I glad I could help. I’m thankful I don’t have your PTO Cable problem. I bought one during some of my repairs, but didn’t need it. My current problem is I’m waiting on a tensioner pulley to come in the mail. I started hearing a new squeaky sound when the blade is engaged. Within about 15 minutes the belt had come off and the pulley was laying beside the lawnmower. I thought I just put that thing on maybe 2 years ago, but my eBay purchase history has it at 5 years ago.
Buddy of mine had a brand new one in high school it was the black WS6 version with 6 speed manual! That car would fly! He took me up to 160mph in like little over a 1/4 a mile! We had a new Z/28 96 model and it was quick but not quite as quick as the fire hawk! The ram air hood helped a lot I think! They was both fast but the Pontiac was just a tad quicker!
@@cartalk5585figured it out. Lever arm was smashing into the brake conduit leading back to the battery. Got that out of the way and also unplugged another safety sensor.
Thank you, but just remove the lock part from the lid and place in the hole it works fine goes thru all cycles. Put in safe place and that's it no wires cut just remove 2 screws that hold in and place inside like it would normally look close lid if like or leave open and it will work fine.
You are very welcome. I had to dig for it myself and found a few pics. The shop I use had done it before but was having trouble with belt routing. I showed the owner a picture on my phone, and he was like, oh ok, no problem.
I have the opposite problem, the lid won’t work and the motor is constantly keeping the lock pulled in! I need help because I can’t even start a load!!!!
If your canister is clogged, disconnecting and plugging the line would result in the same engine performance. My money is on your ignition control module overheating.
I plugged the vacuum line and put an air filter on the vapor line. It cranks and runs much better now. Removed purge valve and an no longer connected to canister.
I bought a 1996 Z28 SS #2304 back in 2016 for $2900. I love my car, I put it into car shows, it's far from perfect but I still win awards. I installed long tube headers, deleted the cats, obviously I took it into a mechanic and had him shut off the O2 sensors, had him program the fans to kick on earlier, adjust the transmission shift points and put on a flowmaster muffler on. My Camaro has been pretty reliable.
I’ve always assumed that cars need to be in super great shape to win at car shows. That’s an awesome price for that car, but everything has gotten so much more expensive now.? What motor is in that Z? My daughter got a 99 Firehawk this year with the 5.7, American Racing long tube headers, Flowmaster exhaust. I love driving that car.
It's the stock 5.7, I've just installed some bolt on's. It all Depends on the car show. If you enter car shows, some of them have different categories.....for example, The best of each decade, the best rat rod and so on. Presentation plays a role as well. 1972 had been the last year of the SS Camaro, it had not returned to The Camaro until 1996 as The Z28 SS. So, basically, a 24 year hiatus. Each SS has a plaque on the center console with a production #. Mine is #2304. There were roughly 2400 produced. I uploaded my car, so you can look at it.
Looking in an old Chilton’s and it shows the fuse box and a list of items. It says U Fuse - fuel pump, but there isn’t a U show on the diagram. Is it the fuse that is under the hood on passenger side fender close to coolant reservoir?
You know I can’t say. The blinker was doing its weird thing they do when the bulb doesn’t work. I was parked, turned the signal on, and check front and rear to see where the bulb was bad. I guess you tried a new bulb. Is the socket bad? The sockets on my 97 RS got cooked over time, but those are the yellow lens driving markers and they are on a lot. It’s the same bulb.
I have 3, V6 Camaros, 87, 91, 97. I honestly don’t like the standard hood on the 4th Gen firebirds. If you have a V6, I assume you have a 3.8 car. That’s a great running V6.
I really wish I had an answer for you. We have extra vehicles and we stay so stinking busy. My wife has been using the 06 Impala instead. I take the 2010 Impala out for a drive every few weeks.
Yeah, it was a first for me! I was messing with the timing trying to get it right. I was never going to get it right, half of the injectors weren’t working. 😡 There was a fuse blown.
Yep I had the same issue too. I just replaced the PTO cable and it worked. I started to mow about 500 ft and the mower stopped. I tried starting it and nothing. Swapped out the battery, nothing. Investigated to see if there was some sensor. Looked at your video and I too noticed my engagement handle was more loose. Pulled back the lever and I was able to start the mower. Got many places on my property I need to disengage and reverse, so hope it won’t be an issue. Can’t try to mow until tomorrow, it’s 91 degrees right now where I’m at. Thanks for the video
@@mr2xtc glad my video helped you. Are you going to look into getting a spring and just fight it until you have time to put it on? My grass needs cutting to, it’s just been hard to have time to.
@@cartalk5585 replaced the PTO cable spring combo and it immediately felt loose. Looking at other video. Not sure how to tighten the tension. Or if there is a sensor that cutting the engine because of the looseness. Have to hold the handle to start and back up. Bit of a pain to do so.
The 3.8 has been a good dependable motor. It’s got some good pep to it. It’s so much better than that weak 3.1 in my 91 Camaro. At almost 200,000 I’ve had some issues here and there. One annoying thing is I feel like I loose a plug wire to soon every once in a while. I use AC Delco wires and I usually change to whole set when it happens. As I type this I find myself thinking, I wonder if it’s the same plug wire every time?
That's a beautiful car man. I had a 96 RS. It was a red convertible with jet black interior (not that graphite color). Some lady turned through traffic and I hit her on the broad side. Her insurance paid and I got it fixed but 3 days after that some kid literally set my car on fire. I still have those pictures. Crazy 😢. I ended up buying a '95 Z28 convertible and just just setting it up for speed and drivability.
Thanks, dude, the kid setting it on fire is crazy. It sounds like you like to have your hair in the wind. I’ve always assumed that convertibles weren’t very weather friendly. Heat, cold, rain, how do they do? Last time I drove a convertible was over 25 years ago. I rented a convertible mustang when I got married. I didn’t want anyone messing with my 87 Camaro, fresh paint.
I have a white 1996 Formula LT1 6 speed that I bought from the original owner used in 1999 with 50k miles. While I've owed it I've had to overhaul the transmission, replace head gaskets and radiator, and other odds and ends and it now has over 235k miles and still running strong. Only modifications I've done are installed an upper strut stabilizer bar, flowmaster mufflers, and a 7" ATOTO radio with carplay/android auto/backup camera/hands-free calling, etc. Firebirds Forever!!!
I was about 20 years old and I saw in the grocery parking lot a 67 Mustang for sale. The guy who owned it was a year under me in school. We loved each other’s cars. Only by accident my 87 Camaro sport coupe and his 67 Mustang were the same dark blue, same Mangles 5 star rims, white letter tires. They perfectly complemented each other. I called my dad and wanted to know if he could help me get it. He said sure, but you can’t have both. 🤦🏻♂️ That was the end of that.
I have a 2000 Firebird in black. I love it. Currently at 197,000 miles. Id love to get it fully restored one day. It has some nicks and dings here and there and the dash is cracked. I want the Ram Air hood though... its my favorite.
Head light gears are easy to replace. Just make sure to get brass replacement gears. They sell the replacement kit at several part supplies. GO for it!
@@cartalk5585 Yeah the OEM's are a white plastic vinyl material i believe. I replaced mine with the brass 12 years ago and not a problem since. Its just a round gear about the size of an oreo cookie from what I remember.
you like the nostril blend of the Firehawk but I prefer the raised elevation of the ram-air scoops. the Firehawk is smooth and tame while the WS6 remains aggressive and rowdy.
The comment at the gas station I’ve heard a few times. Nice IROC, or I had an IROC just like that 🙄🤦🏻♂️ 4th gen’s are good cars too. We have a 97 RS, 2nd one, the first one was T Boned right after it was paid for. My wife loved that car. She says she misses her leather. My daughter just got a 99 firehawk recently.
Did they change the door panels in 99? I’ve always had 3rd and 4th gen Camaros. 4th gen lost the raccoon eyes in 98 but some of the interior changed in 97.
@cartalk5585 I don't know if they changed it but my neighbor also has a 1998 trans am convertible and a 1998 trans am t tops ws6 no door panel cracks. I don't believe it is a coincidence.
Great ride. I have a 1995 Firebird Formula and recently got it. So far it needs a little work like new headlight motors, exhaust system, and a paint job, but drives really great outside of those issues.
