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Forum: Body
07-01-2023, 12:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 406
Posted By Chuck

1988 IROC, Rear Spoiler Question

I purchased an end piece for the real spoiler 1988 IROC.
It is 3rd Gen, but is 1/2" or so narrower than the damaged
right side one that I am replacing.
Is that an IROC only part? Or is that a...
Forum: Body
06-12-2023, 02:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 429
Posted By Chuck

Trouble posting

I get this message when I try to post a photo with less than 10 words:

The text that you have entered is too long (211057 characters). Please shorten it to 15000 characters long

What am I doing...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-27-2022, 12:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 657
Posted By Chuck

Good source for front suspension/steering parts?

1988 IROC. Need at least
Center drag link, inner and outer
tie rod ends, adjusting sleeves for tie rod ends,
pitman arm.
Someone mentioned these may come as a set?
Thank you.
Forum: Miscellaneous Third Gen Items!
04-10-2022, 01:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 356
Posted By Chuck

'88 IROC-Z tail light wanted!

Sadly, somebody backed into my Camaro.
Even sadder, it was me... with my other car. =))

So, looking for passenger side tail light assembly.

Have one?
Or suggestions?
Forum: Body
12-13-2021, 07:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 312
Posted By Chuck

Need tail light and spoiler section. 88 IROC

Wondering where you folks would look for a right tail light assembly
and the small corner section of spoiler over the right tail light?
Somebody backed in to it.
To make matters worse......
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-02-2021, 04:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 307
Posted By Chuck

speedo cable - Lube to use?

Speedo cable is squeaking when cold.
Now heading into winter, it's worse. I'm
doing some squeaking myself.
What is a good lubricant so I don't have
to do this again any time soon?
Forum: Electronics
04-06-2021, 04:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 251
Posted By Chuck

Re: 1987 350TPI randomly cuts out?

Well, this is a long shot, but the same problem was happening to me on my '88 IROC. One day it happened on the freeway, rush hour, driving in the left lane.
I had it towed to the dealer after...
Forum: Electronics
03-26-2021, 11:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 522
Posted By Chuck

Horn Wiring help please

I have an '88 IROC-Z. Years ago, I changed to a different style steering wheel.
At that time, the horn connection to the steering wheel was no longer operative.
I'm wanting to install a separate...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-16-2020, 05:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 308
Posted By Chuck

What is horsepower of 383 tpi?

What would you guess is the horsepower of a stock 350 tpi, now machined to a 383?
Forum: Cooling
06-23-2018, 02:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 479
Posted By Chuck

Which Radiator?

Hi - 1988 IROC, 350.
What radiator would you guys recommend
to replace the "leaker" I have now?
Went to Summit, but it is rather overwhelming to
an old coot like me.
Thanks!
Forum: Electronics
09-18-2017, 06:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 319
Posted By Chuck

Re: Reflections On Fuses

Thank you!
Forum: Electronics
09-18-2017, 06:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 340
Posted By Chuck

Re: Horn Wiring - 88 Iroc

Thank you!
Forum: Electronics
09-15-2017, 09:47 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 529
Posted By Chuck

Steering Column Wiring

Anyone have a diagram showing which wire is which
coming out of steering column? 1988
Forum: Electronics
09-13-2017, 12:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 319
Posted By Chuck

Mirror fuse

Which fuse is for the electric mirrors on 88 Iroc?
Thanks!
Forum: Electronics
09-13-2017, 12:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 340
Posted By Chuck

Horn Wiring - 88 Iroc

Hi - Are the 2 dark green wires coming out of the base of the steering
column related to the horn?
One is heavier gage than the other.
Thank you.
chuck
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-24-2017, 12:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 349
Posted By Chuck

Squeeky Puzzle...

Serpentine belt squeeks for 5 minutes of so after start-up.
So heating up quiets things.

When I turn the steering wheel - power steering pump needs to work - and
squeek stops or minimizes.

If...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-22-2017, 04:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 746
Posted By Chuck

Re: Starter slows when engine hot

Happy to report the suggested LT-1 starter - 1996 - was easy to
install and works every time! No matter how hot!
Thank you!
Chuck
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-31-2017, 08:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,068
Posted By Chuck

Cleaning oil from serpentine belt

What would you use to clean oil off a serpentine belt?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-31-2017, 09:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,151
Posted By Chuck

Re: Starter Puzzle

Gulp... here goes guys ... I GOOFED UP!
I created the whole puzzle by comparing the LT-1 starter
I purchased with the starter I thought I had removed
from the IROC last year. I had it boxed and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-28-2017, 04:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,151
Posted By Chuck

Re: Starter Puzzle

Like I said... It's a puzzle.
The left starter DID come out of this engine.
I removed it myself.

The starter for the '96 LT-1 is the pic on the right.

Any other notions out there?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-27-2017, 12:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,151
Posted By Chuck

Re: Starter Puzzle

Here are 3 pics of the engine.
350, but block is not original.
I was told it was a truck block.
Forum: Electronics
05-25-2017, 01:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 444
Posted By Chuck

Re: New Horn Wiring

Good questions, Henry. Thank you.

1988 Iroc-Z
Original horns.
Horn button location in dash - where cigarette lighter was previously.
CAN NOT use steering wheel horn "button"; nor column...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-22-2017, 07:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,151
Posted By Chuck

Re: Starter Puzzle

Please take a look at this picture - attached.
Left: Starter removed from IROC
Right: LT-1 starter I just purchased.

???
Is there a mini starter to match the Starter removed?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-22-2017, 02:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,151
Posted By Chuck

Re: Starter Puzzle

Thanks, guys.
I'll send pictures.
Not sure why I said drivers side; as I know better!
(Have changed the starter before myself)
C
Forum: Electronics
05-21-2017, 04:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 444
Posted By Chuck

New Horn Wiring

I've got the horn.
I've got the horn button.

What do I need to wire it?
Relay suggestion?
Wire gages?
Inline fuse?

Thank you.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-21-2017, 03:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 746
Posted By Chuck

Re: Starter slows when engine hot

Thanks, Guys!
Hey "Fast 355" (or anyone) turns out the 350 in my IROC
used a truck block - before mods.
Starter is on the "drivers side"; so inverted from the Stock IROC 350.
Is there a...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-20-2017, 04:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 977
Posted By Chuck

Touch up paint?

Where is a good place to buy touch-up-paint.
Just the brush type. Don't need spray.
Thanks!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-20-2017, 04:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,151
Posted By Chuck

Starter Puzzle

I bought an LT1 Starter, 1996 Camaro, for
my 88 IROC to try to solve heating problems.
IROC has a 350, but it was originally
from a truck.
Turns out starter is on the other side.
It is an...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-15-2017, 02:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 608
Posted By Chuck

Re: Where buy LT-1 Starter?

Thank you.
Yes - think I'll go to O'Reilly's.
Chevy Dealer wants $450 or so ... and it is still "remanufactured".
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-12-2017, 03:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 608
Posted By Chuck

Where buy LT-1 Starter?

Is there such a thing as a "new" one?
Where do you recommend buying?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-04-2017, 03:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 746
Posted By Chuck

Starter slows when engine hot

What is the current fix for this ancient problem?
New starter.
Works fine when engine cold.
After driving and engine is hot, starter barely turns and
won't start the engine.
Suggestions?
Forum: Electronics
05-04-2017, 03:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 556
Posted By Chuck

Starter slow when hot

What is the current fix for this ancient problem?
New starter. Works fine when engine cold.
After driving and engine is hot, starter barely turns and will
won't start the engine.
Ideas?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-12-2016, 04:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 620
Posted By Chuck

Speedo cable squeeking a tune

How hard is it to lube the speedo cable on an 88 Iroc?
Or should I say... how do you do it?
Forum: Electronics
08-22-2016, 03:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 290
Posted By Chuck

Starter - Solenoid

Lately, I sometimes have to turn the ignition key
twice or three times to get any sound at all.
Could be a "kiss of death" warning?
Is the solenoid in the starter?
Chuck
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
08-22-2016, 02:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,057
Posted By Chuck

Re: Starter Motor?

How do you determine the number of teeth in the flywheel?
Forum: Electronics
08-19-2016, 04:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,665
Posted By Chuck

Horn wiring

My '88 IROC has no horn.
Not a problem - unless you need it!
There is no wiring coming through the steering column.
What can I tap in to under the hood to run wires up
to a horn button on the...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-19-2016, 03:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 428
Posted By Chuck

Low luster polish for vinyl

Any suggestions for interior vinyl
to finish with a low luster?
Forum: Electronics
08-18-2016, 11:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 556
Posted By Chuck

Power Window intermittent

Drivers window goes down fine, but
I have to fiddle with the switch and eventually,
it goes up. (so far, anyway!)
I can hear a clicking in the door, so I assume the switch
in console is okay.
Do...
Forum: Interior
08-17-2016, 11:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 607
Posted By Chuck

Low Luster polish for vinyl

Yup - that's the question.
Is there a good low-luster polish for vinyl?
Thanks!
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
08-17-2016, 10:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,057
Posted By Chuck

Starter Motor?

Hi -
To make a long story short, I have
a 350 (now 383) in my 88 IROC-Z.
The only starter that fits is for the 305.
Any idea on the Mini Starters or ???
Thank you.
Chuck
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-17-2015, 01:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 202
Posted By Chuck

Which Clutch?

Which clutch would you recommend for 1988 Iroc-C
with 5 speed manual and 350 stroked to 383?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-22-2014, 04:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 654
Posted By Chuck

Re: Can loose gas cap cause engine problem?

Thank you,Damon.
Chuck
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-27-2014, 10:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 654
Posted By Chuck

Can loose gas cap cause engine problem?

88 Iroc-Z with 383, tpi.
Runs rough at low idle. Often kills.
But then runs fine for days
Someone suggested gas cap may be loose or defective.
???
Forum: Electronics
08-25-2014, 11:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,071
Posted By Chuck

Re: Intermittent power window problem

Thank you very much!
Forum: Electronics
08-21-2014, 05:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,071
Posted By Chuck

Intermittent power window problem

The drivers side window on my 88 IROC works fine ... most of the time.
Often, though, it will not roll up. If I lightly press the up switch,
it will usually work.
Obvious switch problem?

Chuck
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-21-2014, 04:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 429
Posted By Chuck

T5 vibration

The T5 trans in my '88 Iroc-z has developed an occasional
high-pitch vibration when the engine is reved with clutch in.
This is only in 3rd and 4th gear.
Is it getting ready to give out?
Forum: Interior
08-27-2013, 05:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 13,792
Posted By Chuck

How remove dome light assembly?

How do you remove the dome light assembly
in an '89 RS?
Thanks!
Forum: Electronics
10-04-2012, 03:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 732
Posted By Chuck

Re: Starter motor wiring

You are correct! I brought it to my mechanic today (before seeing your e-mail)
Thing is... the other small post was obstructed from view.
I didn't even remember there were 2 posts.
Feeling pretty...
Forum: Electronics
10-02-2012, 02:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 732
Posted By Chuck

Starter motor wiring

Starter was working fine, until i removed it to make a shim.
Now... nothing happens when the key is turned.

My starter motor has 3 terminals.
1 is to negative side of battery.
1 is to positive...
Forum: Body
09-21-2012, 02:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 550
Posted By Chuck

How fasten louvres on IROC hood

Hi Folks,
My 88 IROC has the plastic louvres on the hood.
The drivers side piece broke loose.
Looks like there were originally fasteners, as there
are mounting holes in the hood.
What should I...
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