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Forum: The Body Shop TECH 07-15-2005, 12:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 674
Posted By RRF
What about stripping an original hood decal, that...

What about stripping an original hood decal, that has deteriated to the point where it is flaking off, and taking the paint with it?

Sand, scrape,strip or media blast?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-06-2005, 12:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 354
Posted By RRF
It is the original turbo 350 that came with the...

It is the original turbo 350 that came with the '81 4.9L Turbo engine.

I read somewhere the turbo 350's that came with the 4.9L turbo engines were a "heavy-duty" version to handle the increased...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-06-2005, 10:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 354
Posted By RRF
What do I need to know about Torque Convertors? ...

What do I need to know about Torque Convertors?

Do they wear out?
How can I tell if one should be replaced?

I currently run the original torque convertor and turbo 350 on my '81 T/A, but I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-08-2005, 09:40 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,619
Posted By RRF
Before you get carried away... First remove...

Before you get carried away...

First remove and inspect the battery cables. Flex the cable to check for stiffness which will indicate corrosion under the wire jacket. Replace with new cables if...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 04-08-2005, 09:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 927
Posted By RRF
That color looks like my '81 TA. Color code...

That color looks like my '81 TA.

Color code is L77, sometimes called Dark Maple Metallichttp://ca.geocities.com/[email protected]/81TA2.jpg
Forum: Exhaust TECH 08-17-2004, 10:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 667
Posted By RRF
..gee, I always thought "port matching" referred...

..gee, I always thought "port matching" referred to matching the actual ports to each other...ie: grinding required. So I am on the right track..

The blue Felpro gaskets have the metal...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 08-17-2004, 09:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 667
Posted By RRF
I am in the middle of re & re my RAIII exhaust...

I am in the middle of re & re my RAIII exhaust manifolds. Last install I did not use any gasket, just thin smear of exhaust sealer, and bolted it up. No leaks for a couple years.

This time I have...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 08-17-2004, 09:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 667
Posted By RRF
I am in the middle of re & re my RAIII exhaust...

I am in the middle of re & re my RAIII exhaust manifolds. Last install I did not use any gasket, just thin smear of exhaust sealer, and bolted it up. No leaks for a couple years.

This time I have...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 05-11-2004, 07:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 722
Posted By RRF
Yes I figured that, but it may be better than...

Yes I figured that, but it may be better than pulling the whole engine out. I tried lifting the block on one side but still could not get leverage on some of the RAIII bolts.
Forum: Exhaust TECH 05-10-2004, 02:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 722
Posted By RRF
I have an exhaust manifold leak with the RAIII...

I have an exhaust manifold leak with the RAIII repro's on a '73 400 block 4X heads. Since I also have to replace intake manifold gaskets and the valley pan bolt grommets, will the heads remove with...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 05-10-2004, 02:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 722
Posted By RRF
I have an exhaust manifold leak with the RAIII...

I have an exhaust manifold leak with the RAIII repro's on a '73 400 block 4X heads. Since I also have to replace intake manifold gaskets and the valley pan bolt grommets, will the heads remove with...
Forum: Suspension TECH 03-22-2004, 08:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 186
Posted By RRF
Anyone know the size of a front sway bar on a '81...

Anyone know the size of a front sway bar on a '81 Transam WS6?
Forum: Suspension TECH 03-22-2004, 08:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 186
Posted By RRF
Anyone know the size of a front sway bar on a '81...

Anyone know the size of a front sway bar on a '81 Transam WS6?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-16-2003, 08:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 240
Posted By RRF
I have one of these quadrajets with the slotted...

I have one of these quadrajets with the slotted secondaries, and have seen it written that these were high performance models.

Does anyone know Which year/models of cars came with these carbs?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-16-2003, 08:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 240
Posted By RRF
I have one of these quadrajets with the slotted...

I have one of these quadrajets with the slotted secondaries, and have seen it written that these were high performance models.

Does anyone know Which year/models of cars came with these carbs?
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 10-02-2002, 07:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 261
Posted By RRF
well...Air could be in the near future ...

well...Air could be in the near future /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

And I am willing to sand the card down to metal. The hood decal is so old it has engrained itself into the paint and as it...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 10-01-2002, 10:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 261
Posted By RRF
I figure I can save some money by stripping my...

I figure I can save some money by stripping my 2nd Gen T/A to bare metal myself.
What type of primer should I spray on the bare metal to protect it until it is ready to go to shop for any body work...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 10-01-2002, 10:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 261
Posted By RRF
I figure I can save some money by stripping my...

I figure I can save some money by stripping my 2nd Gen T/A to bare metal myself.
What type of primer should I spray on the bare metal to protect it until it is ready to go to shop for any body work...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 09-15-2002, 11:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 337
Posted By RRF
If you have Ram Air 3 manifolds, you know what a...

If you have Ram Air 3 manifolds, you know what a pain it is to tighten the one bolt at port 7.

What tool(s) have you found to work the best when working on these manifolds?

Personally, I found...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 09-15-2002, 11:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 337
Posted By RRF
If you have Ram Air 3 manifolds, you know what a...

If you have Ram Air 3 manifolds, you know what a pain it is to tighten the one bolt at port 7.

What tool(s) have you found to work the best when working on these manifolds?

Personally, I found...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 09-13-2002, 03:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 778
Posted By RRF
Good luck finding Pontiac parts suppliers in TO ...

Good luck finding Pontiac parts suppliers in TO :(
Forum: Exhaust TECH 09-11-2002, 11:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 861
Posted By RRF
I have an old article from HPP around here called...

I have an old article from HPP around here called "Header Headaches" or something, that gave a step by step process for installing Hooker Super Comps. It involved placing the gaskets on the heads,...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 09-09-2002, 01:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 422
Posted By RRF
Let's see... I put a '73 400 in my '81 TTA, went...

Let's see... I put a '73 400 in my '81 TTA, went with Hooker Super Comp headers and then switched to the Ram Air III's Cast headers, which are '70 reproductions, since I had a '70 intake also.
I had...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 09-01-2002, 10:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 779
Posted By RRF
I have a lot of miles on since I bought the RA...

I have a lot of miles on since I bought the RA III aftermarket cast headers, and this is the first leak. But I still have the blue metal Fel-Pro gaskets that came with it, so I am wondering it I am...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 08-30-2002, 01:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 779
Posted By RRF
I am curious to how many members use a gasket...

I am curious to how many members use a gasket with cast manifolds or not. (RA III aftermarket)

I did not use them when I installed the manifolds a couple of years ago. Now I have a leak at the...
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