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Forum: C5 Tech
01-20-2023, 06:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 452
Posted By George Dickel

Sport Seat Air Bladders Won't Deflate

2003, 50th Anniversary Edition convertible. Seat control switch was defective when I purchased the car. Air bladder switches didn't work and the tilt function was inoperative. Replaced the switch,...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-12-2022, 08:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 271
Posted By George Dickel

Back in a Corvette again!!!

I've been gone for a couple years because I sold my 2003 Vert, but I had severe withdrawal and bought another one. This time it is the 50th Anniversary Edition convertible with 36,000 miles. It is...
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
08-13-2018, 09:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 408
Posted By George Dickel

Shop manuals for 1990 Corvette

SOLD

I have both shop manuals for the 1990 model year. Manuals have been used but are in good condition.
$80.00 plus shipping. I will provide shipping costs when I have buyers address. Postal...
Forum: C5 General
05-05-2017, 07:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,617
Posted By George Dickel

There is the National Council of Corvette Clubs. ...

There is the National Council of Corvette Clubs. How similar to the MAFCA it is, I have no idea.
Forum: C5 General
05-05-2017, 07:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 766
Posted By George Dickel

I have been on the plant tour twice. The tour...

I have been on the plant tour twice. The tour itself doesn't take much more than an hour but depends on the number of questions the guide has to answer. The wait time for the tour can take a while....
Forum: C5 General
04-25-2017, 08:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,012
Posted By George Dickel

Good quality dash pad

Tried the search function but kept turning up nothing I could use. I want a decent quality dash pad for my 2003 Vert with heads-up display. My dash is in excellent condition but the glare on the...
Forum: C5 General
04-11-2017, 08:22 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,781
Posted By George Dickel

The only "taste" that owner has is extremely poor...

The only "taste" that owner has is extremely poor taste. What kind of mind thinks that is cool?
Forum: C5 General
04-07-2017, 08:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,992
Posted By George Dickel

Based on my experiences (last tour ended in 1984)...

Based on my experiences (last tour ended in 1984) your Corvette equipped as it is now will pose no problems with the german authorities. My experience is dated but I live in a heavily military...
Forum: C5 General
04-07-2017, 07:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,889
Posted By George Dickel

Recently bought the wife a BMW Z4. The valve...

Recently bought the wife a BMW Z4. The valve cover gasket had been leaking and the cabin filter was yellow from the smoke and the interior smelled terrible. Took it to a local auto detailer and...
Forum: C5 General
04-07-2017, 07:08 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,951
Posted By George Dickel

You mention that her signature is on the title. ...

You mention that her signature is on the title. How do you know that she actually signed it and that she knows her signature is on the title? Could be her "boyfriend" is trying to make a buck while...
Forum: C5 General
03-12-2017, 08:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,265
Posted By George Dickel

50 and 60 years ago most cars didn't last much...

50 and 60 years ago most cars didn't last much beyond 50K. Many people traded for a new car every year to avoid mechanical problems and to get the most trade-in value. A car with 50K + sold for...
Forum: C5 General
12-30-2016, 07:22 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,131
Posted By George Dickel

I have owned 3 C4s, 2 90's and a 93. Just sold...

I have owned 3 C4s, 2 90's and a 93. Just sold the last one, a 90, and got an 03 convertible. The difference between the C4 and C5 is significant in ride comfort, seating, and ease of exit/entry. ...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-11-2015, 10:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,276
Posted By George Dickel

This is just a SWAG on my part. The 90 was the...

This is just a SWAG on my part. The 90 was the first year for the new dash but the last year for the old body style. The 91 has the same engine and transmission (L98 & 700r4) as the 90, the same...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
12-17-2013, 12:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,471
Posted By George Dickel

Jump all over that deal!!

Jump all over that deal!!
Forum: C4 General Discussion
12-16-2013, 11:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,471
Posted By George Dickel

I did the heater core on my 90 and the only way...

I did the heater core on my 90 and the only way you will get it out through the firewall is with a reciprocating saw. You have to remove the dash to start with and then you have to loosen the...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
12-16-2013, 10:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,034
Posted By George Dickel

It's always price! Something is only worth what...

It's always price! Something is only worth what some one else is willing to pay for it.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-12-2013, 09:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 659
Posted By George Dickel

Unfortunately, yes and you have to take the...

Unfortunately, yes and you have to take the defroster ducting loose so you can remove the cover to get at the heater core. When I did mine I had to remove a brace that runs from the center of the...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
11-17-2013, 11:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,094
Posted By George Dickel

My 90 developed a small oil leak and then it...

My 90 developed a small oil leak and then it started losing coolant, but itt wasn't leaking onto the floor of the garage. Turned out the leak was the oil pressure sending unit and the water leak was...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-26-2013, 08:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 538
Posted By George Dickel

Is there a check engine light warning showing? ...

Is there a check engine light warning showing? If so you need to pull the codes to determine where the problem is located. I strongly suggest you invest in the shop manual for your model vette. It...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-25-2013, 10:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 966
Posted By George Dickel

That is too much gap. You have to stretch the...

That is too much gap. You have to stretch the gasket to get it into the corners. Be carefull not to pull and tear the the gasket where it makes the corner. Pull it down on each side by stretching...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-16-2013, 08:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 774
Posted By George Dickel

In addition to the costs already stated, a...

In addition to the costs already stated, a weatherstrip kit will run $500 and change. Get on the internet and search the major Corvette parts suppliers and check out the prices for all the parts you...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-24-2013, 09:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,671
Posted By George Dickel

Have you done any pricing for the parts that the...

Have you done any pricing for the parts that the 84 needs? If you have to take the car to a shop for repairs you can't do, expect to pay $100 an hour labor or more depending on your location. Do...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-13-2013, 04:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,147
Posted By George Dickel

I have a 90 also that had an oil leak, it was the...

I have a 90 also that had an oil leak, it was the oil pressure sending unit behind the distributor. Pull the electrical connector loose and if it is coated in oil there is the leak.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-13-2013, 04:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,085
Posted By George Dickel

I had a 93 that would misfire under heavy...

I had a 93 that would misfire under heavy acceleration, but would not misfire if I was driving it easy. Turned out to be a couple things, the PO had a shop install new plugs but they only did the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-02-2013, 11:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,890
Posted By George Dickel

tankman, I don't blame you on not looking forward...

tankman, I don't blame you on not looking forward to the job, it is a lot of work. If you are retired take your time and when you get frustrated and want to break things, walk away and take a...
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