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Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
09-15-2018, 02:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 401
Posted By dad24doys

88 TA 305 TBI part out Washing DC area

Engine harness is shot and I cannot find another one. Dash harness is also bad.

Everything else is for sale.

dash pad has a little discolored area and missing 1 vent. No cracks at all. ...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-14-2018, 08:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 601
Posted By dad24doys

Re: Tbi to tpi

Can I use the ecm from the camaro in the TA or would it be better to buy a new one?
Forum: Engine Swap
06-14-2018, 08:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 601
Posted By dad24doys

Tbi to tpi

I have a 1988 Trans am with the 305 TBI and I have a 1987 Iroc Z 350 TPI. I am going to turn the iroc into my car, so I am buying all new TPI gear.

Can I use the iroc TPI to switch over to the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-04-2017, 05:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 618
Posted By dad24doys

Re: Power steering pump bolt

Thank you Drew. I will need to grind one down and yes I have access to an air powered impact and a battery powered Milwaukee
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-04-2017, 05:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 440
Posted By dad24doys

Re: 87 Iroc and 88 Trans Am

Ty for the replies. I thought she was fibbing as I previously had a 87 305 TPI and I could barelt do it after a full rebuild.

On with the work and hopefully I will have the TA up and running in...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-04-2017, 06:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 440
Posted By dad24doys

87 Iroc and 88 Trans Am

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/980x2000/80-screenshot_20171023_193240_4b2ea436436df7f115af854155a2e84afdf0719b.png
I spent 9 months rebuilding my last Iroc when a lady...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-04-2017, 06:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 618
Posted By dad24doys

Power steering pump bolt

Hello all

5.7 350 TPIBolt is seized on. Been spraying DB blaster and taping it witj a hammer for days. When I do try and get it off, i just bend the bracket.

Any ideas? Heating it up? ...
Forum: Body
01-25-2017, 05:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,217
Posted By dad24doys

Re: My 3rd gen saved my life

Not sure where they are sending it. I have Haggertys for insurance and they have been great.

Interior is actually in really good shape, just needs to be cleaned and I had not gotten around to...
Forum: Body
01-22-2017, 03:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,217
Posted By dad24doys

Re: My 3rd gen saved my life

Yes, the police were called and yes in WV, you have to be hands free. Numerous witness's stated it was not my fault
Forum: Body
01-22-2017, 03:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,217
Posted By dad24doys

Re: My 3rd gen saved my life

Thanks, I tore my rotator cuff back in 2008 and had it repaired. I am pretty sure it is torn again. I am going to call a dr tomorrow and get in to see him. If it is, her insurance will be paying...
Forum: Body
01-22-2017, 07:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,217
Posted By dad24doys

Re: My 3rd gen saved my life

Thanks. Yes, my agent told me to get Haggertys
Forum: Body
01-21-2017, 08:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,217
Posted By dad24doys

My 3rd gen saved my life

01/19 a lady pulled out in front of me while I was going 50mph. I was able to slam on my brakes, but still hit her very hard. Spun once, engine went nuts and I peeled out and went into a corn field,...
Forum: TPI
09-08-2016, 08:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 518
Posted By dad24doys

Re: Idle issue

If it was a vacuum issue, I do not think I could get it to run fine 1 minute, turn it off and idle jumps the next.

Because of this and the hard starting, I am going to replace the ECM, fuel...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
09-08-2016, 07:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 556
Posted By dad24doys

Re: 1 front Iroc wheel gray single stripe

Message sent
Forum: TPI
09-07-2016, 08:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 518
Posted By dad24doys

Idle issue

1987 5.0 Iroc Z. Recently rebuilt engine. Brand new IAC, have a OBD1 computer for the car

Was able to find the breakdown on how to adjust the idle and it worked. I was happy as can be. Before,...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
09-07-2016, 02:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 556
Posted By dad24doys

Re: 1 front Iroc wheel gray single stripe

Do you still have this? If so, this is the 16x8 correct?
Forum: Exhaust
08-08-2016, 07:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 788
Posted By dad24doys

Re: Bolt broke on manifold

Thank crossfire. I was able to get it out last night. I kept spraying it with DB and then hitting it with a hammer.

Took vice grips and was able to remove it. Calling Summit Racing today and...
Forum: Exhaust
08-06-2016, 09:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 788
Posted By dad24doys

Re: Bolt broke on manifold

Thanks Bill. That was what I was going to do tomorrow. Just thought I would ask to see if anyone had any tricks before I started drilling.

Appreciate the advice. Have a good night
Forum: Exhaust
08-06-2016, 09:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 788
Posted By dad24doys

Bolt broke on manifold

See picture.

Any ideas on how I can get this out? I do not have a welder, so that option is not in play. I am spraying DB blaster, have tried heating and locking 2 nuts together, still...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-01-2016, 09:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 527
Posted By dad24doys

Re: My rebuild

Thank you. Still a lot of work to do, but hoping to have a running car in month. My boys want me to take them to school in it with the T-tops off.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-01-2016, 07:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 527
Posted By dad24doys

Re: My rebuild

Yes, had to order some new bolts. Some were either stripped during tear down, looked like crap or were lost.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-01-2016, 07:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 527
Posted By dad24doys

Re: My rebuild

They are the ones that came with the car when I bought it. I assumed they were stock.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-31-2016, 09:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 527
Posted By dad24doys

Re: My rebuild

Before I changed the color on the fuel rail. A couple more pics
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Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-31-2016, 08:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 527
Posted By dad24doys

My rebuild

Bought car in January of this year. Been a long road, but finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.

Engine was pulled, broken down, and everything was looked at abd either replaced if...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-11-2016, 08:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 667
Posted By dad24doys

Re: Received my new crank today

It didnt matter, when I turned the crank over, it was worse and there was chips out of the metal.

When I took it back to the store, the manager look at it and he was shocked that this was sent...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-05-2016, 05:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 667
Posted By dad24doys

Received my new crank today

See pics, my new crank I just received


https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1124/80-20160705_183259_2a02701b4cfdcda9847fb5f4cb987e617278f8d5.jpg
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Forum: TPI
05-16-2016, 07:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 562
Posted By dad24doys

Re: Engine/ECM harness

He knows it came from a TPI engine, just not sure which one.
Forum: TPI
05-16-2016, 07:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 562
Posted By dad24doys

Re: Engine/ECM harness

Ok, thank you. I was not sure if it would make a difference if it came from a 5.0 or 5.7 and I did not want to buy it, get it all attached and then have issues
Forum: TPI
05-16-2016, 06:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 562
Posted By dad24doys

Engine/ECM harness

I have an 87 Iroc -Z with the 5.0 TPI. I need a new harness and needless to say buying a new one is not in the budget.

I found a guy selling one and it was hooked to the ECM with 01227165. Is...
Forum: TPI
03-28-2016, 07:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 530
Posted By dad24doys

Re: spun beering

Why? I want to keep the same engine in the car. I go and spend 500 on an engine, how do I know it is not in the same condition?

From what I can see, my cylinder walls are in very good shape and...
Forum: TPI
03-27-2016, 02:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 530
Posted By dad24doys

Re: spun beering

Thank you to both. I am going to pull the engine and do a full rebuild.
Forum: TPI
03-27-2016, 06:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 530
Posted By dad24doys

spun beering

I believe that is what my mechanic said. The picture show what he pulled from the 1st cylinder. He is recommending that I replace the crankshaft while he is under there. I have the 5.0 TPI from an...
Forum: Interior
03-16-2016, 10:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,664
Posted By dad24doys

Re: Rear seat belts

Thank you. I will start looking and I found a guy in my area that does interiors and I am going to call and see if he can install. I do not know how to weld
Forum: History / Originality
03-15-2016, 10:22 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,118
Posted By dad24doys

Re: 11k mile 5.7 iroc for only 4,000 !!!

With the work and money you would have to put into that car to get it safe and running, I doubt you would ever get that back. I would love to have the engine though
Forum: Interior
03-15-2016, 10:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,664
Posted By dad24doys

Rear seat belts

I have small kids and my wife is not real keen on them riding in the back of my 87 iroc (once I get it running) with just the lap belts.

Has one converted to the typical belts we have now? ...
Forum: Fabrication
03-03-2016, 04:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,014
Posted By dad24doys

Re: Best metal to use for frame repair

Thank you to both. I actually went to a scrap yard on Tuesday and he sold me the whole piece of the fram I needed. It is in great shape with no rust.

Because I am using a donor piece of the...
Forum: Fabrication
02-29-2016, 04:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,014
Posted By dad24doys

Re: Best metal to use for frame repair

I went back and was looking at it all again and noticed that the bolt that you see in the picture is where the sway bar attaches to the frame. I need to do some research as to why I should do. I...
Forum: Fabrication
02-22-2016, 05:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,014
Posted By dad24doys

Re: Best metal to use for frame repair

Thank you for the info Tyler. I thought the undercoating was the best way to go, glad I asked.

I am not going to do the welding, but I am going to do all the prep work.
Forum: Fabrication
02-22-2016, 03:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,014
Posted By dad24doys

Best metal to use for frame repair

1987 Camaro Iroc Z

This part of the frame is on the passenger side between the bumper and the front tire.

I am going to cut out the bad part and weld in a new piece. 2 questions:

1. With...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-17-2016, 11:11 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 406
Posted By dad24doys

Engine

In the Washington DC area

I am looking for a 5.0 TPI Vin F engine for an 87 Iroc. Mine has a bad rod knock and instead of tearing apart the whole thing, I would rather replace with a working...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-03-2016, 07:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 750
Posted By dad24doys

Re: 1987 Camaro Iroc TPI Vin F

Thank you, I was very excited when I found this car. I do have the Automatic.

I am somewhat mechanical, but I have a good friend who is a mechanic and will be helping me. I have always wanted to...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-03-2016, 05:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 750
Posted By dad24doys

1987 Camaro Iroc TPI Vin F

Hello all

Last week I purchased my first Camaro, my wife gave me permission as my 40th bday present. I paid $400, but according to the listing, the engine was seized, but car was in overall good...
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