Originally posted by AviStetto: My overheating woes continue. The car overheated after 10 miles stop and go traffic on the way home from work. It looks like my fan just doesn't want to work at all. After letting it cool, I refilled the collant and drove 20 more miles with only a couple of red light stops and it stayed cool. Does anyone have a radiator fan for an '87 GT, and possibly the relay switch as well?
Are you sure you "burped" the cooling system well? Sometimes that is all it is....
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08:27 AM
procarnut Member
Posts: 622 From: Blum, Texas USA Registered: Mar 2006
I'm just praying mine doesn't break down...My alternator bracket cracked yesterday after overtightening it trying to elliminate my belt squeal...and I have an idler pulley. I'm hoping it holds through the weekend.
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11:00 AM
CenTexIndy Member
Posts: 3061 From: Waco, Texas, USA Registered: Mar 2006
I might have a extra cable from a 86 gt will that work? If so you can have this it.
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I've also got one that I'll try to bring along. Can't remember if it is 84 or 88.
I called The Fiero Store 'cause they sell 85-88 cables, and I asked them why they don't have 'em for 84's and they said it's discontinued. I still don't know what the difference is, but it must be something. Guess I'll have to get one from somebody's 84 parts car or have it made. The one on my car only has a few strands of wire left holding it onto the battery, so I suspect that may be the reason for the intermittent starting problems. In fact, it didn't start today when I tried it.
I can't see the other end of the cable, even when I jack it up and crawl under it.
I can't bring it to the Ruckus since I never know if it will start. I'll come Fiero-less.
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jscott1 Member
Posts: 21676 From: Houston, TX , USA Registered: Dec 2001
Are you sure you "burped" the cooling system well? Sometimes that is all it is....
I'm not sure about anything with this car. I'm not much of a mechanic. I think I got the system "burped" properly. The car ran okay last night for 20 miles, but it was moving practically the whole time. It overheated when I was in heavy traffic. I had the fan wired so that I could get it to come on by turning on the headlights. However, it's not even coming on that way anymore. That's why I now think the current problem is with the fan. I think the reason the fan wasn't working right in the first place might be from a bad fan relay. Again, I don't really know enough about cars (and specifically Fieros) to be sure about it. I plan on looking at the fan tonight and seeing if it works if I direct wire it to a battery. I don't really know how to test the fan relay to see if it's working properly.
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Does any one have a left rear molding between the door handle and the rear wheel opening? I need a round one for mine. Will be willing to trade for it.
Thanks
I am sure I have several of the round molding piece you are looking for. I will grab one today and throw it in the car for you.
Anybody got a spare 84 positive-side battery cable? I am in need of a replacement.
I have tons of old battery cables laying around but why not jsut snag a new one from the parts store. Is there something special about the 84 battery cable that I dont now about?
I'm not sure about anything with this car. I'm not much of a mechanic. I think I got the system "burped" properly. The car ran okay last night for 20 miles, but it was moving practically the whole time. It overheated when I was in heavy traffic. I had the fan wired so that I could get it to come on by turning on the headlights. However, it's not even coming on that way anymore. That's why I now think the current problem is with the fan. I think the reason the fan wasn't working right in the first place might be from a bad fan relay. Again, I don't really know enough about cars (and specifically Fieros) to be sure about it. I plan on looking at the fan tonight and seeing if it works if I direct wire it to a battery. I don't really know how to test the fan relay to see if it's working properly.
Sounds like the car needs a good burping to get all the air out of the system. Lift the rear of the car and slowly add coolant until it tops off, put the cap on, start the car for a minute and then repeat this process until its completly full. To test the fan, pull the 2 10MM bolts out the top of the fan mount, pull the complete fan ass. out, might have to remove the coolant recovery bottle. Unplug the connector from the fan, get 2 wires and jump them off a hot battery to the fan. Be carefull cause the fan will go wild on you if it cuts on, this will tell you if the fan is good or not. Or better yet, but on the AC and see if the fan comes on when you cut it on, it should. Really sounds like there is air in the system and it needs a good bleeding.
...left a large pool of coolant in the parking garage...
You've got more than a fan problem. Besides, the car should never overheat even without the fan unless you are sitting still with the engine running and the air conditioner operating for an extended period of time in a high (over 95 degrees or so) ambient temperature. That is why the fan only operates when the a/c is on or an overheating conditon is sensed.
Find out what the coolant loss problem is and you'll probably fix your overheating problem.
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01:55 PM
2farnorth Member
Posts: 3402 From: Leonard, Tx. USA Registered: Feb 2001
I called The Fiero Store 'cause they sell 85-88 cables, and I asked them why they don't have 'em for 84's and they said it's discontinued. I still don't know what the difference is, but it must be something. Guess I'll have to get one from somebody's 84 parts car or have it made. The one on my car only has a few strands of wire left holding it onto the battery, so I suspect that may be the reason for the intermittent starting problems. In fact, it didn't start today when I tried it.
I can't see the other end of the cable, even when I jack it up and crawl under it.
I can't bring it to the Ruckus since I never know if it will start. I'll come Fiero-less.
For my 86 I went to O'Riellys and got one just a little longer than stock. They had several different prepackaged ones on the rack
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06:06 PM
88FieroForm Member
Posts: 495 From: San Antonio, Texas 78251 Registered: Jul 2006
Oh Thanks, Mustangbeware. It turned out i found one so I won't be needing that one after all. I do need to find bumper covers for both ends if you see any.
I won't be able to come down friday but Saturday is most likely. I have to get the tittle changed, registered and inspected tomarrow. So I'll see yall Saturday morning.
Oh Thanks, Mustangbeware. It turned out i found one so I won't be needing that one after all. I do need to find bumper covers for both ends if you see any.
I won't be able to come down friday but Saturday is most likely. I have to get the tittle changed, registered and inspected tomarrow. So I'll see yall Saturday morning.
By bumper covers do you mean the actual front/rear fascia covers? If so what type are you looking for Coupe or Aero?
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06:45 PM
jscott1 Member
Posts: 21676 From: Houston, TX , USA Registered: Dec 2001
jon, Do you need a new alt bracket? I have one......
I'm going to try to patch it up with Rodney Dickman's reinforcing plate but if it let's go before I get that installed then I'm up a creek. If you want to bring it along I would gladly accept it.
Sounds like the RRR is becoming the Texas Swap Meet.
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jscott1 Member
Posts: 21676 From: Houston, TX , USA Registered: Dec 2001
You've got more than a fan problem. Besides, the car should never overheat even without the fan unless you are sitting still with the engine running and the air conditioner operating for an extended period of time in a high (over 95 degrees or so) ambient temperature.
I don't know about all that. In the wiinter time, (when my a/c is off) I can sit in traffic and watch the temperature gauge climb until the fan kicks on. Anytime the car isn't moving the fan needs to come on or the car will overheat.
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09:17 PM
88FieroForm Member
Posts: 495 From: San Antonio, Texas 78251 Registered: Jul 2006
Well did you think nothing was gonna go wrong, The stupid headlight motor in my GT decided it wanted to start acting up, i guess the gears are stripped and I'll have to do the manual windup and down till i can get the parts to rebuild them. See ya'll soon
Justin & Edith Rogers
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10:31 PM
TejasFiero Member
Posts: 924 From: Humble,Texas,USA Registered: Feb 2003
Well I really hate to say this but unfortunatly I won't be able to make it. My wife isn't feeling well and i didn't get the paperwork done on the Fiero.
I found out as of OCT. 1 any vehicle sole (weather dealer or individual) will be taxed 6.24% based on the MARKET VALUE of the vehicle. So even though I only paid $200.00 for my fiero, I still have to pay the taxes based on state estimated value. Which in my case Low(1408.00) is 87.00. Plus registration, tags. etc. So Keep this in mind if you buy another vehicle. That includes boats, motorcycles, trailers and anything with wheels.
I have been looking forward to this since this thread started and now that I can't make it, I'm depressed. Especially working so hard to get the car going. I'll try to send pic's later.
Anyway If anyone needs anthing just PM me.
Thanks, Bob
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08:46 AM
CenTexIndy Member
Posts: 3061 From: Waco, Texas, USA Registered: Mar 2006
according to our local "expert" weather guys, there is a chance (60%) of rain Saturday night late. There is a 70% chance of rain on Sunday. Typical- we are in the middle of nice big drought and it rains on the weekend we have this planned.
Finishing up the last minute details. Wendy washed all the shirts and put the goodie bags together last night. 2 of my "judges" backed out last night, so I am trying to find a couple of more, and now I just discovered that somehow my cruise route directions were thrown away by my cleaning crew here at work.
Yee-haw...gonna be a fun scramble day.
See most of y'all tonnite and the rest tomorrow!
Oh yeah...PLENTY of extra shirts were made, so if ya want more, or can't make it and want one, let me know.
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5.0Vert Member
Posts: 287 From: Hurst, Tx, USA Registered: Mar 2005
Well I really hate to say this but unfortunatly I won't be able to make it. My wife isn't feeling well and i didn't get the paperwork done on the Fiero.
I found out as of OCT. 1 any vehicle sole (weather dealer or individual) will be taxed 6.24% based on the MARKET VALUE of the vehicle. So even though I only paid $200.00 for my fiero, I still have to pay the taxes based on state estimated value. Which in my case Low(1408.00) is 87.00. Plus registration, tags. etc. So Keep this in mind if you buy another vehicle. That includes boats, motorcycles, trailers and anything with wheels.
I have been looking forward to this since this thread started and now that I can't make it, I'm depressed. Especially working so hard to get the car going. I'll try to send pic's later.
Anyway If anyone needs anthing just PM me.
Thanks, Bob
THE GIFT CLAUSE. You only pay $10 if you are 'receiving the car as a gift'. I know plenty of people who will be exploiting the gift clause. Quite frankly I can't blame them. The state is taxing people on a car that they have already received sales tax for AT LEAST once or twice. I'd probably use it myself, but then again, it doesn't look like I'll be buying anything for quite some time.
When did you buy the car? If I remember right, if you bought the car prior to October 1st, the rule doesn't apply. You might want to call and ask.
I hope your wife gets to feeling better Bob, but it sucks you won't be able to make it (and about the tax thing, I was thinking about buying another Fiero here soon ). If I ever get another day off from work we'll come by, I really want to see and get a ride in the Fiero. Maybe if she's feeling better tomorrow you can just make a fake bill of sale and say you just bought the car like 2 days ago, so you don't need stickers or it titled?
I'll see (most of) yall in a couple hours!
(Edit: Not you too Tom! I'm scared, what is this, a pox on dohc owners?!? Hope you get to feeling better soon also.)
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). If I ever get another day off from work we'll come by, I really want to see and get a ride in the Fiero. Maybe if she's feeling better tomorrow you can just make a fake bill of sale and say you just bought the car like 2 days ago, so you don't need stickers or it titled? 
