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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-07-2016, 11:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,017
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Re: Finished build- pics!

Thanks everybody!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-17-2016, 08:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,017
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Re: Finished build- pics!

Thanks for the compliments! The interior and exterior pics are from different times, I took the interior pics after I had pulled it in the garage and the wheels were turned.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-16-2016, 08:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,017
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Finished build- pics!

Hey all,

My dad and I bought the car back when I was a freshman, and this build been quite a journey. I felt like posting her on the forum after all the help I received on here. This forum was a...
Forum: Interior
07-18-2015, 07:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 522
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Re: Help! Seatbelt keeps locking

Thought I should close the loop on this one. I removed the seatbelt and inspected it, and found that the inertia weight had literally come loose from the seatbelt mechanism! Picked up a NOS seatbelt...
Forum: Interior
07-17-2015, 01:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 522
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Help! Seatbelt keeps locking

Hey all,
I know there are a lot of seatbelt questions on the boards, and I did a search, but none matched my problem. I am going on a road trip with my dad in 4 hours and need to get this fixed. ...
Forum: Interior
07-17-2015, 11:52 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 397
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Help! Seatbelt keeps locking

Hey all,
I know there are a lot of seatbelt questions on the boards, and I did a search, but none matched my problem. I am going on a road trip with my dad in 4 hours and need to get this fixed. ...
Forum: Body
05-14-2015, 10:16 AM
Replies: 1,192
Views: 103,455
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Re: Did u have a Thirdgen in highschool?

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1140x2000/80-imag1884_1801d9d30604f1f8ce1686c2f8099dbe54337e64.jpg

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Forum: Body
05-13-2015, 08:51 PM
Replies: 1,192
Views: 103,455
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Re: Did u have a Thirdgen in highschool?

1988 Iroc 5.0 TPI stock Gunmetal Gray. Just finished doing a complete stock restoration. Currently a junior in high school, definitely the coolest car in the parking lot! :thumbsup:
Forum: Cooling
04-25-2015, 05:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,249
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Re: Fan issue

Thanks! And the new "correct" temp sender from AutoZone is the one that is way off, but I remember seeing on a thread somewhere on the forums that ac Delco had an oem type sender that was correct for...
Forum: Cooling
04-24-2015, 09:27 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,249
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Re: Fan issue

Well, good news. I got an infared temp gun and let the car heat up, and pointed the gun at the thermostat housing. When my gauge showed 220 degrees, the actual temp was near 150! I kept an eye on the...
Forum: Cooling
04-23-2015, 11:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,249
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Re: Fan issue

Thanks guys! These diagrams will be very helpful when I do some troubleshooting tomorrow.
Forum: Cooling
04-23-2015, 11:37 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,249
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Re: Fan issue

:doh:
sorry bout that, though that was the name of the older refrigerant
Forum: Cooling
04-23-2015, 11:30 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,249
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Re: Fan issue

Can't I use R134 instead of Freon? Sorry if this is a dumb question...
since I thought Freon would not work in a converted system
Forum: Cooling
04-23-2015, 11:15 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,249
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Re: Fan issue

That could be it, since the A/C compressor seems to cycle on/off every 2 seconds or so when A/C is turned on. Mine has been converted to R134 btw, that shouldn't matter at all right? Thanks!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-23-2015, 10:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,529
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Re: Rebuilt engine tapping/knock help!

Thanks, I'm gonna try that tonight. How much damage could I have done by driving on a misadjusted rocker?
Forum: Cooling
04-22-2015, 11:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,249
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Re: Fan issue

Actually just got back in from the garage lol. I backprobed the green/white wire in each relay connector while it was plugged in, and each fan spun with its respective relay. so I guess that rules...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-22-2015, 01:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,529
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Rebuilt engine tapping/knock help!

Hey all,

So I have about 100 miles or so on my rebuilt 305 TPI, still in the break in stage. It has been running GREAT so far, has about 55-60 oil psi on startup and 30-35 psi when hot. This...
Forum: Cooling
04-20-2015, 10:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,249
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Re: Fan issue

Vin F car, and I replaced both the fan switch and the Coolant Temp sensor. When I tested the relays, I was getting power to every terminal except for the one with the green wire with white stripe. I...
Forum: Cooling
04-20-2015, 10:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,249
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Re: Fan issue

Hey all, just updating some finds I had. So I disconnected the relays an jumped terminals A and E on the connector together, and the fans spun. I then put a test light on terminal D with the key on,...
Forum: Cooling
04-14-2015, 10:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 557
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Re: No Temperature

Make sure the needle isnt stuck on the bezel. With the key on to electrics, disconnect the wire to the sender and ground it to the frame. If your gauge spikes, then your gauge/wiring is fine. If not,...
Forum: Cooling
04-13-2015, 10:37 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,249
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Re: Fan issue

Thanks! I'll try and get it to a shop tomorrow to test the gauge. But is it possible for the relays to be bad that are not causing the fans to come on at temp? Sorry if that's a dumb question, I'm...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-12-2015, 09:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 525
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Re: Clacking/tapping from valvetrain?

Thanks! I'll try that. Though it didn't seem to quiet down much even before I overlashed them. Could it be something other than a loose rocker?? Exhaust manifold loose, or something worse? thanks...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-12-2015, 09:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 525
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Re: Clacking/tapping from valvetrain?

The tapping didn't really go away that much, and it eventually got to the point where I was tightening it down too far and was about to make the motor die.
Forum: Cooling
04-12-2015, 08:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,249
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Re: Fan issue

Hey all, sorry for not keeping updated. I put a new sender into the head, and temp gauge is working now. I decided to test the fans and let it idle. The gauge got past 220 and was about to hit the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-12-2015, 08:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 463
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Re: External Coolant leak from head-Help!

hey all, sorry for not keeping updated. it turned out to be a cracked heater diverter valve that was dripping coolant onto the top of engine, which then pooled down the sides, making it looks like it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-12-2015, 08:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 525
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Clacking/tapping from valvetrain?

Hey all,

just finished my 305 rebuild and have it back n the car. It runs good, already set the timing. The problem is, I'm getting a loud clacking/tapping noise coming from the front of the...
Forum: Cooling
04-07-2015, 03:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,249
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Re: Fan issue

And my temp gage hardly works, I'm trying to fix that too. when I took it for a drive for 20 min or so, the fans never came on, which I thought was odd, so I went straight home and shut off car. No...
Forum: Cooling
04-07-2015, 03:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,249
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Re: Fan issue

running new thermostat, Ccoolant temperature sensor, and fan switch. All of them are stock replacement.
Forum: Cooling
04-07-2015, 03:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,249
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Fan issue

Hey all,

I just finished the rebuild of my 305, and its running good. I'm pretty nervous about the engine overheating now, and I noticed a couple of weird things about my cooling fans. I have the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-05-2015, 01:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 463
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Re: External Coolant leak from head-Help!

Just got home and got car down from lift. Looked on top, and there is coolant pooled alongside the valley between the head and intake manifold. Trying to see if a leaky hose dripped down onto it,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-05-2015, 01:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 463
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Re: External Coolant leak from head-Help!

Yep, I used thread sealant on them. The leak doesn't look like it's coming out of the bolt holes though, it's coming out between head and block. But my engine is running fine though? At least so far...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-05-2015, 11:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 463
Posted By 85Irocbuild

External Coolant leak from head-Help!

Hey all,

I just started up my rebuilt 305 for the first time yesterday. It was my first rebuild, and I followed the manual to the letter. It fired up on the first try, and idled great! 55 Oil PSI....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-11-2015, 06:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 444
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Re: Exhaust Manifolds

sounds good, thanks!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-11-2015, 03:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 444
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Exhaust Manifolds

Hey all,

I'm about to put my rebuilt 305 back in the camaro. I just cleaned up the stock exhaust manifolds and put them on. However, I noticed that it's going to be a tight fit trying to reach...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-25-2015, 10:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 303
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Oil pressure?

Hey all,

I've been rebuilding my 305 over the last month, and replaced the main bearings, rod bearings, rings, lifters, and all the gaskets. I was just priming it with my 1/2 in drill and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-28-2014, 08:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 536
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Crank journal nick

Hey all,

When reinstalling my crank, it got nicked slightly by the edge of the piston rod. And yes, the bolts were covered with hose, so those didn't scratch it. There's just a small nick in the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-27-2014, 11:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,867
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Dirty piston heads

I've been changing out my head gaskets on my camaro, and just got the heads removed. However, I noticed that the #5 piston head is pretty dirty, and the #7 piston head is a little less dirty but has...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-29-2013, 04:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,385
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Re: Changing pinion gear with ring gear?

Got it, thanks for the response.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-29-2013, 02:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,385
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Changing pinion gear with ring gear?

Hi all,

I am going to be changing my rear gear ratio from stock 2.73 to 3.42. I'm going to use my 2 series carrier and install the 3.42 ring gear onto it with a spacer. My question is, do I need...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-29-2013, 06:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,209
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Re: The start of my auto to manual trans swap

Any updates on the swap?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-29-2013, 05:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 566
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Re: Do I have a posi?

The car is only going to be a daily driver, so high performance is not whats important to me. I want the LSD mainly for adverse weather conditions. I have a decent level of mechanical experience, but...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-29-2013, 03:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 566
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Re: Do I have a posi?

So I am not able to remove the Gov-lock and install a powertrax? Since this is all new to me, what would you recommend? Thanks.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-29-2013, 03:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 566
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Re: Do I have a posi?

So should I pull the Gov-bomb and put in a powertrax? Or second option, I have a stock limited slip differential from an 88 iroc. Would I be able to pull the limited slip differential from the 88...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-29-2013, 02:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 566
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Do I have a posi?

I am going to be swapping the rear end from my parts car into my iroc. I had the car on jack stands and turned the rear wheels, and the wheels turned opposite directions. I figured that I had an open...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-28-2013, 06:02 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,137
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Re: 2.73 with T5 Transmission drivability

Thanks guys for your help, looks like I may be swapping in a 10 bolt posi 3.23
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-25-2013, 04:15 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,137
Posted By 85Irocbuild

2.73 with T5 Transmission drivability

I am swapping a T5 transmission into my Iroc. The car came equipped with the 2.73 rear end gear ratio. The car is only a daily driver, so my focus is not on performance. Will the car drive fine with...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
11-07-2013, 08:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 503
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Re: Wanted: Set of 88-90 Iroc rims

PM sent
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
11-06-2013, 03:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,279
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Re: Camaro Parts

PM sent
Forum: Wheels and Tires
11-05-2013, 08:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,957
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Re: Painted 85 Camaro RS wheels

I think those look real nice! Good job.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
10-23-2013, 03:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,062
Posted By 85Irocbuild

Re: 2 - 88 IROC Rims

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