Do i have gen 1 or gen 2 headlights (Page 2/2)
Blacktree APR 13, 03:41 PM
There are 2 different 5-speed gearboxes. The Isuzu 5-speed was used only with the 4-cylinder, starting in '85. The Muncie-Getrag 5-speed was used only with the V6, starting partway thru the '86 model year.

Side note: The '86 model year was also a crossover point for the clutch master cylinder. The early style had the hydraulic line coming out at an angle. The later design has the hydraulic line coming out vertical.
fierofool APR 13, 06:57 PM

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Originally posted by TheDuke:

so that means that i have an Isuzu transmission, interesting
any other querks to the 86?
i found out the ecu in my 84 isnt compatible with my 86



The 85 and 86 4-cylinder ECM are the only ones interchangeable to your car. ECM's are also manual or automatic specific across all years. I've been told that an automatic ecm will work in a manual equipped car but not the other way due to the manual ecm program not having the torque converter lockup function.

BTW, longjohnsilver, not all Gen. 1 knobs have 2 holes in them. I've encountered quite a few that didn't. But they do have the big knobs.

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TheDuke APR 13, 08:51 PM
ok, how bout this one. and yes ive looked at the threads and found 0 results no matter how i phrase it, the brush on one side of the motor has come off of the copper arm it sits on. its in good shape and not worn uneven or anything, just age has let the glue turn loose, what kind of glue can i use to glue that brush back in place that will conduct electricity................bueller, bueller, anyone?????
Gall757 APR 13, 09:11 PM
'84 Headlight Help
TheDuke APR 13, 09:28 PM

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i copied and pasted what was on the link that was on that thread you sent

they said it used to be at radio shack, which has not only stopped carrying it but also closed down and someone else on there posted a link to the company that made it in the first place and when i clicked the link its closed too

this is why i dont play the lottery, i am so unlucky with this stuff its unreal
Gall757 APR 13, 09:38 PM
Okay, maybe those brands are gone, but they still make wire trace epoxy and other kinds of conductive glue. Not sure it will hold up on a gen 1 headlight, but it's worth a try.
TheDuke APR 13, 10:33 PM
do you know of a brand or what i should look for , i googled it but its mostly liquid electrical tape type stuff and i'm pretty sure that would be about as useful as crazy glue
pmbrunelle APR 13, 10:47 PM
It's about time as a new Fiero owner that you acquaint yourself with Rodney Dickman:
http://rodneydickman.com/pr....php?products_id=360
TheDuke APR 13, 11:25 PM
wow WOW that is the **** right there, very awesome