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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-26-2020, 04:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 979
Posted By Hot Rod Roy

Sorry Don, but that should be less than 50...

Sorry Don, but that should be less than 50 milliamps (0.050 Amps)

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Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-26-2020, 01:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 584
Posted By Hot Rod Roy

Sharpen one side of a 1" wide putty knife...

Sharpen one side of a 1" wide putty knife (sharpened like a chisel). Wiggle the end of the blade against the adhesive. You can work thru to tough spots.

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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-25-2020, 08:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 309
Posted By Hot Rod Roy

Short circuits can be frustrating to chase down. ...

Short circuits can be frustrating to chase down. You want the power on, but that blows the fuse before you can learn anything!

Here's my little trick: Use a headlight bulb wired to a burned...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-23-2020, 05:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,077
Posted By Hot Rod Roy

If it were mine, I'd just clean up the original...

If it were mine, I'd just clean up the original plunger (and contacts) and put it back together.

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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-23-2020, 05:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 860
Posted By Hot Rod Roy

:iagree:

:iagree:
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-21-2020, 02:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,908
Posted By Hot Rod Roy

I didn't realize that my '84 was so good! (Maybe...

I didn't realize that my '84 was so good! (Maybe it's my nice soft ride, or maybe the low mileage on my car? :D ) No squeaks or rattles with my top on, quick removal and re-installation with my...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-20-2020, 09:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,237
Posted By Hot Rod Roy

Scary, scary, scary! I thought those spring...

Scary, scary, scary! I thought those spring retainers looked strange! It seems to me the only time they might rotate is when you "float" a valve. Otherwise, the spring tension would always...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-19-2020, 11:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,908
Posted By Hot Rod Roy

Sorry, but this does not make sense to me. All...

Sorry, but this does not make sense to me. All of the bolts should stay attached, with none of them coming out loose.

Question: Are there female threads in the windshield header and in the rear...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-18-2020, 01:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 923
Posted By Hot Rod Roy

Do the job once. Do the job right. Disasters...

Do the job once. Do the job right. Disasters happen when you least expect it. Don't take any chances with electricity!

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Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-18-2020, 02:01 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,709
Posted By Hot Rod Roy

You apparently bought the car at auction. If...

You apparently bought the car at auction. If that fan wire worries you, fixing the car yourself probably isn't an option. Mark the price up a little from what you paid, and make it go away.
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Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-16-2020, 05:51 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,918
Posted By Hot Rod Roy

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Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-15-2020, 01:42 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,717
Posted By Hot Rod Roy

That's the first time I've seen two braces on the...

That's the first time I've seen two braces on the back of an '84 alternator. My '84 only has one brace, the lower one. Any other '84 guys here with two braces?

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Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-13-2020, 08:16 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,918
Posted By Hot Rod Roy

I hate chimes!! I like to watch my gauges so I...

I hate chimes!! I like to watch my gauges so I know what's going on. I don't like surprises!

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Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-13-2020, 05:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,200
Posted By Hot Rod Roy

Did you try xrav's suggestion? There should be...

Did you try xrav's suggestion? There should be a gap between the back of the headlight knob and the dashboard.

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Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-13-2020, 04:39 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,918
Posted By Hot Rod Roy

If you choose to ignore the other warning...

If you choose to ignore the other warning indicators that are right in front of your faces, that one will get your attention!

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Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-13-2020, 04:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 792
Posted By Hot Rod Roy

Perforated "cling film" works great! First,...

Perforated "cling film" works great! First, remove the top, clean the inside surface really well, smooth the film into place, and then don't remove it. You still get that "open air" feeling, but...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-13-2020, 01:28 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,131
Posted By Hot Rod Roy

How deep are your pockets? :eek:

How deep are your pockets?

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Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-13-2020, 01:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,232
Posted By Hot Rod Roy

And just why did you drag this old thread out of...

And just why did you drag this old thread out of the archives? I hope you don't go looking for every morsel of "confused members". You'll be a very busy guy!!

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Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-12-2020, 08:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,131
Posted By Hot Rod Roy

Did I mention something about differences of...

Did I mention something about differences of opinion? Porting the intake makes a huge difference in the performance of the car. #1 suggestion!

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Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-12-2020, 06:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,131
Posted By Hot Rod Roy

See post #6. :cool:

See post #6.

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Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-12-2020, 05:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,131
Posted By Hot Rod Roy

You'll hear a thousand different opinions on...

You'll hear a thousand different opinions on everything under the sun on this forum, and the '84 CFI must be a winner in the comments section. But you get to decide how to run your own life! Why...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-12-2020, 01:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,113
Posted By Hot Rod Roy

15 posts, and I can't figure out what year C4 you...

15 posts, and I can't figure out what year C4 you have! They're not all the same, you know. I even tried checking your personal profile. No luck.

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Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-12-2020, 12:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,200
Posted By Hot Rod Roy

How can it be an electrical problem if the motors...

How can it be an electrical problem if the motors spin but the doors do not move?

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Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-11-2020, 01:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,200
Posted By Hot Rod Roy

First question: Since you just changed the...

First question: Since you just changed the headlight bulbs, are the two screws in the sides of the headlight housing touching the hood? Is there any interference that you can see?

The usual...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-09-2020, 05:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 549
Posted By Hot Rod Roy

Have you reset the e-brake mechanism? It looks...

Have you reset the e-brake mechanism? It looks to me like the piston in your caliper is not compressed all the way, which will cause the pads to not fit. There's some debate on whether this reset...
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