Questions tagged [firebird]

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Vibration at idle, much worse after warm

My car is a 2001 Pontiac Firebird with a V6 (3800 Series II (L36)) and a manual transmission. These are all at a stop: When the car is cold, I don't feel too much vibration when sitting in it. (I mostly notice the vibration in the seat.) However,…
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My car is overheating but its not waterpump or thermostat related by-passed heater core

I have a 91 Firebird Formula. I have the electric cooling fan by-passed to run constantly. The car does not overheat idling, but does while I'm driving. The problem is not coming from the water pump or thermostat. Does the outlet at the back of…
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1998 Pontaic Firebird Base, what is causing a strange sound in 4th and 5th gears?

I have a 1998 Firebird, base model with a 3.8L v6 engine with a 5 speed manual transmission. When I am driving faster than 50 mph in 4th, or 5th gear, I hear a hissing/humming sound from the direction of the glove department. What could be the case…
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Not getting coolant in the engine

2001 Pontiac firebird v6 not getting coolant to the engine. The heater doesn't get warm. I've taken out the thermostat. [System] builds up pressure in the radiator and I've found no leaks anywhere
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1997 pontiac firebird ignition key lock cylinder problems

Wires going to cylinder are broke off like 1 to 2 inches which makes it next to impossible to splice into without them breaking again once I turn the key. Can I take the cylinder apart and replace the wires from the inside. O'Reilly's did sell me an…