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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-01-2013, 10:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,265
Posted By smurf5995

1986 C4 Auxiliary Fan

I have had this car for several years, and never noticed the sensor that was on the drivers side of the engine. I did some research and discovered that it is the auxiliary fan switch. This is the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-01-2013, 10:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,978
Posted By smurf5995

Fixed...it appears it was the EGR valve. ...

Fixed...it appears it was the EGR valve. However, note the plenum was a PITA to get back on. Very easy to remove though. Something was binding it so that it would not go back on smoothly. It took...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-14-2013, 05:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,274
Posted By smurf5995

The dust cover with the WT stamped on it.....it...

The dust cover with the WT stamped on it.....it is the metal dollar sized disk as you state. It is most definitely coming from this location. This is the same place it was leaking from before. ...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-14-2013, 01:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,274
Posted By smurf5995

When I was calling around looking, I contacted...

When I was calling around looking, I contacted Rock Auto, and their web site indicated they had one in stock. When I called them, they did not have one in stock. Everywhere I called said they had no...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-14-2013, 01:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,274
Posted By smurf5995

I thought about rebuilding my own, but figured I...

I thought about rebuilding my own, but figured I would need specialized tools and there is probably a degree of skill necessary to get it right. When I was calling around looking for a rack, I could...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-14-2013, 01:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,274
Posted By smurf5995

Yes, correct type of fluid has been used.

Yes, correct type of fluid has been used.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-11-2013, 11:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,274
Posted By smurf5995

C4 86 Rack N Pinion

Has anyone else had any problems with a leaking Rack N Pinion? My original rack started leaking about 8 years ago. I purchased a reman through Advanced at that time, and 8 years later it started...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-03-2013, 11:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,978
Posted By smurf5995

Nope, cat is not clogged...I did set the timing...

Nope, cat is not clogged...I did set the timing and then set it again after I noticed the computer set the harmonic balancer mark to the 12 o'clock position. Each time I timed it, the mark goes to...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-29-2013, 01:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,834
Posted By smurf5995

C4 Fuel Purge System EECS

I have been having a stumbling problem upon acceleration. In going over the car, I discovered that the idiot before me has reconfigured the hoses on the purge canister and solenoid. The two lines...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-27-2013, 10:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,978
Posted By smurf5995

Other things that I have done are: replaced the...

Other things that I have done are: replaced the fuel filter, I had the fuel pressure checked by a mechanic (a real one), throttle position sensor has been changed, checked the voltage going to the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-27-2013, 03:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,322
Posted By smurf5995

Adding my two cents here since I am having the...

Adding my two cents here since I am having the same problem. When my engine is below 170 degrees, the car runs like a bat outta hell...but once above that, the car begins to, what I call, stumble,...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-27-2013, 02:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,978
Posted By smurf5995

1986 engine stumbling

Need some help figuring out this problem. My 1986 4+3 has developed a stumbling problem upon acceleration at any speed. The symptoms seem to get worse the hotter the car gets. The plugs are about...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-27-2013, 02:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,853
Posted By smurf5995

Since this post, I developed another noise that...

Since this post, I developed another noise that sounded like it was transmission. I was at a loss for some time as to what the problem was until I noticed that the after market CAT was scraping...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-27-2013, 02:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 619
Posted By smurf5995

I ended up checking the torque on the spindle nut...

I ended up checking the torque on the spindle nut and it was the proper torque. I decided to replace all the bushing under the rear since many of them seemed to be dry rotted. Since I had...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-27-2013, 02:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,158
Posted By smurf5995

I ended up replacing the MAF...this threw a code...

I ended up replacing the MAF...this threw a code 33...so I replaced both relays and no more code. Thanks for the pic and information.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-27-2013, 02:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 855
Posted By smurf5995

I never followed up on this post, however, the...

I never followed up on this post, however, the problem turned out to be the chip inside the distributor. I replaced the chip, the cap, and the rotor, this solved the problem.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-27-2013, 02:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,723
Posted By smurf5995

Yes the armature was out of the slot, however, I...

Yes the armature was out of the slot, however, I was carful to notice how it came out and went back in. It is properly installed. I originally replaced the gears and everything was fine. Then one...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-27-2013, 01:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,344
Posted By smurf5995

C4 1986 Clicking noise

About December 2012, I replaced all bushings, short shaft u-joints, and the hub on the rear of my 1986 4 +3 Vette. After about 5 months, I noticed a clicking noise in the drivers side rear wheel. ...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-23-2013, 12:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 933
Posted By smurf5995

I know this thread is more than three years old,...

I know this thread is more than three years old, but I have to say, I have 4 + 3 and the only issue I have had out of mine is replacing the OD switch under the gear shift. Other than this, I have...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-22-2013, 11:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,723
Posted By smurf5995

C4 Headlight motor will not stop running

As the title implies, the drivers side head light motor will not stop running in the up position. About a year ago I replaced the gears as they were stripped. Everything worked fine for e few months...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-19-2013, 12:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 371
Posted By smurf5995

Rack and Pinion

Help, I need to know if the rack and pinion for a 1988 and 1986 are interchangeable. My current rack is leaking and I do not want to rebuild it, besides, there is no one in town that can as well. I...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-10-2013, 12:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 855
Posted By smurf5995

86 with no power

1986 4+3 Corvette: symptoms...the car is sluggish, it seems to be idling rough, at around 6-7 rpms.That is it seems like it is missing. When I ease on the gas, the car seems to perform fine, except...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-28-2012, 01:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,158
Posted By smurf5995

So your suggestion is to go with a remanufactured...

So your suggestion is to go with a remanufactured ECM. Found on on http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb.dll?parta~partsort~A2~cadefibF. Item #304576. This site also has a distributor control module...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-28-2012, 01:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 619
Posted By smurf5995

Interesting, never heard of the hub making a...

Interesting, never heard of the hub making a rubber on plastic sound. Although, there is a little bit of play in the rear wheels when I move the wheel from top to bottom. A mechanic friend of mine...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-27-2012, 02:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,401
Posted By smurf5995

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/album.php?albumid=...

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/album.php?albumid=27486

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