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  @shafferjoe196213 күн бұрын

  Great video Norm. But how do you keep it from happening again? If it was dark outside and you shine a light on it, could a person tell?

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  @normanpaulife13 күн бұрын

  @@shafferjoe1962 don’t let someone work on your vehicle even in the middle of another state in the middle of the night on a weekend… lol

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  @normanpaulife13 күн бұрын

  Truthfully I don’t know , perhaps if you you turn them slowly with a socket you can free them enough to pop them off. I made them extra tight !!!

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  @jackclement139418 күн бұрын

  Norman I have a leaking CV boot on my 2000 toyota avalon

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  @normanpaulife18 күн бұрын

  @jackclement1394 start by checking Rock Auto for a “repair” boot. You should be able to find a split boot that can be replaced without disassembling the drive shaft. If you need to pull the drive shaft I can share a tool and methods to pull the shaft. If you need more help [email protected]

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  @jackclement139418 күн бұрын

  This explains the appearance of your recent beard

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  @normanpaulife18 күн бұрын

  I’m going on vacation soon , and I don’t shave on vacation! I was replacing the well pump at my vacation home

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  @ChandlerBlandt20 күн бұрын

  Thanks for the great video!

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  @normanpaulife20 күн бұрын

  @@ChandlerBlandt thank you ! It’s an easy fix that can save money and severe damage, I lost a driveshaft when I was young in a 68 Firebird

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  @shafferjoe196228 күн бұрын

  Thanks Norm for another great video.

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  @normanpaulife28 күн бұрын

  @@shafferjoe1962 thanks Joe , now it’s back to studio for my editing

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  @larryschifferdecker8538Ай бұрын

  The annual cost of Fiero maintenance is about the same as a Ford or Chevy?

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  @normanpaulifeАй бұрын

  @@larryschifferdecker8538 , it was parked for about ten years because it became unreliable ( for my wife, it was her daily driver) after the Dealer installed the wrong alternator and it began eating belts and breaking down. I tried fixing everything else water pump harmonic balancer , checking belt alignment etc. finally back to alternator where it was discovered it mismatched pulley 4 vs 5 groove !!! Now it takes time to repair ten years of sitting, it’s a fun car to drive, easy to fix, starts right up after sitting for months, hard to get rid of cause it starts and runs no matter the weather

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  @larryschifferdecker8538Ай бұрын

  @@normanpaulife Great story. That's exactly why I'm afraid of the "dealer".

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  @shafferjoe1962Ай бұрын

  Great video Norm. Very low volume for some reason. I had to have my headphones up full just to hear you.

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  @andresaltecladoАй бұрын

  Wao man! I was needing a lot to check how to replace the IAC valve, this gave me all the hands-on view I needed to try it myself.

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  @normanpaulifeАй бұрын

  I wish you the best , if you have questions feel free to send a comment

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  @andresaltecladoАй бұрын

  @@normanpaulife Ive been having some issues with the truck turning off when I leave it go down to the IDLE, as well as when I turn on the air conditioner and I'm stopped, the engine just drop revs until turning off.

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  @JuanSanchez-ik7wxАй бұрын

  OMG you didnt really remove the entire throttle body to change the tps and IAC did you?

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  @normanpaulifeАй бұрын

  The TPS on the truck is on the bottom and completely inaccessible. Many others the TPS is on the top. It has Phillips head screws , “IF” it was possible to remove it with a right angle screwdriver or apex bit, the time it would and risk of stripping the screws would certainly not be worth it. If it was a bet , or a challenge I could probably do it. I was aircraft mechanic for 26 years in the Air Force , replaced much more challenging things because you can’t just remove a Jet Engine to replace a simple component.

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  @AAAA-ij3ws2 ай бұрын

  Thanks Sir, will this sensor shut off the engine?

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  @normanpaulife2 ай бұрын

  Please add additional information. Which sensor? What type of engine ? Year make model.

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  @stephenmcdermott44352 ай бұрын

  I am just in the process of refurbishing some of these calipers, very useful. Thanks

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  @normanpaulife2 ай бұрын

  I have another video on flushing the brake system (awaiting editing). I would encourage you to drain and flush the system to prevent the contaminants and moisture from breaking down your hard work. Wish you tremendous success! Thank you for your comment

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  @jackclement13943 ай бұрын

  growing a beard I see! nice video, will keep this in mind next time I install a deep well pump.

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  @normanpaulife3 ай бұрын

  I don’t shave on Vacation but I (still) Fix Everything…lol

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  @boredstudios3 ай бұрын

  Nice!

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  @normanpaulife3 ай бұрын

  Thanks , that was shot at the house in Maine ( on vacation )

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  @shafferjoe19623 ай бұрын

  Thanks Norm for another great video. I know a lot of people put the clamps on wrong. Great catch.

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  @normanpaulife3 ай бұрын

  It’s critical!!! There wasn’t even a safety rope

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  @samzank11873 ай бұрын

  common problems?

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  @normanpaulife3 ай бұрын

  EGR blockage, makes hard starts, poor fuel economy, rough idle, lack of power. You’d also want to check Exhaust Back Pressure Sensor , if the EGR is plugged up or full of carbon the EBPS and tube for blockage it’s closely related and very common. I have a video showing the tools and method to make it much easier.

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  @samzank11873 ай бұрын

  would it make my turbo sound like it’s working a lot harder?

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  @samzank11873 ай бұрын

  constant surging in boost, i mean it’s normal for her to surge but it just seems off, thank you for the help and info!!

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  @samzank11873 ай бұрын

  also side note, there is a little flat plate below the turbo kinda in front of it, has two screws on it but i have no clue what it’s called but it seems to have oil leaking, any help there?

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  @user-xw4wg5lo9x3 ай бұрын

  Just bought 86 but the car haven’t run in over 5 years so I’ve had change the fuel pump and fuel filter and new distributor cab and wires and there’s spark when you crank it but won’t start? Any suggesting

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  @normanpaulife3 ай бұрын

  Have you checked for spark ? The simplest way is use the coil wire and spare plug if you have one. If you have spark, you might try priming the engine with fuel in the intake. If the car has sat for many years - it’s most likely fuel related , but the ignition module is all completely within reason. The Fiero is very reliable car and I find it easy to fix . I have a long history with them , feel free to ask questions

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  @normanpaulife3 ай бұрын

  I should’ve mentioned. Are your spark plugs wet ? That’s two signs , yes you’re getting fuel and not getting spark.

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  @user-xw4wg5lo9x3 ай бұрын

  Thanks for the quick respond! Yes I did checked the spark plugs are new and there’s spark when i firing the engine and also I’ve tried put starter fluid into the throttle I did start for second then cut off

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  @jacobDDonyoutube3 ай бұрын

  Hey brother I have a 99 and it's hard to find a motor I was told I can only use years 99-2000 4.6 the motor it has now my wife drove with no oil and it locked would any of my parts be good to swap over

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  @normanpaulife3 ай бұрын

  If you ( like me ) purchase an engine from a junk yard , you’ll receive a long block, that’s the core engine and heads. You’ll need all the accessories from your engine , for example. Starter, alternator, fuel injection system, ignition system, AC, power steering etc. Don’t throw anything away until the new motor is running reliably! You’d be surprised what you can reuse especially hardware

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  @mikeing39243 ай бұрын

  Very good and detailed video series. Well done!!

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  @normanpaulife3 ай бұрын

  Thank you ! It’s nice to hear such positive feedback

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  @boredstudios3 ай бұрын

  Nice work!

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  @normanpaulife3 ай бұрын

  Thank you. One more to go in the seized brake caliper series

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  @Edward-tw5wz3 ай бұрын

  Mine had this issue. Mine was a striped wire that when wet from weather it wouldn't start.

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  @normanpaulife3 ай бұрын

  Glad you found the cause, and it’s an easy repair ! That’s the best kind

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  @brandonbonaccorso72353 ай бұрын

  Thanks so much for your help. I am going to start with the battery

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  @normanpaulife3 ай бұрын

  Be sure to have it tested by a reputable company First ! I wish you the best

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  @shafferjoe19624 ай бұрын

  Another great video Norm. Wish you had done a close up of the house clamp thing. The close up of the spring was great. Thank you

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  @normanpaulife4 ай бұрын

  That was unfortunately the best image I had of that technique, but I’m sure those who have the parts in hand can do it with little to no effort

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  @normanpaulife4 ай бұрын

  I did a similar trick on fuel line clamps

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  @jackclement13944 ай бұрын

  Great content Norman! Really enjoying this recent series about the Fiero. Keep up the great work!

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  @normanpaulife4 ай бұрын

  Thanks Jack , I had a hell of a bout with covid for a quite awhile but I’m back

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  @JoeMama-gs7rd4 ай бұрын

  I just finished replacing the push rod gasket on my old 4.9l and I followed the same procedures as you posted in this video. There was another video where a guy changed the same gasket, except he didnt remove the power steering pump, and I'm REALLY glad I did! It gave me so much more room to work with and let me feel more comfortable doing the work. It was definitely worth the time to remove it. I also suspended the a/c compressor with a ratchet strap hooked into an eyelet of the hood framing/support. Thanks for sharing this video!

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  @normanpaulife4 ай бұрын

  Thank you ! I was teaching my young cousin at the time. He had no experience so I was sure it would be a good opportunity to share with others like yourself

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  @workharder70904 ай бұрын

  10k views, less than 1k subscribers. I h8 ppl

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  @normanpaulife4 ай бұрын

  My most viewed video is over 25k , with over 200K in about 4 years, it’s a reasonable build up

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  @outlawt104 ай бұрын

  Did you have to get to top dead center?

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  @normanpaulife4 ай бұрын

  No, because I never turned the key ( rotated engine), changed the cam timing. If you have you’ll never to find TDC on compression by turning the engine and covering the spark hole with your thumb ( backyard mechanic method) or I use a remote starter switch with a compression tester to Get it close , but not past top dead center , then use a breaker bar to ease the engine over to TDC look at the piston with a strong light. Very good question by the way !!!!

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  @perrywaytrucking20774 ай бұрын

  Do you think this will apply to a 03 Lincoln town car swapping an engine?

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  @normanpaulife4 ай бұрын

  A Quick Look at the body style and I say “ yes I do”

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  @halfstep675 ай бұрын

  I saw one of these today at the local farm store. It is a monster. The Qt-54 looked small standing beside the QT-7.5. I have the QT-54 and it has been a great little compressor. I built an aftercooler for it, and it works very well. I also put a mag motor starter on it and an auto-drain and an hour meter. I am surprised that the QT-7.5 didn't have a filter/water separator between the aftercooler and the tank. It might be something to consider keeping any water from going into the tank. I am surprised that you don't have to call and inform the weather station when using your compressor. The big air sucker is bound to change the barometric pressure quite a bit. I enjoyed your video. It was well presented and informative.

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  @normanpaulife5 ай бұрын

  Thank you, I’ve been using it awhile and it’s my best friend

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  @greeniembush41065 ай бұрын

  Love your video and learn something and the jass music what the of the music? ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

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  @normanpaulife5 ай бұрын

  Now, I have to watch to video to find out which tune I used and the artist, I am certain it’s in the closing credits . But let’s go find out

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  @normanpaulife5 ай бұрын

  I double checked the music is Hyena by Inaequalis and Boston Landing blue dot sessions, both artists are on Spotify. More and similar music is included in my earlier video , Bronco Throttle Position Sensor video and LADY KILLERS, the parkour action comedy I have an updated Fiero brake repair series, in progress with several videos posted, and two in editing. ‘

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  @TheRealCreepinogie5 ай бұрын

  What if your codes say the TPS is out of voltage range after installing a new a new TPS?

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  @normanpaulife5 ай бұрын

  Double check your signal voltage, from your ECM, I Believe it’s the center pin and most likely 5 volts . If the input is high, you have an ECM ( computer ) problem that needs to be corrected first. Check the wires for opens, shorts to grounds and especially in your case a short to power !

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  @normanpaulife5 ай бұрын

  Also some not all TPS have adjustments and be certain it is installed correctly ( the detent is properly engaged) . And the rotation is correct ( original) direction

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  @tom181815 ай бұрын

  Awesome job. Clever thinking

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  @normanpaulife5 ай бұрын

  Thanks , necessity was the mother of invention

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  @shafferjoe19625 ай бұрын

  Another great video Norm. I wish you had done a close up of the second way to fill the bearing with grease. I could not see how you was filling the bearing. Could you do another video or add that close up footage to this video. Be blessed brother.

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  @normanpaulife5 ай бұрын

  The old fashioned way ? Cup you hand scrape the grease with the with the edge of the bearing cage method? Or the table top rub method ? I think all my old bearings have gone to scrap yard. I’ll do you one better, round up some bearings and I’ll teach you first hand , and we can record that !

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  @normanpaulife5 ай бұрын

  My next has been / is being delayed the narrator (me) has covid . I sound worse than a Charlie Brown telephone conversation.

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  @shafferjoe19625 ай бұрын

  @@normanpaulife it was the table to method. I have never seen that one done before. Please do a how to video on that.

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  @normanpaulife5 ай бұрын

  That’s a trick they use in the aircraft wheel shop for greasing large axle bearings, it works fast and flawlessly! And leaves very little clean up. If you find some bearings before I do we’ll shoot a detailed video of it , when the cameraman isn’t wearing nitrile gloves coated HTR grease that doesn’t like electronic equipment.

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  @thomasquinn55376 ай бұрын

  Nothing that you did would have stopped it for misfiring except the corrosion on the rotary cap and you should have just replaced it

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  @normanpaulife6 ай бұрын

  The truck belongs to a 17 year old ( at the time) his truck his decisions all the way. But it certainly ran much smoother, now he had more to fix its many ailments.

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  @sandleman30066 ай бұрын

  That's not the PCV. That's the crankcase breather.

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  @normanpaulife6 ай бұрын

  I think we are both describing the same thing. I haven’t rewatched the video , so I’m not certain what you referring to, but the crankcase breather is a circuit of the PCV ( positive crankcase ventilation) , old cars used to vent to atmosphere, but the PCV system feeds into the air intake through the breather ( filter) and burns the crankcase byproducts. The breather filter as old timers call ( myself included) is sold under the label PCV filter. I’ll bet the average 20 something parts plucker at the auto parts store does not know what a engine breather is …lol

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  @sandleman30066 ай бұрын

  @@normanpaulife PCV is at rear of valve cover with vacuum line going to vacuum port on intake. That's the crankcase breather going to air intake where it's attached to filter element. No worries.

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  @BigZaddy21126 ай бұрын

  Outstanding tutorial! I will follow the same steps to replace the U-Joints on my Astro Van...Thank you both!!

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  @normanpaulife6 ай бұрын

  Love it ! Best of Luck !!!!

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  @jackclement13946 ай бұрын

  Another great video from the IFE master himself!!!

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  @normanpaulife6 ай бұрын

  Damn Jack you’re on it !!!! I don’t even think the HD version is processed yet

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  @jackclement13946 ай бұрын

  @@normanpaulife i am your number one fan

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  @jackclement13946 ай бұрын

  great work Norman! hope you are staying warm in these cold winter days. I'm sure you are glad you have heated wiper fluid...

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  @normanpaulife6 ай бұрын

  Jack I am considering adding one to my new truck ! It’s a 2024 Expedition Limited Max , but the lines are insulated, not sure how effective it would be .

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  @rotarycomptech6 ай бұрын

  The best series of compressor that Quincy makes is the QR series QT stands for Quincy Taiwan that’s where that pump was made but the rest of it I’m pretty sure what the exception of maybe the pressure switch was made in the United States

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  @normanpaulife6 ай бұрын

  I believe it’s made in USA but some components are outsourced, the pressure for example is I’m certain, because mine was leaking and they sent me replacement and the main tube was loose. When I discussed it with Quincy Tech , they said it’s brought in that way and installed, without checking the QC of the part

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  @Tee0087 ай бұрын

  Nice video, your work is way better than a rockauto reman. It would be cool if you did a 84 fiero 4 cylinder distributor, that one is known to be a pain, even worse when it get moist out and refuses to work. I updated to the later 86 fiero distrubutor which was more sealed.

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  @normanpaulife7 ай бұрын

  I owned an 84 4 cylinder and 85 also but I don’t recall distributor problems. Here’s a simple trick for distributors ( 4 cylinder) with moisture problems. Cut the finger tips off a rubber glove and slip it over the cap and run the wires through the fingers and the coil through the thumb and secure it with cable ties . I had to use than on my wife’s Mazda GLC that was very susceptible to moisture in the distributor. They used to sell wire drier once upon a time for that also. If I had an ( found ) an 84 distributor I would rebuild it.

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  @Tee0087 ай бұрын

  @normanpaulife I might have one for you to check out, would probably make a nice short informational video. I've had several 84 distributors have this same problem, the one where a chip on a wire is bolted in the distributor. And the ignition module connections are not sealed, and the rotor cap is held down by spring arms. Always thought it was the pickup coil that went bad in those.

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  @jackclement13947 ай бұрын

  This is a great, informative video. Fantastic work once again Norman. Hope you have a great New Year

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  @normanpaulife7 ай бұрын

  Thanks Jack. It was only the second brake line I ever bent, can you imagine if I had a little more experience and better tubing bender …

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  @normanpaulife7 ай бұрын

  Jack I’m planning another short video hopefully by New Year’s

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  @normanpaulife7 ай бұрын

  Did you notice a furry make an appearance in the video …. Did ya ?

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  @gennadykozovoy7 ай бұрын

  Perfect work, I'm impressed. Greets from Germany

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  @normanpaulife7 ай бұрын

  That’s friggen Awesome! I always wanted to visit Germany besides my stop at Frankfort (airport). I have another to be posted in the next couple days.

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  @johnbennett68877 ай бұрын

  Hi Norman, how did you diagnose that the TPS and IAC were bad to begin with? Seems like those same symptoms you listed could also be caused by bad ignition parts, so you probably ruled that stuff out somehow. Could you let me know. I have a rough idle on my 96 and trying to come up with a plan for repair. Thanks.

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  @normanpaulife7 ай бұрын

  Rule out the ignition first, by testing or replacing, that engine was a brand new rebuild. I tested the TPS with with a volt meter, the tps is variable resistor, as the throttle is opened and voltage moves linearly. If it drops, flat spots etc it’s bad. The IAC is a choke , If the truck runs rich or stalls after warm up etc it good indication your IAC is sticky. IAC is a motor

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  @johnbennett68877 ай бұрын

  @@normanpaulife Awesome. Makes sense. Thanks.

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  @normanpaulife7 ай бұрын

  Be sure to test your fuel pressure, for leaking injectors or faulty fuel pressure regulator

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  @johnbennett68877 ай бұрын

  @@normanpaulife Is there a schroeder valve where I can plug in a fuel pressure gauge? I just bought this Bronco yesterday so i am still pretty ignorant.

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  @daltondunn78567 ай бұрын

  Vibration at highway speed is also attributable to the steering damper, I am sure the tie rods needed replacement but they work in concert with the steering damper to help the car track straight. Small ammounts of bump steer (if not taken care of by the damper) will cause reverberations that are made worse by the play in the tie rods (and ball joints for that matter). Great video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

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  @normanpaulife7 ай бұрын

  Yes , the steering damper is the first thing to replace , it’s faster, easier and cheaper, most prone to wear. I had changed ( fairly recently) that’s why I reinstalled it. Great points ! The last piece of the puzzle is the steering rack lash adjustment I’m saving that for another video ( someday when it’s warm again).

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  @shafferjoe19627 ай бұрын

  Another great video Norm...

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  @normanpaulife7 ай бұрын

  Thanks , more to folllow

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  @jackclement13947 ай бұрын

  Really awesome, informative and step by step for automotive enthusiast

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  @normanpaulife7 ай бұрын

  Thanks Jack, more one of a kind methods for my next ( installation video) in the series.

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  @jcmusco8 ай бұрын

  Nice rebuild on the calipers. I have done mine yrs ago. My car now rolls out of my garage. No stuck calipers any more.

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  @normanpaulife8 ай бұрын

  Thank you, I appreciate the feedback

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  @jcmusco8 ай бұрын

  I purchased a Cardone distributor in. Installed a new acdelco ignition module with computer heat sink Paiste. The original is crap, but you did a good job.

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  @normanpaulife8 ай бұрын

  Thank you. Did you get the original ( stamped steel) or the updated ( cast iron) reluctor?

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  @larryschifferdecker85388 ай бұрын

  Are you having any trouble finding quality parts for the 1986 Fiero? I am occasionally disappointed with the choices I have for the 2001 Dodge Ram.

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  @normanpaulife8 ай бұрын

  No, not at all, specialty parts are often sourced from the Fiero Store

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  @jackclement13948 ай бұрын

  Looking good, Norman! I'd be interested in a video about how you made your warmed-wiper fluid system. Winter is on the way...

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  @normanpaulife8 ай бұрын

  Ok, I’m driving the Fiero , the system I made has been in service on the Fiero since 1988 ! Without issues such as leaks, or crack windshield that is questions I get asked

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  @smokeskull9 ай бұрын

  When they are truly stuck open you find lots of round balls of carbon in the valve and in the bottom of the intake. I start the motor with valve removed to blow all the loose carbon out of the intake or it will likely jam open again soon. Good tip about the brake fluid.

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  @normanpaulife9 ай бұрын

  I found it accidentally years ago, it’s fantastic carbon remover, it even removes coked oil from valve and timing covers , oil pans , even pistons

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  @normanpaulife9 ай бұрын

  I’m currently soaking a chainsaw chain to soften the baked on pitch , it even lubricated the stiffened chain.

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  @riotsquadt.v289 ай бұрын

  Wow great job on this video. You definitely gained another subscriber

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  @normanpaulife9 ай бұрын

  I definitely appreciate it ! I spontaneously did that job to help my young cousin see he had the talents to fix up his dads hand me down truck, and it worked , he’s been fixing it ever since ( sometimes with pointers ) on his own.