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Hello,

Slowly performing a full restoration on my 1968 Camaro. It's apart it's a lot of work but a lot of fun. I have some great resources for correct paint finish. Some parts are meant to be left as a natural or cast-iron metal finish. I would like to seal those parts. I'm searching for as close to possible a (grey) finish that would match what I have mentioned. I'm looking to have it made up so would need the chemical formulae for the paint technician please.

Thank you.

Hi,

Yes, that silicon sure can get in and about the engine if over used. I believe the Felpro #2918 calls for a slight dab of silicon.

The Felpro #2918 seems to be the best suited rear main seal for my 396. 1 peice sump gasket also.

Has anyone had any issues using the above seal?

Thanks for your input.

Hi,

What is the best seal to use for the rear main seal?

1 peice sump gasket?

Talking to a couple of mechanics who say rope always leaks slightly?

I guess follow instructions with installation with clocking or RTV.

Thank you.

Good morning,

Thank you to all you fellas who replied.

Some really good experience there and I shall follow the suggestions.

Winter here so might wait for it to warm up a little.

Oil leaks are annoying and don't really want it to cause issues with my clutch etc.

Once again thank you for the advice.

Hi,

Has any members replaced a leaking rear main seal whilst the engine is still in the vehicle?

If so what was best procedure?

Thank you

Hi,

I have a 68 396, factory ac, factory exhaust set up Camaro of which I'm thinking of installing some headers.
I have spoken with Holley and they have short headers that would suit my set up this includes a bracket for the ac and overcome the factory plug angle.

Anyone used this set up or perhaps another brand?

Thank you.

Hi,

Thank you z28z11 and other members.

Found a very small intermittent small leak on the new rubber seal which holds the check valve. Replaced and bench tested. This was done at the rebuilders workshop. Installed and started softish pedal on start up. A long cruise and the brakes performed really well. A little firm but perhaps some final adjustments may improve that. Enjoyed the learning curve.

Cheers.

Hi 68Zproject,

I think your on the right path with push rod length. I can't loacte a solution but I'm thinking extend the thread on the push rod and trim push rod length to suit?

Hopefully this weekend I shall a have a play if weather is good.

Thank you.

Hi,

I replaced the hose fFrom the manifold to check valve still hard brake pedal at idle. 18"inhg at idle.i removed the master cyclinder and started the engine. The booster piston moved freely once brake pedal was pressed.

I manually moved the booster piston out once the car was running and it returned to normal position in the booster once I released it.

I noticed the metering valve/hold off valve at the rear of the body has a silver plug type shape. Does that require resetting in the out position?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you.

Hi arocars,

Thank you for taking the time out to do a little reseach. John Z has a good article of disk brake set up and how the components function. It's on this web site.

Hopefully have a play this weekend.

Cheers.

Hi,

Had the power assist unit repaired and a new check valve. Still having hard brake pedal issues. 18" of vacuum present. No other work performed on the braking system.

Any suggestions please?

Hi there,

I have a m20 with the following numbers on the casings- 5660, 7584, 4685.

Ive searched around CRG and Team Camaro but am still after a little more clarification on the bolt markings required for the given sections of my m20.

My camaro was assymbled at the Norwood plant 68...

Thank you.

Hi there,

Looking to purchase a GM stamped style distributor bracket.

Does anyone have a accurate photo front and back of the stamped style bracket?

What was the bolt marking?

Thank you.

Hi there,

I have a 68 NOR L35 4A camaro.

Im assuming my lid would be chrome with the curved font?

Thank you.

Hi there,

Ok, for me this is the million dollar question (at present).

I attended the Camaro Nationals this year and LOVED it....

I got a tonne of photos form the survivour first gen camaro's.

Im looking to restore my 68 April body build camaro ss.

I really need information as to what fixings, markings and colour were attached to the sheet metal.

Thank you CRG great site with pleny of information.