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Brivander
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NOV 29, 12:55 PM
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quote | Originally posted by Forrest:
I also have a Veloster....my wife would chuckle at the roadrunner horn that was on the car every time I locked it. Quick trip to the junkyard fixed that. I just pulled a trailblazer horn which is an all in one Hi and Lo tone horn. Fixed her right up :-) Its actually pretty funny when I use it. More than once folks are looking around for where the horn came from...expecting a truck no doubt.
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LOL, that's excellent!!!!
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Brivander
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NOV 29, 01:49 PM
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Update, Cruise works after the wiring repair! [This message has been edited by Brivander (edited 11-29-2021).]
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Brivander
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DEC 01, 09:48 AM
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..... [This message has been edited by Brivander (edited 12-01-2021).]
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Brivander
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DEC 01, 09:49 AM
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quote | Originally posted by RWDPLZ:
Welcome, car looks great!
-Very common, most likely bad grounds from mounting brackets to frame, clean and re-test, car has 2 horns -Vacuum bleed cooling system and re-test, replace gauge sensor (84 has 3 temp sensors/senders, thermostat housing is for computer, sticking up out of head is for the gauge, sticking out of head towards driver is for the radiator fan) -My 84 did this on both engines, I'd say normal -Where the heck did you find those? All I can find in the original size is Radial T/A's -Also common, gorilla glue and clamps. DO NOT apply clamps directly to vinyl, they will leave an indentation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-KwhGvnYqY
Recommend replacing cigar lighter socket with new, and fixing radiator fan properly. The 84 SE uses a one-year-only 2 speed fan, can convert to later style 1 speed. Definitely buy an 84 Shop Manual if you haven't already. |
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Thanks for that link!
[This message has been edited by Brivander (edited 12-01-2021).]
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Brivander
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DEC 02, 11:07 AM
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Got the new tires installed, feels like a new car. Diagnosed the brake pull and will have the parts Friday 12/3. Frozen rear caliper and also no anti-rattle clips, so I found the rattle at the same time.
Also found the passenger CV Boot Torn. I guess I need to find one.
UPDATED LIST:
To Do List: - Passenger CV Boot Torn. Either a boot or shaft to get depending on prices. - Brake Pull Left under braking -- need to bleed brakes first, then decide what to do. Left rear caliper frozen, calipers pads and pads are on the way.
Fixed list: - Interior Lights (dash, overhead, radio) INOP - replaced a blown fuse and rewired the 4th grade science project that was going on behind the fuse panel. - Power Mirrors Cigarette lighter INOP - fixed with wiring repair. - Sticky Door Locks - cleaned and lubed the mechanisms. - New wiper blades installed - Blown front Speakers - replaced with Cerwin Vega 4x10's -- pretty awesome for about $50!!! - Radiator electric fan INOP - hardwired and installed a switch. - Horn - is this a common problem? Yes the fuse is good. Plunger at the wheel was installed wrong. - Idles about 1800rpm until it warms up??? - May be normal, but new to the Fiero. Idles around 1000rpm in neutral once warm. Convinced this is normal after reading on the forums. - Rubber trim around the shifter / center console is popped out on passenger side, looks like multiple attempts have been made to fix it. Gluing Complete. - Cruise Control INOP - Re soldered and wrapped the broken wires in the stalk. Tested Good!. - Engine Light, Code 13, O2 sensor. Advance Auto Parts had anew GM part in stock, installed and problem solved. - *EDIT* - New tires are here, need to be mounted and balanced - Riken Raptor (Michelin) 215/60R14. Mounted / Balanced / Installed. Highest Road force is now 9lbs after force balancing!!! SIDE NOTE - I want to punch people who use fix=a=flat. - *EDIT* - Temp Gauge - Works but reads low ~130 at full temp. I assumed the thermostat was hung open, but boiled it and it starts to open ~190. Seems right. Ignoring for now, I'll know anything above that is a problem.I[This message has been edited by Brivander (edited 12-02-2021).]
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Brivander
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DEC 02, 11:09 AM
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Just some Extra pics. Authentic Plate Registration in progress!!!! Found a GREAT 84' plate.
These pics make it very obvious I need to add window tint to the list.
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Rexgirl
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DEC 02, 05:10 PM
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Your beautiful '84 found the perfect new owner!
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Forrest
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DEC 05, 09:23 AM
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Brivander
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DEC 05, 09:48 AM
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Wow!!! Thanks for that!!! I would have never thought to look for pre-cut tint!!!
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eti engineer
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DEC 05, 08:26 PM
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quote | Originally posted by Brivander:
Got the new tires installed, feels like a new car. Diagnosed the brake pull and will have the parts Friday 12/3. Frozen rear caliper and also no anti-rattle clips, so I found the rattle at the same time.
Also found the passenger CV Boot Torn. I guess I need to find one.
UPDATED LIST:
To Do List: - Passenger CV Boot Torn. Either a boot or shaft to get depending on prices. - Brake Pull Left under braking -- need to bleed brakes first, then decide what to do. Left rear caliper frozen, calipers pads and pads are on the way.
Fixed list: - Interior Lights (dash, overhead, radio) INOP - replaced a blown fuse and rewired the 4th grade science project that was going on behind the fuse panel. - Power Mirrors Cigarette lighter INOP - fixed with wiring repair. - Sticky Door Locks - cleaned and lubed the mechanisms. - New wiper blades installed - Blown front Speakers - replaced with Cerwin Vega 4x10's -- pretty awesome for about $50!!! - Radiator electric fan INOP - hardwired and installed a switch. - Horn - is this a common problem? Yes the fuse is good. Plunger at the wheel was installed wrong. - Idles about 1800rpm until it warms up??? - May be normal, but new to the Fiero. Idles around 1000rpm in neutral once warm. Convinced this is normal after reading on the forums. - Rubber trim around the shifter / center console is popped out on passenger side, looks like multiple attempts have been made to fix it. Gluing Complete. - Cruise Control INOP - Re soldered and wrapped the broken wires in the stalk. Tested Good!. - Engine Light, Code 13, O2 sensor. Advance Auto Parts had anew GM part in stock, installed and problem solved. - *EDIT* - New tires are here, need to be mounted and balanced - Riken Raptor (Michelin) 215/60R14. Mounted / Balanced / Installed. Highest Road force is now 9lbs after force balancing!!! SIDE NOTE - I want to punch people who use fix=a=flat. - *EDIT* - Temp Gauge - Works but reads low ~130 at full temp. I assumed the thermostat was hung open, but boiled it and it starts to open ~190. Seems right. Ignoring for now, I'll know anything above that is a problem.I
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Question...
I have an '88 but my 4X10 speakers are blown, too. I have a new stereo system installed with an amp, but I am looking to replace the speakers in the front and rear. The fronts are 4X10's like yours, but the rear are mounted in the window pillars and I think they are 4X6's Maybe Cerwin Vega makes those, too. Do you have a contact I can call or email on these speakers? Thanks...
BTW, your '84 looks sharp. Here's a photo of my '88[This message has been edited by eti engineer (edited 12-05-2021).]
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