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Forum: C5 General
02-02-2015, 02:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 16,742
Posted By Zip Fox

Remove Key, Wait 10 Seconds Issue

I have a 2003 ZO6. I have had it for several years. This issue started up for me last year. I have done extensive research on this issue. It's a erroneous error that occurs...that just occurs for...
Forum: C5 General
08-31-2009, 04:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 589
Posted By Zip Fox

Smell From Fan Blower

When I turn on my A/C, for a few seconds, I notice a terrible smell. It smells like urine. Once the A/C starts running the smell goes away. When I run the heater, the smell continues. I need to bring...
Forum: C5 General
12-07-2008, 05:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,479
Posted By Zip Fox

Torque Tube Bearings

The shop that replaced my torque tube bearings in 2007 also damaged my tranny. I had the Chevy dealership rebuild the tranny. So much for choosing a transmission shop that had no experience with...
Forum: C5 General
12-05-2008, 04:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,479
Posted By Zip Fox

Misalligned Torque Tube

Is there any way to determine if the torque tube is misalligned?

Zip Fox
Forum: C5 General
12-05-2008, 04:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,479
Posted By Zip Fox

Torque Tube Bearings

It seems it is always one of the 3 bearings in the torque tube that goes out. I have got to get to the bottom of this. I will talk to the Chevy service manager about a misallignment of the torque...
Forum: C5 General
12-04-2008, 11:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,479
Posted By Zip Fox

C5 ZO6 Torque Tube Bearings

I have a 2003 ZO6 and I have changed out my second torque tube bearing in 18 months (about 10,000 miles). What gives here? Should they be inspected at a certain time interval or do I have to wait...
Forum: C5 General
12-04-2008, 01:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,178
Posted By Zip Fox

Least Weight ZO6 C5 Vs C6

The C5 ZO6 weights 3118. Lighter than any Corvette I know. A VW bug weighs more than this car.

Zip Fox
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-01-2007, 10:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 441
Posted By Zip Fox

I have researched this issue on the Internet and...

I have researched this issue on the Internet and I have decided to go with the GHL Bullets. I have read several postings from Corvette owners that have had Borla's, Corsa's and B & B's and they are...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-29-2007, 05:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 441
Posted By Zip Fox

Thanks

Thanks
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-29-2007, 10:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 441
Posted By Zip Fox

C5 ZO6 Exhaust System Recommendations

I would like some input on after market exhaust systems for my 2003 ZO6....Borla, Corsa, GHL, B&B, etc. I would like to have an aggressive sound on acceleration but quiet (i.e., low resonance on...
Forum: C5 Tech
05-20-2007, 12:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,730
Posted By Zip Fox

I am having the solenoid replaced. My...

I am having the solenoid replaced. My transmission shop has received a new one and they will install it on Monday. For some reason it went bad after the torque tube bearings were replaced on my...
Forum: C5 Tech
05-15-2007, 01:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,730
Posted By Zip Fox

Thanks for the info, Bill. I will be goint back...

Thanks for the info, Bill. I will be goint back to the tranny shop tomorrow and will be going over this stuff. I am sure that they forgot to reconnect the reverse inhibit solenoid. Like I said, I...
Forum: C5 Tech
05-14-2007, 10:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,730
Posted By Zip Fox

After I had my mechanic replace the torque tube...

After I had my mechanic replace the torque tube bearings in my C5 ZO6, if I shift to far to the right and up, I find gringding gears (reverse) with ease. I don't know about the 15 pounds, but I am...
Forum: C5 General
05-14-2007, 10:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 708
Posted By Zip Fox

I am using a stock shifter. Like I said, did not...

I am using a stock shifter. Like I said, did not have this problem until my mechanic replaced the bearings in the torque tube. From finding a thread from a Google search, I found on this forum that I...
Forum: C5 General
05-14-2007, 10:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 708
Posted By Zip Fox

Thank you, I knew I wasn't going nuts. After I...

Thank you, I knew I wasn't going nuts. After I posted my message, I did a Google search on this issue and, lo and behold, I found a thread on this forum ("C5 Tech/6 Speed Reverse Lockout?") that...
Forum: C5 General
05-14-2007, 01:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 708
Posted By Zip Fox

Shifting Problems

I am a new Corvette owner. I bought a 2003 ZO6 in January. I discovered the transmission was making noise when the clutch was engaged. I had a transmisson shop look at the problem and they found a...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-06-2007, 11:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 983
Posted By Zip Fox

Problem With Transmission

....and the envelope, please. It was a bad torque tube bearing. I had all of the torque tube bearings replaced (I think there were 3 of them) and my extended warranty covered the repairs. She runs...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-03-2007, 12:07 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,476
Posted By Zip Fox

To C6 base to C6 Z51 or to ZO6, that is the...

To C6 base to C6 Z51 or to ZO6, that is the question?

Number one, you mentioned you have not operated a manual transmission in 20 years. IMHO, you are missing out on all the fun but that is my...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-02-2007, 04:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,883
Posted By Zip Fox

C6 Gear Ratios

If I undestand this correctly, to get the same gear ratio that a C5 ZO6 has on a C6, one has to purchase the Z51 package. That said, what is the difference in acceleration between the gear ratios of...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-01-2007, 04:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 983
Posted By Zip Fox

Me thinks you could be right. I am not familiar...

Me thinks you could be right. I am not familiar with these type of bearings but from what I have read, if I had a problem with the TO bearing, then the noise would start when I disengage (press the...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-01-2007, 04:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 983
Posted By Zip Fox

This makes me think it is not the TO bearing.

This makes me think it is not the TO bearing.
Forum: C5 Tech
04-01-2007, 04:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 983
Posted By Zip Fox

In neutral when I step on the clutch pedal the...

In neutral when I step on the clutch pedal the noise stops; if the opposite were true, then I would think it is the TO bearing? Like I said, when I put the transmission in neutral and then step off...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-01-2007, 04:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 983
Posted By Zip Fox

Hmmm...I don't seem to hear it (maybe because of...

Hmmm...I don't seem to hear it (maybe because of the engine and road noice) when I am driving in a cruise but I do hear it when I start to engage (releasing the clutch pedal). Like I said in my...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-01-2007, 04:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,166
Posted By Zip Fox

Manual vs Automatic Transmission

Nice post and very well said...

Now for my two cents worth. I own a 2003 ZO6 and a 2006 Mazda MX5...both of which are 6 speed manuals. If both of these vehicles had automatic transmissions they...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-01-2007, 01:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 983
Posted By Zip Fox

Problem With Transmission

In January I become a proud owner of a red 2003 ZO6. I found the car online with 14,800 miles in Plano, Texas, and had it shipped to me to Sacramento, CA. The car is drop dead gorgious. After driving...
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