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Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-12-2023, 10:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,495
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Re: Replacing hard fuel line with rubber section/fuel filter housing size

Unfortunately they didn’t seem to know as nobody has ever ordered or requested one before.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-12-2023, 09:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,495
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Re: Replacing hard fuel line with rubber section/fuel filter housing size

I went ahead and spliced the line in but it sits way too close to the heater hose coming off the heater control valve for my comfort. Runs fine and doesn't leak for right now but this fix is going to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-29-2023, 02:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,495
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Re: Replacing hard fuel line with rubber section/fuel filter housing size

Oh what a nightmare this is becoming. I'll go the braided line route when the weather gets a little better next spring, but for now I'm trying to fabricate something that'll work for the time being....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-26-2023, 08:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,495
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Re: Replacing hard fuel line with rubber section/fuel filter housing size

Thanks for the reply!

I’m not certain this is a power steering fitting. It came straight off the Rochester and looks nearly identical to the initial picture I posted save for the gasket around the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-26-2023, 06:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,495
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Re: Replacing hard fuel line with rubber section/fuel filter housing size

If there is a book, I wish I had it, because I’ve got a new problem now.

I was finally able to remove the inlet after cutting a greater section off and slamming a 5/8 socket on there with a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-24-2023, 04:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,495
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Replacing hard fuel line with rubber section/fuel filter housing size

It’s probably been a long time coming but I cracked the hard fuel line running from the carb to the pump. I know in an ideal world, I’d replace the whole line, but I need this thing on the road....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-02-2023, 12:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 799
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Re: What are these vacuum lines?

Thanks all - I think I got it all set!

The line behind the EGR solenoid tees into a check valve which then splits between the carburetor and the hard line behind the driver's side firewall. The...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-15-2023, 03:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 799
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Re: What are these vacuum lines?

I think I have the EFE figured out but I can’t for the life of me figure out who this guy in the back is or where it goes.

...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-15-2023, 10:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 799
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Re: What are these vacuum lines?

thanks for such a detailed reply. It appears my hvac system is working correctly even with these disconnected however. The air channels all change over to what they should when engaged. Could it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-15-2023, 09:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 799
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Re: What are these vacuum lines?

The heater control, that little flying saucer looking guy hooked up to the coolant lines, is plugged in. So it’s not that, unless you’re describing something else?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-14-2023, 02:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 799
Posted By DoctorStoopid

What are these vacuum lines?

Hooking up my lines after an intake gasket swap and I think I broke/never had hooked up in the first place these two vacuum lines. I can't figure out what they are based on the 1987 E4ME vacuum line...
Forum: Carburetors
07-12-2023, 04:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 552
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Re: Rochester Insulation/Spacer Gasket?

Thanks for your reply! It looks like I could order this online but all of the shops in my area seem to only offer this with one large opening as opposed to the four individual bore holes. Does it...
Forum: Carburetors
07-12-2023, 03:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 552
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Rochester Insulation/Spacer Gasket?

I haven't pulled my carburetor in a while and forgot how the gasket situation went: I had both a thin paper gasket and a thicker spacer beneath it before removing my carb today. When I opened the Mr....
Forum: Interior
12-21-2022, 08:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 652
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Re: 4th Gen Camaro Seatbelt Guide

I'd like to avoid putting holes in the leather and having it rip and crack on me if there are no threads underneath to retain the screws.

If anyone knows of an adhesive I could use to keep the...
Forum: Interior
12-15-2022, 07:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 652
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Re: 4th Gen Camaro Seatbelt Guide

Mine must not have them - they came out of a 93 if it makes any difference. Maybe I’ll be able to use some non damaging adhesive to stick some on there because I’m getting real tired of my belt...
Forum: Interior
12-14-2022, 02:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 652
Posted By DoctorStoopid

4th Gen Camaro Seatbelt Guide

I recently installed a set of 4th gen Camaro convertible seats into my 87 T-Top and there are no seatbelt guides with these. I can't tell if some 4th gen camaro vert's didn't have seatbelt guides or...
Forum: Interior
12-01-2022, 11:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,641
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Re: Solid vs. Split Rear Seat Back

Well its finally time to get this done. Without causing too much damage, what would a tried and true method be of removing the posts? I was thinking of just dremeling them out because removing the...
Forum: Electronics
12-01-2022, 09:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 829
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Re: What Type of Fuse for BATT?

And to think visually inspecting it simply didnt do the trick :crazy:. Youre absolutely right, it was the GAGES fuse.

I need to wire this thing up correctly or I'll fry myself, but I cannot find...
Forum: Electronics
11-26-2022, 04:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 829
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Re: What Type of Fuse for BATT?

Oh well I’m back and I’ve made everything worse. Big old SOS here:

Before searching for a Pac-Con II connector to tap into the kick panel power brick, I needed to verify the seats I had actually...
Forum: Electronics
11-18-2022, 11:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 829
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Re: What Type of Fuse for BATT?

I see now, and with the responses below yours, what everyone is talking about. You mention breakers though, not fuses. Would these big silver caps be circuit breakers as opposed to fuses that are...
Forum: Electronics
11-16-2022, 01:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 829
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Re: What Type of Fuse for BATT?

Is there anything wrong with wiring a fusible link to the BATT terminal to power a driver's seat? I don't see anywhere else on the block with a provision for a power seat since the car didn't...
Forum: Electronics
11-16-2022, 12:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 829
Posted By DoctorStoopid

What Type of Fuse for BATT?

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1500x2000/fuse_panel_5bdf781c5a4f77cad7c12645f236f56e700eab89.jpg
I am going to be installing some power seats from a fourth gen into a...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
08-19-2022, 05:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 195
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Black/Dark seat set (Third or Fourth Gen)

Black passenger seat bottom and the split back seats are trashed so I’m looking to replace the whole set (unless someone is getting rid of just these two items in deluxe black cloth)

I’m open to...
Forum: Interior
08-04-2022, 11:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 507
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Re: Attn: Doctor Stoopid

Hey thanks! I've seen so few of the two-tone seats in a third gen. Looks great.

If anybody out there has any shots of these seats in an all black interior, throw them in here! I've got zero gray...
Forum: Interior
07-13-2022, 02:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 556
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Re: Remove Upper Door Moulding By Itself?

Alright, guess we won't be doing any of that, then. Thanks!
Forum: Interior
07-13-2022, 11:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 556
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Remove Upper Door Moulding By Itself?

I need to tighten the in-out wobble for both windows and haven't removed the door panels before. I'm sure I'll destroy those plastic rivets putting them back in and the plastic is already so brittle...
Forum: Electronics
06-08-2022, 04:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 538
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Re: 91 camaro wipers don’t work

I've had this same problem. If you have intermittent wipers, the problem is likely the circuit board attached to the motor housing. You may be able to find a reproduction at any chain autoparts...
Forum: Interior
06-02-2022, 10:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,641
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Re: Solid vs. Split Rear Seat Back

I can get a whole ebony front and back set from a fourth gen for 400 bucks - The upholstery alone costs over 400 in black for the Trans Am. Plus, the foam needs to be repaired as well, and nobody is...
Forum: Interior
05-31-2022, 01:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,641
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Solid vs. Split Rear Seat Back

I've found a good deal on a black cloth solid rear seat replacement for my TA, but I've got the split rear option in here. If I replace the busted split rear section with a solid section, will the...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
05-25-2022, 12:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 232
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Black passenger and split rear seats - Deluxe

I'm looking for, at least, the passenger side and split rear seat back in black deluxe cloth for model year 1987 Trans Am. If anyone is selling the full set and doesn't want to break it up, I can...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-06-2022, 01:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,641
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Re: IROC as a first car

I agree with everyone here. My own experience might make you feel better, but TLDR: It'll be a pain in your butt.

I have daily driven my 87 Trans Am that had 89k on it in Upstate New York for...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-04-2022, 02:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 452
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Re: dirty oil Leak

I get oil (100% verified it's oil) that pools up in the exact same spot. I've been told the intake manifold (or maybe the valley cover) isn't torqued on tight enough so the oil splashes up there...
Forum: Body
03-28-2022, 12:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 440
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Re: Wiper Transmission Replacement?

I bought a replacement arm and just stuck it on in place snug without the nubbin to hold it steady, which will work for a while but really isn't a permanent solution. Ultimately I'll probably have to...
Forum: Body
03-23-2022, 11:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 440
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Wiper Transmission Replacement?

My driver's side wiper arm popped off and took a chunk of the gearing attached to the wiper transmission with it. This looks riveted in - Can I replace just the spindle or do I have to get a whole...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
03-17-2022, 02:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 432
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Re: Interior screws (plastic and metal!)

If you have any of the plastic brackets that the plastic screws in the cargo area screw into, please let me know!
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
03-17-2022, 02:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 481
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Re: Rear cargo plastic screws GREY

Do you have the fasteners that these screw into?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-17-2022, 12:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 438
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Re: Wiper Linkage or Control Unit?

I now realized I probably should have posted this in the "body" section of the boards, but since we are all here....

I went out and had a closer look. I didn't rip the whole mesh screen off but I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-17-2022, 08:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 438
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Wiper Linkage or Control Unit?

I may have busted something scraping the ice off my wiper arms recently. Is there any obvious reason why my arms may be behaving this way? I've replaced the PCB before for issues regarding the...
Forum: Interior
10-25-2021, 12:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 329
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Re: Cargo Area Body Clips

Thank you both for the response! gt4373, do you know if these work for both the plastic screws and the winged push-in clips?
Forum: Interior
10-25-2021, 07:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 329
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Cargo Area Body Clips

In the process of taking replacing my taillights, I've broken just about every plastic retainer used to fasten the cargo area trim to the body. The Dorman help parts look pretty close, but I don't...
Forum: Electronics
07-12-2021, 03:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 549
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Re: Hatch Pulldown Won't STOP

Welp. Insight is always appreciated.
Forum: Electronics
07-09-2021, 04:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 549
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Hatch Pulldown Won't STOP

I seem to be having the opposite than a lot of people with the electric latch pulldown - The latch won't go UP but the motor continuously runs, stuck in the down position. I've just pulled the fuse...
Forum: Electronics
07-01-2021, 10:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,266
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Re: Volt Gauge Reads Low, Test Shows Fine?

I'm absolutely going to check the C100 since absolutely nothing has changed within the last week this has started but I'm sure once I crack that'll, it'll be full of crust and goo.

On the matter...
Forum: Electronics
07-01-2021, 09:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,266
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Re: Volt Gauge Reads Low, Test Shows Fine?

Reads 14 at idle no problem - it's just concerning because this problem popped up out of nowhere and I really don't want to go messing with the bulkhead connector if I don't have to just to fix a...
Forum: Electronics
07-01-2021, 08:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,266
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Volt Gauge Reads Low, Test Shows Fine?

Just recently, my voltage gauge went from reading 13 at idle to a few notches lower when running. With lights, AC, wipers etc on, it'll get down into the yellow easily. I've had the battery and...
Forum: Interior
06-11-2021, 02:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 795
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Re: Is This Seat Totally Trashed?

Would this be a CHEAPER solution than finding an affordable set of fourth gen seats? I can't find a reupholster kit online for anything under 500 bucks and I'm gonna need to do the backs, too so it's...
Forum: Interior
06-11-2021, 10:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 795
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Re: Is This Seat Totally Trashed?

Oof, if I have to get foam added by a professional, that's absolutely going to jack up the cost.

I might be better off just finding a pair of cloth fourth gen ebony seats; so that leads me to a...
Forum: Interior
06-10-2021, 11:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 795
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Re: Is This Seat Totally Trashed?

It wouldn't bother me too much since it couldn't possibly look worse than that seat right now.

But regarding the foam, how degraded does it have to be before someone considers junking it for an...
Forum: Interior
06-10-2021, 10:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 795
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Re: Is This Seat Totally Trashed?

I've looked, but the deluxe black seats seem to be super rare for some reason?

Are the seat cover sets available all around the internet really THAT bad that it would be more worth it to just...
Forum: Interior
06-10-2021, 08:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 795
Posted By DoctorStoopid

Is This Seat Totally Trashed?

I'm thinking about biting the bullet and buying a set of seat covers for my 87 T/A but I'm not sure if I'll need to re-foam the seats too. I've attached a picture of my passenger side seat bottom and...
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