searching for third gen. what are o-rings?
 

well the 82 camaro i was looking at was sold when i called today. so im looking for another one

what does this mean

Year: 1982
Make: PONTIAC
Model: FIREBIRD
Model Detail:
Price: $2,000
Mileage: 160,000 km
Date: 3/10/04
Ad Type: Private
Comment: 305 auto, runs good, black on grey, t-top, new exhaust from catalytic back. Needs o-rings. Extra tops & interior parts. Solid floors. Needs little work. 160,000 km. $2,000. or best offer (905)775-8733 (CJTBFX)

need o-rings?
is that piston rings?

they might mean valve seals. that just means it will smoke blue on start up.
they are cheap to buy...but replacing them is a PITA.

Re: searching for third gen. what are o-rings?
 

They might mean you need t re ring the pistons too. Ask them if its burniong oil, and do a compresion test.

or just ask them what they mean by it...better than than just guessing what they mean.

He means you need o-rings for the new exhaust. Many systems use o rings between the exhaust flanges. Not be bashing but valve seals and pistons rings dont come close to resemble an o ring.

Check compression and leakdown.

a piston ring, is a circular or "o" shaped ring. Not normally when it meant by the word "o- ring" but to say it doesnt even come close isnt fair.

exactly. its definately a gasket. i've been told by most people its a donut gasket.

my grand am is in serious need of one :p

Yea true , i guess piston rings could resemble o-rings. Let me give you an example of stuff like that going wrong before. In shop class some stupid ricer was like why is my huge fart can rattling. We were like hey dude u need new exhaust bearings. Lol, he actually belived us. His other problem was that his blinker was lazy. We told him that his blinker fluid was low. So he went to the shop teacher and said he needed to order new exhaust bearings and get some blinker fluid. My teacher laughed and said leave my class. The next day we were working on a car and he was like this bolt is too short. We were like go and get the bolt stretcher. He went to the teacher and asked for a bolt stretcher. We were just having a feild day with this kid. The teacher wigged out and said if he doesnt gain common sense hes out of the class. This is why it buggs me to hear things called the wrong name. O well have a laugh at my story.

why dont you ever look for a newer 3rd gen, like a 91-92. whay would you want a 82?

Exactly:alert: :alert:

low budget and i have no emmissions for 82-84