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xsrage MAY 28, 09:40 PM
Valve timing?
colapsed lifters?

[This message has been edited by xsrage (edited 05-28-2007).]

BobadooFunk MAY 28, 11:56 PM

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Originally posted by Formula88:

That's pushing it, Jerry. You've already seen how a swap doesn't always go as planned. You may be better off worrying about immediate transportation that you know works, and then concentrate on getting your Fiero running as time and $$$ allow.

Here's an ad for a '90 Chevy Baretta v6 for $350
http://pittsburgh.craigslis...g/car/339222946.html




yea im still rethinking the swap, i thoght the engine was farther along, i have it in my posession now, but it may just be a slow side project kind of thing...

any ways, another car is NOT a good idea. 1. i live in Pittsburgh (high density population). 2.I RENT my appt. so far, the lanlord lets me use the garage, but i know he has plans to redo the roof asap, i think hes just waiting for me to get the car out... so another car is just more space i dont have.. 3. buying a $350 baretta is just buying another problem, i have a feeling id lose even more $$ that could be put the Fiero to get it together. i still have a bit (3.5 weeks) and some other options have come up, i will keep you all posted but im going to see where this pans out..

smartaxel: heads were used, RotrexFiero came over and re didi the lash with me. (and if somehow the 4.5 becomes a realistic option, its going carbed anyways, very little wiring)

no idea.

like i said a few other options have come up but im sworn to secrecy atm. i just want the thing to move! (under its own power!)
justa6 MAY 29, 12:56 AM
is there anyway you could find a running 2.8 around there and swap that in? im sure there are guys on here that have them. i know of a couple in MN, but that is too far. that would be the easiest swap in. drop the cradle and plug it up.

good luck man, im pullin for ya! (as it seems everyone else!)
BobadooFunk MAY 29, 01:01 AM

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Originally posted by justa6:

is there anyway you could find a running 2.8 around there and swap that in? im sure there are guys on here that have them. i know of a couple in MN, but that is too far. that would be the easiest swap in. drop the cradle and plug it up.

good luck man, im pullin for ya! (as it seems everyone else!)




wish i could do that.. it would def. be easiest...
Gokart Mozart MAY 29, 12:19 PM
Call 215-459-0417 and 215-669-1000 see if they have a 2.8

http://philadelphia.craigsl...g/car/312605662.html
Damaged 87 fiero gt - $500
Totaled front and front right side, bent frame. Car is complete. Engine 67000 miles, complete all inertior, all instruments working. Vinyl headliner, vinyl seatcovers. Good tail lense and spoiler. New heavy-duty clutch only 65 miles. New air conditoning unit. 3 Weels and tires good, I suspect that the front right one is is also good. (bent upper control arm.)Is difficult to drive due to damage.

http://philadelphia.craigsl...g/car/333658776.html
1986 Pontiac Grand Am SE - $400
This is a good running, not-so-pretty car. The paint is classic mid '80's GM, meaning it comes off in big chunks. This car has been garaged for the past 21 years while serving as a daily driver until January. It had passed every inspection but currently needs a sticker. The interior is much better than the exterior. No rips or tears and it has very nice bloor red deluxe velour/cloth. Power windows. Some rust along the passenger fender in the bottom. There was a plastic trim piece that was there but is no longer. No dents but not a lot of paint on the surfaces of the hood, upper fenders and roof. Fires right up and runs well but leaks some trans fluid and some motor oil. $400 obo or make me a suitable offer. 215 787 7356

http://philadelphia.craigsl...g/pts/340070374.html
Low Mileage Grand National Engine- very complete! - $1200
I have a low mileage GN engine which was recently removed from it's original damadged body. The car did roll onto its roof and was totaled. The engine did run prior to its removal. Accident happened several years ago but the car has only been parted out this year. Engine includes all accessories, turbo, EFI w/ harness, etc. Complete firewall with interior harness and dash/gauges is available to the person who buys this engine for an additional $250.
BobadooFunk MAY 29, 01:37 PM

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Originally posted by Gokart Mozart:

Call 215-459-0417 and 215-669-1000 see if they have a 2.8

http://philadelphia.craigsl...g/car/312605662.html
Damaged 87 fiero gt - $500
Totaled front and front right side, bent frame. Car is complete. Engine 67000 miles, complete all inertior, all instruments working. Vinyl headliner, vinyl seatcovers. Good tail lense and spoiler. New heavy-duty clutch only 65 miles. New air conditoning unit. 3 Weels and tires good, I suspect that the front right one is is also good. (bent upper control arm.)Is difficult to drive due to damage.

http://philadelphia.craigsl...g/car/333658776.html
1986 Pontiac Grand Am SE - $400
This is a good running, not-so-pretty car. The paint is classic mid '80's GM, meaning it comes off in big chunks. This car has been garaged for the past 21 years while serving as a daily driver until January. It had passed every inspection but currently needs a sticker. The interior is much better than the exterior. No rips or tears and it has very nice bloor red deluxe velour/cloth. Power windows. Some rust along the passenger fender in the bottom. There was a plastic trim piece that was there but is no longer. No dents but not a lot of paint on the surfaces of the hood, upper fenders and roof. Fires right up and runs well but leaks some trans fluid and some motor oil. $400 obo or make me a suitable offer. 215 787 7356

http://philadelphia.craigsl...g/pts/340070374.html
Low Mileage Grand National Engine- very complete! - $1200
I have a low mileage GN engine which was recently removed from it's original damadged body. The car did roll onto its roof and was totaled. The engine did run prior to its removal. Accident happened several years ago but the car has only been parted out this year. Engine includes all accessories, turbo, EFI w/ harness, etc. Complete firewall with interior harness and dash/gauges is available to the person who buys this engine for an additional $250.




those are in philly.. (6-7 hours away if i recall...)

and even so, no way to move em.
LITEDAZE MAY 29, 02:43 PM
i can most likely find u some engines in the orangeville ontario area which is close, but the border BS might kill ya, hwhat's your budget?
Gokart Mozart MAY 29, 06:15 PM

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Originally posted by BobadooFunk:
those are in philly.. (6-7 hours away if i recall...)

and even so, no way to move em.



My bad.

hope these help


These are all from craigslist. Ya thought of posting a wanted 2.8?


http://pittsburgh.craigslis...g/pts/337616138.html
Chevy 4.3L V6 Engine $175 - $175
Selling the engine from my '88 S10 Blazer. 124,000 miles, was last fired up in November '06. Should be fairly easy to remove from the truck, the trans has already been pulled and one of the fenders was removed.
http://pittsburgh.craigslis...g/pts/336792710.html
2 S-10 Blazers 4X4 4-door clean titles come make offer/barter CHEEP
1 1992 4X4 S-10 Blazer motor knocks,comes with good engine no tranny no wheels nice body clean title in hand
1 1994 4X4 GMC Jimmy (S-10 also) 4-door good engine,bad spider no tranny no wheels mint full power interior clean title in hand.
Come today make me an offer cash wise,or Build me a shed I have all the lumber and floor is already done and leveled.I need a shed built ASAP!!!
Or pay cash for the 2 vehicles mentioned above.
I am here today,right now all day......TODAY ONLY.....
Only accepting phone calls,no emails.
Latrobe,Pa 15650
724-532-5551


http://pittsburgh.craigslis...g/pts/336781891.html
70-92 Camaro----Trans/Am parts low low prices today only

Call me with your needs.
Sell cheap today to get them out of here.
Got lots of parts.

engines
5-speed trannies complete swaps from auto
interior
exterior
have some wheels left
sheet metal
whole T-Top roof with glass
exhaust----performance
TPI setups the most complete you'll find anywhere with wiring diagram to swap over from carb'd F-body

Lots and lots of parts
all cheap today i'm tired of moving them around!!!!

phone calls only

724-532-5551

http://pittsburgh.craigslis...g/pts/340329060.html
2.2 Litre rebuilt short block - $600
This is a rebuilt 2.2 litre short block. Has about 600 (yes 6 hundred) miles on it. It came out of a 1996 Chevrolet S-10. Delivery possible for fee. I can be reached at email-okchazz@netzero.com, or cell# 412-583-3569. Thanks, CHAZZ


http://pittsburgh.craigslis...g/pts/334942726.html
1988 pontiac firebird - $500
This car has alot of potential. it was hit in the front, but still has a clean title. the undercariage is clean as well as the rest of the body and interior. the car runs excellent and drives. it has a 2.8l v6, auto tranny and most of the parts to fix it. just have the frame pulled and paint it and it is ready to go. the only reason why i am selling it is because of no time to work on it. may be able to deliver depending on location and $.
I know you're not looking for another car but keep your mind open. Get the dually or wagon and put your parts in it.
You might have to get rid of the Fiero for now. Trust me, I know how hard that'll be

http://pittsburgh.craigslis...g/car/340333572.html
79 Dually - $700
1979 Chevy 1 ton dually. One Ton. 350 4 speed ac ps. Parked at 4359 Bakerstown-Culmerville Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044. 724-443-3368, Call and ask for Jim and make best offer.

http://pittsburgh.craigslis...g/car/339038947.html
80 Chevy Malibu Wagon - $700
No rust always garaged. Details 724-446-1027

http://pittsburgh.craigslis...g/car/340156517.html
1994 Chevy Cavalier - Inspected (looking to get rid of fast) - $400
1994 Chevy Cavalier
Black Exterior - Gray Interior
Inspected until the end of 6/2007
133,492 miles
4 Cylinder - Automatic
Tires are almost new. Includes power locks, vent visors, tinted rear windows, rear spoiler.

The car runs pretty good, and is in overall decent shape cosmetically. Has some scratches on the hood and top of the car; a few rust spots on the body. The car is driveable, but I wouldn't recommend going a long distance in it. When the car gets hot, the transmission starts to slip. My mechanic said the transmission is obviously going, but it's not totally gone yet. The car will also need new front brake pads, and I had an after-market CD player in it, so I had to take that out.

Let me know if you'd like to come and take a look at it. The price is negotiable! You could fix this car up or even use it for parts if desired. ((((( ASKING $400 OR BEST OFFER! )))))

http://pittsburgh.craigslis...g/car/339430404.html
Leaving the State-NEED TO SELL - $600
Hey all..........I have a 1987 Honda Accord for sale.....I have pictures but not online so here is the best description I can offer...Its silver, with 137,000 miles on it (but lets be real, its a honda people)...There is some rust going on....but I dont think anything that will prevent it from passing inspection.....The radio doesnt work, but I bought a new cd player for it...I think someone might need to take a look at it...I get power to it but...hey...installing those things is not my thing...There is an issue with the exhaust...I rigged it so the exhaust now blows out the side,but you will have to take this in to get it fixed....but Ive priced the exhaust and muffler around some local junk yards fairly cheap.....I realize nobody wants to get a car that has issues, but its $400..and it does run.....and is very clean on the inside..........if you want to take a look at it to see if you want it, call me, come take a look and we can discuss what price would be fair..........Id even be willing to let it go for $350........
I can be reached anytime at 724.288.6210
braddpowell@yahoo.com
Formula88 MAY 29, 06:31 PM
1986
Engine
Pontiac Fiero RWD,EFI,2.5,AT, 060688 $Call Costy's Auto Parts USA-PA(Mansfield) E-mail 1-800-424-7772

1985
Engine
Pontiac Fiero 2.8,AT,68K,RWD,TCD 015352031 $Call Feezle Auto Wrecking USA-PA(Enon-Valley) E-mail 1-724-336-5512

1986
Engine
Pontiac Fiero 2.8,AT,KEY,136K,RW 009279027 $Call Feezle Auto Wrecking USA-PA(Enon-Valley) E-mail 1-724-336-5512

1986
Engine
Pontiac Fiero LESS FUEL RAIL G6129N $Call New Castle Auto Wrecking, Inc. USA-PA(New-Castle) E-mail 1-800-245-2226

1987
Engine
Pontiac Fiero 2.8 RNS GD START AGN G6369P $Call New Castle Auto Wrecking, Inc. USA-PA(New-Castle) E-mail 1-800-245-2226
rjblaze MAY 29, 07:50 PM
Those two motors from Freezle sound pretty close (right area code anyway). There was a great place just outside of Greensburg (just a little south-east of you) that had lots of older 2.8's (i wish I could remember the name). Forget about the first one at Costy's.....great place....great guys (I know the owners)....just WAAAAAAAY too far up on Rte 15 business outside of Mansfield.

BTW did you ground your plugs to the frame or the motor when you were testing for spark? When you and I were talking on the phone you said the plugs were very wet when you pulled then, but it also sounded like you were grounding the plug to the strut tower when you were looking for spark. Are you sure you have the ground straps hooked between the motor and the frame? I agree with some of the others....recheck you head-bolt torque.....re-check your valve adjustments....crank it with the valva covers off to see if the valve train is moving properly....this has got to be something REALLY stupid that is holding you up. WHEN IN DOUBT.........CHECK IT AGAIN !!!!!!!!