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Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-13-2011, 10:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 485
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: starting issue... won't

check for spark when it won't start. Could be ignition module or pickup coil
Forum: Northern California
09-29-2011, 10:07 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,497
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: bad news.

I say #3
Forum: Cooling
09-18-2011, 09:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 850
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: 1986 trans am

I got mine at auto zone for about $32 with tax. Just keep looking at heater core threads and you'll see its not that bad
Forum: Cooling
09-18-2011, 08:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 850
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: 1986 trans am

You don't have to take apart the dash, you just gotta take off a few pieces under the passenger side. It took me about an hour , those difficult screws are actually pretty easy. The hard part is just...
Forum: Electronics
09-13-2011, 10:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 945
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: Where Do These Wires Go!!!!!

I think the first ones for manifold temp sensor or egr solenoid but I think the solenoid wires are different colors
Forum: TPI
09-11-2011, 08:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,440
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: how do i hook heater hoses up w/o div.valve

here you go https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/cooling/594578-delete-heater-control-valve.html
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-29-2011, 05:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,225
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: 700r4 has some milky stuff in it.

waters getting in there somehow
Forum: History / Originality
08-22-2011, 09:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 956
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: 89 Bird almost back on the road

that must've been cool having a new firebird, all us younger guys get the old battle hardened vets. About the setup, I got it off some guy in new braunfels, TX. There's also a dent on the pass side...
Forum: History / Originality
08-20-2011, 12:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 956
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: 89 Bird almost back on the road

I haven't messed with the car yet since its been way too hot. I did however replace the heater core. It wasn't that bad, it took like 1 1/2 hours taking my time and cleaning all the dried up foam.
...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-15-2011, 06:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,417
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: polished tpi parts CHEAP

how much for runners?
Forum: Cooling
08-13-2011, 09:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,281
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: Overheat while at idle only

I'm in the same boat. Stays good while moving, but as soon as I stop, it starts climbing. If i'm on the hwy, the temp stays at about 200-210. I got electric fans and 1 stays on all the time, so its...
Forum: History / Originality
08-11-2011, 08:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,489
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: Auto dimming rear view mirror glass replacement?

I tried that on one I got from advance auto, except that one wasn't so easy. I ended cracking the thing down the middle:doh:

I suggest a junk yard mirror. I got one from a 4th gen and it's much...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
08-05-2011, 11:15 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 13,740
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: Floor Jack Recommendations?

I've been thinking about getting this one http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00950139000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G11 the top looks pretty small though. I had a 2 ton jack, it was smaller...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-03-2011, 06:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 406
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: overflow and washer bottles

I think its only the washer bottle thats discontinued
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-03-2011, 12:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,712
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: cleaning the coolant and washer tank

The washer part number is for 88 and older. The pn for the 89 and later is 22063426 which is discontinued
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-03-2011, 07:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,712
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: cleaning the coolant and washer tank

The windshield washer jug for 89-92 thirdgens was discontinued a while back. I just took mine off. I sanded it a bit but it still looked yellowish
Forum: European Region
08-03-2011, 07:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 609
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: Talk Live to fellow 3rd Gener's

spam much?
Forum: Electronics
08-02-2011, 04:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,135
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: Vats problem, Not resistor key

I still haven't taken off mine. I only removed the horns, it turns on whenever I open the door and randomly when I'm driving. It looks like they did a good job installing it since everything is...
Forum: TBI
08-01-2011, 07:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 601
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: car wont start

It sounds like a dead battery. Do a quick test with a volt meter, it should be over 12v (12.6 if its good).
Forum: Electronics
08-01-2011, 06:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,135
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: Vats problem, Not resistor key

:yup:
I jumped into the same conclusion when I first got my car and it turned out to be the after market alarm.
Forum: History / Originality
07-27-2011, 11:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 956
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: 89 Bird almost back on the road

It has a Holley 600 cfm Carb, the computer is out of the picture. I'm going to put some coolant later and see what it does
Forum: History / Originality
07-26-2011, 04:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 956
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: 89 Bird almost back on the road

The 2nd fan on a tpi engine comes on a bit after 230*. My cars carb'd and the primary fan is constantly on with the key on. I don't think the 2nd fan should really have to come on, unless I was...
Forum: History / Originality
07-26-2011, 02:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 956
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: 89 Bird almost back on the road

no, only the first fan is on.

xcalibur (https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/member.php?u=84650), water cools better than coolant and with a pressurized system, the boiling point of water is raised....
Forum: History / Originality
07-25-2011, 06:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 956
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: 89 Bird almost back on the road

Air dams there. No air dam would affect it at hwy speeds.

Took this at my friends house. I think it looks pretty cool
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Forum: History / Originality
07-25-2011, 04:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 956
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: 89 Bird almost back on the road

It looks like this bird doesn't wanna leave the nest just yet.

I got it straight piped which made it run better but its giving me some overheating problems. I never drove it far enough to get it...
Forum: Carburetors
07-20-2011, 10:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 676
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: Carb question?

Don't do it. The previous owner had one on my car and it ran horrible. It would randomly stall and would barely accelerate. I bought a holley 600 cfm carb and its way better
Forum: TBI
07-20-2011, 03:33 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,351
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: Wins/Losses

Win: I beat my friends 92 civic hatch a few weeks ago. His car was mostly stock except for the usual cold air and header. We were coming back from the muffler shop after straight piping my car...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
07-04-2011, 06:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,003
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: Do these Black w/ silver bird Center caps look ok?

I haven't put them on yet since one of the emblems came off, I think some rtv will make sure it doesn't come off again or should I use something else?

Here's a pic of them.

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Forum: History / Originality
07-04-2011, 09:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 956
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: 89 Bird almost back on the road

sorry for the wait. I had some old pics but, they were pretty crappy so I went out this morning and took some

I painted some rough spots with dupli-color and I didn't cover the fog lights so some...
Forum: Fabrication
06-22-2011, 11:30 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 16,439
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: My little project that snowballed outta control...

wow, you really went all out. I bet its gonna be a mean drag car when its done
Forum: History / Originality
06-22-2011, 09:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 956
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: 89 Bird almost back on the road

got some engine bay pics
1st pic how I basically bought it but with new holley carb and without the windshield washer tank

2nd Painted edlebrock intake with new water pump,rad hoses, alarm horns...
Forum: History / Originality
06-22-2011, 09:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 956
Posted By BillyTheGoat

89 Bird almost back on the road

I've been looking through this site for a while now and in those months my car has been mostly sitting. I bought it last October for $1000. You don't see many firebirds for sale around here so I...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
06-22-2011, 06:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 736
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: Lost a center cap today

You can check ebay for original ones. I bought a set of caps for 47 bucks.
This one seems good ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-14-2011, 09:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 688
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: Distributor Question

it seems like you got the cap& rotor for a coil in cap HEI. The one you need is the kind with 9 terminals,8 for plugs and 1 for the wire that goes to the external coil
Forum: South Central Region
06-14-2011, 09:45 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 4,116
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: Newb from San Antonio Tx

your car sound great. I'm thinking about getting hedman shorty headers, I still have to replace the cat though. I should have enough cash by fall to afford headers and a y pipe

An update on my...
Forum: Electronics
06-13-2011, 03:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 520
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: battery keeps dying ..i need suggestions

It seems like the alternator. grab a volt meter and check the voltage of the battery by itself and then check the voltage with the car running, It should have over 13v.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-13-2011, 12:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,003
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: Do these Black w/ silver bird Center caps look ok?

The cars red, you really think I should go with chrome lugs? I was thinking black to match the rims. I ended up buying a set of NOS caps from ebay won the bid at $47 total. I hope I didn't get...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-12-2011, 08:50 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,801
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: Stalling when in drive and on the brakes. Help! :( please... lol

it kinda sounds like a short to me, maybe when you changed the gears you cut into one of the wires for the fuel pump? I would check the wires from the pump that are under the car
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-09-2011, 09:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,003
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Do these Black w/ silver bird Center caps look ok?

I'm finally starting to get my trans am back on the road and looking ok. Its missing all the center caps and I want to get some new ones, I found some on ebay and wanted to know if they look like...
Forum: Body
06-05-2011, 08:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,302
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: where to buy these fog light brackets?

Just go to walmart and look for blazer fog lights in the auto section, they're like 20 bucks they come with all that
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-04-2011, 11:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 529
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: Help me fix these problems once and for all!

Does the noise go away? I have a similar problem with noise coming from What I think is also the alternator, It usually only happens when I start it up and goes away after a few seconds, sometimes...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-02-2011, 05:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,825
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: Replaced plugs and wires now stalling!

its time for an update. I finally replaced the power valve and its much better. It stays running and starts right up, well sometimes. When I first go to start it, it sometimes takes 2 tries and will...
Forum: Canadian Region
06-02-2011, 05:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,626
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: Insurance rates discussion

Im 19 from texas and when I had insurance on my trans am, it was about 98 bucks a month for liability. I checked state farm and they wanted like $130. I'm gonna check where my dad gets his, hopefully...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-30-2011, 06:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,753
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: Tv cable seal fell inside pan

I got the pan off and didn't like what I saw. The fluid was pretty nasty. The tv cable was off for about 3 months and I just a shop towel over to plug it so Maybe dirt got in it but, it was pretty...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-27-2011, 12:28 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 10,300
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: I have huge car trouble!

Did you install the fuel filter correctly? There's an arrow pointing to the flow direction, I'm not sure if that would cause your problems though
Forum: Body
05-26-2011, 09:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 954
Posted By BillyTheGoat

Re: Hatch release/motor for Dummies

my hatch won't close unless I press the plastic lever on the housing, It doesn't go up on its own unless I do that. Is that what you have to do too?
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