after ly41181 put my headlight rebuild video up on youtube.
I watched them a couple times and i thought to myself, "man, watching a video is so much more help than reading a write up. even the ones with pics."

ly41181 has graciously sent me an old video capture card (that i assume he no longer uses) and I have started making videos.

anyone have any requests?
these are the the requests that are pending

3 bleeding clutch
1 bleeding brakes
2 replacing pads
2 bleeding coolant
1 ac retrofit
1 replace ignition module

stripped gear in a head light motor

fiero gen 1 headlight motor circuit test 1of2 * 2of2

Rebuild of a Fiero Gen 1 headlight motor 1of7 * 2of7 * 3of7 * 4of7 * 5of7 * 6of7 * 7of7

takeing out the snap part of the limit switch

pulling and counting check engine light codes on a fiero

fiero ignition lock cylinder 1of5 * 2of5 * 3of5 * 4of5 * 5of5

vista vent water leak fix 1of2 * 2of2

replacing fiero tranny output seal

Removing the front and mid center console 1of2 * 2of2

Replacing V6 spark plug 1of6 * 2of6 * 3of6 * 4of6 * 5of6 * 6of6

cleaning the fiero window switch

removing the V6 distributor * installing
replacing the pickup coil on a V6 fiero 1of2 * 2of2
setting ignition base timing on a V6 fiero 1of2 * 2of2

removing the inner door panel * installing

fiero door hinge pin and bushing 1of3 * 2of3 * 3of3

window crank handle removal 1of2 * 2of2

removing a headliner 1of4 * 2of4 * 3of4 * 4of4
recorded with a Sony digital Handycam DCR-PC105 NTSC
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Maybe doing some ....

minor body work
electrical work for phantom wipers, fuel and temp. gauge fix

Some logical requests I think.

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Led Zeppelin and Fieros go well together.

Yes, even though I have done it before, please make a video showing all of the secret screw locations to remove all of the body panels. Thanks, Mark even I forget where they are all at.....

I like the TDC and distributor idea!!!

https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/086058.html

How to wire in Aux gauges in an 84.

How to wire in an after market radio with the Fiero performance sound system.

How to change a notchback to a fastback.

How to get that perfect idle(I wish )

These are somethings people are always asking about. They may be bigger than 10 min though.

quote Originally posted by Mark A. Klein: Yes, even though I have done it before, please make a video showing all of the secret screw locations to remove all of the body panels. Thanks, Mark even I forget where they are all at.....

I like this idea since I have painting in my future plans, lol

Buddy...I too would love to see a video showing how to take off the body panels. Thanks!

l67 swap harness video...please?

quote Originally posted by FIER086: minor body work

quote Originally posted by Mark A. Klein: Yes, even though I have done it before, please make a video showing all of the secret screw locations to remove all of the body panels. Thanks, Mark even I forget where they are all at.....

quote Originally posted by ly41181: How to change a notchback to a fastback.

quote Originally posted by WisconsinGT: Buddy...I too would love to see a video showing how to take off the body panels. Thanks!

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i'm not a paint / body guy.
a comment I get a lot after people see my car is, "When ya gonna paint it?"
body work / paint / paint prep is an art that i haven't invested the time to learn.
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i have stripped 3 cars down to nothing myself and helped with many more while thefierofarm.com was still in business
but i am not taking any of my 3 cars apart, just to put them back together.

really the only "hidden screws" i can think of are the plastic pop rivets in the front fenders.

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Bleeding the clutch and brake systems.
Replacing brake pads.
Ground wire locations and where extra ground wires will help.

Remove the nose to fix the sag? Almost 1/2 the fieros I see the Aero nose is sagging down and needs to be removed and brought back up.

How to get into the AC/air ducts to clean them out or evict mice, or even just how to get in and clean the AC condernser in the air duct.

lubing the door lock system.

door hinge pin and bushing replacement

sunroof leak repairs, how to remove the headliner, how to remove the rear decklid without breaking the window.

Door hinges and extra grounds sound good.

I'd really like to see someone doing a front hood vent and properly working with fiberglass / body filler. Seen plenty of pics, just never seen it done in person.

quote Originally posted by CTFieroGT87: Door hinges.

quote Originally posted by timgray: door hinge pin and bushing replacement

hmmm, i've never seen anyone ask that in tech.

quote Originally posted by buddycraigg: hmmm, i've never seen anyone ask that in tech.

oooo ditto!

How bout, steering rack bushing...the passenger side one

I would suggest the jobs that collectively cause people the most trouble. Like:
- Bleeding the clutch.
- Burping the cooling system
- Replacing exhaust manifold gaskets.
- Suspension bushing removal (but I think there's already a video of this floating around)

quote Originally posted by Formula Owner: I would suggest the jobs that collectively cause people the most trouble. Like: - Bleeding the clutch. - Burping the cooling system - Replacing exhaust manifold gaskets. - Suspension bushing removal (but I think there's already a video of this floating around)

And things like:
V-6 spark plug change (pretty easy IMHO, but you still see threads about this)
Fixing "ghost wipers"
Relocate battery to the front trunk
Fix/replace rusty battery tray

And on the dream list, installing vertical "Lamborghini" door hinges.

This may have been said...But, how about a vid showing the removal of the top half of the engine then building it back up. I think that would cover a lot of things. i.e. Getting to the front manifold, fuel rail, taking the valve covers off.

Another vid that would be cool...Showing how to get at and replace the motor/trans mounts with the engine in the car.

[This message has been edited by WisconsinGT (edited 09-18-2007).]

keep those ideas coming.
so far the only thing i need to do to my car is maybe redo the door hinges.
and i'll try to do some of the requests if-/-when i have a customer's car that needs one.

right now i'm changing the heater core on a miata (boy, that's fun I'll tell ya)

Clutch bleeding
Slave/Master Cylinder rebuilding
Rear coilovers
Distributor O-Ring/Cap replacement
EGR Solenoid (vacuum) Troubleshooting
Brake Pads/Rotors
Clutch pedal replacement (good luck getting a camera in to do this one)
Charging/Retrofitting A/C
Shift/Select cable installation
Sensor replacements - Oil pressure sender, Coolant temp sensor, Cold start injector...
Dew Wipe replacement
Side mirror replacement
Alternator replacement
Quick/Easy way to check alignment (doesn't have to be that accurate, just close enough to get you somewhere)
How to check/set the timing (perhaps built-in to the distributor one?)

That's about all I can think of now. I tried to think of the most common things fieros are in need of.

quote Originally posted by buddycraigg: right now i'm changing the heater core on a miata (boy, that's fun I'll tell ya)

You have to remove the car from the heater core.

Adjusting the rear brakes
Adjusting/cleaning/replacing front wheel bearings
Door Hinge Bushings
Temp sender ID (which one does which)
R&R Distributor
Replace Ignition Module
Bleeding cooling system

Not necessarily in that order, but each of those should take about 5 minutes of video time and most of them are recurrently asked questions.

John Stricker

quote Originally posted by buddycraigg: keep those ideas coming. so far the only thing i need to do to my car is maybe redo the door hinges. and i'll try to do some of the requests if-/-when i have a customer's car that needs one. right now i'm changing the heater core on a miata (boy, that's fun I'll tell ya)

ok this is how it's looking like right now

3 bleeding clutch
1 bleeding brakes
2 replacing pads
5 door bushings
1 sunroof
2 bleeding coolant
1 ac retrofit
1 remove headliner (i need to do this to my 84)
1 sunroof leaks (i need to do this to my 85)
1 taking the deck lid off
1 V6 spark plug change
1 replace ignition module
my own idea, how to pull (and count) codes.
remember the first time you tried to count flash,, flash, flash,,,,flash,, flash, flash,,,,flash,, flash, flash,,,,

since i probably need my door bushings replaced and it's got the highest number of request i'm kinda looking at it.
some of the things i probably have tools that most dont.
i do the door bushings on the car, and if i have to use an over sized bushing i can drill out the hinge while in place with my air angle drill.
i have a vacuum pump and gauges for ac work
pressure bleeders for the clutch and brake lines

HEY...
i could just start recording everything i do to a fiero (unless it would really slow me down) and post it.
and if someone doesn't like the way I do something, well i guess then they should just put up their own stinkin videos

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If this idea keeps going, and we have a master YouTube list of Fiero repairs, that'd be AWESOME. Door hinges, door hinges!

ok that's 5 for door hinges.

BUT i just confirmed that a lady with a 95 mazda melina wants the valve stem seals replaced.
the book calls for 14.4 hours.
i just cant turn down cash so it's going to be a while before i get to work on my own car. unless there is a delay in parts.

and i dont even have the video capture card yet, it might not work with my old POS computer.

i just recorded myself showing how to pull and count the codes.
now i just need the video capture card

14.4hrs, hahahahahahah!

Dew wipes.

quote Originally posted by ltlfrari: Dew wipes.

ahhh.
but for that, you actually have to be able to GET some dew wipes.
in case you didn't know, they are no longer available

quote Originally posted by CTFieroGT87: 14.4hrs, hahahahahahah!

^^^

itll take you what, 8-9?

quote Originally posted by BobadooFunk: itll take you what, 8-9?

i'll be happy if i have it done in 20
the quote i gave her is for $720.00 plus parts which is another 370 from the dealer.

i'm working on getting how to do the vista vent drain hole in to the computer right now.

heres an idea make a vid of all the steps and procedures of preping for cradle drop, actually droping the cradle and reinstall procedures/steps lol

The clutch bleed because of the problems it causes, the videos are needed on the more complex repairs, door skins and door pins and bushings seem easy simple and obvious I have experience so may be overlooking something here..exhaust manifold bolts because of seriousness of problem,with extraction advise,to ceramic coat or not..manual transmission rebuild with advise on shift forks and syncronisers, a video of tune up could include advise on module,and ground wires,best plugs,module ect. you might even be able to sell some of the more complex repair videos

quote Originally posted by BobadooFunk: ^^^ itll take you what, 8-9?

Wasn't hinting I could do it faster, just amazed at how long an operation like that takes on a Japanese motor.

quote Originally posted by CTFieroGT87: Wasn't hinting I could do it faster, just amazed at how long an operation like that takes on a Japanese motor.

i dont think anyone thought that.
BobadooFunk just has a high opinion of my abilities and thought i could breeze through it.

Woohoo ... I'm getting ready to do this shortly ... Great timing

i'm doing a v6 spark plug change right now.