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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-12-2020, 05:54 AM
Replies: 1,252
Views: 137,750
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Re: Parking Lot Paparazzi

Thats a sad state of affairs right there :( At least its in the shade.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-12-2020, 05:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,566
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Re: OMG, its hideous !!!

Just thought id post it for the fact that its got a trans am firebird on the hood of a non firebird = insulting to all gen firebirds . :)
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-22-2020, 05:49 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,566
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Re: OMG, its hideous !!!

Look at those headlights too long and you'll go cross eyed .
Its just sacrilegious to the ol Trans Ams. Thats like guys putting Camaro Iroc wheels on a firebird, Or a firebird hood graphic on a...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-21-2020, 09:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,566
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Re: OMG, its hideous !!!

My god, are you people insane ? Ya must have the coronaVirus fever. LoL . :lol:
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-20-2020, 09:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,566
Posted By Billyjoebob007

OMG, its hideous !!!

Pontiac Aztek + Trans Am = Trans Aztekhttps://95octane.com/2020/04/12/pontiac-aztek-trans-am-concept/

What has been seen can not be unseen.:eek:
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Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-02-2020, 05:20 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,185
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Re: 83 Z28 Shorted electrical system, no start now .

Well it appears that there are now a bunch of the cardone 77-6026 ecm's that popped up on ebay, so if ya need an extra ecm for your cfi car now the time to grab one. The prices are now $138 with a...
Forum: Body
04-01-2020, 08:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 407
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Re: Outer lower plastic door panel Part help

No nuts on the other studs.
Forum: Body
04-01-2020, 07:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 407
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Outer lower plastic door panel Part help

HEllo, i was wondering about the exterior lower plastic strip "door ground effect" that goes along the length of the door. Mine is a bit loose . Should there be some kind of retainers on the "peg"...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-21-2020, 04:07 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,185
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Re: 83 Z28 Shorted electrical system, no start now .

Well gee wiz, got'er going again yeeaaaaaa ! So ya i guess it was the coolant temp sensor was the culprit, who would've thunk it. F me sideways silly seven times ! So, i have 3 computers now, after...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-15-2020, 12:50 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,185
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Re: 83 Z28 Shorted electrical system, no start now .

Ya so i just looked at the cts and the wiring is crusty and bare and it looked like the wires were twisted together a bit. Went to dis connect the connector and it fell apart. Was trying to remove...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-15-2020, 10:39 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,185
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Re: 83 Z28 Shorted electrical system, no start now .

I will check the cts and grounds here shortly, thanks guys :)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-14-2020, 02:24 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,185
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Re: 83 Z28 Shorted electrical system, no start now .

Ok, so this morn i changed the oil and unplugged the 2 fuel injectors and cranked motor and sprayed starting fluid into throttle bodys and car runs and starts. Plugged injectors back in and cranking...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-10-2020, 07:07 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,185
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Re: 83 Z28 Shorted electrical system, no start now .

Does anyone like the "Z28 Camaro" on the side of the doors ? I kinda dont like it and might look into getting those removed. ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-09-2020, 08:46 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,185
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Re: 83 Z28 Shorted electrical system, no start now .

Thanks will do, prob wont be till this weekend. Instead of unplugging injectors i can unplug the fuel pump fuse also ? should be ok . I might put some gas in a spray bottle and spray into tb's as...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-09-2020, 04:32 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,185
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Re: 83 Z28 Shorted electrical system, no start now .

Ok, so i did swap out the new computer n chip and put the orig ecm n chip back in and car would not even turn/crank at all, motor was trying but no. With new ecm while cranking motor i do see a big...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-08-2020, 09:29 PM
Replies: 1,252
Views: 137,750
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Re: Parking Lot Paparazzi

If its pink with a big cowl hood its probly a 4 banger, LoL.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-08-2020, 08:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,185
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Re: 83 Z28 Shorted electrical system, no start now .

Ok, thanks, will check that when i get time. If fuel in oil would i have to change oil out ? If plugs wet ?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-08-2020, 02:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,185
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Re: 83 Z28 Shorted electrical system, no start now .

Checked all that and good.
Put in another new ICM and new cap n rotor yesterday and still no start. Cranking good though. Tested voltage and continuity from the fusible links by starter to the 2 red...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-01-2020, 07:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,185
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Re: 83 Z28 Shorted electrical system, no start now .

Finally got to it this morning. Jumper to A n B port, Flashed code 12 a dozen times before i turned key off. "Code 12 No Distributor Pulses" . I changed out the coil and the ICM. I did another check...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-27-2020, 03:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,185
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Re: 83 Z28 Shorted electrical system, no start now .

Checked the spark today with the Lisle 20610 Inline Spark Tester, Cranking motor there is pulsating reddish spark. Shouldnt it be bluish white ?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-26-2020, 08:27 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,185
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Re: 83 Z28 Shorted electrical system, no start now .

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Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-26-2020, 08:24 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,185
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Re: 83 Z28 Shorted electrical system, no start now .

Ok, dug into things a little today, so this orange wire with this that looks like a connector i take it as being the "C" fusible link to ecm/fuel injection, that tested on both sides with power, so...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-24-2020, 09:52 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,185
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Re: 83 Z28 Shorted electrical system, no start now .

Question on the fusable link to starter: I take it that that fuse link would be in line one to the "S" post to starter solenoid ? If that link was blown would starter not work/turn at all ?

Is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-23-2020, 11:43 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,185
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Re: 83 Z28 Shorted electrical system, no start now .

Ok thanks will do. I did install a new icm yesterday .
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-23-2020, 10:08 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,185
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Re: 83 Z28 Shorted electrical system, no start now .

Heres a pic of the rad install, still gotta figure out what im going to do for a fan shroud. Dont want to hack up the original one to fit. The 82-84 shrouds...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-23-2020, 09:53 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,185
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Re: 83 Z28 Shorted electrical system, no start now .

I did swap in a spare battery i have and it didnt make any difference. I believe the fuel pressure is ok but will check that properly. Before swapping parts out when cranking motor a ton of fuel was...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-23-2020, 09:42 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,185
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Re: 83 Z28 Shorted electrical system, no start now .

I havent replaced the battery, its charging ok and i ran a battery tester on it and it came back as a good battery, no dead cells.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-23-2020, 09:40 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,185
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Re: 83 Z28 Shorted electrical system, no start now .

Also, i do have an alarm system on car dont know if that may be causing it to not start. It does seem to be ok as it is still arming and dis arming ok and alarm goes off if armed when i open the door...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-23-2020, 09:29 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,185
Posted By Billyjoebob007

83 Z28 Shorted electrical system, no start now .

Hello all, I'mmm baaaccck ! I picked up this 83 Z28 with the wimpy 305 cross fire motor a couple months ago, shes got 58,000 original miles on it. Ran pretty good but had to go through the car and...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
04-02-2014, 11:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,878
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Re: DAVID HASSELHOFFS 1986 KITT PONTIAC FIREBIRD

"Fans created this KITT car and gifted it to Hasselhoff." So that means Tha Hoff didnt even own it ? I think the auction house is a reputable place that sells preowned celebrity things out of...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
04-02-2014, 11:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,878
Posted By Billyjoebob007

DAVID HASSELHOFFS 1986 KITT PONTIAC FIREBIRD

Up for auction NOW !!! Wish i had the $$$ to spare :(

http://www.julienslive.com/view-auctions/catalog/id/120/lot/51531/?url=%2Fview-auctions%2Findividual-lots%2F%3Fkey%3DKITT
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
02-12-2014, 02:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 515
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Re: New roof rail seals & 84 firebird service manual

Nobody interested ? Price to high ? :huh:
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
02-09-2014, 09:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 515
Posted By Billyjoebob007

New roof rail seals & 84 firebird service manual

I have a New set of supersoft roof rail seals & a 84 firebird service manual.
Will take$45 for the seals shipped and $55 for the manual - also includes a n owners manual but the cover is beat up on...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-31-2013, 12:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 585
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Re: I need help getting the right clutch for my application

I will check em out. Are they expensive ?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-31-2013, 12:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 585
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Re: I need help getting the right clutch for my application

Yea i dont buy much from feebay anymore, 1/2 the stuff ya buy on there ya end up getting hosed on :(
I usually do order from summit or jegs so i guess ill just have ta give em a jingle :)
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-29-2013, 11:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 585
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Re: I need help getting the right clutch for my application

I think im gonna stay away from those f1 kits. I think i will get another zoom clutch, but which one ?
...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-29-2013, 10:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 585
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Re: I need help getting the right clutch for my application

HA, i didnt even see that LoL. Yea if it were a v6 t5 i think it would be a 14 spline ?
Sooo, long as i get a 26 spline clutch kit that is under 11" diameter i should be ok ?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-29-2013, 01:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 585
Posted By Billyjoebob007

I need help getting the right clutch for my application

I need help getting the right clutch for my application.
1984 firebird with SBC 400 / t5 trans, 26 spline zoom clutch.
My question is what diameter of clutch do i need ? 10" / 10.5" ?
I have the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-02-2013, 02:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 829
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Re: 85 Trans Am won't start after heavy rain.

Bad/going bad starter solenoid ? Loose and or dirty connections ? :burnout:
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
09-14-2013, 02:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 528
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Re: Need later model door molding (aka door ding strip)

It may be hard to find a decent set that is used, thats if it will peel off in one piece and not get crinkled and wrinkled .

This is the set i bought for my 84:

Camaro Firebird Door Body Side...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
09-07-2013, 02:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 622
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Re: WTB 82-90 Firebird RH & LH Front Fender Spoiler Deflectors

I am still in need of these . 344048 (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/killdamon/media/avatars%20n%20gifs/ermjsdbo.gif.html)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2013, 01:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,025
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Re: car has no balls

Ive got the solution !
Get a set of those fake ones that hang down from the back bumper of those big 4x4 pickup trucks = WIN ! 344049...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
08-25-2013, 12:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,208
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Re: 85 pontiac trans am

Hard to sell a car with no "good" pics. Up to imgur and post linky here. ;)

http://imgur.com/
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-18-2013, 10:40 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 5,772
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Re: PVC valve and hose help pls!

Umm, try replacing the pcv valve or try cleaning it out good with some carb cleaner spray, the chech bearing or whatever it is inside the pcv is frozen up, like i said try cleaning it up first an see...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
08-18-2013, 09:39 PM
Replies: 5
[Sold] AC Delete Box
Views: 518
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Re: AC Delete Box

Do you still have this or is it sold ?
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
08-15-2013, 11:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 622
Posted By Billyjoebob007

WTB 82-90 Firebird RH & LH Front Fender Spoiler Deflectors

WTB 82-90 Firebird RH & LH Front Fender Spoiler Deflectors, they are the plastic pieces between the front bumper and fender well and between fender and center air deflector. Heres pic of it:
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-10-2013, 06:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 687
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Re: What is it????

Right on, thankx ! :):burnout:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-10-2013, 06:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 687
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Re: What is it????

How do i hook it all up ? Manifold vac line to the new round res and then what ? Would i put in a T then connect the vac line from the heater to the T ? And install check valve on which line ?...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-10-2013, 06:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 687
Posted By Billyjoebob007

Re: What is it????

I broke the nipple off my Vacuum reservoir, i have the same one in ops pic above. I bought the big vac res ball thing and it only has one input and no output. What am i supposed to do with that ? The...
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