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Forum: Body
11-15-2020, 08:49 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,172
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: Want to clarify door hinge pins and bushing replacement process

Thanks, I'll order the correct part # ...
Forum: Body
11-15-2020, 02:18 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,172
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: Want to clarify door hinge pins and bushing replacement process

1993-2002..??
Does this kit works for Thirdgens as well?
Forum: Body
11-14-2020, 10:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,602
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: New Classic Industries Aerowing spoiler

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/580x327/afbeelding_df51238fa8c222477c97e884550ab20db640d278.png
'88 Firebird with Spohn Aerowing, no fitting problems regarding 3th...
Forum: TPI
10-30-2020, 05:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 491
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: Throttle cable ordered, hope its right!

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/pontiac,1987,firebird,5.7l+350cid+v8,1251414,transmission-automatic,detent+cable,8484

$16,90...
Forum: Body
10-21-2020, 11:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 824
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: Emblem Question

Look at the mirrors, it's an Canadian export version.
Explains "Litre", as parts of Canada are French speaking....
(Not many 3 Gens are exported to Europe, and only a very small amount would have...
Forum: Body
10-21-2020, 02:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 824
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: Emblem Question

"Litre" is French.
Rest of Europe spells "Liter".
Forum: European Region
10-16-2020, 12:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 491
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: Greetings from Germany

Wilkommen, und viel Spass..... !!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-14-2020, 12:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 375
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: 90 Camaro heater control valve hose question

Have a look at www.rockauto.com for your hose options.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
10-11-2020, 03:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 390
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: Stock TB 89+

RockAuto?
Forum: Cooling
10-08-2020, 01:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 587
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: Drain petcock

As most aluminum radiators are equipped with brass petcocks and obviously without major problems, as far as I'm aware, I ordered a brass draincock as well.
Forum: Cooling
10-07-2020, 02:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 587
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: Drain petcock

From the Corvette Forum:

0Tom@Dewitt (https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/members/5339-tom-dewitt.html)
Former Vendor

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/images/avatars/55.jpg...
Forum: Cooling
10-07-2020, 02:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 587
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: Drain petcock

OK, but why come almost all new aluminum radiators with brass draincocks..??
Forum: Cooling
10-07-2020, 11:25 AM
Replies: 579
Views: 233,676
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: So you guys want a bolt in all aluminum 3 core radiator?

So now for the draincock, I see you all use brass ones in your aluminum rads, no problems?
Forum: Cooling
10-07-2020, 11:24 AM
Replies: 579
Views: 233,676
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: So you guys want a bolt in all aluminum 3 core radiator?

I found an aluminum welder near me, he welded an aluminum plug on it for small money.....
Forum: Cooling
10-07-2020, 09:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 587
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Drain petcock

I bought a new, aluminum radiator, that came with a plastic draincock.
Is it OK to change this for a brass one?
I see lot's of new radiators on offer with brass petcocks, but I always was thinking...
Forum: Sponsored Vendors
10-01-2020, 03:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 757
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: RockAuto.com Discount Code - Expires January 4, 2021

Thanks for the info!
Ordered many parts over the last years from RockAuto, and even with shipping costs to Europe, prices are hard to beat!
I like the fact the RockAuto offers parts from different...
Forum: European Region
09-30-2020, 12:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,294
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: Restomod from Germany

I've seen the car at the Bremen Classic Show !!
Forum: Body
09-26-2020, 01:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,087
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: HOOD INSERT and opening issue

Buy mesh at a carpart shop or something like that. Put she solid insert on it, use scissors to cut the mesh in the same shape as the insert. Done. Easy.....
Forum: Cooling
09-20-2020, 03:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 602
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: Please help identify leak and cooling system problem(s)

www.rockauto.com is your friend in buying parts.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-19-2020, 01:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 763
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: Sonnax TV Cable correction kit

What exactly does it do...??
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-19-2020, 01:19 AM
Replies: 10
MAF
Views: 1,277
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: MAF

No time to test it yet, bought it more or less as a spare...
Forum: Interior
09-18-2020, 12:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 505
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Fuel gauge

It's been a while since I drove my Firebird.
Today I noticed that the fuel gauge stays on the actual reading when shutting of the engine, is this the way it should be??...(can't remember, sorry..).
Forum: Cooling
09-15-2020, 11:44 AM
Replies: 579
Views: 233,676
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: So you guys want a bolt in all aluminum 3 core radiator?

Right, my thoughts as well, but my car doesn't have that sensor, how do I close it on the new radiator ?
Forum: Brakes
09-15-2020, 09:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,176
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: Where have all the remans gone?

www.rockauto.com has them...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
09-14-2020, 04:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 285
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: Door Lock Rod Clip

You need something like on top of this page, don't know what they're called though..( tierap with clip...???)
...
Forum: Exhaust
09-14-2020, 02:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 941
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: Magnaflow Exhaust #16829 With no Cat

Maybe ask Magnaflow?
(Your sollution looks good btw.)
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
09-14-2020, 02:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 285
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: Door Lock Rod Clip

In most cases, I find those parts at ebay.com, just search for "clips" and "free shipping".
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
09-14-2020, 02:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 252
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: WTB-Driver Side Front Seat Belt

Hawks?
Forum: Cooling
09-14-2020, 02:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 958
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: Source for Aux Fan Cooling switch - (A/C high press)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/ACDelco-15-2517-GM14089590-Engine-Cooling-Fan-Pressure-Switch-Camaro-Firebird-/192170771274


Last one.......
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-14-2020, 12:55 PM
Replies: 10
MAF
Views: 1,277
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: MAF

MAF arrived today, it has indeed TWO heated wires, heat sinks ,and two screens.
Inside looks very different from the new Wells MAF I have as well. ( no wires and just one screen).
If it works, it's...
Forum: Cooling
09-13-2020, 11:16 PM
Replies: 579
Views: 233,676
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: So you guys want a bolt in all aluminum 3 core radiator?

I know, but I mean the hole halfway the rad...
The transline holes are closed with plastic caps, but the hole in the middle is just open, should be some sort of level plug..??
Forum: Cooling
09-13-2020, 12:54 PM
Replies: 579
Views: 233,676
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: So you guys want a bolt in all aluminum 3 core radiator?

How do I close that small hole half way down the radiator cap ??
There's no senor or anything on the existing radiator, although I can see the hole is closed one way or another..
Forum: Cooling
09-12-2020, 12:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,065
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: Heater core

Bought it as a spare, just in case...
Forum: Cooling
09-12-2020, 10:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,065
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: Heater core

The last pic is from Pro Source website for our cars,, and was the reason why I ordered it, but instead, Pro Source send the one in the first picture...
Forum: Cooling
09-12-2020, 03:50 AM
Replies: 579
Views: 233,676
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: So you guys want a bolt in all aluminum 3 core radiator?

Brand for the above rad is : GPI Racing, made in China...
Forum: Cooling
09-12-2020, 03:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,065
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: Heater core

This is on the Pro Source website:


https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1053x736/heater_core_49dd0a0b88b6f9c890ce02c011ef485daeb466e4.png
Forum: Cooling
09-12-2020, 03:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,065
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: Heater core

Maybe the gaskets in those moveable joint swell up when in contact with (hot) liquid....:huh:
Forum: Cooling
09-12-2020, 02:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,065
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: Heater core

The same moveable tubes indeed.

Btw, Pro Source mailed me the core they are selling wont leak....(for what it's worth...)
To bad they did not send me what is in the picture on their website...
Forum: Cooling
09-11-2020, 10:42 AM
Replies: 579
Views: 233,676
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: So you guys want a bolt in all aluminum 3 core radiator?

Will this 3 core rad fit my 88 Firebird Formula 350?
Correct holes for the trans cooling lines?
Will the twin fan set up fit?

Specifictions:
Core size approx : 26.2"*16.9"*2" (665mm*430mm*52mm)...
Forum: Cooling
09-09-2020, 01:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,065
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Heater core

I just recieved my new heater core ( Pro Source 98606) from RockAuto, as a spare, just in case.
I noticed the smaller, longer tube is somewhat flexible, you can move it around a bit from the actual...
Forum: TPI
09-05-2020, 02:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,795
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: Can I run 10W-30 in my 86 camaro

I use 0W40 A3/B4 in my '88 350 TPI.....
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
08-31-2020, 02:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 366
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: Wiper motor wanted

RockAuto:

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=32429&cc=1251481&jsn=395
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-30-2020, 01:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,216
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: Fuel tank vent valve cap repair (fabrication).

Great job!
I like to have one, if possible...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
08-29-2020, 12:32 PM
Replies: 10
MAF
Views: 1,277
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: MAF

I ordered it, let's see if this maf is worth the money when it arrives..
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
08-28-2020, 03:59 PM
Replies: 10
MAF
Views: 1,277
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: MAF

Dual Wire Technology ensures twice the durability
Platinum wires used on each sensor

This is what the manufacturer says about this maf..
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
08-28-2020, 03:45 PM
Replies: 10
MAF
Views: 1,277
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: MAF

Don't know, that's why I'm asking if someone here has experiences with this maf.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
08-28-2020, 01:37 PM
Replies: 10
MAF
Views: 1,277
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

MAF

True Parts Inc. maf # 1048, for sale at RockAuto.
Any comments on this inexpensive maf sensor?

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=11583309&cc=1251481&jsn=410
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-22-2020, 11:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,205
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: Speedmaster cover

Copper washers didn't work, magnetic plug leaked.
Metal/rubber washer worked great! ( same washer as sump plug btw...).
Cover is finally on, it holds about 1 liter ( ~1 pint..?) more transmission...
Forum: Cooling
08-19-2020, 09:49 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,042
Posted By Fire"Dutch"Bird

Re: Dual fan activation questions

No leaking, day well spend so it seems.
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