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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-12-2005, 12:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,310
Posted By R. Bruno

Did you bleed all around or just the one caliper?...

Did you bleed all around or just the one caliper? I agree with others, this is likely the problem.
Forum: C3 General
08-10-2005, 09:20 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,833
Posted By R. Bruno

I don't know think this will comfort you, but, I...

I don't know think this will comfort you, but, I can tell you that will look back on this time as a high school senior and marvel at how simple life was when this was actually a concern!

Now some...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-02-2005, 09:02 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,011
Posted By R. Bruno

I bought a power steering conversion kit,...

I bought a power steering conversion kit, including a box for my Chevy truck from Tom. Really great parts and great service. Call him with questions and he will walk you through it. He seems...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-17-2005, 07:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 363
Posted By R. Bruno

I agree with the advice above, but it depends...

I agree with the advice above, but it depends what your time is worth. :cheers:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-16-2005, 03:18 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,975
Posted By R. Bruno

I have the exact set-up as you, and mine does the...

I have the exact set-up as you, and mine does the same thing. Idle, around town, no problem. Highway and in the 90's it creaps up to 210 or 215. I do have AC so the condensor is blocking things. If I...
Forum: C3 General
07-16-2005, 11:57 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,478
Posted By R. Bruno

[QUOTE=bobs77vet]you know when they can't even...

[QUOTE=bobs77vet]you know when they can't even start the car it just sends shivers down my spine [QUOTE]

I had a simiar experience with a "smog only" station in CA. These guys are strictly smog...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-16-2005, 12:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,717
Posted By R. Bruno

Look at where the Vette radiator is compared to...

Look at where the Vette radiator is compared to the SUV. The SUV radiator has air ramming right through at highway speed, while the Vette depends on those three vent holes underneath to bring air up...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-11-2005, 09:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,102
Posted By R. Bruno

Thanks for the idea. Mine seems nice and tight...

Thanks for the idea. Mine seems nice and tight and I have the plastic underneath the car that seals between the radiator support and the radiator. I have placed some foam around the shroad but still...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-10-2005, 06:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,102
Posted By R. Bruno

So, you are running the spals with the shroud and...

So, you are running the spals with the shroud and no other foam seals?
I have the spals and an aluminum universal Griffin and still run hot on the highway with A/C on hot days on a stock motor...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-28-2005, 02:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 659
Posted By R. Bruno

Do you have AC on your car? I have the spals and...

Do you have AC on your car? I have the spals and still get some high temps (with new aluminum radiator) on the highway on hot days with AC. I think it is an airflow problem or other problem due to my...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-28-2005, 02:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 659
Posted By R. Bruno

Do you have AC on your car? I have the spals and...

Do you have AC on your car? I have the spals and still get some high temps (with new aluminum radiator) on the highway on hot days with AC. I think it is an airflow problem or other problem due to my...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-27-2005, 04:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 660
Posted By R. Bruno

Everyone seems to love the Keisler, but you are...

Everyone seems to love the Keisler, but you are talking about approximately 3k just for the parts. I would certainly budget 4000-if you are not going to do it yourself. The difference is supposed to...
Forum: C3 General
06-22-2005, 12:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,575
Posted By R. Bruno

POR makes a product that comes in a tube that is...

POR makes a product that comes in a tube that is just a thicker form. I use it to repair some small holes in a floorpan. I have also used the regular POR and the whitecoat. All work as advertised but...
Forum: C3 General
06-03-2005, 03:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 488
Posted By R. Bruno

Hey, the C-5 wheels look good. Are they a direct...

Hey, the C-5 wheels look good. Are they a direct swap?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-17-2005, 11:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 452
Posted By R. Bruno

You probably have a vacuum leak. If you don't...

You probably have a vacuum leak. If you don't already have them, get an assembly manual and a vacuum diagram before the car arrives. If it turns out to be simple, you will still need these. :cheers:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-14-2005, 08:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 297
Posted By R. Bruno

IS it leaking where the brake line connects? Odd...

IS it leaking where the brake line connects? Odd that that would just start on its own. If so, only thing you can do is remove it, clean the threads (inside and out) and try to reseat it.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-12-2005, 06:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 835
Posted By R. Bruno

DO NOT bring your Vette to a chevy dealer, ever.

DO NOT bring your Vette to a chevy dealer, ever.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-08-2005, 01:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 621
Posted By R. Bruno

This is a PITA job, but you don't need any...

This is a PITA job, but you don't need any special tools - just time.
DO NOT take it to a dealer. They will no more than you about the car, (probably a lot less) and will charge a lot to do the job.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-07-2005, 01:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 751
Posted By R. Bruno

Don't pull any vacuum lines, and keep everything...

Don't pull any vacuum lines, and keep everything you take off. :cheers:
Forum: C3 General
05-06-2005, 11:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 413
Posted By R. Bruno

I agree with this advice. BTW, don't be too hard...

I agree with this advice. BTW, don't be too hard on yourself over it. Many of us found little surprises after we bought our cars. Keep it in perspective - you will be doing plenty of repairs while...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-05-2005, 02:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,807
Posted By R. Bruno

check to see if a visual inspection is required....

check to see if a visual inspection is required. if not, you may be able to go to dual exhaust with dual cats and then go to the pipes.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-05-2005, 11:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,807
Posted By R. Bruno

In CA, you can modify the exhaust anyway you want...

In CA, you can modify the exhaust anyway you want after the CAT. so, you can split the pipe after the cat and go to the sidepipes. I know this is not ideal, but this may be the best you can do - at...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-04-2005, 03:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 490
Posted By R. Bruno

I know this sounds like a Bubba solution, but try...

I know this sounds like a Bubba solution, but try pouring some Marvel Mystery Oil down the carb with the engine running. I used this stuff when I was a kid and recently tried it again on my tired SB...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-30-2005, 07:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,252
Posted By R. Bruno

Is it leaking at the caliper or between the line...

Is it leaking at the caliper or between the line and the flare fitting?Try seating and re-seating the line multiple times. Call VB&P if you can't get it. They are really good about standing behind...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-26-2005, 06:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,166
Posted By R. Bruno

Personally, I think vette stock brakes work fine...

Personally, I think vette stock brakes work fine for most all kinds of driving except serious racing. I rebuilt with VB&P o-ring calipers and hawk pads. Replaced rubber hoses with stainless steel and...
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