We all know that the third gen F-bodies have little quirks, just like every car. Over the years, these little quirks can turn into annoyances or potentially serious problems. What are all of you doing to keep your car working the way it should? I don't mean basic stuff (i.e. change the oil), but stuff more geared towards the third generation F-bodies, such as the "universal sagging door."

I'm still new to my F-body (two months) and I'm sure that there are problems that I haven't even discovered yet. Preventative maintenance never hurt anybody... so, what are your suggestions?

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1986 Camaro IROC-Z
Code 23 Paint ("IROC Blue")
305 TPI
B&M Megashifter
Grant GT Steering Wheel
ZZ4 Engine Swap Planned

View my website, a work-in-progress

 

Rebuild the front end. Seems to be a universal problem.

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88 IROC with cobbled together (not by me)drivetrain, 86 (?) TPI unit on an '83 305,CE subframe connectors, Edelbrock strut tower brace, polygraphite bushings all around...it handles like a dream, but man is it hard to push!!

 

the sagging door is usually due to the door pins. there is one in each door, and you can pick them up at your local auto parts store(I got mine at auto zone). that fixed the problem on my car. If it doesn't, then you have to replace the hinges, which will require welding...

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'86 IROC 5-speed
305 LG4
edelbrock performer rpm intake
edelbrock 600 cfm carb
msd pro billet hei distributer
'95 3.23 rearend
hotchkis rear suspension
PST front polygraphite suspension
"speed kills. buy a f@&d, live forever."

 

well geez my camaro drives me totally insane sometimes. the front end is one thing that bothers me, little interior rattles (door handles esp.) and especially the rediculously loud slam when the doors are gently shut. if anyone can help me with those, since im sure those are problems with alot of thirdgens, that would be great.

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1987 LG4 Camaro z28

Performance
KN airfilter, flowmaster 80 series and catco high flow converter, 180* thermostat, edelbrock performer intake

System
Panasonic CQ-DF200U deck, fosgate speakers (hpc1369, frc2246), fosgate 400a4 amp

 

My doors slam loudly too; I'm gonna take it to the body shop to get this (and the sagging) fixed.

 

lol i have the same problems with my doors my pin is messed up the roller thing on top of it is at a 45 degree angle and i dont even know how its still one, how much was that pen at the auto store?

 

Subframe connectors can help prevent some problems.

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350 with stealth intake, holley carb, 470 lift cam. 700r4 with .5 boost valve, vette servo, tci lock-up kit, B&M megashifter. Richmond 3.73 gears, powertrax locker, timkin bearings, synthetic lube. Custom 3 inch single into 2 2.5 pipes. 1 1/2 drop springs, 1 5/16 solid front sway bar, 1 inch rear bar, custom subframe connectors, custom LCA relocation brackets. Kobel ground FX, currant red metallic paint. Lots of other stuff...
82camaro

 

I never found a cure to fixing the metal right at the back of the xindow and roof from tearing a small "V" (stress cracks)...

Subframe connectors didn't even work. My v6 even has them.

 

the door pins are about $10 I believe, but if you want a new roller thing that's on the other hinge and the body shop said I'd have to buy a new hinge for that. He said it wasn't holding the door up or anything(the roller thing), that it was just for holding the door open, and smooth operation. New hinges would need to be welded on.

 

Great ideas so far. How about some other little "tweaks," as well? For example, cutting the fog light relay wires so I can have the brights on in addition to the fogs? I did that before, and it worked good. I think that small things like that, to make our cars unique from others, are kinda neat. Ideas?

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1986 Camaro IROC-Z
Code 23 Paint ("IROC Blue")
305 TPI
B&M Megashifter
Grant GT Steering Wheel
ZZ4 Engine Swap Planned

View my website, a work-in-progress