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Forum: History / Originality
09-08-2023, 02:26 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 38,911
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: about to be a "new" owner of an '88 V6 Camaro

This today from the new owner:

“Another update on the car, moser 12 bolt 3.73 rear end installed, basically the whole umi suspension catalog, adjustable control arms, adjustable panhard bar,...
Forum: History / Originality
09-06-2023, 09:14 AM
Replies: 353
Views: 38,911
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: about to be a "new" owner of an '88 V6 Camaro

Thanks.

I had 10 years of enjoyment with it.

I had “back issues” before I got it in 2013. Those issues have progressed. If I drive a manual transmission in any significant stop/go traffic for...
Forum: History / Originality
09-05-2023, 03:40 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 38,911
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: about to be a "new" owner of an '88 V6 Camaro

Last ride.

https://youtu.be/euaOniFs5dk?si=48Tz0i7Lz4NPgGbR


My restoration effort was lagging.

Traded it to a fella who is healthier than me last weekend.
Forum: History / Originality
01-27-2023, 09:39 AM
Replies: 353
Views: 38,911
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: about to be a "new" owner of an '88 V6 Camaro

I.... am... still... here :waveman:

(ditched the daily-driver tags so I don't have to get annual inspections anymore!)
...
Forum: History / Originality
11-28-2020, 05:30 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 38,911
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: about to be a "new" owner of an '88 V6 Camaro

Glad y'all to the north are enjoying this story.

I'm still slow on getting the motor project underway. But at least I've got a gravel parking spot now where she can leak a bit, and I don't have to...
Forum: History / Originality
11-03-2020, 01:19 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 38,911
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: about to be a "new" owner of an '88 V6 Camaro

Need to get serious about installing that Pontiac motor.

The old 2.8 is getting TIRED.

https://youtu.be/_Q33c2mHV3Q
Forum: History / Originality
08-08-2020, 09:46 AM
Replies: 353
Views: 38,911
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: about to be a "new" owner of an '88 V6 Camaro

Scooter glad to see you still here!

At least the motor is in a proper garage now. We've only been in the new house a couple months.

Getting a few priority things sorted, and I'm looking...
Forum: History / Originality
08-04-2020, 02:26 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 38,911
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: about to be a "new" owner of an '88 V6 Camaro

Catching up with this thread.

I'm still here, and I still have the car.

Life has been in the way of me doing much with it except driving it a little here and there.

It has a new parking...
Forum: DIY PROM
04-24-2020, 11:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,782
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: Bouncing spark advance

I haven’t posted in a while, but are you sure your timing chain isn’t having slack-issues?

Regarding timing assessment, how is the condition of your harmonic damper?

The former is going to give...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-17-2019, 06:33 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 12,278
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: removing ball joint and bushings from factory control arm

If I had to do it over, I would give the “Mercedes type” compressor a try. Good reviews and affordable on eBay and Amazon.
Forum: V6
07-02-2019, 01:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,667
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: need exhaust manifold right side 1989 firebird v6 2.8

Here is the A.I.R. System on the ‘93 S-10.

Located on passenger side.

No A.I.R. fittings on driver-side. Driver-side only has heated-air piping rising from collector on driver-side manifold...
Forum: V6
07-02-2019, 01:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,667
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: need exhaust manifold right side 1989 firebird v6 2.8

I was just digging around under the hood of my '93 S-10 (which also is equipped with a 2.8).

I notice that the S-10 passenger side is equipped with this manifold:
...
Forum: Interior
06-27-2019, 11:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,110
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: Anyone know where I can get a new center console for my Firebird in Canada?

Try Jason Fritz on Facebook. He's the admin at F-Body Graveyard. He has tons of third-gen Camaro and Firebird parts.

I've bought from him on several occasions. He seems to use mostly Facebook...
Forum: V6
06-27-2019, 04:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,667
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: need exhaust manifold right side 1989 firebird v6 2.8

I'd be very interested to see what you come up with.

I have a very tired 2.8 under the hood of my '88. I've been meaning to do something about it, but I need to work-out a couple things first. Not...
Forum: V6
06-26-2019, 06:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,667
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: need exhaust manifold right side 1989 firebird v6 2.8

I wonder whether manifold number GW63Z2 will fit the right side of our cars?

It looks like it has the proper flange to mate with the EGR-tube flange, as well as the option to accept the...
Forum: V6
06-26-2019, 06:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,667
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: need exhaust manifold right side 1989 firebird v6 2.8

The passenger side manifold may be part number 10044876. Regrettably, chasing this part number on a Google search can take you to several parts that are only "almost right."

I'm going to post some...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-21-2019, 09:23 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,455
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: Alignment experts - advice sought

If you want a few more degrees fore-and-aft on the stock-type mounts, nothing prevents you from just breaking out the chain-saw file, and lengthening the fore-and-aft slots in the fender.

However,...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-20-2019, 08:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,455
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: Alignment experts - advice sought

I’m not understanding why you are suggesting that caster is not adjustable after scooter posted the pic that clearly shows the fore-and-aft slots in the fender.

I was fooled on the availability of...
Forum: Body
06-19-2019, 11:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,340
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: Metal dragging sound

Have you inspected the underside of the vehicle?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-18-2019, 06:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,455
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: Alignment experts - advice sought

While I've got all y'all smart fellers setting me right on this business of caster, tell me if my shade-tree method of calculating my caster-value with my iPhone is correct.

If I understand...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-18-2019, 06:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,455
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: Alignment experts - advice sought

OK. I see now the relationship that allows the caster adjustment. That's actually a goodly amount of range for caster. Thanks for the pic!
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-18-2019, 03:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,455
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: Alignment experts - advice sought

Unless I'm overlooking something, this is how much you've got to work with for caster.

You can see that the long groove in the strut mount is slightly wider than the stud that the mount rides on....
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-18-2019, 03:45 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,455
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: Alignment experts - advice sought

OK, if you want to say caster is "adjustable" on these cars by whatever minute fore-and-aft gap there is between the slots in the strut-mounts and the studs on the base plates, and/or the gap between...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-13-2019, 05:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,373
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: No not again..engine rebuild every yr?

I'm not a racer.

And its for a REASON.

It is truly expensive to build race motors that you can stand-on every weekend and that will last any time.

You start running boost and/or kits on...
Forum: V6
06-13-2019, 05:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,500
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: Wrong reading of the coolant temp

Tuned Performance is your man if you have questions about re-programming your PROM.

I have the Moates cables and TunerPro RT (free download) loaded on an ancient laptop running Windows XP.

I...
Forum: V6
06-13-2019, 04:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,500
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: Wrong reading of the coolant temp

I don't remember the temperature being an issue for my car.

I can tell you that the instrument cluster that came with the car (the car I traded a $300 rifle for) was shaky. The temp gauge rarely...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-10-2019, 06:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,455
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: Alignment experts - advice sought

I installed all this stuff on mine....
Forum: Cooling
06-10-2019, 06:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 544
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: Temp gauge acting strange

Nina always has the best tests.

For now, you can practice removing the gauge cluster. Remove it and inspect the printed circuit on the backside. If the printed circuit is...
Forum: V6
06-10-2019, 01:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,500
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: Wrong reading of the coolant temp

It seems you have a concern that the ECU is losing the message in the translation from the coolant temp sensor, and is causing your fan to turn on late.

As I see it, you have three choices.
1....
Forum: Cooling
06-10-2019, 01:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,712
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: Could a bad Engine Temperature Sender Cause Rough Idle

9 minutes worth spending if you need to get acquainted with the basics of temp sensors and EFI

https://youtu.be/AgH1VWHlYZ8
Forum: Cooling
06-10-2019, 01:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,712
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: Could a bad Engine Temperature Sender Cause Rough Idle

I won't post at length on how to use a multimeter here. There are tons of resources on how to operate a multimenter on the internet. Just know that most sensor systems operate at a max of 5 volts on...
Forum: Cooling
06-10-2019, 01:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,712
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: Could a bad Engine Temperature Sender Cause Rough Idle

Should have at least four temperature sensors. Locations vary somewhat, so do some poking around to confirm.

CTS for the ECM (on the front of the intake manifold if car is V6, may be on one of the...
Forum: Cooling
06-09-2019, 06:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,712
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: Could a bad Engine Temperature Sender Cause Rough Idle

Keep in mind that there are two different senders reporting to the dash gauge, and to the ECM, respectively.

That is, if you’ve got a busted sensor to the dash gauge, the ECM is blissfully unaware...
Forum: Cooling
06-09-2019, 05:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,712
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: Could a bad Engine Temperature Sender Cause Rough Idle

I’m gonna go out on a limb and guess you aren’t actually testing any of these parts before replacing.

if you suspect a sensor is not reporting correctly, you should test it before just blindly...
Forum: V6
06-09-2019, 05:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,500
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: Wrong reading of the coolant temp

While you’re at it recommend using IR thermometer on outlet hose to upper radiator to compare numbers between IR thermometer and dash gauge. I get wide variation on mine. Typically dash gauge reading...
Forum: V6
06-09-2019, 05:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,500
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: Wrong reading of the coolant temp

If ECM is reporting too low, and you are convinced sensor is reporting correct, recommend jumper connector wire between sensor and ECM to eliminate possibly that resistance in circuit between sensor...
Forum: V6
04-02-2019, 05:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 620
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: 2.8L Auto Ignition/Fuel/Air Issue?

A quick and easy check for a dead cat is one of the inexpensive laser-pointer infra-red temperature gauges.

The outlet side of the cat should be considerably hotter than the inlet side. The cat on...
Forum: V6
04-02-2019, 05:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,789
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: Idling and Acceleration issues on '87 Camaro 2.8L

If you have rotten vacuum lines, you have to fix that.

Its a real chore to route the lines, especially the thin, hard-plastic lines. You can pretty much count on the hard plastic shattering if you...
Forum: History / Originality
11-25-2018, 07:55 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 38,911
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: about to be a "new" owner of an '88 V6 Camaro

Wife is soon to be retired.
Which will probably pull me into similar circumstance.

Still have that motor though. Still planning to go forward with the rebuild. Exact timeline uncertain.
Drove it...
Forum: History / Originality
11-01-2018, 10:55 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 38,911
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: about to be a "new" owner of an '88 V6 Camaro

Good suggestion on the compressor.

I’m not nearly retired.
Forum: History / Originality
11-01-2018, 08:15 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 38,911
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: about to be a "new" owner of an '88 V6 Camaro

Been slow-going with the Sport Coupe project lately. Got sidetrackedwith an alternator replacement and a stripped drain-plug on the oil pan of my Toyota daily driver.

I did manage to still get a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-23-2018, 03:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 688
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: Engine stumbling or missing

What scan tool are you using?

Your best chance of diagnosing drivability issues is to view the same thing the ECU is seeing at the time the event occurs.
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
09-17-2018, 10:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,341
Posted By W.E.G.

Fire at Jason Fritz’s shop

Just saw this on Facebook.

Third gen Camaro and Firebird group




...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-08-2018, 05:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 15,656
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: How I rebuilt my charcoal / vapor canister

Very interesting repair.

A couple related questions.
1. Am I correct to assume that when fuel pressure in the tank reaches a certain point, that the tank vapors are forced into the cannister?
2....
Forum: Cooling
09-05-2018, 07:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,218
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: Why are all evaporator lines hot?

Thank you.

I've been slow-moving on this due to weather and several other events with daily drivers. Very much still on the agenda.

Two more days of 100+ degree heat index weather in my...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-02-2018, 10:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,030
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: Speedometer and tachometer not working

WC Autoparts is Greg. He's on this board. Send him a message. Guy seems like he knows about all there is to know about third gen gauges.
Link to his user profile:...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-02-2018, 07:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 422
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: ECM help

This is a refreshing idea.

Ditching factory carburetor configuration to “”upgrade” to 1992-era fuel injection.

Yes, if you want a 1992 system in your car, you will need a compatible wiring...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-02-2018, 07:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,030
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: Speedometer and tachometer not working

If yours hasn’t died, it almost certainly will.


https://www.wc-autoparts.com/1990-92-chevy-camaro-v8-tachometer-circuit-board-pre-calibrated-direct-replacement/
Forum: Electronics
08-31-2018, 01:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,600
Posted By W.E.G.

Re: Alternator and electrical headaches.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/electronics/634092-alternator-not-charging.html#&gid=1&pid=1 (https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/electronics/634092-alternator-not-charging.html#&gid=1&pid=1)

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