work log for my '88 camaro

1988 camaro TBI LO3 5-speed

TODO

• replace engine mounts (got part)
• better patch on exhaust midpipe
• install 4th gen muffler (got part)
• acquire ac delete pulley and remove compressor and wiring
• short belt around air pump and remove pump
• remove body kit for paint prep
• strip paint for paint prep
• repair drivers side t-top latch (bent pin)
• replace rear hatch struts
• replace, check, or grease all suspension bushings
• tuning
• flush coolant

May 2014

• replaced transmission mount w/ poly
• decarbonized intake manifold and tbi unit
• cleaned and tested EGR valve
• removed air injection plumbing
• installed leftover stereo
• deleted headliner and other misc. interior plastics
• removed leftover electrical from nonfunctional alarm system

June 2014

• replaced all dash light bulbs
• added manual fan override switch below dimmer switch
• bypassed stock temperature sender
• installed 220f fan switch in thermostat housing
• de-pinned inop trunk lock tumbler
• delted air conditioning condenser and all related plumbing
• replaced battery with combo side/top post
• custom battery hold-down
• replaced all high amp wiring and grounds to battery
• removed stock low amperage junction block and rewired to bat post
• replaced EGR solenoid (used 4th gen solenoid)
• replaced all vac lines for EGR
• replaced EGR pigtail
• repaired bent TBI injector pins
• clean up passenger side engine harness
• replace alternator high amp wiring

July 2014

• repaired oil leak @ intake bolt
• replaced drivers side lower door pin, but bushings are wrong size