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Forum: Body
05-02-2019, 06:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 798
Posted By chevydrvr

Re: T-top seal issues

They are just thrown on the car to show you. When I installed them they were fully seated in the bar.
Forum: Body
04-27-2019, 08:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 798
Posted By chevydrvr

Re: T-top seal issues

Out of all the posts in here and searches I've done, that is one brand I have yet to hear about.
Forum: Body
04-27-2019, 07:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 798
Posted By chevydrvr

Re: T-top seal issues

They went back and forth with me about me having c&c tops. I eventually ended up emailing them a picture of my. Build sheet to prove that I dont. Really frustrating situation.
Forum: Body
04-26-2019, 11:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 798
Posted By chevydrvr

Re: T-top seal issues

I will agree they are missing made. I have been back and forth with 1Aauto through emails and calls about the issue. Sent various pictures and information to them as well. Hopefully I just need a new...
Forum: Body
04-25-2019, 04:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 798
Posted By chevydrvr

T-top seal issues

I just purchased the Metro brand t top seals, I believe, from 1A Auto. Hatch fit fine, doors fit great. T-tops not so much. Now I know there are several threads about seals on here but I haven't seen...
Forum: Carburetors
03-27-2019, 04:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 472
Posted By chevydrvr

1985 LG4 Z28 choke potential issue?

I have been doing some research on the choke system in these cars, and I have come up a bit confused. From what I have read in here, the choke should only have power when the engine is running (more...
Forum: Carburetors
08-21-2018, 08:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 821
Posted By chevydrvr

Re: 1985 Quadrajet will not idle correctly

Turns out it was egr related. Sort of. I had the egr mounted and it wouldn't run, so I took it off and put on a block off plate. Turns out the block off plate wasn't tightened down all the way so...
Forum: Carburetors
08-19-2018, 04:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 821
Posted By chevydrvr

Re: 1985 Quadrajet will not idle correctly

I cant even do that unless I have it running on own and warm.
Forum: Carburetors
08-19-2018, 03:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 821
Posted By chevydrvr

1985 Quadrajet will not idle correctly

I have my 1985 z28 with the quadrajet on an lg4 motor.

I had it running fine and everything but then had to pull the motor and trans for several unrelated issues.

Now that I have it all back...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-01-2018, 06:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 488
Posted By chevydrvr

700r4 won’t shift automatically

So here is my issue. My 700r4 will not shift automatically. Here is what it does:

shift into reverse-good
Shift into overdrive- feel it shift but doesn’t move.

same as above with 3 and 2. ...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-17-2018, 05:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 417
Posted By chevydrvr

700r4 hard engagement and shifting?

My 85 z28 has some problems with the 700r4. When I shift into drive or reverse from park it shifts HARD. Way too hard.

When I drive it, unless I'm at wide open throttle, It takes forever to shift...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-02-2018, 05:54 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 604
Posted By chevydrvr

700R4 lost forward gears/reverse slow

I have a 1985 camaro z28 with the carbed 305 LG4.

I put a 700r4 in it to find out the pump wasn't pumping. I swapped it out with another and all seemed well. It was fine for a week or two. It's a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-29-2018, 06:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 887
Posted By chevydrvr

Re: Trans fluid lines installed tips?

I have the factory lines, I was more of wondering how I would get them in place.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-28-2018, 05:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 887
Posted By chevydrvr

Trans fluid lines installed tips?

I need to install new trans fluid lines in my 85 z28. It's the 700r4. Seems like it is going to be really difficult to get them through everything. Are there any tips or tricks to this? I tried...
Forum: Electronics
03-28-2018, 05:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 658
Posted By chevydrvr

Re: LG4 Grounding and wiring problems?

I bought a new battery and everything works great. I'm so glad I finally got it all settled.

Now I can move forward with my project.
Forum: Electronics
03-22-2018, 07:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 658
Posted By chevydrvr

Re: LG4 Grounding and wiring problems?

Alright so I have everything bonded together and grounded but it still won’t crank over. It just clicks a lot. I even tried jumping the large post and small post on the starter and it still just...
Forum: Electronics
03-20-2018, 04:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 658
Posted By chevydrvr

Re: LG4 Grounding and wiring problems?

If anybody has pictures that would help a lot. I have a ground connection with 2 black wires coming out of the harness closer to the alternator. Where would that go?? And how would I go about Bonding...
Forum: Electronics
03-16-2018, 07:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 658
Posted By chevydrvr

Re: LG4 Grounding and wiring problems?

Thanks everyone I will just make sure everything is grounded and bonded together.
Forum: Electronics
03-15-2018, 04:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 658
Posted By chevydrvr

Re: LG4 Grounding and wiring problems?

Thank you so much that makes it a lot clearer.


Any idea if this will clear up the cranking issue?
Forum: Electronics
03-14-2018, 10:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 658
Posted By chevydrvr

Re: LG4 Grounding and wiring problems?

Thanks, that at least gives me a direction to go.
Forum: Electronics
03-14-2018, 08:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 658
Posted By chevydrvr

LG4 Grounding and wiring problems?

I took apart my LG4 Z28 a while ago and am currently trying to get all the wiring back together. The only thing I cannot figure out is what grounds go where, and whether or not I'm missing any...
Forum: Members Camaros
10-25-2017, 09:06 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,593
Posted By chevydrvr

Re: 1985 Z28 Build

I know I haven't been posting my progress, I haven't been able to work on it much, and when I do, I just work.

Just a couple of questions, where were the emissions stickers located? On the hood?...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-28-2017, 07:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,261
Posted By chevydrvr

Re: Mixed up lifters- what cam??

Alright then if I am, give me a replacement cam number and springs if I need them.

Why do lifters need to rotate?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-27-2017, 07:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,261
Posted By chevydrvr

Re: Mixed up lifters- what cam??

So reading in to a lot of thing more, I've decided on just replacing the lifters. Now, my question is about installation. Do you recommend soaking the lifters in oil? If so what type of oil? And I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-18-2017, 02:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,261
Posted By chevydrvr

Re: Mixed up lifters- what cam??

Yeah I think I will do that. Gives me a chance to upgrade a little bit. I'm just I'm sure ofcrhe actual installation. Such as degreeing and what not.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-17-2017, 09:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,261
Posted By chevydrvr

Re: Mixed up lifters- what cam??

What ever you posted did not show up for me.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-16-2017, 08:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,261
Posted By chevydrvr

Re: Mixed up lifters- what cam??

Yeah I have no problems looking up how to do thing. My only problem areas are the duration numbers and all of those types of specs. Not sure which is good, which is bad. I'm not looking for a real...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-16-2017, 08:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,261
Posted By chevydrvr

Re: Mixed up lifters- what cam??

Really appreciate the help.

One final question, are there different types of valve springs? How do I go about figuring out what I need, for example to work with the cam and lofters mentioned...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-16-2017, 06:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,261
Posted By chevydrvr

Re: Mixed up lifters- what cam??

Do I need to replace valve springs when doing a cam?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-16-2017, 04:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,261
Posted By chevydrvr

Re: Mixed up lifters- what cam??

When you say oil, are you referring to some type of assembly oil? What would you recommend?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-16-2017, 12:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,261
Posted By chevydrvr

Mixed up lifters- what cam??

I took apart the lg4 in my 1985 z28 to put in new headgaskets, valve seals, and what not. My lifters got all mixed up in the process.

I have read that it's best to replace the cam and lifters.
...
Forum: Body
07-18-2017, 04:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,167
Posted By chevydrvr

Re: Front bumper filler panel-plastic molding

Firebirds have a metal filler in that area.
Forum: Body
06-28-2017, 07:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 700
Posted By chevydrvr

Re: Trouble installing the front bumper..HELP!!!

Make sure the honeycomb isn't upside down! I did that when reinstalling my front end. The protruding lip on the honeycomb should be on the topside.


Edit: Sorry I noticed you still had the issue...
Forum: Body
06-04-2017, 10:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 463
Posted By chevydrvr

Re: Door GFX piece not in line?

I'm not too sure what they're off of, but the passenger side piece lines up fine and I believe they're from the same car....
Forum: Body
06-03-2017, 09:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 463
Posted By chevydrvr

Re: Door GFX piece not in line?

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Forum: Body
05-31-2017, 07:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 463
Posted By chevydrvr

Door GFX piece not in line?

I installed the ground effects on my 1985 Z28 project, and noticed the driver side door piece does not sit flush with the rocker piece. It sits inwards about 1/4". Is there any way to adjust that?...
Forum: Members Camaros
05-02-2017, 03:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,981
Posted By chevydrvr

Re: 1985 Camaro Z28

Yes, the 3 digit codes will tell you. There is or was an rpo decoder on this site. The vin alone will tell you if it's a base model or not though I believe.
Forum: Members Camaros
05-01-2017, 08:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,981
Posted By chevydrvr

Re: 1985 Camaro Z28

Awesome car. I got myself an '85 Z28 as well! I love finding other people with one, as everyone has Irocs. I wanna say that is only a Z28 as it has 3 stripes above the ground effects, where as the...
Forum: History / Originality
01-26-2017, 08:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 675
Posted By chevydrvr

1985 Z28 grey vinyl interior pictures??

I have a black 1985 Z28 (non iroc) that came with the grey vinyl interior seats. Does anybody know or have any pics of what color carpet and center console should have come with it? Also, headliner...
Forum: Car Audio
12-16-2016, 03:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,434
Posted By chevydrvr

Re: I'll just leave this here....

That's really cool and something I'd love to do! I love the factory look, but the added modern convenience.
Forum: Members Camaros
09-19-2016, 09:09 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,593
Posted By chevydrvr

Re: 1985 Z28 Build

Well I haven't been working on Lucy for a while now, but im' getting back into it. I've got the rear end back in so the body is sitting on the springs. I want to get the front suspension back...
Forum: Members Camaros
05-29-2016, 06:16 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,593
Posted By chevydrvr

Re: 1985 Z28 Build

Well I finished the engine bay and crossmember and gotit reinstalled. It feels so good to finally have something go BACK in.

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Forum: Members Camaros
05-28-2016, 03:03 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,593
Posted By chevydrvr

Re: 1985 Z28 Build

Thanks!! I'd like to be a lot further along but...it is what it is. I have a tendency to get too anal about certain things and it ends up taking me forever.
Forum: Members Camaros
05-27-2016, 05:25 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,593
Posted By chevydrvr

Re: 1985 Z28 Build

Awesome I'll give that a try!
Forum: Members Camaros
05-27-2016, 04:52 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,593
Posted By chevydrvr

Re: 1985 Z28 Build

Oh no I didn't mean do any machining I meant just get the crap off to paint it. I'm just replacing gaskets.
Forum: Members Camaros
05-27-2016, 01:45 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,593
Posted By chevydrvr

Re: 1985 Z28 Build

I won't bother then. Ill just freshen up the ol' LG4. Best method for getting the heads and block looking like new without bringing it somewhere???
Forum: Members Camaros
05-22-2016, 10:12 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,593
Posted By chevydrvr

Re: 1985 Z28 Build

So I got a free LT1 motor, and was wondering....could I use the lt1 intake and heads on my lg4 block?? Any other parts I could use?? The free motor didn't come with pistons, connecting rods, or the...
Forum: Members Camaros
05-10-2016, 04:13 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,593
Posted By chevydrvr

Re: 1985 Z28 Build

OH that's not my car.
Forum: Members Camaros
05-10-2016, 11:51 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,593
Posted By chevydrvr

Re: 1985 Z28 Build

From the 85? I still have it. But I need it. Unless you're talking about the wheel from the 91. I have that too.
Forum: Members Camaros
05-10-2016, 11:09 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,593
Posted By chevydrvr

Re: 1985 Z28 Build

I might actually have the service manual on my computer. I'll have to take a look at it!


Next i want to get the underside stripped and ready to finish up. Then get the front crossmember painted...
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