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Forum: C4 General Discussion
12-27-2010, 12:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 611
Posted By purplewindworm

After wreck insurance fiasco

I read an article on corvetteforum several years ago (about 5 years ago) and it seems that the guy was an insurance attorney or maybe he once worked for an insurance company. The thread explained...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
09-07-2008, 06:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 351
Posted By purplewindworm

delete

delete
Forum: C4 General Discussion
12-21-2007, 07:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,094
Posted By purplewindworm

lol, start umm young!!!

lol, start umm young!!!
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-21-2007, 07:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,742
Posted By purplewindworm

I keep a 3 foot long 4X4 that is cut at 45...

I keep a 3 foot long 4X4 that is cut at 45 degrees on each end. I drive onto the 4X4 so that I can get my floor jack under the car.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-21-2007, 07:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,742
Posted By purplewindworm

I learned the hard way. :ack:

I learned the hard way. :ack:
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
12-21-2007, 07:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 754
Posted By purplewindworm

Nice!!!

Nice!!!
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-21-2007, 07:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 756
Posted By purplewindworm

fuel

fuel
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-21-2007, 07:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 756
Posted By purplewindworm

I am thinking a definate fuel problem and dont...

I am thinking a definate fuel problem and dont completely rule out your fuel return.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-21-2007, 07:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 671
Posted By purplewindworm

65 sounds a little high for aluminum. I dont...

65 sounds a little high for aluminum. I dont want to sound mean, but you really really should pickyou up a factory service manual. You can pick them up off eBay for about half price. Be sure that...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
12-20-2007, 01:34 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 9,403
Posted By purplewindworm

I am a C4 owner and have rode in a C5 only once. ...

I am a C4 owner and have rode in a C5 only once. I really think I want to make the change and would like to ask you guys what are the pros and cons between the C4 and C5.
...
Forum: Southwest
09-25-2006, 09:45 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,427
Posted By purplewindworm

I think there is a district manager that you can...

I think there is a district manager that you can call, when you feel like you are getting ripped off/ bad service. The dealerships won't tell you about him and will flat out tell you they dont have...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-18-2006, 01:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 886
Posted By purplewindworm

When a battery dies, the voltage goes down and...

When a battery dies, the voltage goes down and the amps go up. This is basic ohm's law, since the resistance is always the same. This is why so often you hear people say that their battery went...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-08-2006, 10:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 480
Posted By purplewindworm

Let us know how long the waterpump R&R takes. I...

Let us know how long the waterpump R&R takes. I sorta need to do the same. I got a small coolant leak somewhere and suspect the pump.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-08-2006, 10:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 512
Posted By purplewindworm

Wow, i did not know that there was an aftermarket...

Wow, i did not know that there was an aftermarket bezel for stereos. The factory Bose in my vette sucks. Where did you find the bezel and how much?
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-07-2006, 08:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 371
Posted By purplewindworm

Had to replace gear and bushings in my 1990 last...

Had to replace gear and bushings in my 1990 last year and it looks nothing like yours. I got my gear and 3 bushings new off ebay for $20 (shipped). I figure if the original plastic bushing lasted...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-07-2006, 08:19 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 945
Posted By purplewindworm

I have always liked BfGoodrich, I am currently...

I have always liked BfGoodrich, I am currently sporting a set of BFG G-Force KDWA's. I shop hard and got them for $600 (mounted, balanced (weights on inside of course), disposale fees, stems, and...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-07-2006, 08:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 480
Posted By purplewindworm

How much trouble is involved in changing the...

How much trouble is involved in changing the water pump on a 1990 L98, looks like an A/C line and accumulator is in the way.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-06-2006, 12:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 702
Posted By purplewindworm

I would definately remove the thermostat and put...

I would definately remove the thermostat and put it in a pot of boiling water, just to verify if it is bad.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-01-2006, 05:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 729
Posted By purplewindworm

LMAO!! I have never heard of BLOWING a power...

LMAO!! I have never heard of BLOWING a power steering pump hose!! What ... Are you guys turning to fast?
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-01-2006, 04:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 604
Posted By purplewindworm

As far as steering column parts, I requested the...

As far as steering column parts, I requested the Steering column housing (upper metal part), Column housing head cap (plastic cap behind the tilt lever), and steering column housing support assembly...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-01-2006, 02:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 359
Posted By purplewindworm

I think there is a relay down there hard to get...

I think there is a relay down there hard to get to under the hood next to the windshield water reservoir. This relay might be the blower module that SunCr is referring to. I had lost this ground on...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-01-2006, 11:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 788
Posted By purplewindworm

:iagree: FSM all the way!!

:iagree: FSM all the way!!
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-01-2006, 10:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,352
Posted By purplewindworm

Number one spark plug wire is all the way to the...

Number one spark plug wire is all the way to the front on driver side. You won't hurt oil pump by turning it. After the new distributor has been lowered into place, you may find that it hasn't...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-01-2006, 10:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,352
Posted By purplewindworm

For what you are doing lining everything up TDC...

For what you are doing lining everything up TDC is not necessary. I would remove dist cap and mark on distributor with pencil where the rotor is pointing(Try to be as accurrate as possible here). ...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-01-2006, 10:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 391
Posted By purplewindworm

Look down the throttle body and have some crank...

Look down the throttle body and have some crank it, do you see a pretty spray of fuel from both injectors (watch out in case it backfires thru intake)? There is a small vacuum line on the back of...
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