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I got my static clings, now if Mother Nature would just let me get the car out so I can show them off.
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Your a/c will come on no matter what the temperature is outside. If you're turning on the a/c and the compressor doesn't kick in then it has leaked it's charge out. Take it to a pro, find and fix the leak and then you should be set.
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Another drawback to Aamco, they will probably just replace your trans with another one that will not be Corvette specific. Bogus is right on, PeteK is THE man to get hold of for a trans or if you are mechanically inclined you could rebuild the trans yourself like I did, with Pete's help of course. With the proper rebuild manual it's a piece of cake.
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If your a/c isn't charged up the compressor won't kick in so neither will the fans.
"Bowcheeyut??" Pappy, I'm starting to think your way of posting is your way of pulling our leg. Go ahead, I love reading your posts.
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I just tried again and had less than 100 LETTERS including spaces and it's still not working. I've got to be missing something.
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Thanks!
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What am I doing wrong? I have submitted an ad three different times and it has never been added. Is there a waiting period before an ad is shown?
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Pappy, I can't remember what year your car is but check and see if it has an adjustable throttle position sensor. If it does have the voltage checked, it should be at .54 volts with the throttle closed. If it's higher than this have it set correctly, a high setting can cause a high idle.
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I don't think so but I'm computer STOOPID!
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When will we be able to just come on in without logging on every time?
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I'm just so proud to be here! ..........Anybody old enough to remember who used to say this?
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I appreciate that since Photobucket must be AFU, every time I try to resize I get kicked off the 'net altogether.
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Okay, I figured I'd catch hell for not posting pics. Photobucket is not working for me, everytime I try to resize the pic it kicks me out. I'll post pics as soon as I can.
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I'm assuming you mean internal cleaning? Seafoam is my choice, pour about a half a can in through the power brake vacuum hose while at a high idle. It'll smoke like hell but will clean things up.
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I got tired of cleaning out my wallet at the gas pump filling up my '98 GMC 4x4 so I got rid of it. My new DD is an '87 El Camino SS. An original Texas car with absolutely NO rust anywhere. The Vette is still number one by a long shot but this is definitely second in line.
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I had to use the flexible bondo on my front bumper and I don't like it. It shrinks way too much and only after the car has been painted for about 6 months. I'm no body man so maybe I did something wrong?? I would check with a Corvette friendly body shop first.
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I got my heated O2 off ebay, it is a Borg Warner. Been doing fine for over 2 years now. Cheap too!
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Perfect advice!
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I gutted mine and it made a howling
sound after that, others have said they did not experience this. I made my own eliminator. I you can measure and have access to a welder it's not hard at all. If you wanted you could even bolt one together and not need the welder. Just take a good look at one, it's not hard to duplicate.
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You experienced exactly what is
happening over there. People giving out so much wrong information, it's shameful. As to the AFR head thing, I'll bet the majority of them wouldn't know an AFR head if it bit them on the ass. They're just repeating what they heard someplace else or on another thread. I ran into the same crap when I bought my Hedman headers. A bunch told me I would be much better off with EM, Melrose, or some other super high priced piece. Nobody asked or gave a damn that I wasn't going to race the car. My Hedmans fit good and the exhaust fumes are going out the ass end of the car, job done.
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Streator here, about 90 miles SW of you.
Posted on: 2008/2/25 5:38
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I'm running the blue one also and
if memory serves me right, the new bolts came in the box with the gasket. I installed mine dry, absolutely no leaks whatsoever. One tip to remember, if your pan bolt holes are pulled in from overtightening take a ball peen and tap them back smooth again to ensure positive sealing. You can get these gaskets at Auto Zone, Summit is a great place for a lot of things but why pay "handling" charges when you don't have to? Also, you will walk out of the store with gasket in hand. I'd like to add that this is one of the very few reasons Auto Zone is good.
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So I could 'talk' about going three vettes wide and 135-140mph on I-75 and not get in trouble? Of course that would be just in case the guy in the middle was a LEO and we just had to strectch our legs a bit. Actually this is not that far from the truth. A few years ago a buddy and I were in Atlanta for the race, it got rained out Sunday so we stayed over to see it Monday. When the race was over EVERYBODY was in a hurry to get home. Myself in the Vette and cars, trucks, motorhomes, and whatever else rolled were northbound on I-75 at 95mph! Ran that way all the way to Chattanooga.
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Quote: You did what you had to do and it worked so that doesn't qualify you for the Darwin award. I'm just glad you or the car weren't hurt.
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For the love of Vette's, go get
a chemical fire extinguisher! You don't put out oil fires with water.
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Hey, at least you are willing to
get in there and at least try. That's a lot more than I can say for some people I know. One of the best bits of advice I can give is to PAY ATTENTION when taking it apart. I assure you it goes back together the same way it came apart. I've been twisting wrenches all my life and I still have to ask questions, especially on our Corvettes.
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They might be missing us
but we ain't missing them.
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Give Jay a call at Vette2Vette
(815) 673-6200. See what he can do for you.
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Like I said in my first response,
"if you can't see what I'm saying then you are one of them". That being said I am done with this thread, sorry Tommy, your thread could have been a good one if the blind ones hadn't intervened.
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By the ME generation I meant
that all people think about is themselves. Courtesy and respect are a rare thing. You might call me an SOB but I am worried sick what my two sons will face when they get to be my age, especially with our leaders wanting to give unearned social security to illegals. Yes, I am retired and also on S.S. disability because after 35 years at the same job I got hurt. Does this mean I am selfish?
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This is a 383 right? If I'm correct
and it is, did you check for clearances after the oil pan was bolted on. Strokers will usually hit the stock pan right up near the rails. You should have the exhaust on, if you've got a knock you can hear with open headers then you have a problem.
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I would try to borrow another PROM
and see if that takes care of the problem. Keep in mind it would have to come from the same year car with the same transmission type.
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The electrical problems could be
caused by a bad ground. These cars are notorious for ground problems. Check & clean the grounds you may have to pull the cluster and clean the connection. If this doesn't work it may need re- conditioning. The low coolant light I have no idea, my '85 doesn't have one. The howl from the rear end COULD mean it is in bad shape but check the fluid level first. If the car was raced or just abused then it may be time for a new ring & pinion.
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We live in a "Me" world. Everybody
thinks nothing is important but them. Respect?? Hell that's an obsolete thing. Ignorance is running rampant in our society. One trip to the mall will prove what I say. There are a few exceptions but they are far & few between. If you don't see what I'm saying, then you are one of "them".
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If a Toyota can win Daytona,
Tony Stewart will be driving it! Go Tony!!
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pappy, just do what I did, measure
from edge to edge then cut it out and sand it to fit snug. Piece of cake.
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Great looking car! Looks exactly
like my '85 did when I got it except mine's paint was shot so now it's black. I think that since you are not going to mod the car I would just leave the EGR on. You will gain nothing by removing it. I've modded my car and have a custom chip in it with the EGR feature deleted.
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I feel that with all the mis-information
and stupid answers that are happening on CF that once the new guru name is known that this place will have way more posters. Just let me know what I can do to help spread the word.
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I'm starting to see a trend here....guess I just saved $600-700. Not necessarily, purebred small dogs are NOT cheap.
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I tell people that my Amazon takes
a shower with me and they think I'm bsing them.
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I've had birds all my life,
start the kids out on parakeets. They are very palyful and not that messy. Any bird will bite but that's because they are scared. Once they are used to the family they won't bite unless provoked. The downside is that you will only have one 4-7 years, that is approx. their lifespan. Cockatiels are next in line but they can be downright earsplitting. They are also playful and live about 15-20 years. My wife loves dogs so we agreed on a miniature poodle. I am also allergic to dogs & cats but the poodle is less allergenic than most. Look it up on Google, there is no such thing as a non-allergenic dog. I suggest one since your kids are so young.The poodle was just put down after 17 years of giving my wife happiness. I personally have a Yellow Naped Amazon who talks better than most of my friends, he is my buddy. Good luck
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Have you talked to pcmforless?
I can't see where the chip would be the cause of your miss. Any reputable tuner would not sell you a chip unless they thought it would help.
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Problem solved! Even though the
interface was made for my car, ??? We replaced it with a totally different component and it works like a charm. Boy am I glad, I didn't want to have to gut that Bose. My oldest son gets the car when I'm done with it so he can do it if he wants to.
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I realize you have replaced the wires
and related parts but before you go any further, have you tried looking at the wires in the dark? I mean total darkness with no lights anywhere. Try it and look for small arcs while the car is idling. If you find any then you have probably found your miss.
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Thanks Dan, if I can't get this
thing done today I will be tossing the Bose, I thought that's where the rear wiring went, I remember it a bit from when I replaced my carpet. I might try using just the factory speaker wires first.
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Aluminum CAN be chromed, I just had my fuel rails done, along with the base of the AFPR. I had other things done but these were the only aluminum parts.
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I'm having trouble getting my front speakers to work with my Pioneer head unit so I am considering pulling all the Bose stuff out. Where do the rear speaker wires run? Will I have to pull all the carpet out to change these wires?
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Looking real good, can't wait
to see finished product.
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No problem DropTop, I'd be
a damn fool if I thought everybody was going to like it. I got more positives than negatives and that's all I was hoping for.
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Quote: Dang, I couldn't find those darn things anywhere, thanks. I've never had mine all the way up yet but I've had it high enough to go in from the front and change oil, and I'm a BIG guy. I was amazed at how steady they are that base isn't very big. If I were lifting the rear though I would definitely use wheel chocks. I had my family get me a pair so I could lift one end at a time and keeping the car level.
Posted on: 2008/2/5 3:19
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