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Forum: Interior
08-02-2015, 11:07 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 58,596
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: hatch pull down motor wont close

Whoa! Talk about a blast from the past! That post was from 2009. Sorry to say my Camaro only lasted another year before my girlfriend decided to tangle with a Suzuki, and I never did get a good...
Forum: Interior
05-25-2012, 07:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 19,282
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: Loose Steering Wheel Tilt Mechanism?

If it's stubborn about going into the connector piece between the column and the gearbox, you might need some sandpaper and a negotiator (rubber mallet). As far as I know, the columns were the same...
Forum: Interior
05-25-2012, 07:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 19,282
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: Loose Steering Wheel Tilt Mechanism?

Yes. If possible, try and get the little black box out of the same car. I didn't and had to bypass mine manually (which is probably easier than swapping boxes).

Basically, the pass key box looks...
Forum: Interior
05-23-2012, 11:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 19,282
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: Loose Steering Wheel Tilt Mechanism?

Swap out a whole new column and do it yourself. The parts are relatively easy to find, and it's a pretty simple to do as a whole (already wrote a procedure on this thread). Trying to fix a floppy...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
03-26-2012, 10:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 365
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: Looking for a few parts

Oh, sorry it took me so long to reply. My email notifications are messed up, I guess. The email was coming in from Detroit, though... maybe I just keyed it in wrong.

Anyhow, I've got most of the...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
03-17-2012, 07:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 365
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: Looking for a few parts

Email sent.
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
03-12-2012, 03:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 686
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: Looking for complete Dash

Ive got an 89 Camaro Parts car that has the whole dash still in it. If you're still interested, let me know. You can have the whole car for $50 bucks if you don't mind driving up to Ann Arbor to get...
Forum: Interior
02-28-2012, 09:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,499
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: modernizing the interior?

Actually, the term is pretty common - Butthurt that is - for the internet, at least. It means spanked.

I think he was expecting a board full of other... teenagers. As a twenty something dude, I...
Forum: Fabrication
02-05-2012, 09:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,568
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: Damage that looks good? How did it happen i wonder.

I saw something like this happen to an old cavalier when the muffler rotted out and hot gases poured upward. It's enough to melt stuff. Theoretically, the characteristics of how the gas escaped out...
Forum: Fabrication
02-05-2012, 09:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,256
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: Anybody ever do this?

:yup:

You've got to be a competent welder, too. You really need a TIG. ARC or Wire fed are more likely to cause heat deformation unless you're very careful. THAT ASIDE - It's been done before and...
Forum: Fabrication
02-05-2012, 09:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 20,991
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: custom 3rd gen pictures

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5137/5484587500_4ee017f6c4.jpg

I think this is the only good aftermarket design I've ever seen.
Forum: Interior
02-05-2012, 09:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,499
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: modernizing the interior?

Seconded. Personally, I prefer the stock dash setup, but I've seen lots of 4th gen swaps.

Had some luck with racing seats, also....
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
02-05-2012, 07:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 318
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: hatch motor (found one...thx)

Good deal. They've always been a pain, in my experience.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-05-2012, 06:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 707
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: 88 Iroc idles rough

It differs state by state down here. Here in Michigan, there's none (so I always delete them).

The Haynes Manuals are pretty good but some of the more in-depth stuff you'll need to come here for.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-05-2012, 01:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 707
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: 88 Iroc idles rough

Yeah, Welcome.

I've read a lot of rough/stalling posts - it's pretty common. When I had trouble with mine at stop lights, deleting the EGR system did the trick. You might also look into...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
02-04-2012, 05:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 318
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: hatch motor

If you're just looking for the motor without gears, housing, etc I've got one from an 89 RS. Works. $25. about 30-45 mins from 48098.
Forum: Camaros for Sale
02-03-2012, 03:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,316
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: 1988 iroc z 1800

I wish this thing was closer to Michigan...

Interested in trade for a pickup truck? Meet in Iowa or Nebraska?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-15-2011, 07:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 920
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: Smoke at starting.

It would be a good first crack-into-the-engine project. There's plenty of resources on the net, and if you're careful, it should be fine.

If you can stand to have your car out of commission for a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-15-2011, 07:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,504
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: My car surges!! What could cause this??

I don't want to be the bearer of bad news... but it could be transmission issues. The 700r4's are really well built, but if you're slipping out of gear, it could cause your RPM's to spike. You should...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-15-2011, 07:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 812
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: Live in ca, register in Az???

Man, I'm not a huge fan of snow, but I'm glad I live in MI, where there's no vehicle inspections.

There are multiple threads on here for passing smog tests, though. Though I've never had to, I've...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-15-2011, 07:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 528
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: 89 L98, idles for 3 seconds then...

Yep. MAF's happen.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-10-2011, 10:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 925
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: please help! car wont start need ideas

This sounds like a connection issue. The starter pulls a really high amperage, and all that juice has to get back to the battery. Something seemingly small can tip the resistance just high enough to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-10-2011, 10:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 682
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: 90rs wont start ahhhhhh

That's usually a failed/failing clutch in the compressor assembly itself... Though I don't know that unplugging it would free it up if that's the issue. I dont know enough about these AC systems to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-10-2011, 10:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 682
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: 90rs wont start ahhhhhh

Yeah, I would look behind the bezel. If your pressure drops to zero at idle it would be indicative of a larger problem.

Could be wrong, though. There's a lot of guys on these boards that know a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-10-2011, 10:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 682
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: 90rs wont start ahhhhhh

Your oil pressure dropping at idle once its warm is normal to a certain extent. Low oil pressure usually means you've sprung a leak and risking critical engine failure.

If memory serves the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-08-2011, 06:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 682
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: 90rs wont start ahhhhhh

Interesting issue. I can't recall off hand which two terminals to short to get engine codes. Could you have picked the wrong two? Maybe check that, and leave the wire in there while it's blinking.
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-08-2011, 05:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 584
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: Unlikely to start issue

I don't mean to be the a-hole that just skimmed through the thread, but could it be a corroded battery terminal?
Forum: Signature Pictures and PhotoShop Requests
06-13-2011, 02:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 526
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: Time for a new Sig

I think I could do more with the source images rather than screen grabbing them. Got any of them?
Forum: Signature Pictures and PhotoShop Requests
06-13-2011, 02:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 567
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

A Thirdgen Piece I did

Hello Thirdgen.org-

This is a piece I did for school, for a project related to the Woodward Dream Cruise. Any thoughts? It's kinda my personal love letter to Third Gens...

I didn't even know...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
05-08-2011, 01:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 394
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: WTB weather striping

I have a set of T Top seals, along with hatch and door seals. I'm asking $75 for everything plus shipping. Used. Great working condition. T Top and Hatch seals are near mint, door seals are working,...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
04-23-2011, 03:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 581
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

TTop & Hatch Weather Seal Set

T Top and Hatch Weather Seals.

Asking Price - $75 + Shipping. Good condition. Don't leak. One tear on passenger side, along the front windshield, which is superficial.

I currently have two...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
04-23-2011, 03:19 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,435
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: PARTING OUT 89 Camaro rs 305

I have two competing offers for weather seals, and I am going to open up another thread for this.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/exterior-parts-sale/611978-ttop-hatch-weather-seal.html
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
04-22-2011, 11:04 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,435
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: PARTING OUT 89 Camaro rs 305

Visualhollywood-

Shipping comes to about $38 to the lower 48.

As you can see in the pictures, the crack is less than 4 inches long. In my opinion it's unnoticeable. I also included another...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
04-22-2011, 10:17 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,435
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: PARTING OUT 89 Camaro rs 305

A sale is currently pending for the T Top weather seal, at $40 +shipping, or as part of a set with the hatch and door seals for $75 + Shipping. The buyer hasn't put a deposit on it or anything so I'm...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
04-21-2011, 06:35 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,435
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: PARTING OUT 89 Camaro rs 305

Yes, all the plastic is in good shape, none is carpet covered I believe. I dont have door sill panels in good shape, however, but the whole back wrap assembly I've got. I have two dome light...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
04-18-2011, 09:50 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,435
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: PARTING OUT 89 Camaro rs 305

PM sent.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
04-18-2011, 12:11 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,435
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: PARTING OUT 89 Camaro rs 305

Yeah, definitely! I'm about 20 mins. from the bridge. I don't have a current passport, but my friend has a super drivers license (He was dating a girl in Canada). I'm sure he'd do that for me.

As...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
04-18-2011, 12:01 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,435
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: PARTING OUT 89 Camaro rs 305

Got one. The hood latch assembly got mashed in the wreck, but as far as I could tell, the Cable was left unscathed. How's $15 shipped sound?
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
04-17-2011, 05:57 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,435
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: PARTING OUT 89 Camaro rs 305

Indeed it is!
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
04-17-2011, 10:33 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,435
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: PARTING OUT 89 Camaro rs 305

oh, ha. sweet.
Forum: Power Adders
04-14-2011, 01:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 577
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: prochargered TBI?

Thank you for this.
Forum: Power Adders
04-14-2011, 01:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,119
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: Nitrous on a L98

That's actually a pretty hard one to field. There's a lot that can go wrong when you crank up the horse power. Stock pistons should be fine, along with stock crank shaft.

Valve springs would be a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-14-2011, 12:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 371
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: TBI question

My experience has always been that TBI is the happy medium between the reliability and ease of maintenance of a carburetor and the performance of more electric fuel injection systems.

As far as I...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
04-12-2011, 11:43 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,435
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: PARTING OUT 89 Camaro rs 305

How would you feel about a 3.08 gear ratio? I may be acquiring one soon.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
04-11-2011, 10:20 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,435
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: PARTING OUT 89 Camaro rs 305

As far as I know, it's stock, so the 2.73. I'll get out there and check but the 3.23 I had is already gone.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
04-11-2011, 07:30 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,435
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: PARTING OUT 89 Camaro rs 305

Oh, Ron? Right-on. Small world. I was just looking at a red IROC roller in Dearborn Heights. Guy named Mo. Thanks for the input about the carpet.
Forum: Camaros for Sale
04-11-2011, 07:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,127
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: 91 camaro whats it worth?

Yeah, unfortunately the RS 305 doesn't earn it any points for rarity/desirability. It could be more, but from a buyer's perspective it sounds sort of like a 1500-2000 buy to me. If the paint is less...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
04-11-2011, 02:05 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,435
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: PARTING OUT 89 Camaro rs 305

Yeah, I'll get on it, but it might take me a day or two. Anybody every shipped carpet before? Can it be rolled?
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
04-10-2011, 07:22 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,435
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: PARTING OUT 89 Camaro rs 305

...Sorry Guys!! It's a few months late... I kinda fell of the grid over the winter. But I'm back now.



To answer your questions... Yes, I have an ebrake handle. It's in fine shape above the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-26-2011, 09:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 373
Posted By 89Camaro89MI

Re: starter help plz...

Here's an item number from Eastwood. I'd call em first to check.

Item #11728
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