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argh, fuel filter. Lots of PB Blaster - a nap - more PB Blaster - a snack - PB Blaster - helps if you can get the car up on ramps... and while you're under there, replace the fuel lines coming off the fuel tank, they'll be dry-rotted. 5/16ths" I think. I went out in the garage but couldn't find the remainder of what I bought - use the fuel injection type clamps (two on each end). I removed the heat shield before I did all that since its easy to cut yourself on the thing. Don't lose the screws to that... Don't try to get the filter off all at once, it seemed to respond to intermittent efforts of wrenching and spraying.
Big difference on the 87 after changing that! More power and the catalytic converter stopped GLOWING.... (of course there were other problems but I won't scare you with that yet)

Double cheak your brakes!!!!!!!!!!! and bee very carefull with the fuel lines. I personally lost a 84 se and a cousin of mine lost a indy pace car to fire due to bad fuel lines.it is nice to have a pretty young lady that is not afraid to work on her own car . PFF need more people like yourself. remember take your time and triple cheak yourself.and if in doubt triple cheak yourself again. life is too short to loose it. what little I've seen of ya in these picks you remind me of my wife. and i lost her 3 years ago. these cars go up in flames very quick with a gas leak.-B-

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88 coupe 4.9 Izusu 5-speed Rockcrawl chip. True duels.No A/C .KYB GR-2 on all 4 corners Built to run.

What ever you do..

Don't stop with the diary updates.

Your style of writting and command of the english language and punctuation, as well as the mastery of the digital camera keep me reading and coming back for more.

I appreciate the amount of work and effort you not only put into your car, but your documentation of the car since you've had it.

In short, Bravo! and Thank You.

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quote Originally posted by fierofetish: I've been thinking a bit more about this caliper...Yes!! It hurts!! Seriously.. Looking at the old caliper in the photo: it is only worn down on the outer face.Normally, if I am not mistaken,it is the caliper piston side that wears down quicker, if the sliding guides are rusty or sticky.That is because the piston pushes against the inboard brake pad, onto the disc, which should not give against that force.So. if the guides are sticking, they won't allow the caliper to transfer the load to both sides of the disc evenly.So, if the guides are stuck, the only pad able to apply force to the disc would be the one being pushed by the caliper..and so the inside of the disc would be worn more.But it is the opposite here.The only explanation I can come up with, is that the missing bolt that held the caliper on, had allowed the caliper "bridge" for want of a better word, to flex, or even bend, meaning that the outer pad was applying uneven pressure, causing it to wear quicker.It might have bent the actual caliper permanently, so I would get it checked out. Lastly, the fact that one bolt was missing, would indicate to me that the previous person to change the pads, experienced the same problem as you, and slacken the bolts off. I would also check that the thread inside where the bolt screws in, has not been damaged by the bolt slowly working itself out.

that is caused by the caliper slides sticking or being frozen. the piston releases, but the slides dont let the caliper re-center itself holding the outboard pad against the rotor. there's enough pressure in the brake system to move rusted slides in the clamping position.

did you put in new slides and grease them with high-temp caliper grease? if not, did you at least grease the old ones?

Your car is really coming along! Are you guys still planning on coming up for Carlisle?

BTW ~ Where do you get those gloves? They look like they fit better than the ones I tend to use.

Jen

So I take it that she still doesn't start. Try checking the wire connection at the fuel injector. Just a random problem that cropped up on my 88 4 cyl

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quote Originally posted by Fierochic88: Your car is really coming along! Are you guys still planning on coming up for Carlisle? BTW ~ Where do you get those gloves? They look like they fit better than the ones I tend to use. Jen

I'm not sure what she's using, but I use latex medical gloves you can get an any pharmacy. They have a better fit than the ones I can get at auto parts stores, but they aren't as durable - so you tear them much more easily.

Sorry it's been so long on the update guys. I've been really busy lately and haven't gotten a chance to bring you all up to speed.

Jen--I got the gloves from Wal-Mart. The white ones are the regular latex gloves--I bought a box of 50. The blue ones are the nitrile gloves. I found them in the paint section at Wal-Mart as well. I don't know what size they are, but I'm thinking a medium for both. The latex ones tended to disintegrate a bit when I was working with gas or oil. Nitrile ones are definitely best. AutoZone sells a box of them too.

Later,
--Tress

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I use these: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=37050

When the local store has them on sale, usually once a month or so, they run $7/box, and they hold up fairly well.

JazzMan

Thanks guys. I'll have to check those out - maybe the ones I had were just the wrong size (universal) and I need to find ones with actual sizes!

Jen

Just bumping this back to the top.
Don't want it to get lost in the shuffle

quote Originally posted by Nikemann: that is caused by the caliper slides sticking or being frozen. the piston releases, but the slides dont let the caliper re-center itself holding the outboard pad against the rotor. there's enough pressure in the brake system to move rusted slides in the clamping position. did you put in new slides and grease them with high-temp caliper grease? if not, did you at least grease the old ones?

This is a fairly important point... please don't ignore this! Please tell us that you have checked the slides... if they are seized the least that can happen is uneven wear on the rotors... the worst is not having the full strength of the brakes when you really need it.

quote Originally posted by Fiero5: Just bumping this back to the top. Don't want it to get lost in the shuffle

Thanks Fiero5...

but for those of you that didn't see this thread:

https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/051714.html

There were some folks that voiced an opinion that Miss Tress posts too much. I disagree and would love to see the Hottie Diaries continue. However, those narrow minded individuals have discouraged Miss Tress from wanting to post any more updates. I would urge all the folks that have been reading and enjoying these threads to send her a note of encouragement. Its very sad to see a bright, young, and intelligent Fiero enthusiast discouraged by what I believe to be a small but vocal group of individuals. Thanks.

ya.. just be carefull of how you do that..

Cause if you're not, then Hairy_Fiero will come along and post a rather graphic animated gif of a dog leg humping someone...

Cause, you know.. we, as guys, can't try to give words of encouragement to a woman without being accused of drooling at the mouth and thinking with ye 'ole helmet head.

Personally, while I've always enjoyed her updates, I don't blame her one bit.

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Does anybody besides Hairy_Fiero think Hairy_Fiero is funny?
There's lots of buildup and new car threads where people offer advice and suggestions. Are they all leg humpers, too?

Miss-Tress007

Despite what the few feel the need to voice... many people are enjoying what you are doing and the comments that you make will help people in the future that are doing these things for the first time. Please don't stop just because some are jelous of the attention that you are recieving. If you are just taking a break, that is cool too.

Well said!

Keep posting

We know where you live............... sort of..............kind of...............oh hell maybe not....

Keep posting

Thank you for the time that you put into your work.

Robert Ver Halen

I saved an 84 that I literally intercepted on it's way to the junk yard. That was my first fiero, and I ran into a lot of the same problems that Miss-Tress had in her posts. I thought her attitude was fun and entertaining. I have been following her story, and I hope she will eventually start to post again.

Although I understand if being insulted has knocked the wind out of her sails.

Yeah, I don't understand how some people think they can say such hurtfull things to others. My family and I have taken our lumps here as much if not more than anyone. Heck, my Dad (87V6GT) is the nicest guy you would ever meet and he is getting slammed in a thread right now as we speak. He is also very enthusiastic but is getting some pretty hurtfull insults right now by some in his gold rims and white wall tires thread. As has been stated before (and is a major PFF rule on here), that it is ok if you want to disagree, just do it in a way that is not hurtfull or insulting to others. Apparently a very tough concept for some members on here to follow or understand

Dude, no one is slamming your dad. His choice of shoes for his car, yes. Especially when you post the thread as "really cool whitewalls". Maybe you can post a thread of "Jordan's really cool highwater sweatpants"?

quote Originally posted by Fiero5: As has been stated before (and is a major PFF rule on here), that it is ok if you want to disagree, just do it in a way that is not hurtfull or insulting to others. Apparently a very tough concept for some members on here to follow or understand

I agree 1000%

You may not like what someone done with their car, or how they dress, or the way they punctuate, but free speech doesn't mean you have to insult them every time you post. A lot of things are better left unsaid.

And a LOT of wind has been taken out of Miss Tress's sails. We may not see the Hottie Diaries for a while.

well it was fun while it lasted. then "pop" the real world sets in again... oh well...

Miss Tress and her husband both seemed very cool. that's all i gotta say about that.

quote Originally posted by jscott1: I agree 1000% You may not like what someone done with their car, or how they dress, or the way they punctuate, but free speech doesn't mean you have to insult them every time you post. A lot of things are better left unsaid. And a LOT of wind has been taken out of Miss Tress's sails. We may not see the Hottie Diaries for a while.

What? Many were afraid she failed to properly do her brakes, so they offered some safety tips. Other guys made fun of other guys for leg humping.. Nobody touched her sails, even though.. Nah, thats another crack thats too easy..

Man - this is BS. When I saw this post I told my wife "See now thats what I am talking about, go work on my car Woman!" I can't understand why some people act the way they do. At least Miss Tress is trying to work on her ride. Mental Note: ..... don't let wife read this post. Any way ...... hot chicks ..... that work on thier own cars rule. Now .... how can I get the wife under the car like that...hmmmmm

Dan

Miss Tress ... please come back. Sh*t this is the most drama on PFF in a while.

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quote Originally posted by jscott1: I agree 1000% You may not like what someone done with their car, or how they dress, or the way they punctuate, but free speech doesn't mean you have to insult them every time you post. A lot of things are better left unsaid.

Jscott seems to be a lot of that going on the forum lately,..just because you do not agree with someone doesn't mean you have to go out of your way to insult them.

Some people seem to be just out to stir up drama, while others just seem to think they are auditioning for the comedy network.

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quote Originally posted by stimpy: Maybe you can post a thread of "Jordan's really cool highwater sweatpants"?

As I have been a Fiero (86 GT) owner all of 3 week and have numerous small problems to fix on my ride, I have been inspired by the fact that Miss Tress007 has dug into the work on her car without ever worked on cars before. I'm lucky to have a mechanic helping me (basically doing all the hard stuff) while she is going it alone. It would be sad to see her stop here posts due to a few wankers. Chri*t, we all like Fieros, isn't that enough for us all to get along! I mean, how unique is it to be into these little cars. This should be a happy place.
Craig

Miss Tress007. I am glad you were able to find out about the Cavalier rotors. I have this thing about only doing a repair once or as little as possible. I have NAPA's best rotors on the rear and raybestes on the front and NAPA's best pads on my 88 coupe. Yes they cost more than the zone or advance or pep boys, but they last longer. They work great and seem to be wearing great. I have found, GM sensors are better than the cheap ones at the zone or pep boys. I have replaced all the sensors and most vaccum lines and now I can run on 87 octane. If you are thinking of painting your engine vents, I have found rustoleums painters touch brand in semi gloss black is a good match. Keep up the good work. I enjoy reading your progress!

quote Originally posted by solotwo: I am glad you were able to find out about the Cavalier rotors.

The Cavalier rotors work, but I think they are a bit thicker than stock Fiero rotors. It's probably okay but I think Miss Tress plans to have them turned down a bit.