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Forum: Convertibles
02-29-2016, 08:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 728
Posted By graysmoke

Re: 92 Z28 Conv. trunk question

My 91 has the ACS sticker on the door.
Forum: Convertibles
02-28-2016, 10:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,467
Posted By graysmoke

Re: Trunk lid question - convertible owners

Looks like its ASC, there's no GM part# ref on the diagram. At least now we cant blame this on GM.
Forum: Convertibles
02-27-2016, 04:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,467
Posted By graysmoke

Re: Trunk lid question - convertible owners

I take it that this is normal for it to function that way then. So for others, the strut$ shouldn't be replaced unless the trunk won't remain open on its own.
Forum: Convertibles
02-27-2016, 08:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,467
Posted By graysmoke

Re: Trunk lid question - convertible owners

That torsion rod is for the tonneau cover.
Forum: Convertibles
02-26-2016, 04:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,467
Posted By graysmoke

Trunk lid question - convertible owners

When I pop open my trunk the lid is heavy. I have to push it open and assist it almost all the way open. It will stay open once Its fully open. Then when I close it I have to support it below half...
Forum: Convertibles
02-26-2016, 04:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 992
Posted By graysmoke

Re: Goodbye for now

I've only had my car a couple of years now but I see you have been a long time third gen and member of this forum. Where ever the road takes you, I wish you the best.
Forum: TBI
02-24-2016, 11:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,189
Posted By graysmoke

Re: 5.0 TBI LO3 dyno + 081 heads swap

This thread left me wondering what was the final dyno results with these heads?
Forum: Convertibles
02-20-2016, 08:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 676
Posted By graysmoke

Re: My Friday burnout in the vert

Yeah, it's the factory 305 well except for the KN filter.
Forum: Convertibles
02-19-2016, 11:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 676
Posted By graysmoke

My Friday burnout in the vert

https://youtu.be/wWFB8zNrRKM

Just gave her a preventive maintenance tune-up with all ac delco parts- plugs, wires, cap, rotor and coil.
Forum: Electronics
02-17-2016, 11:30 PM
Replies: 533
Important/Useful : 90-92 Tachometer fix....
Views: 254,761
Posted By graysmoke

Re: 90-92 Tachometer fix....

Nah, it was just the tach and board at $134. I could spend a day trying the junk yards but I have a feeling I would end up with another tach resistor fix nightmare. For mental sake, I just have to...
Forum: Electronics
02-17-2016, 07:53 PM
Replies: 533
Important/Useful : 90-92 Tachometer fix....
Views: 254,761
Posted By graysmoke

Re: 90-92 Tachometer fix....

I finally gave up #$%in with it.
I'm keeping it oem. I bought a refurbished calibrated Tach from Hawks,
that's my fix!
Forum: Convertibles
02-15-2016, 08:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,131
Posted By graysmoke

Re: Owners manual convertible supplement

If you have the file I would be interested in it.
Forum: Convertibles
02-15-2016, 01:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,031
Posted By graysmoke

Re: Anyone know what these plastic things are in my trunk

Mystery solved, thanks.
Forum: Convertibles
02-12-2016, 07:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,957
Posted By graysmoke

Re: Top recommendations

I'll need to look up the brand but it is a haartz stayfast glass.
Forum: Convertibles
02-12-2016, 07:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,057
Posted By graysmoke

Re: glass or plastic?

12 years? Is that garaged? Just wondering since mine is garage kept.
Forum: Convertibles
02-10-2016, 01:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,057
Posted By graysmoke

Re: glass or plastic?

I do too! For anyone considering, the things I have had with glass/ cloth top is your top will be a bit heavier to maneuver. And you'll need to move your rear seats forward to clear the glass then...
Forum: Convertibles
02-05-2016, 09:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,131
Posted By graysmoke

Owners manual convertible supplement

Anyone have one of these manuals in pdf? what's all in it worth having?
Forum: Convertibles
02-04-2016, 09:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,957
Posted By graysmoke

Re: Top recommendations

my seat belts are on the cover.
Forum: Convertibles
02-04-2016, 09:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,957
Posted By graysmoke

Re: Top recommendations

If you are talking about the seat belts under the tonneau cover, yes the glass will work.
Forum: Convertibles
02-04-2016, 05:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,031
Posted By graysmoke

Re: Anyone know what these plastic things are in my trunk

I was thinking they were something factory. I'm just going to remove them unless someone can give me a reason the car came with them. Each measures 4" x 1". Could be a small subwoofer tube but that's...
Forum: Interior
02-04-2016, 04:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,622
Posted By graysmoke

Re: Never knew this was there...

Let there be light! A little different on a '91, it had a pigtail and enclosed bulb. I took it apart and spliced in a led.
Forum: Convertibles
02-04-2016, 03:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,031
Posted By graysmoke

Anyone know what these plastic things are in my trunk

I have these two plastic things that look like they are used to hold something. Anyone know what goes here?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-04-2016, 12:44 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 92,485
Posted By graysmoke

Re: Starter goes "click" but won't turn engine over- not a hot start problem

I came across this old post to try to fix my starter click problem. Here's my fix. If you have a non-gm vats key this might be the problem. I had made a spare key and was using it and saving the...
Forum: Convertibles
02-04-2016, 10:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,057
Posted By graysmoke

Re: glass or plastic?

Here's a good post.
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/convertibles/698430-top-recommendations.html#post5759698
Forum: Convertibles
08-08-2015, 06:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,444
Posted By graysmoke

Re: 1991 convertible tonneau cover release switch

Try taking the switch apart, clean the copper contacts, reverse assembly.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-04-2014, 07:28 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 74,429
Posted By graysmoke

Re: Potential Camaro owner...why 3rd over 4th gen?

I think the OP answered his own question here. Your plans are an engine swap but after you're done swapping engines and so on you are left with the "nicer looking" .

I rarely notice 4th gens, do...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-04-2014, 06:16 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 14,056
Posted By graysmoke

Re: Parts store guys don't go to Autozone!

The part options are much better at Oreillys including AC Delco on most items. AZ is good for those parts that are only available by one manufacture or you're broke down and/or price or distance is...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-04-2014, 12:54 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 14,056
Posted By graysmoke

Re: Parts store guys don't go to Autozone!

AutoZone's Valuecraft and Duralast are the same part side by side. You're just paying more for the warranty. I did a comparison on the alternator and side by side all was identical the difference is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-04-2014, 08:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,244
Posted By graysmoke

Re: 91 RS won't crank, battery good, terminals clean, fuel pump runs, fuses good

Glad you found the problem and thank you posting the solution.
Forum: Members Camaros
11-02-2014, 08:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 834
Posted By graysmoke

Re: My 1991 camaro rs

I have more fun driving my 91 than my 5th gen. Some early Metallica and it takes me back again :nod:
Forum: TPI
11-02-2014, 07:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 747
Posted By graysmoke

Re: EGR Valve

Try gmpartsdirect
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-02-2014, 06:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,244
Posted By graysmoke

Re: 91 RS won't crank, battery good, terminals clean, fuel pump runs, fuses good

Have you tried starting it in neutral? I would check your neutral safety switch.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-09-2014, 03:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 643
Posted By graysmoke

Re: Left me stranded last night...(kinda long)

Wonder why mine cranked and died. Is it the year. Now I'm concerned about my vats and will need to look at it again.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-09-2014, 03:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 643
Posted By graysmoke

Re: Left me stranded last night...(kinda long)

why was the vats bypassed in the first place. I tried starting my car with a non security key when I first got it to check if vats was bypassed. It did what you described, started for a couple of...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-08-2014, 10:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 395
Posted By graysmoke

Re: Transmission problem. Please help!!

Did you fix your issue, was it exhaust?
Forum: Cooling
06-08-2014, 12:45 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,440
Posted By graysmoke

Re: help pleaseee car running hot

This is what worked for me.
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/cooling/699193-mr-gasket-thermocap-gauge.html
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-07-2014, 11:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,002
Posted By graysmoke

Re: 91 camaro wont go in park

dk if related to overheating. So your shifter goes into P? but the tranny doesnt? If you reach under by the tranny and nudge the lever forward it should click into P then its adjustment or the cable....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-07-2014, 10:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 714
Posted By graysmoke

Re: Vibration noise when in reverse only

Nick, I hope that's the problem. I'm gonna take it back to the exhaust shop Monday. I just don't understand it being the same before and after I had the exhaust work done. The exhaust before was...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-07-2014, 08:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 714
Posted By graysmoke

Re: Vibration noise when in reverse only

Yes. Its new 3"
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-07-2014, 04:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 714
Posted By graysmoke

Vibration noise when in reverse only

I have a vibrating noise from the passenger side area with car idling in reverse with my foot on the brake at a stop. If I take my foot off the brake and let it roll in reverse at idle speed it goes...
Forum: V6
06-06-2014, 07:23 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,691
Posted By graysmoke

Re: epic smog test fail. CA

I had a rich smell going on for awhile. Today i had exhaust work done and when the cat was removed I could see through it. It just rotted out over time. It was the factory cat with 101k miles. Went...
Forum: Exhaust
06-06-2014, 07:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,432
Posted By graysmoke

Re: Flange donut gaskets - anyone

you need one flange(donut) gasket.
Forum: Exhaust
06-06-2014, 09:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,432
Posted By graysmoke

Re: Flange donut gaskets - anyone

I didn't get any input on this. I went ahead bought both donut gaskets. I'm having my exhaust worked on today. I'll post back to let the next guy know what's needed.
Forum: Exhaust
06-04-2014, 12:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,432
Posted By graysmoke

Flange donut gaskets - anyone

I'm upgrading the exhaust on my car and going with MAC performance y-pipe for stock manifolds. The local parts store lists flange gasket for my car but then I read other posts say it doesnt have any...
Forum: Carburetors
05-20-2014, 11:47 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 53,115
Posted By graysmoke

Re: 1991 RS 305 TBI to CARB

You need gears. I went from 2.73 to 3.42 posi and with no mods it is a different car out the hole.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-17-2014, 06:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 18,044
Posted By graysmoke

Re: anybody know the stock drive gear of 700r4

For anyone who wants to know, the answer can be found in your RPO code.
Mine is:

D3W - GEAR-SPEEDO DRIVEN 25513044

Cross your RPO code to the factory driven gear part number. Once you have...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-15-2014, 01:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 18,044
Posted By graysmoke

Re: anybody know the stock drive gear of 700r4 with 2.73

Digging this up because I have the same question as the OP. It never got answered and the last post said 50% chance. I can crawl under the car and check but maybe someone can save me some time and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-12-2014, 10:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 309
Posted By graysmoke

Re: Sweet fuel smell

im gonna try air and see how that goes, then try cutting the bottom if I screw it up then its time for a new canister which should last another 20 years. Thanks.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-11-2014, 10:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 309
Posted By graysmoke

Sweet fuel smell

I searched and wasnt able to find anything on this. Im getting a sweet fuel smell coming from near the charcoal canister. Its very strong after shutting her off in my garage. Supposedly theres a...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
05-09-2014, 05:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 167
Posted By graysmoke

WTB: SLP Y-Pipe 31031

Anyone have a SLP-y pipe for stock manifolds part # 31031
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