What did you do with your Trans Am today?

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06-13-2012, 08:34 AM
bhunter0830

http://i1256.photobucket.com/albums/...ntakePaper.jpg Pulled this out of the #6 inlet between the intake manifold and block. I'm sure that's not supposed to there.
http://i1256.photobucket.com/albums/...alleyCover.jpgLooks like I have some cleaning up to do!
http://i1256.photobucket.com/albums/...ter/intake.jpg
06-13-2012, 05:57 PM
bhunter0830

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Originally Posted by bhunter0830

Pulled this out of the #6 inlet between the intake manifold and block. I'm sure that's not supposed to there.
Looks like I have some cleaning up to do!

The clean up
http://i1256.photobucket.com/albums/...BlockClean.jpg
06-13-2012, 06:20 PM
pajeff02

Drove the Trans Am to work and through the course of the day had three separate people stop to admire her and ask questions.
06-14-2012, 12:59 PM
bhunter0830

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Originally Posted by bhunter0830

The clean up

Removed the broken OPSU, installed the new one. Pulled out the old KS and harness and replaced with new. Pulled the junk PCV system and replaced with a new one. Next step is to get the clean intake reinstalled along with fuel rails, TB and air lid. Hopefully my PCM will be back from Frost and we can fire Ron Burgundy back up!
06-14-2012, 01:26 PM
98TransAmWs-6

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Originally Posted by bhunter0830

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Originally Posted by bhunter0830

The clean up

Removed the broken OPSU, installed the new one. Pulled out the old KS and harness and replaced with new. Pulled the junk PCV system and replaced with a new one. Next step is to get the clean intake reinstalled along with fuel rails, TB and air lid. Hopefully my PCM will be back from Frost and we can fire Ron Burgundy back up!

I would put some silicon gasket maker around the very edge of the boots for the ks, to prevent water from entering and rusting them out.
06-14-2012, 01:34 PM
bhunter0830

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Originally Posted by 98TransAmWs-6

I would put some silicon gasket maker around the very edge of the boots for the ks, to prevent water from entering and rusting them out.

The old ones looked like new when I pulled them out and the new harness fit in snug. I had to get some good pressure on them to get them sealed in good. I will put some silicone on them later tonight.

Thanks for the heads up!
06-14-2012, 03:04 PM
fbodyNATION

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Originally Posted by cpop98ws6

Polished my wheels tonight.

looks great are they polished aluminum or chrome if they are polished what did you polish them with?
06-14-2012, 03:13 PM
cpop98ws6

Thanks, they are polished aluminum. I stipped the clear off and then used Chemical Guys Metal Shine Polish and Protection with a mini foam pad.
06-14-2012, 03:23 PM
fbodyNATION

wanted to drive it,but it rained today
http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/...5/IMAG2298.jpg
http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/...5/IMAG2297.jpg
06-14-2012, 03:26 PM
fbodyNATION

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Originally Posted by cpop98ws6

Thanks, they are polished aluminum. I stipped the clear off and then used Chemical Guys Metal Shine Polish and Protection with a mini foam pad.

i hate the polished aluminum i wish mine were chrome,what did you strip them with?
06-14-2012, 03:32 PM
fbodyNATION

darn passenger side visor fell off,im thinking about leaving them both off,i think it looks better w/o the visors anyway,what you guys think?
http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/...5/IMAG2296.jpg
06-14-2012, 03:33 PM
cpop98ws6

I wish mine were chrome too, would be so much easier to maintain. I used Rust-Oleum aircraft remover in an aerosol can.
06-14-2012, 03:36 PM
fbodyNATION

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Originally Posted by cpop98ws6

I wish mine were chrome too, would be so much easier to maintain. I used Rust-Oleum aircraft remover in an aerosol
can.

was it hard to remove the clear coat? i probably let someone else do it,i might mess it up LoL!
06-14-2012, 03:40 PM
cpop98ws6

Not hard at all, just spray it on and let it sit for a few minutes. You will see the clear coat start to bubble then just wash it off. I took my wheels off to do it so I didn't get any stripper on my paint.
06-14-2012, 04:02 PM
98TransAmWs-6

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Originally Posted by bhunter0830

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Originally Posted by 98TransAmWs-6

I would put some silicon gasket maker around the very edge of the boots for the ks, to prevent water from entering and rusting them out.

The old ones looked like new when I pulled them out and the new harness fit in snug. I had to get some good pressure on them to get them sealed in good. I will put some silicone on them later tonight.

Thanks for the heads up!

No problem, figured I would let you know since you had the intake off already. Nothing worse than washing your engine or something and then getting a knock sensor failure code. And having to replace the ks and put the sealant on.
06-14-2012, 04:49 PM
silverWS6

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Originally Posted by fbodyNATION

darn passenger side visor fell off,im thinking about leaving them both off,i think it looks better w/o the visors anyway,what you guys think?

I like it, I'm gonna do the same thing :yup:
06-14-2012, 04:55 PM
98TransAmWs-6

^^ Agree, I need to find some plate or something I can use that makes it clean look like the car never had visors.
06-14-2012, 05:14 PM
cpop98ws6

They make them in black or silver.
82-02 Camaro/Firebird Billet Aluminum Sun Visor Delete Plate Brackets Pair
06-15-2012, 09:00 AM
98TransAmWs-6

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Originally Posted by cpop98ws6

They make them in black or silver.
82-02 Camaro/Firebird Billet Aluminum Sun Visor Delete Plate Brackets Pair

I like the black ones!
06-15-2012, 02:16 PM
silverWS6

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Originally Posted by 98TransAmWs-6

^^ Agree, I need to find some plate or something I can use that makes it clean look like the car never had visors.

I'm gonna try and cover the middle hole with some bondo or something similar, sand it down to a soft finish and then paint it black, but I gotta wait for my car :lol: