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Hello Christophervan, I also have a 88 and I rarely try to give mechanical advice as I am no mechanic. But I will say that I had the same concern about the heat when I first got my car. It always ran 220 to 230 unless I was moving. I was told by many people on here not to worry, its apparently...

I need to replace my drivers side window motor. I can't find any instructions or diagrams on this procedure in the knowledge base. Does anyone know where I can find a good Changing Window Motor guide for Dummies? I am worried about damaging the glass mostly. Thanks.

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Well, you guys are purrtee smart. I took the car to the garage where I bought the battery and had a load test done and they said the battery has less than 50% charge while running and the monitor said replace the sucker. The mechanic said there is a chance that my battery charger is shot or the...

Ok, I'll do the battery test first. I hope its not the battery though. You have to take half the friggin car apart to get it out the side. I'd sooner do the starter. Thanks for all the advice. I appreciate it.

Do your power door locks/power seat adjust. work????? My seat quit working a while back. I left the car sit for a couple days w/o the battery charger on it and tried to start it. When I turn the key on there are the usual clicking and whirling noises. When I turn it to start I get a loud and...

Alright, even I can do that. Thanks.

My 88 money pit is mad at me and won't start if it sits even a few days without first needing the battery charger. It just needs hooked up for a few seconds and I hear clicking noises all over the engine compartment and the interior lights and dash lights come on. The battery is 2 yrs old. I...

I have a Whistler detector which I use in the vette because it is very loud. I have an Escort 8500 with the smart cord which is nice and I have a cheap Cobra, it was less that $100. I compared them to each other by using 2 at a time on the Pa turnpike. Only the State Police can use radar in Pa...

My 88 had bilsteins when I got it so when I put new ones on I just stuck with them and I like them. I think I got them at Auto Zone. BTW, thats a great looking dog.

I also have the 5 spoke AFS wheels. The front wheels are 17 x 9.5 with the 275/40zr/17. the rear ones are 17 x 11 with 315/35zr/17 tires. They fit right on with no offsets. I don't have any rubbing but the rear tires stick out past the body about an inch so I sometimes fail the Pa annual safety...

Thank you I appreciate the tip. I'll make a copy of that and show to the guys doing the work. I'm limited to things like changing oil etc. I'll let you know how it turns out.

Very Nice I ordered a set, they will be here Tuesday. I spoke to the same guy who took your order. I like the piece in the center but mine has a plenum so I don't think I can do that. I can't wait to get the car back and see what it looks like.

I'm getting new head gaskets and valve job done. Now would be a good time to dress up the motor with some nice valve cover. Most of the new ones I see for sale just have the small holes for pvc and breather. I need one side to have a oil filler hole and pvc hole and the other side for a...

Hey Bud I remember the ride you gave me in Rare at the first cruise fest in Indiana. You popped the clutch and the front came up so fast I about peed my pants. I hope who ever buys that car brings it to future cruise fests so everyone can see it again. I'm also considering selling my 88...

Thank you for the quick response. After reading that I went ahead and ordered one. If the weather stays good I'll spend the weekend putting it in. I'm not looking forward to this job but I don't want to pay a mechanic if I don't have to.

I took my car for a drive Sunday and the waterpump died. I hadn't driven it in 6 mths so that may have had something to do with it. My question is, has anyone tried a high flow pump from Stewart Components. If so, how is the quality and does the high flow really make any difference? I would...

Thanks but I don't think its the gas. I found an old post from badabing9 who has an identical problem (also an 88). He finally solved it with a new pickup coil which required removing the distributor. I am not sure I can work up the courage to attempt that-never pulled a distributor. The only...

The battery is showing 12 volts with the engine off and 14.6 with the engine running. I don't know what else to check. Thanks for the tips. I was hoping it was just the alternator. At least it would be simple to fix.

Last summer I put in a new battery and at the 3rd cruisefest (Bowling Green) c4c5 specialist adjusted my throttle body. I only drove it a few time since then. Yesterday I had to use the battery charger to start it. While it was idling it died but caught itself almost instantly and kept on...