Register FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read   Cars Lounge > Cars Lounge > GM > GM Camaro 1987 Camaro User Name Remember Me? Password   Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes   #1   09-28-2006, 12:04 PM Graybeard Junior Member   Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4 1987 Camaro The wife has a 1987 Camaro with only 46,000 miles on it, but it is unbelievably trouble-prone. The fuel gauge was acting erratically and finally the car would not start. So we took it to a mechanic, who replaced the fuel pump and the rusting gas tank, and told us that the fuel gauge sender was broke, and a replacement was not available. Well the car runs fine now, but the fuel gauge shows constant empty. I filled the tank, checked the mileage, and made a spread sheet on a small card to keep track of the mileage for the next fill-up. Any suggestions on how to get the gauge/sender repaired or replaced? Graybeard Graybeard View Public Profile Find all posts by Graybeard Add Graybeard to Your Buddy List   #2   10-01-2006, 01:23 PM Mayhem Junior Member   Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 25 1987 Camaro The best way is bye going to the local salvage yards. & Hunting your part down I had the same problem & it was a fast fix for $10.00 but a bit of hunting which was fun as I found lot's of parts that I could use. Cheers 86 IROC 4BBL Mayhem View Public Profile Find all posts by Mayhem Add Mayhem to Your Buddy List   #3   10-01-2006, 05:15 PM Thund3rstruck Junior Member   Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 14 1987 Camaro Graybeard wrote: Quote: Any suggestions on how to get the gauge/sender repaired or replaced? Have you looked around for an aftermarket version? NOI Thund3rstruck View Public Profile Find all posts by Thund3rstruck Add Thund3rstruck to Your Buddy List   #4   10-11-2006, 02:31 PM bombero Junior Member   Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2 1987 Camaro Graybeard wrote: Quote: The wife has a 1987 Camaro with only 46,000 miles on it, but it is unbelievably trouble-prone. The fuel gauge was acting erratically and finally the car would not start. So we took it to a mechanic, who replaced the fuel pump and the rusting gas tank, and told us that the fuel gauge sender was broke, and a replacement was not available. Well the car runs fine now, but the fuel gauge shows constant empty. I filled the tank, checked the mileage, and made a spread sheet on a small card to keep track of the mileage for the next fill-up. Any suggestions on how to get the gauge/sender repaired or replaced? Graybeard Graybeard, the sending unit on that car is in the fuel tank (a pain in the ass to get to also...there is a site (thirdgen.org) that explains in detail how to get to it and replace it.... bombero View Public Profile Find all posts by bombero Add bombero to Your Buddy List « Previous Thread | Next Thread » Thread Tools Search this Thread Show Printable Version Email this Page Search this Thread: Advanced Search Display Modes Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode Posting Rules You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts vB code is On Smilies are On [IMG] code is On HTML code is Off Forum Jump Please select one User Control Panel Private Messages Subscriptions Who's Online Search Forums Forums Home -------------------- Cars Lounge     General     Acura     Alfa Romeo     Audi     BMW     Dodge     Ferrari     Fiat     Ford         Ford Explorer         Ford Falcon         Ford Festiva         Ford Flathead         Ford Focus         Ford Mustang     GM         GM Cadillac         GM Cadillac Deville         GM Camaro         GM Camaro Firebird         GM Chevy Malibu         GM Corvette         GM Fiero         GM Oldsmobile         GM Pontiac     Honda     Hyundai     Infiniti     Isuzu     Jaguar     Kia     Lexus     Mercedes Benz     Mini     Mitsubishi     Nissan     Peugeot     Porsche         Porsche 911         Porsche 928         Porsche 944     Rolls Royce     Saab     Subaru     Toyota         Toyota Camry         Toyota MR2         Toyota Prius     Volkswagen         Volkswagen Beetle     Volvo All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:51 PM. Powered by: vBulletin Version 3.0.7 Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. Style Copyright © 2003 - 2004 vBStyles.com Contact Us - Cars Lounge - Archive - - MyLounge Top

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