Pontiac Firebird

Only if it's in gear and probably not even then, more likely it would be the torque converter if it has anything to do with the tranny at all. sorry

from what i know yes. the method is different with a v6 and a v8, but otherwise doesn't differ until the 98 model.

If it is a tuned port injected motor, it is under the plenum. The plenum is the big grey aluminum box with 8 funny looking pipes, called runners, connected to it.

You'll probably have to have the VATS programmed out of the system but I'm not sure of that. You also realize you'll have to change motor mounts, transmissions, drop in an in tank fuel pump, run new larger fuel lines, etc. You'll probably have to figure out some type of exhaust manifold or header that will work. I'm not one for swapping Chevy engines into the old Pontiacs but I can see why you would want to. Tune port is pretty nice. Good luck with it.

On any alternator you can check with a voltmeter -- disconnect the positive going to the alternator, use a towel or electrical tape to isolate it, then start the car and you should read DC volts accross the terminal of 12-16v if the diodes are working, if they arent switch it to AC -- if you read > 2v your diodes are shorted I'm pretty sure the diodes and regulator are integrated into the Alternator -- so just replace that, otherwise you can take it off and they can check it at any Kragens for free.

You can't bypass it. Get a mobile auto locksmith off of Craigslist who does PATS keys (chipped) and can reset the computer. Just tell him anti theft is activated/needs reset. it takes about 5 minutes and will cost about 100.00. Do not take it to the dealer. Car will be disabled until this is done.

Part of the hazard warning module

drop the tranny pan and change the filter and after you put it back together add a bottle of Lucas transmission fix.

12 degrees before top dead center vacuum advance disconnected and plugged emergency brake on wheels chocked transmission in drive with idle set at 500 rpm.

Many ways. Pontiac 400 has a cast aluminum timing cover, that mounts the water pump directly on it, Chevy 400 has a stamped steel timing cover, water pump mounts to the block. Pontic 400 has fuel pump on the drivers side, Chevy is on passenger side. Pontiac has a separate valley cover below the intake manifold, Chevy intake IS the valley cover. Pontiac distributor does not go through the intake manifold, Chevy does. Pontiac has 10 head bolts per side, Chevy has 17. Pontiac has long exhaust ports that bend 90 degrees from the side of the cylinder head, Chevy exhaust ports end at the face of the cylinder head. Pontiac spark plugs are above the exhaust manifolds, Chevy is below. Pontiac 400 is physically larger than the small block Chevy 400 also.

This one is difficult....so heres a basic run down... Start with a 10MM wrench (not a socket). And a long flathead screwdriver. Roll your headlight all the way up with the knob located next to it. Use the screwdriver to push the support bar commign from the headlight off of the motor extension (located dead center of circular part of motor. you may need the flashlight here). after that the headlight will drop down own it own, nothing is holding it up. On the exact other side fo the motor you have 3 bolts retaining the motor to the car. get the middle and lower one from underneath, it's a tight fir, but easier than going in from the top. Get the top bolt from the top. Then you can tilt and angle the motor to pull it through the hole in the car. Then lift at an angle vertically out of the housing area. Now you grab the new one and reverse this procedure. make sure to disconnect the wires going to the motor FIRST.

its goes to the smog pump which pumps oxygen into the cat to help the burning process and increase the cats life

Hello,

I have a 1997 Firebird V-6. It is right on top. Just remove the serpentine belt from the alternator, unplug the electrical connection on the back of the alternator, remove the mounting bolts and install the new alternator.

I have not replaced one in my bird yet, but I checked the Hanes manual and it is the same.

I am not a professional mechanic, but I have replaced a few in my lifetime.

Good luck.

John

the humming noise you are hearing is the gear inside of the headlight motor. there is a worm the motor turns, you chipped a tooth off of the motor. it won't read that the headlight is down, so it continues to turn until the override shuts it off. its a factory defect. Pontiac used a nylon motor to turn a metal worm. over time the worm wears the gear out. you have three options to fix it. one, replace the motor. two, take the motor out, take it apart rotate the gear inside the motor (only half the gear makes contact with the worm) so the other half of the gear is now used. it should be good for about another year after that. three, take out the motor break it apart and replace the nylon gear with a metal gear. if you take the motor apart, you need to epoxy it back together, the motor is not designed to be worked on. a new gear should cost about 50 dollars. a new motor should cost about 250. but it will have the same nylon gear in it. good luck.

Loosen 3 bolts. First there is one on the back of the pump/reservoir, then two closer to the middle of the car holding the bracket that holds the reservoir/ pump. Do not loosen the three bolts that hold the reservoir to the bracket. Usually 9/16 bolt. Then push the pump down to loosen the belt, remove over the fan, replace, tighten. Do not pry on the reservoir to tighten belt. Rule of thumb is to tighten until you can't twist belt more than 1/4 turn by hand. Factory spec if you have a guage: 125 lbs for new belt, 75 for used belt. Have fun! Bruce

Manual states...15.5 gal

Ram Air can't be mistaken. The dual functional hood scoops along with the custom air cleaner pan is pretty telling. If you mean how can you tell if a particular Firebird is supposed to have it and doesn't.......you'll have to send the VIN to Pontiac Historic Service. For a fee they can tell you what the car was equipped with.

You add fluid at the same place you check the level.

you can put a blower on nearly any motor

your ac fan motor is probably bad (the motor has different speeds, one speed maybe bad), or swicth is bad (alot cheaper to fix)

The blower high relay on the top of the evaporator under the hood by the firewall passenger side is not working, may need to replace it.

305 HP @ 5,200 rpm

If it is a Pontiac 350, any hei distributor out of any size Pontiac motor up to 1979 will work.

backside of the intake manifold under the hood cowl.

i have a 69,75,and80. the 75 is on the turn-signal lever. if your lever wont move back and forth, maybe someone replaced your steering column from a previous year or from another car. best of luck. keep em running for the young to hopefully appreciate!!

The center of knob...the part you press down when changing gears, is removable. Pull up on it gently with a small screwdriver etc. When it's off, there is a snap ring to remove. You can now remove the knob.