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Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
11-14-2022, 03:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,733
Posted By atikovi

They changed it from yellow to black?

They changed it from yellow to black?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-25-2022, 08:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,392
Posted By atikovi

Posted this 9 years ago and didn't replace the...

Posted this 9 years ago and didn't replace the float or seal. It was on a motorhome that doesn't get driven but I started every 3 months to keep everything lubricated.Sold it a year ago and the buyer...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-08-2021, 05:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 637
Posted By atikovi

I'll take a closer look and let it run longer...

I'll take a closer look and let it run longer until it warms up.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-08-2021, 12:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 637
Posted By atikovi

Fuel injection systems are pretty well sealed so...

Fuel injection systems are pretty well sealed so gas doesn't oxidize or evaporate as much as in a carb with it's vented bowls. Have driven on 5 to 8 year old gas in cars I've taken out of storage,...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-07-2021, 07:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 637
Posted By atikovi

No, it's a '94 Fleetwood.

No, it's a '94 Fleetwood.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-07-2021, 03:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 637
Posted By atikovi

No and not a Corvette but an LT1 powered Cadillac.

No and not a Corvette but an LT1 powered Cadillac.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-07-2021, 10:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 637
Posted By atikovi

I don't know if it runs hot as I only heard the...

I don't know if it runs hot as I only heard the noise a few minutes before I parked it. And I rather not drive it until I know what the problem is. I had another car with the LT1 and a broken off...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-06-2021, 10:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 637
Posted By atikovi

It took about 20 seconds of cranking to get...

It took about 20 seconds of cranking to get started. It had a miss for a minute or two until it warmed up but it did that after sitting just a few months. Gas doesn't go bad on fuel injected cars...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-06-2021, 02:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 637
Posted By atikovi

LT1 parked 7 years ago for engine rattling noise

7 years ago I had driven it 50 miles on the highway and when I got back to my storage lot to put it away, I hear a metallic rattling sound from the engine similar to marbles in a coffee can being...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
11-06-2021, 12:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,516
Posted By atikovi

That's what turns the impeller. And the impeller...

That's what turns the impeller. And the impeller separating from the shaft could be another water pump failure mode. Had that happen on an LT1 Cadillac and was frustrating to diagnose. Coolant...
Forum: C5 General
03-24-2021, 09:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 25,557
Posted By atikovi

But what about other people? I just signed up to...

But what about other people? I just signed up to the Photobucket pay hosting service after my old service closed. I use it mostly for Ebay. If people looking at my listings don't have that extension...
Forum: Other Cars
08-01-2020, 08:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,043
Posted By atikovi

Trade in the wife for a newer model if she won't...

Trade in the wife for a newer model if she won't let you get a newer car.
Forum: Other Cars
07-31-2020, 08:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,047
Posted By atikovi

After I started seeing a 1995 Civic and an 80's...

After I started seeing a 1995 Civic and an 80's Ford Fairmont wagon listed there, I kinda lost a little respect for the site. What's with the paint on the first car? Looks like it has spots all over...
Forum: Other Cars
07-31-2020, 08:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,043
Posted By atikovi

Umm, a 2014-17 model is nowhere near almost new....

Umm, a 2014-17 model is nowhere near almost new. Warranty is nearly done if not already expired. There is a reason their values drops like a rock after the warranty is gone. You can easily drop $5K...
Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
05-13-2019, 05:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 438
Posted By atikovi

2008 Pontiac G8 + cash for Z06 needing work or high miles

http://www.fototime.com/AF275C48785A145/large.jpg

More details and pictures at: https://sites.google.com/site/atikovi2019/home/2008-pontiac-g8 Open to any C6 that is a good deal. Needing cosmetic...
Forum: Other Cars
04-30-2019, 02:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,109
Posted By atikovi

Sorry, should have meant three times the price....

Sorry, should have meant three times the price. https://www.ebay.com/itm/2009-Pontiac-G8-GXP-/123617119605?_trksid=p2047675.m43663.l44720&nordt=true&rt=nc&orig_cvip=true Ended for $20,000.
Forum: Other Cars
04-27-2019, 03:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,109
Posted By atikovi

If it had two more cylinders it would be twice...

If it had two more cylinders it would be twice the price. Not sure what a fascia is.
Forum: Other Cars
04-26-2019, 12:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,109
Posted By atikovi

FS: 2008 Pontiac G8 Just Out of 4 Years Storage. $6,000

http://www.fototime.com/AF275C48785A145/large.jpg

One of the few 4 door rear drive GM cars out there. Listed it on Ebay with 200 pictures:...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-20-2018, 11:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,143
Posted By atikovi

I'm looking for a local dealer, so shipping isn't...

I'm looking for a local dealer, so shipping isn't needed. That's the whole point of this thread. And it's not for one part. I spend $500 to $1000 a month on parts. That oem site only goes up to 2012...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-20-2018, 04:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,143
Posted By atikovi

I wouldn't either which is why I asked if there...

I wouldn't either which is why I asked if there is a way to find these dealers in my area through some directory I can't find or with some search terms I'm not using. I did see Criswell Chevrolet...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-19-2018, 04:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,143
Posted By atikovi

Probably should have mentioned it's not a...

Probably should have mentioned it's not a Corvette bumper. $230 is from my regular local Chevy dealer picked up. The online sites have it for as low as $195 but the nearest one I found is 300 miles...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-19-2018, 11:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,143
Posted By atikovi

My regular dealer doesn't have it in stock either...

My regular dealer doesn't have it in stock either but can get it in a few days from the regional warehouse. Not a problem. It took almost a month to get that VW part from Germany I linked to. Nobody...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-19-2018, 07:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,143
Posted By atikovi

I don't understand your comment. I assumed that...

I don't understand your comment. I assumed that stating I'm looking for local dealers implied I wanted to pick up the parts, not have them shipped.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-18-2018, 10:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,143
Posted By atikovi

Well, that's not my experience at that VW dealer...

Well, that's not my experience at that VW dealer I linked to. Need a bumper cover so shipping IS outrageous.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-18-2018, 08:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,143
Posted By atikovi

You are wrong on that. I have bought VW parts...

You are wrong on that. I have bought VW parts from https://www.pohankavwparts.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwtvnbBRA5EiwAcRvnpmh6jpTqo9Rb4BZr8T-LUPCvBGlGlIg09EgA5WLAYFfkxylFpFiLmxoC5QAQAvD_BwE and picked them up...
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