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FIERO TECHNICAL HINTS AND TIPS

INTRODUCTION AND CREDITS

There is a wealth of well written technical information on the internet about the Fiero. Some contain videos explaining how to accomplish a mechanical task; others have excellent photos to assist the Fiero owner with do-it-yourself repairs; and still others are simply well thought out, well written, and very detailed. Rather than try to come up with our own articles, this section simply links to the best, most informative and most detailed articles we could locate.

Not wanting to copy or duplicate either the multiple sites with tech info about Fieros, or info that is exclusive to one individual or site (or any copyrighted materials) we asked for and received permission to publish these links. Our many thanks to the following allowing us the privilege to link to their sites.
            Michigan Fiero Club
            Paul McKibben (Fiero Sails)
            Ed Parks (The Fiero Factory)
            Mr. Mike
            Doug at the Fiero Warehouse
Oliver Schultz
You will note that there is a small percentage of articles that are linked to a local website. Those articles were written locally or copied (with permission) from sites or manuals that could not be linked to. Our permission is granted by the Mile High Fiero Club (in return) for others to link to those articles.
This section is constantly evolving. Thus, in the event there is a topic that a member feels we missed or would like to have information about, please forward your request and we will attempt to accommodate. Additionally, contributions will be gratefully accepted.
 
FIERO TECHNICAL HINTS AND TIPS
SYSTEM
·         Accessories
o        Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement http://fierodomain.com/content/view/258/100/
·         Air Conditioning
o        Another R12-R134 http://home.comcast.net/~fierocave/mvac3.htm
·         Audio
o        Installation of a factory subwoofer http://www.fiero.net/txt/subinstallation.txt
o        Replacing a Fiero Radio (video) http://fierodomain.com/content/view/299/214/
o        Replacing Rear Speakers (video) http://fierodomain.com/content/view/268/214/
o        Replacing Seat Speakers http://www.mrmikes.com/fierospeakers.htm
o        Replacing tape player belt http://www.michiganfieroclub.com/files/tapebelt.pdf
o        Upgrade to a Delco CD player http://www.andylphoto.com/fiero/wiring.html
·         Body/Exterior
o        Electric Door Lock repair http://fierodomain.com/content/view/257/100/
o        Replacing sail panels (coupe) http://www.fierosails.com/howto.html
o       Sunroof Seal replacement http://fierodomain.com/content/view/161/100/
o        Taillight Lens Polishing http://www.michiganfieroclub.com/files/polishlense.pdf
o        Trunk Release http://www.thefierofactory.com/qatrunk.php 
         Brakes
o        Caliper Replacement http://fierodomain.com/content/view/240/100/
o        Torquing your hub nut properly http://www2.vsm.skf.com/Files/Brochures_in_PDF/457377.pdf
·         Clutch
o        Replacing Clutch (See Transaxle Removal)
o        Replacing Clutch Fork http://www.thefierofactory.com/qaclutchfork.php
o        Troubleshooting http://www.thefierofactory.com/qaclutch.php
·         Cooling System
o        “Burping” http://fierodomain.com/content/view/260/100/
o        Water Pump replacement (V-6) http://www.thefierofactory.com/qawaterpump.php
·         Electrical
o        Power Window motors http://www.kichline.com/chuck/fiero/risers/riser.htm 
·         Engine
o        Checking Error Codes (video) http://fierodomain.com/content/view/266/214/
o        Engine Won’t Start http://fierodomain.com/content/view/210/120/
o        Oxygen Sensor Testing Procedure http://www.michiganfieroclub.com/files/o2test.pdf
o        V-6
*         Alternator Removal http://www.thefierofactory.com/qaremovealternator.php
*         Oil Pan Gasket Leak http://www.thefierofactory.com/qav6oilgasket.php
*         High Idle http://www.thefierofactory.com/qaegr.php
*         Spark Plug replacement http://www.thefierofactory.com/qaplugs.php
*         Temp Sensors http://www.thefierofactory.com/qav6sensors.php
*         Valve Cover Gaskets http://www.thefierofactory.com/qavalvecovers.php
o        2.5l (151cid) “iron Duke”
*          Fuel Injectors http://www.thefierofactory.com/qainjector.php
*          High Idle http://www.thefierofactory.com/qahighidle.php
*         Glowing Exhaust Manifold http://www.thefierofactory.com/qaredmanifold.php
*         Timing Gear replacement http://www.michiganfieroclub.com/files/4cyltimgear.pdf
·         Fuel
o        Fuel Gauge Inaccurate? http://fierodomain.com/content/view/300/100/
·         Heater
o        Heater Core replacement http://fierodomain.com/content/view/254/100/
·         Ignition
o        Ignition Lock Cylinder (video) http://fierodomain.com/content/view/265/214/
o        Ignition Module http://fierodomain.com/content/view/233/100/
o        Troubleshooting http://www.fieros.de/en/main.html
·         Interior
·         Instruments
o        Gauges and Gauge Pod http://fierodomain.com/content/view/293/100/
o        Tachometer Reading Too High? http://fierodomain.com/content/view/263/100/
o        Temp Gauge “Pegging” http://www.michiganfieroclub.com/files/tempgauge.pdf
o        Temp Gauge Testing http://fierodomain.com/content/view/259/210/
·         Lighting
o        Headlight Motor Repair
*         First Generation
·         “How To” http://fierodomain.com/content/view/222/100/
*         Second Generation Headlight repair http://www.michiganfieroclub.com/files/headlightinfo.pdf
·         Modifications (Under Construction)
·         Performance (Under Construction)
o        Brake Improvement and Upgrades
*         Converting to Grand Am brakes
*         Installing Braided hoses
*         S-10 Brake Booster
o        Cradle – swapping the ’88 cradle into an early chassis
o        Transmission Upgrades
*         F40 Six Speed
*         4T60 four speed automatic
o        Suspension
*         Ride Height
*         Shocks/Struts
*         Springs
*         Sway Bars
·         Front
·         Rear
·         Recalls and Tech Bulletins http://www.michiganfieroclub.com/files/recalls.pdf
·         Steering
o        Tilt Steering Column disassembly http://www.fieros.de/en/articles/steering.html
·         Suspension
o        Add a rear Sway Bar http://www.michiganfieroclub.com/files/swaybar.pdf
o        Ball Joint Replacement Aid http://www.michiganfieroclub.com/files/balljtsptool.pdf
o        Bump Steer correction http://www.thefierofactory.com/qabumpsteer.php
o        Sway Bar Bushing replacement http://www.michiganfieroclub.com/files/88suspension.pdf
·         Transmission
o        Getrag 262
o        Muncie M-17 and M-19
*         Shifter Adjustment http://www.fieros.de/en/main.html
o        Oil Soaked Flywheel http://www.thefierofactory.com/qaflywheel.php
o        TH-125
o        Transaxle Removal http://www.thefierofactory.com/qaeasyremoval.php
·         Windshield Wipers
o        Phantom Wipers http://www.thefierofactory.com/qaphantom.php
o        Washer Motor http://www.thefierofactory.com/qawasher.php