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Forum: Firebirds Wanted
11-02-2006, 07:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 821
Posted By TekViper

No longer looking for a car, thanks anyway.

No longer looking for a car, thanks anyway.
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
09-02-2006, 12:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 692
Posted By TekViper

Was this the one on ebay? How come you can't sell...

Was this the one on ebay? How come you can't sell it, the price is fantastic for the condition. I would be more interested if you were located closer. Just thinking out loud here but would you be...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
09-01-2006, 11:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,004
Posted By TekViper

Very interested. Is there any signs of rust on...

Very interested. Is there any signs of rust on it? Do you have any pictures?
Forum: Brakes
08-06-2006, 06:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 731
Posted By TekViper

The red brake warning light (what you are calling...

The red brake warning light (what you are calling the parking brake light) also comes on when there is a significant difference in pressure between the front and rear hydraulic brake circuits. From...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-04-2006, 11:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,213
Posted By TekViper

I wonder if he ever checked the fluid level after...

I wonder if he ever checked the fluid level after installing it?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-04-2006, 11:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 801
Posted By TekViper

Someone could have added a drain plug to the pan...

Someone could have added a drain plug to the pan at some point and it decided to fall out? There isn't supposed to be a hole in that trans pan.
Forum: History / Originality
05-13-2006, 06:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,026
Posted By TekViper

By "safety bricks" I hope you mean jackstands?...

By "safety bricks" I hope you mean jackstands? Bricks are the worst thing you can use to hold a car, it doesn't take much for them to split.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-30-2006, 12:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,013
Posted By TekViper

Be careful with putting anything on the threads...

Be careful with putting anything on the threads of head bolts unless it is called for. The teflon paste will change the friction of the bolts going into the head and will let the bolt thread in more...
Forum: Firebirds Wanted
04-14-2006, 06:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 821
Posted By TekViper

Firebird wanted in central NJ, ~3-4k dollars

I am looking for a firebird/transam/formula in central new jersey. I would prefer a 1990 or later but any car in good shape will be considered. I am not too picky on the engine/transmission...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-09-2005, 02:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,671
Posted By TekViper

yeah in the caliper itself where the bolts slide...

yeah in the caliper itself where the bolts slide through, theres little grooves to put rubber orings in. well, at least on a 1990 with base brakes there are. dont know about different years or other...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-08-2005, 08:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,671
Posted By TekViper

make sure the calipers still have the orings in...

make sure the calipers still have the orings in them that go around the caliper bolts. if those get lost, the caliper bolts will rattle against the caliper.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-19-2005, 08:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,023
Posted By TekViper

just curious but what would happen if you tried...

just curious but what would happen if you tried to drive it on the street without it?
Forum: Electronics
02-13-2005, 08:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 931
Posted By TekViper

you probably dont need a new switch. over time...

you probably dont need a new switch. over time they work themselves loose and the connecting rod that switches it from the lever on the steering column has too much slack to "click" it. trace the...
Forum: Electronics
02-13-2005, 08:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 620
Posted By TekViper

yep swap the connectors

yep swap the connectors
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-11-2005, 05:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,380
Posted By TekViper

take the belt completely off all the accessories...

take the belt completely off all the accessories and run the engine (not too long, it will overheat without the water pump spinning. 30 seconds max). If the noise is gone then its one of the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-11-2005, 06:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 727
Posted By TekViper

you wont damage the engine if you spin it the...

you wont damage the engine if you spin it the other way. just get a screwdriver to hold the flywheel, it wont hurt it.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-08-2005, 04:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,618
Posted By TekViper

well one of the transmissions shops was able to...

well one of the transmissions shops was able to locate a replacement clip for me. it is designed so removal of the cable is not nessacery. Great time saver and you dont have to worry about rigging...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-07-2005, 01:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,618
Posted By TekViper

I tried 2 tranny shops, no luck finding the clip...

I tried 2 tranny shops, no luck finding the clip seperately. Looks like ill need to buy the cable. oh well, thanks for the help.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-06-2005, 10:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,618
Posted By TekViper

25 bucks for that little clip? ouch. Do you know...

25 bucks for that little clip? ouch. Do you know if it will slide over the "lug" of the cable, or do i have to cut the lug off the cable and crimp some other kind of stop onto the end?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-06-2005, 07:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,618
Posted By TekViper

well, came up empty handed at pepboys and...

well, came up empty handed at pepboys and autozone. going to try a transmission shop tomorrow, hopefully they have something. For now i just connected the cable to the throttle with some metal wire...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-06-2005, 02:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,618
Posted By TekViper

Throttle valve cable to throttle clip broken

The plastic clip that connects the throttle valve cable to the throttle body broke. Just wondering if this part is available at parts stores? The original clip is slid over the wire between the...
Forum: Electronics
11-07-2004, 07:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,524
Posted By TekViper

No, cars were OBDI until the middle of 95 when...

No, cars were OBDI until the middle of 95 when cars started converting to OBDII. There were some late 95 cars that had OBDII style connectors but the system was still OBDI. Cars from 96 to present...
Forum: Exhaust
10-31-2004, 09:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,005
Posted By TekViper

make sure the vac line to your fuel pressure...

make sure the vac line to your fuel pressure regulator is hooked up and not leaking. if the vac is missing to the regulator, it goes to full fuel pressure. computer should be able to compensate...
Forum: Exhaust
10-31-2004, 06:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,185
Posted By TekViper

KITT holds the secret for true dual exhaust on a thirdgen

I found a video clip of KITT from knight rider doing some stunts and in one of the stunts they do "ski mode" where car gets up and 2 wheels. I noticed that the stunt car has what looks to be like...
Forum: Brakes
10-25-2004, 02:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 644
Posted By TekViper

In that case im just going to use stock calipers,...

In that case im just going to use stock calipers, not the performance ones.

Anyone have opinions on using the hawk and brembo rotor from tire rack vs. brake parts i can get locally?
Forum: Brakes
10-24-2004, 10:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 644
Posted By TekViper

Brake component selection help needed

My 1990 firebird needs a complete brake overhaul. I plan on getting new rotors, drums, calipers, wheel cylinders, pads, shoes and do a fluid flush. Going to leave the brake lines alone (unless brakes...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-27-2004, 11:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 785
Posted By TekViper

did you make sure your tire pressures were even...

did you make sure your tire pressures were even and you are on level ground?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-22-2004, 09:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 832
Posted By TekViper

does the noise go away if you run the engine...

does the noise go away if you run the engine (briefly) with the belt removed? also with the belt removed, spin your accessories by hand and see if you can hear anything out of the ordinary and check...
Forum: Body
05-30-2004, 10:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 628
Posted By TekViper

can a hatch with defrost even be tinted? can you...

can a hatch with defrost even be tinted? can you still use the defroster? i think you would end up with little gaps around each of the defroster grids.
Forum: Body
05-29-2004, 09:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 746
Posted By TekViper

get that tool that charlie posted, it works great!

get that tool that charlie posted, it works great!
Forum: Body
05-29-2004, 09:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 742
Posted By TekViper

pepboys sells headliner material, its called...

pepboys sells headliner material, its called HeadsUp and the grey i got matched the rest of the interior exactly. carefully take the headboard out of the car and remove the old fabric and backing and...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-24-2004, 08:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,642
Posted By TekViper

i like the sidemarkers, goes well with the car...

i like the sidemarkers, goes well with the car for some reason. shaving them off doesnt make it look better and is more of a hazard then anything not to mention getting tickets for it. wouldnt bother...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-24-2004, 06:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 815
Posted By TekViper

its not "staged" per say. the dj guy and the guy...

its not "staged" per say. the dj guy and the guy on the phone with the iroc is the same person. he changes his voice so it sounds like it 2 people talking. the callers that call in think they are...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-19-2004, 10:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 783
Posted By TekViper

big silver thing next to your idler kind of...

big silver thing next to your idler kind of sounds like the alternator but thats kind of hard to mistake for an air pump. what kind of noise is it making?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-18-2004, 05:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 974
Posted By TekViper

i have never seen high pressure a/c line being...

i have never seen high pressure a/c line being secured with hose clamps before. i havent been around around cars for a lot of years tho and maybe that is the way they used to do it but ive never seen...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-18-2004, 04:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 974
Posted By TekViper

thats a pretty big risk you are taking not using...

thats a pretty big risk you are taking not using the appropriate a/c line connection. if that thing lets go and your under the hood it wont be pretty. im also suprised it has held the refrigerent for...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-18-2004, 12:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 484
Posted By TekViper

get new inner and outter bearings with seals....

get new inner and outter bearings with seals. also if your calipers are original its probably not a bad idea to change those too, they arent too expensive. other then that theres nothing really you'd...
Forum: V6
05-11-2004, 10:21 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,711
Posted By TekViper

my question is, why would GM make the manifold...

my question is, why would GM make the manifold they came up with for these engines if just an empty aluminum box would work better and be much cheaper to do? im not trying to be a smart ***, just...
Forum: V6
05-11-2004, 10:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 27,536
Posted By TekViper

only thing useful you can do with the smog pump...

only thing useful you can do with the smog pump is get a kit to turn it into a vacuum pump and create a vacuum in the crankcase. it will help piston rings seal better and can produce as much as 20hp...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-10-2004, 11:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,609
Posted By TekViper

leave the stickers right where they are and go...

leave the stickers right where they are and go over the whole caliper with high temp black gloss spray paint. then you'll have black calipers with red CAMARO letters painted on. i think that would...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-10-2004, 10:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,120
Posted By TekViper

haha that sucks but why did you open the radiator...

haha that sucks but why did you open the radiator cap? that was just dumb and doesnt prove anything.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-02-2004, 08:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 424
Posted By TekViper

the pcv doesnt draw air from any cylinder, it...

the pcv doesnt draw air from any cylinder, it just sits in an opening in the valve cover. you noticed one of your header tubes glowing? pcv has no effect on that at all but you might want to test...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-22-2004, 11:48 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,225
Posted By TekViper

where are you going to put 20 batteries in a...

where are you going to put 20 batteries in a thirdgen?? :D

i saw the show too, it was pretty cool. shame that it kept breaking stuff though.
Forum: Electronics
04-20-2004, 09:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 386
Posted By TekViper

ive been wondering this too.

ive been wondering this too.
Forum: Body
04-03-2004, 06:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 676
Posted By TekViper

i got my headliner fabric at pepboys. they sell...

i got my headliner fabric at pepboys. they sell them in big cardboard boxes with it rolled up inside, called HeadsUp. they have a variety of colors and the grey matched my interior perfectly. black...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-02-2004, 12:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,533
Posted By TekViper

check your fuel pump relay. the fuel pump is tied...

check your fuel pump relay. the fuel pump is tied into both the fuel pump relay and the fuel pressure switch. if your relay is bad the engine will still start when you crank it because it builds oil...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-30-2004, 11:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 369
Posted By TekViper

when you jack your rear off the ground and turn...

when you jack your rear off the ground and turn the wheels do they turn for a long time? properly adjusted drums will prevent the wheel from freewheeling but they shouldnt be tight enough to stop u...
Forum: Body
03-29-2004, 01:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 517
Posted By TekViper

i think thats supposed to happen :cool:

i think thats supposed to happen :cool:
Forum: V6
03-27-2004, 10:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 502
Posted By TekViper

gas gauges are not linear, and for a reason. car...

gas gauges are not linear, and for a reason. car makers purposely design the gauge to read so that it takes longer for the needle to move for the first half of the tank then it does the second half...
Forum: Electronics
03-27-2004, 07:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 550
Posted By TekViper

isnt the thick yellow wire under the steering...

isnt the thick yellow wire under the steering column the airbag wire?
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