92 Camaro Issues...
FlawedByNature
11-26-2004, 02:44 AM
First post here. I just picked up a '92 Camaro RS V8 to replace the '70 VW Bug that i just blew up (long story). And this car has been sitting, immobile, for THREE YEARS. I picked it up from a friend who OWNS many car impounds in California. Its got a few issues but for the price on a running car, ($200!!!!) i cant complain.
It was broken into a while back and the steering column is busted wide open and im told i need a new column (and all that it entails: ignition switch, etc.) and will need a key made for it to match the electrical system.
Again, for the price i cant complain much. But i also find myself short on cash and just spent what i had on new tires. (The old ones were bald firestones. lmao)
So if anyone knows of good places (preferably in California) that i could go to get these column parts for a reasonable price and installation, plz let me know.
Thx guys.
It was broken into a while back and the steering column is busted wide open and im told i need a new column (and all that it entails: ignition switch, etc.) and will need a key made for it to match the electrical system.
Again, for the price i cant complain much. But i also find myself short on cash and just spent what i had on new tires. (The old ones were bald firestones. lmao)
So if anyone knows of good places (preferably in California) that i could go to get these column parts for a reasonable price and installation, plz let me know.
Thx guys.
89IROC&RS
11-26-2004, 04:36 AM
pretty much any pick your part junkyard will have the column youll need. junk the ignition lock cylender, and buy a new one, 60 bucks give or take. have the keys made, and rock out with your socks out :)
by the way, awesome score, and welcome to the forums.
by the way, awesome score, and welcome to the forums.
Genopsyde
11-26-2004, 08:32 AM
and there's always ebay
FlawedByNature
11-27-2004, 04:09 AM
Well thx for the responses guys. Im still checking around to see what i can do for what little cash i have. lol
I *could* hotwire it and start her up right now. But like i said, this car has been sitting for three years. So right now my priority is changing out ALL of the fluids in the car so i dont have to run all that crap through the system and risk making it even worse simply because i cant contain my wanting to take her for a drive. :p
The oil is draining at this moment and its like a chunky syrup. *bleh* And the brake fluid is pitch black. So im gonna bleed them tomorrow if i get a chance. The transmission fluid looks ok, but i think i should change it out anyways. (Ive got the stuff, why not? lol)
And regarding the key....
How do you recommend i go about getting one?
Should i take it to a Chevy Service Department and have them run its computer through the line? Or is there another, *cheaper* way? haha
I *could* hotwire it and start her up right now. But like i said, this car has been sitting for three years. So right now my priority is changing out ALL of the fluids in the car so i dont have to run all that crap through the system and risk making it even worse simply because i cant contain my wanting to take her for a drive. :p
The oil is draining at this moment and its like a chunky syrup. *bleh* And the brake fluid is pitch black. So im gonna bleed them tomorrow if i get a chance. The transmission fluid looks ok, but i think i should change it out anyways. (Ive got the stuff, why not? lol)
And regarding the key....
How do you recommend i go about getting one?
Should i take it to a Chevy Service Department and have them run its computer through the line? Or is there another, *cheaper* way? haha
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