My car idels fine cold but will sometimes die out once its warm.it doesnt do it everytime ,but only after it hits 175 or higher.its a manual if that maters.I...
My friends 84 crossfire is acting up when first start up it is ok but he shuts it off and lets it sit for 15mins then tries to start it it wont start right he...
... It runs OK as long as you don't turn it off or it runs OK for a short time? but he shuts it off and lets it sit for 15mins then ... Jim 84 in CCTX...
MAKE SURE THE VAC LINES ARE connected correctly, and not crossed. it does matter on these cars. then look at the vac on the AIR management valves on the front...
clogged fuel filter. the filter inline on the frame or the one in the tank with the fuel pump. there is no way to really tell which, so change the frame...
Hope all is well with everyone....its been a long time since I posted here as I have not been driving the vette much in the last year. My dilemma is that the...
Bill, I had the same problem a couple years ago and could not figure out what was the problem. Had GM engineer look at it and said to check out the hoses...
Thanks for the input Gary. Although after reading my post I did not make it clear that the blower does not come on at all. It only comes on when I connect...
assuming that it is electonic a/c, this sounds like the power module. they do all kinds of strange things when they fail. but, nothing will work right with a...
Bill thats a vent control issue. the vent vac lines are all run by a "programmer" under the dash above the gas pedal. the programmer HAS to be mounted...
Lee, all I could find for under $30 was blower relay. What store did you get the power module at? The ones I see online are $129 like the ACDelco 15-72530...
The ECM runs open loop until the car gets warm, then switches to closed loop operation. The main difference is that it uses the oxygen sensor in closed loop...
Bill... If you can't resolve the problem, I highly recommend Modern Classics Auto in Lake Oswego - ask for Steve. Steve does the more complex stuff on both my...
I went to the local auto paint dealer and had them make me a quart to match the 84, then got a mini sprayer and pencil thingie that works great. Jim...
Thanks for the info Ken, should come in handy knowing someone local can fix if I can't. I think Lee is right, I've seen other blogs about blower staying on...
I wonder if there are replacements for the C4 suspension parts that don't need grease (ball joints, tie rod ends, etc.). All "modern" cars have permanently...
I am thinking about upgrading the suspension bushings on my '86 to polyurethane. I've heard horror stories of outrageous squeaking after doing this, so I was...
I replace the suspension bushings in my wife's C4 last year, I did buy extra bushing lube, and used it, no squeaks, but it really tightened up the ride and the...
Personally I like being able to hit the various pieces. Although I can't prove it, I'm of the opinion that something like a ball joint that I keep greased will...
All you have to do is wait for your rear main seal to start dripping oil and your entire under-carriage will be lubed nicely. no squeaks. Well, with a newly...
my 86 is stuck in reverse. the shifter moves underneith but not enough I guess.what is the tiny linkage that conects up top inside the console? it goes...
My auto trans started leaking around the front pump so I went to the dealer and bought all the possible gaskets and seals. I pulled the trans and opened up...
you are right cliff its the backup light,the lastpeople that worked on it disconected it but when i connected it it locked it in reverse.I didnt move the arm...
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Here we go again..... maybe! Well, tomorrow is the all-corvette car show down in the Florida Keys. Last year, I detailed my car - all evening on a Thursday...
Greg, I can appreciate what you are going through. Enjoy the show and enjoy the time with your son, sounds like a great weekend. Just jealous, winter is...