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  2. Climate control panel

    in 1984-91 Avanti

    Posted

    On 11/8/2022 at 10:12 AM, Bob G said:

    I have just purchased a 1987 Convertible. I have the same climate control panel as appears in this photo.  It has the paper position identifier as pictured, but there is no plastic protective covering over the paper.  Is there supposed to be something that protects the paper?

    As I recall - NO.

  4. Avanti Hinge!

    in Avanti Trivia

    Posted

    3 hours ago, mfg said:

    I probably should let it go..but what fun is that??!... On recount I come up with NINE pieces!!!

    OK - I was going to let this go (but) I don't think the  '89,s had these (at least not the convertible I saw).  It had hydraulic lifts.

  6. Drivers door window

    in 1965-83 Avanti

    Posted

    21 hours ago, wildfelr said:

    RQB3263/81    YES I did ...the last problem was the window jumped past and got hooked on the down stop angle... same window.... probably just another couple hundred bucks.... aaaaarg

    You can't put a price $ on a Good Time!😳

  8. Speedometer Cable

    in 1984-91 Avanti

    Posted

    I saw a Youtube video for checking the smaller speedo cable on the GM cars.  They attached the engine compartment cable end to a drill (I think in reverse mode)- with another person viewing the speedometer in the dash they started the drill to check the operation -  if this smaller cable was the problem.

    The actual cable is a springy metal.  The lubricant was a graphite powder (?).  It sure would be nice/easy if you could simply pour some graphite into the cable cover and then use light air pressure to distribute it / no need to remove the actual speedometer gauge..........  😑

  9. Speedometer Cable

    in 1984-91 Avanti

    Posted · Edited by wdaly
    more info

    Once again (from memory) you should be able to reach one end of the speedo cable from the engine compartment very top left corner (driver side/windshield).  I'm pretty sure a cable from the transmission attaches to another cable to the speedo.  This should be a 'typical' GM (Monte Carlo-type) set up.  In my case I used the location of the 'mating' to convert from speedo cable to electrical wiring for a Digital Gauge.  This area should be in the engine compartment right in front of the Driver's location.

    edit:  OK, as far as the exact location of the mating connector - follow the cable from the transmission up to the engine compartment and you'll run into it.  HOWEVER I may be wrong about thinking you can pull the speedo cable out from engine bay from the actual gauge as this cable may only be removed from the instrument gauge side which would require Removal of the dash gauge.  At any rate if you do get the small cable out (not the one coming from the transmission) simply greasing it with speedo cable lubricant should fix the problem!🤪

  10. Fuel gauge or sending unit?

    in 1984-91 Avanti

    Posted

    I thought the 'original' cars had a speaker in the middle of the rear deck that when removed would allow removal of the sending unit.  That said, the 87's & 88's don't have the center speaker but I thought I recall the sending units available from the regular AOAI excellent vendors was 'hinged' in such a way as to make installation possible without removing the rear deck!  As far as the "gray sealant" - that may have been added by the former owner for reasons including gas smell.  You will want to purchase the rubber seal that seals that hole area / once again available from the good vendors (I'm pretty sure it's the same seal as used on the earlier Avantis.)😳

  15. 1962 Avantis!

    in Avanti Trivia

    Posted

    14 hours ago, Desert Driver said:

    4) 1389 *

     

    * my sources claim 1390, but I really want to win the prize and enjoy a glass of Tang like the astronauts do!

     

     

    I Love It!  If you WIN we'll get you Real Orange juice (you supply the Vodka)🤪

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