1988 IROC-Z

[bucket]

There's a member on TGO, last I talked to him, he still had some NOS orange "Camaro" fabric. Hes a nice guy and has a good inventory of parts too.

 

[Rusty Nail]

$900 a set?

That's prolly high cuz it's black and gray...

And unfortunately, "Punky Brewster" doesn't tell the truth all the time...

Sad.Face.

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Save on markdowns!

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[Rusty Nail]

Do you dudes know anything about proportioning valve springs?

I watched this video.

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And bought this part. (The 19 pound)

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[bucket]

Those seats are a decent deal, imho. Shipping could be a bit high though.

I know about the spring deally for the prop valve, but haven't tried it yet. I've got part numbers for springs from Grainger, they are probably the same specs as what you found. But it's supposed to make a big improvement in the braking.

I'm a race fan that will stay tuned.

 

[Rusty Nail]

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Woke up at 4:30 pm today after the 6-6 last night. Sleepy boy!
I had a flash of inspiration while laying in bed and debating to actually get up or not.
It started yesterday while I was packing Helen for work I found a length of new 3/8 hose that wasn't doin anything which i'm certain was '75Blazer in-stock goods.

THURSDAY night I watched THIS video while researching the dreaded CODE 36 that continues to plague me.

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Hmm. Okay, "i'll look at swappin the hose" I thought, and did so today.
30 year old hose yeah, has seen better days.

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I PROBABLY caused most of that during removal AND I KNOW there was no major-assed vacuum leak like that prior to removal but granted, I am still not terribly familiar with the car nor her with I. The engine side connection left a little to be desired..this is DAY 19.

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I'm standing there marveling at my prowess and wondering what to do with the REST of the hose I had and then I remembered the SUPER SOFT and TOTALLY ICKY overflow hose from the radiator.
Okay.

So I begin to investigate!
Eww. Reckon I was right about the copper seal. Look in the overflow!

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Removed the tank to clean it out and yep, full of copper seal. Okay.
It's IMPORTANT to your cooling system that the overflow functions properly and THAT has been stated in this thread before. I was "glad" to find it mostly empty when I looked because I could again smell coolant on my way home this morning... (broken thermostat bolt) finding it empty -in my case- means it's working correctly!
The hose was KINKED and swapping it out for fresh ensures that it will continue to function properly and THAT is one less bitch I gotta worry about.
One less, one less..
One less bitch I gotta worry about!

The tank itself is in awesome shape.
What's next?
I disconnected the battery to clear the codes and we'll all find out together during the 10-6 tonight.
OUR record is two clean key starts with no light... haha!

You wouldn't think that would be so hard to beat.. The car has been color changed -recently. I am realizing THAT MEANS it was probably stripped to the shell and put back together. The problem could be ANYTHING, ANYWHERE.

O.M.F.G.

I'm going to fix it.
You're going to watch.

This was a decent pair of projects before work..

 

[Rusty Nail]

That was one hell of a work week and i'm glad it's over.

Two key starts (twice in a row) is all I can manage. I reset the computer between tests after the light came back on.
Reset light
Hook battery up, drive out of garage.
Close garage, lock house up, drive to work.
Start car 3rd time leaving work? Light insta on.

Once after the repaired PCV hose and the second test involved installation of the OTHER M.A.F relay, yes, they are both new (- $30) for NO change with NO change lol.

Outside of a lighter wallet and a heavier chip on my shoulder, this code 36 doesn't waste time becoming long in the tooth.

I'm usually in a decent mood...worthy of note is the remarkable ALL AROUND DRIVING IMPROVEMENT while the light is off.
Maybe I should pull the bulb and call it good?
I am convinced this code 36 really is succing the life out of my IROC.

Hmm..okay. following that line of thought, I need to look at this problem differently.
When I read and study about code 36, it is quickly determined that is has seemingly LITTLE to do with MAF burn-off or a ******* relay.

So! I will follow that thought.
I have one, two, three, four GOOD ideas.
Five, but that is ridiculous. More research is necessary! I harnessed some of my good mechanic thinking and actually sanded the relay bracket and thangs after realizing it has been "color changed" too and have been painted.

Is that killing my ground?
****. Let's hope not!
*looks around nervously underhood*


It is THAT manner of thinking what will kill my code 36.
I have been soaking my t-stat bolts in Liquid Wrench when she gets extended parked. The Irwin fix will be eazy.

We want eazy!

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Right?

Right!
I believe I am going about it the wrong way. I should chiggidy check myself before I wriggidy wreck myself.

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Speaking of, I better pull wheels and check out these brakes up close and personal. The brake rattle is in the front? Pee-yew and **** a doodle-doo.
I'd do it right now but i'm so mother fvcking tired I'll better serve my purpose after a good sleep and i've got Punky Brewster on my mind...
I worked 10-6a and climbed 38 flights of stairs THEN worked 2-10p.
Tomorrow is PayDay and i'm all cramped up again.

I'll bet I can hardly move tomorrow.

Weeee!

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[yevgenievich]

I have a spring in mine. Got it from grainger. Might still have another one

 

[Rusty Nail]

I have a spring in mine.

Does it WORK?

Fun stuff already today!
I have to go to the office on Monday right? and while i'm cruising down the highway, t-tops off, I realize the throttle is empty.

?

I'm SURE nothing is happening. No radio, only enough wind noise so I can't hear anything else.
The radio is allowed to remain INOP because I really don't care, i'd rather listen to the IROC. Especially since it's new.

Tach stays pegged at 7 grand....
And?....

Why are we slowing down?
WTF HELEN?
Did you just get died ON THE HIGHWAY?

F.M.L.

I chunk it in neutral from THIRD.
ROLLIN!
ROLLIN!
ROLLIN!
ROLLIN!

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I cross a bridge and slide over to the shoulder. The car is not running.

Hmm..this is sucking right now.

(Cars are WHIZZING BY)

Hmmm..wtf else could it be if it's not this ************* MAF SENSOR!? Ofc the light was ON.


Arrrggghhhhh!

I unplug it on the side of the highway, get back in, start it up and drive off.

Huh!
Okay..

Neat?

It's going SLOOOOWWWWW (er than usual - slow-er)
I decide to exit. I'm two miles from the office.
Run the redlight because the car is DEAD. Again.
Back to the rolling.

Wheel my unhappy ass into a Valero, and get a lucky spot at a pump -IN THE SHADE!

***. Those ******** want 2 dollars for a soda, **** em. Their answer is no.

The car has no trouble cranking. Cranking cranking...it's not even TRYING TO START.

-Why not?

That's dumb. Gotta have fuel + spark....

I look at the gas gauge and?


It's empty.

Seriously? It read a quarter tank YESTERDAY.

No for real. Turns out the gas gauge isn't entirely accurate, much like Punky Brewster.. she's so hot though

Well. Ain't this a fine mess we've gotten ourselves into Helen?

All runnin out of gas at the station and ****. The NERVE of some cars these days!

 

[yevgenievich]

The spring mod did make some difference for me as I have a rear drum car with disc brakes in the back. It helped to get the rear actually working. For some reason I was having issues with rear brakes engaging much at all. I think you would need to observe current braking in loose surface environment to figure out if more clamping force is needed for the rear or not with current configuration.

 

[bucket]

I understand the code 36 drama completely. My car is the same way but with code 33. It's why it's been off the road for years. I'm gonna fix it good one day, no more dicking around with it. I just need money.

 

[Rusty Nail]

Oh it's fun, playing with the Code 36... I know what's wrong with it, I think, i'm only trying to talk Helen out of it.
I intend to fix some other stuf first and allow the code to remain because i'm (really) testing a theory but must first eliminate other variables to validate the test.

Did you notice that the car ran, started and sped down the highway with the MAF UNPLUGGED?
Need I remind yous that it was OUT OF GAS haha?

It hates me.

This song KICKS ASS but you've never heard it.

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BUT.

Get this!

Two weeks and two compressors later, a manifold assembly, a high pressure switch, a low pressure line, a "retrofit kit" (for 134A conversion) annnd a dryer with orifice tube later.....the IROC has A/C!
I spent about $260.

There is an idler pulley and belt sitting here on standby that i've got $100 in but we're going to TRY not to use.

Later on tonight there will be more posting, STAY TUNED RACE FANS!

We pause now for dinner and coffee.




Let me re-direct your attention .


The A/C works!


The fan speed? Leaves some to be desired but it's good to have goals. Haha I don't know ANYTHING about it in this car but I'M GONNA FIND OUT! I'm looking for a squarebody fuseholder and all I find are more plastic relays...

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[Rusty Nail]

I understand the code 36 drama completely. My car is the same way but with code 33. It's why it's been off the road for years

What's code 33 Cubo?

 

[bucket]

What's code 33 Cubo?

A mass air flow sensor code. I don't recall the exact description.

 

[ChevroletChic3318]

I remembered to look in the spare tire well last night, thanks to YOU @dvdswan .

Guess? what I found?

Foam.
For an unknown reason, some P.O. ***** ...filled the well with spray foam.

What's that you say? No effing way Rusty, why would somebody do THAT?

I don't know.
Behold!
I has pictures for proof!

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Qtf?

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P.O.s attack! One for the books, the P.O.s STRIKE BACK!

Revenge of the P.O.s

Y'all thought I was playin..


P.s. there was no spare. I think mainly because THERE ISN'T ROOM FOR ONE!
(guess i'll have to cut that **** out)
Yippee!

OH MY GAWD! Check for Bullet Holes looks to me like that son of a gun couldn't afford a Silencer! Yup that's definitely gotta piss ya off!!

 

[ChevroletChic3318]

.......jokes! everybody has jokes now.

At least the spare I choose to put in there won't rattle around.

I really hope I don't find anything terrible on there..I have a clean CarFax report without accident (s).
Think i'll attack it with a kitchen knife.

I laugh my ass off at it now only thinking about it...that's so dumb.
Wtf? I'm dying to find out WHY.

Wow go for the kitchen spatula rubber handle to lmao don't get to crazy now butthead!