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by shemdogg
Tue Apr 11, 2017 2:50 am
Forum: Technical Conversations on Pontiac Fieros
Topic: ngk plugs n oil change now car runs like s#$%!
Replies: 12
Views: 1099

Re: ngk plugs n oil change now car runs like s#$%!

Check engine lights always off after the engine starts, no codes now. Ill play w it some more today. I did pull the cap and check the rotation and tried the wires in different positions in the right order. jeez havent made this mistake since high school lol

shem
by shemdogg
Mon Apr 10, 2017 4:26 pm
Forum: Technical Conversations on Pontiac Fieros
Topic: ngk plugs n oil change now car runs like s#$%!
Replies: 12
Views: 1099

Re: ngk plugs n oil change now car runs like s#$%!

Now I really screwed up, got the wires all mixed up. They were routed all weird and I got switched up. When the line on the crank pulley is lined up w the timing mark, thats tdc on #1 yeah? def dont wanna pull a valve cover. I put 15-40 in it 4.5 qts

thanks for the replies
shem
by shemdogg
Sun Apr 09, 2017 1:39 pm
Forum: Technical Conversations on Pontiac Fieros
Topic: ngk plugs n oil change now car runs like s#$%!
Replies: 12
Views: 1099

ngk plugs n oil change now car runs like s#$%!

wow car ran normal before, new plugs ngk and an oil change and now it backfires every once in awhile, n it will stall out sometimes. This is just revving in the driveway, havent driven car yet. I didnt gap them, n I saw on some old post they need to be around .50. advice?

shem
by shemdogg
Sun Apr 09, 2017 1:35 pm
Forum: Technical Conversations on Pontiac Fieros
Topic: wheel offset change
Replies: 21
Views: 2586

Re: wheel offset change

this things an 86 w stock suspension. Rear hub face to outside of fender is 8 5/8", front is 6 3/8 to outside of fender. I want to step up to 18s, the wheel well gap is yuuge w the 16"s. The right rims will make this thing look awesome. Ive been looking everywhere online but not finding an...
by shemdogg
Sat Apr 08, 2017 6:37 am
Forum: Technical Conversations on Pontiac Fieros
Topic: wheel offset change
Replies: 21
Views: 2586

wheel offset change

Howdy all I need to get different rims for my kit car, the current ones sit in too far for my taste. How do I measure the offset I need to order new wheels? I measure from the hub out and convert to mm? Theyre 16" and im going to 18" to get rid of that gap. I need to go out .75 on the rear...
by shemdogg
Fri Apr 07, 2017 3:22 am
Forum: Technical Conversations on Pontiac Fieros
Topic: Anybody got wiring diagrams for an 86 2.8?
Replies: 4
Views: 674

Re: Anybody got wiring diagrams for an 86 2.8?

No worries man, im just going to run a new circuit for that too. the black wire stopped putting out power now. I made a new harness for the rear lights so everything theres new.

shem
by shemdogg
Tue Apr 04, 2017 2:16 am
Forum: Technical Conversations on Pontiac Fieros
Topic: changing instrument cluster bulbs
Replies: 3
Views: 620

Re: changing instrument cluster bulbs

ok I got it off but how do I get the fuel gauge out? Any common thing to look for first?

shem
by shemdogg
Mon Apr 03, 2017 11:20 am
Forum: Technical Conversations on Pontiac Fieros
Topic: changing instrument cluster bulbs
Replies: 3
Views: 620

changing instrument cluster bulbs

Hows it done? I got a few pieces off, broke the clear bezel, but dont see how the rest comes off. Only the ebrake light and check engine light work. Also fuel gauge not working so thatll need to come out too. Any help appreciated

shem
by shemdogg
Mon Apr 03, 2017 11:18 am
Forum: Technical Conversations on Pontiac Fieros
Topic: Anybody got wiring diagrams for an 86 2.8?
Replies: 4
Views: 674

Re: Anybody got wiring diagrams for an 86 2.8?

Ok I got it figured out. The orange wire to the headlight switch wasnt getting power, corroded contacts on the fuse and its plugs in the box. Cleaned hem up, got power to the orange wire, now the black wire sends out power when the switch is on. I found the side marker lights get power from the swit...
by shemdogg
Sun Apr 02, 2017 12:45 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Need stock airbox and intake tube for 86 2.8
Replies: 1
Views: 2378

Need stock airbox and intake tube for 86 2.8

Theres some cheesy cold air intake on there now w duct tape holding a vacuum line shut and holding the air sensor in place. Not gonna pass smog w that, help

shem
by shemdogg
Sun Apr 02, 2017 12:42 pm
Forum: Technical Conversations on Pontiac Fieros
Topic: Anybody got wiring diagrams for an 86 2.8?
Replies: 4
Views: 674

Anybody got wiring diagrams for an 86 2.8?

Picked up a kit car on a fiero frame w lotsa issues. Headlights and right signal dont work. I found a butchered harness at the rear of the car that was rubbing on the back tire. I found the brake light and left signal wire. Is the headlight wire the orange one coming off the top of the switch? Any h...
by shemdogg
Thu Mar 16, 2017 10:53 am
Forum: Technical Conversations on Pontiac Fieros
Topic: 3800 swap good buy?
Replies: 3
Views: 721

Re: 3800 swap good buy?

Thanks jelly im most worried about the swap. The pipe dream is to get a kit car body for this. Im a decent wrench but no experience on fieros. Except for the 2 that caught fire lol. But those were 4 bangers lmao. Just dont want to have to pull the motor nd tranny sounds like a real pain. Looking for...
by shemdogg
Wed Mar 15, 2017 1:33 pm
Forum: Technical Conversations on Pontiac Fieros
Topic: 3800 swap good buy?
Replies: 3
Views: 721

3800 swap good buy?

Hi everybody, I found this on CL and am wondering if you think its a good buy and what things to look for when I go look at it. Heres the ad below EDIT: Was asking $6000, then went down to $3000. New price is $2500 I have a 3800 Supercharged Pontiac Fiero with T-Tops for sale. This swap alone cost $...