Hey guys...I have posted on this forum it what seems like forever. I kind of had to put working on the Firebird to the side for a little while (as I am sure all of y'all had to do at one point or another). I am about to attempt to bring this car back to minimal running status...but I have a few problems. I was hoping yall could shed some light and knowledge on me!
First off...correct me if I am wrong, but from the timing cover/water pump to the intake manifold is the sleave and seal assmbly? regardless of what it is called, the part running to the water crossover on the intake manifold is damaged...and the seal doesnt seat properly...so when the radiator is full...water leaks (should i say pours) out from where the manifold meets said part. This is a new (like new) edelbrock intake...so its not the actual manifold with the problem. What is the best way to fix this problem and the parts I need...as well as rough estimate on cost?
Second, If I can not get a fellow Texan with welding knowledge (someone that has done floors in an F-Body before I mean)...I am gonna have it done by a shop. What would yall expect to be a fair price on labor (i know the cost of parts) to weld in two full length floorboards?
Finally...I am still totally clueless on my electrical problems. Everything except the taillight section works and the rear side marker lights. Many people have suggested a bad ground. Well, to be honest, I have no idea where to look for that ground. Aside from that...anyone care to suggest other problems it may be? Or want to walk me through this one?
I think that will do it for now...sorry for such a long post. I am coming up on a year for owning this car and was hoping it would be at least running...ugly and in need of much work, but running by now :rolleyes:
