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Forum: Body
04-02-2023, 12:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 309
Posted By Base91

Re: Driver side manual mirror

Could be in the mirror housing or the little joystick components in the door. Or both. I had to repair both. Fiddly but worth it in the end. If I can figure out how to post pics I will. If the door...
Forum: Electronics
01-15-2023, 01:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 682
Posted By Base91

Re: Installing Trunk release. NEW INSTALL

It should be already wired to the connector under the dash. Just plug it onto the switch.
Forum: Electronics
01-08-2023, 11:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 682
Posted By Base91

Re: Installing Trunk release. NEW INSTALL

I did it a long time ago and don't remember all the details. I bought a used dash panel with the switch and the relay that goes under the dash on the passenger side and the servo for the release. If...
Forum: Body
11-06-2022, 01:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 435
Posted By Base91

Re: Mirror guts help

I repaired the trunnion and pivots in mine works perfectly now. Post pics of what's broken.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-16-2022, 01:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,079
Posted By Base91

Re: proper procedure for installing inner subframe connectors?

Should the car not be off its wheels so the chassis can be squared before permanently fixing it in place? Then suspension should be adjusted accordingly.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-15-2022, 09:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,415
Posted By Base91

Re: Best fuel sending unit?

I went with the Spectra in the end. So far seems to be fine. Ohms are good and pump has worked. Fingers are crossed.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-03-2022, 08:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,415
Posted By Base91

Best fuel sending unit?

I'm looking at replacement fuel sending units and see 4 on Rockauto.com. Ultra-Power $63, Liland Global $79, Spectra premium $140 and Dorman $147 (prices truncated). Apart from the huge price...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-01-2022, 11:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 435
Posted By Base91

Re: Adding sump to gas tank

Interesting but not really a comment on my suggestion.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-30-2022, 12:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 435
Posted By Base91

Adding sump to gas tank

While researching my latest no start condition I came across threads with pics showing sumps welded to stock gas tanks. All showed what looked like fairly large holes cut in the tank to let fuel...
Forum: V6
04-24-2022, 01:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 485
Posted By Base91

Re: Fuel Injectors

You may need new injectors but... Have you checked the fuel pressure? I was about to pull my injectors because the car has hardly been run for a few rears and I replaced the pump recently. However, I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-01-2021, 09:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,557
Posted By Base91

Re: AUTOBEST HP2251 fuel pump

So got it all put back together with new gas and... nothing. After taking it all apart checked voltages and continuity and it was the pump! Someone put a hex on the Airtex. So new Walbro and all is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-29-2021, 07:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 483
Posted By Base91

Re: Fuel Cap Questions

Is the 4th gen cap a vented cap? If so how does it interact with the stock vent valve? Should the stock vent be blocked off if a vented cap is used and does a new vented cap function the same as the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-28-2021, 12:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 483
Posted By Base91

Re: Fuel Cap Questions

Just been through this and I used a dremel and small sanding drum to grind a little height off the thread on the old cap. didn't take much but allowed the cap to seat correctly on the new tank filler...
Forum: Fabrication
03-17-2021, 11:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,745
Posted By Base91

Re: Stock steering column and rack, anyone?

Can you add a couple of shots of the rack itself?
Forum: South Central Region
03-16-2021, 10:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 293
Posted By Base91

Inspection park brake issue

When I was moved from CA to TX 5 plus years ago I tried to register the Firebird which required an inspection. It failed because the tech applied the park brake and with the car in gear gave it some...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-16-2021, 09:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,557
Posted By Base91

Re: AUTOBEST HP2251 fuel pump

I had a fuel pressure issue and knew delivery was the problem so had to drop the tank to check on everything. The car has been sitting for most of the last 5 years after I was moved from CA to TX and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-15-2021, 12:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,557
Posted By Base91

Re: AUTOBEST HP2251 fuel pump

Not really an answer to my question but as far as "real" fuel pumps go the original lasted 25 years and the Walbro I had was exactly the same externally as the stock pump but could deliver way more...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-13-2021, 09:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,557
Posted By Base91

AUTOBEST HP2251 fuel pump

Has anyone used this fuel pump? Claims to deliver 15% more than stock so an improvement(?) without going really big. I had a Walboro but never got to the upgrades that would need it.
Forum: Engine Swap
03-12-2021, 08:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 379
Posted By Base91

Re: Which Stock Lines Do What?

From the left on your photo. Vent, charcoal canister, return, delivery. Also, I think the delivery line needs an O ring. Am I correct on that?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-08-2021, 03:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 352
Posted By Base91

Re: Which new gas tank

Did it have the baffles?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-07-2021, 08:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 352
Posted By Base91

Which new gas tank

'91 3.1 gas tank is rusty and has some sludge so looking into having it cleaned or replaced. I've searched threads and nobody seems to like Spectra but haven't noticed anything about Liland or Dorman...
Forum: Cooling
08-30-2020, 12:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 367
Posted By Base91

Re: Once Every Few Months My Single Fan Stops Working. I Can't Figure it Out

Check various ground wire contacts are clean.
Forum: South Central Region
03-29-2020, 09:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,083
Posted By Base91

Re: Off topic but 1st day of being in shut down in Travis County, Tx

Williamson county. Not really participating in lock down but bars are closed so only drinking at home. Sadly doing house work not car work.
Forum: V6
10-20-2019, 03:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,805
Posted By Base91

Re: New here. Looking for V6 Advice

Start with the injectors. Southbay sponsor on this site has a good set.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-19-2019, 02:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,338
Posted By Base91

Re: Autocross Parts and Tips?

Tires are the easiest starting point and make big difference. Then brakes, then everything else. But most importantly get on the track as soon as possible. You haven't said what experience/skill...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-19-2019, 02:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,157
Posted By Base91

Re: Shake

Bent axle shaft? Warped disc? Worn bearings?
Forum: Brakes
07-28-2019, 03:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,920
Posted By Base91

Re: 6th Gen Camaro 4 Piston Front - To much for Auto-x?

My $0.02 worth. Balance. I found 275 17" Toyo tires pared with rear PBR discs and an adjustable proportioning valve to be a night and day improvement. And that's still with the stock front brakes....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-14-2019, 02:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,159
Posted By Base91

Re: AC bypass ugrade

I measured and bought a belt the correct length without the pulley. Just clears the others.
Forum: History / Originality
06-09-2019, 03:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,688
Posted By Base91

Re: Be Careful With Registration in MA

CA, and not doubt some other states like MA, reserve the right to "impute" the tax they deem SHOULD be paid regardless of what was actually paid. I think it started with sell phones that were being...
Forum: History / Originality
11-30-2018, 06:30 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 9,455
Posted By Base91

Re: What's your story? Who actually remembers when these cars were new?

Sadly over 60 too so can remember when 1st gens were new! I had a '67 Firebird in the early '80s and now the '91. My son sold the sensible Civic and bought the bird when he was in high school (a...
Forum: V6
10-29-2017, 04:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 326
Posted By Base91

Re: Critter chewed some wires and no start.

Thanks. I thought not but hoped so I wouldn't have to get under it. Oh well.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-28-2017, 09:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,668
Posted By Base91

Re: What are autocross guys using for gas tanks?

No special tank here. I run with 1/2 a tank or so and never had any issues.
Forum: V6
10-28-2017, 09:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 326
Posted By Base91

Critter chewed some wires and no start.

So something chewed a couple of wires and the engine won't turn over. Wires to the coolant level sensor and the sensor in the power steering line were severed. Would either of these cause the engine...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-29-2017, 04:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 514
Posted By Base91

Re: Bad Centerlink?

Raise your hand if you got that reference!
Forum: V6
08-17-2017, 05:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 690
Posted By Base91

Re: Good sounding exhaust for an '86 2.8 (if there is one?)!

I was parting out a v8 so just swapped the muffler and got twin pipes, better flow and a better sound. Never going to be an 8 though.
Forum: Northern California
06-12-2017, 05:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,254
Posted By Base91

Re: Moving

Sonoma county to Texas. One house there equals four here. Cheap gas. Cheap everything really. Guns legal again. And quite warm. Fewer snowflakes. But they do have an annual vehicle inspection. I took...
Forum: V6
03-27-2017, 08:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,075
Posted By Base91

Re: Technical Questions - Cold Air Intake

As for CAI I'm looking at moving the charcoal canister and running the intake there instead.
Forum: V6
03-27-2017, 08:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,075
Posted By Base91

Re: Technical Questions - Cold Air Intake

British car with an American engine is not terribly unusual. AC Cobra, Jensen Interceptor plus more. The other way round is more unusual like the Nash Metropolitan. The TR7 was originally designed...
Forum: V6
03-25-2017, 10:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,013
Posted By Base91

Re: 92 3.1 rough idle/stalling

Totally have to start with the injectors. Check the resistance of each one. If any one is bad and they are old replace them all. Southbay has a good priced set. While you're at it check the vacuum...
Forum: Brakes
03-18-2017, 11:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,036
Posted By Base91

Re: Proportioning valve

I did mine the easy quick way and mounted the valve right on the distribution block but if I did it again I'd go the extra mile and mount it somewhere on the tunnel. But my car is stripped out so...
Forum: Brakes
03-15-2017, 05:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,036
Posted By Base91

Re: Proportioning valve

You may want to look at adjustable valves (Summit etc). I did with drum to disc conversion and it made a huge difference being able to dial up the rear braking beyond what a fixed valve would do.
Forum: Brakes
03-11-2017, 02:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,505
Posted By Base91

Re: Rear Brake upgrade

I did my 1Le disc swap on the 9 bolt for about $100. You just have to wait and look for bargain sales. Otherwise, yes, the big bucks. BigBuckUpgrade.com?
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-23-2016, 11:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 530
Posted By Base91

Re: Little Problem

Call Thor.
Forum: Electronics
05-02-2016, 11:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 419
Posted By Base91

Re: Stupid Easy Volt Gauge Question

Also gauges are not always linear so half way on the gauge may not be half way between the indicated values.
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-26-2016, 10:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 856
Posted By Base91

Re: Charcoal canisters

I'm 59 and was born in Scotland. I watched all the Anderson stuff as a kid. Couldn't get enough. Moved on to bigger toys now. Enjoy.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-22-2016, 11:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,897
Posted By Base91

Re: 1991 firebird 3.1l v6 starts then dies?

Southbay injectors worked well for me. Great price and they are a sponsor here and will give you a discount.
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-22-2016, 11:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 856
Posted By Base91

Re: Charcoal canisters

FireballXL5 !!!!!!! Where are you from and how old are you? Can't be many, if any, on the forum remember or have ever heard of it. Supermarionation rules!
Forum: V6
03-22-2016, 11:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,592
Posted By Base91

Re: 3.1L LHO V6 Setting Idle

You haven't mentioned the injectors. If they are original they almost certainly need to be replaced. Then if it's still bad.....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-15-2016, 11:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,897
Posted By Base91

Re: 1991 firebird 3.1l v6 starts then dies?

ohm is the measure of electrical resistance. It can indicate the electrical condition of a wire. In this case the little coil inside the injector. If it's not correct the injector is bad. If it's...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-14-2016, 11:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,897
Posted By Base91

Re: 1991 firebird 3.1l v6 starts then dies?

And don't spend a ton of money on stuff until you know what the actual problem is!
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