1988 Formula Build for Jeri (Page 11/12)
Toddster MAY 07, 02:55 PM
First on the To-Do list was to replace the fuel injectors and fuel Pressure Regulator. Always dab a little oil on the new O-rings to let the injectors slide into the fuel rail and the lower intake easily. Once they get up to temp it will help seal them against vacuum leaks as well.


The engine is DONE! Notice the New Dorman Ground Strap too. No electrical issues for me, thank you.


Now to bleed the clutch. WOW, there is a site you do not see often, CLEAN DOT3!


Now that I have a clutch and an engine, time to take care of a few small items before doing a test run, top of the list...rebuild the brakes!

[This message has been edited by Toddster (edited 05-22-2021).]

Toddster MAY 09, 04:40 PM
She's OUTSIDE! Mechanics are almost done, still have the brakes to deal with but while I wait on parts I am getting into the paint. Sitting under an awning outside for 15 years means that the paint is scuffed and faded. In some places I will actually need touch up paint to do and in others a good buff and blend will work. Thank God it's white, it holds-up better than any other color to sun damage.

The trim paint will be redone on the T-Tops and other trim areas. A few more weeks and she will be ready for prime time!
Toddster MAY 22, 08:33 AM
I swapped the hood for one with good paint, same with the wing. I only need to touch up a few spots on the roof and rear quarter now and it will be a solid 8/10. Better than a full respray for sure!
Phosphor_Burn JUN 02, 12:52 AM
Fantastic thread. You're obviously extremely knowledgeable about all the quirks and details.
Toddster JUN 02, 07:32 PM

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Originally posted by Phosphor_Burn:

Fantastic thread. You're obviously extremely knowledgeable about all the quirks and details.



I've owned 33 Fieros over the past 28 years. You get to know a car pretty well when you've torn that many apart and put them back together.
Toddster JUN 02, 07:43 PM
Today I finished the T-Top trim painting and installed new P-seals!








The new sail panels make all the difference!



Then I finished the details in the engine and fired it up for the first time in 17 years! Timing set to 10 degrees and she purrs like a kitten now Timing mark is steady as a rock (no walking). Sunday I chase down the inevitable gremlins and take it out for it's first test drive!
Fierochic88 JUN 03, 01:38 PM
Soooo just in time to join the rest of the Georgia crew and bring it to Carlisle? ;-)
fierofool JUN 03, 08:08 PM

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Originally posted by Fierochic88:

Soooo just in time to join the rest of the Georgia crew and bring it to Carlisle? ;-)



And also join us at our next meeting at the Marietta Diner, South Cobb Drive, 9:30 AM, June 12, then EARLY June 13 at Caffeine and Octane at Perimeter Mall on Ashford Dunwoody.
Toddster JUN 06, 07:28 AM

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Originally posted by fierofool:


And also join us at our next meeting at the Marietta Diner, South Cobb Drive, 9:30 AM, June 12, then EARLY June 13 at Caffeine and Octane at Perimeter Mall on Ashford Dunwoody.



I'll give it the old college try! I have a couple of electrical gremlins to finish fixing. The rats had eaten part of the rear tail light wiring and I haven't found the break yet. Also, the AC is still not operational yet. Thankfully....I have T-Tops!
Toddster JUN 06, 05:10 PM
IT'S DONE! Wit the exception of a handful of fiddly trim pieces and a good detailing. It drives like a bat outta hell. EPIC!









Refurbished Rims
New Tires
Rebuilt Calipers
New brake Pads
Bled brakes
New Aluminum 3 core radiator
Rebuilt headlight motors
New bulbs
New Hoses front to back
New timing gear
New Water pump
New Front and Rear main seals
Rebuilt distributor with new coil, ignition module, cap, and rotors
New Plugs and 8mm Wires
New Fuel Pump
New sock
New fuel filter
New fuel lines
New Fuel Pressure Regulator
New Fuel Injectors
Ported Exhaust manifolds
New gaskets
New Thermal Heat Wrap
Swapped Auto tranny for Getrag 5-speed with new gear oil
New Pressure plate
New Clutch
New Flywheel
New Throw-out bearing
New Clutch Master Cylinder
New Clutch Slave Cylinder
New K&N air Filter
Fresh Trim Paint
New Passenger Power Window Motor
New Subwoofer (after conversion) and speakers
New 12 Volt Power panel
New Power Mirror switch after conversion
New Power Window switches after conversion
Swapped Leather Seats from a 1988 GT
New Reupholstered Headliner
New Reupholstered Sun Visors
Rebuilt Heater/AC exchange box
New Accumulator, Compressor, and Evaporator
New Wiper blades
All panel rivets drilled out and replaced with rivnuts so panels are removable
New Sail Panels
New Trunk Release conversion with new button
New Poly anti-sway bushings
New Front Motor Mount
New P-Seals on T-Tops
T-Top Locks with Key
New Relays
New Nose Badge
New Tail Badge
Cleaned and Detailed

[This message has been edited by Toddster (edited 06-09-2021).]