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  1. 1980Transam_Red

    How To Remove Timing Chain Cover?

    Thanks for all the advice, guys. I removed the cam and lifters. I'm just waiting for the new cam. Then, it will be fun trying to put everything back together. Toronto recently, so my progress has been slow. I am in no rush, so I am just going to wait for the weather to warm up a bit to...
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    How To Remove Timing Chain Cover?

    Hi all, I'm just bringing you up to date on my progress. I removed the timing chain cover, timing chain, cam, and lifters. I'm just waiting for my new cam to show up. I received the new lifters, timing chain, gaskets, etc. Just slowly cleaning up all the grime.
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    How To Remove Timing Chain Cover?

    Hi all, I am hoping someone can help me. I am replacing the camshaft and lifters, as my lifters failed a few months ago. I am taking the engine apart to get to the timing chain. Can someone tell me, hopefully, with pictures, how to remove the timing chain cover? I have removed the rad, fan...
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    Vacuum Hose ID Dimensions - 1980 Trans Am 4.9L

    Hi, I ordered all three sizes and 10 feet for each. Since my car is red, I ordered all three in red. Not finished, but a start.
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    Speedo Cable?

    Hi all. I have a 1980 Transam 4.9 non Turbo. Original Owner My speedometer cable recently stopped working. I have gone on a few sites to order, but there are different lengths. How do I know what mine is? Are the depends all the same when you order? I hear it screws into the...
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    ESC Box Repair/Replacement For 1980 Turbo T/A

    Did you try replacing the ICM first? I just went through this process for the past few months and found out that the original ICM that I purchased was a non GM part. Get a GM part for your car. My car now has started and has a spark. Make sure you put the white heat cream on the bottom...
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    1980 Trans Am - Normal Operating Temperature

    I want to thank all the people who responded on all the forums. You were all great. I still can't believe a small electrical component that I had initially bought from Rock Auto did not work. After going back to Rock Auto and getting a GM part, it worked. I also learned always to get a GM...
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    1980 Trans AM Just Dies When Warmed Up?

    Hi The part number is D1918 from Rock Auto. Since I have an ECM and non-Turbo, I had to get the five-prong ICM from the Turbo column I have had it working now for a week in the driveway and around the block. The car has not shut down yet. It has been raining a lot recently, and since I...
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    1980 Trans AM Just Dies When Warmed Up?

    Hi CyclIOnus Just to let you know that I installed the new ICM (AC Delco, GM). It worked. I ran it yesterday for an hour in my driveway and then took it around the block. It did not bog down.
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    1980 Trans Am - Normal Operating Temperature

    Hi All. Just to let you know that I just installed the new IEC (AC Delco, GM), and the car has spark and ran for an hour without shutting down in my driveway. The temp did go to 220 but went to 210 once I took it around the block.
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    1980 Trans AM Just Dies When Warmed Up?

    Hello The fuel pump is OK. verified that there was fuel. I now do not have a spark. I believe that the ICM may be faulty. I have ordered a GM one. It should be in in a few weeks. I changed the Coil and found out that my car has an ECM. I am thinking of bypassing it once I figure out...
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    1980 Trans Am - Normal Operating Temperature

    Hi TBone I have gone on YouTube and other sites and have read about the electronic control module and the coil to be replaced. I have ordered the two parts and am waiting for delivery. Once installed and hopefully working, I will let you know if it works.
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    1980 Trans Am - Normal Operating Temperature

    Hi Just wondering, what is the normal running temperature with a 195-degree thermostat? I have a 1980 Trans Am, 4.9L engine, with air. I just changed the thermostat twice now, and the temperature shows just above 220 and then dies. Thanks
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    1980 Trans AM Just Dies When Warmed Up?

    Hi all. Just an update on what has been going on with my 1980 Firebird. I bought a new gas tank and installed it and blew out the lines before installing it. I got the carb redone again. I stated the car and had it run for a while until it got to operating temperature and then it happened...
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    Vacuum Hose ID Dimensions - 1980 Trans Am 4.9L

    Hi Just wondering what the Inside Diameter of the vacuum hoses for a 1980 Trans Am 4.9L engine is? When I measure, and due to the hoses being old, I have a few different measurements. If I wanted to order new hoses, is 4mm, 6mm, and 8mm ID enough? And how long should I order? 10 feet, 15ft...