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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-24-2010, 03:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 496
Posted By hotrodrik

Update on what i found so far. I got a code 46...

Update on what i found so far. I got a code 46 when i scanned the car . book says, VATS system so i'm looking into that ,also i got car up on ramps to look at the starter and found corrosion on...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-20-2010, 12:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 496
Posted By hotrodrik

Battery is 2 years old ,bought car 4 years ago...

Battery is 2 years old ,bought car 4 years ago ,car was not driven very often ,had intake gasket leak and waterpump leak ,so while it was down ,changed those tuneup items , have had no problems at...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-20-2010, 08:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 496
Posted By hotrodrik

car would not crank , history is car is mostly...

car would not crank , history is car is mostly origional, cap, rotor, plugs, and plug wires, water pump ,hoses were replaced 4 years ago only put 3k miles on since then
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-20-2010, 08:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 496
Posted By hotrodrik

no start after drive

We had our 88 out for a drive the other day , stopped for a few minutes and when i went to start the car, engine would not crank over ,i had power .guage showed 12 volts. So i had it flatbed towed...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-01-2010, 05:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 381
Posted By hotrodrik

No, i did not use teflon tape, but i did use...

No, i did not use teflon tape, but i did use thread sealer out of a tube.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-01-2010, 03:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 381
Posted By hotrodrik

temp senders for 79

I changed the heads on my 79 l-82, the sender hole on new heads is 3/8 pipe, i bought a replacement sender and had to install in intake , now my reading is way off ,has anyone else had this problem...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-05-2009, 07:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,566
Posted By hotrodrik

Thanks for the tip. i'll look into it. Where did...

Thanks for the tip. i'll look into it. Where did you find that sender? Nice 79 by the way, mine is is black too !!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-04-2009, 04:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,566
Posted By hotrodrik

79 temp sender question

I'm about ready to install the engine in my 79,i always mockup the bolt ons to the engine to make sure there are no problems after it's in the car. well the first problem is the heads, i'm using...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-09-2009, 07:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,991
Posted By hotrodrik

Sounds good to me ,i'll be ordering mine this...

Sounds good to me ,i'll be ordering mine this weekend...:thumbs:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-08-2009, 06:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 480
Posted By hotrodrik

Sounds good to me ,i'll get my order in this...

Sounds good to me ,i'll get my order in this weekend.:thumbs:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-07-2009, 07:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 480
Posted By hotrodrik

Hey Dewitts!

Isn't it about that time of year for a group sale , I m ready for a cooling system upgrade, and i'm sure there are more members getting ready for those wintertime upgrades also. How about it ?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-20-2009, 10:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 371
Posted By hotrodrik

Transmission torque converter question

I have a 79 with the L82 engine , with a turbo 350 trans, what is the stall speed for the converter on the L82 ,and is there a difference in the converter for the L48 vs. the L82 ?It seems that...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-27-2009, 02:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,469
Posted By hotrodrik

oil pans

Beware of cheap oilpans ,you get what you pay for . Stick with the GM pan. that is one place you do not want an oilleak. Milidon makes a good pan if you want to do away with the windage tray,
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-26-2009, 07:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,469
Posted By hotrodrik

oil pan

I found at Ecklers , for the L82 the one they sell is actually a GM pan , watch for when they have a sale you can save a few bucks !
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-11-2009, 09:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,381
Posted By hotrodrik

79 L82 cam choices

I'm rebuilding the engine in my 79. compression is 9.6:1 ,stock heads mild ported with 2.02/1.60 valves, auto with 3:55 gear , stock manifolds with 2.5 duels The two cams I'm looking at are Both ...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-30-2009, 07:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,683
Posted By hotrodrik

I have used Eastwood paints for many years and...

I have used Eastwood paints for many years and have had excellant results.Just make sure read the directions and follow them. I'm restoring a 79 L82 vette and have finished the frame and...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-26-2009, 04:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 293
Posted By hotrodrik

3rd brake light

Well I'm happy to report that the switch was bad. What a pain trying to get under the dash, but it's all done , first nice day , it's time to go for the first ride this spring !!!
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-25-2009, 06:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 293
Posted By hotrodrik

3rd brake light

Ok ,I bought new bulbs after work today and installed them . i hit brake pedal and nothing happened. oh boy here we go!!! I got out my multimeter and checked for power, nothing. no power at unit...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-24-2009, 04:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 293
Posted By hotrodrik

3rd Brake Light

I have an 88 that the 3rd brake has quit working. I removed the unit and opened it up to change the bulbs ,It looks like it is a complete unit as the bulbs look like they are not removeable. Has...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-26-2009, 06:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 20,420
Posted By hotrodrik

Be careful of these crate engines , as they are...

Be careful of these crate engines , as they are made in mexico.,most people have had good luck with them, some people have had problems . I installed one of these 290hp crate motors in my street rod...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-15-2009, 07:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,050
Posted By hotrodrik

Iagree with the above, with the shims. What i do...

Iagree with the above, with the shims. What i do is to raise the trailing arm after installing the shims and place a 3/8 drive 5/8 socket under the trailing arm it will fit right on the lip there...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-15-2009, 05:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,072
Posted By hotrodrik

Thanks everyone, it seems that i have the correct...

Thanks everyone, it seems that i have the correct one.I just have to find a replacement fanclutch,also i think i will replace the temp sender so the aux fan comes on sooner.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-14-2009, 06:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,072
Posted By hotrodrik

cooling fan

I'm in the process of restoring the engine bay in my 79 vette. the car has the L82 engine option. when i removed the clutch cooling fan i noticed it only had 5 blades instead of 7 blades, this does...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-05-2008, 07:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,189
Posted By hotrodrik

Suspension upgrade

I had used VB&P Grand Touring Plus on my 77 and was real pleased with it,very nice set up for weekend drives. I'm in the process of rebuilding the suspension on my 79 and i am using the same kit on...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-28-2008, 07:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,565
Posted By hotrodrik

Thanks for the info as i'm pulling my tank...

Thanks for the info as i'm pulling my tank tomorrow !!!:thumbs:
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