Fiero No.2 - 88formula 3800/F23 swap (Page 3/15)
ignorant prodigy MAR 13, 04:34 PM
Slow going, but the weather was so nice today I managed to get some stuff done


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Now don't forget the "engine bay" picture...







Here's the proof that it was actually me who got the engine out lol

I finally removed everything from the cradle. The strut bolts were a huge pain in the ass.
I ended up having to heat them up, get them spinning with my impact wrench, and smack them with a sledge hammer to get them to come out.

Also the e-brake was so rusted the nut would not spin, so I cut the cable.. i didn't want to but had no choice.

The last headache will be this ***** :


The passenger side front cradle bolt. I had to cut both ends off to get the cradle out.
I soaked it in PB Blaster.. I figure I'll heat it up as much as I can and then wack it with my sledge hammer. But I'm open to suggestions.
Neils88 MAR 13, 07:11 PM

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Originally posted by ignorant prodigy:
The passenger side front cradle bolt. I had to cut both ends off to get the cradle out.
I soaked it in PB Blaster.. I figure I'll heat it up as much as I can and then wack it with my sledge hammer. But I'm open to suggestions.



I had this problem with mine and I spent almost 14 hours trying to drill out the bolt. The eventual solution was to use my ball joint removal tool. It is basically a huge beefy C-clamp with a pocket that gives the other side of the bolt a place to go as it is pushed out. Soak it in PB Blaster, heat it up nice an hot, then put the ball joint clamp on.

Edit: Once the bolt starts moving, you eventually run out of bolt to push on. Just insert another slightly smaller bolt into the clamp to push on the stuck bolt.

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Oregon88 MAR 14, 03:05 AM

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Originally posted by onesexyfiero:

You wont want to go back. The 4 speed auto's are miles ahead of the stock 3 speeds, but the standards are way more fun. Shortened shifter is an absolute must though.



Its just about the longest damn throw between gears that i've ever seen.
My friends have all commented on it at some point, especially when we drag race! lol
ignorant prodigy MAR 14, 09:45 AM

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Originally posted by Neils88:


I had this problem with mine and I spent almost 14 hours trying to drill out the bolt. The eventual solution was to use my ball joint removal tool. It is basically a huge beefy C-clamp with a pocket that gives the other side of the bolt a place to go as it is pushed out. Soak it in PB Blaster, heat it up nice an hot, then put the ball joint clamp on.

Edit: Once the bolt starts moving, you eventually run out of bolt to push on. Just insert another slightly smaller bolt into the clamp to push on the stuck bolt.




awesome, I'll give that a shot.
it's much less violent than whacking it with a sledge hammer
ignorant prodigy MAR 15, 06:45 PM

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Originally posted by Neils88:


I had this problem with mine and I spent almost 14 hours trying to drill out the bolt. The eventual solution was to use my ball joint removal tool. It is basically a huge beefy C-clamp with a pocket that gives the other side of the bolt a place to go as it is pushed out. Soak it in PB Blaster, heat it up nice an hot, then put the ball joint clamp on.

Edit: Once the bolt starts moving, you eventually run out of bolt to push on. Just insert another slightly smaller bolt into the clamp to push on the stuck bolt.




plus for you man. worked perfect
ignorant prodigy MAR 18, 04:47 PM
goodies!


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87 Fiero GT- 98 L67 swap - (SOLD)
88 Fiero Formula- L67 swap in progress
T-Top 672 of 1252

ignorant prodigy MAR 19, 07:35 PM
power washed, wirewheel, and cleaned up the cradle.
The grease was hiding more rust, but I didn't see any all that concerning.


Painted with some "rust protect" paint.

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87 Fiero GT- 98 L67 swap - (SOLD)
88 Fiero Formula- L67 swap in progress
T-Top 672 of 1252

Neils88 MAR 19, 08:39 PM

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Originally posted by ignorant prodigy:
worked perfect




Awesome!
ignorant prodigy MAR 21, 05:41 PM
found a pressurized expansion tank for my IC lines at the junkyard off of a saab


Also grabbed a tensioner bracket from an older bonneville for the heatercore nipples that point to the side.
ignorant prodigy MAR 25, 04:45 PM
removed the old insulation. that stuff is nasty. Found some more rust I will have to address in the engine bay though.
AC lines?


Also got some more new parts.. but shhh don't tell the wife.

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