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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-21-2011, 10:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 963
Posted By Chapindad

How much is you time worth is the question? Is...

How much is you time worth is the question? Is you time worth $60 or $6? Personally my time is worth the $54 difference. But everyone is in a different situation.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-21-2011, 10:25 PM
Replies: 19
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Views: 786
Posted By Chapindad

Things I have learned from my 87 over the last 3...

Things I have learned from my 87 over the last 3 years:

1) Replace the injectors with ones from F1C
2) Clean the TB and the Intake (took 3 cans of Carb cleaner)
3) Suck out the Brake and...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-16-2011, 08:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 660
Posted By Chapindad

Greg, I have had the same problem. I have...

Greg,

I have had the same problem. I have burnt up a few cheap fuel pumps doing that also. I haven't met a sharp turn that I do not like. :) I have learned to try and not let the gas drop to...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-29-2011, 08:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 14,729
Posted By Chapindad

Trust me. I went though the same thoughts as...

Trust me. I went though the same thoughts as you, including replacing the switch. Because the motor replacement seemed like a pain so I tried wishing it away. It did not work.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-29-2011, 08:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 14,729
Posted By Chapindad

My passenger did the same thing. It would work...

My passenger did the same thing. It would work one day and then not the next, drove me crazy. It was a bad motor. It really is not that hard to do. I got a friend to help me with the window and...
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
01-17-2011, 10:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 518
Posted By Chapindad

Location is very important and year

Location is very important and year
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-14-2011, 12:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 674
Posted By Chapindad

Oh Yeah! Welcome to the club!

Oh Yeah! Welcome to the club!
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-14-2011, 12:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 674
Posted By Chapindad

1. Replace all the bulbs in the cluster, just be...

1. Replace all the bulbs in the cluster, just be careful not to crush them in place. They are probably the originals. They are easy to replace except for getting 20 year old bulbs out.

2. The...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-14-2011, 12:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,539
Posted By Chapindad

I had this problem and it was the fuel pump...

I had this problem and it was the fuel pump starting to go bad. It would do it for a few months before stopping completely.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-11-2011, 09:59 AM
Replies: 592
Views: 141,512
Posted By Chapindad

Thanks for the THREAD! The pictures and side...

Thanks for the THREAD! The pictures and side discussions are awesome. I would be over in a minute if you lived anywhere near me. Great JOB!
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-10-2011, 04:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,154
Posted By Chapindad

I just use the cheap one from Advance Auto on my...

I just use the cheap one from Advance Auto on my 87 and a Dodge Intrepid. Works everytime and I do not feel bad if I bend one of the bolts.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-08-2010, 04:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 398
Posted By Chapindad

My car shakes....

1987

Just trying to figure out what is wrong. My brakes work pretty well most of the time but when I am doing 70mph and I put on the brakes hard the car shakes like it is about to fall apart.
...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-08-2010, 04:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 578
Posted By Chapindad

ebay has rebuilt ones on it. Buyer be where...

ebay has rebuilt ones on it. Buyer be where...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-01-2010, 11:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 511
Posted By Chapindad

The 11 volts at the wiring harness; was that...

The 11 volts at the wiring harness; was that checked when the car was working or not? If was not running then it really has to be a wiring problem in the fuel sender unit or a bad fuel pump. I...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-01-2010, 11:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 511
Posted By Chapindad

Okay, done. I spliced the wiring to the new...

Okay, done. I spliced the wiring to the new Bosh piggy tail, using solder and shrink tubing. Everything started up perfectly and the gas tank did not blow up.


On a side note: The Highway...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-31-2010, 01:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,886
Posted By Chapindad

Same here. Technically it is VERY easy. But...

Same here. Technically it is VERY easy. But getting the two bolts off, which is above the steering column on the inside of the car is a pain. Take the seat out which is easy and have patience. ...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-31-2010, 12:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 511
Posted By Chapindad

Bosh Fuel Pump Install

I wan to verify with the experts before I start hacking away.

My airtek fuel pumped died again on me, so I decided to upgrade to a Bosh fuel pump. The problem is that the wiring is not an exact...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-23-2010, 08:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 36,348
Posted By Chapindad

This worked perfectly! Thanks so much for the...

This worked perfectly! Thanks so much for the Thread! It saved me $125.

I will say that my old rubber seal did not come out so nicely. It had completely fell apart and glued itself to the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-13-2010, 12:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 606
Posted By Chapindad

Never Mind. Once I found the part name, I found...

Never Mind. Once I found the part name, I found the thread on here.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-tech-performance/2172122-heater-control-valve-solution-85-87-corvette.html
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-13-2010, 12:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 606
Posted By Chapindad

Is this the part? ...

Is this the part?

http://www.ecklers.com/corvette-hot-water-control-valve-for-cars-with-air-conditioning-1986-1987.html
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-13-2010, 11:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 606
Posted By Chapindad

http://gallery.me.com/chapindad/100011/Leaky%20par...

http://gallery.me.com/chapindad/100011/Leaky%20part/web.jpg?ver=12817148920004

Here is a picture of what is leaking. I have looked through Ecklers twice and can not find the part. Doesn't mean...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-12-2010, 06:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 606
Posted By Chapindad

Coolant leak

I have a coolant leak on a valve next to the firewall where the pipes go to the heater core. It leaks right on the valve where it opens and shuts. Can I take it apart and fix or do I have to replace...
Forum: C4s for Sale/Wanted
06-21-2010, 10:41 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,239
Posted By Chapindad

I am pretty sure this started under Bush and not...

I am pretty sure this started under Bush and not Obama. And you traced back a lot of the problems with the banking industry to Reagan when he brought in Goldman Sachs to run our economy for us.

...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-09-2010, 03:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 384
Posted By Chapindad

Alright I purchased it. Will let you know.

Alright I purchased it. Will let you know.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-08-2010, 02:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 384
Posted By Chapindad

Exhaust Question

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Corvette-Y-Pipe-Dynomax_18380091-P_690_R|GRPEXHAAMS_683886944___

I am looking at this y-pipe to replace the stock one that is...
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