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Re: Misc Fiero issues
« Reply #285 on: March 31, 2019, 10:15:48 pm »
Wire it for lighting, plumb it for pressure.
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Re: Misc Fiero issues
« Reply #286 on: March 31, 2019, 10:27:37 pm »
So, it will read the pressure without connecting any wiring?
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Re: Misc Fiero issues
« Reply #287 on: March 31, 2019, 10:54:21 pm »
Yes.  The tubing stated in the link is 72 inches and it provides pressure to the gauge.  Much longer than the ones I have.  They were more or less designed for front engine cars.  I only use it to get a true reading to compare to the stock gauge.  They usually have a small bulb about the size of an incandescent flashlight bulb that provides lighting. 
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Re: Misc Fiero issues
« Reply #288 on: April 07, 2019, 12:15:22 pm »
Slowly getting everything fixed.  Probably pulling the cradle again to replace a cam seal and to rebuild the transmission (again).
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Re: Misc Fiero issues
« Reply #289 on: April 08, 2019, 05:13:17 pm »
What is the likelihood of blowing 3 brake boosters?  I had diaphragms go on 2, and I think there is something wrong with this one.  I suspect that the sound I'm hearing is from the check valve.
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Re: Misc Fiero issues
« Reply #290 on: April 27, 2019, 08:59:46 am »
Wellllll, the smell of fuel is strong on start.  It burns my eyes.  But I get 35 MPG or better.  It almost seems as if the injectors are leaking.
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Re: Misc Fiero issues
« Reply #291 on: April 27, 2019, 12:53:57 pm »
How long does it take for bushings on new shocks to dry-rot?  2, 3, 5, 7 years?
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Re: Misc Fiero issues
« Reply #292 on: April 27, 2019, 04:30:59 pm »
I think my 87 was still on the originals when the shocks were replaced some 6 or 7 years ago. 
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« Reply #293 on: April 27, 2019, 04:33:07 pm »
Mine are cracked, but were supposed to have been replaced just before 2014.  As I look at the condition, I have a hard time believing that these were replaced.  Is there any way to tell?
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Re: Misc Fiero issues
« Reply #294 on: May 04, 2019, 09:00:40 am »
It looks as if the front shocks have to be replaced...again.  So, the front will be pulled out.  No telling what else will come up.
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Re: Misc Fiero issues
« Reply #295 on: May 04, 2019, 04:15:35 pm »
I wanted the certainty, thats why I just did the whole suspension worth of bushings, shocks, struts, and mounts when I bought the formula fastback.
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Re: Misc Fiero issues
« Reply #296 on: May 04, 2019, 04:50:39 pm »
I had replaced everything, except the front sway bar bushings, front ball joints, and front control arm bushings.  I know the '88 does not have ball joints or control arms in the rear.  There is nothing wrong with my ball joints or control arm bushings.

Edit: I do have all new engine and transmission mounts.  Everything related to suspension in the rear has been replaced, except the springs and the actual sway bar.
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Re: Misc Fiero issues
« Reply #297 on: May 15, 2019, 09:04:04 pm »
Apparently, the valves being out of adjustment damaged the lobes on the camshaft, so, will have to pull the camshaft.
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Re: Misc Fiero issues
« Reply #298 on: May 15, 2019, 09:40:55 pm »
If you're going to do that, you need to replace the lifters, too.  Maybe with a slightly higher lift cam? 
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Re: Misc Fiero issues
« Reply #299 on: May 15, 2019, 09:43:30 pm »
The lifters are easy to replace.  Cheap, too.  Everything is already apart, so no additional work.  Just tired of pulling the engine.
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