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    Race Transmission Rebuilder twicks69's Avatar
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    1984 Firebird V6 Auto, carb issues and questions

    Hey guys, a buddy of mine has a 1984 V6 Auto Firebird that had its carburetor fail; as in oil pouring out of it....

    First off, is this a carb failure, or something worse? If it is a carb failure, where can I find a replacement carburetor and what kind of price range am I looking at for the part?

    The car has been sitting for nearly 20 years in a garage, and requires new tires, battery and the carb to be hopefully running again.

    If the cost is too high for repairs, is there anyone even interested in taking it off his hands for a fairly low price? Probably around $2K?

    Here are the quick facts of what I know about the car:

    1984 FIREBIRD WITH THE v6 CARB, AUTO
    2.8 L 173 CID V6
    MILEAGE 62k
    RED/CHARCOAL
    HARDTOP

    MISSING RIGHT DOOR MIRROR

    NEEDS CARB
    NEEDS TIRES
    NEEDS BATTERY
    NEEDS TLC


    NO RUST, A BIT OF CLEARCOAT FADING ON HOOD


    That is all the information I currently have from him; he doesn't know much about cars and has it at a mechanic shop for service currently.

    Thanks everyone in advance!
    Last edited by twicks69; 06-09-2010 at 06:21 PM.
    Tim Zimmer
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    "Pil Seung" DR.FORD's Avatar
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    Chances are that the air cleaner is full of oil-for I have never heard of an oil leak on a carb. This is a typical deal on a tired engine, or one with a clogged PCV system. PM sent for ya.
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    Race Transmission Rebuilder twicks69's Avatar
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    Thanks dude, I will get a hold of you tomorrow.
    Tim Zimmer
    1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX
    9.49@148mph, street trim.
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    2005 Subaru Outback Limited
    -- Winter Beater --

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