what did you do to your firebird today?
08-09-2013, 07:28 AM
#1482
Mine has been in maintenance mode for the last couple of weeks - new passenger window motor, new plugs & wires, new parking lights including bulbs, connectors, and housings. Hopefully, the little stuff is done breaking so I can enjoy the car without repairing something.
08-14-2013, 07:39 PM
#1483
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Spent last couple of days pulling all 4 tires and repainting the inside barrels, repolished the outside chrome on the wheels. Re painted the under side black, and pressure washed the front under side. Cleaned all shocks by hand with paint thinner and the springs. Replaced 2 idler pullies and 2 tensioner pullies and both belts. Installed new fuel filter, and re polished my Strut bar cause the clear was not holding up.Worked to get the Volant air box to fit better, and polished all the polished stainless under the hood. Nice to have time to take care of the hawk.
08-14-2013, 08:55 PM
#1484
Some detailing, started cleaning under the hood but ran out of degreaser fluid 
New fuel pump, new air filter, oil change and fixed the rear luggage cover hinge which fell off.
Just ordered some NGK TR55IX Iridium plugs. This will be the first time I'm changing the plugs on a LS vehicle, heard it's a nightmare and that I might lose a couple fingers in the process 
New fuel pump, new air filter, oil change and fixed the rear luggage cover hinge which fell off.
08-15-2013, 08:22 PM
#1485
Some detailing, started cleaning under the hood but ran out of degreaser fluid
New fuel pump, new air filter, oil change and fixed the rear luggage cover hinge which fell off.
Just ordered some NGK TR55IX Iridium plugs. This will be the first time I'm changing the plugs on a LS vehicle, heard it's a nightmare and that I might lose a couple fingers in the process
New fuel pump, new air filter, oil change and fixed the rear luggage cover hinge which fell off.
Just ordered some NGK TR55IX Iridium plugs. This will be the first time I'm changing the plugs on a LS vehicle, heard it's a nightmare and that I might lose a couple fingers in the process
08-15-2013, 08:32 PM
#1486
The passenger side:
Completely remove the coil packs as one unit on the coil bracket. You'll need to pull the coil harness plug in the center of the bracket.
There's a clip that holds the wire loom (to the PCM )at the back of the valve cover under the cowl that needs to be undone so you can shove the loom rearwards a bit.
Now you'll change these plugs as easily as the other side.
When re-installing, don't over tighten the bracket to valve cover bolts, you'll strip the threads in the covers.
08-16-2013, 03:11 PM
#1487
The driver's side is pretty easy.
The passenger side:
Completely remove the coil packs as one unit on the coil bracket. You'll need to pull the coil harness plug in the center of the bracket.
There's a clip that holds the wire loom (to the PCM )at the back of the valve cover under the cowl that needs to be undone so you can shove the loom rearwards a bit.
Now you'll change these plugs as easily as the other side.
When re-installing, don't over tighten the bracket to valve cover bolts, you'll strip the threads in the covers.
The passenger side:
Completely remove the coil packs as one unit on the coil bracket. You'll need to pull the coil harness plug in the center of the bracket.
There's a clip that holds the wire loom (to the PCM )at the back of the valve cover under the cowl that needs to be undone so you can shove the loom rearwards a bit.
Now you'll change these plugs as easily as the other side.
When re-installing, don't over tighten the bracket to valve cover bolts, you'll strip the threads in the covers.
I would suggest using anti-seize on the plugs and dielectric grease on the plug wire boots. It will make the next removal easier.
And watch the clips in the cowl that like to snag arms if you're not careful.
08-16-2013, 05:59 PM
#1489
Oil change to full synthetic. Definite increase in oil pressure.
Bought the car off a guy who knew nothing about cars and just took it in when the owners manual recommended to do maintenance. Last oil change was in 2011, but less than 1k miles ago.
Switched out the oil to Mobil 1 5w-30 and the carquest oil filter for a mobil one. Saw a good 10-20psi increase in oil pressure. Idle pressure was right around 20 before if I drove the car for about half an hour or so.
Bought the car off a guy who knew nothing about cars and just took it in when the owners manual recommended to do maintenance. Last oil change was in 2011, but less than 1k miles ago.
Switched out the oil to Mobil 1 5w-30 and the carquest oil filter for a mobil one. Saw a good 10-20psi increase in oil pressure. Idle pressure was right around 20 before if I drove the car for about half an hour or so.
08-19-2013, 03:32 PM
#1495
Installed my Level 2 CDT Package from Kee Audio and attempted the fix of my cracked door panels. Fix came out okay. You can still see the crack somewhat, but having a neutral/tan interior I'll take it. I'd assume the crack would virtually disappear with a black door panel. The CDT package rocks my socks for sure. It's going to be a good drive to the Trans Am Nationals. 
08-19-2013, 06:11 PM
#1496
Just spend the day tearing out the seats and console and deep cleaning all carpets and crevices in my effort to get rid of smoke smell from previous owner 
Before I start scrubbing carpets:
Also in the process I found out why my TCS bezel was wiggly, it was missing a plastic latch which I lucky found hidden in the console and broke out the super glue
Tomorrow I try to clean the leather seats
Before I start scrubbing carpets:
Also in the process I found out why my TCS bezel was wiggly, it was missing a plastic latch which I lucky found hidden in the console and broke out the super glue
Tomorrow I try to clean the leather seats
08-19-2013, 06:37 PM
#1497
Plasti-dipped my sail panel and used it to do my CETA mod as well. It really gives the car some identity. I also took the speaker out of the back seat and was able to ( for the most part ) pop out a big dent.
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08-20-2013, 04:59 PM
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Installed my Level 2 CDT Package from Kee Audio and attempted the fix of my cracked door panels. Fix came out okay. You can still see the crack somewhat, but having a neutral/tan interior I'll take it. I'd assume the crack would virtually disappear with a black door panel. The CDT package rocks my socks for sure. It's going to be a good drive to the Trans Am Nationals.