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Forum: European Region
01-21-2005, 12:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,188
Posted By scotia

Glad you got your adhesive arranged ok through an...

Glad you got your adhesive arranged ok through an alternative source :)

You will find that two tubes are plenty.

Best of luck.
Forum: European Region
01-19-2005, 01:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,188
Posted By scotia

When I tried contacting a couple of companies in...

When I tried contacting a couple of companies in the UK who dealt with 3M products, one said that 3M had discontinued the adhesive over here and the other would only sell in bulk to the trade.

I...
Forum: European Region
01-18-2005, 09:33 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,188
Posted By scotia

Just keep at them, they should get back to you...

Just keep at them, they should get back to you ok. The shipping wasn't expensive either, just USPS Airmail for the stuff.
Forum: European Region
01-14-2005, 12:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 642
Posted By scotia

Hi Vader - yes those are the side moldings I...

Hi Vader - yes those are the side moldings I need, ideally in black.

I remember seeing them on either the Year One website or it may have been Classic Industries website a while ago, but when I...
Forum: European Region
01-14-2005, 12:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,188
Posted By scotia

I emailed Charlie at www.handsontools.com and...

I emailed Charlie at www.handsontools.com and purchased it
from them. Dead quick delivery via Airmail. I'd get three tubes to be on the safe side.

When you're fitting your new weatherstripping, ...
Forum: European Region
01-08-2005, 01:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 642
Posted By scotia

Far as I know, they were standard on all third...

Far as I know, they were standard on all third gens. The only reason I don't have any on mine is that the when the car was resprayed, I stupidly left it up to the painter to remove them ( i had...
Forum: European Region
01-04-2005, 12:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 642
Posted By scotia

Thanks for that George :) The ones you have...

Thanks for that George :)

The ones you have already wouldn't happen to be black by any chance ? If so, they would be ideal.

If you aren't able to get the earlier ones, the later ones you have...
Forum: European Region
01-04-2005, 12:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,188
Posted By scotia

Yeh, I swear by Ebay - bought loads of parts off...

Yeh, I swear by Ebay - bought loads of parts off it for my Trans Am over the last year and a bit. So far no problems and have just bought some more bits last night.

Best bet is to stick to the...
Forum: European Region
01-03-2005, 08:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 642
Posted By scotia

Hi George - new or used, it doesn't matter -...

Hi George - new or used, it doesn't matter - would also prefer the '82 / '83 ones, but again it doesn't matter.

Do you have a set for sale ?

thanks
Forum: European Region
01-03-2005, 10:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 642
Posted By scotia

Door side moldings

Hi guys - wondering if anyone has two exterior door side moldings for sale ? Driver and passenger side doors - you know, the rubbing strips that go along each side of the car.

Would prefer them in...
Forum: European Region
06-04-2004, 09:27 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,456
Posted By scotia

The guy's an eejit - he doesn't have a leg to...

The guy's an eejit - he doesn't have a leg to stand on.

Let him waste money on his international attorney - he must have more money than sense :rolleyes:

Glad you're getting things resolved...
Forum: European Region
03-26-2004, 01:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,456
Posted By scotia

Paypal 30 days

Felix, I had trouble a while ago when I bought a cpu from a guy in the UK who was selling them on behalf of a company in the US. Basically it all went wrong and the guy vanished leaving me and a lot...
Forum: European Region
01-06-2004, 09:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 566
Posted By scotia

Sorry to hear about that Phil - there is far too...

Sorry to hear about that Phil - there is far too much opportunist scum out there :mad: . Sadly they are everywhere .....

Glad you were able to source a new side window ok.
Forum: European Region
11-29-2003, 08:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 837
Posted By scotia

I live in Gourock ( though I come from Glasgow )...

I live in Gourock ( though I come from Glasgow ) - Mine's an '82 Trans Am, 305 - totally standard with t-tops, original wheels with the black bowling ball hubcaps etc etc - had it for over 5 years...
Forum: European Region
11-04-2003, 05:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 672
Posted By scotia

I'm sure I read in one of my old classic car mags...

I'm sure I read in one of my old classic car mags that it's best to re-apply the waxoil on a yearly basis.

The pumps are a bit of a nightmare, even when you submerge the can in hot water to make...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-31-2003, 04:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 551
Posted By scotia

- Oh man , that's NOT good !!!!!! I think it's...

- Oh man , that's NOT good !!!!!! I think it's great that the guy is buying the old tranny back from you - nice one !!!:thumbsup:
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-31-2003, 01:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 551
Posted By scotia

yeh i know what it's like - getting a...

yeh i know what it's like - getting a reconditioned / rebuilt part : you install it, it either doesn't work or last long, you take it back to the person / company you got it from who then try to...
Forum: European Region
10-30-2003, 06:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 653
Posted By scotia

My car has been off the road for the last 3 years...

My car has been off the road for the last 3 years anyways ( undergoing work when time allows ) , but I'd be very wary of using it in the winter. Too many nutcases out there who drive at speed...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-30-2003, 04:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 551
Posted By scotia

Brilliant pics, thanks a million for those - they...

Brilliant pics, thanks a million for those - they make things a lot clearer now :goodjob: ! I'll get pix of the socket on mine tomorrow. Looking at the first pic, if you were to cut along the blue...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-29-2003, 10:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 551
Posted By scotia

Thanks alot for your help EvilCartman - sorry to...

Thanks alot for your help EvilCartman - sorry to hear about your torque converter - now for me that *would* be a nightmare - I honestly shudder at the idea of opening up an automatic gearbox - I just...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-29-2003, 01:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 551
Posted By scotia

Thanks for that. My car has the 2-pin plug...

Thanks for that.

My car has the 2-pin plug with corresponding two-holed gearbox socket / terminal ( I think this was only found on the 82 version, all the others I think have the 4-pin terminals...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-28-2003, 09:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 551
Posted By scotia

200c Electrical Connector

Hi all.

I want to remove the plastic Electrical Case Connector from the side of my 200c autobox, *however I do not wish to remove the transmission from the car*. Will it just pull out ?
...
Forum: Body
10-28-2003, 09:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 590
Posted By scotia

cheers guys - can of mousse it shall be then -...

cheers guys - can of mousse it shall be then - hopefully I'll never need to use it though ....

One of my pals acquired a 79 Cadillac a couple of years ago with one of the space savers. That too,...
Forum: Body
10-14-2003, 04:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 590
Posted By scotia

Spare wheel / tyre ?

Just curious - what do you guys use for a spare wheel ? The original uninflated space-saver or an ordinary firebird / camaro alloy wheel ?

I use a late 80s ordinary firebird alloy, but would...
Forum: European Region
10-13-2003, 04:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 740
Posted By scotia

Arrived !

Package arrived at 1015 this morning - excellent stuff, I am delighted. I will definitely be using HandsOnTools.com again :hail:

Thanks for all the advice guys, and thanks again Merlin for...
Forum: European Region
10-11-2003, 05:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 740
Posted By scotia

Nope nothing yet. I do know that the order has...

Nope nothing yet. I do know that the order has been shipped, checked that on the website, so hopefully it will arrive in the next few days.
Forum: European Region
10-03-2003, 06:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 740
Posted By scotia

Placed my order with Charlie at Handsontools.com...

Placed my order with Charlie at Handsontools.com - extremely quick email replies, with international shipping rates - it must have been like 5:30 in the morning over there as well - great stuff...
Forum: European Region
10-03-2003, 04:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 740
Posted By scotia

CHeers Merlin - I've asked them for a shipping...

CHeers Merlin - I've asked them for a shipping quote via Airmail or FedEx, so hoping for a quick reply from them.

I've asked for a quote on 4 tubes of the stuff ( incase I ever decide to get the...
Forum: European Region
10-01-2003, 05:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 740
Posted By scotia

Andy : If you can help me out with this I'd be...

Andy : If you can help me out with this I'd be eternally greatful. I've been able to get all manner of obscure parts for this car over the years fairly easily, but I'm finding that it's things like...
Forum: European Region
09-29-2003, 04:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 740
Posted By scotia

Well, I phoned Sika head office and they advised...

Well, I phoned Sika head office and they advised me of two retailers / stockists up in Scotland. One in Fife ( miles away ) and one in Glasgow (perfect). So I phoned the one in Glasgow :

" I'm...
Forum: European Region
09-28-2003, 03:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 740
Posted By scotia

RMK : I'm fitting brand new ones - the old ones...

RMK : I'm fitting brand new ones - the old ones were well past it, fit only for the bin. They were even worse after I ripped them off the car.

Reading up on Sikaflex 252 just now - thanks for that...
Forum: European Region
09-28-2003, 10:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 740
Posted By scotia

T-top weatherstripping adhesive in th UK

Does anyone know if it's possible to get the proper T-top weatherstripping adhesive in the UK ? GM part number 12345097.

I'm wondering if I can go into a Vauxhall parts dept and ask for this part...
Forum: European Region
09-27-2003, 03:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 656
Posted By scotia

Yeh , Ebay is definitely the way to go to get...

Yeh , Ebay is definitely the way to go to get cheap parts. I've bought quite a lot of stuff off it , small pieces of trim, switches , ac delete box, wonderbar, ignition key blanks etc etc. I'll look...
Forum: European Region
07-16-2003, 02:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 670
Posted By scotia

I grew up watching Starsky and Hutch , Dukes Of...

I grew up watching Starsky and Hutch , Dukes Of Hazzard and Knightrider, so I had no choice in the matter :) . After several Ford Capris ( i know .. ) , I finally went out and bought my TransAm -...
Forum: European Region
07-15-2003, 07:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 656
Posted By scotia

Hey Damo , I ended up "gutting" the cruise...

Hey Damo , I ended up "gutting" the cruise control unit ( as recommended by a US thirdgenner ) , which still allows the two cables to work together, but I still haven't gotten around to actually...
Forum: European Region
07-11-2003, 04:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 656
Posted By scotia

CHeers abdul - that's a great price , I'd have...

CHeers abdul - that's a great price , I'd have thought it would have cost a good deal more than that , definitely good news !

Let me know if it fixes your cruise control , I'd really like to know...
Forum: European Region
07-10-2003, 02:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 656
Posted By scotia

Thanks for that , guys - I'll be working on the...

Thanks for that , guys - I'll be working on the car tomorrow ( hopefully !!!! ) - i've also heard elsewhere that it's possible that the cruise control unit ( it's never worked from day one either )...
Forum: European Region
07-09-2003, 02:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 656
Posted By scotia

Best place to get speedo cable in UK ?

Hi all

Reckon it's time to get a new speedo cable , as the one that is on the car now is well past it. Basically it over-reads something chronic ( way off the scale at around 60-70 mph )and the...
Forum: European Region
07-08-2003, 05:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,082
Posted By scotia

Red 82 Trans Am , 305 Crossfire , T-tops etc ....

Red 82 Trans Am , 305 Crossfire , T-tops etc . Ongoing renovation project, have owned the car for 5 years.

Recent work : replaced ecm and fusible links; have removed the aircon , but still to fit...
Forum: Electronics
03-14-2003, 06:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,579
Posted By scotia

Great news !

Great news - received the ecm from Black89ws6 , plugged it in (straight swap , no changes to the connectors necessary) and it worked perfectly ! Check engine light came on , then she fired up...
Forum: Electronics
03-05-2003, 12:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,579
Posted By scotia

Believe it or not , purely by coincidence , I...

Believe it or not , purely by coincidence , I stumbled across a website earlier today saying that that part number (1226026) plugs straight into the wiring loom of 1225550 - I've pm'd you, as your...
Forum: Electronics
03-05-2003, 07:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,579
Posted By scotia

ecm is fried !

Did my final checks and it looks as if the ecm is definitely dead. Tried to start the car without the ecm , nothing , just turns over as I thought it would with no check engine light. Connected up...
Forum: Electronics
03-02-2003, 02:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,579
Posted By scotia

thanks for that jeffs82z28 , I'll be doing more...

thanks for that jeffs82z28 , I'll be doing more checks on the car when I'm off work in a few days and will post what I find :)

rustydawg and danno - just noticed your messages , which will clear...
Forum: Electronics
03-01-2003, 03:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,579
Posted By scotia

cheers guys !

2v modular , thanks for the diagram and the colour guide - I'll have a look at the ignition switch and the associated wiring incase I've missed something there ( which is very possible :) )
...
Forum: Electronics
03-01-2003, 08:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,579
Posted By scotia

update !

Ok , finally got around to checking and replacing the fusible links , it appears that only one of them had melted down at the starter motor - everything works now , the lights , the fuel pump, ...
Forum: Electronics
02-17-2003, 12:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,579
Posted By scotia

Excellent Dans_Zed , I'll have a look at that...

Excellent Dans_Zed , I'll have a look at that tomorrow and see what numbers are on there ! According to the manuals ( the Chiltons and the proper 82 GM manual ), it's looks as if it's either going...
Forum: Electronics
02-17-2003, 10:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,579
Posted By scotia

Where can I get fusible link cable ??

Checked over the wiring today , only found one broken link , gave the wires a firm tug and one of them broke away in my hand . It's one of the thin red cables coming from the starter motor +ve,...
Forum: Electronics
02-14-2003, 04:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,579
Posted By scotia

thanks guys !

thanks for your help guys - I really was expecting the worst , so this is comes as a bit of a relief to say the least ! I'll check the fusible links over the weekend and let you know how I get on ....
Forum: Electronics
02-13-2003, 12:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,579
Posted By scotia

Thinking more about , could it perhaps be the...

Thinking more about , could it perhaps be the alternator that's been damaged and causing this ?
Forum: Electronics
02-13-2003, 11:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,579
Posted By scotia

Damage caused by jump starting ...

Need help with a major problem - I had to jump start my 82 T/A , stupidly gave to the jump leads to my friend , who then proceeded to put them on the wrong way around !! So the -ve went to the...
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