I have a 78 L82, 4-speed that has a vibration which appears to be in the driveline that comes and goes. You can really feel it in the shifter. I replaced the...
Well, to eliminate the source, drive at the speed where it occurs the worst, then push in the clutch. If it is the engine, then the vibration will go away. And...
Thanks! I will take it out today (SAT) before the rain hits and check to see if its the engine. Its noticeable in second gear and up once you reach about 45. ...
The yoke going into the differential is okay. I took the car out yesterday. When I pushed in the clutch, the vibration at the shifter seemed to diminish. Any...
Is your transmission noisy too? In your best words, describe the vibration exactly. And if it is still present when you push in the clutch, even if it ...
Lets get some pictures of some cars for us to see. Make a folder with your year or add to folder that is your year. C'mon guys, we all have pictures of our...
I will take it out again as soon as the weather clears and pay closer attention when I push in the clutch. I'll be getting back to you. I'm up in Bakersfield...
OK Sir, I've started a C3 pics folder. More to come. I'll also post some pics from the 2000 North County (San Diego) Corvette Club show at Seaport Village....
Okay.. so here goes an attempt to locate a problem.. first by sound and then by trying to isolate the location by best guess. I first heard a "squeeking" from ...
Yeah I know... its a 96 LT1 automatic....... sorry..... dahhhhhh head I am at times I guess.. like I think everyone knows.... geez...... ol'timers!!!!! lol...
Half-shaft U-joint. And make sure they install the coated ones without zerk fittings. If they install non-coated u-joints in the aluminum half-shafts, they...
It also could be a wheel bearing. Those are really easy to change too. Isolate which side and start changing parts. Start diagnosing by getting it on a hoist ...
Okay.... I will have it up on jack stands this weekend... putting on a Corsa cat back... so while I am there..... I will look and perform the test you...
Hey guys, I uploaded a few more photos and put them in the "C3 Shots" album. Have fun, save the wave, watch your wallet, loud pipes save lives, hug a tree,...
Took the vette to a Chevy dealer... for $33 they told me I needed a $170 rear brake job... that the pads were after market... and were rubbing.... mmm... ...
Get a second opinion. Or, go get the pads from Chevy and do it yourself. <br>Rear pads on a C4 are cake. <br>Just do one side at a time. <br>Yes it is worth...
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Howdy folks! I'm a Vette owner in Camarillo Ca. As my name states I'm a Mechanic. I'm an active duty Navy SeaBee, I specialize in Heavy Equipment but I do own...
Welcome vettemech80....... some good Corvette folks here - one member has helped me out with a couple problems..... we are few and have been a bit quiet at...
Hello, i have a 1974 350 J coupe, and it isnt the prettest, nor am i a decent mechanic. Ha. I do not want to take it to originial, rather i'd tune it and...
Wow! sounds like you've taken on quite a project. Well, let's start with the headlights. They've always been quirky at best. They're vacuum driven.Biggest ...
I have a 96 LT1 that is currently shod in the rear with 285/40/zr17s. My question is will P315/35/ZR17s fit under the fenders without trouble or are those...
Welcome to the club vettemech80. I used to be a GM tech specializing in Vettes, now I write automotive repair information. Glad to have you aboard. It should...
Counds like you are on the right track. You could try putting late model seats in it. I have seen it done many times. And as the name of the club professes, it...
How did your brakes turn out as well as the other stuff we discussed? 315 might rub, you will need wider tires and the GS flares for them to work on your body....
Hi. The brake thingy is at this point: both right side and left side rear rotors turned plus right front. Now the noise associated with that is gone.. butt.....
have new master, rebuild calipers, new pads,<br>no leaks, but still brakes are not working<br>well can not lock up tires, any tips from any one<br><br>...