The Rebuild of my 4.9 GT
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Topic: The Rebuild of my 4.9 GT
Posted By: Capt Fiero
Subject: The Rebuild of my 4.9 GT
Date Posted: 15 May 2008 at 8:25am
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Blair asked me to post a resurrection thread of my 85GT.
So here is the start of it. A little background first. The car is an 85GT that I have owned since I was 17. That's 15 years I have owned the car. Went through 4 different 2.8's-2.9's. Rebuilt and modified the V6's to death. Car had an auto when I bought it, I converted it to 4spd when I did the first 2.9 V6, then converted it to a 5spd when I did the 4.9 V8. I am on my 6th trans axle. I found clutches to be almost as hard to keep together, this is my 3rd clutch on the V8. My last clutch was a V8 Archie Centerforce that I exploded. This time we are installing a Clutchnet 6 puck Race Clutch. I had a few issues putting it back together. I was installing one of the 4 bolts on the rear trans bracket and stripped on out. Due to the fact that Isuzu trans axles in my case are a disposable item. I figured I would just grab a larger steel bolt and force thread it into the aluminum case. I grabbed my impact gun started the bolt set the gun to max and pulled the trigger. It shot in so fast I could not believe it. Then when inspecting it, I found out why it shot in so fast. Where the bolt goes in, it split the case wide open. FRACK FRACK FRACK. So I pulled the bolt back out. Mixed up a batch of 2 part epoxy, filled the bolt with expoxy, then filled the bolt hole with epoxy, smearing it all over the crack and put the bolt back in. I let it harden over night. I don't plan on this trans lasting more than about 6 months at best anyways. Well enough chatter here are the pics of the car coming back together. Scan of Clutch Invoice 
Pics of new Clutch disc. 
Clutch installed 
New Isuzu going in. 
Bad Isuzu 
Note the missing input shaft sleeve. Its laying on the bottom of the bell housing. 
Engine in the dropped position 
Trans Installed 
Engine and trans finally back up in the car. 
Kinda see the side exit exhaust pipe. 
All tucked up nice and neat. 
Ya its on the ground 
WooHoo, my motor is back in its correct place. 
------------- Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
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Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 15 May 2008 at 10:15am
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So on the road this weekend?...good driving times all ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: Capt Fiero
Date Posted: 16 May 2008 at 4:04pm
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Well I am out working on it now. Everything is hooked up aside from battery. All the lines are hooked up and double checked the hose clamps.
Need to install the oil filter. Fill it up with coolant, hook up the battery and see if it fires up. If she fires, I will start setting up the clutch hydraulics and see if she will move under her own power. If everything is going really good. Maybe slight chance I might throw a temp on it for Sunday. I would love to have it on the road for Arlington. However with so many little worries about the trans in there, not sure if I would want to risk driving it that far. Oh and I am going to have to Air-Scare it as well. Kinda funny watching them try and find the exhaust outlets. (in front of rear tire on the passenger side) ------------- Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
Posted By: Capt Fiero
Date Posted: 18 May 2008 at 6:03pm
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I got her to fire up yesterday. However the idle would skyrocket to 3500-4000rpms. I checked every single vacuum line 3-4 times. It was driving me nuts. I thought maybe it was the ISC Motor so I jumped 12v direct to the motor and retracted it fully so it was not holding the throttle open. It was still revving up really high.
Well I got in there today and really got my nose down there and noticed the trunk side fuel rail was pushed up about 1/4 inch at the bracket. I snapped it back down and sure enough that was it, the fuel rail had popped up due to the fuel lines snagging really badly when I swung the cradle down. It was causing a nasty leak. Now the car fires up and idles perfect as low as 450 rpms. I am so close to getting the car ready for the road, I can almost smell the burnt rubber!!!!!!! :) :) :) ------------- Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 18 May 2008 at 6:05pm
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Maybe a break in cruise tonight? ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: Capt Fiero
Date Posted: 18 May 2008 at 6:22pm
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The car still needs a few things before I would call it "road trip" worthy. I would have to track down a permit and swap the front tires.
However where were you thinking about going and when were you thinking about leaving. Lisa and I are busy till about 8pm. However after that we might be up for something. ------------- Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
Posted By: Capt Fiero
Date Posted: 19 May 2008 at 9:51pm
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Ya'll better watch out, what ya gonna do when you see this coming up in your rear veiw window. I fired it up and drove it out of the garage under its own power today. I was a bit worried about the clutch being too grabby, however, I let it idle down to about 550rpms, and gently lifted the clutch up and it engaged as smooth as silk, gently pulling the car backwards. I am really happy.
------------- Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 19 May 2008 at 9:59pm
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Nice hood:) ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: Capt Fiero
Date Posted: 20 May 2008 at 9:47am
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The hood is to maintain the "rat rod" look. It also serves release the hot air from the radiator and relieve pressure from the area under the hood. It seems to work quite well. ------------- Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
Posted By: kawana
Date Posted: 20 May 2008 at 10:34am
| kinda reminds me of like a knights helmet or something :P With the rivets and all :) Or maybe im crazy, idk. |
Posted By: Capt Fiero
Date Posted: 26 June 2008 at 10:07pm
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Well another Isuzu bites the dust......... It never even made it fully on the road. Friday night was going to be the first night to really take it out and play. I did the oil change today, got the front tires swapped on, greased the front end, was really happy with the way the car was doing. So I took it out into the ally behind the house. Started out slowly and started working my way up to 3/4 throttle rolling starts. Then BANG, Grind, Grind.................. FRACK FRACK FRACK. I knew the trans was weak, but I wanted to give it a good test before taking it on any long distance trips. I guess its good that it blew up here at the house and not 25, 50 or 100kms away. So we pushed it back into the driveway, and I am going to drop it out again. LOL, #7 Trans here we go. The next trans going in, will be a 4spd. I am done with the Isuzu's. ------------- Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
Posted By: ZeroC
Date Posted: 26 June 2008 at 10:37pm
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i Would Say Leave Some For The Rest Of Us Lol ..But I Run An Auto So Have At Em lol ;) ------------- 
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Posted By: Capt Fiero
Date Posted: 26 June 2008 at 10:41pm
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Ya know with all the nightmares I have with Isuzu's, I would never even consider going back to an auto. It was an Auto when I bought it and I converted it to stick. Even having to replace things as often as I do, I still love grabbing gears. Even if sometimes I grab for them, and they go flying out the back end. ------------- Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
Posted By: Roadfury
Date Posted: 27 June 2008 at 7:06am
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so i do have that 4spd thats just kinda chillin in my garge right now if your interested... you know about as much about it as i do unfortunatly.... ------------- 
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Posted By: Capt Fiero
Date Posted: 27 June 2008 at 7:57am
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Could ya flip it on its side, (bellhousing down) and take a quick pic of it. If you don't mind, please. Just wanted to see if it is an 84 or 85-86.5 4spd. ------------- Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
Posted By: Roadfury
Date Posted: 27 June 2008 at 12:16pm
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Yup its deffinatly an 85-86.5 Trans -------------
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Posted By: Capt Fiero
Date Posted: 27 June 2008 at 1:40pm
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Yep that is a later model 4spd, and to be frank, it looks more like the Citation 4spd rather than the 85-86.5 Fiero 4spd. ------------- Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
Posted By: Roadfury
Date Posted: 22 September 2008 at 11:09pm
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youre not the only one with a cowl hood ( not mine, google images) http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z4/Genopsyde/rssig.jpg --------------
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Posted By: Capt Fiero
Date Posted: 22 September 2008 at 11:16pm
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That car does not count as it is a Camaro and not a Fiero. ------------- Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
Posted By: Fiero Zen
Date Posted: 22 September 2008 at 11:25pm
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I heard a rumour that the new "Knight Rider" TV show was filmed out of Vancouver. Seeing your car pics, I guess it's true - Kit, or should I say David - No Hassle.
------------- Yesterday is History Tomorrow is a Mystery But Today is a Gift That is why it is called the Present |
Posted By: Capt Fiero
Date Posted: 22 September 2008 at 11:38pm
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Ya know sitting on my shelf in front of me is a replica light bar that was used on the front of KITT, it strobes back and fourth and can change patterns. One day I will get around to installing it on my 85GT. I might even try to find a replica steering wheel just to top off the look. ------------- Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
Posted By: Roadfury
Date Posted: 23 September 2008 at 12:00am
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what are you talking about.... (nervous laughter) i deffinatly didnt change the picture to the right one -------------
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