Corvette Fever Magazine Forums

Corvette Fever Magazine Forumshttp://forums.corvettefever.comJoin the European & Import Car Forum at Corvette Fever Magazine to discuss your car, the latest Corvette Fevers on the market, shows & events, modifications, and more.http://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7992858/c3-corvettes/brand-new-rear-end-binding-up/index.htmlWed, 18 Nov 2009 20:11:36 -0800brand new rear end binding up
i take it that you have the car up in the air still... is it possible that the disc brakes or the parking brake is binding at that same point??? is it binding on one rotation of the front yoke or one rotation of the tires???? if one rotation of the tires... find the tight spot.. center the tight spot. mark that spot with masking tape on the side wall of the tire... turn the tire half a turn... grab the pinion yoke.. wiggle it slightly... can you feel the tiny bit of play between the pinion gear teeth and the ring gear teeth... there is always a tiny *** then rotate the tight spot back in.. see if the play vanishes... that would indicate the differential is bent.. this is totally possible with a big block car.. the gear got loaded so much the angle bent the case.. if you still have the same amount of play in the pinion to ring gear when the rear end is in the tight spot.. i would look at the brake rotors or parking brake wear surfaces.. perhaps there is a little bit of run out when the rotors got riveted back on to the flanges.. now.. if there are 3 or 4 tight spots during one rotation of the tire.. the pinion is bent.....

]]><![CDATA[brand new rear end binding up]]>http://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7992858/c3-corvettes/brand-new-rear-end-binding-uphttp://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7912717/c3-corvettes/can-not-find-part/index.htmlTue, 17 Nov 2009 04:11:43 -0800can not find part
Hey I just pick up a low milage 1981 Corvette. It has not been started since 1992. I have started the car and it is running good (tune up-fresh lubes). When the engine started the smog pump air control valve hose to the air cleaner cracked. I have search the internet and can not find the part, does anyone know where to find one? Thank you for your help. I can rig a fix for it, but I want to fix it the right way.

]]><![CDATA[can not find part]]>http://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7912717/c3-corvettes/can-not-find-parthttp://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7989609/c3-corvettes/tachometer/index.htmlTue, 17 Nov 2009 03:11:41 -0800tachometer
take off the distributer cap and the rotor.. take a bright flash light and look at the pickup coil... i bet that the magnet is broken or cracked. take a look at the pick up coils online someplace like autozone.com . the pickup coil part number is a DR106 you can see the 3 screws that hold it together and in alignment do not loosen the screws... if you do the pieces will shift and you will not be able to start the motor... just take a look at the layer under the top... it is a ceramic magnet.. and i have found them cracked and loose... when the distributer shaft spins.. the toothed piece is called the reluctor.. the pick up coil has several layers.. the top piece is the pole piece.. the next is the ceramic magnet.. under it all is the pick up coil windings.. when the shaft spins.. the tips passing each other create a tiny alternating current.. a nice seine wave... if you spin the shaft with a digital volt meter set to 20 volts AC scale.. you need to get over 1 volt AC or it will not trigger the ignition module... i think that do to the broken magnet.. you are sending two trigger pulses to the module.. perhaps more... and this is doubling the RPM reading on your tach... this has happened to the later small cap, remote coil, Hei units used on later motors.. it really effects drivability on the later models do to the electronic spark timing.. but thats for another day and another thread.. putting a new pick up coil in the distributer is easy if you know how to get the distributer out and put it back in.... ask for instructions... if you plan on changing the pick up coil .. i may type them in later...

]]><![CDATA[tachometer]]>http://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7989609/c3-corvettes/tachometerhttp://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7988760/c4-corvettes/wtb-spare-carrier-tray-wheel-1994/index.htmlMon, 16 Nov 2009 18:11:48 -0800WTB Spare Carrier Tray & Wheel 1994
Located in So Cal. stevero44@hotmail.com

]]><![CDATA[WTB Spare Carrier Tray & Wheel 1994]]>http://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7988760/c4-corvettes/wtb-spare-carrier-tray-wheel-1994http://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7984701/c4-corvettes/1987-corvette-wont-run/index.htmlFri, 13 Nov 2009 14:11:47 -08001987 Corvette won't run
I am working on an 1987 Corvette. The car came to me not running. When it quit lady said all it would do is start & die. We have replaced everything but the steering wheel & believe the Vehicle Anti Theft is the culprit. We sent the chip in the computer to Street & Performance for a diagnostic check & they really don't know if it is good or not. The car will start & die. It will not even crank over untill we conect our scanner & bypass the VAT. Once we do it will crank over , start & loose injector pulse. Do you know of anyone that can test this thing properly, know where to buy a new one or have a solution for us. Thanks, Bob Ellis

]]><![CDATA[1987 Corvette won't run]]>http://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7984701/c4-corvettes/1987-corvette-wont-runhttp://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7983990/c4-corvettes/92-lt1-vett-security-light-and-sys-error-flashes-wile-running/index.htmlFri, 13 Nov 2009 00:11:11 -080092 LT1 vett, security light and sys error flashes wile running.
first... try spraying some WD40 into the ignition lock cylinder.. work the key in and out a few dozen times... give it another shot and then cycle the lock forward and backward a bunch of times.. the lock cylinder has contacts that get corrosion build up... when the contacts get dirty or worn... the security light will flash... or come on... working the key in and out and turning the lock on and off with the wd40 will sometimes clean the contacts... there is a secret... if you have to change the lock cylinder... the new lock cylinders do not come with a pellet key... they come with a plain key cut to fit the tumblers... after you buy the new lock cylinder.. take the new plain key along with your existing pellet key.. to a key cutter .. have them match the blanks for pellet resistance... there are 15 different resistance values.. with the new key cut to the new lock... and the new key matches the resistor value... you can install the new lock cylinder without having to go through a huge amount of headakes... there are ways to bypass the resistor system.. but it just makes your car easier to steal... not a good thing... it takes less than a minute to steal a gm car without a vats system... with a vats system... you have to use a tow truck... thats why lowjack was invented...

]]><![CDATA[92 LT1 vett, security light and sys error flashes wile running.]]>http://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7983990/c4-corvettes/92-lt1-vett-security-light-and-sys-error-flashes-wile-runninghttp://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7906198/c5-corvettes/lowering-bolt-kits/index.htmlThu, 12 Nov 2009 14:11:24 -0800lowering bolt kits
I recently purchased the lowering kit from west coast vettes the rear looks simple enough but the front appears more complicated. Is there a how to install sheet available? If I lower the front 1 to 1 and a half inches is it nessasarry to have the front end re aligned? I have read and heard of several people doing this but never anyone saying the front end had to be aligned once lowered? I am a new first owner of a vette and need some advice from someone who has installed these or am I better off just leaving the car alone? It would look so much better lowered but I dont want to loose ride or driveability or cause other problems.If the front end needs to be realigned is that a rape charge and can most all alignment shops do it or should a dealer do it?.

]]><![CDATA[lowering bolt kits]]>http://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7906198/c5-corvettes/lowering-bolt-kitshttp://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7982289/c3-corvettes/78-vette-electric-fan-conversion-ignition-switch-power/index.htmlThu, 12 Nov 2009 00:11:25 -080078 vette electric fan conversion ignition switch power
autozone.com has the various years of wiring diagrams for corvettes... you do have to join and log in... most years are covered... 63 or 66 up..

]]><![CDATA[78 vette electric fan conversion ignition switch power]]>http://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7982289/c3-corvettes/78-vette-electric-fan-conversion-ignition-switch-powerhttp://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7903909/c5-corvettes/i-have-a-2004-lemans-convt-with-a-squeaky-drivers-door-any-ideas/index.htmlWed, 11 Nov 2009 17:11:30 -0800I have a 2004 lemans convt with a squeaky drivers door, any ideas
My drivers door sure squeaks alot, I have tried all the lube stuff at it still returns. Other ideas? I also have all the Corvette fever mag's from 1979 forward, are they worth anything?

]]><![CDATA[I have a 2004 lemans convt with a squeaky drivers door, any ideas]]>http://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7903909/c5-corvettes/i-have-a-2004-lemans-convt-with-a-squeaky-drivers-door-any-ideashttp://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7901428/c4-corvettes/gear-drive-timing/index.htmlTue, 10 Nov 2009 01:11:22 -0800GEAR DRIVE TIMING
GONNA PUT A NEW P/ J GEAR DRIVE IN OUR 84....HAS 6 CAM TIMING DEGREE BUTTONS FOR CAM ADVANCE...ANYONE KNOW WHICH ONE MAKES THE BEST POWER...??????? 0-10 DEGREES

]]><![CDATA[GEAR DRIVE TIMING]]>http://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7901428/c4-corvettes/gear-drive-timinghttp://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7901068/c4-corvettes/out-of-timetimming/index.htmlMon, 09 Nov 2009 23:11:50 -0800out of time...timming
my 84 just stoped...idleing thru a parkinglot....poppin and backfiring....checked dist for rotation....was turning but jumpin and skipping.....pulled dist to check gear and roll pin....thats all ok...so...i figured the timing gears gave up....has anyone done this on an 84 crossfire....can you get the harmonic ball off without pullin the rack....did this motor come with nylon timming gear....any input will help....thanks everyone...bafeled......

]]><![CDATA[out of time...timming]]>http://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7901068/c4-corvettes/out-of-timetimminghttp://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7965060/forum-issues/digital-dash-shuts-off-hard-brake-pedal/index.htmlMon, 02 Nov 2009 03:11:12 -0800digital dash shuts off / hard brake pedal
thanks so much....i'll check it out and post results.....thanks....D

]]><![CDATA[digital dash shuts off / hard brake pedal]]>http://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7965060/forum-issues/digital-dash-shuts-off-hard-brake-pedalhttp://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7963857/c3-corvettes/c3-front-hub-truing-for-flat-runout-free-brake-rotor-installation/index.htmlSun, 01 Nov 2009 15:11:57 -0800C3 front hub truing for flat, runout free brake rotor installation...
i thought i would share this.... i saw in this article... http://www.corvettefever.com/techarticles/corp_0604_chevrolet_corvette_c3_brake_upgrade that the hubs get bent when lug nuts are over tightened.. wheel studs also stretch when the lug nuts get over tightened.. if you seem to have run out on the face of the hub ... it is possible.... with an intelligent brake lathe operator.. to remove the high spots without effecting the rotor mounting distance from the caliper... remove the rotors.. the hubs... the studs really need to be pressed out.. with proper tooling.. i usually tap them out with a 2 or 3 pound hammer while the hub is still mounted... since i usually put new bearings and races in ... i then take the hub to the brake drum and rotor lathe... spin it up and just remove the high spots... just barely enough to clean up the face.. when installing new studs... instead of pressing them in.. i use a stack of hardened flat washers.. with a greased lug nut turned flat side in.. to pull the stud into place.. i normally keep some half inch , nine sixteenths and five eighth hardened flat washers in my tool box to pull new studs into the hub.. i just thought i would share... and please... when doing a brake job.. with removable bearings.. if you don't know how long ago.. the bearings were last cleaned and packed.. do it if you have the time... and the ability.. doing it takes about half an hour with all the cleaning you need to do per side when you have it torn down and the rotor off.. if your dust cap got damaged when you removed it.. you and put it over the head of your hammer.. and tap it slightly with another smaller hammer to make it round again.. so it fits tight.. and keeps the dirt and any water out... i also tend to seal the dust cap to the hub with a small bead of high temp silicone.. that way i know its sealed... and i was the last one to do it... creative mechanics put mileage in silicone when the bearings were packed on the dust cap... like 53K for 53,000 miles..

]]><![CDATA[C3 front hub truing for flat, runout free brake rotor installation...]]>http://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7963857/c3-corvettes/c3-front-hub-truing-for-flat-runout-free-brake-rotor-installationhttp://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7960296/c1-corvettes/62-inner-fender-well/index.htmlFri, 30 Oct 2009 14:10:38 -070062' Inner Fender Well
I have a 62' that has had some large cut outs in both front inner fender areas( I think for headers side pipes) and I am trying to figure out the best way to repair or replace. I don't know if they can be replaced with everything else intact, or do I try to repair them by piecing in whats missing. Any suggestions? Eric hpranch@interx.net

]]><![CDATA[62' Inner Fender Well]]>http://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7960296/c1-corvettes/62-inner-fender-wellhttp://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7918655/c3-corvettes/clickety-noise/index.htmlThu, 29 Oct 2009 15:10:21 -0700Clickety noise
i would first jack up the right front..... spin the wheel with it up in the air... see if you can hear any clicking... then grab the wheel and try to turn it back and forth.. see if there is any movement.. if there is see where its from... see if there is any in, out movement at the top/bottom of the wheel... you can now remove the wheel.... examine the brake caliper... make sure the caliper pin is properly installed... wiggle the brake pads... make sure they are not rattling around inside the caliper.. put a pair of lug nuts back on to hold the rotor to the hub... if its not fastened tight.. wiggle the rotor.. see if there is any play.. spin the rotor.. see if you hear anything rumbling.. the wheel bearings should be totally silent.. if you can hear them... or can feel them when you turn it.. they are probably going bad and will need to be replaced... don't forget... you have to clean all the grease out.. and drive the races out a bit at a time.. then drive the new races in.. please read up on this... if you are not familiar with doing it.. it really does sound like the bearings are failing.. or have failed.. if the bearings have spun on the spindle.. you may have to have it examined by a professional... or you may have to change the spindle... and possibly the hub also.. there is a small chance... that those front wheel bearings have not be properly cleaned and packed with fresh proper grease since it rolled off the factory line...

]]><![CDATA[Clickety noise]]>http://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7918655/c3-corvettes/clickety-noisehttp://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7880008/c4-corvettes/help/index.htmlThu, 29 Oct 2009 03:10:30 -0700help
looking for a EGR valve sedenoid for 87 tuned port vette. any one have any ideas where to find a new one? thanks

]]><![CDATA[help]]>http://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7880008/c4-corvettes/helphttp://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7918247/c5-corvettes/c5-headlight/index.htmlWed, 28 Oct 2009 23:10:43 -0700C5 Headlight
start with this... http://www.vetteweb.com/tech/vemp_0406_c5light_gearing_up/index.html you seem to have several problems.. perhaps something was binding when the head light went up and down.. why its going up and down 5 times fast... something in the limit switch.. perhaps some of the gear teeth.. if you cannot wait to get a brass gear... i think that dorman also has a gear available.. i think autozone has some repair info on these... read first.. so you don't end up getting fingers or hands crushed...

]]><![CDATA[C5 Headlight]]>http://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7918247/c5-corvettes/c5-headlighthttp://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7953960/c3-corvettes/raising-octain-levels-70-small-block-350-autimatic/index.htmlTue, 27 Oct 2009 10:10:15 -0700raising octain levels 70 small block 350 autimatic
http://image.motortrend.com/f/8475249+w750/112_0606_sfhof_14z+high_octane_fuel+blend_chart.jpg http://ranney.com/mjr/fuel_blend.html ....heres a couple of charts and a blend calculator.....remember watch out for static and gas water heaters....l.o.l hope this helps D & T

]]><![CDATA[raising octain levels 70 small block 350 autimatic]]>http://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7953960/c3-corvettes/raising-octain-levels-70-small-block-350-autimatichttp://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7953957/c3-corvettes/raising-octain-levels-70-small-block-350-autimatic/index.htmlTue, 27 Oct 2009 10:10:25 -0700raising octain levels 70 small block 350 autimatic
how do i raise octain levels 350 small automatic

]]><![CDATA[raising octain levels 70 small block 350 autimatic]]>http://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7953957/c3-corvettes/raising-octain-levels-70-small-block-350-autimatichttp://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7875961/c4-corvettes/asr-not-working/index.htmlTue, 27 Oct 2009 03:10:51 -0700ASR not working??
Hi everybody. I just bought a 1993 white lt1 coupe. One problem I have noticed is when you push the button to turn the ASR off it's not working and it does'nt light up on the information center either. Anybody know what this could be?

]]><![CDATA[ASR not working??]]>http://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7875961/c4-corvettes/asr-not-workinghttp://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7909508/c2-corvettes/f-s-apple-iphone-3g-s-32gb-unlocked-350usd/index.htmlFri, 23 Oct 2009 17:10:47 -0700F/s:Apple iPhone 3G S 32GB Unlocked---$350usd
Feature: 3+ Megapixel Camera, Bluetooth, Calendar, Camera, Candy Bar Form, Edge, Email Client, GPS / Location, High- Speed Data GPRS, Megapixel Camera, MP3, Smartphone, Speaker Phone, Touch Screen, Video Capture, Video Clip, Voice Dialing, Wi-Fi Weight: 4.76 oz Talk Time: Up to 5 hours on 3G Stand By Time: Up to 300 hours Product Includes Apple iPhone 3G S 32GB Unlocked Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic Dock Connector to USB Cable USB Power Adapter Documentation SIM eject tool Email--lopez2444@gmail.com lopez-1334@hotmail.com

]]><![CDATA[F/s:Apple iPhone 3G S 32GB Unlocked---$350usd]]>http://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7909508/c2-corvettes/f-s-apple-iphone-3g-s-32gb-unlocked-350usdhttp://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7869979/c3-corvettes/c3-body-mounts/index.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2009 23:10:28 -0700c3 body mounts
Can the body mounts be changed without lifting the body from the frame, If so what is the best way to do this without damaging the body

]]><![CDATA[c3 body mounts]]>http://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7869979/c3-corvettes/c3-body-mountshttp://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7863838/c4-corvettes/88-vette-high-speed-miss/index.htmlMon, 19 Oct 2009 21:10:18 -070088 Vette high Speed Miss
I have an 88 vette that misses at high speeds such as 65 - 75 MPH. This only happens once in a while but in a 3 hour trip I noticed it happening about 10 times. Any ideas or does anyone no a good corvette mechanic in the Harford County area? Thanks

]]><![CDATA[88 Vette high Speed Miss]]>http://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7863838/c4-corvettes/88-vette-high-speed-misshttp://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7900757/c5-corvettes/c5-c6-electric-corvette-idea/index.htmlMon, 19 Oct 2009 16:10:01 -0700C5/C6 electric corvette idea...
just has a wild thought.. has anybody heard of removing the transmission from a C5/C6 transaxle.. and installing an electric motor ... it should go on really easy.. and using battery packs were the gasoline engine was.. i know that this won't be popular with most corvette owners.. but it is just an idea...

]]><![CDATA[C5/C6 electric corvette idea...]]>http://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7900757/c5-corvettes/c5-c6-electric-corvette-ideahttp://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7900196/updates-and-announcements/emerald-coast-cruizin-lodging-frank-brn-park-w-oceanviews-69-nt/index.htmlMon, 19 Oct 2009 04:10:39 -0700Emerald Coast Cruizin-Lodging- Frank Brn Park w/ Oceanviews-$69/nt
This is a great home close within 5 minutes (opposite traffice) to Frank Brown Park for the Emerald Coast Cruizin. This is a fabulous large classic beach house, brand new house, with spectacular views from master bedroom, 2nd bedroom and upper floor. This is in the perfect location on the quiet side of Panama City, Laguna Beach and close to Pier Park & Seacrest Beach for quaint shops and restaurants where you can enjoy evening movies on the Beach. There is a 1 bedroom through 6 bedroom available price ranging starting at $69/nt. Video Tour: www.holidaybyowner.com/laguna/four www.holidaybyowner.com/laguna

]]><![CDATA[Emerald Coast Cruizin-Lodging- Frank Brn Park w/ Oceanviews-$69/nt]]>http://forums.corvettefever.com/70/7900196/updates-and-announcements/emerald-coast-cruizin-lodging-frank-brn-park-w-oceanviews-69-nt