Phlebmaster's 86 Fiero GT Evolution- full of pics and win! (Page 3/5)
Phlebmaster DEC 24, 08:52 PM

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Originally posted by Patrick:

That's a "new" tube? Do you have an asbestos jacket for it? If not, you'll need to buy some header wrap (discussed Here). Otherwise, exhaust heat from the EGR tube will help to cook the ICM in the base of your distributor.



Good eye Patrick! Yes, I have that too. I pulled it off to see the condition underneath before pulling it. But I plan to make sure those items are well protected when I pull; the plenum off to replace the rest of the lines. I will also add a heat sink under the distributor to reduce the heat on the ICM and coil pack... I have some spare computer parts and I think I have something small enough to fit under the distributor.

Thank you for the link! I like the look better than that space suit wrap on there now.

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Aaron H
1986 Fiero GT 2.8- A dream car of mine since childhood- Stock now, but looking for creative options to upgrade this wonderful car

Patrick DEC 24, 09:06 PM

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Originally posted by Phlebmaster:

I will also add a heat sink under the distributor to reduce the heat on the ICM and coil pack...



A heat sink under the base of the distributor certainly extends the life of an ICM. I did that mod ten years ago and my already old and used ICM (in 2008) is still working fine.

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Phlebmaster DEC 24, 09:09 PM

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Originally posted by Patrick:

A heat sink under the base of the distributor certainly extends the life of an ICM. I did that mod ten years ago and my already old ICM (in 2008) is still working fine.



Perfect!! I have something in my box of computer goodies that kind of looks like that. Awesome! Great minds think alike... Thank you again

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Aaron H
1986 Fiero GT 2.8- A dream car of mine since childhood- Stock now, but looking for creative options to upgrade this wonderful car

copperhens DEC 25, 01:39 PM
Merry Christmas! Did you get anything for the Fiero?
Phlebmaster DEC 25, 04:00 PM

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Originally posted by copperhens:

Merry Christmas! Did you get anything for the Fiero?




Thank you! I got all those goodies from the pick n pull, and been diligently working on her to get the bugs sorted. At least she's a daily driver now- mostly. LOL I still have moments where I feel unsure if the car is going to start- time to look at my grounds.

How about your project? It looks like you are moving along nicely! Can't wait to see the install steps you take. It's inspirational!


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Aaron H
1986 Fiero GT 2.8- A dream car of mine since childhood- Stock now, but looking for creative options to upgrade this wonderful car

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fierofool DEC 25, 04:16 PM
The spare connector coming off the VSS harness is for the backup lights. It goes to the reverse light switch which is somewhat hidden under the transmission levers.

Careful with bending that EGR tube around. They break easily, especially when used. Be sure you get the restrictor disk that goes between the tube and intake, or be sure to retain the one from your engine.
Phlebmaster DEC 26, 01:49 PM


Well, I closed my trunk and a huge chunk fell off the tail light so I finished the job. Grrrrr

I’ll probably go with some custom lights anyway later so not a huge deal except these are impossible to find.

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Aaron H
1986 Fiero GT 2.8- A dream car of mine since childhood- Stock now, but looking for creative options to upgrade this wonderful car

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88Fingers DEC 26, 03:32 PM
Hey Phlebmaster, keep an eye on Kieth Goodyear for the tail-light stuff. Soon, all shall be revealed. Great work on your car man and keep at it, she will be beautiful!
Phlebmaster DEC 27, 10:44 AM

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Originally posted by 88Fingers:

Hey Phlebmaster, keep an eye on Kieth Goodyear for the tail-light stuff. Soon, all shall be revealed. Great work on your car man and keep at it, she will be beautiful!



Thank you! I love a good challenge so this car is right up my ally....

I have the new (to me) thermostat housing from that 85 at the JY. It was in better shape than mine but still needed some rework.... I decided to test my theory about solder and try and fix the bad parts. I have a hot pot with some harder solder so here we go.... I will powder coat this when I have time. I am thinking bright blue! Black is just bleh.... and over done in this engine compartment

Here is the part after bead blasting... see the bad connection is missing a critical point. I had some spare metal so I went to reshaping it to fit inside the tube.



I would have preferred it fit tighter but this is what I had. Let's see if I can make it work... Tin alloy is more resistant to corrosion and the powder coating will seal the deal...so to speak. haha


Hot pot ready.... I had to adjust the temp just right to get this to stick to the housing, but it worked out... Yes, it looks ugly, but this is where the art of metal work comes in...




Not bad..but not perfect yet.


I bridged the gap to add structural support...


Next will be smoothing out the rough spots, then powder coating!! Pics soon to follow!~


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Aaron H
1986 Fiero GT 2.8- A dream car of mine since childhood- Stock now, but looking for creative options to upgrade this wonderful car

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Phlebmaster DEC 27, 12:39 PM
I finished up a set of parts and then went to work on my project....

I went heavy on the powder so this was meant for function, not beauty. I would have done it differently if this was intended for looks... but I am happy with the outcome. I had to run the oven temp lower than usual, but the interlacing of the polymers was completed so it worked.

These are fiber optic distribution rack units, we brought powder coating in house about 6 months ago and I've been powder coating everything I can get my hands on. So far I have done wheels, motorcycle and bike frames, plus other odds and ends of parts.

Here is the set up... just finished the white


I cleaned the thermostat housing with acetone, then blew it dry.



First coat-



Final product! Nice and heavy inside and out. The solder held up well!



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Aaron H
1986 Fiero GT 2.8- A dream car of mine since childhood- Stock now, but looking for creative options to upgrade this wonderful car

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