Rescuing my dads old Fiero GT 1987 (Page 10/23)
Erwin03 NOV 01, 04:42 PM
Hello! another "mainlander ( I am from Holland)
if you need tires and wheels in the future, Volkswagen, Audi etc used the same hub size et values and lug config, 5x100, 57,1 and ET35 ;-)
for parts I would recommend Raabspeed imports in Germany (saved me a lot on import taxes from America.

I redid my headliner myself, it is quite easy and yours doesn't look worse than mine did.

I am always happyt to help if you have questions, or need info.
greetings from Holland

!
Repulsiv NOV 04, 04:35 PM
fierofool: Hmm, more about adjusting, but I guess "The actuator lever must be removed before attempting to bottom any of these pistons with a ”C” clamp or damage will occur to the thrust screw." is the main thing here. but its good to know they cannot be just pushed back as in "normal" calipers.

2.5: ATF is not as agressive to rubber and plastics, and penetrates much better than normal oil, thats the main reason I think it works better, its also stay thin when its cold.

Erwin03: That was a great link, I have googled for fiero parts within the EU but did not find rabspeed, higher prices than rock auto, but its also much easier to buy from EU countries (lower shipping, and no customs/taxes), btw I been in holland several times, because my father in law lives there ..Also nice to know that some VW wheels fit !


Anyway, today I was out and did some work at one of the SAAB's and also had some time for the fiero, first of all I opened up the heater box since several persons warned me about it, to my surprise it was more or less empty, some dust but no leafs or other crap as I seen in pictures from other people.. anyway, good to KNOW that its clean and not guess that it is..

By the way, there is a naked bulb sitting there ? what is it for ? Is it to light up the "front compatment" ? ..very strange placement..

Then I removed the "shield" and opened up the air filter box, and found a washable mesh filter.. Not very dirty but I really do not like mesh filters, so I will replace it with a normal "one time use" filter.

I also took a look at the select-wire, I'm pretty sure that it have been replaced once, first of all its less than half the thickness of the shift-wire, and it seem to be too long too.. so I really should replace it with a good one, I sent a mail to rodney dickman and asked for shipping to sweden (and got a reply), i probably order one later, just have to find out if its more things that I need to replace and could order the same time.

Is it hard to remove the wire ? ..looking at the instructions it seem to be pretty easy, just hook it off at the shifter and back at the gearbox and then pull it out ? ..I still want to give it a try to oil it up.. but I do nto have much hope, espeically not if it is a bad model of wire anyway.

And talking about rodney, I heard that the flip up lights are troublesome on the fiero, but when reading up on it it seem to mainly be the older cars ? and the "only" problem with my '87 could be those plastic frictioon thingies, would it be wise to order them too, even if my flip lights working perfectly now ?

I also checked the oil, now when its colder its esier to see, I would say its about 8mm over the max line.. guess I have to remove some oil to be safe.. just have to find a good way

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tshark NOV 04, 08:13 PM
Some Fieros have a front compartment light. This light illuminates when the parking lights are on and the front compartment is open.
fierofool NOV 04, 10:00 PM
The select cable is smaller diameter than the other one. It also has to be longer because of it's downward then upward routing. Pay attention to the routing before removing it. You might attach a length of heavy wire to the transmissikn end before removing to aid in tracing the routing path during installation

Remove the complete console including the radio surround. Disconnect the battery then remove the ECM and mounting tray. Remove the clips that holds the plastic console skeleton to the carpet.

Place the shifter into 3rd gear and locate the alignment hole in the side of the shifter lever. It's just forward and below the pivot pin of the lever. Insert a drill bit or Allen Wrench horizontally into the hole to lock the trans into 3rd.

Remove the cable nut at the transmission. Remove the cable retainer clip at the bracket. Remove the hairpin clip and cable retainer clip at the shifter end of the cable. Pull the cable grommet from the firewall, cut a slit in 1 side only to remove from around the cable. Save it. You will use it on your new cable.

Carefully lift the rear of the skeleton enough to bend the metal cable holddown upward. Work the cable back into the engine bay enough to pull the end from underneath the skeleton.

Pull the cable into the cabin.

Reverse steps to install new cable. Be careful to not lose any of the cable clips. The correct size are very difficult to find.

A helper is beneficial so you don't have to go back and forth from inside to the rear while removing and inserting the cable.

Drain 1 liter of oil into a clean container. Pour back into the engine until the proper level is achieved.

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Erwin03 NOV 06, 05:25 AM

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Originally posted by Repulsiv:
Erwin03: That was a great link, I have googled for fiero parts within the EU but did not find rabspeed, higher prices than rock auto, but its also much easier to buy from EU countries (lower shipping, and no customs/taxes), btw I been in holland several times, because my father in law lives there ..Also nice to know that some VW wheels fit !



Yes, basicly all are 57.1, 5x100 so if you need help finding wheels, I can help.. I have a list with al et-falues and widths that fit the fiero.
And if you ever are in Holland, be welcome to swing by in The Hague!
Repulsiv MAR 11, 08:38 PM
Long time, no write.. and I actually havent done anything to the car, mainly because it is winter..

But I just have to post a pic how it look like now..



..The cable hanging over the car is for charging the battery..

The plan was to order parts forthe car during the winter and fix in the spring, but we had some really expensive things coming up so I have to wait until the economy settles a bit.
Rexgirl MAR 12, 03:04 AM
If the "naked bulb" you wrote about is inside the fan/heater casing, then you are seeing the three resistor wires that feed the fan motor. They only provide light when the leaves catch fire.
Illtempered Seabass MAR 12, 07:45 AM
Before ordering new cables for the shifter, you can disconnect at the transmission. Then you can move the shifter side-to-side to see if it is still difficult to move. You can also move the transmission by hand.
Repulsiv MAR 17, 11:50 AM
rexgirl: No, not the resistors, I try to take a pic of it some day when there is less snow..

Yes, I will try to fix the shiftwire before I order a new one, but I do not have much hope..

Anyway, I had some fun and took out some statistics today..

There are..

347 Fieros in the register today (That does not mean road legal, just still in the register)
151 of those are from 1987.
146 Of those have a V6.
96 Of those have a manual gearbox.

1987 is the most common year, followed by 1988 (101), 1984 is least popular, only 10 of those.
Repulsiv APR 28, 12:25 PM
Today I had some time, and the snow is away.. so..

Fist I tried to pump out oil with a oilchangerpump, did NOT work, the pipe for the oilstick is bent too much ..have to drain thru the oilplug

Then I fixed the sidemarkers, the original ones.. had to change one bulb, clean oxide and glue a broken part.. now they work..

Then I AGAIN tried to remove the aftermarket ones..



I think those have to be functional to pass a swedish inspection.. but I cannot remove them, I tried to peek behind and it looks like I have to remove the whole panel, but how do I do that ? ..I dont really want to break anything trying the wrong way..

I also replace dthe two broken bulbs in the instrument cluster, so now the L/R indicators works, yay! ..couldnt find any 4W bulbs here, so I used 5W instead.

I also noticed that the bulb and holder for the "shift up" light was gone, is those bulbholders standard in any way ? or specific to the car ?

I also took a look at the selector wire..



Can I remove it here without having to adjust anything ? is it just a hole, or a slot ?

..I also cleaned the spot where the rear mirror is glued to the windshield window, going to glue it back later..