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Forum: Interior
01-23-2018, 09:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 832
Posted By brettr81

Re: Daft blower fan question.

I'm just telling you try what worked for me. Takes 15 seconds to pop your hood and tap the relay with a screwdriver to see if it shuts off. The relay is the only place it will get constant power...
Forum: Interior
01-21-2018, 12:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 832
Posted By brettr81

Re: Daft blower fan question.

blower motor relay is sticking. Tap it with a screw driver. If it keeps either not turning on or staying on, replace it.
Forum: TPI
07-20-2017, 11:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 441
Posted By brettr81

Re: Question about freeze plugs

Oh, yeah, I didn't read the free of charge part. That happens sometimes, when you're severely farsighted and never wear you glasses/contacts. If it's a free tear down, then yeah, he's treating you...
Forum: TPI
07-19-2017, 06:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 441
Posted By brettr81

Re: Question about freeze plugs

Freeze plugs do not touch ANY bearings. Now, he may have damaged a crank bearing doing the rear main seal, but not with freeze plugs. Talk to him about what happened, record it, do not let him know...
Forum: TPI
07-19-2017, 06:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 441
Posted By brettr81

Re: Question about freeze plugs

Ok, yeah, they didn't. Your mechanic is bending you over and..... Pretty much, talk to a lawyer, and take them to court.
Forum: Interior
07-19-2017, 03:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 740
Posted By brettr81

Re: Hello from a newbie.

grand ams, right before they started putting in airbags. I know my 91 grand am that I had in high school, looked like them. I'm sure most other late 80s-91 Pontiacs without an airbag should work...
Forum: TPI
07-19-2017, 03:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 441
Posted By brettr81

Re: Question about freeze plugs

Wait, what bearing did he damage? Which freeze plug did he change? How can he see that he damaged a bearing anyways???? If he damaged a bearing it was probably spinning the tires and over revved...
Forum: Car Audio
07-18-2017, 11:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,322
Posted By brettr81

Re: Chinese single din flip out nav system

I wouldn't have a double din bezel made for a single din radio. Metra sells different kits for these cars. The one that was on my Camaro, made the radio stick out about an inch past the bezel, but...
Forum: Convertibles
07-18-2017, 11:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 596
Posted By brettr81

Re: 1992 Firebird GTA alue

I'm going to just throw out a rough estimate. $100k. Actually, what is your car worth? It differs. A car may only be worth $1500 to me, but to someone else $4000 (I've known people that have...
Forum: Fabrication
07-10-2017, 08:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,606
Posted By brettr81

Re: first welder purchase..need recommendations

What type of welding are you looking to do, and what materials? TBH, unless you are doing frames, stainless, aluminum, cast, or anything really thick, flux core, or a good stick welder will be fine....
Forum: FAQ Board
07-07-2017, 09:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 144,883
Posted By brettr81

Re: "My car pulls to the side when I hit the brakes...Why??"

This thread is 14 years old (last post almost 9 years), but I'll tell you your problem, it's a Nissan. Buy a Firebird or Camaro.
Forum: Cooling
07-03-2017, 09:24 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,585
Posted By brettr81

Re: temp gaude acting stupid and motor heating up

Is it all good now?
Forum: Interior
07-02-2017, 07:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 864
Posted By brettr81

Re: Holes Drilled in the Brake and Gas Pedal

It's to screw in the wooden block for the people with short legs.
Forum: Members Camaros
06-30-2017, 02:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 859
Posted By brettr81

Re: Worth it?

If you were in southern michigan, I'd make you a sweet deal on the hood, fender and noses I have laying around.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-30-2017, 02:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 887
Posted By brettr81

Re: Borg Warner 78 craigslist find question.

With the dashpad included, it's worth it. If the posi still works it's not that bad. I had one on my 89 Iroc and I actually liked that rear.
Forum: Interior
06-30-2017, 02:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,679
Posted By brettr81

Re: Headliner Replacement?

I went to Joann fabrics, spent $20 on 1 2/3 yards (I have T-tops, would still be enough for a coupe). Bought some contact cement and the foam brushes. Worked pretty good, and looks pretty good. If...
Forum: Exhaust
06-30-2017, 08:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,091
Posted By brettr81

Re: Longtube Headers and Installation - 85 Trans Am

With an L98 with some mods it wouldn't really hurt it, but 1 5/8" should be best. With a 305 like a majority of third gens, you would have less bottom end torque than with 1 1/2" and 1 5/8"...
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
06-30-2017, 12:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,228
Posted By brettr81

Re: Newb in need of 305 upgrade info/ideas in California

Well, you would need headers that are CARB compliant, if not, you can use the TPI manifolds and Y-pipe. Some say a 3" exhaust, however, 2.5" will allegedly flow fine up to 250 hp, and the loss at...
Forum: Northern California
06-30-2017, 12:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 884
Posted By brettr81

Re: newb in need of some 305 upgrade info/ideas

Well, you would need headers that are CARB compliant, if not, you can use the TPI manifolds and Y-pipe. Some say a 3" exhaust, however, 2.5" will allegedly flow fine up to 250 hp, and the loss at...
Forum: Cooling
06-29-2017, 06:23 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,585
Posted By brettr81

Re: temp gaude acting stupid and motor heating up

How so? A/C doesn't go to radiator. The most time consuming part of changing a radiator is the draining and refilling the fluids. Half hour job tops to get it in and out, as long as the fittings...
Forum: Brakes
06-27-2017, 10:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 520
Posted By brettr81

Re: Needing new front brakes 89 rs, 6.0.

Sounds like the rubber line was bad, collapsed, causing the caliper to stay clamped down, and then driving it, and yup.... Had that happen in my first bird.
Forum: V6
06-27-2017, 10:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 851
Posted By brettr81

Re: Issue starting up

What exactly is it doing, not doing when attempting to start? Is there a click, no click, tries to turn over but won't start?
Forum: Cooling
06-24-2017, 09:03 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,585
Posted By brettr81

Re: temp gaude acting stupid and motor heating up

I really hate it when they pull that crap. We quoted you this, if it was able to be done in this time, it was but we are charging you 2-3 times that. Some shops are good at sticking to their word. ...
Forum: Cooling
06-23-2017, 02:45 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,585
Posted By brettr81

Re: temp gaude acting stupid and motor heating up

If it's the $182 that's the route I would have gone too. Sometimes paying a little isn't worth the headache, sore back/neck, and busted knuckles.
Forum: History / Originality
06-23-2017, 11:46 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,735
Posted By brettr81

Re: Flipping a thirdgen. Is it a viable option or a fools errand?

I loved that show when it was buy cheap, fix it all on your own, and he showed you how to do it all. Now it's all classics and we're sending this out for someone else to do. Still like it, but it's...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-17-2017, 03:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,038
Posted By brettr81

Re: Frozen Bolt Trick

I always use impact sockets on my breaker bar.
Forum: Exhaust
06-14-2017, 09:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,019
Posted By brettr81

Re: Tips for Removing Exhaust Manifolds for the First Time

When I broke a bolt off in the head, I just hooked up the welder, took a nut and welded the nut to the broken bolt and removed it.
Forum: Cooling
06-12-2017, 08:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,585
Posted By brettr81

Re: temp gaude acting stupid and motor heating up

I'd put a jack with a 2x6 on it under the oil pan, pull the mount, and by a cheap piece of some flat iron, a step drill bit, drill holes in the metal to match where your motor mount attaches, and...
Forum: Cooling
06-12-2017, 08:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,585
Posted By brettr81

Re: temp gaude acting stupid and motor heating up

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tech-general-engine/285977-yeah-its-freeze-plug.html

Freeze plugs rust from the inside out, that's why you should only mix your antifreeze with distilled water. ...
Forum: Members Camaros
06-12-2017, 07:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 859
Posted By brettr81

Re: Worth it?

There you go, it's worth it. It's what you want, not overly expensive, and fits your goals. In that second pic, the body looks pretty straight (with the exception of the damage in the first pic),...
Forum: Members Camaros
06-11-2017, 08:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 859
Posted By brettr81

Re: Worth it?

Ok, to see if it's worth it or not. What type of work can you do? What type of work or you willing to do? Is the frame and floors solid? You can find fenders, noses and hoods pretty easily.
...
Forum: Body
06-08-2017, 10:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,104
Posted By brettr81

Re: Someone decided to help me with some bodywork

I asked about keeping it, and if I did, I wouldn't have really gotten anything back from them. What I got back from insurance is more than what I had into the car.

I did get a new one. It's...
Forum: Interior
06-08-2017, 10:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,363
Posted By brettr81

Re: 3D Print Plans

It's just good to make sure the people get credit, and maybe link the threads so people know how it fits, if and any other little things about what they did.
Forum: Body
06-03-2017, 08:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,104
Posted By brettr81

Re: Someone decided to help me with some bodywork

Thanks everyone. In my 20 years of driving, I had never had a vehicle get totaled out because of an accident.
Forum: Exhaust
06-02-2017, 07:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,091
Posted By brettr81

Re: Longtube Headers and Installation - 85 Trans Am

Whew, you're car wouldn't have been very fast with a ford cam in it. It's alright, it's your car. Put what you want in it, even if it is a ford cam :-P Those headers should be could with your...
Forum: Cooling
06-02-2017, 07:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 483
Posted By brettr81

Re: do ineed to wire up a fan switch?

I powered it using the power from the original circuit. It's been a years or so since I put it in. Basically, get a relay, with a plug on it. the plug has different colors and lengths of wires. ...
Forum: Body
06-02-2017, 05:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,104
Posted By brettr81

Re: Someone decided to help me with some bodywork

The guy pulled out of a parking lot to take a left. Then came to a stop before turning (blocking traffic). Even if he didn't stop. If he wouldn't have stopped, I probably wouldn't have hit him. ...
Forum: Body
06-02-2017, 04:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,104
Posted By brettr81

Someone decided to help me with some bodywork

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1130/80-wp_20170602_12_46_54_pro_2eca96773829951639cfceda356902b90112dbb6.jpg
Guess I'm finished working on this car
Forum: Exhaust
06-02-2017, 09:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,091
Posted By brettr81

Re: Longtube Headers and Installation - 85 Trans Am

Are you sure about that cam? I'm showing that's a 5.0 ford cam. I hope you mean the XR282HR cam. Just took a look at your build thread. It should be fine for you. Comp cams has a pretty good...
Forum: Interior
06-01-2017, 10:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,363
Posted By brettr81

Re: 3D Print Plans 2 DIN bezel and ALDL cover

That's why for https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/car-audio/740366-double-din-radio-bezel.html I updated the posted with all the links for the 3d files for the different (and amazing) bezels made by...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-01-2017, 10:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 977
Posted By brettr81

Re: Touch up paint?

You can order online for it to be shipped to the store. Also, you can ask them to order for you and then you pick it up. You'll have to know the code though.
Forum: Exhaust
06-01-2017, 10:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,091
Posted By brettr81

Re: Longtube Headers and Installation - 85 Trans Am

I wouldn't put 1.75" primaries on a 305. I wouldn't even put them on a stock 350. You're going to lose too much bottom end torque, and it's going to move your power band up to where it's you're not...
Forum: Cooling
06-01-2017, 09:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 483
Posted By brettr81

Re: do ineed to wire up a fan switch?

You can buy kits with a sensor that goes into the intake (or with a probe in radiator, I prefer the intake), and a relay. It only takes about 5-15 minutes to wire it all up. If you have the dual...
Forum: Car Audio
06-01-2017, 07:24 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 25,669
Posted By brettr81

Re: Discussion: Texture improvement on 3D printed double DIN radio bezel (Firebird)

I saw the price, but then I saw your location. I figured that sounded about right when you figure in your cost for all the duties and fees.

Here's the thing, no one should complain about the...
Forum: V6
06-01-2017, 07:13 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 14,559
Posted By brettr81

Re: Planned Tear-Down and Rebuild on 2.8L LC1

I'd just put in a push rod 3.4 from a 4th gen f-body, and swap all your intake and accessories over.
Forum: Interior
05-30-2017, 05:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,363
Posted By brettr81

Re: 3D Print Plans 2 DIN bezel and ALDL cover

Go to the thread listed earlier. You can go to 3d hubs and have anything 3d model printed. Usually it's pretty cheap. Should be around $20.
Forum: Interior
05-30-2017, 04:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,363
Posted By brettr81

Re: 3D Print Plans 2 DIN bezel and ALDL cover

The double din stuff is here:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/car-audio/740366-double-din-radio-bezel.html
Forum: Engine Swap
05-30-2017, 03:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 483
Posted By brettr81

Re: Engine won't crank no headlights

Do did you test to see if you have power to the starter? Did you check the wiring to the fuse panel? Are your connections tight? Something isn't connected right.
Forum: Cooling
05-29-2017, 09:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,585
Posted By brettr81

Re: temp gaude acting stupid and motor heating up

You're low on antifreeze. When the temp suddenly jumps up and back down, it's usually low coolant. Replace the hose, they don't last forever, and when they burst when you are driving, it could...
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