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Forum: V6
05-25-2012, 05:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 794
Posted By DimebagD

3.1L computer question

I will be swapping my 2.8L out of my 86 firebird and will be putting in a 3.1 out of a 92 camaro. Is it possible to swap the computers as well as the engines to have the 3.1L computer run the engine...
Forum: V6
07-26-2011, 11:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 593
Posted By DimebagD

Re: 2.8 not making enough power

Timing is couple degrees ahead of 10*. The closer it gets to 10, the worse the problem gets.



Wouldn't a vacuum leak have to be huge for just the power steering to make the engine stall?? I...
Forum: V6
07-26-2011, 08:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 593
Posted By DimebagD

2.8 not making enough power

I'm really running out of ideas of what could be wrong with my car. Its an 86 firebird with a 2.8L. Problems started last summer when the car seemed like it was slipping when it was shifting. I...
Forum: V6
09-18-2010, 02:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,263
Posted By DimebagD

Re: 2.8L problems, need some advice

The ICM came with the grease and I put all of it on the base of the distributor and the ICM itself.

I just mentioned that the additional load makes it want to stall or actually stall is because I...
Forum: V6
09-18-2010, 01:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,263
Posted By DimebagD

Re: 2.8L problems, need some advice

Checked for vacuum leaks again and still couldn't find any. Checked the MAF too and the orange film does look like it's abit warped but when i hold it in direct light it doesn't look that bad. I...
Forum: V6
09-17-2010, 10:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,263
Posted By DimebagD

Re: 2.8L problems, need some advice

Its exactly that kind of noise, but is it supposed to do that when the car is turned off?

I remember seeing something about an idle relearn ill try to find it
Forum: V6
09-17-2010, 10:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,263
Posted By DimebagD

Re: 2.8L problems, need some advice

I was trying to find some vacuum leaks with propane but couldn't really find any. I also changed some of those plastic vacuum hoses just to be on the safe side. Also when my friend came to look at...
Forum: V6
09-17-2010, 08:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,263
Posted By DimebagD

Re: 2.8L problems, need some advice

Found out it was hollowed out
Forum: V6
09-17-2010, 07:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,263
Posted By DimebagD

2.8L problems, need some advice

First off my car is an 86 firebird, 2.8L. A while back my car started losing power and would have alot of trouble reving past ~3500 RPM. It would also stall sometimes when I came to a stop.
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Forum: V6
07-20-2010, 04:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 781
Posted By DimebagD

Cruise control delete question

I got an 86 2.8L firebird and I seem to have a vacuum leak which I think is causing me all kinds of problems. I think the leak is somewhere near the cruise control (it never worked and never used...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-14-2010, 08:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 479
Posted By DimebagD

Re: transmission trouble - need help

Only thing is I'm looking into doing an engine/transmission swap over the winter so I don't want to have to dump money into this trans, would like to patch it up for cheap so I can keep it running...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-14-2010, 07:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 479
Posted By DimebagD

Re: transmission trouble - need help

so if I need new fluid and filter I pretty much need a rebuild? Or are there any high mileage fluids or any additives that can help too?

Also I tried the TV cable adjustment and still no luck. ...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-13-2010, 08:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 479
Posted By DimebagD

transmission trouble - need help

First off my car is an 86 firebird with 2.8L engine and automatic transmission.

Couple days ago my car started acting up, whenever I give it gas the transmission seems to slip once it reaches...
Forum: Interior
03-19-2010, 03:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 630
Posted By DimebagD

Re: hatch motor swap help please...

Try checking www.top-downsolutions.com (http://www.top-downsolutions.com/)
They have bunch of PDF's that helped me with my hatch motor
Forum: Electronics
01-31-2010, 09:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,063
Posted By DimebagD

Re: Pull down motor question

I've checked all the fuses not too long ago but I havent checked if its getting power. I assumed it is since the light in the trunk works. I'll be checking what you said when I get the chance. I...
Forum: Electronics
01-31-2010, 04:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,063
Posted By DimebagD

Re: Pull down motor question

My latch has always been stuck in the down position. Ive tried pressing the switch while it was in the car and nothing happened. Would a broken housing / guides cause the problem?
Forum: Electronics
01-31-2010, 01:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,063
Posted By DimebagD

Pull down motor question

I've finally got around to fixing my hatch pulldown. My trunk hasn't been closed in probably over a year.

I got the instructions off of topdown solutions and I took apart the whole thing. The...
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