Thanks, but after looking again at the photos, my console is the same as that fitted in the photos of your 88 v8, where there is about 6 inches of exposed tranny tunnel between the console and dash. Having said that, what I am missing is whatever fits in the rear of the console. I have a big hole where I suspect there should be an ashtray or aircon ducts. If the rear of both is the same, then I would like to buy it please, along with the electric boot release and lock if you still have it.
Will need to know how much including USPS to Brisbane, Australia, and best way to pay you. Paypal or credit card?
Thanks so much for this reply. Ordered a full shop manual from Auto Lit two weeks ago, only to be told yesterday they had sold it elsewhere, so starting my search for a manual again. Your scans will get me started while waiting.
I have since read about a recall on the ignition switch, and no idea if mine was replaced. Did find the key unusually warm when removed from switch on my first long drive, so perhaps it may also be the problems cause. Do you know of a supplier of new switches?
Hi all. Have an 88 Tbird coupe 6cyl, and the lcd speedo is quite bright when I first start the car, however sometimes dims as I drive. Occasionally, it goes so black it can't be read. I am assuming a bad earth somewhere that gets a bit warm the longer it's active. I don't have a wiring diagram, so any suggestions where I should look for this bad earth? Behind the instrument panel? On the firewall somewhere (inside or out?)? Or in the engine bay?
Any suggestions may save me dismantling something unnecessarily. Or any suggestion as to another cause would also be very welcome.
Thanks all for replying. I have just determined that the number used when registering it in 1995 was issued by the Victoria Police. Hence the leading V and trailing P. The original importer was meant to stamp this number on the block then have it reinspected for confirmation. I don't think that happened. As the number must be stamped firmly into the block, that's what I shall do. Looks like I need to remove the alternator, power steering pump, idler pully, large bracket which holds these as well as half the LH side attachments, and a few hoses. Then I just may be able to get at a clear space on the block to stamp the number. Suspect this is why the original guy took a couple short cuts.
Queensland is a little stricter, so I will need do this prior to presenting it to the transport department. Never mind, I only need do it once. Thanks for rour help.
Thanks for the considerable effort you put into this reply. The V6 when installed is a very compact build, with very little of the block visible without removing half the ancilliary bolt on equipment. Guess a set of number stamps may be in order here if I'm to enjoy my new car.
Anyone have any ideas? Without the engine number, I cannot put it on the road, as our authorities insist on seeing it to ensure we haven't shoe horned a motor into it that the car wasn't designed for. The last windscreen rego label shows Eng. No. V952603P, and that number must have been found back in 1995 when the car was imported and first registered for the road.
Hi all, new member. Just bought an 88 3.8 Coupe 4 days ago. Flew down to collect, and drove it some 1,200 miles home from west of Melbourne to Brisbane. Performed flawlessly, and averaged 31.5 mpg, sitting on 65mph with the aircon on full power. Very pleased, and intend restoring this car to near as I can get to showroom condition. I'll then use it as my good "going out" car. Not a lot of them downunder in Australia, so it gets some comments.
Can any one tell me where on the 3.8 motor I might look for an engine number? I need to find it before our local transport dept. will allow me to make it road legal. Appreciate all answers.
