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Forum: C4 General Discussion
02-26-2006, 05:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 871
Posted By jiml94

tape removal

The dumbass is right! Paint thinner will remove tar, petroleum products, tape,etc. Paint thinner will not harm your paint .It is used to thin liquid paint. I have been using paint thinner to remove...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-25-2005, 08:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 584
Posted By jiml94

Glenn: The electrical ignition ysystem is very...

Glenn: The electrical ignition ysystem is very senstive to battery condition. If you have a weak battery, usually the sys light comes on and you may experience misfires. Check your battery or try a...
Forum: Southwest
12-15-2004, 01:49 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,118
Posted By jiml94

On your way down, get off at exit 15 Gulf...

On your way down, get off at exit 15 Gulf Greyhound Park and watch some SCCA Solo2 action. Corvettes run in the pm session 1-5.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-30-2004, 12:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 483
Posted By jiml94

headlight door running

What you may have here is a door motor gear bushing problem. The motor gear bushings need to be replaced in a rebuild. There are many threads on this fix. See tech tips. The rebuild kit is about...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-23-2004, 08:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 306
Posted By jiml94

The radio/door problem is caused by the switch in...

The radio/door problem is caused by the switch in the side of the door panel sticking. Just spray some WD40/silicone spray lube in it and the switch spring should release fully, shutting off the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-27-2004, 01:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 336
Posted By jiml94

Red: Use paint thinner to get the residue and...

Red: Use paint thinner to get the residue and sticky backing off. The paint thinner is also good for cleaning the surface prior to mounting the new letters. Paint thinner will not damage your clear...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
07-18-2004, 08:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 368
Posted By jiml94

heat cycles

Shaun: I agree with last reply. Your Victoracers will continually get harder and harder due to repeated heat cycles, especially since you drive them to the events. I have done this for several sets...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
06-21-2004, 08:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 802
Posted By jiml94

Re: Fun with a blue corvette at Texas World Speedway (Dylan Savage)

Dylan: Thanks for the great looong video! I am an SCCA flagger and had never seen the long track run clockwise. SCCA will not sanction it due to turn 4(ccw) driver's right tire wall. Your driving...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-16-2004, 04:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 258
Posted By jiml94

Re: Power Mast NOT Popping out HELP! (AWSUM94)

Awsum: I've been with you all the way with this. here is the next step:
If the mast came out at least a little, then just pull on it and see if you can get it out. The toothed wheel on the motor...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-15-2004, 09:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 535
Posted By jiml94

Re: Power Antenna Mast- Rubber Grommet How do I get it off? (AWSUM94)

In my 94 it rotates out counterclockwise with a spanner or two small screwdrivers in tandem on either side of the mast. If you look very closely, there are two small slots to engage the flat driver...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-05-2004, 07:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 819
Posted By jiml94

Re: REPLACE ANTENNA MAST? (AWSUM94)

If you have a 94 LT1, get a mast replacement kit from GM $30 and follow directions to replace. If your antenna is not broken, you do not have to remove the motor. Remove the black grommet in the mast...
Forum: Southwest
03-29-2004, 10:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 256
Posted By jiml94

Re: C4 - Antenna Adjustment Question (RubyRedTX)

RubyRed: When you remove the antenna mast(Without taking the motor housing out), look at the end of the antenna ribbon. If it is one piece it will have teeth all the way down and then have about ...
Forum: Southwest
03-29-2004, 01:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 256
Posted By jiml94

Re: C4 - Antenna Adjustment Question (RubyRedTX)

RRTex: Me thinks your antenna may need replacement. There may be teeth missing on your antenna ribbon which do not allow the antenna to go all the way down.You can buy a replacement antenna from GM...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-25-2004, 07:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,329
Posted By jiml94

Re: HELP power window won't work 1 day after I bought first Corvette! (glerma)

glerma: I don't want to be repetative, but this time hold the switch in the operating mode then slam the door. You need to have the electrical connection on to release the possible stuck brushes on...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-15-2004, 08:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 663
Posted By jiml94

Re: Manual Fan Switch thru firewall ? (Wile'sVette)

If you have a mid 90's like a 94, there is a hole with a rubber grommet behind the battery into the firewall. You must remove the battery, and then take a straightened coat hanger,tape the switch...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-13-2004, 03:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 459
Posted By jiml94

Re: Power window problem (69mako)

Try this diagnostic trick: Open the door. While holding the window switch down, slam the door closed. If the window goes down , this is the problem: The window motors sometime have the motor brushes...
Forum: Southwest
03-13-2004, 08:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 279
Posted By jiml94

Re: Houston where to shop for shocks (94whtlt1vert)

Try Gulf Coast Corvette
1-800-546-2111 5940 N.Sam Houston Pkwy E.319 Humble ,Tx 77396
(under hwy 59 overpass at Beltway 8 east)
They have KYB shocks, Bilsteins in catalog and could probably...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
03-11-2004, 07:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 879
Posted By jiml94

Re: Anybody use fuel additives? (Perfusion)

I use a fuel additive occasionally in my gas tank to keep the fuel injectors clean. I have always used Chevron fuel as my techs have informed me that the fuel additive Techron (A Chevron Product)...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
03-03-2004, 10:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,174
Posted By jiml94

Re: Corvette salvage yard in or around houston. (1bad85)

Gulf Coast Corvettes 281 441-2111
800-546-2111 Nice bunch of guys! I just bought some parts from them yesterday.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-29-2004, 08:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 380
Posted By jiml94

Re: radio antenna replacement 94 coupe (baerguy)

You can buy the antenna mast replacement kit from GM for about $30. There are instructions with it and also the tool to remove the black antenna mast grommet. The procedure is best done with two...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-28-2004, 07:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 540
Posted By jiml94

Re: Manual Fan Switch Wire Routing (y5e06)

In my 94 there is a hole with a rubber grommet behind the battery in the firewall. If you run a wire coathanger thru it it will appear in the interior just above the clutch/ brake pedal area . remove...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
02-04-2004, 09:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 397
Posted By jiml94

Re: Autox Tech Inspection Question (NavyBlue99)

I agree with everything said here! If all comes to this, use this solution. Besides, it is a good additional safety . Go to the hardware store and get a large nylon zip tie that is used to band ac...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
01-29-2004, 10:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 861
Posted By jiml94

Re: AutoX and Auto trans (subman)

I am an experienced autocrosser but with a manual. However, my observations with autotrans drivers is that you would be better off leaving the car shift when necessary and develop the braking...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
01-29-2004, 10:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 337
Posted By jiml94

Re: Brake Fade Question??? (TedDBere)

This has happened to me also during solo2 using two drivers. My brakes came back to normal after cool down but later I noticed a little spongy feeling in normal braking.I bled the brakes and the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-29-2004, 10:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 672
Posted By jiml94

Re: Tilt Column Movement? (steelwindmachine)

I looked up my repair bill from GM. Here is the part number for the fix:

FP No. 26059718 Spring Kit 6.514 0 cost: $35.41
4 hour labor chg: $280.00
done in 2000
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