Yeah, the Fiero was a useful tool for learning how to fix the worst case scenario EVERY TIME! lol But you know what they say "If you want to be a mechanic, buy a Fiero."

The only thing smaller than the car, was the space available to work on it. I think the worst job I ever endured with that car was removing and the replacing the gas tank. The recess where the elbow hose to connect the fuel tank to the filler neck was only around 2 inches wider than my hand.

That being said, I wish I had the money back then to swap a 3800SC series II into it. The Iron Duke was torquey, but it just wasn't enough, and that 2.8 was one of the worst engines GM ever produced. But the buick 3.8 turns it into a bad little machine!

If you have the 4 banger, have you had to replace the plastic timing gear yet? With craftsmanship like that, it's hard to believe GM stayed out of bankruptcy as long as they did <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />