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Old Feb 9, 2002 | 05:17 PM
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Help!!!!!!!

Please help!
I have a 1987 Iroc camaro, with a 305 4barrel. I was changing the plugs and wires. And now my temperature gauge doesn't work. I guess i pulled something loose. I dont know where to look or how to fix it. so any help it greatly appreciated.
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Old Feb 9, 2002 | 06:20 PM
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There is a sensor that screws into the side of the block. Should be the driver's side.
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Old Feb 9, 2002 | 06:37 PM
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ok, thanks man, ill have to check it out, im only 16 but im learning, lol
my car looks exactly like yours
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Old Feb 9, 2002 | 06:59 PM
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ok... this is crazy, 3 red IROCs on the same post... and i said mine looks just like Mark's too! hehe... i'm getting pictures of mine while i'm doing my 305 swap, i'll post em!
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Old Feb 9, 2002 | 07:48 PM
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Ya, look below and between #1 and #3 plugs, should see a sensor there with no wire on it
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Old Feb 9, 2002 | 07:57 PM
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They still made stock carbs in 87??
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Old Feb 9, 2002 | 08:11 PM
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I thought carbs went away on IROCs in '87.
And yours can't look like mine.
I got the rear hatch brake light.
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Old Feb 10, 2002 | 12:16 AM
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ok, thanks everybody for your help. Yea im pretty sure 87 was the last year. They had the 305 carb and the 305 tpi and 350 tpi.
How do u think that could of came lose could anything be broke. or could it be anything else wrong with it.
Thanks dan, my car has the 3rd brake light on the spoiler
as is soon to get a Ls1 out of a 02 ss camaro
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Old Feb 10, 2002 | 12:41 AM
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Originally posted by DansZ87

as is soon to get a Ls1 out of a 02 ss camaro
You're gettin an LS1 engine?? Talk about a sleeper, that will be fvckin sick!!:hail: :rockon:
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Old Feb 10, 2002 | 11:26 AM
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what do u mean by that
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Old Feb 10, 2002 | 11:49 AM
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Ok, i just checked the situation out for a lil bit. Is it just like a bolt that goes in between the plugs, it doesnt have a wire coming out of it or anything, what should it look like and how should i fix it.
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Old Feb 10, 2002 | 06:03 PM
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That would explain why your temp gauge isn't working...peek around the area and find the sensor wire and reconnect it. Probably got pulled off during the spark plug swap.
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Old Feb 11, 2002 | 04:24 PM
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Ok, got if fixed, thanks for your help, everbody.
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