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Forum: C5 Tech
07-06-2019, 10:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,247
Posted By Paris Hilton's Dog

I was pleased to see this post because I just...

I was pleased to see this post because I just observed something very similar.
I recently installed new ACDelco #748CC (also listed as GM 88892763) and measured their resistances as well as those of...
Forum: C5 Tech
10-15-2017, 11:56 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 33,231
Posted By Paris Hilton's Dog

Restoring thread with images that were originally...

Restoring thread with images that were originally on Photobucket.

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Forum: C5 Tech
03-25-2017, 01:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,987
Posted By Paris Hilton's Dog

Thanks for specifying the elevation required to...

Thanks for specifying the elevation required to do this, I've wondered about that alot.
Forum: C5 Tech
10-30-2016, 11:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,316
Posted By Paris Hilton's Dog

Hopefully the new brake booster corrects the...

Hopefully the new brake booster corrects the problem. If not, here's another scenario that fits the reported systems and which is sometimes observed on old motorcycles:

1. Pressure relief port...
Forum: C5 Tech
10-09-2014, 08:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,159
Posted By Paris Hilton's Dog

It's the "Clutch Over Center Spring". It...

It's the "Clutch Over Center Spring".
It ensures that the compensation port in the clutch master cylinder stays uncovered while the clutch is engaged, which is important for good operation of the...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-07-2014, 08:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,259
Posted By Paris Hilton's Dog

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-tech/2883743-wh...

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-tech/2883743-what-i-did-with-the-steering-column-lock.html
Forum: C5 Tech
03-31-2013, 08:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 33,231
Posted By Paris Hilton's Dog

Yes, doing those things would probably disable...

Yes, doing those things would probably disable the column lock.
I decided not to remove the lock plate because of concern over the possibility that it may have other (perhaps non-obvious) functions,...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-27-2013, 05:52 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 28,317
Posted By Paris Hilton's Dog

Another possibility

A failing pilot bushing/bearing can have symptoms that mimic a partially engaged clutch. The crankshaft can transmit torque to the input shaft via a failed pilot bushing/bearing in much that same...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-18-2011, 09:39 PM
Replies: 2,003
Views: 756,325
Posted By Paris Hilton's Dog

Recall 01044 info and Column Lock photos

Here's a link that has some more detail about recall 01044 as well as photos of the Steering Column Lock mechanism:
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Forum: C5 Tech
07-30-2011, 02:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 33,231
Posted By Paris Hilton's Dog

What I did with the Steering Column Lock

The Car:
2000 Corvette Hardtop
Steering column lock recall 01044 performed by dealer on 14 Aug 2001 (8500 miles).
Technician notes were “Replaced column lock relay and rewire per recall 01044.”...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-28-2011, 11:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,102
Posted By Paris Hilton's Dog

The same type of problem happened to a 1991...

The same type of problem happened to a 1991 Corvette I used to have. In my case, it was caused by failed electrolytic capacitors on the amp circuit boards. I replaced all the electrolytic caps with...
Forum: C5 Tech
12-11-2010, 11:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,044
Posted By Paris Hilton's Dog

I bought a Snap-On 1/2 inch drive 250lb.ft. and...

I bought a Snap-On 1/2 inch drive 250lb.ft. and it's great. Claims to be 4% accuracy and came with a test data sheet that supposedly proves it. Everything looks and feels like top quality and also...
Forum: C5 Tech
11-27-2010, 10:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,398
Posted By Paris Hilton's Dog

My guess is that everything's fine. I use a...

My guess is that everything's fine. I use a Sears automatic charger and leave the battery connected also, in my case the charger cycles between "charge" mode and "float" mode every 60-120 seconds...
Forum: C5 Tech
05-31-2010, 05:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 705
Posted By Paris Hilton's Dog

Well I said that I would wait until I got new...

Well I said that I would wait until I got new tires to see if the noise would go away, but I became impatient and decided to change my rear wheel bearings now.
Bad idea.
The result is that...
Forum: C5 Tech
05-31-2010, 05:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,403
Posted By Paris Hilton's Dog

This sounds like the same noise I have in my 2000...

This sounds like the same noise I have in my 2000 Hardtop (63000 miles). I just replaced both rear wheel bearings this weekend but the noise is unchanged. It sounds like "once per rev" so maybe...
Forum: C5 Tech
05-07-2010, 06:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 705
Posted By Paris Hilton's Dog

I think I have a similar noise. 2000 Hardtop...

I think I have a similar noise. 2000 Hardtop with about 63,000 miles. Here's what I've noticed:
The frequency of the noise is proportional to road speed.
It's most noticeable around 65-80 mph.
I...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-07-2008, 05:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,440
Posted By Paris Hilton's Dog

Just wanted to say "thanks" for closing the loop...

Just wanted to say "thanks" for closing the loop on this thread and posting the solution. I see many threads that just end with no conclusion, so thanks for making the effort to include a complete...
Forum: C5 Tech
02-05-2007, 01:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 866
Posted By Paris Hilton's Dog

Just wanted to comment about the TO bearing...

Just wanted to comment about the TO bearing symptom that you mentioned: I think the TO bearing is probably not the source of the noise that you describe because it's not rotating when the pedal is...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-27-2006, 03:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,395
Posted By Paris Hilton's Dog

There is another drain tube that allows water to...

There is another drain tube that allows water to exit the evaporator core housing and drain onto the ground. You need to get under the vehicle to check it. It's located on the passesnger side of...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-27-2006, 02:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 765
Posted By Paris Hilton's Dog

It's likely that you have the same problem many...

It's likely that you have the same problem many others have had, search the forums for "clunk". It's caused by clearance in the spline that interfaces the halfshafts (axles) with the wheel hubs. If...
Forum: Help Forum
07-09-2005, 04:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 378
Posted By Paris Hilton's Dog

It's happening to me too. Also it won't allow me...

It's happening to me too. Also it won't allow me to search anywhere, including archives. When I try to search it sends me to the login page, so I login again but instead of going back to the forum...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-08-2005, 04:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 665
Posted By Paris Hilton's Dog

Transmission efficiency is defined as the ratio...

Transmission efficiency is defined as the ratio of output shaft power to input shaft power. 85 percent (i.e. 15 percent loss) is very inefficient for a manual transmission but not too far off for...
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