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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC1987FIREBIRD FORMULA, 5.0 H, AUTOMATICLABOR TIMESOTHER VARIANTENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALENGINE ASSEMBLYREMOVE, INSTALL, AND OVERHAUL
1987 Pontiac Firebird Formula, 5.0 H, Automatic
Engine Assembly: Remove, Install, and Overhaul
1987 Pontiac Firebird Formula, 5.0 H, AutomaticSECTION Remove, Install, and Overhaul
WARNING: This page is about the Firebird Base, 2.8 S, Automatic, which is a different variant/trim than selected.
Includes: Replace Rings, Main and Rod Bearings, Camshaft(s), Crankshaft and Timing Components. Remove Cylinder ridge, burnish Cylinders, grind Valves and clean and test or replace Lifters.
Includes (where applicable): Adjust Valves. DOES NOT include Pin fit or rebore and align Rods. See machine operations.| Applies To | Note | Standard Hours | Warranty Hours | Skill Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8L Eng,Gas | 24.9 | A | ||
| Automatic Trans,Gas, w/o T.P.F.I. | 28.2 | A | ||
| Automatic Trans,Gas, w/T.P.F.I. | 29.0 | A | ||
| Additional Procedure: ENGINE ASSEMBLY: Remove, Install, and Overhaul: | ||||
| V6, Where Air Cond interferes add | 0.3 | A | ||
| Where Air Pump interferes add | 0.4 | A | ||
| Where Cruise Control interferes add | 0.2 | A | ||
| Where Elect Eng System interferes add | 0.5 | A | ||
| Where Pwr Strg Interferes add | 0.4 | A | ||
| Combination Procedure: CAMSHAFT BEARING: Remove & Replace: | ||||
| Each | 0.3 | A | ||
| Combination Procedure: VALVE SPRING ASSEMBLED HEIGHT: Correct: | ||||
| Per 3 Springs | 0.2 | A | ||
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.