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Forum: Body
05-01-2024, 12:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 196
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: Adding Seam Sealer Questions

The 3M applicator gun is a bit pricey @ $150, but it works well.
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Forum: Body
05-01-2024, 10:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 196
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: Adding Seam Sealer Questions

There were a number of locations that were seam sealed after the e-coat primer and before paint (underhood, cowl, doorjambs). Probably just done for aesthetic reasons. You don't need to do it that...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-01-2024, 10:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 147
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: Hood Clearance with New Engine

What intake manifold do you have? Sounds like it may be too tall for the stock hood.
Forum: Brakes
04-11-2024, 09:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 304
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: Need help with drum brake installation

Is the horizontal bar with the yellow spring holding the shoes apart? That may be on backwards.
Forum: Body
04-10-2024, 03:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 208
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: Lowering front gta bumper profile.

This is also true and the T/A's were much better about rubbing the front end than the Camaros were. A small add on spoiler would be OK, but go too low and the air won't go up into the radiator. Could...
Forum: Body
04-10-2024, 07:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 208
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: Lowering front gta bumper profile.

I remember there were some aftermarket options back in the day, but they all looked pretty bad. Also need to consider that this is where the radiator gets its air from. Camaros can have a lower front...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-09-2024, 07:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 569
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: Oil cooler removal

Not sure. There are other types of oil coolers that use a different adapter, but they didn’t come on thirdgens.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-09-2024, 06:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 569
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: Oil cooler removal

The same adapter is used for either the oil cooler or no oil cooler and just the oil filter. The only difference is the bolts. No oil cooler uses standard hex hex head bolts and with the oil cooler...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-08-2024, 02:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 569
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: Oil cooler removal

Hawks sells reproduction oil cooler hard lines made of aluminum if you are interested in keeping the oil cooler. Otherwise, you can certainly eliminate it and remove the lines and heat exchanger. As...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-05-2024, 07:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 164
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: BW 9 bolt In Out play

If you zoom in on the photos, you'll see a ring on the OD of the roller bearing cage. That ring has a light press fit into the axle housing and helps to hold the bearing tight against the outer race...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-04-2024, 08:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 164
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: BW 9 bolt In Out play

The axles are held in place by the tapered roller wheel bearing pressed onto the axle shaft, the pressed on retainer ring you mentioned and the outer plate with the 4 bolts. I don't recall how much...
Forum: Body
04-04-2024, 07:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 249
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: Bulk Seam Sealer

I used Eastwood brush on seam sealer for the cowl area. It goes on pretty thick and levels itself out. Worked great for that area and a few spots under the hood.
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Forum: Engine Swap
04-01-2024, 04:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 286
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: Free engine swap albeit 305/t5

I would go for it.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-01-2024, 03:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 395
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: Strut mount alignment

Sounds like you need to go to a better alignment shop. If it's pulling to one side, very likely not the tires.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-01-2024, 08:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 132
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: Tilt wont lock + igintion dead on steering column

Is the whole tilt mechanism loose? Meaning does the wheel and housing (where the key and turn signal stalk are) move around up/down and left/right?

That's really common. If it's doing that, its...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-20-2024, 03:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 416
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: Coolant bubbling into reservoir

That’s a bit promising. Drive it a few more times and don’t open the radiator cap. Let the coolant expand and contract in and out of the reservoir and work out any remaining air (it may take some...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-19-2024, 02:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 416
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: Coolant bubbling into reservoir

It may not show anything, but if there's enough coolant going into that cylinder, the plug may look cleaner than the others.
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-19-2024, 10:25 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,321
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: 89 GTA refresh

Nice work. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-18-2024, 02:34 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,619
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: 1989 Trans am GTA Restoration Thread

Yes, they are Bilsteins purchased 20 years ago and they are no longer made. They were on the car for about 5,000 miles before I took the car off the road. They are in very good shape, but are old....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-18-2024, 12:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 416
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: Coolant bubbling into reservoir

It does sound like either a head gasket or cracked head. The breach is likely between the cooling system and the combustion chamber. If the leak is small enough, it will just burn off the coolant and...
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-17-2024, 08:47 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,619
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: 1989 Trans am GTA Restoration Thread

March 2023: Install headers

The headers are a tight fit, so I waited to install them until the transmission was installed and the engine/trans were in their correct position in the car. Dyno Don...
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-17-2024, 08:38 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,619
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: 1989 Trans am GTA Restoration Thread

March 2024: Transmission Install

The T56 went in without too much trouble. Cut the hole for the shifter and added rivnut threaded inserts for the lower shift boot because I didn’t like the idea of...
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-17-2024, 08:26 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,619
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: 1989 Trans am GTA Restoration Thread

February 2024: Brake install

Front brakes are Baer 12” w/PBR calipers based on the 1LE. Rears are the stock PBR calipers, rebuilt. Calipers were disassembled, powder coated and reassembled. Baer...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-13-2024, 01:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 212
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: New valve cover gasket - old oil still on manifold

To answer your question, if the leak is fixed, the oil should burn off of the exhaust manifold after a short drive. If you're still seeing smoke and smelling it, its still leaking.
Forum: Members Camaros
03-13-2024, 01:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 300
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: Trade '84 Sports coupe for '88 Corvette?

Not even a question. Trade for the C4
Forum: Exhaust
03-13-2024, 10:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 631
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: Broken exhaust

They look different, but the new ones will fit just fine.
Forum: Exhaust
03-13-2024, 09:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 631
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: Broken exhaust

Lots of good advice and experience here and there are options.

If I was tackling this issue, I would go at it in steps and each step being more involved and more cost. Depending on timeline and...
Forum: Cooling
03-12-2024, 10:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 356
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: Cooling issue

That is an 89’

Here’s a good thread discussing the different routings.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tpi/727489-serpentine-belt-number-1992-a.html

Doesnt sound like that’s your issue...
Forum: Cooling
03-12-2024, 09:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 356
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: Cooling issue

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Forum: Exhaust
03-12-2024, 07:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,214
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: Do I have stock exhaust cat-forward?

It would have been the same part number as the TBI manifolds.
Forum: Exhaust
03-12-2024, 01:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,214
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: Do I have stock exhaust cat-forward?

If your 92' T/A LB9 is a 5-speed w/o the performance rear gear or an automatic, it would have the smaller manifolds/y-pipe from the LG4/L03. This is the case for 90-92 LB9's. In 90-92, only LB9's...
Forum: Exhaust
03-12-2024, 12:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,214
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: Do I have stock exhaust cat-forward?

All L69's, All L98's, All 85-89 LB9's and some 90-92 LB9's will have the manifolds you are looking for, but as was also stated, check the part numbers of the manifolds to be sure. You will also need...
Forum: Exhaust
03-12-2024, 11:02 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,214
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: Do I have stock exhaust cat-forward?

If you are looking to stay with cast iron manifolds, your only options will be stock thirdgen manifolds. Either the low output LG4/L03, or the high output L69/LB9/L98 with the associated matching...
Forum: Cooling
03-12-2024, 10:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 356
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: Cooling issue

Looking up the part number on RockAuto, Gates 43114 is listed for a 1988. 1987 has a different part number. So, the water pump you have should be correct for a serpentine setup.

Are you running...
Forum: Body
03-08-2024, 10:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,163
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: Trans Am totaled - advice needed

Your quote of my post was edited to remove the part in parenthesis. This is the full quote.



Grundy states that you can buy the car back. If you do that, they will just reduce your payout by...
Forum: Body
03-07-2024, 06:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,163
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: Trans Am totaled - advice needed

Probably won't be there since it's not a policy coverage item. You have to talk to the adjuster about it.

You are legally just buying the car from them after they bought it from you.
Forum: Body
03-07-2024, 06:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,163
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: Trans Am totaled - advice needed

This is pretty common practice in the insurance industry. Grundy is underwritten by different insurance companies (AIG, Travelers, SafeCo, Chubb and others). Hagerty does the same thing.
Forum: Body
03-07-2024, 06:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,163
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: Trans Am totaled - advice needed

From Grundy's website:

"For instance, you may want to buy your totaled car back from our insurance company. If you buy your vehicle back, your state may require that you acquire a salvage title,...
Forum: Exhaust
03-05-2024, 09:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 595
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: L98 Engine Swap - Manifold vs Headers

Solves some problems and creates new ones. I do like headers, but they are more hassle than manifolds.
Forum: Exhaust
03-05-2024, 02:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 940
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: 82-84 Trans Am Factory Dual Muffler Exhaust With No CAT Sound

The 82-83 dual muffler setup sounded nice, but didn't flow very well.
Forum: Exhaust
03-05-2024, 02:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 595
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: L98 Engine Swap - Manifold vs Headers

The LB9 manifolds from your 85' should bolt up and work. These are the same manifolds GM used in the 350HO conversion kit they offered in the 90's for thirdgen F-bodies. That kit included a ZZ4...
Forum: Exhaust
03-05-2024, 01:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 210
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: LT1 headers available anywhere?

Nothing specific to an LT1 in a thirdgen as far as the headers are concerned. Use thirdgen F-body specific headers for a small block chevy. If you search for LT1 headers, you'll get options for a C4...
Forum: Exhaust
03-05-2024, 01:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 631
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: Broken exhaust

Is it the AIR tube or the check valve that is damaged? Hard to tell from the photo. If just the check valve, those are available new from RockAuto for $15.
Forum: Body
03-05-2024, 01:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 242
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: 1989 IROC-Z Grille and air intake

Fog lights were standard on 1989 Iroc-Z's. The only 1989 Iroc-Z's without fog lights would be the 1LE optioned cars. In that case it would be fog light delete, but still have the same grill with the...
Forum: Body
03-05-2024, 08:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 382
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: Welder Recommendation?

Have you changed the tip in a while? If not, try putting on a new one. I've had wire feed issues with old tips.

On your drive roller, is it made for 0.023" wire? The roller that came with mine...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-05-2024, 08:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 483
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: Want a good laugh?

I remember about 25 years ago the local Advanced Auto Parts near me had a reman 305 long block on display with 2 different heads. Not a good advertisement for their quality control.
Forum: Body
03-04-2024, 02:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,163
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: Trans Am totaled - advice needed

Sorry to hear this. Unfortunate for the car, but glad you are OK.

As has been stated already, a classic car policy with an agreed value is the way to go in the future.

In your current...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-04-2024, 02:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 425
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: 88' GTA Fuel Tank- fuel leak at neck

I installed a Spectra GM2721B in my 89' GTA. It fit just fine.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-04-2024, 02:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 485
Posted By TransamGTA350

Re: 9 Bolt Dilema

Yes, I would rebuild the 92' rear end, especially if its a disc brake rear. The 92' would be a 7.625" GM 10-bolt and will be much easier and less expensive to get parts than the Borg Warner 9-Bolt....
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