FORGOTTEN Pontiac Trans Am Rescue! Will it Run after 17 Years? Part 1
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- Excited to attempt to fire the Trans Am up! This one was definitely a lot of work, especially with trying to get it done right. I hope you all enjoy! Thank you all as always for the continued Love and Support!
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That tank removal won my subscription! Great job!
Good Seeing You & Your Father Back At It On That 90’s LT1 Pontiac TransAm, I Love Seeing You Guys Keeping Them From The Crushers, Keep Up The Great Work Guys!!
Great job guys. I appreciate that you decided to get a new tank as well as putting in a new water pump etc, when you are already in there. It's going to be great when it's complete.
This is my favorite all time cars I love firebirds! Good job and I cant wait to see that car back on the road!
Come on Milwaukee. Lets get these guys sponsored with some battery powered tools. They deserve it.
The fans have spoken 😂
We all do when we buy loads of them not just a youtuber
My Milwaukee skill saw caught on fire Sunday. I bought it last Wednesday lol
I had the same problem with my Fiat 600 petrol tank. I cleaned it with gravel, poured in and good shake, came up really good. Old technique 😄
Man nice job in getting her started! Looking forward to seeing you driving her around!👌😎👍it’s looking great!
This series is so interesting to me as I am dealing with a similar case myself. In my case the fuel pump died (it starts and runs as long as starter fluid is sprayed into the induction) and - as you did in the video - in order to replace it the entire rear axle, exhaust, and fuel tank need to come down, which is something I can't do myself because of space restrictions.
Sound healthy. Can’t wait to see the next one. Great work and thanks for sharing this with us take care
Watching you two double team that tank was great. Remind me to never tackle one of those Firebirds.
It’s great to see someone fixing a Pontiac! I have a 95’ Formula. Also the stock intake elbow is not very good. It’s better to replace it with a metal one
This Video Activated my PTSD. I never did get the #8 Spark plug on the back passenger side changed out on my 96'. The ICM almost always goes at the same time as the Opti. The heat from the heads cooks it. You can shim it out with some washers to help it live a little longer.
Definitely worth putting some shims behind it, I used longer bolts and put nuts behind the coil bracket!!
Big win. Sounds great
I had a 95 formula. It needed a water pump, which I replaced, but along with the pump I did the following the motor leaked about a quart per week, so all of the seals on the front of the motor were replaced. While things were apart, my son stated that on a few occasions he had overheated the car. No better time to remove the heads right? Both heads were sent to the machine shop to check for flatness and cracks, both checked fine. The throttle body is water heated, so it was sent out for pressure testing, it checked ok. The opti looked good, but was replaced with a NOS item because the opinion on line is that Delphi makes the best one, better than any of the aftermarket brands. The motor was reassembled, with a new Bosch water pump, a new radiator, new belt, all new hoses new plugs and wires. I replaced as many vacuum lines as I could find. The fuel pump and sender were replaced by cutting the floor, just one afternoon is all it took. I cleaned the injectors too. Trouble spots? Yeah, there were a few, the fuel pressure regulator had a bad diaphragm, all of the associated vac lines to it were rotted, low coolant sensor was bad, that’s on the side of the radiator below the filler neck. The vac line to the charcoal canister, also bad, that is in the same bundle with the fuel lines that go towards the rear of the car, only about 2 feet needed to be replaced. This car went from a 140k oil leaking, over heating hooptie to a strong runner, my kid, at that time worked at Disneyland, so the poncho was driven from the east coast all the way to Anaheim my 20 year old son had no trouble. After California it was driven home, followed by my him going on a 1000mi. run to Disney world. That Pontiac was a fun reliable car, the LT1 motor always ran strong never missing a beat. A small car, with a big motor, you can’t go wrong!
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It's really hard to wait for these videos to come out. I'm enjoying them!
Love this effort to get this monster back on the road !!!
Guys that car really came back to life, really great job ❤
I saw the Car Wizard pull a fuel tank on a Camaro for Hoovie he had a lift of course. It's a PITA to remove that style of tank on the ground. I feel your pain man. 😆
Enjoying the content on this car. Looking forward to what you do to it next.
Awesome video as always. Cheers from California..!
I have a 95 Trans Am and have built my LT1 350 and reinstalled and it's not as bad as most people think and that was from the top out of the hood, but afterwards I removed the heads alone and had them polished and ported and rebuild with a few small mods and reinstalling the heads with the engine still in the car was more of a challenge!! Your going to love the Trans Am after you experience driving in it!! By the way most don't know this but the transmission perform button on the shifter console gives a very firm shifts as well as giving you about an extra 500 rpm higher shift point!! Really makes a big difference!! Only available in 94 and 95 cars!!
I know you guys have no chance of seeing this since its been so long, but I feel your pain. I decided to resurrect my first car after sitting 19 years. Its a 92 Chevy Blazer and of course one of the things it needed was a new fuel pump. Getting the tank out wasnt as bad as this. The catch was GM in their infinite wisdom gave you 4 inches on the main line to try and attach when you put the tank back back. The car is incredibly clean considering it sat out side the whole time so cutting was not an option. With all my cussing I came to the conclusion Satan must have taken a stint as a Design engineer at GM in the early 90's.
You never know about those old batteries. They will surprise you. I ran the used battery program for a junkyard for several years. I once got a 17 yr old battery that had been sitting for 9 years to hold 10.9 under a load. New batteries aren't much better than that. I slow charged it for 4 days, then ran it through a cycle on a speed charger, but I didn't even change the acid. You just have to take it slow and wake them back up. I once knew a guy with 2 '67 Mustangs that still had the original batteries in the mid 2000's.
What a sweet ride , im really enjoying the videos. Its funny when you mess up up on dialogue but thats no problem unless your not a human 🤔 😂. Keep up with the rescues you and your dad are awesome. I wish i had that relationship with mine. Thanks for your channel.👍✌
Oh what a pain...did one on a camaro and had to cut the exhaust... I feel you brother !
looks like such an awesome car, love firebirds. when it first fired up sounds rough in video, love all the work you have put into it
Wow wish i could find a car like this so cool 😎
You guys really need to get a lift in your work shop, I hope someone like Bendpak are paying attention!
I bought myself the exact same Year and Model as this one, red too, a year ago and its always been giving me starting issues, as in it takes a second for it to really fire up. all ive done was change the coil and it didnt do anything but it looked like the factory one from 28 years ago! I hope its not the Optispark because I see all the issues people have with them and im not ready for that challenge yet. Love seeing another TransAm come back to life, Ill be following this series closely in hopes it can solve my own problems with my car too!
Nice! Awesome budget build. Might have cleaned out that tank best as possible. Thrown some marbles in the tank along with some cleaner and do a few rinses on it. Shake 'n bake! 😆 Subscribed. Want to see this thing driving around. Worth the wait.
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I got a 95 lt1 formula firebird, love it. Mines purple, aka cyclamen!
It sounded okay for sure! Can’t wait to see it run! Great job done, great video and I enjoyed watching it 👍😀
Very good job
This brought back memories 😬. My buddy had a 95 camaro with the lt1 and I helped him change ( by helping mean I did it lol) hands down the most ignorant engine I ever worked on . Like even the plug wires are ignorant. I have a 99 trans am and I will say the ls1 is easier to work on .
Just shows if your parking a car you still need turn it over or take care of the fuel system. Car are made to drive not to sit. Enjoyed the video
I hope the part 2
Aiming for the end of this week! 😃 Waiting for parts to come in ✌️
Should’ve reused the Mitsubishi sensor in the new opti. That’s the main benefit of the better replacement optis if you can still find one that uses them. Also, should’ve opened the new opti and used loctite on the rotor screws. They work themselves out and you’re right back in there replacing it again, and and then need to put a bead of silicon around it when done. Also easiest way to check power to fuel pump is 12v to prime wire by the pcm
Very good information given and I 100% agree with everything you recommend!! It's definitely worth the little extra time and the original Mitsubishi sensor is the only way to go!!
That pontiac looks fantastic but the Porsche looks way better.
Just bought a 97 convertible TA, plan on tearing out the inside to clean it like you did
This video is proof why mechanics hate engineers…..Great video by the way
Incredible 🥰
Great find. Worth effort to get running.
Love the video
God those cars were a pain to work on. I remember putting headers on my 95. Completely robbed me of my will to live lmao
Nice TA
He is alive😃🙈😎
Love this build!
car is clean
Yes, i am excited off this video, great car and rare where i live😀😎👏🇳🇴
😃 I hope you enjoyed! Can’t wait to share more!
Great, can't wait for more😀👏
GM finally fixed the problems with the optispark by running vent tubes to the air intake and vacuum. All of the B bodies used it. Ive had 2 that made it to 150k on the original and one of those only failed because the cap screws literally rusted in half allowing it to separate. The ones that are just vented out the bottom still had lots of problems from moisture.
11:34 All GM divisions Usually wrote on parts from the assembly line. My Square body Diesel i am restoring has Factory Writing under the hood insulation from the line. Sutff like that add significant value to vehicles.
I appreciate your not calling it a barn find.
I would replace that K&N with a stock intake... Usually they make less power and let a lot of dirt in
Yep, make it back to original. Collectors - and I have no doubt many will want it - demand OEM.
If you can’t work on it yourself that would cost a lot at a shop. Great save. Car looks great.
Actually, I had my pump replaced at the dealership, wasn't there terribly long, and I don't remember being shocked at the cost. For things like this, I'd much prefer paying for it.
White vinegar is cheap and make it like new.
I think its mainly from the opti spark getting hot because of its location. Not coolant on it. I could be wrong
Yeah, I liked it before watching... just wanted to be first.
Thank you! I hope you do enjoy!!
I made a very neat opening door right over the pump way easy I done this and said no way now can change pump in 10 mins with my cut door inside the rear😊
Sold my firebird in fall.It was a really fun car to drive. It was starting to get issues though, leaking coolant, engine was knocking on cold starts, and clutch was getting very used. Too bad, as it had no rust...
Well if you got moisture just chilling in the engine compartment then the optispark probably has moisture inside as well!! So even if that wasn't the reason it was parked it's bad now!! For sure!!
Is your dad hiding? Or is he working smartly? Love what you guys do, I have had my son looking under the bonnet with me since he was three, nearly 20 years! If only we had cars like this in Ireland, and cheaper gas!!
Try one on a 88 formula that was fun
the first time I ever heard you say "not bad" was when you looked into that gas tank...
Those LS1s are hard to kill. Hope it isn’t the trans or something catastrophic.
To change those spark plugs with stock exhaust manifold are not easy.
I wish you would put the year of the vehicle in the description. I noticed this again. Same with straight 8.
Hope you clean the throttle body while it's open, pretty crusty. Love your channel brother Mike.
Hi Michael! Possible to run a fuel pump in a different/convenient location?
nice it will run lol may need new injectors to ????? but a good clean find !!!! all more got my 1995 geo tracker running all most .that i have be working lol it runs but don't lol keep it up !!!
I don’t know if you guys know this. Sure you do. Did you know that WD-40 will work to keep that car running you don’t have to use either or carb cleaner which is abrasive. At least WD-40 has some sort of lubricant in it
Have a 96 Impala and went through 5 Optis
I feel your pain. There is a guy on eBay out of Ohio who is an Opti expert. You send in your core and he rebuilds them, tests it, and ships it back. He saved my ass on two different T/As.
You don’t HAVE to take off the crank pulley…but it sure makes it a helluva lot easier.
Would be a bad idea to replace the OEM cam with a 222 Duration @ .050s and valve springs if you are planning to sell this thing.
HAY, I had a 95 LT1 Camaro that had some weird running problems, it would idle rough and lope, rich running black smoke. sometimes would start and run for 2 seconds and quit or wouldn't start at all. Drove me crazy. it wound up being 2 little wires that had the sheathing rubbed off and grounding out on the side of the ignition switch inside the steering column that go to that security key, I think it was called VIX, a security feature so the car couldn't be stolen with a screw driver. the key has a resistor in it specific to the computer. any way I took the column apart and soldered 2 new sections of wire in and PRESTO fixed. Also I just cut a square hole in the trunk section to change the fuel pump and tech screwed a bigger piece of metal over it. another weak spot in those cars are the front lower rear a-arm bushings, when bad the car will get real squirly in rutted roads and chew up new tires quick, and if you replace the shocks don't use bilstein too stiff, use a oem soft shock. Lastly I hope you were careful sliding in that optispark there is a 2 way seal on the cam drive that keeps dirt out and oil in and it is very thin easily damaged teflon. might want to keep an eye on that when running and driving. Anyway good video, good luck. those models when all is well are a fun car that has lots of power and gets 26 mpg. cheers.
Those 90s GM cars have zero clearance for working on.....well....anything😂 that tank would've been nothing but a nightmare down the road.
Michael I would like to get more information from you about your trans when you are going to sell it.
I work at O'reillys and u should be able to get one in the next day for about 250 $
Are going to conversion to manual transmission ls and manual best combo ever
Thank you.For showing use how to do it.Lol
the car looks and sounds great, I have a question whaat happened to the black mark 3 Lincoln ?
Did you change rims on it?
I would just get a new tank, screw going LKQ. 😆
Hi ive got a 97 firebird. Can u give me any advice why when i drive it for 10 mins or so when i slow & turn right it completely dies but wil start right back up??
I really don't think that tank was that bad. Pressure wash the sludge out by pulling the filler neck and spraying it while upside down and tilted back. Then throw a gallon of evaporust in it and rotate it around for a few days. Then drain that out with a gallon of acetone and shake vigorously. Finally after you dump that and the rest flashes off flush it with a gallon of gas.
its a 2 door cavalier with a longer nose and a V8
Buy a pontiac sunfire from 99 or 98 🙏
I keep asking!! Blue mustang for sale?!
Call me crazy, but don't people usually get the vehicle running first, and then detail it?? Great video bud.
Na, you wouldn't want to work on such a dirty car, especially the inside had mould all over the place.
My stepson thought his 95 would fly, unfortunately they both crashed & burned 😞
That oil looked like molasses coming out of the pan. I wonder if it’s because they put an additive in it. Maybe it burns oil
why wouldn't you top off the coolant while you had the thermostat off?
Please, turn on the subtitles. It’s really difficult to hear the English speech, easiest to read. I’m from Kazakhstan.
I like your channel.
I would've just turned it on it's top and left it.
I thought working on my 00 Durango with the 4.7 v8 was hard. That car is a nightmare and over complicated
4th gen F-bodies are the worst plugs to change out of anything I have ever worked on.. Just terrible...
Yeah I know.....beautiful cars but that whole issue with the motor being shoved back into the fire wall really sucks
“I read all the comments!” you seem like such a nice person, why would you do that to yourself?
Us to do tune ups from underneath those cars.
Why they put distributor cap behind balancer is anyone's guess.
I forsee a outside lift lol
Your still young enough to get up and down, but will make you old in a hurry.
The fuel pump is a job on those also.
Haha right! 😅
Ive gotten to the age where i know i could do the work, but my back has other ideas and would rather write a check then pay with days of back pain lol. This is why i like watching this stuff on YT. I dont have to get my hands dirty and live vicariously through the creator.
Great job guys! I absolutely love this car. Can't wait for part 2!!
I love it. That thing is gorgeous considering the state you found it in. Makes me want to get another T/A (I've owned 5 in the past). Nice job saving that one and it looks surprisingly good underneath too.
Great job!!! NEW GAS TANK YES!!!!!! What about doing a ford mustang foxbody?????