My '88 Fiero - The Never-Ending Saga

[Fierofool]

I can't tell by your photo of the sending unit and pump, but the rubber hose fits in the area where the silver pulsator is located on the top of the pump.

Steel freeze plugs can rust if proper antifreeze mixture isn't maintained.  Marine engines use brass plugs because of all the galvanic reactions happening within a boat.  My boat replacement engine had steel plugs and I changed them out for brass.  I also put some sacraficial annodes made of zinc inside several places in the intake manifold where water passed over them.  That was to keep the engine from being attacked. 

There are only 2 hoses on the tank filler.  The main hose, and a small vent hose.  The vent hose lets air escape from the topmost part of the tank, back to the filler neck.  This allows better filling of the tank without blowback.  It's the larger hose that usually develops a hole since it comes in direct contact with gasoline during filling. 

[GTRS Fiero]

Lots of parts arriving today.  I got a weatherstrip for my door, a seal for the sunroof (I'm still waiting on a correction to the sunroof tracks), Indy parts, window helpers, the info center, a Holley side scoop, a nicer defrost switch, and some screws that won't rust for the front.  I'm trying to get some bolts for the control arms and the brake hoses that won't rust.  Also, I want license plate screws that won't rust.  Additionally, the struts and transmission cooling lines should arrive today.

[GTRS Fiero]

Here is the rubber hose I found on TFS.  I couldn't find the other one on the site.  Is this the external hose that ruptures?  The one in the tank rupturing won't cause a fire.

[TopNotch]

This picture illustrates where the hose that must be immersible goes (the assembly is upside down in this picture)...

[GTRS Fiero]

I used a pulsator.  Isn't the hose used in place of the pulsator?

[TopNotch]

I used a pulsator.  Isn't the hose used in place of the pulsator?

Yes, but modern pumps don't require one, and don't come with a new one, so if yours is toast, you can use a hose.

[GTRS Fiero]

Ah.  I replaced the sending unit, the pump, the strainer, the pulsator, the seal, and the lock ring.  I'm also replacing all the fuel hoses that TFS sold at the time.

[GTRS Fiero]

I think these HVAC controls look really cool, but doubt I'll be able to do this on my Fiero.



I'm also partial to the strut cover, but can't figure out how to do it on an '88.

[GTRS Fiero]

I currently have the single-row LED side markers.  I've been wondering about these side markers.  Probably a tight fit.  The strips would be straight, for sure.  I don't know if they stay true to the car, and am worried that maybe they put out too much light.

[GTRS Fiero]

Here are my door sill inserts.  All polished and shiny.  No, it's not your eyes.  I tried to get a clear shot, but fuzzy is the best my camera would do.


I have 7 pairs.  I did 3 sets.  I still have 2 gold, one silver, and a plain set.  These were badly scratched, so they were filled, sanded, and polished.  I haven't decided what to do with the remaining sets.  I like the look, but am not sure if a flat or matte finish would be more suited to the car.

Edit: Other attempts, with better lighting:

[Fierofool]

Were these 3D printed or refurbished originals?

[GTRS Fiero]

These are all originals.  It never occurred to me to try printing these.  I have some molded parts, and some injection parts, though.

I never managed to print any Fiero parts.  By the time that guy put up the clips, my 3D printers were long gone.

I don't know why some images have green splotches in the lettering.

[GTRS Fiero]

Have you used one of these?


It's supposed to display OBD info.

[f85gtron]

Where did you find that?  Cool!  How do I get my grubby paws on one too?!
Is it compatible with obd1 $24 or $88 or what? 
Inquiring minds want to know!

[GTRS Fiero]

Hmmm.  I don't know if it will work or not.  From how the wiring connects, I believe it should work.  It's called DashScan II.  You have me a bit worried.  You can try getting one from Oliver here, but it takes time, even if he still has parts left.