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Chevy Camaro
This category covers general questions about the Chevrolet Camaro, a pony car manufactured by General Motors and sold through its Chevrolet division. The Camaro was designed to compete with the Ford Mustang. Production of the model began in 1966.
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== == "IF you have to ask about how to do it, you shouldn't try to do it. Pay a trained mechanic to do it properly, and be happy that you didn't make a big mistake and ruin your car." ~Whoever posted the writing above this is DEAD WRONG. I knew nothing about cars and just bought a 97 camaro that had a cracked cylinder head. I asked around on the internet, read all I could, and finally removed the cylinder head, got it machined, and put it in, all in a month's time. You can save tons of money by doing it yourself. And you learn a little something too. To answer the question, I don't know about all cars, but at least on my 97 Camaro, it was fairly easy. I remove the drive belt
(the big black belt spinning in your car; to remove it, find the tensioner ( a metal wheel that seems to only have no other purpose then to put tension on the belt) and rotate the nut on the tensioner clockwise; this will allow you to remove the belt) unbolted three bolts, and disconnected two electrical connectors to remove the alternator. Obviously installation is the reverse. Do however get a haines repair manual for your car, in case there are special instructions. Also, if you know someone who has one, borrow a torque wrench...there are torque settings for the alternator bolts that you SHOULD follow. -- Having posted the original question and later following through with the alternator replacement, I can say it was remarkably easy for someone who knows almost nothing about cars. For anyone else who may need to know, here are the detailed instructions. If you are very unfamiliar with the parts, just remember careful what was removed from where, and where things to back in/on to before you take them off.
The entire procedure will probably take you more about 30-45 minutes, but will save you a few hundred dollars.
1) A replacement alternator for the Camaro shouldn't cost more than $150, if not less.
2) Before doing anything DISCONNECT THE BATTERY.
3) Disconnect the wire or wires from the back of the alternator. This is usually a very simple process but if you're unsure as to where they go, label them as you take them loose.
3) You know need to loosen the drive belt, which is usually the toughest part all together. You'll need to move it enough to slip the belt off the pulley. you need to either remove the belt, or carefully slide it off from the alternator. Find the belt tensioner (a metal wheel located in near the middle of the assembly), and turn the tension nut clockwise to loosen the drive belt.
4) Remove the 3 bolts that secure the alternator to the car, and now the alternator should life out fairly easily.
5) Seat the new alternator in it's place, replace the identical electrical connection, and bolt in back with the original 3 bolts you originally removed.
6) Place the drive belt back around the alternator. If you took it off and not sure where it goes back, there is usually a detailed diagram of where it goes just in front of the engine. Allow around a half inch of slack when tightened.
7) Reconnect your battery, and be amazed out how easily your car turns over now!
Where is the fuse or relay for the horn on a 1991 camaro?
I found mine (92) RS under the center console.
How do you get the wipers to return to the horizontal position on a 2002 Chevy Camaro?
It sounds like the wiper motor is malfunctioning. If your camaro has intermitten wipers there is a control module built in the motor that controls the off position.
Where would you find an O2 sensor on an 88 camaro engine 2point8 Multiport V6?
check by the exhaust pipe or catalyst
How many gallons does the gas tank in the 2001 Chevrolet Camaro hold?
The gas tank on the 2001 Chevrolet Camaro holds 16.8 gal..
How do you know if your Camaro 96 z28 is a ss?
Incorrect, the SS is an appearance package on the 96 and newer camaro z28's that includes a hood scoop that works a a ram air injection and a raised spoiler.
The camaro will have an SS on the grill and if not, then it will have an engine with more horsepower and it will be all around stronger. The outside will also have more aftermarket parts, such as a spoiler etc.
GM Design Center's Chevrolet Studio under the direction of Henry C. Haga. Interior design was directed by George Angersbach.
Does a 89 caprice have a v6 or v8 engine?
You need to count the plug wires. If there is 6 then it is a V6 engine.
If it has 8 then it is a V8
How do you take out the fuel shut off chip in a 1995 Chevrolet Camaro?
You do not as it is programmed in the computor.
What is the firing order for a 1978 Chevy Camaro 350 7.5L from distributor cap to manifold?
Firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 clockwise on cap.
CYLINDER #s are Drivers side head front to rear 1-3-5-7
The other head front to rear is 2-4-6-8
How do you replace front door speakersof 2001 camaro.?
Pull the inner door panels off and the speakers are mounted in the door.
What should the average oil pressure be for a 1981 camaro with the 305?
Oil pressure varies from car to car. But it should be near the same on most engines of the same type, I cannot give you an exact number but if you have a gage I would say that normal would be between the 1/4 and 1/2 way mark on the gage, anything lower or higher than that could cause you some problems
How many flasher relay's do you need for full function in a 1979 camaro?
It has 2. The turn signal flasher relay and the Hazard flasher relay. Hazard signal flasher relay is located: Front seating area, driver side, driver side of steering column, under dash, mounted in upper left corner of fuse panel. Turn signal relay is located: Front seating area, driver side, driver side of steering column, behind dash, mounted on lower right corner of fuse block.
What are the parts needed to do a full tune up on a 1989 camaro 2.8L?
Plugs, wires, distributor cap, rotor, PCV Valve, fuel filter,
How do you set up the timing on a 90 Camaro 350?
1. Disconnect the etc sensor which is usually found on the driver side. To find it look at the wiring harness. It should be part of the harness. Plus it looks just like the o2 sensor connection.
2. Unplug the sensor it will not hurt the car! This sensor controls the timing by the computer so the engine's timing will not be correct if you don't do these steps.
3. Set the timing light up alot of them hook to the battery and the other connection to the number one spark plug wire.
4. Start the car with the sensor disconnected. Point the timing light at the harmonic balancer and you should be able to see the mark on the balancer. Which is just a goove to indicates what your car's base timing is. You will see a bracket on the engine that has little notches on it and one of the notches will stand out further than the others. Indicate what the timing is currently set at and write it down. Don't think you can remember it and go on.
5. Shut the car off. Loosen the distributer just alittle. Just enought to move it slightly. You will need a offset distributer wrench. NO subsitutes. If you strip the bolt it will not be fun the next time you have to do it. Start the car and slightly turn the distributer till the mark on the harmonic balancer is exactly and the longer mark(top dead center)or 0 on the indicater. Stop the engine and tighten down the distributer being carefull not to move the distributer because it will knock off the timing. Once tightened double check the timing. Just to be sure.
6. Plug the sensor back in.
7.Then you can do one of two things. Disconnect the battery cable for 5 to 10 minutes, or discontect the ecm fuse for a minute or two. This will reset the computer.
8. Road test the vehicle and if the timing is still off check the timing again. And repeat until feel the engine is performing properly.
HELPFULL TIPS
If you have the timing to low it will hesitate and if it is to high the idle will be high and the gas mileage will drop. I always set mine just a tiny bit higher than 0.
