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BIG Thank You! (again)
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Just wanted to "publicly" say THANK YOU (again) to
Matt (Matatk).

Once again he came to my aid and has started teaching me the world of data logging. And I'm not computer literate, so he has his work cut out! lol

Thanks Matt!

-Mike

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Re: New Years Day 01.01.2012
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Well put Tommy.......
Consideration is one value that I feel is missing today.
As you said, do the best we can.
God bless all of my friends on corvette-guru, have a good year guys.

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Re: some dashboard painting
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Joe-
This is going to make your car even BETTER! (if that was possible...)
WOW! Nice job!!

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Re: 90 ..just does not have it...?
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Tiger05 wrote:
I am a FNG here too and I have a '90 convertible as well. Yes, I also have the G92 option. I bought my car on Dec 4th with a bad motor at 78k on the clock. I like to read the posts in this forum and others so I have an idea of what the issues are that may arise when I get the new motor in it. I can't wait to drive it.



Welcome Tiger05 and 1990 Rudy!
You'll find some of the BEST guys here! VERY helpful and a lot of knowledge and experience.

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Re: 2011-2012 Winter Projects
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I have a pretty good list:
1) Installing the ARH headers and exhaust system.
2) Air pump / EGR delete.
3) TB bypass.
4) New valve covers.
5) A GOOD clean up and detailing so hopefully my engine
compartment will look almost as good as forum member
flyboy's does!

P.S. Somewhere along the way I'm sure I'll be needing help from MATATK and vette tech! lol!!

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Re: GURU DINNER! 10/5/11 7pm Jamesons Charhouse Woodridge, IL
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This is a GREAT idea Rick!
We need to do more events like this.
I regret that I'm on-duty at the F.D. on the 5th, but please keep me posted on the next one!

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Re: The Vette's gone time to clean out the garage
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The delete bracket came today Jeff.
Everything looks good, thanks!
-Mike

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Re: Just for fun...What do you think they'll go for?
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I wonder how much the collision history will hurt the 94'?

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Re: Corvette show
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Nice pic's Joe! I had a great time and sure enjoyed meeting you. Thanks again for the great advice and inspiration from your beautiful car!

Andrew- the yellow vert is a 95' (but not a LT-4), belongs to Bernie from Shorewood, IL. Nice car.

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Re: The Vette's gone time to clean out the garage
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sent you a PM on C/F

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Re: Cruise gone bad today...
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Wow, that's terrible! Must have been going at a good clip if she got a cracked sternum. Was she wearing a seatbelt?

Glad that they'll all be ok. Cars can be fixed a lot easier than people.

Matthew


Well said Matt.......

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Re: Pictures of my 94 with stripes
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BEAUTIFULL!!!!

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Re: Check out this new MAF sensor for the C4...
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That looks great. Keep us posted!

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Re: 8/11/11 WESTMONT CORVETTE NIGHT
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I'm going to try like heck to make it to Westmont.
Having a bad week....(my work van, not the Vette!).

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Re: Build Sheet Creator for your specific VIN
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Didn't have mine....

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Re: MF'r broke down....round two!!!
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istter1 wrote:
I have had enough problems with my 87 Clutch Hydrolics over the past year. I think I am learning a lot about the love of our Vetts by following your post here. Lots of support and kinship on this site. The help and support I have receive here is awsome.
Intrested in what is going to be the answer to your delima.

Hang in there sounds like you are a par above most people.

Hang in there

Steve




Matt helped me get my car back up and running, wish I had some insight to help with his "gremlins". The guys here are GREAT!

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Re: MF'r broke down....round two!!!
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Matatk wrote:
Probed with a long screwdriver in the dizzy hole yesterday night and didn't get any movement front or back on the cam. I guess that's a good sign. I'll be doing some oil flushing later and installing the new drive gear, putting the dizzy back together, and buttoning everything back up later this week.

Matthew



Give me a call if I can be of any help. I'm off duty till Friday. Remember...IOU!!!

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Re: used convertable top from a 89'
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Last call before it's history....

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used convertable top from a 89'
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Anyone interested in a used tan top from a 89' vert.?
I just replaced my top and the old one is still in very good usable condition (wouldn't have replaced it yet, but got a great deal on a new top and I found a local upholsterer who did a great job on the install!).
It has a couple of spots where the top mechanism has caused "wear spots", I wouldn't call them holes or tears, but they do show. It would be a good replacement for someone who's top is in bad shape.
I can send pic's of the car with the old top.
All offers are welcome.

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Re: Code 51
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Looking forward to it Rick!

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Re: Code 51
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Well I made it to B/G today, car ran fine and I had great time. What a show!

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Re: Bloomington Gold bound
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See you on Saturday Ron!

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Re: Headliner opinions needed
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I've used 3M 77 adhesive before for upholstery work, it holds up pretty well.

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Re: Code 51
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UPDATE:
Well I purchased a used ECM from a member on CF, installed it this evening and the car runs smooth. No stalling, no codes. So hopefully that was the problem. I'll take it out tomorrow for a drive and see how it performs.
BIG sigh of relief!....

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Re: MF'r broke down....round two!!!
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Let me know when your going to start wrenching...I.O.U.!

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Re: 96 lt1 egr valve replacement anyone done this? pics tips?? thank you.
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sixstring1 wrote:
Thank you.. I aprrediate the help.. I love my car but it always seems the shops want to make you pay extra becuase it is a corvette.. so I want to learn to work on it myself..



You've come to the right place!
I'm an old "gear head", but new to Vette's. These guys
have been a world of help.
Welcome and good luck with your car!

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Re: Code 51
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I was planing on driving! LOL....we'll see!

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Re: Code 51
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X-FIRE wrote:
I had the same code on my 84. I pulled the computer and reseated the chip about 3 times and each time unhooking the battery to clear the code, but the code kept coming back. I replaced the chip about two years ago and haven't had the code return. Had the same symptoms that you did.


Thanks for the info...
I have the ECM out, PROM looked to be installed O.K. and the original one. I've located a replacement ECM, we'll give it a try.
Hopefully this will solve it.
I'm really hoping to make it to Bloomington Gold next weekend at Pheasant Run!

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Re: Code 51
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Thanks Matt!

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Re: Code 51
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UPDATE:

I followed Bill from FIC's direction and used Vaseline on the o-rings (don't laugh, it worked!). Both of the leakers sealed this time.
So that leaves me with the ECM problem which now seems worse. Idle was all over the place, from 700-1200, keeps wandering then slows and stalls.
I did find a few places on line that rebuild them, also found a few on ebay. Any advice either way?
We're getting closer!
Thanks again!

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Re: Code 51
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Thanks Matt, giving it one more try tonight.......

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Code 51
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Hello guys,
Well after Matak (Matthew) busted his butt helping me Wednesday night (which I'm in debt to him!), we got the new FIC injectors installed. I finished everything up today just to find injectors 1 & 3 leaking. Just got off the phone with Bill at FIC and after some good conversation and advice I'm "reseating" the drivers side bank.
I did get it started earlier and fired right up and ran pretty well.....for the usuall 4-5 minutes, then slowly idled down and stalled. The same problem I've been having all spring.
I pulled the codes and it's giving me a code 51. MEM-CAL according to the FSM. Which it says is a problem with the PROM or ECM.
I'm trying to plan ahead, are there any vendors of new or rebuilt ECM's? and or PROM's? My car is an 89 w/ AT.
Thanks much guys!
-Mike

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Re: MF'r broke down....round two!!!
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Well seeing this I won't bug you about mine!
Got everything back together and it fired right up but still stalls out after 4-5 minutes. Also noted #1 cylinder injector is leaking. Should I be able to move it easily in the manifold/fuel rail? I can slide it up and down enough to cause it to loose the seal, doesn't seem right....?
Good luck with your's Matt. Let me know if I can be of any help.
Wish I wasn't on-duty yesterday....I could have trialered it back home for you!

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Re: Running issue from yesterday....resolved?
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Just a quick note say "THANK YOU"!!!!!! to Matthew for spending an entire night off helping a newbie (to Vette's anyway!) change out injectors.
Matt is a true enthusiast and a great guy. I'm in debt to ya Man!!
Thanks again Matt.

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Re: Running issue from yesterday....resolved?
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JeffK wrote:
I don't care what tools you use #8 is still a pain in the butt. Unless you've deleted the HVAC system.


Jeff-
I didn't think 8 was as tough as 2, but they are a challange on the passenger side!

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Re: Running issue from yesterday....resolved?
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95Vert wrote:
Well, duh...lightbulb going on moment. But, I've never changed the plugs on an L98, so it might still be something I'd sweat over whereas Mattew would do it in his sleep.



Just changed my plugs (and wires, cap & rotor) last weekend.
Really not to bad of a job. The drivers side is easy, the only one that's a challenge is cylinder #2 behind the A/C compressor. Remove the acces panel in the fender well and by using a swivel and a combination of extensions on the 3/8 ratchet and it wasn't to bad.

But you're correct, Matt probably could sleep through it....lol!

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Re: For Sale-LT4 injectors
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Man I wish these were for a L98! What a deal!!!

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Re: Tuesday Chat 05.17.11
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Pets are therapeutic. I love my animals. They keep me company and they don't bitch and moan (most of the time). The local dog pound or animal rescue has plenty of animals in need of a good home. They also give varmints a run for their money. Homes with a barking dog are less likely to get broken into than a home without one. Works better than a home alarm system (that no one responds to).



Hello guys,
My "first" chat post.
Sorry to hear about Boots Tommy. We're pet folks, three dogs. Had to put down my daughters cat last year, we got the cat for her at her 8th birthday. The cat passed the night of my daughters senior prom. It was tough....
They're a part of our lives and I believe they give us as much love as we give them.

Have a good evening guys...........
-Mike

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Re: Fuel Pressure drops quickly
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Replaced my pump about 2 weeks ago with the racetronix parts. Much easier task than I anticipated. Still having some other issues, but the pump & install kit was top quality!

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Re: Barely used EGR Valve
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Received the EGR yesterday, looks GREAT!
Thanks Jeff!!

JeffK is a stand-up honest guy! An asset to this Forum!
Thanks for helping a "new guy"!

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Re: New to Corvette Guru saying Hello
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Welcome!
Very nice hood treatment!

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Re: My 91 vette.
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BEAUTIFUL !!!

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Re: Newbie with a fuel pump question.
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Matatk wrote:
Welcome to the site. The first test you have to do, as mentioned, is check for fuel pressure at the rail. Then you can look for the cause of the problem.

If it is the fuel pump, I recommend either AC Delco or as mentioned a walbro fuel pump is very good. You do not need a 255 lph pump. I have the walbro 190 lph to feed my 383 stroker and it works just fine. I purchased mine from racetronix with the install kit and it was great.

http://www.racetronix.biz/customkititems.asp?kc=FPA-011&eq=

or just type in fpa-011 in their search box.

Matthew



Just ordered my new pump kit from racetronix. I'm sure this is my problem too Matthew!
Thanks for the link.

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Re: New guy saying "Hello"!
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Welcome! Is that an 88? It looks nice. Great color combination.


It's an 89', the color is what sold me too!

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Re: End of the year Roll Call
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I'm new here and enjoying it!
COME ON SPRING!!!!!

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Re: New guy saying "Hello"!
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Thanks for the welcome guys,
and Merry Christmas to all!!

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Re: Barely used EGR Valve
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Hey Jeff-
What year (not sure if there is a diffenence within the C4's)? Mine is a 89'.
Thanks

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New guy saying "Hello"!
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Just signed up and thought I'd say "Hi".
Loooong time (read that....gray hair & 30+ year's out'a high school!) street rodder. First Vette and looking forward to spring so I can enjoy the new toy!

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