s4l

So bored..

Samurai_Of_Dawn

What's new people of Tucson?

Had a small smoking problem in the engine bay area, but it happens every once in awhile. Asked around and was told it may be a small exhaust leak (already knew I had one, but that's never happened.) I've been probing around and I'm leaning towards a lil oil drippage near the valve head area. I smelled the smoke when I saw it (hood was down after I shut down the car), and it had the smell of oil.

So after fixing a pain in the royal *** code, this problem arises *sigh* so now I'm on a mission to get that fixed. I figure if I'm gonna get that fixed, I may as well paint the valve head covers while I'm at it lol.

saadin

well at least its just a small problem thats easy to fix :P

Themaddoctor

I'd be up for a cruise down to Tucson! I'll bring half the car club with me too. XD My brother says that we have too many F-bodies, but then again, you can never have too many f bodies!

Samurai_Of_Dawn

True, but I rather the car be problem-free for just once lol. Would be nice.

s4l

Hurro.

saadin

morning.

s4l

Saadin, question.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tech...-305-help.html

saadin

ok well, most of what i would say has already been said. but.
1. i dont know much about 2nd gens, but there should be a hole to look down at your timing belt / harmonic balancer, look through there while doing your timing, i figure you made sure it was tdc when you did your distributor if you even pulled it out, what i dod was jack up the sar, and paint the notch on the harmonic balancer, i painted it white on mine, it made it a lot easier to set the timing.
2. white smoke would most likely be head gasket, check your water to make sure there isnt any oil in it, i suggest dumping it into a pan and looking at it in the sunlight, if there is a rainbow look to it, replace the head gasket.
3. blue smoke means you are burning oil, run a compression test, it could be the valve stem seals if it only smokes blue when accelerating, if it smokes blue smoke when just running (starting up, idleing, etc) its possible one of your rings will need to be replaced.

i may have missed a few things but those would be my first to check. all in all, if you like your 305, i would just skip all this, pull the heads and have them machined / components redone, it may cost you $300-400 but most likely if done right you wont have any problems any time in the future, and then you just throw a new set of headgaskets on when you get them back and you can do your rings just to make sure because they prolly need to be done anyways with the milage on your engine. all in all just doing that your looking at $500 and about a week worth of down time, depending on how long the shop takes to do your heads.

camarosrock1989

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Ok I know this is a old thread, but I didn't realize there were as many Tucson F- bodys out there. I ran across this thread looking under flushing radiator. I posted a thread about a week ago for a Tucson meet and cruise. Only got one reply. I think it would be great if you guys are still out there, lets have a meet Let me know. Peace!

saadin

heyas, ya we are still around. or atleast i know me and samurai are. im up for a meet anytime, if i were to take my bird it would have to be eastside. :P

camarosrock1989

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Sounds great, lets see how many we can get together for a meet in a few weeks. I know three 3rd gen owners. I will see what they think about a cruise. So sign up and show up!

Samurai_Of_Dawn

holy hell, this thread is still kickin? Yo saadin, I moved a bit further north (thornydale area), but I wouldn't mind a meet. I have a buddy that has a maro as well, and if I'm lucky enough I may be able to drag him along lol. All I gotta say is someone's gotta bring a camera. Pics pics pics is a must!!

btw, what part of tucson ya live in camarosrock? So far, i've seen a few where I live, but not a whole lot. Still out numbered by stangs as always lol.

saadin

ahh right on man, ya lol my bird runs now.. but i cant go too far with her, sounds good man and ya definitely need some pics :P i may be able to get a few formula's to tag along aswell. but not too sure, saturday nights all the ricers like to meet at the in and out, i have been planning to crash the party for a while now XD.

Wiggles

It's funny how many 3rd gens exist in Tucson and I'm proud to own 2. One time I was driving my 84 on my way to Reid park and this 3rd gen Camaro was right next to me at a stoplight. We both happened to have our windows down and I shouted, "nice ride!". He turned his head and replied with a huge grin, "THANKS!".

I usually see at least two 3rd gens once a week here in town - on the road that is. There was a red Formula on Kolb and 22nd area parked in the front yard with 2 flat tires, it's now been moved (hopefully not to the scrap yard). There was a red T/A near the junk yard on Miracle Mile/I-10 area with horrible oxidation and 4 flat tires with a for sale sign on it - that one is gone as well. Every time I drive down Escalante/Kolb while heading East, there's a black bird on the left side, I think it's their daily driver as I see it gone often and sometimes on jack stands in the front yard. I also saw a black Z28 near Irvington and Prudence area parked in front of a house.

Just goes to show there are some cool cars out there still...

saadin

hey guys, not too sure of your interiors etc but i just saw this under the free section on craigslist, 85-92 camaro seats and matching door panels not too sure on the condition as there is no pic. i may go take a look tomorrow just to verify the shape they are in.

91RsNate

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New Guy here with a 91 from the NW side. Is there is certain date you
guys meet up??

camarosrock1989

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Would be nice to meet on a Saturday or Sunday cruise. But doesn't matter to me.
My motor had been getting warm, looking for a airdam, if anyone knows where to get one, let me know. I can do the picture's!

Samurai_Of_Dawn

Wiggles: Last time I ran into a 3rd gen (as in side by side), I ended up racing him (that's when I first got the car). Guy seemed pretty nice, and wasn't a sore loser at all. Exchanged a few compliments as did he, and we both parted ways. Yeah, there is still plenty of cool cars out there, and these happen to fall into that category.

saadin: any luck on the interiors?

91RsNate: I don't really think there is one, as everyone has their own time schedules. What part of the NW side you on? I see a few 3rd gens here and there.

camarosrock1989: I agree, a meet would be pretty cool. Gotta form an epic 3rd gen pack lol. As for an airdam, you hit up the junkyards? Might get lucky with that. If not, online or maybe a dealership might be able to get one for ya. They cost around 30-40 just so ya know.

saadin

just got back in town so i haven't gone and checked them out yet

@camarosrock1989 - i may have a factory airdam for ya, will have to look though the shop to find out, i know we threw out alot of stuff but i may have kept it.

91RsNate

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Im in continental reserve area. Ive seen more and more now that I own one, Its stock for now with The replica 17's on it, But I have big plans for a hot vortec headed 350 in the Very near future. It will probably have drag lites or weld pro stars on it here soon too (im not a corner carver, im a go fast in a 1/4 mile guy, lol) but It will still be streetable, just with some ummph, lol.

camarosrock1989

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Saadin that would be great if you had a airdam Please let me know!
I am in the Oro Valley area, N-W side of town. There are a few Z28 over here with the TPI's in them that are pretty sweet! I have a V6, not fast at all, but I love driving it. I think I am the only one with the two tone paint job in town. Haven't seen any others. Someday I want to paint it the original color. So lets do a cruise sometime soon. The more the nicer it will LOOK! HaHa

camarosrock1989

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Oh by the way I have some interior parts if anyone needs any. Let me know what you need.

camarosrock1989

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Here is that CL link for the free interior stuff.sale-77fnu-2520758064@craigslist.org

Samurai_Of_Dawn

Saadin: Hey, I already told ya I did some fluid changes on the car right? It's holding pressure quite well. That, and it's alot more responsive! 1 year of no oil change= syrup lol. Now if the weather was more polite, a nice wash and wax would surely follow lol.

91RsNate: I have the slightest idea where that's at man. Vortec 350 eh? Sounds fun man. What ya have in it now? Nothing wrong with goin fast in the 1/4. I never been to the track, but I can't say the same bout the street lol.

camarosrock: Nothin wrong with a V6. Bet it's hella good on gas. What kinda interior parts you have? Didn't see any link lol.

saadin

that you did sir. and ya lol after you clean all that leftover sludge it will run alot better lol

91RsNate

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Its basically near Silverbell and Twin Peaks. Im only about 5 minutes off of I10 if you take the new Twin Peaks exit. It has a 305 TBI now, but it blows a little smoke on startup (valve seals) and Its a little tired.

Camarosrock, I need a few items (center console arm rest (black), and the plate that goes around the shifter as mine is cracked).... Let me know what you have, Thanks.

saadin

i bought another firebird.

camarosrock1989

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91RS here is the link to the CL posting free stuff.
sale-77fnu-2520758064@craigslist.org I just gave all the rear hatch interior pieces away. I do have a black console lid it is not perfect but no cracks, i just replaced mine with a new one. I do have a few things for sale myself. Rear hatch carpet (black) RS Tail lights. Hatch motor. I also know a guy selling parts real cheap off a 91.

mecham84

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I just bought an additional firebird this week to restore as well. Even though my mecham T/A is in the process of body work, and primer I would up for a meet. Just bought a 1983 Trans am Recaro edition to restore.

saadin

right on man, i just got an 84 firebird with the ls1/ 700r4, and its a completely straight body, i may be parting it out, not too sure yet on what im going to do.

The_Phoenix

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Anyone by any chance buy what used to be my GTA from gary's towing? They we're gonna auction it off last month. BTW I am selling all the parts that I've collected for the car when I had it heres the link to the craigslist ad & I still have it all: http://tucson.craigslist.org/pts/2559501065.html

gwarren007

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I work at the Autozone at Cortaro and Silverbell if you guys ever want to drop in

saadin

@ phoenix that really sucks man, if i had known i would have tried to pick it up for ya. i may get the rear view mirror from ya, i just have to make sure it will fit on my car. are you looking to buy another 3rd gen?

The_Phoenix

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Yeah it blows... it might of not been purchased by anyone yet but who knows . Thanks for the efforts man I appreciate it but still bieng jobless at the moment I don't know how I'd be able to repay you if you did and these lil side jobs here and there wouldnt cut it either. As for the mirror I'd be willing to let you test fit it if u want its cool with me so just let me know. Another 3rd gen is definately in my future plans but the 4th gen (93-97) trans ams have really grown on me and would love to own one of those. I think it would be awesome to have a 3rd & a 4th gen .

Seri

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Hey my Camaro will be done in about 3 or 4 months so just wondering if there is a group that meet up on the weekends? Attached is the engine for her that we just got done with. Let me know.

The_Phoenix

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Heyyy its been a while how ya guys been? Good to see this thread is still active; by now the GTA I used to own is long gone but oh well life goes on! BTW I still have a bunch of parts for sale on CL http://tucson.craigslist.org/pts/2890104480.html

Peace

mecham84

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Still active, by the time we get a gathering going I will probably have all 3 of my cars on the road. Phoenix are you working on getting a replacement for the GTA?

The_Phoenix

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Yeah really lol if I still had my car (and a job), we would of had a couple of get-togethers already; I do remember attending a 'gathering' once which was supposed to be held at the el con parking lot but nobody showed ! Actually what I'm working on is getting a job believe it or not these last couple of years have been hell but I'm still keeping my head up and looking! So you've added 2 more cars to your collection?

The_Phoenix

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Yeah really lol if I still had my car (and a job), we would of had a couple of get-togethers already; I do remember attending a 'gathering' once which was supposed to be held at the el con parking lot but nobody showed ! Actually what I'm working on is getting a job believe it or not these last couple of years have been hell but I'm still keeping my head up and looking! So you've added 2 more cars to your collection?

mecham84

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Well good luck finding a job, my wife has been looking for a year or so. Yea, I recently bought an '83 crossfire T/A, and now just bought back my first car an '82 berlinetta. hopefully I will have them on the road ASAP.

The_Phoenix

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Thanx man I never thought it would take this long but I'm bieng patient! Whoa buying back your 1st car must of brought back memories huh? Thats cool how you have both types of 3rd gens (camaro & t/a) nice!!

DRIVE2FAST

I AM IN TUCSON 2-3 TIMES A YEAR.

camarosrock1989

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My friend is selling his 91 Z28 5.7 for $2800 Looks nice on the out side, needs some work on the interior if you guys know of anyone looking to buy a camaro. He lives in Tucson. If we are going to get a cruise together we better do it soon! My car doesn't like the heat!

DRIVE2FAST

VENT THE HOOD.

Veaceonee

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Planning anything for new years in Tucson? Im a new Notchback owner and want to get it out. sorry for dredging up an old thread.

saadin

nothing really interesting going on for me, attempting to rebuild my transmission again, since i cant seem to be able to not blow them up lol. no worries on pulling this thread from the dust, we have been doing it for almost 5 years XD

saadin

and if you want to get rid of that silly notchback i would more than happily take it off your hands and give you a hatch

bhewi

Not much going on here either...engine is out of my RS waiting for it's LS1 upgrade. My 16 year old son now has a 92 RS too that he is working on/driving...so if everyone wants to get together sometime just post here.

irishpunk

I'm new here on the forum. I don't drive a 3rd gen yet but I'm shopping pretty hard for one. I'm looking all around the U.S. for what I have in mind. I'm trying to get ahold of a 88-92 with TPI in decent condition. My current daily is a 08 Trailblazer SS which is why I am shopping for a Camaro now to save some on gas. My SS hogs it at 12mpg and I just got a new job in Sahuarita and live in Sabino Canyon haha. Anyways, I'll be around more once I find the right car for me, hopefully soon.