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Forum: Cooling
03-18-2024, 07:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 209
Posted By bennettcvcu

Coolant Return Pipe

I did a pressure check and found a small leak on my coolant return pipe (#2 in photo). Upon closer inspection, it looks like it was chaffing on the header pipe.

Any ideas on where to find a...
Forum: TBI
01-04-2024, 07:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 211
Posted By bennettcvcu

K&N 66-1401 X-STREAM TOP FILTER - 305

Happy new year Third Genr’s!!

I’m sure someone’s posted this before but I couldn’t seem to find anything - Apologize in advance if so.

Has anyone tried replacing their stock TBI air cleaner lid...
Forum: South East Region
01-04-2024, 02:08 PM
Replies: 1,327
Views: 91,621
Posted By bennettcvcu

Re: Florida thirdgens

Hello all! As I’m new to FL is there any meet ups? I’m located in the Destin area. By chance is there a WhatsApp group? If not I’d be interested in creating one? If you are interested feel free...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-05-2020, 07:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 672
Posted By bennettcvcu

Re: Steering Gear shaft Replacement Woes!!!

I recently replaced my steering gear. The original had this pin, as yours does but my replacement did not. I tried driving out the retaining dowel from the original thinking that I would install it...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-31-2020, 11:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 468
Posted By bennettcvcu

Re: 700R4 suddenly lost drive/reverse

Check all the external mechanical linkages first. I had this happen before and it was an easy fix.

Hope you're able to figure it out.

-Chris
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
08-12-2020, 05:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 222
Posted By bennettcvcu

Re: Transmission Converter Cover - 700R4

Thanks John for the great service! PayPal has been sent along with PM that includes shipping address.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
08-12-2020, 04:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 222
Posted By bennettcvcu

Re: Transmission Converter Cover - 700R4

PM sent. Thanks again! I'll take the middle one. Do you have the bolts to go with it?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
08-11-2020, 05:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 222
Posted By bennettcvcu

Re: Transmission Converter Cover - 700R4

John,
V8, 350. I'll take plastic or metal, depending on the quality. Could you send pics to 540-two07-two two 6 two? Would like to see the mounting holes and an overall pic of both sides.
Thanks!
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
08-11-2020, 05:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 222
Posted By bennettcvcu

Transmission Converter Cover - 700R4

FOUND. THANKS JOHN IN RI!
Looking to see if anyone has a Transmission Converter Cover with the (4) bolts for an automatic 700R4? Could you provide a price with shipping included to 20155?

Thanks...
Forum: TBI
07-16-2020, 06:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,054
Posted By bennettcvcu

Re: Thermac ?

I know this is an old thread but I was doing some vacuum system checks today and found this on my THERMAC. While it was sitting in room temperature (below 83ºF) I noticed that when I applied vacuum...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-05-2020, 04:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,399
Posted By bennettcvcu

Re: Vacuum line filter or check valve? Pic inside...

I know this is an old thread but I wanted to add to it to help others further. Hopefully, what I learned today can help someone else.

I was looking to see if there was a diagram showing the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-01-2020, 09:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 755
Posted By bennettcvcu

Re: Sloppy Steering Box

I'm in the same boat. I'm leaning towards a MOOG set up from 1A Auto. Its got the ball joints, inner and outers and center link. During an inspection yesterday all were showing signs of slop....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-13-2020, 06:31 PM
Replies: 1,727
Views: 113,116
Posted By bennettcvcu

Re: what did you do to your thirdgen today?

Got my fog lights installed today!
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_5664_2__971affd122c9b3d9dddd723ef8f6704603587122.jpg
Forum: Wheels and Tires
06-10-2020, 08:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 137,603
Posted By bennettcvcu

Re: 5x4.75 vs 5x120 The proof, visualized.

I tried putting a 120mm bolt pattern wheel on a 5 x 4.75 axle. The bottom line is it didn't fit right and I didn't feel it was safe at all.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-09-2020, 10:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 439
Posted By bennettcvcu

Re: Laboring idle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv782CIJDks

This was my major culprit, after I installed a new vacuum canister due to a broken vacuum line nipple on the canister itself.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-09-2020, 09:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 754
Posted By bennettcvcu

Re: 1989 camaro 305 TBI car shuts off when coming to a stop.

I fought poor idle and driveability for years in my 88 TBI. Believe it or not I thought I had discovered all the vacuum leaks until I ran across this youtube video.

Since making this repair,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-06-2020, 05:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 340
Posted By bennettcvcu

Re: Fuel Pump Relay - 91 Z28

My 88 is on the firewall on the driver side just below the cowl.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1032x436/fuel_pump_relay_7f484b663c2c5cdd03842d1920c0c91e40740823.jpg
Forum: Exhaust
06-03-2020, 08:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,194
Posted By bennettcvcu

Re: Cat or Straight Pipe?

Due to rust I had to cut off the inlet to my cat. As a result of cutting it so short and without a welder the adapter that I installed is leaking. So, I too am in the market to find a solution. I...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
05-31-2020, 07:30 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,531
Posted By bennettcvcu

1987 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350 - $7000 (Manassas)

https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/d/manassas-1987-pontiac-firebird-formula/7130077065.html

Selling my 1987 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350 with 105k original miles. First owner bought new,...
Forum: TBI
05-24-2020, 09:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 899
Posted By bennettcvcu

Re: Air Filter

I was wondering if the below item/link was a direct replacement to the stock air cleaner lid to a TBI set up? Would this lid allow me to keep my stock 12" round air filter element?
The reason I'm...
Forum: TBI
05-24-2020, 08:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 899
Posted By bennettcvcu

Re: Air Filter

I know this is an old thread but I've been looking at K&N's X-stream top lids and I'm not sure which one to choose. I was wondering if anyone out there has went this route and if so are there any...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
05-17-2020, 07:13 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,557
Posted By bennettcvcu

Re: 2 t-top camaro part out. 91 and 92

Do you have any fog lights up for grabs?
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
05-17-2020, 07:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 344
Posted By bennettcvcu

Re: Fog Lights

Bump
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
05-11-2020, 04:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 344
Posted By bennettcvcu

[FOUND] Fog Lights

Looking for a pair of fog lights. I have the brackets and the bolts that hold them on. Would need the light fixture and the adjustment screws.

Thanks in advance,
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-04-2020, 08:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,023
Posted By bennettcvcu

Re: Help with choosing wheels for my 88' IROC

I too have an 88 IROC. I switched over to the 25th anniversary 16's. Soo much better IMO. Took me several months checking Craigslist. Picked these up for $225 with rubber....
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
04-29-2020, 07:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 614
Posted By bennettcvcu

Re: Front License Plate Holder

How much to ship to 20155?
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
04-27-2020, 09:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 691
Posted By bennettcvcu

Re: FREE - Pioneer Speakers - just pay shipping!

Shipped to 20155?
Thanks in advance!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-25-2020, 11:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,707
Posted By bennettcvcu

Re: smog pump removal.

I just spent a few hours yesterday working on deleting/removing my Smog Pump from my 88 Iroc with a serpentine set up and wanted to share my procedures. From a scale to 1 to 10 it was about a 3. It...
Forum: TBI
01-21-2020, 06:44 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 39,432
Posted By bennettcvcu

Re: Stumped: Surging Idle

Like yourself and many others on this forum to include myself we’ve swapped our tired 305’s with 350’s. Like many suggested esc modules with knock sensors need to be replaced along with bigger...
Forum: Exhaust
10-29-2019, 06:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 947
Posted By bennettcvcu

Re: Smog Legal LG4 Headers

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_4114_3706f042b76331ee5f3fba0d427cdc8cd9ed125b.jpg...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
07-05-2019, 06:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,013
Posted By bennettcvcu

Re: Misc exterior parts

Money sent for the 87-90 passenger spoiler.

Thanks,

-Chris
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
07-05-2019, 04:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,123
Posted By bennettcvcu

Re: (PA)89 Camaro V6 part out

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_3749_599779f38ab58fa0cc8cb30ecdb9f1222cbfba58.jpg

PM sent.

Looking for a rear outer spoiler (passenger side). My...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
07-05-2019, 03:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,013
Posted By bennettcvcu

Re: Misc exterior parts

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_3749_4dd4c1d94e504bd1a7a7b2547517376ad18938c6.jpg
Looking for a rear outer spoiler (passenger side). My neighbors decided to hit...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-14-2019, 06:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,473
Posted By bennettcvcu

Re: Will a 9599047 or 9599048 wheel fit?

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/7f6b71fa_ef4b_45ca_8fe2_3ad492daddb0_651e6713f5c35743bcbe33e8ca010c2e17c042ac.jpeg
Here’s what I ended up doing. Found some 92 25th...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-21-2018, 09:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,473
Posted By bennettcvcu

Re: Will a 9599047 or 9599048 wheel fit?

I couldn't agree more. Still haven't pulled the trigger on the spacers but plan too in the near future, given the holidays and all that comes with.

-CB
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-09-2018, 02:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,473
Posted By bennettcvcu

Re: Will a 9599047 or 9599048 wheel fit?

Nice fitment. What spacers do you have? Do you know where they came from? Can you send tire size out front?

Thanks,

-Chris
Forum: Wheels and Tires
11-25-2018, 08:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,473
Posted By bennettcvcu

Re: Will a 9599047 or 9599048 wheel fit?

Update:

I did get the spacers in and test fit the wheels and tires. With the 1” spacers out back there were no issues as far as fitment. The fronts however interfered with the chin spoiler when...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
11-15-2018, 08:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,473
Posted By bennettcvcu

Re: Will a 9599047 or 9599048 wheel fit?

Well just broke down and ordered some spacers. I plan on using 1.5” in the front and 1.0” in the rear (see below links) Should get them in a few days.
...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
11-13-2018, 04:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,473
Posted By bennettcvcu

Re: Will a 9599047 or 9599048 wheel fit?

All,

I tried installing them today with no luck. There is interference with the hubs on the front and a lip on the rear drums. Everything else looks good to go other than the tall tire as you...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
11-11-2018, 06:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,473
Posted By bennettcvcu

Will a 9599047 or 9599048 wheel fit?

Hi all, it’s been a while since I last posted. Got a question. I recently purchased a set of (4) 2015 Camaro wheels and tires and plan on putting them on my stock 1988 Iroc. The wheels are 18” 18...
Forum: Body
08-09-2016, 04:40 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 119,083
Posted By bennettcvcu

Re: Window motor install.......THE EASY WAY....the tech article is bogus!

There are replacement rivets and yes they are large/odd size and requires a bigger pop rivot gun. I did go by a body shop and the body man said I could use his if I wanted. I did however found an...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
05-15-2016, 09:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,274
Posted By bennettcvcu

Re: FREE: New 3" cowl induction hood - steel bolt on

I am not sure of your exact location but I am 2.5 hours from williamsburg
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
05-15-2016, 09:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,274
Posted By bennettcvcu

FREE: New 3" cowl induction hood - steel bolt on

Everyone,

After the second time of summit trying to ship a hood to me they got it right. However they decided to leave the damaged one with me (see pictures). I have had it a few years now and...
Forum: Electronics
03-10-2015, 04:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 335
Posted By bennettcvcu

Power Seat Shocks me

I have this problem when I exit the car and I place my hand on the back support part of the seat and it comes in contact with the framing of the seat I feel a shock like a small potential from it to...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-19-2014, 07:32 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 542
Posted By bennettcvcu

Painted stock wheels anyone?

I have painted my 88 IROC coupe dodge viper white and now need to do something with the wheels. I am trying to look for examples of painted stock wheels and decide which color I like the best. Post...
Forum: Body
04-22-2014, 09:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 777
Posted By bennettcvcu

Re: door weatherstripping

Photo 2
Forum: Body
04-22-2014, 08:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 777
Posted By bennettcvcu

Re: door weatherstripping

Photo 1
Forum: Body
04-22-2014, 08:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 777
Posted By bennettcvcu

Re: door weatherstripping

From all the research I felt that Fairchild was the winner. I purchased some from 1AAuto and the fit was perfect. Get the weatherstripping adhesive too and pay attention where the factory used it. ...
Forum: Body
04-22-2014, 08:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,731
Posted By bennettcvcu

Re: Hatch Glass Leak

So I am in the process of putting my deck lid back on the glass and have been searching for part number 20328200 everywhere and all places say "...discontinued part...". I noticed in the manual it...
Forum: Interior
04-22-2014, 08:36 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 20,982
Posted By bennettcvcu

Re: Any better info for REAR HATCH ALIGNMENT?

Almost done with body reassembly
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