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Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-21-2024, 08:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 212
Posted By torquetube

P2066 means the signal from the right level...

P2066 means the signal from the right level sensor isn't changing. The likely causes are a fuel transfer problem or a stuck float arm. Either can be caused by a mistake during installation.

You...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-20-2024, 10:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 275
Posted By torquetube

That is the bypass valve of the oil cooler pipe...

That is the bypass valve of the oil cooler pipe assembly. Oil leaks can be tricky to trace. It may actually be coming from the gasket between the oil cooler pipe assembly and the engine block, or...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-20-2024, 04:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 157
Posted By torquetube

Are you sure you didn't spill a little oil on the...

Are you sure you didn't spill a little oil on the exhaust?
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-20-2024, 02:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 225
Posted By torquetube

Your cradle is off by a mile. If the entire...

Your cradle is off by a mile. If the entire driveline is bolted together, something is too long.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-18-2024, 04:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 250
Posted By torquetube

I'm curious how many times you've tried this.

I'm curious how many times you've tried this.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-18-2024, 12:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 250
Posted By torquetube

How correlated are we talking? Once or two...

How correlated are we talking? Once or two times, or will the car start a hundred times out of a hundred without the sub box and fail to start a hundred times out of a hundred with the sub box? Are...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-17-2024, 05:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 386
Posted By torquetube

Wheel bearings are ventriloquists. You can be...

Wheel bearings are ventriloquists. You can be certain the left rear is noisy and it ends up being the front right. They can be noisy while driving but feel fine when spun by hand.

I agree you...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-15-2024, 06:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 82
Posted By torquetube

The threaded section of the bleeder is pretty...

The threaded section of the bleeder is pretty short and most of the bleeder lives inside the body of the torque tube. You should be able to get any of them into position with the torque tube in the...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-15-2024, 12:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 209
Posted By torquetube

Even if you run your own audio wiring, the...

Even if you run your own audio wiring, the adapter kits are still useful. Among other things, the radio adapter kits include 1) a wiring adapter so you can plug your radio into the car without...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-14-2024, 09:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 291
Posted By torquetube

CAGS/Skip Shift can be disabled easily, though...

CAGS/Skip Shift can be disabled easily, though you should still see the 1->4 indicator lamp under the right circumstances. Once the car is warmed up, accelerate slowly in 1st gear and it should...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-13-2024, 02:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 250
Posted By torquetube

I would attach a Tech 2 and retrieve DTCs from...

I would attach a Tech 2 and retrieve DTCs from every module. Many DTCs including network comms errors will not result in a check engine light.

Something to consider. The radio is on the Class 2...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-11-2024, 01:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 148
Posted By torquetube

Lazy return to idle without codes is often caused...

Lazy return to idle without codes is often caused by a vacuum leak.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-01-2024, 01:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 166
Posted By torquetube

Yes.

Yes.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-31-2024, 02:55 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,364
Posted By torquetube

I don't think I would mess with that alignment. ...

I don't think I would mess with that alignment.

After driving the car, feel the temperature of each wheel with your hand. If one or two are significantly hotter than the others, you may have a...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-30-2024, 03:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 645
Posted By torquetube

Could be the pan, the rear cover, the rear main...

Could be the pan, the rear cover, the rear main seal, the oil pressure sender, or something else. You could remove the plastic cover behind the filter and have a look inside the bell housing. Do you...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-29-2024, 08:22 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,364
Posted By torquetube

While you've got the car jacked up, grab the...

While you've got the car jacked up, grab the wheel and try to rock it back and forth to check for play in the wheel bearing.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-29-2024, 08:10 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,364
Posted By torquetube

When you swapped the front tires, did you have...

When you swapped the front tires, did you have the tires re-mounted on the wheels, or did you just run them backward for testing purposes?

If they were re-mounted, try swapping them again without...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-24-2024, 05:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 175
Posted By torquetube

You want the outer joints wherever they have to...

You want the outer joints wherever they have to be so that with the steering wheel centered, the car drives straight ahead with the desired amount of toe-in.

If you try to make them the equal by...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-22-2024, 06:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 242
Posted By torquetube

On the measurement--did you torque the rod caps...

On the measurement--did you torque the rod caps first? Are you measuring top to bottom and not near the split line? Have you double-checked with Plastigage? People rag (unfairly) on Plastigage,...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-20-2024, 06:06 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,364
Posted By torquetube

I would do what I suggested, tighten them up...

I would do what I suggested, tighten them up however you can, and have the tech crack the nuts loose and re-tighten them on the alignment rack. It won't amount to much, because there isn't much play...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-20-2024, 01:09 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,364
Posted By torquetube

Without adjustable end links, your ability to...

Without adjustable end links, your ability to screw up installation of the anti-roll bar is limited to the amount of clearance in the mounting holes on the control arms and on the ends of the bar....
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-18-2024, 02:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 655
Posted By torquetube

The LS2 is part of a big engine family with...

The LS2 is part of a big engine family with significant parts interchange. The same block and heads are used in other cars including a whole lot of trucks. Gaskets, bearings, oil pumps, water pumps,...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-17-2024, 01:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 458
Posted By torquetube

Check the clutch pedal switch.

Check the clutch pedal switch.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-16-2024, 04:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 385
Posted By torquetube

Instead of this project, consider a C6 Coupe with...

Instead of this project, consider a C6 Coupe with standard size A/S tires. It will handle and cost less. In Texas you can get away without A/S tires. "Summer" tires aren't going to throw you into the...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-14-2024, 11:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 443
Posted By torquetube

They don't usually come loose, but the contacts...

They don't usually come loose, but the contacts get dirty. To unplug, squeeze the blue housing and swing the grey lever over. The connector will be ejected by cam action. No need to pull on it.
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