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Blacktree
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SEP 01, 04:48 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Patrick: Believe it or not, here in Canada at Lordco Auto Parts, a well known (ripoff) automotive parts chain, an ACDelco D1984A ICM lists for $257.99(CDN)... or $197 in US funds!  |
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Yeah, that's a ripoff. The same ICM goes for just over $50 at RockAuto.
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Patrick
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SEP 01, 06:10 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Blacktree:
Yeah, that's a ripoff. The same ICM goes for just over $50 at RockAuto.
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Yep. This is why I order from RockAuto (and wait nine days for delivery), rather than drive for five minutes over to the local Lordco.
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Stricken
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SEP 01, 06:54 PM
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Good news! I tried adjusting the shift cable again, but this time, I forced it in the direction I needed more throw instead of letting it relax. 5th gear goes in and holds now. What a relief. The cables are a bit stiff and probably need replacing, but it's good enough for now.
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Patrick
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SEP 01, 07:18 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Stricken:
The cables are a bit stiff and probably need replacing...
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The select (side to side) cable for the 5-spd Getrag is notorious for getting stiff, due to rain water entering the transmission end of the cable and causing internal corrosion.
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Blacktree
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SEP 02, 06:18 PM
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Sometimes, you can get away with dripping some light oil into the cable (like 3-in-1 oil, or ATF) with an eyedropper. It's worth a try. But there's no guarantee.
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Quadfather
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SEP 13, 08:07 AM
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I’m late to the party, but if it were me I’d drive the car while collecting all the parts for the swap. I’m approaching the 10th anniversary of my Quad 4 swap, yet I’ve never actually driven my Fiero. The duke had died when I bought the car.
With the benefit of a decade of hindsight, I wish I had fixed the duke and started driving the car, gradually fixing the problems along the way as I prepared for the Quad swap. I had good reasons for choosing the path I took, but it would have been nice to be driving a Fiero all this time.
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fierojp
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SEP 18, 01:03 AM
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I like "DD while gradually upgrading the suspension and working on other big projects, then finally doing a 3800 swap"
Please post pics!
I'm in AZ too and will keep my eye out for your car! My first Fiero was a red, 5 speed Formula.[This message has been edited by fierojp (edited 09-18-2020).]
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