Last night, I had a treat. A couple pulled into the motel parking lot in a Volvo V70 R wagon. When they pulled up to the office entry, the sunroof was open and everything looked perfect. Unfortunately, I was unable to get a good picture while they were here (hence the picture above). For some…
Mystery Car 137
This Mystery Car is not one you will probably recognize. But after reading the article, you may recognize its engine. It is powered by a 163 hp fuel-injected Corvair engine in the rear. That sounds like a lot of power for such a small car. Hop over to Hemmings to solve the mystery.
Head Gasket Sealer?
Just today, someone suggested that the Fiero’s overheating problem is probably the head gasket. If that is the case, there are only two options if I wish to keep the car. First, I could shell out $600 to have the head gasket replaced. Second, I could try adding a liquid sealer to the cooling system…
Pontiac Fiero Replacement Wheels
As a follow up to yesterday’s article about Fiero replacement wheels, I visited Great Lakes Auto Recycling in Perry, Ohio. They made things easy as all the rims and tires were conveniently stored and organized by size in a poll building near the front of the property. With my list in hand and an aesthetic…
QOTD #59: What wheels will fit on a 1984 Pontiac Fiero?
You may be surprised which makes and models supply the best fitting rims for your Pontiac Fiero. And they are not all American brands…
What’s the Scoop? — 10/16/15
The Fiero is still not in perfect working order, but it is a fun car to drive around town. Last Saturday, I dropped my son off for his Cross Country meet and one of the team members asked what kind of car it was. “It’s a Pontiac Fiero.” His reply was humorous. “Oh … I…
1984 Pontiac Fiero: overheats at stop lights
My 1984 Pontiac Fiero overheated this summer and wouldn’t restart. The diagnosis at the time was that it needed a head gasket. After towing it home, it sat in the driveway until the battery went dead. Then in an attempt to either fix or sell it, I had it towed to a mechanic who got…
Mystery Car 136
Think you know what this weird car is? Click here when you give up.
Grandpa Grimes and the Buick Park Avenue
When my grandfather retired from the Erie-Lackawanna railroad, he purchased a new 1985 Buick Park Avenue. It was a nice vehicle with a clam shell hood hinged at the front much like the Classic SAAB 900. I always thought it was a neat vehicle just because of that. Apparently the hood was designed to push…
QOTD #58: How good is your gas mileage?
Whenever I buy a new car, I like to see what kind of gas mileage I get. If the car has a trip computer that makes the test easier. But I still like to write down the miles on the odometer and fill up the tank to get an accurate reading. I have yet to do that…