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Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
12-15-2018, 11:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 618
Posted By Wisdom

2004 C5 Service Manuals and Torch Red Targa Top

I haven't been on this board for a while. I had a 2004 C5, but traded it off in 2016 for a different vehicle. I do have the two-volume set of Helms Service Manuals for it and a torch red targa that...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-18-2015, 09:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 650
Posted By Wisdom

Oreilly Auto Parts sells a connector pigtail,...

Oreilly Auto Parts sells a connector pigtail, complete with butt splices if you need it for about $6. I had to replace my connector as the wires got pulled out of the connector and were making...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-17-2015, 11:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 650
Posted By Wisdom

I can't recall the colors (suspect it's simple...

I can't recall the colors (suspect it's simple black and white or purple and white), but they come out of the wiring harness that runs to the alternator - if it's the sensor that's on the block...
Forum: C5 Tech
02-14-2015, 07:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,311
Posted By Wisdom

My son had a 2004 Impala that had a solid clunk...

My son had a 2004 Impala that had a solid clunk in it from the front right wheel. It bugged me for a long time. We finally started to dig for it and discovered that the lower control arm bushings...
Forum: C5 General
02-03-2015, 09:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,367
Posted By Wisdom

After 11 years and 150k+ miles, my drivers seat...

After 11 years and 150k+ miles, my drivers seat is shot and needs to be replaced. So I'm not worried about the car seat on the passenger side for the younger ones. (Disable the airbag too.) The...
Forum: Southwest
01-23-2015, 11:19 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,309
Posted By Wisdom

The last two times I renewed my registration...

The last two times I renewed my registration stickers at the county clerk's office, I renewed them for 23 months each. It was slightly cheaper because I only had to pay the road tax once. Not sure...
Forum: C5 General
01-20-2015, 10:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,963
Posted By Wisdom

I've got 150k on my '04. I started out with the...

I've got 150k on my '04. I started out with the Goodyears that came with the car and tried Kumho (spelling?) and Nitto 555 non-ZP's, before going to the Pilot A/S Sports. The non-zero pressure...
Forum: C5 General
01-16-2015, 01:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,180
Posted By Wisdom

So I bought the last set of XS Power Headers in...

So I bought the last set of XS Power Headers in November... Just got them installed in conjunction with other work beyond my ability (rear main seal). I picked up the car earlier this evening and...
Forum: C5 General
01-04-2015, 08:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,968
Posted By Wisdom

This has happened to me in my '04. The buzzing...

This has happened to me in my '04. The buzzing is coming from a circuit card behind the emergency flasher button. That circuit card controls the turn signals and emergency flasher. To clear the...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-04-2015, 01:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,384
Posted By Wisdom

If you have the numbers in inch-pounds, you can...

If you have the numbers in inch-pounds, you can divide it by 12 to get the foot-pound equivalent. So a bolt that requires 106 inch-pounds could be torqued properly with a wrench at 8.8 foot-pounds. ...
Forum: C5 General
12-31-2014, 03:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 744
Posted By Wisdom

When will my parts ship???

So I took advantage of your sale on 12/19 for the motor and transmission mounts, along with plug wires and thermal sleeves. The mounts shipped quickly - I received them within a few days and was...
Forum: Southwest
12-11-2014, 12:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 732
Posted By Wisdom

If you fly into Phoenix, the Grand Canyon South...

If you fly into Phoenix, the Grand Canyon South Rim is several hundred miles north. You're closer if you fly into Flagstaff. But if you follow the weather and ski reports, you'll find that...
Forum: C5 Tech
11-30-2014, 10:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,956
Posted By Wisdom

That must have been a fun stacking operation!

That must have been a fun stacking operation!
Forum: C5 Tech
11-28-2014, 12:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,893
Posted By Wisdom

I've got an 04 and haven't had a headlight...

I've got an 04 and haven't had a headlight failure yet, so I don't know what they sound like for the C5. But I did have a headlight gear fail on a 95 Firebird and that motor just ran and ran when...
Forum: C5 Tech
11-27-2014, 10:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,893
Posted By Wisdom

If it was a loud vibrating noise when the car was...

If it was a loud vibrating noise when the car was moving, I'd say either look at the brakes on the passenger front wheel or at the hub bearings. I think the key is that the vehicle had to move for...
Forum: C5 Tech
11-10-2014, 12:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,200
Posted By Wisdom

Skip it. Stick to Techron...or Seafoam.

Skip it. Stick to Techron...or Seafoam.
Forum: C5 Tech
11-08-2014, 08:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,817
Posted By Wisdom

One other option is that you could have a weak...

One other option is that you could have a weak hose that's leaking under pressure. I'm leaning towards that since you noted you've seen coolant on your garage floor before. You may want to see if a...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-05-2014, 11:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 785
Posted By Wisdom

I had similar experience intermittently over a...

I had similar experience intermittently over a couple of years. Then last year I had to change the water pump again and decided to change the serpentine belt since I was there. I noticed that the...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-18-2014, 10:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 695
Posted By Wisdom

I've got an '04 and recently changed an idler...

I've got an '04 and recently changed an idler pulley during a water pump R&R. I initially also used the original washer that was on the pulley being tossed. It turned out that the shape of that...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-05-2013, 01:05 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,227
Posted By Wisdom

Very good, point taken. I grew up in...

Very good, point taken. I grew up in Massachusetts and I go backpacking. I have a lot of cold weather gear... but I don't like laying on my back on cold ground with that expensive gear on. Besides,...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-04-2013, 12:50 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,227
Posted By Wisdom

I'm looking at doing a rear main seal laying on...

I'm looking at doing a rear main seal laying on the cold wet ground here in Houston, so seeing your setup made me buy another lottery ticket! Anyway, sir, this is your thread - have had it - help me...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-02-2013, 08:43 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,227
Posted By Wisdom

I can't decide if it's a grow room that doubles...

I can't decide if it's a grow room that doubles as a garage or a garage doing duty as a grow room. Either way, I'm envious of the ceiling height, the lift (I think), and the chain hoist!
Forum: C5 General
04-29-2012, 12:15 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,291
Posted By Wisdom

2004 A4 ~120k miles, transmission flushed around...

2004 A4 ~120k miles, transmission flushed around 100k miles, differential gear oil R&R this weekend or next. No transmission issues other than popping off the shifter linkage around 100k.
Forum: C5 General
08-05-2010, 12:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,193
Posted By Wisdom

I've got just about 100k miles on my '04 A4 with...

I've got just about 100k miles on my '04 A4 with F55. They still work very well - although every now and then I go a little too slow over the speed bumps at work and the front shocks will bounce a...
Forum: C5 Tech
05-22-2010, 09:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,454
Posted By Wisdom

The steering wheel position sensor may be giving...

The steering wheel position sensor may be giving you trouble. I can't recall the code, but it would sometimes appear on my DIC :eek: with a history flag. I think what is happening is that the...
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