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Forum: V6
05-01-2024, 10:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 53
Posted By drabina

What are idle RPMs for the 3.1 V6?

My 92 RS with 3.1 V6 idles around 1000-1100 RPMs when fully warmed up. Starts around 1800-2000 when cold. Isn't the idle RPM a bit high? It is a stick shift.
Forum: Body
04-29-2024, 06:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 283
Posted By drabina

Re: What's the lexan t-top thickness?

I don't want to sand the t-tops down to 1/32". :-) Will just cover them with a vinyl wrap. There are too many cracks and imperfections which show especially from the inside. Don't think mine are...
Forum: Body
04-27-2024, 06:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 283
Posted By drabina

Re: What's the lexan t-top thickness?

My Camaro is a very low budget build so I can't spend hundreds on a new plastic. But good to know that they are available just in case.

I have tried to sand the t-tops but I think mine are too far...
Forum: Body
04-26-2024, 09:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 283
Posted By drabina

What's the lexan t-top thickness?

My lexan (plastic) t-tops are so weathered that I will most likely have to sand tons of material down just to get the oxidation off. This followed by progressive sanding, polishing and clear coat. I...
Forum: Body
04-26-2024, 06:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 306
Posted By drabina

Re: Headlights - stock or upgrade?

I bought them off Amazon. Got the standard replacements (not the long life or extra bright) as I only drive the car during the day. They were very inexpensive at $28 for all four. That compared to...
Forum: Body
04-25-2024, 12:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 306
Posted By drabina

Re: Headlights - stock or upgrade?

Thanks. I found it after I posted here. I was looking under "Headlight assembly" section which didn't have anything. Then found the "Bulb section".
Forum: Body
04-24-2024, 01:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 306
Posted By drabina

Re: Headlights - stock or upgrade?

92 Camaro RS
Forum: Body
04-24-2024, 10:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 306
Posted By drabina

Headlights - stock or upgrade?

One side of my car's headlights is no longer sealed as I see moisture inside the lenses. Should I just get a stock replacement ones or upgrade to LEDs or some other type of lights? I do not need any...
Forum: Body
04-16-2024, 08:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 122
Posted By drabina

Re: Rear license plate screw mounting things?

Yes, those are the exact things I need. Thank you guys.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-16-2024, 08:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 417
Posted By drabina

Re: Trying to revive a 92 Camaro - need help

One more update: The car runs and drives. Once I replaced the fuel tank, lines and ignition parts I moved to the brakes. Got all four corners replaced with new parts. In the meantime, I had four new...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-16-2024, 07:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 342
Posted By drabina

Re: Is anybody running any of those budget ($100-$120) tires?

I just wanted to give an update. I went with the SureDrive tires from Firestone. They look decent, are inexpensive, ride good (only did about 3 miles on them so far). Definitely not better looking or...
Forum: Body
04-16-2024, 07:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 122
Posted By drabina

Rear license plate screw mounting things?

Not sure what they are called but I guess I need those plastic parts that go into the rear license bracket where I can screw the screws. I just have the plain metal bracket and so far the license...
Forum: Brakes
04-13-2024, 06:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 290
Posted By drabina

Re: Need help with drum brake installation

So it was the parking brake cable. The passenger side was sticking. I think the part of the cable that goes right next to the exhaust was the culprit. Most likely the plastic outer shield melted and...
Forum: Brakes
04-12-2024, 07:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 290
Posted By drabina

Re: Need help with drum brake installation

Thanks for the replies. Today, I found an hour of rain free time to take a look at the brakes. I had to crawl under the car to check the parking brake cables. The passenger side doesn't move. I guess...
Forum: Brakes
04-11-2024, 07:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 290
Posted By drabina

Re: Need help with drum brake installation

This is rear passenger side. It is a bit hard to tell from the photos but the top of the shoes don't really touch the pivot point. Also, the left shoe (as pictured) has enough clearance but the right...
Forum: Brakes
04-10-2024, 08:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 290
Posted By drabina

Need help with drum brake installation

I am replacing all four brakes on my 92 RS (front disk, rear drum). The fronts were easy but the rear drums are not. I replaced the wheel cylinder, shoes, springs and all the associated hardware...
Forum: Car Audio
04-05-2024, 10:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 232
Posted By drabina

Re: Does an old school cassette radio fits as a replacement for the stock radio?

I remember those aftermarket radios. Put few of them in the cars I owned back in the days. Now it is all about a double din touch screens or a factory LCD radios without which the car can't control...
Forum: Car Audio
04-05-2024, 08:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 232
Posted By drabina

Does an old school cassette radio fits as a replacement for the stock radio?

I know that single DIN will fit but I am concerned about the depth of the radio. It has been a while since I installed cassette or CD radio in any of my cars but I have a weird feeling that those...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-02-2024, 11:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 342
Posted By drabina

Re: Is anybody running any of those budget ($100-$120) tires?

I found that I can get SureDrive Touring A/S tires at a local Firestone at $69 per tire. Total out the door is $393 for four tires mounted. Not bad. I think they are made by Kumho. Next step up would...
Forum: Car Audio
04-02-2024, 10:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 217
Posted By drabina

Re: Delco radio ejects tape - need help

Thanks. I may be slowly giving up on the radio. I already spent $30 on the capacitors and $16 on belts. That's about a price of a new Jensen MP3 radio with Bluetooth.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-02-2024, 10:06 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,792
Posted By drabina

Re: Best colour for an IROC

I think OP's black Camaro (he probably was persuaded to pick black by all the responses) has now a faded clear coat with tons of scratches after the 20+ years. :-)
Forum: Car Audio
04-01-2024, 07:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 217
Posted By drabina

Re: Delco radio ejects tape - need help

I took the radio apart again. The sensor wheel looks to be fine. All the silver areas are there and nothing seems to be chipped or flaking off. The belts are new and tight. I do not see any bad...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-01-2024, 06:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 342
Posted By drabina

Re: Is anybody running any of those budget ($100-$120) tires?

Thanks. That's a very inexpensive option. I just came back from a local auto store and they want $200 for a tire which sells for $150 online (with free shipping). As much as I would like to support a...
Forum: V6
04-01-2024, 03:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 137
Posted By drabina

Re: Belt routing for 3.1 without air pump?

You are totally right about the rotation direction. Somehow, I missed that when I was drawing the new routing in red. I already bought a new belt (standard length) and using the air pump just as a...
Forum: Car Audio
03-31-2024, 12:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 217
Posted By drabina

Delco radio ejects tape - need help

I have a Delco radio/tape player in my 92 Camaro RS. So far I have changed the recommended capacitors and put new belts. The radio plays fine but the cassette doesn't. When I put the tape in, the...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
03-31-2024, 07:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 342
Posted By drabina

Is anybody running any of those budget ($100-$120) tires?

I need new tires for my 92 RS with 15 inch wheels. The car will be a weekend cruiser for dry weather and I am definitely not a spirited driver. Plus with the V6 under the hood, I won't be breaking...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-30-2024, 07:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 417
Posted By drabina

Re: Trying to revive a 92 Camaro - need help

An update: I guess the starting fluid and few seconds of the engine running de-clogged the injectors or did something else. Next day, I tried to start the car and it fired up. Of course there was...
Forum: V6
03-30-2024, 06:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 137
Posted By drabina

Re: Belt routing for 3.1 without air pump?

Well, I haven't figured out how to rout the belt without the air pump, so after a small modification and weight reduction, the air pump acts now as a pulley so I can use the stock belt and stock...
Forum: V6
03-29-2024, 07:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 137
Posted By drabina

Belt routing for 3.1 without air pump?

My air pump seized and I am not replacing it. I read almost all the posts here for air pump delete and while I know what's involved to remove it, I have no idea how to route the new belt once the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-28-2024, 10:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 417
Posted By drabina

Re: Trying to revive a 92 Camaro - need help

The problem where I live in NJ is that there are no pick and pull yards that are within a reasonable distance. I guess the closest ones are in PA which is a half a tank to a tank of gas away. This...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-28-2024, 07:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 417
Posted By drabina

Re: Trying to revive a 92 Camaro - need help

Another update: I got the GM ICM unit, installed it and there is some progress. The car tries to fire but I think the fuel injectors are clogged. The car will run a second or two on a spray of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-24-2024, 03:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 417
Posted By drabina

Re: Trying to revive a 92 Camaro - need help

I just went thru the 7 ignition tests from a link posted here on this forum. No spark at the plug, no spark at the coil, 12V at the coil (good), no ignition coil switching signal detected, pickup...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-22-2024, 05:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 101
Posted By drabina

What's the vacuum line size that goes to the vacuum reservoir?

Does anybody know what's the vacuum line size that goes to the vacuum reservoir in the driver side fender? All my vacuum lines were shot and the only label I found that was readable on one of them...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-21-2024, 06:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 417
Posted By drabina

Re: Trying to revive a 92 Camaro - need help

Thanks for replies. I did pull all the fuses and checked them. Spark was tested using the light with the spark installed and also with a spare spark plug that was connected directly to the ignition...
Forum: Car Audio
03-20-2024, 07:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 173
Posted By drabina

Re: Radio identification - cassette tape player belts needed

Thank you. Will order the two belts from Ken then.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-19-2024, 08:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 417
Posted By drabina

Trying to revive a 92 Camaro - need help

I bought a 92 Camaro RS with a 3.1 V6 engine that was sitting for about 10 years. Got it towed home and so far did the following: new battery, new gas tank, new fuel pump, new fuel lines (supply and...
Forum: Car Audio
03-19-2024, 02:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 173
Posted By drabina

Radio identification - cassette tape player belts needed

This is the radio I have in my 92 RS. Model 16138181. Is this the Blaupunkt radio for which I would need two belts from Ken's Electronics store? Ken's website lists AV-SBS4.9 and AV-SBS9.2 belts for...
Forum: V6
03-18-2024, 07:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 373
Posted By drabina

Re: Need info on fuel lines and available replacements

Just wanted to provide an update. The lines from sstubes.com came in about a week or little longer from the date the order was placed. It looks like the brake line was premade and in stock but the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-16-2024, 05:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 195
Posted By drabina

Re: Replacing fuel hardlines - any pointers?

I spent most of the day today pulling the old lines and installing new ones. I replaced total of 3 hard lines under the car: fuel supply, fuel return and rear brake line. This plus the small...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-15-2024, 11:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 195
Posted By drabina

Re: Replacing fuel hardlines - any pointers?

Unfortunately, I only have the jack stands. Actually, I lifted the driver side of the car and put the wheels on a ramps. I can slide under but yes, the space is tight.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-15-2024, 06:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 195
Posted By drabina

Replacing fuel hardlines - any pointers?

I am preparing to replace the long fuel hardlines that go from the fuel filter/tank to the engine bay. I do have the replacements and they are one piece (both supply and return). Under the car I...
Forum: Electronics
03-13-2024, 07:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 222
Posted By drabina

Re: Need help identifying wire (relay in the engine compartment)

The red wire comes out of the relay so I am assuming it will go somewhere other than the relay itself. I took the plastic wire cover off but didn't notice any other wire that would be cut. I may need...
Forum: Electronics
03-13-2024, 02:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 222
Posted By drabina

Need help identifying wire (relay in the engine compartment)

I am trying to identify the wire in picture and where it is supposed to be connected. It is coming from the left relay under the hood (driver side on the firewall). Left one looking from the front of...
Forum: V6
03-05-2024, 05:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 373
Posted By drabina

Re: Need info on fuel lines and available replacements

Thanks for replying. I pulled the trigger and ordered the lines from sstubes.com. Hopefully, they will have a good fit.
Forum: V6
03-05-2024, 03:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 373
Posted By drabina

Re: Need info on fuel lines and available replacements

WildCard600 Any issues with the replacement lines? I just searched for some reviews and all I found was 1 star negative reviews for the sstubes.com site.
Forum: V6
03-05-2024, 02:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 373
Posted By drabina

Re: Need info on fuel lines and available replacements

Thank you. I contacted them and got all(most) all the lines I need in the shopping cart.

I just have one more question. From the fuel pump, there are four lines. One terminates at the valve, one...
Forum: V6
03-05-2024, 07:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 373
Posted By drabina

Re: Need info on fuel lines and available replacements

Thanks. I messaged Hawks Motorsports because all the fuel lines for 3rd gen they have listed are for V8. I think V6 is different.

Worst case scenario, I will have to bend my own lines.
Forum: V6
03-04-2024, 08:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 373
Posted By drabina

Need info on fuel lines and available replacements

I just installed a new tank and fuel pump but noticed that the hard fuel line that runs into the engine bay is leaking. The lines under the car are pretty rusty so I guess I need to replace them all....
Forum: Interior
03-03-2024, 06:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 297
Posted By drabina

Re: 4th gen seat rails in 3rd gen?

Thank you.
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