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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH Today, 10:19 AM
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Posted By 78w72
Cant comment on concours resto or 100% original...

Cant comment on concours resto or 100% original paint... but Ive always used a satin black, its not too flat & not too glossy & looks very close to original mid to later 2nd gen years. Many different...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 09:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 472
Posted By 78w72
Agree on running an aux cooler with the radiator...

Agree on running an aux cooler with the radiator cooler... ALL aux cooler companies suggest to run the aux after the rad cooler, lets the rad cooler remove most the heat first (or heat the fluid when...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 09:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 208
Posted By 78w72
Are you sure the leak is coming from the...

Are you sure the leak is coming from the bolt/hole itself? Or trickling down from higher up? Many times it can be the gasket itself where the corners meet the timing cover gasket or even the front...
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts WANTED 06-16-2024, 11:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 112
Posted By 78w72
PM sent

PM sent
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts WANTED 06-15-2024, 10:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 112
Posted By 78w72
I should have some of these brackets, will check...

I should have some of these brackets, will check later today & PM you.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 06-15-2024, 10:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 142
Posted By 78w72
1970-74ish have the fuel lines on the passenger...

1970-74ish have the fuel lines on the passenger side, all later year pontiac engine 2nd gen firebirds have the fuel lines on the driver side... totally different routing.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 06-14-2024, 10:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 142
Posted By 78w72
I can check my 81 pacecar but im pretty sure the...

I can check my 81 pacecar but im pretty sure the lines are the same as other mid to late 70's 2nd gens with pontiac engines. Can you take a pic of the area youre describing so im know what to look...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-14-2024, 10:05 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,309
Posted By 78w72
Thats good your hose is still stiff.... lol! In...

Thats good your hose is still stiff.... lol! In my experience reinforced fuel hose is pretty strong & wont collapse under the weak vac of pcv... ive even used it for many years on auto trans for the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-13-2024, 10:14 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,309
Posted By 78w72
Hope you can figure this out along with the rms...

Hope you can figure this out along with the rms or pan gasket leak.

Regarding the valve cover grommets, I use the same ones you have on my 78 400 engine, the slot in them is not razor thin, its...
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts FOR SALE 06-12-2024, 10:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 163
Posted By 78w72
What year 2nd gen is that for?

What year 2nd gen is that for?
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-11-2024, 09:59 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,396
Posted By 78w72
Just an FYI for you on the BFG warranty, it is...

Just an FYI for you on the BFG warranty, it is for 6 years so your dates should qualify under their warranty as cosmetic defects. Its worth a call if you still have the tires, if the frontline reps...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-08-2024, 10:11 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,751
Posted By 78w72
I have the 7qt milodon pan too, it uses the same...

I have the 7qt milodon pan too, it uses the same older 3 prong U seal as the older late 60's pans vs the later 70's pans with 5 prongs. The later U seals are better than the older ones, from what...
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts FOR SALE 06-07-2024, 11:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 210
Posted By 78w72
Wasnt 1974 still the 8K tach?

Wasnt 1974 still the 8K tach?
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 06-07-2024, 11:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 475
Posted By 78w72
Nice intake, looks great polished. Just an...

Nice intake, looks great polished.

Just an FYI on the date, looks to be a service replacement (SR) bought over the counter in 1979.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-07-2024, 10:04 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,751
Posted By 78w72
Hi Rich. Sorry to hear youre still dealing with...

Hi Rich. Sorry to hear youre still dealing with the leak, we discussed this last year on emails & I still say its the pan "U" gasket causing the drips. The thick cork gasket and ultra black will...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-07-2024, 09:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 806
Posted By 78w72
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Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-05-2024, 10:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,336
Posted By 78w72
Ok, was just curious why the 2 different...

Ok, was just curious why the 2 different accounts.

Best advice for your oil needs is to read the owners manual & use what it recommends. If you arent trying to put a band aid on other problems...
Forum: Interior TECH 06-04-2024, 10:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 186
Posted By 78w72
Cant comment on "oxidation" of vinyl parts, are...

Cant comment on "oxidation" of vinyl parts, are you sure its not actual color fading or vinyl deterioration or other issues like mildew etc?

Aside from major issues like fading or deterioration,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-04-2024, 10:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 601
Posted By 78w72
I have never used a load leveler when pulling or...

I have never used a load leveler when pulling or installing engines or engine/trans together, I may not have done as many as some on here but have pulled & installed a lot over the years of my own...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-04-2024, 09:58 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,336
Posted By 78w72
Are you the same member that posted the original...

Are you the same member that posted the original question??

Trans fluid will NOT clean the engine any better than normal oil, there are almost no detergents in it & also no anti wear additives,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-03-2024, 10:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,336
Posted By 78w72
Need more info on the engine to determine the oil...

Need more info on the engine to determine the oil weight, what everyone else is running is irrelevant to your engine. If its stock or a stock type rebuild it probably has stock type clearances and...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 05-30-2024, 10:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 933
Posted By 78w72
Just pointing out what it says... if it can be...

Just pointing out what it says... if it can be modified, great. Otherwise it says only fits CC.
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 05-30-2024, 09:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 933
Posted By 78w72
Says only for cold case radiators... great for...

Says only for cold case radiators... great for those with the CC but apparently wont fit for other rad's.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 05-26-2024, 09:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 210
Posted By 78w72
Cant help with the codes for export cars but I...

Cant help with the codes for export cars but I know the 1981 export turbo cars used the 1980 engine set up without the CCC computer system, should be the same codes as USA pace cars. I can check my...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-25-2024, 10:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 282
Posted By 78w72
Yes I recall seeing or reading the made in...

Yes I recall seeing or reading the made in canada.

Many of the aftermarket tanks for these cars, such as the tanks inc one have the 2 piece filler neck with the rubber sleeve, mine is 1 piece...
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