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Forum: Electronics
Today, 05:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 36
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: Oldsmobile 215

You will need to find an Oldsmobile forum, this one is for 1982-1992 Chevy Camaro / Pontiac Firebird cars only....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
Yesterday, 12:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 88
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: 1984 Camaro 700r4 swap to t5 from a 1992 s10 questions

Hi ReillyH17, welcome to TGO :thumbsup:

There is only one thing I know for 100% certain about the S10 transmission;

It does not have a provision in it's tailshaft housing for mounting the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
Yesterday, 07:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 176
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: Flexplate questions

Hi KITT87,

I would get under there with the inspection cover removed and start by grabbing the torque converter and twist & wiggle it to see if it's loose from the flexplate. If it's bolts do have...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-27-2024, 11:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 176
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: Flexplate questions

By all means, check it for cracks/looseness before taking anything apart......:thumbsup:
Forum: Electronics
04-26-2024, 05:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 23,807
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: Tach Fixed

The person you are addressing was last seen here in 2011....... :rolleyes:

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Forum: Body
04-24-2024, 03:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 273
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: Headlights - stock or upgrade?

:thumbsup:

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/chevrolet,1992,camaro,3.1l+v6,1035807,electrical-bulb+&+socket,headlamp+bulb,11701
Forum: Electronics
04-22-2024, 01:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 20,860
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: Fuel Pump Not Priming - HELP!!

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Forum: Electronics
04-21-2024, 01:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,733
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: CTSY Fuse Keeps Blowing!

FYI

You are responding to a post from 2004, by a poster who was last seen in 2014...... ;)
Forum: Electronics
04-21-2024, 09:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 178
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: 350 and carb swapped, 87 trans am.

And again, TP beat me to the punch, , while I was typing out my long winded post....:lol:
Forum: Electronics
04-21-2024, 09:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 178
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: 350 and carb swapped, 87 trans am.

I figure I might as well start off by telling you that eliminating the TPI don't get a lot of love around here, so if you get any negative responses at least you'll know why ;)

Now, since it's...
Forum: Body
04-20-2024, 06:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 389
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: How to fix this fender gap? 1985 z28

My only tip is to adjust the hinges till the door is in alignment at the striker (the area where it shows to be misaligned in the pic I quoted), once the top & bottom are both in line with the body...
Forum: Body
04-20-2024, 05:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 389
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: How to fix this fender gap? 1985 z28

There is, 100% absolutely no way that the front fender pinch weld being caved in is causing the door to fit this badly when it's closed;
...
Forum: Electronics
04-17-2024, 05:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 122
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: What color are the wires on the passenger side head on a 1986 iroc TPI

The only wire colors I've ever seen used as grounds in our cars is black for insulated wires, or these, if there is no insulation;

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Forum: Electronics
04-15-2024, 06:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 179
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: Accesory Power Isnt working

Cool :thumbsup:

Here is a link to pretty much all of the wiring diagrams for our cars, a nice free resource I've been using for years.

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Forum: Electronics
04-15-2024, 05:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 179
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: Accesory Power Isnt working

Now that we've discussed how to handle the wires, next up is this business of the hotwired fuel pump.

I'm not gonna go gettin all preachy on ya here, but you really should put that circuit back to...
Forum: Electronics
04-15-2024, 03:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 179
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: Accesory Power Isnt working

The cut wires themselves are why your door lock and mirrors don't work. The other stuff that don't work is because of the fuse that blew when you cut the wires (presumably more than one at a time?) ...
Forum: Electronics
04-15-2024, 05:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 179
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: Accesory Power Isnt working

Have you checked the accessories fuse ?
Forum: Electronics
04-14-2024, 03:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 20,860
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: Fuel Pump Not Priming - HELP!!

Hi Vmatzum, now we're gettin somewhere ;)

Oh Hell dude, after 12 years the fuel has turned back into the dinosaurs from which it was distilled, and you've got quite the job ahead of you. In the...
Forum: Electronics
04-14-2024, 02:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 20,860
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: Fuel Pump Not Priming - HELP!!

Have you taken your engine apart, and possibly hooked up the Fusible links wrong? If you haven't removed, and then replaced the wiring from the starter, it's not at all likely your fusible links are...
Forum: V6
04-13-2024, 06:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 176
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: Help my identity this, metal tube from engine

Yep, T.L. and Tuned Performance are 100% correct, a wire loom piece similar to these gets pushed onto that stud and it keeps the spark plug wires from frying on the exhaust manifold :thumbsup:

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Forum: Electronics
04-13-2024, 07:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 134
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: 87 2.8 injector problem

Well then your answer is a simple one; If the previous owner "chopped up the wiring on the firewall" your gonna have to put all that back right if you want to hear it run. If that, for you, involves ...
Forum: Electronics
04-11-2024, 03:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 735
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: Need some alternator clarification

We usually skip the drums, , and go straight to tossing a virgin or two into the volcano to please the Sun / fire Gods, , , , seems to work for us.... ;)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-10-2024, 05:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 200
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: 305 clacking noise

I hear what sounds like valve train clatter, and an exhaust leak. I don't hear what would be any "death rattles" in your sound clip...... :thumbsup:
Forum: Electronics
04-07-2024, 05:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 162
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: Battery relocation - questions on fusing / circuit breakers

An interesting question......

In normal operation, of course since the alternator is the power source here, it should be the IN, and the battery, as the receiver of the generated power, should be...
Forum: TBI
04-06-2024, 06:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 583
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: New girl in town

Hi LiquidBlue, it appears she is planning on replacing the tank, so no colonoscopy required..... :lmao:
Forum: V6
04-06-2024, 03:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 108
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: Upper plenum gasket

If you look closely, you'll find that to do the pressure test, the upper plenum shouldn't need to come off to access the port on the fuel rail. At least I never have had to take it off on my 89, and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-03-2024, 11:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 182
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: Crank bolt: can it be reused?

Since it's not a "TTY" (Torque To Yield) bolt, as long as it isn't damaged, I've never had a problem reusing them :thumbsup:

From Google;

"What is a torque-to-yield bolt? It is a one-time-use...
Forum: Body
03-27-2024, 06:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,266
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: 1990 Camaro, is it worth fixing up?

I spent about 10 grand restoring a car that was only worth 5 when I was done, but then daily drove it for the past 15 years, , , , , so I'd say it owes me , , , , nothing..... :lol:

PS, just...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-17-2024, 06:29 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,763
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: Speed related vibration issue

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Forum: Electronics
03-17-2024, 11:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 598
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: 1988 no crank

If you jump out the VATS starter enable relay, and buy and install one of these for $25, that will eliminate the VATS issue once & for all....

https://www.ebay.com/itm/381931751842

(The...
Forum: Electronics
03-17-2024, 07:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 598
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: 1988 no crank

You say "No security light"....

Does this mean it never comes on, at all?

If it never comes on, and your 100% sure you've got a good VATS fuse in the (in) convenience center, AND a good bulb in...
Forum: Electronics
03-09-2024, 07:36 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,106
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: Battery Experience / Advice

Cool, at least we know it ain't boiling them to death :thumbsup:
Forum: Electronics
03-08-2024, 12:03 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,106
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: Battery Experience / Advice

Did you ever take the suggested voltage reading?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-04-2024, 03:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 118
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: No no dash power/ no fuel pump/ no ses

Your ECM controls the engine's associated bits, and the lockup function of your torque converter.
It has absolutely nothing to do with interior stuff, your headlights/taillights, power...
Forum: Electronics
03-03-2024, 03:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,283
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: Does an amp continue to draw on the battery even when car is off normally?

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Forum: V6
03-03-2024, 11:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 152
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: 89 RS 2.8 another cranks wont start

An ICM most certainly can fail such as to produce a weak fizzle of a spark, VS a nice bright blue ZAP. Most do fail wide open (no spark whatsoever) but I've seen my fair share fail in such a way to...
Forum: Electronics
03-02-2024, 07:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 260
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: No power to the rear

Ok, now that we got that out of the way, where, exactly were these two "power cables" you say you cut?

A power antenna does have two cables running to it, one that is the actual antenna signal...
Forum: Electronics
03-02-2024, 06:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 260
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: No power to the rear

Hi Scouter,

What kind of car are we talkin here? Is it a 1982 through 1992 Chevy Camaro or Pontiac Firebird?

When lookin for help , , , , specifics matter....
Forum: Electronics
03-02-2024, 04:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,106
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: Battery Experience / Advice

The disconnect is a great idea for any car that sits longer than a week or two at any given time.
Forum: Electronics
03-02-2024, 11:35 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,106
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: Battery Experience / Advice

If this car is in regular use, the batteries shouldn't be dying from sitting. Any kind of parasitic draw that would destroy (several) batteries within two years time each should be bad enough that...
Forum: Electronics
02-29-2024, 06:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 156
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: Pop up headlights with no light(intentional)

You didn't post the year of your car, so it's not possible to give you a specifically targeted answer. There were two very different systems controlling the lights, but in general you'd want to...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-26-2024, 08:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 200
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: Driveshaft / Tail shaft angle

Hi Anesthes,

It does look off (to the right) to me as well. I know it may sound simplistic, but I'll bet a contractor's chalk line, attached at the very center of the differential yoke and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-24-2024, 07:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 312
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: Just bought a 1988 Camaro 2.8L V6 and engine noise started while driving it home!

Hi Frostline, Welcome to TGO ! :)

You will likely get some varied opinions here, and here's mine;

If the situation were mine, given how nice the car looks in the pics, I'd go for a...
Forum: Electronics
02-24-2024, 07:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 318
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: Mystery 30amp fuse

Dude don't worry about the double post, if that's what your calling "spam", it's all too easy to double click the post reply tab, it happens ......

Oh, and, at this forum the only one who has the...
Forum: Electronics
02-24-2024, 07:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 318
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: Mystery 30amp fuse

Hi, as long as you end up with the circuit fused at 20 amps, that's whats important. Personally I'd go to the local autoparts store and buy a "pigtail" fuseholder and properly splice that into the...
Forum: Electronics
02-24-2024, 07:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 318
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: Mystery 30amp fuse

It is the 20 amp "Inline fuse" (as it's described in the service manual) and it powers the ECM and the fuel pump..... :thumbsup:

...
Forum: Body
02-23-2024, 01:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 364
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: Camaro to trans am conversion

If you really want a Camaro, starting with a Firebird sounds like a long way around.
While what your asking has of course been done, if I was in your situation, I'd be looking for a good Camaro...
Forum: V6
02-22-2024, 03:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 266
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: injectors

This business, "Southbay Fuel Injectors" is a sponsor of this website, is highly trusted here, and in fact sold me the injectors that are in my car right now. He gives a discount to members of TGO so...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-22-2024, 05:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 463
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: 97 t5 swap

Now you've got it !!!!

Rather than go to the bother of tryin to find "white elephant" parts, the smart money is on selling what you've got to someone with a six banger who needs it, and then using...
Forum: V6
02-18-2024, 05:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 201
Posted By OrangeBird

Re: Ignition wiring

OK, now we're gettin somewhere......

If you are running ALL of the car's switched loads through that one switch, your never gonna find a single toggle that's gonna stand up to that load*....
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