ok so here's the deal I just bought an 84 firebird a few weeks ago for $50 and it was parked for fifteen years ago and I don't know a thing else about it cam anybody help me here's the vin if it helps 1G2AW87H1DL220088

 

be ready to put a lot of work into it, sitting is the worst thing for a car, 15 years is a long time, im sure you knew this when you were able to buy it for $50

 

I have only spent about $100 and now its running fine but there were some parts sitting in the car and I don't know where they go would you know where I could get an exploded view diagram of the engine and componens?

 

Anything?

 

Clean Carfax, but just two records...failed then later passed emissions 11/5/90, then passed emissions again 4/29/97 when it had 71,082 miles.

Also I might mention that the Carfax shows this car as a 1983 Trans Am, and not a base model 1984 Firebird.

I'd pick up a Helm's manual if I were you. Not the $15 Chilton or Hayne's manual, but Helm's.

 

Thanks for the info because like I said I don't know a thing about the car the guy I bought it from told me it was an 84 with a 350 and a 450 turbo transmission well anyways I got the car running but the alternator,power steering pump ,and smog pump and all of the hoses and mounting brackets were removed so I was trying to find out if anyone knew where I could get a diagram of the components so I can put them back together

 

Look in the center console and see if it has the RPO codes in their still. Those can be decoded and tell you what kind of options it came with stock. Besides that, pick up a haynes or chiltons manual and have at it. If you don't have to worry about emissions, ditch all that garbage. Save you money and less to worry about.

 

What do you mean rpo code I don't understand

 

they are 3 digit codes like G80, or B4C. Usally are stuck on the underside of the center console lid. Will be a list of probably 30 or 40. Tell you options like paint colors, gear ratio's, engine installed, transmission, stuff wheel size... stuff like that.

 

There is no center console lid its missing

 

I would start by changing all your fluids and just a good overall cleaning and degreasing.

 

picture???

 

Picture of what can you be more specific???

 

well according to your vin # its a "H" code wich is a 305-carbed-LG4 motor---
but the guy said its a 350 so he might have put a diff engine in, the only way that I know is to look on the engine block for casting #/id---
originally your car should have a 700-r4 4speed but again he said its a turbo 350 0r 400 tanny there is no 450... if you only have 3 forward gears then its the 350 or 400 transmission...
Also since you have a diff engine in there its hard to say where everything goes since diff years/engines the alt-pwr/steering-Etc.. were diff locations to my knowledge...
I think the Helm's manual like "navy02ws6" suggested, will be very helpful to you, not just for now but the future too--- Also just want to point out that I think it was very nice of "navy02ws6" for checking carfax for you...

Im guessing Picture of you car - your progress -
A picture is worth a Thousand words -

 

I called the owners son and he told me that the car is stock his ad was just talking out of his *** its the original engine and tyranny with only 83,xxx miles and that's all the info he was able to give me

 

And thanks for the carfax navy02ws6 I know you didn't have to so thank you again

 

well guess what people some jerkoff broke into my garage and stole my carbs two proform racing carbs950 cfm and 850 cfm and 1 edelbrock thunder series 800 cfm and a holly 770 cfm street avenger what do i do now i dont have a carburetor do you guys know where i can get a decent one for cheap

 

I've got a Holly 4barrel 600cfm Carb for sale. Comes with a Holly rebuild kit too. Let me get you the link to where I have more photos and info for you. It should be perfect for your 305.

 

Here you go man. Sorry your carbs got stolen. That totally sucks. https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/engi...arburetor.html

 

yes it does suck and what sucks even more is that I just checked my bank account and just found out that i have only $20 and i dont get paid until the end of next month because i got an advance for this month to buy those carbs so basically im broke

 

Dang man that SUCKS. I would just give you the carb but I need the money too. I'll keep you in my prayers. If I get some more money in, I'll see what I can do.

 

If you have your origional recepts you should patrol the local pawn shops. That's probably where you'll find them. One of my friends actually walked into a pawn shop and stumbled apon the theif trying to sell his stuff. Who knows, you might get lucky.

 

tried it already whoever stole them is using them because my neighbor saw a 60's camaro in primer with no plates hauling *** from in front of my house

 

They probably knew you had them. Was the garage broken into or was it just open?

 

the door was broken down and nothing else was touched because i had left them on my work table

 

dont worry about me atleast they didnt take my new engine I could sell that and buy some new carbs

 

That's crazy man. They must've known you had them.

 

if they knew i have an idea who it was and if it was im going to lay down some hurt on him and hs car

 

Does anybody know why its so Danny hard to get a hose in the gas tank to siphon out the gas because when I put the hose in as far as it will go and start siphoning nothing comes out and the hose is still dry

 

To help you get a good response for this question, try reposting it in a forum like https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tech-general-engine/. It's getting off topic as well as has little to do with History/Restoration. Those with the answers may not be surfing here. Good luck.