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Topic: 85 fiero

Posted By: synn007
Subject: 85 fiero
Date Posted: 14 March 2009 at 6:28am

Hey my first time here and it looks like a great site with lots of helpful info on here. I dont have a fiero yet, Im looking at one and its a 85 fiero with a 2.8v6 4spd. I wanna know if you guys have any info on problem areas to look for before buying, other than the obvious tires,cosmetics and accessories.Any info would be great. THanks

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Posted By: Capt Fiero
Date Posted: 14 March 2009 at 11:02am

The only odd thing to check is listen for a cracked exhaust manifold. It will sound like a tick or old sewing machine sound. If there is a cracked exhaust. The repair could end up being over $1000. 1 in 2 cars that need the exhaust manifold removed end up with a busted stud in the head. When that happens the head has to come off. Which means an entire head job on a motor.

Aside from that, you are pretty much fine. Look for rust around the battery box, under the trunk carpet. Give all the wheels a good shake to check for loose ball joints or bearings. Take it for a drive and note how it shifts. Hard to shift is OK that is usually just hyd issue. However if it is easy to shift, but grinds into gear its more a problem with the trans and possible shot synchros. This is more of an issue with the 5spd cars than the 4spd cars.

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Capt Fiero
88 Fiero GT 5spd V6
Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd.