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Forum: C4 General Discussion
03-04-2008, 03:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 411
Posted By retrorod

Before you wander back to the C4...

Before you wander back to the C4 section.......sounds like the overrun clutch in your 700R4 has taken a dive. That would require a teardown, sorry.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-28-2008, 06:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 790
Posted By retrorod

I was referring to the A6..........that would be...

I was referring to the A6..........that would be a good trick on the manual trans unless you just learn to shift the thing better as you get more miles in the seat........my little HHR SS is a little...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-28-2008, 06:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,376
Posted By retrorod

I really like my California Car Cover, the fit is...

I really like my California Car Cover, the fit is perfect and in a high wind it is the first cover I've owned that stays put.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-28-2008, 09:51 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 23,699
Posted By retrorod

In my humble opinion, having actually built and...

In my humble opinion, having actually built and maintained a bunch of LS powerplants, as well as everything else from a flathead Ford V-8 to exotic multi-valve, overhead cammed techie whizzer...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-27-2008, 07:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 790
Posted By retrorod

The trans will go through a "learn" procedure and...

The trans will go through a "learn" procedure and adjust the "adapts" as you drive. The more miles you put on it, the "smarter" it gets and the better it will shift under your specfic driving...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-27-2008, 11:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 404
Posted By retrorod

What trans are we talking about?

What trans are we talking about?
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-26-2008, 07:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,813
Posted By retrorod

We have done the TSB on probably 10-11 cars. So...

We have done the TSB on probably 10-11 cars. So far this seems to do the trick. One of these C6s had been changed twice prior with additive, it still came back after 500 miles but right now it's...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-26-2008, 01:23 PM
Replies: 289
Views: 9,429
Posted By retrorod

60 in a couple weeks..........40 years in the...

60 in a couple weeks..........40 years in the business, currently a Chevrolet Dealer Service Manager.......I'm not ashamed of it!!

Actually a Corvette powertrain fan.......most of my hot rod stuff...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-08-2008, 01:03 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,372
Posted By retrorod

We have already changed fluid in several of these...

We have already changed fluid in several of these Corvettes with good results and engineering said to use the Dexron LS diff fluid in our chattering, noisy SS Trailblazers as well (they used LS diffs...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-31-2008, 07:09 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,628
Posted By retrorod

I have seen LS valve train components killed...

I have seen LS valve train components killed because of low oil temperatures causing moisture to remain in the oil and eventually gumming up and seizing the hydraulic lifters. Go ahead, run an engine...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-20-2007, 07:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,388
Posted By retrorod

Maybe it's...

Maybe it's this...................................................

Subject: High Pitch Whine Or Buzz Noise Heard From Under The Vehicle - keywords engine ignition off #PIP4021B - (06/13/2007)

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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-20-2007, 07:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,362
Posted By retrorod

I just finished the A/C installation in my sedan...

I just finished the A/C installation in my sedan and my new LS2/L92 stroker motor is coming along nicely. Why buy a sedan to go along with your Corvette???, just build one.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-07-2007, 06:44 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,675
Posted By retrorod

The nut retains the drive axle end into the hub...

The nut retains the drive axle end into the hub center, it has nothing to do with holding the hub to the carrier or wheel or any part of the suspension. Theorectically you could remove the nut and...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-21-2006, 05:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 315
Posted By retrorod

I can tell you that with a twin turbo motor and a...

I can tell you that with a twin turbo motor and a stock transaxle....you might need a snow shovel to pick up the broken pieces the first time you really hammer it.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-14-2006, 06:12 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,598
Posted By retrorod

"and I went home and had couple of Buds." ...

"and I went home and had couple of Buds."

there is the problem.....should have had a nice dark beer, or at least a pale ale.............Bud??
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-17-2006, 07:16 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,938
Posted By retrorod

<- the "Thunderbolt Greaseslapper...

<- the "Thunderbolt Greaseslapper III"...........I and II are gone.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-16-2006, 04:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 710
Posted By retrorod

I have schematics....just can't post them.

I have schematics....just can't post them.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-14-2006, 05:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 710
Posted By retrorod

I think I can dig up some GM schematics.

I think I can dig up some GM schematics.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-09-2006, 02:51 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,584
Posted By retrorod

A nice fresh LS7 motor, in the crate, to replace...

A nice fresh LS7 motor, in the crate, to replace the slightly anemic LS1 currently in my hot rod.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
11-01-2006, 03:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,390
Posted By retrorod

Numbers are not good

TSB #3104A -- 6-SPEED SHIFTER RATTLE GROWL BUZZ NOISE. *SC (NHTSA ID #10009976, no date provided)

These numbers do not exist in the GM database nor the NHTSB database.

Drove two 2006 ZO6...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-23-2006, 12:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,179
Posted By retrorod

Had a nice fresh C6 towed in, belongs to a good...

Had a nice fresh C6 towed in, belongs to a good customer of ours....was a "no start"....no crank. When we opened the hood we found dog food stuffed in several areas around the engine bay and part of...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-20-2006, 05:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,390
Posted By retrorod

Check this out..... ...

Check this out.....

http://videos.streetfire.net/recentvideos/0/c35fe54b-e1e9-4733-978a-9836004baf08.htm
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-17-2006, 11:40 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,319
Posted By retrorod

Document ID# 1866944 2006 Chevrolet Corvette ...

Document ID# 1866944
2006 Chevrolet Corvette


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Subject: Rear Axle Chatter Shudder On Turns - keywords...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-04-2006, 01:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,009
Posted By retrorod

This is a common thing I see. After six years...

This is a common thing I see. After six years building a hot rod (Corvette powered of course) my wife drove it enough to realize that it's pretty damn cool.......so she built her own. Now mine...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-28-2006, 12:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 710
Posted By retrorod

A $55,000 car should not have squeeky brakes?? I...

A $55,000 car should not have squeeky brakes?? I guess you are right, I suggest some 2 1/2" X 12" drum brakes at all four corners with the old Velvet-touch metallic linings....that should do it....
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