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Forum: European Region
07-25-2011, 04:40 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,534
Posted By CarloStu

Re: Scotland check in

You're right no Chevy forums as such, I mainly use http://www.xmembers.co.uk which has loads of users all over Scotland and plenty American Car owners/enthusiasts.

Also use American Auto Club UK,...
Forum: European Region
07-11-2011, 07:30 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,534
Posted By CarloStu

Re: Scotland check in

Ah right I always get it mixed up haha. Cheers! I'm very happy with it and does turn a few heads... most people think it's a Trans Am though - especially when I have the T-Tops off. :crazy: I've...
Forum: European Region
07-10-2011, 08:56 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,534
Posted By CarloStu

Re: Scotland check in

It's on average £1.35 a litre - pretty much £6 (or $10) a gallon, although UK gallons are slightly smaller than US. Yeah if you shop around you can save up to 3 or 4p a litre.
You've been around a...
Forum: European Region
07-08-2011, 11:52 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,534
Posted By CarloStu

Re: Scotland check in

Hi Kenny, you'll get much more good weather to enjoy yours over there though! The fuel here is just horrendous now...



Sounds good man, always up for a car gathering. Also know of a few more...
Forum: Cooling
04-09-2011, 09:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 781
Posted By CarloStu

Radiator went bang... other issues?

I'll try and keep this brief and I don't want to annoy any of you as I know there are plenty of these topics - I have read many but still I'd rather hear directly from you. :)

My radiator blew its...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-09-2011, 08:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,249
Posted By CarloStu

Re: Service Engine Soon light - where is the DLC connector?

Finally got round to checking my SES light code yesterday, thanks to my mate Stackofire who came round to show off his shiny just finished Z28. :D
Turns out its only showing code 12 over and over...
Forum: Members Camaros
04-08-2011, 06:31 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,013
Posted By CarloStu

Re: 1991 Z28 Winter Project

Said it before and I'll say it again - awesome! :D:thumbsup:
Forum: Brakes
02-28-2011, 04:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,269
Posted By CarloStu

Re: Rear disc rotor removal = losing battle.

Hehe thanks guys! :D Won the first battle, but the war shall continue... :lol:
Forum: Brakes
02-28-2011, 09:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,269
Posted By CarloStu

Re: Rear disc rotor removal = losing battle.

On with the shiny shiny:

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All back together; "Like a glooooove!":

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Forum: Brakes
02-28-2011, 09:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,269
Posted By CarloStu

Re: Rear disc rotor removal = losing battle.

After all your encouraging words (:thanks: everyone! :D) I decided to have a quick bash this morning... So I dragged myself out of bed, shoveled some cereal and a cup of tea into my gob and had the...
Forum: Brakes
02-26-2011, 04:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,269
Posted By CarloStu

Re: Rear disc rotor removal = losing battle.

Thanks again James! That looks a bit too involved for just changing brakes anyway, so no way I'm going to bother. Also pretty sure my bearings are fine and I'm a firm believer in the "if it aint...
Forum: Brakes
02-26-2011, 04:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,269
Posted By CarloStu

Re: Rear disc rotor removal = losing battle.

Thanks madmax, that's made me feel better that I'm not missing anything.

Also thank you James. In that link, "customblackbird" says: "wack it with a mallet. if your replacing it then dont worry...
Forum: Brakes
02-26-2011, 03:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,269
Posted By CarloStu

Rear disc rotor removal = losing battle.

My car is a 1988 IROC-Z with 9 bolt 2.77 rear end.

Bought full set of rotors and pads as 3 of mine are badly grooved and I'm pretty sure they're original! The one that isn't grooved is the one...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-23-2011, 04:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,249
Posted By CarloStu

Re: Service Engine Soon light - where is the DLC connector?

The main TGO guide should explain most of it in the "DISPLAYING THE TROUBLE CODES" section:
https://www.thirdgen.org/service-engine-light-error-codes

But some people (myself included) didn't...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-23-2011, 12:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,249
Posted By CarloStu

Re: Service Engine Soon light - where is the DLC connector?

Thanks G-reg I'll get my paper clip ready and check it out. :-)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-23-2011, 12:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,249
Posted By CarloStu

Service Engine Soon light - where is the DLC connector?

My SES light came on ('88 IROC-Z L98) a week or two ago when I had been out for a long drive to blow off the cobwebs after winter. It didn't come on again next time I drove, but today when I fired...
Forum: North East Region
02-18-2011, 05:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 447
Posted By CarloStu

Re: New member from ny

Hello and welcome, jvilaws6 (https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/member.php?u=134786). :) Congrats on getting your third gen! Looks awesome - I love the colour.
Forum: Members Camaros
02-10-2011, 06:03 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,013
Posted By CarloStu

Re: 1991 Z28 Winter Project

Speaking of which... any idea how much longer it will be?
Forum: Members Camaros
02-10-2011, 05:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,013
Posted By CarloStu

Re: 1991 Z28 Winter Project

Looking good so far Mike! :thumbsup: Can't wait to get my Iroc wheels back now lol. :lol:
Forum: Brakes
01-27-2011, 05:04 PM
Replies: 40
Important/Useful : Difficult of rotor install
Views: 31,303
Posted By CarloStu

Re: Difficult of rotor install

WOW! That's crazy?! :eek: I thought Autos came pretty much standard in American cars and you actually had to pay more for a manual. I'll admit, I do kinda like the lazy driving style, but I would...
Forum: Brakes
01-27-2011, 12:59 PM
Replies: 40
Important/Useful : Difficult of rotor install
Views: 31,303
Posted By CarloStu

Re: Difficult of rotor install

Thanks for the info, always helps to know these things. :)
Forum: Brakes
01-27-2011, 10:47 AM
Replies: 40
Important/Useful : Difficult of rotor install
Views: 31,303
Posted By CarloStu

Re: Difficult of rotor install

I wouldn't know, as I have never done any sort of auto repair/maintenance class. I've only been driving for four years and learned what I know from word of mouth, books/manuals and forums.

The...
Forum: Brakes
01-21-2011, 07:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,787
Posted By CarloStu

Re: Brake lines rusted (Suggestions)

Judging by those pics, I wouldn't worry too much about that surface rust you have,
get that on any car if you use it daily or at least in the wet if it's not undersealed.

As for you brake lines,...
Forum: European Region
01-21-2011, 05:58 PM
Replies: 45
Important/Useful : Useful Vendors to Europe
Views: 9,053
Posted By CarloStu

Re: Useful Vendors to Europe

I have used "Specialist Autoparts" (http://www.specauto.co.uk/parts.asp)
for a few parts already. They have a good selection of American parts in
stock and get a deliveries weekly so you never...
Forum: Brakes
01-21-2011, 03:37 PM
Replies: 40
Important/Useful : Difficult of rotor install
Views: 31,303
Posted By CarloStu

Re: Difficult of rotor install

Found another thread which explains it! :D Gonna try and get this tool. So glad I read this otherwise I would have gone ahead and ruined my caliper. Hope everyone else in the same boat finds the...
Forum: Brakes
01-21-2011, 01:44 PM
Replies: 40
Important/Useful : Difficult of rotor install
Views: 31,303
Posted By CarloStu

Re: Difficult of rotor install

Bump!



Anyone got any info on this tool? Is it required on all rear disc equipped cars?
I don't want to use a c-clamp before I am absolutely certain about this.
Got rear discs on my '88...
Forum: European Region
01-21-2011, 12:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,534
Posted By CarloStu

Re: Scotland check in

Aye and wear kilts and call each other Jock! Hehe :P

Cheers ZZ :)



Thanks Base :) Sounds awesome! Bet that was quite a machine. I know a guy with a '72 TA 455 HO, he
had a '69 Firebird...
Forum: European Region
01-20-2011, 09:00 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,534
Posted By CarloStu

Re: Scotland check in

Hello all! :-) Another Scot here - from Edinburgh. Got my '88 Iroc 5.7 TPI back in September and I love it!
Been using thirdgen.org a lot for info/advice and thought I'd join. I know Stackofire...
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