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tricktickler
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MAY 06, 04:38 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Patrick:
It's imperative to mention what engine and transmission your car has when asking for advice.
If your engine is the 2.8 V6, oil leakage often occurs at the base of the distributor (high oil pressure area) when the O-ring located there becomes brittle with age. |
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Ah it is a 2.8 V6. I can only see the leak from the bottom. also the axle seal is leaking.
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Patrick
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MAY 06, 08:02 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by tricktickler:
I can only see the leak from the bottom.
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Don't be fooled by where you see the evidence of oil, as often the actual leak is somewhere up above. A lot of people have been fooled over the years by a leaking distributor O-ring, as usually the oil is seen on the bottom of the engine first. But sure... the valve covers, timing cover, oil pan, oil filter gasket, front and rear seals etc could be leaking as well.[This message has been edited by Patrick (edited 05-06-2019).]
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tricktickler
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MAY 10, 05:06 PM
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Patrick
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MAY 10, 06:29 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by tricktickler:
What is the difference?
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$75 
Is there actually a problem with the original distributor... other than the fact the O-ring may need replacing?
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tricktickler
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MAY 11, 05:10 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Patrick:
$75
Is there actually a problem with the original distributor... other than the fact the O-ring may need replacing?
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I mean not that I can tell, but it is 33 years old. I figure if I replace it, spark plugs and spark plug wires it would surely fix the misfire and let me be done with that and move on to the leaking coolant and lastly the suspension.
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cliffw
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MAY 12, 08:00 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by tricktickler:
I mean not that I can tell, but it is 33 years old. |
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That's expensive logic right there. Everything on your Fiero is 33 years old. Put your money where it is needed.
A better way to determine the condition of parts would be the miles on them.There are of course other factors from which you can determine an opinion.
1) The type of part.
-- Rubber parts age with time (and other factors). These should always be high on the list to replace to assure a road worthy vehicle.
-- Mechanical parts age with use, and abuse. Look for evidence of overall vehicle maintenance. Does it seem like it was well cared for, or, is everything hacked ? Oil leaks not fixed ? Rust, corrosion, and other such issues are clues.
There are others thoughts of which I am not thinking about.
That said, I did buy a new distributor. It is not unheard of that some, more then just some, ignition modules inside the distributor fail. You will see many advising to bring along a spare, (an easy on the side of the road minimal tools fix). I had a good one, used. I wanted a new one. A lifetime warranty on a distributor with the module was, to me, affordable enough to spend the money on. I did keep my old one.
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tricktickler
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JUN 08, 07:18 PM
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Finally got the damn thing running good. Didnt touch the distributor, it was just the wires and 1 was broken causing a misfire, but decided to replace spark plugs too. Had a hell of a time getting them all out, particularly this one(let me see if I can link an image.)
[img]Imgurhttps://imgur.com/a/zmGRY86[/img]
Now I can just ride it around a bit before moving on.
Needs gauges to work, needs new radiator, needs the suspension renewed, needs like every fluid known to a car, though the oil still looks really good.
One thing I am not sure how to go about is securing the battery, its just sitting in the engine bay. Had to test it cause my gauge was bouncing off the red. It went back to 14 volts and I tested it at 14 so thats ok, but its not secured.
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tricktickler
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JUN 08, 07:20 PM
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Gall757
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JUN 08, 08:33 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by tricktickler:
It went back to 14 volts and I tested it at 14 so thats ok, but its not secured.
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On your battery picture, notice the hex bolt at the bottom center. That is a clamp for the battery. It might take a while to loosen it up, but you can secure the battery with that in it's proper place (if you have the right battery).[This message has been edited by Gall757 (edited 06-08-2019).]
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tricktickler
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JUN 12, 05:29 PM
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Alright, bigger problems in my test drives.
Service engine light comes on intermittently. I'll search the forum for how to read codes.
The engine RPMS take a few seconds to come down to idle after coming to a stop (though I don't have a working tach I hear it)
Worst problem is my brake pedal went soft. I don't see leaks.
All I know is I probably can't enjoy riding it around much and it will have to go full project mode til I restore it lol. Its going on stands sadly. Only got to drive it a couple times so far. But man it can accelerate and sounds amazing. Something to work towards.
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