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Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-26-2019, 05:28 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,713
Posted By Dale_K

I have paper billing from them. I can't remember...

I have paper billing from them. I can't remember if I get a bill annually or every 6 months. I had to specifically ask for it and they charge me an extra $1 for the paper billing.

Another way...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-21-2011, 02:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,274
Posted By Dale_K

I had a pop noise at the right rear wheel and it...

I had a pop noise at the right rear wheel and it turned out to need lube on the inside end of outer axle splines. There was a write-up on this forum someplace. You loosen the axle nuts, press the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-07-2011, 05:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,120
Posted By Dale_K

I have a 2005 and it came with the Dexron III...

I have a 2005 and it came with the Dexron III sticker. From new it was sort of stiff, especially in cold weather. GM no longer recommends Dexron III - they have a new manual transmission lubricant....
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-24-2011, 04:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,761
Posted By Dale_K

I bought one of those 9v battery gizmos that plug...

I bought one of those 9v battery gizmos that plug into the power port when I changed my C6 battery a couple of months ago. It didn't work for me. I'm not totally sure but I don't think the power...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-24-2011, 04:10 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 22,478
Posted By Dale_K

I just bought an old Boxster S, kind of an...

I just bought an old Boxster S, kind of an impulse purschase, to go along with my 2005 C6. The Boxster was pretty cheap and has a lot of miles. Some contrasts...

The steering is really pretty...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-13-2011, 01:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,979
Posted By Dale_K

Thanks for the update.

Thanks for the update.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-01-2011, 06:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,979
Posted By Dale_K

If I push in the clutch while the whine is going...

If I push in the clutch while the whine is going the noise stops. I suspect the mating of the ring & pinion and I guess this would be corrected by precision measurement and appropriate spacing with...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-01-2011, 08:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,979
Posted By Dale_K

Rear end whines when I let off the gas

The car has been doing this in a mild way for a long time but I just got new tires (much quieter) so I hear the gear whine more than before. My car is a 2005 manual trans with 37k on the odometer...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-01-2011, 08:26 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,894
Posted By Dale_K

Giving my first impressions riding on the Ventus...

Giving my first impressions riding on the Ventus non-runflats to close up this thread. I already had Ventus tires on the front so I was running a mixed tire setup before getting the Ventus on the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-29-2010, 12:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,894
Posted By Dale_K

Just got back from the Chevy dealer. They...

Just got back from the Chevy dealer. They mounted the tires no problem except that they charged me $65 to mount and balance two tires that I had already removed from the car. I'll post one more...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-28-2010, 05:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,894
Posted By Dale_K

Tire shop couldn't get the run flats off the wheels

Just got back from a tire shop near my place. I took them the rear wheels with the Goodyear run flats and the new Ventus tires in the stock size. When I went to pick them up they said they couldn't...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-27-2010, 09:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 16,240
Posted By Dale_K

The car is stock and not lowered. The fronts...

The car is stock and not lowered. The fronts wore out from the factory camber alignment so I had the whole car aligned and that problem never came back. The rear tires have about 20k miles on them....
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-26-2010, 03:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 16,240
Posted By Dale_K

Belt sander to fix tire irregularities?

One of my rear tires is howling and I can see an abnormal wear pattern on the inside row of tread blocks. Kind of like each alternate block is higher or lower than the adjacent blocks. The tires...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-01-2010, 10:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,127
Posted By Dale_K

Thanks. I took some measurements and visited the...

Thanks. I took some measurements and visited the Walmart. Their battery selection database showed a 86-3 and it indeed looks like it would fit and the posts are in the right spot. $72 seems pretty...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-01-2010, 08:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,127
Posted By Dale_K

Does the 2005 use an oddball battery?

The original battery says 86-6YR, 590 CCA.

I'm totally happy with a conventional battery from Walmart, etc. I don't need or want an Optima or a glass mat battery but when I go to Walmart of...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
07-14-2010, 05:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 541
Posted By Dale_K

I bought the OEM from Parts Taxi at about $220...

I bought the OEM from Parts Taxi at about $220 shipped. I'm not sure why my original started leaking but it's OK now with the replacement.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-13-2010, 11:52 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,781
Posted By Dale_K

I had an EVO VIII and it was the greatest driving...

I had an EVO VIII and it was the greatest driving car I've ever owned, including 3 Corvettes. Stupidly I sold the EVO in 2004 when it looked like Mitsubishi might go bankrupt after Mercedes decided...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-09-2010, 08:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,468
Posted By Dale_K

Yeah, just use the bolts. You can get 3/4"...

Yeah, just use the bolts. You can get 3/4" higher. I guess you'd want to raise the rear to match. Car & Driver raised the car they drove to Alaska by the bolt method. Since this is an adjustment...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-07-2010, 02:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,667
Posted By Dale_K

I get my gas at Walmart and I doubt they have...

I get my gas at Walmart and I doubt they have much in the way of cleaning additives. I think it's still a good place to get gas because of the volume and new facilites at least I know there won't be...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
07-03-2010, 08:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,709
Posted By Dale_K

I recently changed replaced the coolant with...

I recently changed replaced the coolant with fresh Dexcool on my 5 year old C6 and ran into a similar problem when I started the car for the first time after refilling the system. Within a few...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-03-2010, 08:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,083
Posted By Dale_K

I would have tried the "ignition on, no crank"...

I would have tried the "ignition on, no crank" mode. Push the bottom of the start button for a few seconds. I've never actually bump started my C6 so I don't really know if that works. I'm...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-19-2010, 10:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 715
Posted By Dale_K

Do the bolts go into the water jacket? If so,...

Do the bolts go into the water jacket? If so, what is the right sealant? Teflon tape?
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-18-2010, 05:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 715
Posted By Dale_K

Going to try replacing the water pump myself

Is there anything special I need to know? I already have the pump and gaskets. Looks like I need to remove the snorkel, then take off the belt and unbolt the pump. Of course drain the system...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-10-2010, 10:40 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,107
Posted By Dale_K

Put the top down on the C6. Problem solved. ...

Put the top down on the C6. Problem solved.

You got out of the Mustang at the right time. The 2011 models are going to kill the resale value on previous generation cars.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-08-2010, 11:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,188
Posted By Dale_K

I've owned a C5 Z06 and now I have a 2005 C6...

I've owned a C5 Z06 and now I have a 2005 C6 coupe (base model). The Z06 is a more intense car in a high performance way. I think my Z06 was a tighter car, it never squeaked or rattled and the non...
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