------------------ Astronomy says we will find a coded signal from outer space. Then we'll KNOW that life exists there, for coded signals aren't by chance.
Biology says there are coded genetic signals in every cell, but we KNOW that no intelligence created life.
I'm the original owner of a white ' 84 2M4 purchased Dec 10, 1983 from Pontiac. Always garaged, no rust, 4-wheel drifts are fun!
Upgraded my radiator fan today and installed a pair of 2-way 4" Infinity speakers in the B-pillars. Just waiting on my adapter plates to come arrive so I can install 5.25" components in the dash. It's been a good day.
I too have been taking advantage of the "lock down" and been working on my 86. I got all the error codes sorted out finally by replacing a few sensors and tracking down vacuum leaks. The dreaded error 32 is finally gone since I replaced the EGR Control solenoid. I went to my local Pull-a-part and scavenged some nice dash plastics and replaced mine as well as found a pristine drivers side seat belt to replace my mouse crewed one. I even finished my dew strips and dynamatted both doors since I had them apart. I have a few more parts to add under the hood, but Ohio weather took a dip back to the rather cold side so I have put off garage work. Hopefully the weather breaks soon and I can get back to work on the car and maybe even go for a really nice "isolated" cruise.
They have been cracked and 50% missing for 8 to 10 years. .... I know, I know... I forgot how much they reduced the outside noise. Starting to get my driver slowly back in order. I still need to do a full exhaust and weld up any header leaks. I daily drive FOCOA Headers....
Pulling gearbox (suzy 5 speed) apart to see if it is savable, plus I am just curious like that!. Bought if off of ebay, had a few metal bits in by oil plug drain hole so just interested more than anything to take a look inside.
Upgraded my radiator fan today and installed a pair of 2-way 4" Infinity speakers in the B-pillars. Just waiting on my adapter plates to come arrive so I can install 5.25" components in the dash. It's been a good day.
Just re-installed my reconditioned UM-4 cassette deck, fully refurbished by Joe (delcomaster84@gmail.com). He replaced all the leaky capacitors, the dried out drive belt, broken solder joints, and the dirty, scraped-up read head. I've got tunes for the first time in a couple years, and it's one more step toward looking like showroom new.
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Got my rear end kicked. I was trying to remove the front bearing assembly from an 88 front spindle. The T55 s are stripped so i thought id use a bolt extractor. The bolt extractor was too big for the access hole. So i did some cutting. After cutting it still wouldn't fit so i removed the spindle from the sealed unit. The bolt extractor still doesn't have enough clearance. Finally get it flush and try to spin it off and it strips.
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Finally got around to installing my 12" disk brake kit. Looks great and stops really well. Like throwing out an anchor. No fade after several high speed stops like the stock brakes. Rolland
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Today I recast my driver door skin. It was the first fast I did when I started the body and it was just not right. It has some weak spots and a lot of air bubbles that were causing issues.
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Just recently bought another 88 and it has some bugs to it but Fixed the temperature gauge issue of pegging when starting. the tach was way off and needed a new board so installed that so thats fixed . replaced fuel filter and also found the inner tie rod is loose but could be the bushing . found both front control arms nuts loose lol . cleaned the interior and outside . just trying to get this thing running great!
------------------ Dflint...84 Duke ,85 SE ,88 Formula
Rebuilt my front calipers, wow I have front brakes now. I jacked the rear up and checked for loose bolts. I let the car down and the car started rolling out of the garage. I lived with sticky front rotors for so long. Time to coast down the road with no drag.
This car is on its way to be getting a nose job. With my work schedule it’s going to take a while but at least I’ve started the process. Here’s the 85 that is going to get the new nose. 2nd pic is the nose from an 87 coupe. Thanks to Patrick I went back the next weekend to grab the honeycomb reinforcement and the fender liners. Kit[img]https://images.fiero.nl/userimage s/Kitskaboodle/93D5BC93-7C4B-45D8-8529-7228CDB0115E.jpeg[/img]
Originally posted by Patrick Decided to start a new thread regarding what I was working on / And it didn't hurt to bring this thread back into circulation.
Indeed, my Fiero is the same old trivial details and nothing special to post so 'this' thread is the perfect spot!
My ’88 GT was getting ‘long in the tooth’ and needs many 'normal' tasks to be undertaken to restore the car...........
I been working on a 'Complete Brake System Service' for months and finally got the job finish!
*Moraine/Delco Master Cylinder Rebuilt with a GM 18010083 Repair/Rebuild Kit and Cardone 1R-2755 Reservoir and Grommets Kit *New ACDelco Hydraulic Hoses all around *Original Calipers were Remanufactured by 'Cambro Products Incorporated' *New RAYBESTOS 56543R Vented Brake Rotors *NOS Wagner ThermoQuiet MX378 Brake Pads
The parking brake system was adjusted, and everything is back in full working order - Yippee!
I 'thought' I was done and I'm ready to put the wheels on, BUT I found one lower ball joint won't accept grease!
So, my next post will be Rodney's Ball Joints and Outer Tie Rod Ends........
------------------ Original Owner of a Silver '88 GT Under 'Production Refurbishment' @ 136k Miles
@Vintage-Nut here's a tip: While you have the car up in the air and the wheels off, remove the wheel well liners, and the rubber flaps in the rear. Clean them off with Bleech-White whitewall tire cleaner and a scrub brush that has rigid plastic bristles. Rinse well and let them dry out in the sun. Then spray them down with silicone spray, and let that dry off for a couple hours, then wipe them down with clean rags or paper towels. That will bring them back to black, instead of grimy grey.
Had a day with her. ignored the "drive to the light" thing. Still alive!
Just re-installed my reconditioned UM-4 cassette deck, fully refurbished by Joe (delcomaster84@gmail.com). He replaced all the leaky capacitors, the dried out drive belt, broken solder joints, and the dirty, scraped-up read head. I've got tunes for the first time in a couple years, and it's one more step toward looking like showroom new.
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Finally got around to installing my 12" disk brake kit. Looks great and stops really well. Like throwing out an anchor. No fade after several high speed stops like the stock brakes.
Decided to do a slight customization on the mad arch widebody intake vents.
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