Any idea where I can find a pair? Are they only from a 1988, or do other years have the same parts?
Held/Arraut used to make repros. Now that The Fiero Factory has bought them out, they will probably have them available when they re-start production of those pieces.
Originally posted by Will: Held/Arraut used to make repros. Now that The Fiero Factory has bought them out, they will probably have them available when they re-start production of those pieces.
Woah! This is epic news! My SLALOM front suspension needs some parts refreshed...
I have a question about front control arm bushings. I ordered some online for my 88 . The ones I received were the item shown. The bolt hole is the correct size, but the O.D. is 30mm. My lower control arms take 45mm. The question is did they send bushings for the wrong year or do I have an earlier front suspension? I don't know if 84-87s take a different size bushing or if Rock auto just dropped the ball. Any help is appreciated. Thanks Daryl
I have a question about front control arm bushings. I ordered some online for my 88 . The ones I received were the item shown. The bolt hole is the correct size, but the O.D. is 30mm. My lower control arms take 45mm. The question is did they send bushings for the wrong year or do I have an earlier front suspension? I don't know if 84-87s take a different size bushing or if Rock auto just dropped the ball. Any help is appreciated. Thanks Daryl
Never mind! I figured it out. These are for the upper arm.
Got the bracket on the driver's side done. Still need to fabricate the frame mounts and get the correct length link bolts and paint. Gotta have paint to hide the ugly welds, but it seems to be coming right along.
FYI...While coming up with a solution for a reluctor wheel.. I read/found that the E39 ecu as well as my E92 don't like low tooth count VSS signal rates at low speeds. In case yours does the same, I found and am installing one of the 32 tooth wheels from Davis Technologies...just slightly bored out their 1.75" rings to 1.768" for the saab/cobalt axle.
FYI...While coming up with a solution for a reluctor wheel.. I read/found that the E39 ecu as well as my E92 don't like low tooth count VSS signal rates at low speeds. In case yours does the same, I found and am installing one of the 32 tooth wheels from Davis Technologies...just slightly bored out their 1.75" rings to 1.768" for the saab/cobalt axle.
I finally took time to work on the 88 GT today. Had to think a bit to figure where i was in the project. I decided to do a test fit of the cradle . everything seems to fit pretty well, but then i haven't heard what all of you think . please take a look at the photos and let me know where you see the warts. Thanks Daryl
Have you test fit sliding the rear cradle bolts in place yet?
Fyi to Guru. Did a fitting of the cradle today. The bolts go in fine. I'm liking how the sway bar came out. If you see anymore questionable looking things, please keep mentioning them. I appreciate the long distance help. Daryl
I finally took time to work on the 88 GT today. Had to think a bit to figure where i was in the project. I decided to do a test fit of the cradle . everything seems to fit pretty well, but then i haven't heard what all of you think . please take a look at the photos and let me know where you see the warts. Thanks Daryl
What are you using for axles?
The F40 looks like it's further from the left frame rail than a typical installation. Likewise, the rear back cam cover looks closer to the strut tower than I would expect it to be, given that there are only 3 cylinders in that bank. IOW, your powertrain my be biased to the right a bit. I don't have typical Fiero cornerweights handy, but that may affect your cornerweighting.
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The F40 looks like it's further from the left frame rail than a typical installation. Likewise, the rear back cam cover looks closer to the strut tower than I would expect it to be, given that there are only 3 cylinders in that bank. IOW, your powertrain my be biased to the right a bit. I don't have typical Fiero cornerweights handy, but that may affect your cornerweighting
I have Cobalt axles. Positioning may be slightly different than what you are used to because of how I designed the mounts. I blocked the engine/trans, suspension and axles in place on the cradle, then made the mounts. That way the axles and everything else were in the exact position I wanted before fabricating mounts.
Making sure you have symmetrical plunge clearance in the inner CV joints is what's going to dictate your left/right position of the powertrain if your axles are picked ahead of time.
Have you already run the suspension through its full range of travel to verify the CV joints look good at all positions?
Making sure you have symmetrical plunge clearance in the inner CV joints is what's going to dictate your left/right position of the powertrain if your axles are picked ahead of time.
Have you already run the suspension through its full range of travel to verify the CV joints look good at all positions?
Correct. That is why i assemballed the suspebsion, axles and associated apparatus before centering the engine/transmission unit and fabbed the mounts. Having a center axle shaft and two identical length axle shafts does make the job simpler.
I know the Cobalt SS supercharged axles fit the F40 and I am assuming that is what you are using. But it got me wondering because I have never looked, do base model Cobalts use the same axles?
I know the Cobalt SS supercharged axles fit the F40 and I am assuming that is what you are using. But it got me wondering because I have never looked, do base model Cobalts use the same axles?
No. The F35 has the same 27 spline spider gears as the F40, but it was only used in the SS version of the Cobalts. The standard models used the F23 which uses the stock Fiero axles.
No. The F35 has the same 27 spline spider gears as the F40, but it was only used in the SS version of the Cobalts. The standard models used the F23 which uses the stock Fiero axles.
Yes, the Ss Cobalt Supercharged axles are what i am using.
Quick question. I bought a parts car with a nice interior for my 88 swap project. The parts car is ab 86 GT. Will all of the interior and dash items interchange with the 88?
Quick question. I bought a parts car with a nice interior for my 88 swap project. The parts car is ab 86 GT. Will all of the interior and dash items interchange with the 88?
I appologise in advance for not knowing how to mark areas on photos, but these photos are of various hose connections on my LFX engine. I am struggling with what they all are, what they connect to and if they are necessary. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks, Daryl Additional info: Pic 1. 3 hose fittingsfor coolant near radiator hose fitting.
Pic 2. Black hose from radiator hose fitting and vacuum hose fitting from gadget attached to intake plenum.
Pic3. Metal hose fitting @ left end of cam cover.
Pic 4. Another angle of pic 1. Also shows fuel inlet from tank.
Pic 5. Taped over AC hose connection point on AC compressor.
Pic 6. Vent connection on right end of cam cover.
Pic 7. Close up of pic 2
Pic 8. Relocated oil fill cap.
Pic. 9. Fitting on intake.
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I appologise in advance for not knowing how to mark areas on photos, but these photos are of various hose connections on my LFX engine. I am struggling with what they all are, what they connect to and if they are necessary. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks, Daryl Additional info: Pic 1. 3 hose fittingsfor coolant near radiator hose fitting.
Pic 2. Black hose from radiator hose fitting and vacuum hose fitting from gadget attached to intake plenum.
Pic3. Metal hose fitting @ left end of cam cover.
Pic 4. Another angle of pic 1. Also shows fuel inlet from tank.
Pic 5. Taped over AC hose connection point on AC compressor.
Pic 6. Vent connection on right end of cam cover.
Pic 7. Close up of pic 2
Pic 8. Relocated oil fill cap.
Pic. 9. Fitting on intake.
1. Two heater core fittings plus a connection to the pressurized surge tank 2. Possible throttle body coolant + high point bleed connection to pressurized surge tank 3. Probably PCV vacuum connection 4. Ok. 5. It's taped over. 6. Probably PCV fresh air connection 7. Ok. 8. Ok. 9. Probably PCV fresh air connection. If you rotate the tube, it'll probably line up with the fitting in #6.
Looks like you have a broken fitting on your intake manifold above the center cylinder in the rear bank.
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1. Two heater core fittings plus a connection to the pressurized surge tank 2. Possible throttle body coolant + high point bleed connection to pressurized surge tank 3. Probably PCV vacuum connection 4. Ok. 5. It's taped over. 6. Probably PCV fresh air connection 7. Ok. 8. Ok. 9. Probably PCV fresh air connection. If you rotate the tube, it'll probably line up with the fitting in #6.
Looks like you have a broken fitting on your intake manifold above the center cylinder in the rear bank.
1. Two heater core fittings plus a connection to the pressurized surge tank 2. Possible throttle body coolant + high point bleed connection to pressurized surge tank 3. Probably PCV vacuum connection 4. Ok. 5. It's taped over. 6. Probably PCV fresh air connection 7. Ok. 8. Ok. 9. Probably PCV fresh air connection. If you rotate the tube, it'll probably line up with the fitting in #6.
Looks like you have a broken fitting on your intake manifold above the center cylinder in the rear bank.
I found this photo of the donor car before the engine came out.
1. Two heater core fittings plus a connection to the pressurized surge tank 2. Possible throttle body coolant + high point bleed connection to pressurized surge tank 3. Probably PCV vacuum connection 4. Ok. 5. It's taped over. 6. Probably PCV fresh air connection 7. Ok. 8. Ok. 9. Probably PCV fresh air connection. If you rotate the tube, it'll probably line up with the fitting in #6.
Looks like you have a broken fitting on your intake manifold above the center cylinder in the rear bank.
Looks kinda like the origional position of the reservoir and the fuel line vent pipe i found in the pile of parts seems to fit.
What fitting did you use for the relocated oil fill?
The origional from the front bank has a short extention neck that I epoxied onto the rear bank, then used the stock cap. I plugged the old filler with a Dorman replacement cap.
