i wire wheeled the block and exhaust manifold.i wiped the block and head down with rubbing alcohol.i set the head and gasket onto the block.i put some of the parts into the cleaning tank.
i torqued the 2.5 head down.i hate these 'new' torque to yield bolts.torque to 22 foot pounds and then turn two flats....I HATE THIS.i hope i got it right.if not i got a 3800 ready to go in.not the one you are thinking of though.
Replaced my clutch master and slave with Rodney aluminum units. Has an 84 master and 86 V6 style slave on the hybrid Muncie trans. Used his bleeder kits. Slave line was a real problem but finally got it. 60 k car with L67 swap and clutch has always been low and not felt good. It drives like a new car now and only adds to the swap experience. Rodney has done a great service for years for the Fiero community! Thanks !!!
[This message has been edited by larafan (edited 09-18-2024).]
Yesterday I finished installing a new alternator in my 1987 Fiero. It has been sitting in storage several years. Drove it yesterday and today. This is my 3rd Fiero I have had over the years. I wish I still had my 84 Fiero, it was my first and I drove it back in the 90s.
Today I jacked up the front of the Fiero and checked the front end. I am getting a wobble when I am driving so I wanted to see of there was a problem in the front end. Things are a tad sloppy but not enough to explain the vibration I am getting.
In summary, today I worked on my old Fiero. There is a lot to do on it. At least it now drives again!
i finally got my 1987 2.5 head reinstalled and that poorly designed quick heater hose connector wouldn't quit leaking.i looked everywhere online for an oring kit for it but found nothing.i couldn't even find it mentioned in the service manual.so my thought was to change it to a normal hose fitting and jury rig the hose.so i go to remove the fitting and it breaks right off.so i just ordered a new intake manifold gasket.
