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Forum: Members Camaros
03-31-2021, 12:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 338
Posted By jczoka

Re: De1 louver painting

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/a542bd26_97ac_496e_a4c4_7372d495afd9_282ad351b82c5ce91526f45434592a70985c0b44.jpeg
Here's a pic after the repaint
Forum: Members Camaros
03-31-2021, 12:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 338
Posted By jczoka

Re: De1 louver painting

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/750x1334/5673bc73_5930_4bb1_8ad9_5d5db8aeab27_c35ce3f79cdfa73ee69f4bb0da176addd6ab012c.png
I used this Landau black on my set. The gloss is...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-09-2021, 05:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,997
Posted By jczoka

Re: New Ball Joints too small for factory A-arms

In your first picture, you show the new balljoint installed only up until the knurling starts. The knurl gets pressed all the way into the control arm. Not sure if the pic was before or after you...
Forum: Body
12-29-2020, 04:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,390
Posted By jczoka

Re: Would like some instructions for priming, painting 1982 Trans Am.Join Date 01-26-

Just watched this video. It's definitely a budget paint job but it gets the job done He says $119 but doesn't mention over 40 hour man-hours. Good vid for a pure amatuer.

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Forum: History / Originality
12-29-2020, 04:15 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 24,916
Posted By jczoka

Re: Original Factory Undercarriage Photos

JT is correct. It's a 1989. My mistake.
Forum: History / Originality
12-28-2020, 06:04 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 24,916
Posted By jczoka

Re: Original Factory Undercarriage Photos

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1280x958/173ff100_d58b_428e_bf70_4aedf2cc1642_d7c78471f0c2afac8bc5277ea7d98664f6f67668.jpeg
This is a 400mi 1990 I saw on BAT. Sway bar looks...
Forum: History / Originality
12-27-2020, 08:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 718
Posted By jczoka

Re: louvers

I just bought a DE1 set from a 91 RS with brackets for $275. Weren't they a $400 option new? I felt like I was stealing them. But it was an old guy repainting it and putting chrome staggered Crager...
Forum: History / Originality
12-21-2020, 09:22 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,095
Posted By jczoka

Re: History of Spare Tires - Query

If you had 16” wheels with posi, you get the inflatable spare. Not sure when you would get the aluminum wheel though. My 91 z28 G80 has the N65 steel wheel inflatable
Forum: History / Originality
11-20-2020, 12:00 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,227
Posted By jczoka

Re: Should I buy this 92 Z28. 66k. Opinions wanted.

$3000 to $5000??!? Are you kidding? It’s not 2005. You can’t even get a 10 year old corolla with 150,000 miles for that. Times are changing and these cars are gaining value fast. Especially L98's,...
Forum: South West Region
10-19-2020, 08:03 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,279
Posted By jczoka

Re: 2020 ROLL CALL, ARIZONA

My son has a 1991 Z28 5spd, his first car. We've been working on it together since he was 15. We live in Peoria. I work in Wittmann, so small world. ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-16-2020, 10:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 173
Posted By jczoka

Re: Long P/S line

It’s for cooling. Many cars use this design.
Forum: Body
08-30-2020, 08:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 518
Posted By jczoka

Re: 85 Trans Am Headlight Motors One Switch to Two Switches?

Everyone has their own vision of what's cool. For example, some people think KITT replicas are cool.
Forum: Cooling
07-29-2020, 10:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,728
Posted By jczoka

Re: fan relay wiring 91 z28

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/1deb0539_6d6f_434e_a109_6e49a1dbfbb7_4b5ea7a0cb3e5b90857d205e91cc366be7ba4f35.jpeg...
Forum: V6
07-29-2020, 10:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,589
Posted By jczoka

Re: RPM spike when brakes are pressed/release

Sounds like your booster and check valve are working correctly.
Forum: V6
07-27-2020, 10:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,589
Posted By jczoka

Re: RPM spike when brakes are pressed/release

A quick check is to run the engine for a few min to build up vacuum in the booster. Rev the engine a few times will help to get the maximum vacuum. Then shut off the engine. Wait 5 min or so and...
Forum: V6
07-25-2020, 06:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 799
Posted By jczoka

Re: Diagnose leaking injectors for "hot soak" problem?

If an injector leaks it's purely on the mechanical side if the injector.
Resistance measurements only tell you the condition of the windings without load. It won't tell you if it is flowing...
Forum: V6
07-24-2020, 11:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 799
Posted By jczoka

Re: Diagnose leaking injectors for "hot soak" problem?

The dealer method at the time was to pull them up with the rail and fuel lines still attached. Upper plenum removed of course. Put paper towels under the tips and key on (NOT ENGINE START) To prime...
Forum: Cooling
07-24-2020, 02:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 824
Posted By jczoka

Re: repairing a/c cannot find parts

It's just a good reminder to think twice before scrapping parts you think would be plentiful for a long time.
Forum: Cooling
07-23-2020, 11:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 824
Posted By jczoka

Re: repairing a/c cannot find parts

This is how it happens. Quietly without anyone noticing parts for our cars are being discontinued.
Fuel Tank Vent Valve
Heater control vacuum valves
Horn buttons for 1990-1992 cars
Charcoal...
Forum: Interior
05-18-2020, 12:17 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,485
Posted By jczoka

Re: Rear hatch alignment help please!!!

I removed them. The glue was all dried up and they came off pretty easy. It was much easier than masking the whole glass. I just used a semi gloss black.
Forum: Interior
05-17-2020, 09:25 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,485
Posted By jczoka

Re: Rear hatch alignment help please!!!

I ended up drilling new holes. Because I had already painted and installed the trim pieces a month before I did the hatch re-alignment, and didn't want to scratch them up. Next time I will try to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-25-2020, 04:37 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 7,023
Posted By jczoka

Re: 305 #6 Cylinder zero compression- ball hone and new rings only?

Based ONLY on all the info so far... this is my guess:

you may have misdiagnosed the problem. It happens OFTEN, especially with drivability problems.
It COULD be that it was a simple dead...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-25-2020, 02:31 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 7,023
Posted By jczoka

Re: 305 #6 Cylinder zero compression- ball hone and new rings only?

The part that is throwing us all off is the “0 psi” part. No movement at all on the gauge?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-25-2020, 02:01 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 7,023
Posted By jczoka

Re: 305 #6 Cylinder zero compression- ball hone and new rings only?

The clean cylinder is the symptom of the real cause. Because there was no compression or combustion, the fuel washed the cylinder clean. But even if the cylinder is “washed down” as you say, you...
Forum: Carburetors
03-25-2020, 01:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,774
Posted By jczoka

Re: Rochester 4 Barrel Quadrajet Carburetor with Electronic Choke and Blue Solenoid

It’s probably due to the gaskets shrinking over time. Be very careful about tightening these too much. Especially on the outer ones. You can easily distort the upper carb plate and cause sealing...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-25-2020, 01:45 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 7,023
Posted By jczoka

Re: 305 #6 Cylinder zero compression- ball hone and new rings only?

If in fact you really have 0% compression. (Not anything at all on the guage) there is almost a 0% chance its a cylinder sealing problem. Very likely a valve sealing issue as others have said.
Forum: Brakes
03-23-2020, 11:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 580
Posted By jczoka

Re: 1992 camaro z28 wheel cylinders

When I worked at the GM dealer in the 90’s we called these “Jesus” clips, because that’s what you would hear us all say when trying to put them on.
It’s probably not really anything about the...
Forum: History / Originality
11-23-2019, 02:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 654
Posted By jczoka

Re: 92 Z28 Battery?

For those of us not in the know, what does 601 mean?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-10-2019, 05:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,010
Posted By jczoka

Re: Turn signal problem, Please help me!

This is a really valuable lesson. So many people start to go into it thinking the switch is bad or over think it and tear into harnesses and such. My favorite auto class teacher in high school used...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-19-2019, 12:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,460
Posted By jczoka

Re: 400Lb springs for rear?

Just be aware, adding more spring rate in the rear will increase oversteer. Also adding more rear sway bar will do the same but to a much lesser degree.
Forum: Interior
09-08-2019, 01:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,251
Posted By jczoka

Re: Seat belt guides

After much searching like you, I came up empty. So after studying the problem, I realized even if I replaced with the same design NOS or used , it will just happen again, it's a poor design. I also...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-06-2019, 02:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,544
Posted By jczoka

Re: Spinning rear wheel when idling in gravel

If it's rear drum, pretty good bet they are out of adjustment. Or the wheel cylinder is stuck,
Forum: Electronics
09-01-2019, 08:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,264
Posted By jczoka

Re: Need starter wire help

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/2a29e165_b02d_4b7a_83ff_94cf7709f6cf_152f6c27e93e18760cb8c48eb4bcbc0986657fc9.jpeg
These pics are from a 1991 factory service...
Forum: Fabrication
08-11-2019, 08:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,439
Posted By jczoka

Re: Power steering Hose

You have a couple options.
You can keep the inverted flare hose and install an older pressure fitting on the pump. Like this:...
Forum: Members Camaros
08-10-2019, 12:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,606
Posted By jczoka

Re: First Car...What now?

The link to the manual 92RS-HeritageEd posted would be perfect. There is absolutely no substitute for the original service manual for properly repairing our cars. Don't hesitate to ask for help. And...
Forum: Electronics
08-10-2019, 11:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,449
Posted By jczoka

Re: Cruise Control vacuum

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/bf00d8bd_698c_4e46_b5a9_30ea47af44ab_5c518b1d6c2e5b496b19b0a1406a84dda848bc9e.jpeg
You didn’t mention which engine, but here's a...
Forum: Electronics
08-10-2019, 11:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,692
Posted By jczoka

Re: How fussy are these cars about sensors?

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/8d7d5bc7_4fc8_4129_b724_81016dda0493_26a48ac1167c4075a71701e2c74c3ee6fd7c6340.jpeg
Forum: Electronics
08-10-2019, 11:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,692
Posted By jczoka

Re: How fussy are these cars about sensors?

Oops, this is actually a page from a TPI car.
It should be pretty similar except for the ecm pin numbers and maybe wire colors, but you already know them it sounds like.
Forum: Electronics
08-10-2019, 11:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,692
Posted By jczoka

Re: How fussy are these cars about sensors?

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/8275e5bc_972e_44c1_b04f_de39d642989f_c30841014370015e569074c98838f94a51f35b93.jpeg
This should be a pretty straight forward...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-06-2019, 02:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,903
Posted By jczoka

Re: suggested fuel pump 91; tpi

I used the Delphi pump in my 305 TPI from Auto Zone. Super happy with it. Extremely quiet and at a good price.
Forum: TPI
07-30-2019, 10:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,022
Posted By jczoka

Re: charcoal canister air connection routing help

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1500x2000/ed0dcdbb_4fa5_40ba_97d4_6ec4887b79ab_483cd6f08a94d3199af6c23492759b0715aae7e2.jpeg
On my 91 TPI, the port labeled "AIR" is open to...
Forum: History / Originality
07-17-2019, 12:36 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,141
Posted By jczoka

Re: What do you look for when purchasing a 3rd gen?

Originality is important to me. I can fix things that are broken, but hacked up cars are frustrating, Especially wiring. Interiors are where you'll have the hardest time finding parts, and they are...
Forum: Interior
06-18-2019, 02:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,827
Posted By jczoka

Re: 1991 Z8 Steering Wheel Swap to 87 style

If your going from air bag to no air bag, the hornring/turn signal cancel cam should be the same. Should be a bolt on. You'll have to remove the air bag clock spring though. The switches on the air...
Forum: Car Audio
06-07-2019, 01:05 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 56,571
Posted By jczoka

Re: How to add an auxiliary input on an original Delco unit ? SOLVED WITH DIAGRAM !

Check out this site. Some good info about the amplifier board repairs. It has some schematics of the amp board.
http://www.howtoalmanac.com/Scott/HowTo/02-12-DelcoGMDM165AudioAmpRepair.htm
Forum: Interior
06-07-2019, 12:42 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,485
Posted By jczoka

Re: Rear hatch alignment help please!!!

Yes, the holes in the glass are larger than the studs. The nuts (13mm) have huge built in washers on them to provide even clamping.
Forum: Body
06-06-2019, 03:44 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,479
Posted By jczoka

Re: New hinges for rear hatch or try something else???

No, it's been holding position. Plus I live in Phx so not much rain either.
Forum: Body
06-06-2019, 03:07 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,479
Posted By jczoka

Re: New hinges for rear hatch or try something else???

[QUOTE=John in RI;6305811There is NO WAY a couple of hatch shocks will EVER be able to push the decklid off the glass. It's a fantasy created by people that don't know any better. Have YOU ever seen...
Forum: History / Originality
05-02-2019, 06:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,252
Posted By jczoka

Re: Nascar Fans Help Needed

Tex Earnhardt is actually related to Dale Earnhardt.
But no business relationship.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-25-2019, 03:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 910
Posted By jczoka

Re: Fuel filter replacement

I ordered an open/flare combo wrench from Snap-on years ago. When I worked at the Chevy dealer. Too expensive for just one job. But nice. Especially when they are really rusted. The ends are really...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-24-2019, 10:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 910
Posted By jczoka

Re: Fuel filter replacement

The filter nut is 20mm. Odd size for sure.
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