1984 Fiero SE Project Restore (Page 2/3)
Brivander NOV 29, 12:55 PM

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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.




LOL, that's excellent!!!!
Brivander NOV 29, 01:49 PM
Update, Cruise works after the wiring repair!

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Brivander DEC 01, 09:48 AM
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Brivander DEC 01, 09:49 AM

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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.



Thanks for that link!


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Brivander DEC 02, 11:07 AM
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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Brivander DEC 02, 11:09 AM
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.



Rexgirl DEC 02, 05:10 PM
Your beautiful '84 found the perfect new owner!
Forrest DEC 05, 09:23 AM

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Originally posted by Brivander:
These pics make it very obvious I need to add window tint to the list.



https://www.ebay.com/itm/141448043939
Precut. Worked great!
Brivander DEC 05, 09:48 AM

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Originally posted by Forrest:


https://www.ebay.com/itm/141448043939
Precut. Worked great!



Wow!!! Thanks for that!!! I would have never thought to look for pre-cut tint!!!

eti engineer DEC 05, 08:26 PM

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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



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

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