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The Market / 2.8L GT Injectors

« on: February 25, 2021, 07:59:15 pm »

Looking to see if anyone has their hands on a spare set, or if they know anyone that has a set. Any stock replacement set would work!

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Tech Tips, Tech Questions / EGR Solenoid Bracket Bolt

« on: October 07, 2020, 06:12:47 pm »

Does anyone know where to get tla replacement for the 15mm solenoid bracket? Or possibly the dimensions to pick up a close match? The head broke off of mine. Any help is appreciated.

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Tech Tips, Tech Questions / Re: AC Valve Core Removal

« on: August 10, 2020, 08:53:55 pm »

The adapters should have a stem inside that will push on the Schrader valve when the hoses are hooked up

Turns out it was just the adapters that came in TFS retrofut kit. Went out and bought just adapters and those worked fine.

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Tech Tips, Tech Questions / Re: AC Valve Core Removal

« on: August 10, 2020, 06:10:14 pm »

Interesting. I guess I'll try it again without removing the valve cores. When I tried it the first time the pressure valve wasn't activating for the charge kit nozzle. But it would activate allowing the nozzle to lock on. It would lock on however with the adapter off so I figured the valve core was in the way of the adapter.

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Tech Tips, Tech Questions / AC Valve Core Removal

« on: August 10, 2020, 05:14:45 pm »

I'm currently doing an AC retrofit to convert from r12 to r134a so I'm attempting to remove the valve cores before fitting the adapters. I'm able to start unscrewing the core with a core removal tool, but the thread seems to stop after I get it to the point shown in the attached image. I can feel the thread with the tool to tighten it back up or to loosen it to that point, but it seems to just stop and not want to come out anymore. Do you just pull it out the rest of the way or is leaving it loose enough for the adapters and charge kit? Any help is appreciated.

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The Market / Re: Wanted: Lower Radiator Support

« on: July 17, 2020, 04:45:30 pm »

My parts car has one. I'd give it to you if you were local.

I'm not sure the condition it's in, but I'd pay for shipping. If you have something like PayPal I could send you something for the part that you agreeable, and say $30-40 for shipping

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The Market / Re: Wanted: Lower Radiator Support

« on: July 16, 2020, 10:03:26 pm »

Rodney's brackets?

I'm referring to the support the radiator rests on and the fan bolts to. I attached a picture.

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The Market / Wanted: Lower Radiator Support

« on: July 16, 2020, 06:00:01 pm »

I'm looking for a lower radiator support bracket as mine was rusted out and crumbled when removing the radiator fan. I live in Ohio but will pay for shipping.

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The Market / Re: Assorted parts

« on: July 13, 2020, 12:38:55 pm »

Notch back rear roof sections $100.00.
Front hoods $50.00.
Rear decklids for notchbacks $75.00.
Rear deck lid springs $15.00.
I have 1 set of wing stands with gaskets included in the box $100.00. (no bolts)
Rear lower quarter panels $20.00 a set.
Rebuilt 2.8 V6's $1000.00. Built when paid for.
Rebuilt 2.5 4 cylinders $1000.00. Built when paid for.
more later.....

Do you still have the wing stands for sale?

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Tech Tips, Tech Questions / Re: Replacement Weatherstrips and Trim

« on: July 13, 2020, 11:37:39 am »

I'm guess you mean the black drip rail that runs along the edge of the roofline from the area behind the side mirror all the way to the back edge of the GT quarter window?  That rail is made of metal.  I don't know if it's steel or aluminum, but when the coating comes off, it remains shiny. 

No one makes those.  The only source for replacements is from another car or if somone has a spare set.  You could send them off to a powder coater or a paint shop.  When my car was repainted, Jon Champagne in Douglasville stripped and repainted mine.  Whatever method, the finish should be baked on and not just sprayed and air dried.

My mistake, the drip rail as you called it, was quite flexible so I figured it was a plastic like the rest of the trim pieces. It was starting to come up in a few places on the driver's side so I was just going to replace it. Since they're not too common, I'll just have it repainted as you suggested. How do you go about securing it? Do you use an adhesive because in the area around the quarter windows there aren't any fasteners unless I'm missing them. Thanks

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Tech Tips, Tech Questions / Replacement Weatherstrips and Trim

« on: July 12, 2020, 07:14:52 pm »

As the title states, I'm looking to replace the weatherstripping and trim. The trim I'm referring to is the plastic trim around the GT quarter panel windows and above doors. As for Weatherstrips, I know the FieroStore has a set but I wasn't sure if there's a better and/or cheaper alternative. Any help is appreciated!

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Tech Tips, Tech Questions / Re: Replace Steering Intermediate Shaft

« on: July 02, 2020, 01:54:01 pm »

Remove the spare tire and then the plastic tub that it sits in.  You may have to remove some other pieces to accomplish this, but that will give you a full view of the ground from the top.  The rack and the steering coupling will be in clear view.

Is there any specific way to go about getting the steering column shaft into the U-joint of the half shaft? It doesn't seem to want to budge anymore with about 1/5 of an inch left to go. It's throwing off the alignment of the supports among other things. I've tried everything I can think of and what little I could find but nothing is working.

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Tech Tips, Tech Questions / Re: Replace Steering Intermediate Shaft

« on: June 30, 2020, 09:28:13 pm »

Great!  When you put the column back in, it may be a good idea to loctite the mounting bolts.

Do you happen to have any tips for getting the steering column shaft into the U-joint of the half shaft? It has about 1/5 of an inch left to go and that tiny amount is throwing off the alignment of the supports and even the steering wheel lock plate doesn't want to fit right because of this. I've tried everything I could think of but it doesn't want to budge that last little bit.

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Tech Tips, Tech Questions / Re: Replace Steering Intermediate Shaft

« on: June 23, 2020, 06:01:34 pm »

Just FYI, be sure your replacement is not for an '88.  The earlier years have a different shaft.  You'll also want to check that the pin is still in place, on whatever shaft you get.

IIRC, you have to move either the steering column or the steering rack to get the shaft out.

Thank you for the pointers. The shaft I got is reconditioned off of an '87. The column is also completely off right now because I had to replace that too.

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Tech Tips, Tech Questions / Replace Steering Intermediate Shaft

« on: June 23, 2020, 04:59:34 pm »

The intermediate steering shaft is rusted out and needs replaced on my '87 GT. Because of the layout on a Fiero, it's not quite as accessible as on other cars. Is there a good way to go about this? I found the bolt (picture in attachments) that I think is what secures the entirety to the rack and pinion, on what would be considered the front portion of the firewall. The only thing I could find regarding the steering shaft in the service manual, was a single diagram (also in attachments). Any help is appreciated.