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11963
Thanks James looks like a really nice unit, they’ve addressed all the problems of the opti, except of course it’s location. Sure would like to see a...
Steve C.
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Jan 1, 2007
1:06 pm
11964
Hi I have replaced the ecm& maf already, But not the prom.You taked of te temp sending unit did you mean the water temp or the air temp sending unit? .The...
Joe williams
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Jan 1, 2007
2:43 pm
11965
I took the strap off and its holding together really well. Today I'm going to grind off some of the excess poly goop with a wire brush drill bit and repair...
richard_a14
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Jan 1, 2007
5:14 pm
11966
yeah, the water temp sensor. the air temp is only for fuel/air ratio adjustments after normal run mode takes over. engine temp is read from the 3 temp sensors,...
leesvet
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Jan 1, 2007
6:41 pm
11967
Rich, Any way you could share repair of door panel with some pics for other members? I am sure many others have same problem and would like to see how to fix...
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Jan 1, 2007
8:34 pm
11968
Gary, I have 2 pictures of the door panel repair in the Rich's 96 folder in the photos section. There are 2 parts to my repair, reinforcing the panel ribs and...
richard_a14
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Jan 1, 2007
10:18 pm
11969
Hey Steve, Apparently there is no such thing as too much power. one of the ZR1 guys on another forum has figured out how to build a 428 in the factory LT5...
Gary
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Jan 1, 2007
10:21 pm
11970
Well Gary, you're probably right, just look at the Lingenfelter (sp) boys with 1000+ hp in the C6, something about smoking the rear tires at 125 mph in 3rd...
Steve C.
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Jan 1, 2007
10:44 pm
11971
i'll tell ya... the panels are easy. once a process is developed like some us have done here after a little experimentation its not that big of a deal. BUT ...
leesvet
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Jan 1, 2007
10:58 pm
11972
Lee, Maybe when you go to finish the project you should take the entire door off the car and work on it somewhere where you have more light on a more...
richard_a14
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Jan 1, 2007
11:52 pm
11973
well Rich, i considered taking the door off, but it was just 4 weeks ago that i fought THAT thing to get it hugn exactly right...and that is a 2 man job with...
leesvet
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Jan 2, 2007
1:43 am
11974
Wow....Lee said uncle. It is funny that lee would make this post just now. I was in the garge earlier with the door panel off so i could adjust my drivers ...
Gary
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Jan 2, 2007
1:57 am
11975
Lee, what sets us C4 guys apart from everyone else is we WILL get it fixed no matter how much cursing and loss of blood it takes. I will hope that my door...
richard_a14
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Jan 2, 2007
2:55 am
11976
well, the glass isnt too bad...just trial & error work. move this,that and see if its getting better.. loosen the glass screws and adjust that. you could be...
leesvet
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Jan 2, 2007
3:41 am
11977
I'm all done until next weekend when I will reinstall my door panel and figure out what is preventing the door from closing properly. I will check the striker...
richard_a14
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Jan 2, 2007
4:26 am
11978
just my 2 cents, but check for play in the hinges ...they were the culprit on my door not closing easily... richard_a14 <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:...
michael morache
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Jan 2, 2007
5:38 am
11979
ok, put a floor jack under the open door right under the handle, place a wash clothe or towel between the top of the jack and the door. raise jack until it...
kidracerus
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Jan 2, 2007
7:46 am
11980
Striker bolt? I been looking that one but i have no idea where it is.I am looking at things and eliminating then one by one....looking the bolt you are...
Gary
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Jan 2, 2007
11:06 am
11981
Steve, I had that happen last March and took the car to a local shop supposedly good with Corvettes. He simply replaced the ECM, but that was not the problem....
Marc Slaff
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Jan 2, 2007
12:49 pm
11982
Steve, What kind of 383? L98 or an LT motor? If you pass, let me know, I'm thinking of taking on a new project. My L98 has over 220,000 miles on the clock,...
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nitrousvette9
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Jan 2, 2007
2:46 pm
11983
It seems to be running fine at this point and this has happened after I had it in a local (Atlanta Corvette) shop along with them over tightening my lug cover...
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palmetoman5
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Jan 2, 2007
2:47 pm
11984
... I've gotten into the habit of opening the driver's window a crack before closing the door "gently" ...never slamming!!! ...
Michael Hammer
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Jan 2, 2007
3:50 pm
11985
There is a company in Cleveland, Ohio that sells "Lambo" style hinges for our C4's. (That was my idea 6 or 7 years ago, just never followed through with it, I...
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nitrousvette9
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Jan 2, 2007
6:02 pm
11986
Steve, Obviously, when the check engine light comes on - it should throw a code. The "stealership" probably "cleared" the codes, took your money and said,...
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nitrousvette9
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Jan 2, 2007
6:06 pm
11987
Thanks Greg, I will check that when I get home tonite. Steve ... From: flgraphix@... To: c4corvette@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, 2 Jan 2007 12:57 PM Subject:...
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palmetoman5
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Jan 2, 2007
9:51 pm
11988
THATS how door alignment is adjusted IF the hinges are ok. the striker alignment is totally different. if you door seams are straight and it is not sagging,...
leesvet
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Jan 2, 2007
11:51 pm
11989
the striker is not on or in the door, its on the rear part of the cars chassis door jamb. its what the door latch grabs and holds onto. adjust by loosening...
leesvet
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Jan 2, 2007
11:53 pm
11990
Greg, I believe it's a 72, 4 bolt main from a station wagon or pick up. It's not a Vette specific motor. Steve...
Steve C
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Jan 3, 2007
12:40 am
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I am nearly positive my hinges are in alignment as the door aligns perfectly with all adjacent body panels and does not latch too deep, at least visibly. From...
richard_a14
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Jan 3, 2007
1:02 am
11992
You will want to check your battery. A dead or dying battery is the most common cause of the SYS light. Also check for blown fuses in the radio circuit,...
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Jan 3, 2007
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