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Author Topic: My '88 Fiero - The Never-Ending Saga  (Read 105144221 times)

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Re: My '88 Fiero - The Never-Ending Saga
« Reply #600 on: July 19, 2020, 12:46:29 pm »
It never ends.  This showed up.



No idea how that happened.

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Re: My '88 Fiero - The Never-Ending Saga
« Reply #601 on: August 06, 2020, 06:36:43 pm »
I'm disappointed with this cover.  Other rips and tears have developed.

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Re: My '88 Fiero - The Never-Ending Saga
« Reply #602 on: August 06, 2020, 06:37:51 pm »
While not working on the '84, working on the '88.  So, going to start with the oil leak and the blown EGR mount block gasket.

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Re: My '88 Fiero - The Never-Ending Saga
« Reply #603 on: August 06, 2020, 06:59:29 pm »
Have you a recommendation yet for a better cover?

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Re: My '88 Fiero - The Never-Ending Saga
« Reply #604 on: August 06, 2020, 07:19:14 pm »
Having tried several different covers, no.  This one has lasted less than 2 years.  Usually, a cover is good for 3 years.  The outdoors is not its friend.  This is for indoor/outdoor covers.  This cover would last much longer indoors.  This ia a fitted cover; if you don't care, there are other covers, but I found them either sloppily too large, or too small.

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Re: My '88 Fiero - The Never-Ending Saga
« Reply #605 on: August 06, 2020, 08:08:32 pm »
Is this a single layer cover?  Or is it a multi layer like the Evolution covers?  I have a paper cover that's similar in appearance to yours.  It is used exclusively outdoors but not consistently.  It doesn't fully filter water, but it does a good job in protecting the car from heat and UV.  Its deterioration comes from folding the cover. 

Same with the Tyvek covers.  They are quite water and tear resistant, but constant removal and folding for storage tends to start small cracks that eventually lead to water and dirt passing through to the car's finish.  I do like the Tyvek covers best of the two.  The paper covers will eventually start to leave fine paper powder on the car when removed.  The Tyvek covers have a soft underside that doesn't damage the finish and allows the cover to slide on the finish rather than sticking.  White ones really keep the car cool inside, even in mid-90 degrees.  The ideal, I suppose, would be to put the Tyvek cover on the car then cover that with the paper one. 

The Evolution covers are made for the specific car and the one for the Fiero can be ordered for a notchback or fastback, either with or without spoiler.  Mirror pockets are form fitting. 

My endorsement of the Evolution covers isn't totally because I own stock in the company.  I have seen them, have had friends who had them, and I know their protective abilities.  But they're a little pricey compared to some other covers.
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Re: My '88 Fiero - The Never-Ending Saga
« Reply #606 on: August 06, 2020, 08:14:44 pm »
This is an Evolution cover.

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Re: My '88 Fiero - The Never-Ending Saga
« Reply #607 on: August 06, 2020, 08:17:09 pm »
Single layer or multiple layer?  There is a warranty on their covers.  Is it still in warranty?
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Re: My '88 Fiero - The Never-Ending Saga
« Reply #608 on: August 06, 2020, 08:18:55 pm »
Doubt it's still under warranty, but I did not send in anything.  That's something to check, though.

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Re: My '88 Fiero - The Never-Ending Saga
« Reply #609 on: August 06, 2020, 08:26:12 pm »
It's 4 layers.

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Re: My '88 Fiero - The Never-Ending Saga
« Reply #610 on: August 07, 2020, 05:26:00 pm »
I've been replacing loom and that heat shielding that goes over wires.  That silver shielding that turned yellow looked nasty.

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Re: My '88 Fiero - The Never-Ending Saga
« Reply #611 on: August 07, 2020, 06:13:40 pm »
It's 4 layers.
That would be the same one Mel and I considered.  Evolution 4.  If you have a sales receipt you may be in luck.
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Re: My '88 Fiero - The Never-Ending Saga
« Reply #612 on: August 07, 2020, 06:15:20 pm »
I purchased it from TFS.  They said send pictures, and they'll see what they can do.

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Re: My '88 Fiero - The Never-Ending Saga
« Reply #613 on: August 09, 2020, 12:25:59 pm »
The heat sheath on the wiring for the TPS has been bothering me.  I'm not a fan of splotchy/mottled yellow on silver.  So, I replaced the sheath.  The results aren't thrilling.



While in the area, some of the wiring loom near the water pump was replaced.  The loom hadn't looked badly to my eye, but looked as if it was getting furry in some picture from a while back.  No pictures of that.

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Re: My '88 Fiero - The Never-Ending Saga
« Reply #614 on: August 09, 2020, 06:32:29 pm »
Replaced the right rear splash guard.  The mount points are slightly different from factory.