Recent content by thom

Hi, I have a 86 as well... vin# 26841, purchased new, dark red met with light gray leather (not many with that combo, I ordered it that way), has alum heads!

86L Coupe -automatic-

I plan on replacing my O2 sensor on my 86, any tips, do's and don'ts...what removal procedures would you recommand ? Thanks, Thom

Gerry, Your oil pressure just fine, all within normal manufacture limits, I've always had a little higher oil press, been that way since I bought it new in 86. FYI, I've always use 10w30 oil (book calls for 5w30), and a larger oil filter (PF35), instead of the smaller one GM put on it...

Gerry, I have a 86 automatic, this time of year (winter) here's what I see: 1.) normal warmed up coolant temp- 174-181 range cruising 2.) normal warmed up oil temp- 185-190 3.) normal idle oil pressure 45-50, 3000 rpm 62-65 4.) Yes, you can and I think you should, under normal conditions...

Ken & Hib Thanks, Answer to your questions. Before the test, it was driven several miles (10-12), and waited in line with the motor running, temp was up around 200. Hib, I have over 95k miles, and the cats have never been replaced, when conducting scan test it was at idle and with variable...

Happy New Year My 86 failed 2 exhaust emission test, listed below are the test readings, and some results a friend and I discovery from a "SCAN" tool test. Hydrocarbons Carbon Monoxide Oxides of nitrogen HC CO...

rrubel, I just check my original window sticker, and build sheet, neither show a specific RPO for the perf ratio steering, which has me a bit confused.. maybe with the 3.07 rear, GM threw-in the perf steering ratio. What rear ratio do you have.? On the build sheet in block #20 titled...

I bought my 86 new, didn't pick from dealer stock, but ordered it with all the Z51 stuff which includes the following: heavy-duty radiator, engine oil cooler, radiator boost fan, bilstein shocks, 3:07 perf rear, and perf ratio steering....basically, it has all Z51 stuff EXCEPT for the stiffer...

mart thanks for your response, I am out of town this week, therefore can't check VIN#. It's a late 86, bought it new and know that there were only about 1100 built after it. just turn over 60k. Did'nt order Z51, ordered all the Z51 stuff, 3:07 rear, oil cooler,gas shocks,etc just did'nt get the...

Has anyone replaced your rear wheel bearings/hubs? I checked mine, with wheel off ground, hands at top and bottom of tire, and found some movement. I am thinking of replaced both rear hubs. Do you think, I'll notice less vibration, only feel slight vibration now (50 mph and up)and wonder if this...

Need technical assistance with my 86, recently it has developed an unstable idle, vary 300+/- rpm while in any gear postion. otherwise the engine performs perfectly, no driveability problems. To fix this problem, I removed the throttle body, cleaned it thoroughtly, replaced the idle air...