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Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-08-2012, 03:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,706
Posted By jerryL98

It's a 78. You have to listen closely but he told...

It's a 78. You have to listen closely but he told Howard toward the end of that bit. I don't get the problem. A 78 pace car is pretty cool.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-24-2011, 12:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 459
Posted By jerryL98

VERY helpful. Thank you, this is what I was...

VERY helpful. Thank you, this is what I was looking for.:thumbs:
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-24-2011, 12:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 459
Posted By jerryL98

Yes, the engine.

Yes, the engine.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-24-2011, 12:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 459
Posted By jerryL98

How long to overhaul

Thinking of doing an overhaul on my 85. I have good skills but I'm not a pro. Can anyone give me some clue on how long it takes to overhaul a Corvette? I understand all the variables, machine shop...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
05-07-2010, 05:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,000
Posted By jerryL98

The stock wheels are 8.5". I know all this stuff...

The stock wheels are 8.5". I know all this stuff though. The problem is that I cant' tell without tires and the car on the ground if the rears will hang outside the fender. I don't want to buy tires,...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
05-07-2010, 05:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,000
Posted By jerryL98

How'd you get the 3/4" adapters to work? I have a...

How'd you get the 3/4" adapters to work? I have a set and they require indents in the back of the wheel to house the lug nuts of the adapters. What size rear tires do you have on? Do the fronts rub...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
05-07-2010, 09:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,000
Posted By jerryL98

C5 wheels on an early c4 has anyone done it???

I have a set of C5 Z06 wheels, 17x9.5 front and 18x10.5 rear. I have 1" adapters and I am ready to go for the tires. BUT, I test fit everything yesterday and it looks like the rears are going to hang...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-28-2010, 10:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,239
Posted By jerryL98

:iagree:An excellent point.

:iagree:An excellent point.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-28-2010, 10:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,385
Posted By jerryL98

Once that plastic breaks there is noyhing you can...

Once that plastic breaks there is noyhing you can do.:willy:I tried everything. The new panel is the only good fix. There just aren't any solid attachment points.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-28-2010, 10:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,239
Posted By jerryL98

There is a torque spec for lug nuts. If you got...

There is a torque spec for lug nuts. If you got em that tight you might start breaking them as you drive.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-28-2010, 10:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,499
Posted By jerryL98

What year do you want to put them on? The offsets...

What year do you want to put them on? The offsets are way off for the early c4's. You can get them on but they don't look so good. They sit to inboard. If someone has done itand it looks good I'd...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-28-2010, 10:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 787
Posted By jerryL98

NICE!:thumbs:

NICE!:thumbs:
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-28-2010, 10:19 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,858
Posted By jerryL98

I've got an 85 and it's in far better shape than...

I've got an 85 and it's in far better shape than yours with less miles and if I got 4000 I'd feel lucky. These Corvettes are a labor of love. They are inexpensive to get into, you have fun working on...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-28-2010, 10:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,239
Posted By jerryL98

Probably won't hurt anything but I wouldn't feel...

Probably won't hurt anything but I wouldn't feel all that safe at highway speed.:eek:
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-28-2010, 09:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,385
Posted By jerryL98

I know exactly what you're talking about. The...

I know exactly what you're talking about. The same thing was happening on my 85. The factory door panels have a plastic top lip that laps over a flange of fiberglass across the top of the door. The...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-27-2010, 09:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 501
Posted By jerryL98

You really shouldn't sand the wheels. You be...

You really shouldn't sand the wheels. You be forever getting the scratches out. Strip off the clear coat and buff 'em out with aluminum polish. Mine were really bad and I buffed with 3 grades of...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-26-2010, 07:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,226
Posted By jerryL98

Thanks guys. I'll check it out and let you know...

Thanks guys. I'll check it out and let you know what happens.

Wow! The left horn was shorted internally. You saved me hours!!!! Thanks for the help!!!:cheers:
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-25-2010, 10:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,226
Posted By jerryL98

Horn/anti-theft fuse keeps blowing

The fuse behind the center dash that controls the ant-theft blows when I press the horn button. There is not a short between the horn button and the fuse. The relay checks out fine. If I don't touch...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-12-2010, 09:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 465
Posted By jerryL98

:iagree: Sounds like the carpet is cut a tad...

:iagree: Sounds like the carpet is cut a tad short. The double sided tape would be the cleanest fix.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-12-2010, 09:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,013
Posted By jerryL98

That heater core won't heal itself. You can bet...

That heater core won't heal itself. You can bet it's leaking or will leak. Feel the carpet on the right side. Press a paper towel into it. The antifreeze will show up. It is a tough job to replace...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-26-2009, 10:36 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,678
Posted By jerryL98

Dude, use your plastic! Nobody uses checks...

Dude, use your plastic! Nobody uses checks anymore! It's 2009 for crying out loud! With a card you will never have these kinds of frustrating problems. I'm sure Ecklers has been stung so many times...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-08-2008, 10:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 457
Posted By jerryL98

I do suspect the heater core, but the fluid is...

I do suspect the heater core, but the fluid is oily. It doesn't smell like the anti-freeze I have here and it's blue. I suppose the heater core is a nightmare to get to. Thanks for the help. :cheers:
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-08-2008, 11:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 457
Posted By jerryL98

Fluid leaking to interior!!???

My 85 is leaking some kind of blue fluid to the passenger side interior. The fluid is the color of washer fluid (blue) but it has a light oil feel and a strange smell. It seems to be coming from...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-21-2007, 08:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 458
Posted By jerryL98

You said tires, do you mean wheels? If you meant...

You said tires, do you mean wheels? If you meant wheels then, yes with a but. The bolts will line up and you can bolt them on, but the offset is significantly different. The new wheels will sit...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-03-2006, 08:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 616
Posted By jerryL98

nose to hood adjustment question

Has anyone ever adjusted the front bumper on the c4. How is it done? I cannot seam to see a point where adjustments can be made.:banghead:
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