Ok. enough of the old thread. you all know the story by now.. my luck sucks. really bad..
so lets get her moving and legal!
but there are still a few of you willing to help I start school tomorrow, so i need her ASAP!!!
im stumped on replacing the front shock, the top bolt broke (bottom i can do..)
Then i started to get her ready for this weekend!
i made this
and its pretty much out.. i have to disconnect a hose or 2.. and finish lifting it up.
so far ive noticed, hard tranny lines NEED to be replaced, all ebrake cables NEED cradle bushings need replaced, TRYing to order asap! see fiero store site problems thread... ill need brake fluid, tranny fluid, coolant (just trying to have some organization..)
tomorrow i have to open the restaurant at 7am.. then im out at 5, and on to school by 6:15 till 10pm.. so i doubt much work tomorrow but we'll see! ------------------ See my film creations.. See F-I-E-R-O's Fiero store! Please help me bring Betty back to life!! i need free parts and tech help! Black Betty Build “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -- I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.”
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Whomever's going to be up there doing the transplant, if they carry drill bits, an easy-out, and some taps and dies. That should take care of the shock bolt.
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AAAAAND poly cradle bushings ordered! YAY! Fiero store pulls through again! ( i called and ordered, then payed via paypal.) now to get a torch of some sort to burn out CRAP old rubber ones.
WOW itll be nice.. all new tranny+motor mounts, poly dogbone, poly cradle bushings, brand new shocks+struts, eibachs in back... o i cant wait to drive her!!
Jerry, check to see if your local parts store carries "PB Blaster". It comes in a spray can, and is great on rusted bolts, etc. I couldn't get the O2 sensor in my car to budge....sprayed a little of that on it, let it sit for a couple of minutes, tapped it with a hammer to help break it loose...and it came right out, no problem. Spray it on that broken bolt, trying to get it up into the threads that are left. Wouldn't hurt to spray it a few times before "the gang" shows up to help you swap engines...may help to get it out. It will also help with any other bolts, nuts, etc., that you have to loosen or remove.
edit...congrats on starting school!
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Congrats on starting school! Looking forward to photos, video and whatever else of the upcoming transplant. Hope everything goes as planned and good luck!
Replace brake line(s) Fix auto tranny line leak put in front schock put in rear cradle bolts(gotta buy washers+nuts) finish up engine bay (clean up wiring etc) EXHAUST! ( i have one, welding still needs done) full ebrake setup
that SHOULD get it driveable and pass inspection. but i gotta wait till i get $ to do anything right now.. i have $0.73 till fri
Alright, I'll confess.... You have some front shocks headed your way.
EEK!! i hope you didnt send em yet!! i just put new monroe sensa trac's on there!
Parts Needed. rear brake lines in good condition. (i hope fronts are ok..) full e-brake set up in decent-good condition. hard tranny lines in good condition. and possibly a new cv boot? ill check if they have em here at pepy's.. i hope its not a PITA to replace...
other than that.. its pretty good to go!
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Fierostore. i think i have some cores they wany too..
If you're buying new flex hoses too, check Rock Auto. Their prices are cheaper than the Fiero Store's. I got them for my Formula there, and they're genuine AC Delco parts. Double check to see if the 10% club discount w/ The Fiero Store will make the difference, though.
Fierostore. i think i have some cores they wany too..
I bought the 88's for my Formula and was very pleased. The earlier years may be different but I found it helped immensely to remove the spare tire bucket up front. IIRC there is a line attached to it underneath you need to disconnect first.
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here's a list of lines off the inlinetube.com website, they list tranny lines is why im listing this:
1984-88 Pontiac Fiero Brake Line Stainless OEM POB84F1 1984-87 Power Disc Line Set 7pc $180.00 $155.00 POB84F2 1988 Power Disc Line Set 7pc $180.00 $155.00 Fuel Lines POF8401 1984 Main, Return, Vapor 3pc, 4cyl $110.00 $145.00 From Tank to Back of Firewall POF8701 1987 Fuel Vapor Lines 2pc (one 1/4" tube, one 5/16" tube) $50.00 $40.00 Trans Cooler Lines POT8401 2pc, 5/16" Front to Rear $120.00 $95.00 Engine Lines - Fuel Injection POE8601 1986 2.8L Rail Inlet Line $35.00 $25.00 POE8602 1988 2.8L Main Fuel Rail Inlet Line $35.00 $25.00 POE8603 1988 2.8L Fuel Return Rail Inlet Line $35.00 $25.00
ok well at least i finally did this: its a decent temporary fix, and its not like its high pressure.. but it stopped the leak!
tomorrow before work im picking up a few bolts+ washers, and ordering my new brake lines. then i got a ton of misc stuff to do.. ive decided i will use the rubber hoses on there, i think theyre ok for now.. in 2-4 weeks ill get the ocelot ones from the Fiero store. (unless i can dig up some stuff in my house to sell on ebay...)
then the next 2 biggies are e-brake and getting my exhaust together.. ( i have it, i just need it together!)
YAY! im pushing it here, but i ordered all new lines, and the ocelot braided set as well. i decided its more of a need cause brakes are kind of important
i also went out and bought some bolts i need today. which means as soon as i get back from work tonight, i got stuff to do!
ok , ill admit, after work i planned on working on the car.. but 2 cute girls invited me and a friend to a party.. (i cant turn down 2 cute girls!) then me and him hit up some local bars ( he spent $20 on drinks, i spent $2, pop is cheep ) but i dont work untill 4 tomorrow, so im definately doin some stuff tomorrow (well today really..)
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better safe than sorry with brake lines, especially w/o an E-brake
remember to check your trans fluid, we only got a couple quarts put in there.
oh, btw I cant get over the guy in the van screeching to a stop, hopping out and asking us if we wanted some cheap steaks, and then asking if we wanted cheap laptops....
better safe than sorry with brake lines, especially w/o an E-brake
remember to check your trans fluid, we only got a couple quarts put in there.
oh, btw I cant get over the guy in the van screeching to a stop, hopping out and asking us if we wanted some cheap steaks, and then asking if we wanted cheap laptops....
Steaks and Laptops....
ha! weirdo..
o and already refilled tranny fluid and thats what i figured about the lines better sooner than later.. (still alot of $ though!)
and Fierotaz, AWESOME! how much of it? cables etc? want me to pay for s+h?
im at work now (shhhh dont tell anyone!) but im going to try and bleed the brakes either when i get home, or tomorrow.. then perhaps get her to move a few inches..
where did you get that strut bar? I am looking for one
Darrel Morse, im not sure if hes still around, check the mall.. i bought it 2-3 years ago though for my other Fiero.. not sure if he still makes/has em..
Hey BD thanks for the compliments...glad you liked the ride, so you know what your next project is......TURBO BETTY!!!
Anyway, you dropped your donut (exhaust) in my driveway. Thank my small shiht-zu for finding it. I know she was not much help hiding from the blinding light of the welder but she did find it while going for a walk.
I start school tomorrow, so i need her ASAP!!!
but we'll see!
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