What did you do to your G-Body today? [2011-2018]
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Thanks! I had it partially mounted on the pedal and was having difficulty getting to the booster nuts so I initially tightened them and that made it impossible to move the booster rod over anymore. So in frustration I got out my cordless impact and 2 6” extensions and deep socket. Was able to zip the nuts back off, manipulate the booster and pedal assembly till the rods lined up, got it onto the pedal initially, then gave it a tap with a pry bar and it slid right on. Started the nuts by hand and used the low torque setting on the impact to get them tightened up till I could see the threads from the stud poking out of the nut and sent it home.
Moral of the story, plenty of light, probably 12-18” or extension, hooking the brake pedal first, and patience will help you get a new brake booster installed.
Removing the steering wheel on a non tilt column would probably make things much more convenient as well. Oh well, live and learn.
Today I will be bleeding the brakes and figuring out what to do with the brake light switch since now my brake pedal doesn’t come down the same distance with the new booster... is there an adjustment on the rod out of the booster to correct this?
The brake light switch is adjustable. It has threads and it will push downward in its metal 'clip' on the pedal support bracket. It will push in but will not pull out. Otherwise, unhook the wiring connector and thread it in.
I noticed that but even bottomed out i don’t think I’m going to have enough. There are two holes on the switch mount, is it possible to use the top?
Without looking at it I'm not sure but I don't see why not. You could fasten a 'bumper' to the pedal to make up the distance between it and the switch. Just make sure it is a solid solution. You don't want to run around thinking the brake lights are working fine and they are on all the time.
More of a what did I do for than to.
I emailed GBodyParts about the problem I am having with the gauge pod.
I emailed GBodyParts about the problem I am having with the gauge pod.
Spent about 3 hours trying to get my GBodyparts triple gauge pod to fit.
Heat gun, sanding, shaving not even close.
Went to put the gauges into it just to see what it would look like and they didnt even fit.
No drum sander .........no problem zip tie vise disconnect batt to turn off.
Ghetto sander.........
TURNA i'm currently having the same issue on my monte with the two gauge pillar. At this point I’m not sure if I’m on the right track, or I’ve hacked it up beyond saving. Gauges still don’t fit perfect and I have a noticeable seem along the pillar. Suggestions welcome.
Did you get it from GBodyparts?
Yours fits 1000 times better than mine
I emailed them. Ask if they may have got a bad batch of them.
They responded they never had any complaints about them.
These holes aren't even close
I sent them these pics no response yet.
Yours fits 1000 times better than mine
I emailed them. Ask if they may have got a bad batch of them.
They responded they never had any complaints about them.
These holes aren't even close
I sent them these pics no response yet.
TURNA thats where I’m at after numerous times of fitting it on the car and going back to the dremel. I also got mine from gbodyparts but purchased mine long ago while I was piling up parts so I haven’t bothered to reach out. Even paid the extra for it to be painted but it’s starting to chip in spots from the constant on/off.
Ding How, why you parts no fit?!?! <polishes off leftover scrimp chow mein>
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