How do you remove the engine from a Camaro Firebird?
The bottom two 15mm can be removed from under the vehicle, then swing the compressor and hoses connected to it towards the front of the car. Remove the PCM by loosening the captured 7mm bolts in the red and blue connectors. Then remove the black bracket, which is held on with two 10mm bolts.
What’s the price of a 1997 Pontiac Firebird?
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What did WS6 stand for in 1997 Pontiac Firebird?
One of just 2,827 units produced, the 1997 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 is pretty hard to come by. WS6 stands for Wide Suspension six pieces. This got you thicker sway bars and stiffer springs. The WS6 also got you a functional “RAM AIR” hood scoop and a fr…
What causes a Chevy 350 to backfire when idle?
If a main vacuum hose such as the power brake booster feed line has broken or failing off it will cause a lean backfire due to the additional air allowed into the engine intake manifold. This problem will be accompanied by high or low engine idle and a harder to push brake pedal than normal.
When to replace the intake manifold in a 3800?
Anyway, to make a long story short, if you have a 3800 engine that is sucking in antifreeze into the engine it’s a good chance the intake manifold needs to be replaced. In the event the engine hydro-locks I would suggest doing the head gaskets to clean things up and ensure everything is in order.
Is there a coolant leak in my 3800?
Some people get by for a long time with low coolant, but there was reports of the customer thinking he smelt antifreeze in the past. Anyway, to make a long story short, if you have a 3800 engine that is sucking in antifreeze into the engine it’s a good chance the intake manifold needs to be replaced.
What causes a hydro lock on a 3800 V6?
TOPIC: 3800 V6 3.8 GM Series II Intake Manifold coolant leak causing hydro lock. 3800 V6 3.8 GM Series II Intake Manifold coolant leak causing hydro lock.
How does the 3800 computer work on a Firebird?
The 3800 computer has several Modes of operation: STARTING MODE When the ignition is turned ON the PCM energizes the fuel pump relay for two seconds, allowing the fuel pump to build up pressure. The PCM then checks the Engine Coolant temperature (ECT) sensor and the Throttle Position (TP) sensor.
The bottom two 15mm can be removed from under the vehicle, then swing the compressor and hoses connected to it towards the front of the car. Remove the PCM by loosening the captured 7mm bolts in the red and blue connectors. Then remove the black bracket, which is held on with two 10mm bolts.
Anyway, to make a long story short, if you have a 3800 engine that is sucking in antifreeze into the engine it’s a good chance the intake manifold needs to be replaced. In the event the engine hydro-locks I would suggest doing the head gaskets to clean things up and ensure everything is in order.
How many horsepower does a firebirdv6 engine have?
200@5200 rpm Flywheel Torque 200@3500 rpm 225@4000 rpm 225@4000 rpm 225@4000 rpm Cam Specs How Bore and Stroke affect Cubic Inches Pulse Width / Duty Cycle Table at various RPM’s 3.4 Wiring Pinouts(Coming Soon) 3.8 Wiring Pinouts Part Numbers GM Performance Parts(Coming Soon) Formulas / Calculations 3800 History