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I am looking for info on 69 camaro- vin#124379n589118

cmjkdeke — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:46:21 GMT

I am looking for info about a 1969 camaro with vin#124379n589118
or where i can find this info

on a 1995 camero what could make the muffler get red hot? engine temp was normal.

hopielou — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:49:50 GMT

we had got stuck in the snow then came home started the car the next morning it sounded like it had glass packs on it and lost a little power I stopped the car and right where the muffler hooks on to the bottem of the engine was red hot the pipe was actually red hot.

I just purchased factory replacement headlamps for my 1998 Camaro, but they are not fitting properly horizontally

anlwood — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:18:53 GMT

Does anyone know what needs to be done to make these headlamps align like the original light?

i have a 1971 Camaro, what is the biggest rims I can go with on the front and rear without modification

chuy69 — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 21:49:03 GMT

want to know the biggest rims can fit 1971 camaro without modification to vehicle

im changing the timing chain on my car and i cant get the hub that holds the balancer on off, can u help?

jonjond10 — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:08:33 GMT

i need help on how to remove the timing cover on my 1993 chevy camaro z28 5.7L v8 350ci

Replaced freeze plug on 87 Chevy Camaro Iroc. Noticed excess rust in cooling chamber.Will a flush get it out,or not?

coryc1 — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 21:47:17 GMT

I dropped a piece of the freeze plug into the motor, was able to retrieve it with a magnet. With the magnet out came a bunch of rust.Small pieces almost like sand. Will a flush at a service station get all the rust out? Or does the motor need to be disasembled? I plan on rebuilding or replacing the motor soon, but wanted to drive some until more $$$ comes my way. I know I have an exhaust valve that sticks, other than Marvel Mystery Oil, or a quart of trans fluid in the motor for a short time, is there any other way to free up the sticking valve? Any info is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Chevy Camaro Iroc Z with sticking exhaust valve

coryc1 — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 12:46:24 GMT

I worked in a service station, and was told to drill a 1/4 inch hole just in front of the cat. installed a vacuum gauge into the hole, got in the car, raised it up on the hoist, then held engine at 2000 RPM while another mechanic watched the gauge. I've been told if the gauge stays at the same mark you're OK. But it it twitches every half a second or so ypu have a exh valve sticking. The motors balance is off, and it's not timing related. When revving I get a little valve knock, loss of throttle response. Not the power that should be there.

Chevy Camaro Iroc Z valve rust in cooling system

coryc1 — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 22:06:48 GMT

That really sounds great. I will try that first thing in the morning. My other question is about the rust in the cooling chambers. I recently replaced a freeze plug, and dropped a small piece if it into the motor. I was able to retrieve the piece of metal with a magnet. But with the piece of metal, I am getting fine rust particles, almost like sand, coming out from inside the cooling chamber on the front of the motor. It's not sand because the magnet is picking it up. But my question is, will a service station flush and fill effectively remove these deposits? Or does the motor need to be removed and hot tanked (rebuilt) to get all this corrosion out? I've gotten a total amount of rust about the size of a golf ball total so far, and that's just in the first 10 inches or so of the motor. The radiator was replaced in 95' so I an unsure of the condition of the original radiator.The original was only 8 years old so I assume it hadn't rusted out. It was also painted in 95', so I assume it was hit in the front.

Does anyone have any information on a 1983 1/2 Chevy Camaro HO Z28? I need specs or any info you may have. Thanks!

canyonman125 — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 22:56:53 GMT

We recently bought a 1983 Camaro Z28 HO and have not been able to find any repair manuals or anything about it. It has a 700R4 transmission, supposedly with a lock-up converter. The engine is a L69 HO and we need specs and cam lift and duration, things like that. Thanks for the help.

Why would four brand new rotors and pads front and back have a pulsating screaching chatter right after replacement? Chevy Camaro.

rick1_522 — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:52:51 GMT

I have a 2000 camaro that just had all four rotors and pads replaced. Immediately once the car got moving there was a pulsating screeching chatter coming from all for wheel wells. It almost sounds like a drum or rotor does when they're on a lathe being trued.

Does anyone know what the formula color is for the 1977 Bumble Bee transformer car is.

websgirl — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:38:36 GMT

My husband is restoring my 1974 Camaro for me. He is making a replica of 1977 Bumble Bee from the Transformer movie. I am trying to find out what color Bumble Bee is. I don't think that it is Velocity Yellow. Can anyone please help me find the formula for Bumble Bee's paint color.

Thank you soooo Much!
Webs Girl

Valve covers on a 350 Chevy Camaro.

camaro9 — Thu, 22 May 2008 20:51:03 GMT

i have a 1969 camaro 350 with a pvc on one side of the engine another one on the other side do i need two pvcs or what the other other side for now it going to the air cleaner

What can cause the right struts and right spindle to bend? I had my tires changed but the business denies damage. Chevrolet Camaro.

babyjane1 — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 19:56:21 GMT

the front right ball joint was worn and they claim that it broke when they lifted the car which is understandable but they then told me that my front rotor was messed up and i wasn't able to drive the car home. I had it towed to a mechanic ive know for a long time and he said that the rotor was rubbing against the rim because of a bent strut and bent spindle. the original business denies damaging my vehicle but i don't understand how a spindle or strut could bend under normal driving conditions without being dropped or jammed.

When the oil is low, is it ok to add synthetic oil without changing the oil filter?

barbjr — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:01:07 GMT

My son purchased his first (used) car. A '97 Chevy Camaro. The oil light went on and he stopped at a auto parts store. The person in the store suggested he put synthetic oil in it. My son followed his advice (2 quarts)and now I am wondering if this is going to damage anything as it is my understanding that regular and synthetic should not be mixed.Thanks in advance. (He drove quite a distance before I learned of this).

I have a 95 Chevy Camaro 3.4 v6. It is running lousy. Just replaced EGR, MAP, CAT, ALT. Injectors cleaned. HELP

bubbette — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 22:00:18 GMT

It ran great till about a week ago then it just started to run like crap. It run good when driving but when you stop it cuts out and starts to jerk, wants to die. They say after 1500.00 they say "could be computer" not sure. Alton"s in spokane valley did the work They say the computer does not show up on their 10,000.00 machine BULL Can someone HELP ME

How often should you change oil in a car that you only drive 400 miles a year? '97 Chevy Camaro V-6.

carsrcars — Thu, 07 May 2009 11:24:11 GMT

Car only used in good weather. Garage kept & covered. Looks, drives like new. Car is started in winter every few weeks until warmed up. Oil on dipstick looks good. Mileage is approx. 15,500. Any advice out there?

My SS Chevy Camaro dual piston front brakes still surge with new rotors. How do I adjust the pistons since I put new brakes on?

maverick22422 — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 16:56:39 GMT

Is there a trick to get pistons the same distance from bottomed out or will they automatically seat themselves? I used a veneer to try to get as close to same as possible. The car still surges at high speeds.

My 93Z28 dies on me randomly. When it does, the gas gauge shoots to way past full...has anyone heard of this?

trevor3323 — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:42:11 GMT

My 93 Z28 has been dying on me intermittently. It starts back up when it feels like it. I had it in the shop and paid good money for a fuel pump. I still have the problem. The mechanic told me the sending unit was seperate from the fuel pump for that year, and would cost another $330. He said he didn't think I needed it, so I opted not to have one installed. The car still dies.....the strange thing is, when it dies (or as soon as it starts to die) the gas gauge shoots to way past full. Has anyone heard of this before. Please help!

I am trying to find out how many 350, 1991 Z28 Camaro Convertibles were made. Donna

donnald — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:18:13 GMT

I was told that my car was a limited edition Camaro and that only 300 were made in 1992. The Chevrolet dealer pulled up a site and told me that there were only 175 with 350 engines made that year.

88 camaro Z28 need engine electrical schematic

pden103197 — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:56:09 GMT

I just bought a 88 Z28 that has most of its electrical wiring cut. Need to know what wires go where, I can read schematics so if you have/know where to get one let me know.

I have a pinhole leak in a fuel line to a 1997 Camaro. My Chevy dealer says this item is discontinued. Any ideas?

markus58 — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 21:17:19 GMT

This is a supply line going into the engine block. There is a pinhole leak about 3 inches before it hits the engine block. My local dealer says there is none to be had anywhere, not at any Chevy dealer in the nation. I checked a few local (Southern Cal) high performance Camaro garages, they have fuel lines but nothing newer than 1992. The line is high pressure rubber hose, rated for 80 psi (I think). For now, just to get down the road, I'm gonna clamp a larger rubberized hose around the leak and hope for the best.
Anyone ever seen this before? I know it's crucial to be prudent here with spraying gas around the engine block, I'm not looking for a quick fix, I want to make this right. Any advice is greatly appreciated...

- Mark

1982 Chevy Camaro Z28. Idles perfect, timing perfect, but when I put it in gear it cuts off. WHY?

chevymagic — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 01:35:02 GMT

I have a 1982 Camaro Z28 that was passed on to me from my step-mom that passed. She bought it a while back. the only thing that we know about the maro is that it has a SBC 350 bored .040 over and has Vortec heads, and a rough cam. dont know the cam size, valve size, anything. it also has a 700R4 tranny but the stall converter is unknown. the cars timing is Perfect Right on the money. starts right up, no hesitation. after a few minutes it will idle on its own. i have it set to a 1,200 idle figuring that when i shift it in gear it wont cut off. it still does. oh and it has a Holley 750cfm double pumper manual choke. edlbrock dual plain intake mani. i am clueless on what would cause it. i've been told MANY things from diff people but every other person i talk to will cancel out what the previous person said. i need a REALLY expert mechanic to tell me the possible problems. Thank you for whomever answers.

What's wrong - 87Chevrolet Camaro v8. Electric fan works only with A/C on. Help!

unclestick — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:40:40 GMT

87 Camaro elec/fan only comes on if ac is on. someone cut orig/wires, spliced to radio. i put back to orig/wires,and fan wont come on at all unless you turn ac on. what can i do to fix correctly? thanks!(v-8 car) (oh, temp/gauge doesn't work either, related problem?)

How do I fix my power windows in a 1994 Chevy Camaro?

ibeezahippy — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:33:25 GMT

my power window on the drivers side does not work but i can hear the clicking in the dash my passengers side window works but it is very slow going up and down

Chevy Camaro Iroc Z sticking valve...rust in the cooling chambers

coryc1 — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 21:30:24 GMT

I apologize I was misspoken, it was a pressure gauge, and we did get a jump in the reading. I will try a vacuum gauge on the intake and see if I can establish it that way. If it indeed is sticking is there a temporary fix to free up the lifter? Some have recommended Marvel Mystery in the engine, or running Dextron (a quart) in the motor for 20 miles, then draining engine, then fresh oil change. I intend on replacing the motor within a year with a crate from GM. But I am moving in a month, and would like to drive the car the 35 miles to the new house. It was my daily driver 2 years ago. A freeze plug went bad, and I had another car to drive, gas shot up in $$$ so it's been sitting. It starts right up, but once warmed up if I rap on the gas I get a hesitation (slight) and in higher RPM's almost a diesel engine sound. Thats the best way I can describe the sound. My original posted question was about the rust in the motor in the cooling chambers. I recently replaced the freeze plug, after sticking a magnet in the motor. I'm getting allot of fine rust(almost like sand)coming out on the magnet. Will a service station flush and fill efficiently remove these deposits? Or must I remove the motor completely and have hot tanked to remove all the deposits? I know it was hit in the front in 95 and got a new radiator, that is still in decent shape (other than the crap running through it!) Thanks for your help.

1995 Chevy Camaro security light on

arm2729 — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:26:43 GMT

1995 camaro security light on

When I accelerate my 84 Chevy Camaro it revs up and eventually completely dies. Usually about ten minutes.

ghost329 — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:52:50 GMT

Hi i bought an 84 Camaro in October. It was running fine but back in January it started having problems.
Whenever I start the vehicle and accelerate it will rev all the way up and unless I continue to press the acceleration it will just die.
I've changed the spark plugs and fuel filter with no success.

Chevy Camaro '95 with approximately 195,000 miles. Think I have a miss. Won't accelerate past 40000rpms. What do you think?

mjdp — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:42:04 GMT

car running rough, can hear putter- how easy is it to change plugs

How hard would it be to swap a 3.4L v6 and a 5.7L v8 in a 95 Chevy Camaro? Would I need to change trannys?

drobuck86 — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:10:23 GMT

Just looking to swap from a v6 to a v8 with little cost.

Can I bolt a 4L60 E tranmission from a Chevy Camaro to a Vortec 350 crate motor?

funkybongrip — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:49:04 GMT

I have a AT out of a 89 camaro and want to bolt it to a 350 vortec in a 70 chevelle. Do I need to Purchase an ECM or can I use the one from my camaro?

Any ideas what to do next? Chevy Camaro stalling.

98camaro — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:02:40 GMT

i have a 98 camaro v6 3.8will not stay running.shoots black smoke from muffler and smells like gas. i have already replaced the fuel pump regulator.

i have a chance to buy an '87 Chevy Camaro 2.8 V-6 with less than 15,000 miles for $2800. Is that a good deal?

nbelt — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:36:12 GMT

'87 camaro 2.8 v-6 less than 15,000 miles body is excellent stored in closed garage for a few years

I have a 95 Chevy Camaro Z28. I run it for 30 minutes then hit the gas and it misfires and dies out. No engine codes.

jimmy50 — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:33:45 GMT

I have a 95 z28. After it runs for about 30 minutes you tap the gas and the car will start missing and running rough and it dies out. Then you try to start it and it dosen't want to start. If you let it sit for a little while it will start then do the same thing. Also the check engine light does not come on.

Manifold in front of dipstick hole on `91 Chevy Camaro

marriedman2 — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:18:12 GMT

I just replaced the motor in my `91 camaro.The motor I pulled out is a 305 and the one I put in is a 350.I used the stock exhaust manifolds from the 305.The problem is the hole in the block for the dipstick tube is directly behind the downpipe on the driver`s side.How can I fix this problem without spending a bunch of money?I`m on a shoestring budget and I` out of money.

I have a 68 Chevy Camaro with a 750 double pumper and the secondaries are leaking gas. What could be the problem?

jj68 — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:37:28 GMT

gas is leaking from the secondaries.

Chevy Camaro. Couldn't get the dash lights or fuel gauge to work.

firecam — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:02:07 GMT

I looked at everything you said and couldn't get the dash lights or fuel gauge to work. So I added a wire on the back of the cluster to a screw that would ground the lamps and the other end to the firewall. The lamps and the fuel gauge work now. The park lamps are still the same - with the lamp switch in the park position they come on - in the headlamp position they go out.

I have a 1992 Chevy Camaro. The clutch slips once I shift into second and third gear. What causes this problem?

ejm3905 — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 09:40:56 GMT

1992 camaro clutch slips after I shift into 2nd and 3rd gear .what could cause this problem?

My 1992 Chevy Camaro clutch slips in 2nd 3rd and 4th gear. I have been told to change the clutch.

ejm3905 — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:22:36 GMT

my 1992 camaro clutch slips when in 2nd 3rd and 4th gear I been told to replaCE THE CLUTCH,THE PREVIOUS OWNER PUT IN A 4 SPEED TRANSMISSION WILL THIS CAUSE THE CLUTCH TO BURN OUT QUICKER ,THE CAR CAME WITH A 5 SPEED ?

Did Chevrolet ever produce a 351 engine?

sgshane — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:31:45 GMT

did chevrolet ever produce a 351 engine

How can I tell if my 1969 Chevy Camaro is a true SS?

rlcblc — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 11:32:59 GMT

Numbers for SS Camaros

94 Chevy Camaro Z28. It spits and sputters while driving around town but runs great at high speeds. Any ideas?

monicachassis — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 23:59:05 GMT

I have a 94 Camaro Z28, 6-speed, mild cam, 3,000 miles on the motor, ran perfect then started back firing and chugging. We changed the opti-spark dist. cap, plugs and wires, fuel filter, 4 mass air flow sensors, have ran fuel additive with preminum gas, the EGR has been disabled, no cats, no downstream O2 sensors, magnaflow exhaust, please help we can't figure it out and we have took it to 8 different mechanics. When you hook it up to a scan tool it reads mass air flow but have put 4 different ones on.

I have a 69 Chevy Camaro. I have a vin and I need to know if I can get some information about that vin.

suestates — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 10:34:11 GMT

i have a 1969 chevy camaro... I need to get some information on the vehicle. I want to know if i could give the vin # and someone tell me about the car... is it a rs z28 or what?

How do I replace the door handle on a 97 Chevy Camaro?

ckamen — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 19:14:55 GMT

I have a 97 Camaro and the drivers side door exterior handle will not open the door.
It is a manual lock and has no resistance when I grab it to open the door it just flops and feels like it diconected from the latch mechanism. As we now it isnt easy crawling through the passenger side to open the door from the inside.
Thanking you in advance for your help

What is the diameter of the shaft on a 1984 Chevy Camaro steering box with sports steering?

blaze10 — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:13:00 GMT

the shaft is a 26 spline going to the column -the u joints that i want offer a 26 spline for a 9/16 shaft-the shaft seems to measure larger then 9/16- this car is modified and i need to custom build the steering to miss the headers

What will 1/2 pint of power steering fluid do if poured into the gas tank? Chevy Camaro.

rjnkjns1 — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 14:45:17 GMT

My son was filling-up his 1995 Camero and grabbed the wrong bottle (power steering fluid instead of injector cleaner). Car seems to be ok, just runs rough.

Where is the fuel pump relay located on a 1994 Chevy Camaro v6?

drvn2kaos — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 01:25:02 GMT

and what does it look like?

1995 Chevy Camaro headlights not working. Not any of the obvious fuses.

daniel38 — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:02:09 GMT

I have tried everything i can think of but with no luck and the user manual doesn't seem to point out where the circuit breaker is for the headlamps- can someone let me know where they are and any other possible reasons for why the lights would stop working

i checked all the fuses in the block near the engine and on the dash but none of them seem blown so now am at a loss

I'm turning 16 and I have a Chevy Camaro Z28 v8. Around how much should be my insurance?

sidscamaro — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 23:07:27 GMT

camaro 16 insurance

1997 Chevy Camaro. Would like to know what does P1441EVAP code and 303 code means on an engine analyzer?

traindriver2 — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 20:23:44 GMT

1997 Camaro v6.

Will all F type body styles from 85-89 Chevy Camaros fit each other?

dave2482 — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 18:31:48 GMT

I want to buy a 1989 Camaro z28 to rebuild my 1985 Camaro Berlinetta. I am pretty sure the pieces will fit but my wife wants me to find out for sure.