Rescuing my dads old Fiero GT 1987 (Page 2/23)
tshark SEP 28, 06:54 PM
The oil pressure sender is probably bad, but when you replace it, upgrade to the '88 version.

The shift knob and floor mats are clearly aftermarket., and the inner door handles have been repainted.

While you have the fuel tank out, refurb/replace the fuel pump and sending unit, and the fuel filler hoses.

Does the radio not power on, or just no audio?
Repulsiv SEP 28, 07:13 PM
I think i will let bilprovningen check for rust.. (but ofcourse I will look myself too ) living in a country with long winters and salt on the roads they are pretty used to find rust, this car howver never ben driving in the winters, but still have been standing outdoors for a long time.

I will replace the fluids, hence my questions, but now I actually found a 87 owners manual scanned on the net, so now atleast I know the viscosity and type of glycol and brake fluid

I will check hoses in the engine compatment, but it can be ahrd to see if they dont have any obvious cracks, once I blowed a colling hose on the highway (on my SAAB 9000CDE), it was just because of age, but it still didnt show any obvious signs of age. brake hoses where replaced when my dad bought the cars, but well, it was 15 years ago..

Heater box ? where ? and what ?

About the oil pressure gauge, I have readed threads here about replacing if with a 88+ sender unit, but they seem to be pretty expensive, especially when you need a pigtail too.. is there any good source for those two ?

I actually found a leather shift knob in the carm can be the original, but I dont know if it was replaced for a reason, must take another look

Is it easy to remove the fuel tank ? my idea was just sucking up all fuel, but ofcourse it would be better to clean it out.. ..fuel pump, is it a common problem that it goes bad ? because it obviously work now. ..if the fuel hsoes are standard hoses and no special fittings it would be easy and cheap to replace, and then it should be done..

The radio power on, but no sound, is it a common problem ? ..it also missing the volume knob.
Patrick SEP 28, 07:46 PM

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Originally posted by Repulsiv:

Heater box ? where ? and what ?



It's been said before... but clean out your heater box before it's too late!
tshark SEP 28, 08:45 PM
Easy to get a Fiero radio, but I'd recommend upgrading to the ones for sale in the Mall, here.

The fuel pumps go bad, yes. You need to get all the fuel out, along with whatever crud is in there. The tank has baffles in it, so hot-tanking is a bad idea.

You can get the filler hose from The Fiero Store. This is the rubber hose that ruptures and leaks gasoline all over around the cat. There are the fill/return lines, the wiring to the pump, and 2 straps holding the tank in. You drain most of the fuel out first, then get the remaining gallon or so after you drop the tank.

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tshark SEP 28, 09:33 PM
Can you change the stations on the radio?
tshark SEP 28, 09:39 PM
What are those orange lights on the fenders, between the front tires and the doors?

Make sure to check the engine mounts. The dogbone looks a bit off-center. Also, check the battery tray for rust.
theogre SEP 28, 11:35 PM
A lot of data is my cave likely Battery and Battery Leaches.
Battery dead is normal here but other issues can kill a new battery fast.
Never try jump or charge a bad battery. Can kill the alternator w/ bad battery or cause big problems charging otherwise.


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Originally posted by tshark:
What are those orange lights on the fenders, between the front tires and the doors?

turn lights.
Is common requirement for EU countries and some other regions.
Also OE side markers are rewire to not blink.

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Repulsiv SEP 29, 05:58 AM

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Originally posted by tshark:

Can you change the stations on the radio?



I will check that. Is it any standard problem that might be fixable ?


Another thing that doesnt work is the electronic opening of the engine lid, I hear that the solenoid make sound, but I still have to use the key.. but that might be because of the bad battery ?

..I simply couldnt find out how to open the front lid, but now I readed in the owners manual, so I will open it next time I go to the car, I wonder what surprises I will find there, its probably not opened for 10 years

About the fuel pump, are you saying it should be replaced even if it works ?

And as I asked before, should I use synthetic oil in this car ? ..I k now it partly depends on what previous owner used, but my dad did not do it himself so he haveno idea.

Would it be good to use GM Dexos 2 ? ..I use that in the SAAB's and its pretty cheap.
Stubby79 SEP 29, 09:05 AM
That interior looks great for one that's not been restored. Especially that steering wheel!

I think you're starting off a few steps ahead, assuming sitting hasn't killed anything major.
Repulsiv SEP 29, 09:38 AM
I also noticed that the steering wheel looked very nice, often they are worn on older cars..

However, this car was in really nice condition when my dad bought it (pretty expensive too I think), its so sad that it have been outside 8 years, if he had it in a garage all the time it would have been much better.

..On the other hand, if it had been in a garage he probably sold it instead of giving it too me


Btw I did some reading and the chip wasn't very much of use as I understood it, can I just find the original firmware somwhere and burn a new EPROM with it ? ..I have the equipment for it.

I also wonder if the decat make any real difference in power ? I guess thats why its removed.. I found it in the trunk