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Rexgirl FEB 21, 03:26 AM
hi Dick, I would say you have been very fortunate in getting very long life from your ignition modules in sunny Arizona. The source of module failures is heat, although the quality control on the newer replacements seems to be spotty too.
It's very important to apply the heat transfer gel between the replacement module and the distributor base plate it mounts to. Use enough that it squishes out from every side when you bolt it down. Using the white silicone heat transfer grease sold by electronic parts store works even better. In the past, I have always refreshed the silicone grease on the ignition modules in my used cars (when I buy them and then about every three/four years or so, depending on design). Applying dielectric grease in the electrical connectors is probably a good idea too.

Rexgirl (electronic tech)
batousai666 FEB 21, 08:22 AM
heres to a blamy 30 degrees...here in MI.



this was yesterday morning under the carport. wow!
in both digital and analog readings........again, WOW!
sooo cold the dial moved backward

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reholmes FEB 23, 12:56 PM

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Originally posted by Rexgirl:

hi Dick, I would say you have been very fortunate in getting very long life from your ignition modules in sunny Arizona. The source of module failures is heat, although the quality control on the newer replacements seems to be spotty too.
It's very important to apply the heat transfer gel between the replacement module and the distributor base plate it mounts to. Use enough that it squishes out from every side when you bolt it down. Using the white silicone heat transfer grease sold by electronic parts store works even better. In the past, I have always refreshed the silicone grease on the ignition modules in my used cars (when I buy them and then about every three/four years or so, depending on design). Applying dielectric grease in the electrical connectors is probably a good idea too.

Rexgirl (electronic tech)



Very good, Rexgirl, as an old electronic tech, I mean really old, I agree. These modules seem to fail up north, too. They generate so much internal heat that ambient temperatures provide little effect. Best insurance is to buy Delco OEM parts, yeah, they are a bit more, though Amazon price is pretty good.

Thanks, for your response--hope the "guys" are listening ;-)
reholmes FEB 23, 01:03 PM

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Originally posted by hnthomps:

There is an 88 T-Top Mera with a N* conversion on eBay (looks like auto transmission) that has been converted to a F308 recently. The price is $17000 with all of the F car stuff, a basic 308 type interior, and manual (not correct) mirrors.

BTW, the build sticker has been removed and no longer exists. The same is also true for the MERA rear deck letters as well as the front nose badge. This update is based on questions I asked through the eBay system.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pon...Cars_Trucks#viTabs_0

BTW, the current owner is taking offers if anyone is interested.

Nelson




This car should have sold at this price. Seller claims it's an authentic Mera. Seat covers could have been installed better. I wouldn't do a N* swap, but it's a hell of an engine. Is some wrong with the car? Seems to have all the right stuff.

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Dick
Mera #8046 (Miss January, Mile High Fieros 2014 calendar)
1987 GT T-boned (RIP)
1988 GT T-Top (The Fiero Store Calendar: Miss February 2012)
1987 McBurnie Daytona Spyder

hnthomps FEB 24, 11:26 AM

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Originally posted by reholmes:


This car should have sold at this price. Seller claims it's an authentic Mera. Seat covers could have been installed better. I wouldn't do a N* swap, but it's a hell of an engine. Is some wrong with the car? Seems to have all the right stuff.




This car is now listed a $12,500 on eBay Buy It Now listing and has a space for offers. It likely should go for this price even with the perceived "faults" from a Mera purist.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pon...151590993281?vxp=mtr

Nelson

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TXOPIE MAR 05, 05:44 PM
NOT MINE...but thought all the MERA folks might be interested in this:
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US $19.99
NOS 1984-90 Ford Escort Lamp 87 88 Fiero Mera Back Up Light E1FZ-15500-B
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS...em487b6c5ef9&vxp=mtr
hnthomps MAR 05, 09:16 PM

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Originally posted by TXOPIE:

NOT MINE...but thought all the MERA folks might be interested in this:
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US $19.99
NOS 1984-90 Ford Escort Lamp 87 88 Fiero Mera Back Up Light E1FZ-15500-B
[URL=http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1984-90-Ford-Escort-Lamp-87-88-Fiero-Mera-Back-Up-Light-E1FZ-15500-B-/311308345081?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AFiero&hash=item487b6c5ef9&vxp=mtr]http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS...em487b6c5ef9&vxp=mtr[/URL ]



Thanks, I needed one more to give me a spare set of these backup lights.

Nelson
Rexgirl MAR 06, 05:10 AM
Thanks . And if you see another, please let us know. One of mine has a broken lense, and it's back has hole where the mounting stud was located.
Larryinkc MAR 06, 06:53 AM
Here's a couple of backup light links.


http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/...SEMBLY-/191215576743

http://www.ebay.com/itm/For...em2c855626a7&vxp=mtr

http://www.rearcounter.com/...00-B-parts84826.html

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hnthomps MAR 06, 05:45 PM
I have also purchased the backup lights from:

http://www.nospartswarehous...7831/E1FZ15500B.html

Nelson