88 Coupe gets a 3.4 (Page 19/57)
Rick 88 OCT 11, 06:33 PM
I replaced my EGR tube with the flexible braided steel version. No problems since then. You could just block it off till you find a replacment.
josef644 OCT 11, 07:14 PM

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Originally posted by Rick 88:

I replaced my EGR tube with the flexible braided steel version. No problems since then. You could just block it off till you find a replacment.



I ordered 4 EGR gaskets from The Fiero Store today. When they get here I will make a block off plate and mount it up. I want to drive the car around 500 miles before I start removing the body panels again for painting. I have MstangsBware trying to locate me one in his parts.

And you were right. The 3.4 is a blast to drive.
-Joe
fierocarparts OCT 11, 09:42 PM
LMK if he finds one or not. I probably have one laying around.
josef644 OCT 12, 04:45 PM
I made me an EGR tube block off plate and a gasket for the upper intake. Put it all on the car. Fired up the first turn of the key, idling sweet around 900 RPM. I can at least drive it now, or move it around the garage with out pushing it everywhere. I will shunt the two sensor wires on the EGR solenoid. so the ECM stays happy.
josef644 OCT 12, 05:36 PM

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Originally posted by fierocarparts:

LMK if he finds one or not. I probably have one laying around.



His also has a crack. I am in need Steve.
-Joe

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fierocarparts OCT 13, 02:48 PM
I'll dig it out for you Joe.
josef644 OCT 13, 05:48 PM
I was able to try to see what is going on with my Temp gauge. Looks like the sending unit is toast. Gauge works fine by shorting the wire to ground at the back of the car. Using my test light it will go up and down while I move the tip against the engine ground and move it back and forth.

Local parts house has on, I didn't get the brand, for $43.00. I called O'Rilleys and they will have BWD WT414 there tomorrow for $20.00. GO figure.

I can wait a day for $20.00!!

I haven't been able to figure out why the 'Temp' lite will not work. If I offer a ground to the bulb, the light comes on. Grounding the wire at the back , key on, does nothing. It should light up. I really do not want to pull that Speedo Pod again. It is hard on those plastic circuit boards to take those connectors out of their sockets

My neighbor brought my EGR tube back just a while ago. He was able to braze a circle around the tube where the crack was. We put it in a pail of water and used compressed air to check it for leaks. About 12lbs of pressure was all I could hold back with my finger on the bottom end, and operate the nozzle on the top. No leaks. I will try it out when my tube gaskets get here from The Fiero Sore.

He says this was a very hard partch job to do.
JCircs OCT 13, 06:32 PM
I have been following your thread for some time now. I just had my 3.4pr swap completed about 500 miles ago. It's a nice improvement over the 2.8 but was expecting a little more umph..... It is quicker, smoother and I hope more reliable but I'm already looking for something to add a few more horses. Ive been waiting to hear your opinion when you complete.
josef644 OCT 13, 06:56 PM
I have only driven my car about 10 miles. My inspection and registration are out. I am going to renew the tags tomorrow, and maybe get my inspection Monday. So until I am street legal I am a bit leary about giving it a good shake down. I was pretty pleased with the throttle response I had with my limited distance traveled.

I now have the timing set, and vacuum leaks repaired. So my 3.4 should be a bit 'happier'. My automatic transmission is a 1986 with the 3.33 final drive ratio. I am sure it has something to do with my GRIN.

I will post more information regarding my thoughts with the 3.4 at around the 500 mile mark when the engine is broken in and I am able to hit 'it' a bit harder than now.
-Joe

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fierocarparts OCT 14, 01:28 AM
Glad you got it fixed quickly.