Need Advice

[Brendan713]

I am looking at a 1995 Z28 V8 5.7 Liter 6 Speed. The car has 115k miles. I am trading my jeep and paying $1,500 cash for the Camaro. Now i would like to know if there is anything really specific that i need to look out for, i looked at the car today there did not seem to be any leaks and the car ran fine i drove it for about 20 minutes at all sorts of speed and it seemed fine. Is there anything that i really should look out for? i was going to have my local car mechanic look at or my friend down the street that has a Z28 himself. PLease respond!

[S.J.SLEEPER]

you should see if they can put a ls1 in it instead of the full tank of gas.
that would be FTW

[fmybody]

I am looking at a 1995 Z28 V8 5.7 Liter 6 Speed. The car has 115k miles. I am trading my jeep and paying $1,500 cash for the Camaro. Now i would like to know if there is anything really specific that i need to look out for, i looked at the car today there did not seem to be any leaks and the car ran fine i drove it for about 20 minutes at all sorts of speed and it seemed fine. Is there anything that i really should look out for? i was going to have my local car mechanic look at or my friend down the street that has a Z28 himself. PLease respond!

this is off the other forum i go on.. it may cater twards ls1 but it should help regardless.

http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=118628&highlight=buying+guide

[Brendan713]

great thanks guys i'll make a mental list for sure and im unsure if i should take it to my trusted mechanic or have my neighbor check it out.

[Fleetwiz]

I would have some else check it out or at least post of some picks...Whats your jeep worth 2500-3500?

[S.J.SLEEPER]

on a serious note:
you might want to look @ the following:
waterpump (see if its new)

optispark ( see if it looks new) if not and it has a new waterpump then likely its gonna need a new opti due to the waterpump leaking

front crank seal ( common to be damp or dirty surrounding it, but make sure no major leak

rear main seal ( look to see if any trails of oil or oil stains @ rear of pan/front of inspection cover on trans

battery (whats the date on it)

clutch (where does the pedal grab hi or low) if high gonna need clutch soon

rear tranny seal (check for leak)

pinion seal on rear (is it leaking)

wipers (are they dryrotted/cracked) worse case you can bitch and get a set of wipers for free !

tires ( dryrot/cracks/wear)

brake pads ( look through wheel to see how much pad left on them)

front end (check for looseness in sterring, also any groans or howls when turning left or right) hub bearings common on them, if bad i have brand new one in box i got stuck with can sell cheap !!!

a/c (blow cold?)

temp gauge ( stay @ 220 or less?)

oil pressure should be like 30-45 psi cold / 15 or so hot @ idle

i think thats enough to check

obviously any engine noise no good !

[Brendan713]

I would have some else check it out or at least post of some picks...Whats your jeep worth 2500-3500?

Yes the jeep has 179000 miles 2500 is the asking price i just want to make sure that i dont get screwed over in buying one because my jeep runs very strong and there isnt a thing wrong with it just lots of miles and old.

[Brendan713]

nobody better steal my F-Body lol here is the link.
http://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/1448390980.html

[maroman88]

i sold my 95Z for 5500 with 128k miles on it, it was absolutley mint, and had a new opti/full tuneup before i bought it from the orignal owner for 4k

[fmybody]

:rofl:"The t-tops do not leak" the only way thats possible is if its not an fbody or it doesnt have t-tops.

[maroman88]

my TA doesnt leak a dropppppp

[Brendan713]

Dont hate because your T-Tops leak haha they most likely do leak but all you have to do is re-gauk them and replace the stripping.

[jims69camaro]

:rofl:"The t-tops do not leak" the only way thats possible is if its not an fbody or it doesnt have t-tops.

or if the t-tops are sealed to the metal and have never been removed. that would require lots of room temperature vulcanize...

[fmybody]

dont get me wrong im just messin but when i was buying my car it went like this

me: do the t-tops leak?
him: nope
me: wow really?
him: well if u go thru high pressure car wash or something u get a little drip
me: yeah it comes with the car no big deal

i got caught in a realllllllll bad rain storm once. and learned it leaks a drip every couple mins from the driver side window more twards the front end..

not a big deal at all..

my iroc on the other hand... granted it was 20 yrs+ was another story haha

[ib4200]

Go for it

[sweetbmxrider]

my ttops dripped....on the passenger side :)


car looks pretty clean. 95+ is what i would go lt1 wise, just my preference. check the hot idle and WOT oil pressure, make sure its decent. look at the waterpump and opti, see if they are newer along with wires and plugs. check to see if there is oil coming from the rear of the intake or the rear main seal. check the fluids to make sure it was maintained and not neglected. look everywhere for any signs of body damage. above all, make sure its what you want!

[ib4200]

my t-top on the drivers side that i bought from someone drips

[LTb1ow]

my t-top on the drivers side that i bought from someone drips

What an *******.

[sweetbmxrider]

my t-top on the drivers side that i bought from someone drips

better than no ttop!

[jims69camaro]

better than no t-top!

'specially when you hear the story about how he lost his.

[Mike]

mine dont leak

[fmybody]

I'm thinkin those of you who say ur t-tops don't leak.. Just don't know that they leak.. Maybe its a garage queen or u never drive it in the rain or never take it thru the car wash... But hey who knows maybe you guys are lucky lol I'd get a t-top car over a hard top any day.. Ladies love the Ts

[Brendan713]

Where is this on a 95?

optispark ( see if it looks new) if not and it has a new waterpump then likely its gonna need a new opti due to the waterpump leaking

[LTb1ow]

http://images.carcraft.com/howto/ccrp_0603_02_z+opti_spark_tune_up+engine_w_new_msd _opti_spark_cap.jpg

Oh boy are you in for a fun time...

That red thing, is the opti. WP goes in front of it.

http://myfiero.oceanmoon.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/nggshow.php?pid=187&width=320&height=240&mode=web20

[Brendan713]

okay the guy with the car is coming by in thirty minutes with the car is there anything else that is notorious in the 95s?

[LTb1ow]

The opti would be the thing to cause the most head aches.

[fmybody]

okay the guy with the car is coming by in thirty minutes with the car is there anything else that is notorious in the 95s?

good luck :mrgreen:

[Brendan713]

okay sounds good and yeah good luck to me "cant wait to be rolling with the T-Tops down on beautifully fall day, a mans wet dream will make a woman's dream rock all night" haha Not my quote but a friends

[fmybody]

okay sounds good and yeah good luck to me "cant wait to be rolling with the T-Tops down on beautifully fall day, a mans wet dream will make a woman's dream rock all night" haha Not my quote but a friends

wtf? :bunny:

[Brendan713]

hey i said that it was not mine, lol anyways just got back from testing it out driving it. Not very good with a stick need practice but i'll get it. Only thing that is a problem is that the window on the drivers side the motor is just as good as dead. It makes it down about 3-5 inches and then you have to wait a while before rolling it back up. T-Tops are good, all lights work, the coolant light stays on even though he says there is plenty in the car i double checked that and it was true and the operating temperature went down after a few minutes or idling then we were off with driving. other than me sucking at manual i heard no odd noises and thought that the car ran very well. any offers of suggestions or questions to help me?

[LTb1ow]

Coolant low sensor is a stupid thing anyways.... they get gunked up and send false signals.

Window motors are a given on these cars at sucking.

[Brendan713]

how much would it cost to replace the "cursed" motor?

[Mike]

motors are around 40 bucks.... if you dont do the work you can figure on around 100 for parts and labor

[Brendan713]

i'll get 'er done myself any other comments ANYONE?? Come on is this a good buy? Trading my Jeep which is worth $2500 then paying him $1500 i was thinkin i might try and drop it down to 1300

[Mike]

if the car felt good, and looked good, i would say go for it. the two problems you listed are VERY common and easy to take care of

if its what you want. do it

[Brendan713]

im doing it and btw the car is nearly complete bone stock which im cool with so i can play around with it a little bit and the exhaust i am unsure of it looks like a skinny horizontal rectangle black two pipes one on each side stock or aftermarket?

[LTb1ow]

Could be either.

[Brendan713]

i guess i'll have to ask him, even if it is stock i am happy because im still just 18 and can have a car thats considered a rocket by my dad ya kno gotta keep things on hte Down Low

[sweetbmxrider]

stock exhaust i would bet.

[fmybody]

niceeee.. is this gonna be your daily driver? and yeah thats the stock look. im excited for you haha it was like the best day ever when i got my ss. nobody could talk me out of buying this car.

[S.J.SLEEPER]

http://images.carcraft.com/howto/ccrp_0603_02_z+opti_spark_tune_up+engine_w_new_msd _opti_spark_cap.jpg

Oh boy are you in for a fun time...

That red thing, is the opti. WP goes in front of it.

http://myfiero.oceanmoon.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/nggshow.php?pid=187&width=320&height=240&mode=web20

opti............ FTL

[ib4200]

opti FTMFW

[Stupercharged]

opti FTMFW

Losing a T-Top FTMFL