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Doing a tune-up on my '84 v6

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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 01:28 PM
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Doing a tune-up on my '84 v6

Heys guys its about time to get my firebird out of the garage. I've changed plugs before, but I dont think my firebird has had a tune-up in 7 years( I've just had it a few months). Its completely stock, alot of congestion and very little wiggle room in the engine department. What should I do to make this an easy job? PB Blaster? What Kind of Sockets? Seafoam? Its been sitting. Any tips... Thanks guys

84 Firebird v6 carb
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 07:24 PM
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Re: Doing a tune-up on my '84 v6

same thing here, had mine for 2 days.
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 11:01 PM
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Re: Doing a tune-up on my '84 v6

BUMP...

ANYONE IN MICHIGAN WANNA DO THIS FOR ME?... "MOBILE MECHANICS"
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 07:13 AM
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Re: Doing a tune-up on my '84 v6

Can't find it but look for a thread called TomP's tuneup. Its pretty clear on what needs to be done.
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 11:32 AM
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Re: Doing a tune-up on my '84 v6

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/v6/6...or-tuneup.html
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 11:54 AM
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Re: Doing a tune-up on my '84 v6

was going to post that myself, I did the search after it was suggested. TY
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