I took the springs out of it, to put into my 83 Z28. The springs look TOTALLY different. I was going to cut one coil off the 92 springs to lower the car a little.. but then...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-05-2003, 05:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 569
Posted By LarsZ28

Without proper water flow, you will scratch the...

Without proper water flow, you will scratch the car, plain and simple. People manage to lightly scuff they paint with flowing water and a sponge. Without sufficient water, you will be rubbing the...
Forum: Body
02-27-2003, 05:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,234
Posted By LarsZ28

Yeah, I suggest you use 85-90 side GFX to...

Yeah, I suggest you use 85-90 side GFX to "nicely" cut a hole in :)
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-23-2003, 02:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,402
Posted By LarsZ28

Thanks guys for the input.. ..I have recently...

Thanks guys for the input.. ..I have recently installed a XE268 cam, brakes feel the same at idle etc.. but this canister is going back on first thing in the morning :)

Thanks again guys.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-22-2003, 11:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,402
Posted By LarsZ28

That small canister on the brake booster vacuum line. What does it do?

What does that small cannister do, that sits in the rubber vacuum line from the brake booster to the engine manifold?

My mechanic removed it, saying I didnt need it.. But I still have it.. Should...
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