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The Market / Wheels

« on: June 19, 2020, 09:13:46 pm »

I am looking for a set of the gray GT wheels for an 86. I may only need a pair if the two in Dallas GA are good. Will the fronts from an 88 work?

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Tech Tips, Tech Questions / Rear Strut Removal

« on: June 10, 2020, 06:54:36 pm »

Hi All,

I finished my Hemi rebuild and am turning back to the 86 GT. I have new struts for the rear. The top nut turns the strut shaft and does not loosen. Any tips on removing it? I have new ones so they don’t have to be reused.

Kevin

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Tech Tips, Tech Questions / Re: Caffeine and Octane

« on: November 12, 2019, 10:01:14 am »

Sorry, the Fiero is NOW my dd.

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Tech Tips, Tech Questions / Re: Coughing intake

« on: November 10, 2019, 05:44:43 pm »

The noise sounds like a coughing with a doink sound.

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Tech Tips, Tech Questions / Re: Caffeine and Octane

« on: November 10, 2019, 05:43:15 pm »

No closure on my grinding rear wheels. The dust shields still rub on the rotors. Still haven't removed my stuck brake caliper bolts, and my struts are still not replaced. On the other hand, my Challenger overheated and the Fiero is not my daily driver until further notice.

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Tech Tips, Tech Questions / Re: Need dimensions of old worn Stock and KYB rear strut housings for KONI inserts

« on: November 10, 2019, 05:35:30 pm »

I was not able to remove the old struts. My daily driver is broken down with likely a warped head so I am unwilling to do anything to the Fiero for now. I am sincerely sorry I said anything as I feel I have led you on. I can loan you a new one if that helps. They are strapped to keep the piston from fully extending.

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Tech Tips, Tech Questions / Re: Ground strap preference?

« on: November 04, 2019, 10:12:00 am »

Yes less is better.

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Tech Tips, Tech Questions / Re: Coughing intake

« on: November 04, 2019, 10:11:29 am »

I want to say rpm’s are around 2000. Everything is a new development for me. I have put only 100 miles on the motor since completing repairs.

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Tech Tips, Tech Questions / Re: Caffeine and Octane

« on: November 04, 2019, 10:08:51 am »

Nobody I knew. Said he was affiliated with GA Fiero in the past.

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Tech Tips, Tech Questions / Caffeine and Octane

« on: November 03, 2019, 07:04:05 pm »

Went to C&O this morning for the first time. Saw ONE Fiero, 88 GT. When I get the grinding rotors thing fixed I may drive mine up for the December show. Gotta represent.

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Tech Tips, Tech Questions / Coughing intake

« on: November 03, 2019, 07:00:12 pm »

My 86 GT is coughing through the intake when I am cruising at approximately 40 mph. Please say this is not a valve adjustment issue.

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Tech Tips, Tech Questions / Re: Ground strap preference?

« on: November 03, 2019, 06:58:36 pm »

.5 ohms should be right for a stranded ground strap. You don't want the ground strap generating heat and that is what resistance will do. The heat is the result of voltage that develops due to the resistance. The voltage needs to be where it is useful and not at any point in a ground strap.

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Tech Tips, Tech Questions / Re: Need dimensions of old worn Stock and KYB rear strut housings for KONI inserts

« on: November 03, 2019, 06:55:22 pm »

PM did not come in. That's odd. I have been a road warrior for work and have not tried the new impact wrench. I will see what can be done this week. I probably should not have said anything until I had them off. I am sorry.

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Tech Tips, Tech Questions / Re: Need dimensions of old worn Stock and KYB rear strut housings for KONI inserts

« on: October 15, 2019, 07:55:28 pm »

Sorry for the delay. I can try again to change them out. I ran into difficulty with the bolts. They are rusted tightly but I have upgraded my impact wrench since then. May be a couple weeks. Will that be okay?

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Tech Tips, Tech Questions / Re: Need dimensions of old worn Stock and KYB rear strut housings for KONI inserts

« on: October 13, 2019, 10:58:49 am »

I have a pair of struts to put on. How soon will you want the old ones? BTW I am in Woodstock.