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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-28-2020, 09:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 890
Posted By dblais

Oil Deal

I usually buy the oil deal at Advance Auto. You get the Filter with the 5 qts. of Mobil1 (around $36.00. Why buy the Costco oil when the filter is $10.00 at the auto parts store.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-25-2020, 07:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,161
Posted By dblais

My 2005

I like mine better. Never had a hose wash. Never been in the rain. All Original 33 K miles. Runs and looks better than new. I am considering selling as I have had 7 Corvettes. This is the best one...
Forum: C5 General
12-01-2020, 06:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,393
Posted By dblais

Tires

Pilot Sports.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-23-2020, 08:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 577
Posted By dblais

Repaired

Saturday, I removed the interior cover for the Hatch Latching Mechanism. The Cable was not connected, this must have been from the Factory since new. I never used the rear key. Now all is well. My...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-14-2020, 04:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 577
Posted By dblais

Door Open

Well I did it Cave Man style. Pry open the window and with a piece of Welding wire I managed to hook the manual door release. I appreciate your help with this. I would also advise not to Install the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-14-2020, 01:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 577
Posted By dblais

thanks

Yes to both questions. I have the drivers door window pried open. now trying to lift the manual release,
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-14-2020, 12:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 577
Posted By dblais

Tried

I did connect a charger to the Starter. Problem is the battery charges but I cannot get past the Disconnect. It needs to close to make the complete circuit. I even connected the charger to my...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-14-2020, 11:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 577
Posted By dblais

05 Rear hatch need help

Cannot open Hatch. Please review
1) Battery dead
2) Battery has the Mechanical disconnect. Cannot charge battery from outside the car.
3) Key wont open from rear. Cable wont' work.
4) In the past...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-15-2019, 08:27 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,645
Posted By dblais

Splitter and Skirts for my 05

I like the look. Advise for my 05. In Black Carbon Fiber. Thanks
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-26-2018, 08:10 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,904
Posted By dblais

My 05

Never been washed. Wet wipe only and taken out on totally dry days. Best vette yet and I have owned 5 over the years. 1967 was my first.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-09-2017, 01:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,219
Posted By dblais

MGW Shifter

I installed mine at least over 5 yrs ago. Probably the first generation. The effort to shift into first gear was extremely high. Thought about going with a different brand. As time has moved on the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-18-2017, 07:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,565
Posted By dblais

My 05 runs like the first day I bought it. I have...

My 05 runs like the first day I bought it. I have owned many over the years. I call this thed best Vet I have owned to date. My next will probably be the last.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-23-2017, 08:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,091
Posted By dblais

I did not mean to mislead. The tool is mityvac. I...

I did not mean to mislead. The tool is mityvac. I did complete job myself. Total caliper rebuild (seal kit)after the coating. I was not satisfied with the paint kit. I picked a RAL color similar to...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-15-2017, 10:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,091
Posted By dblais

bleeding Brakes

I powder coated my calipers. This required a complete teardown and
rebuild. After the install it required the scan tool to start the ABS pump.
Manual bleeding did not work. Be careful to not start...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-25-2016, 11:07 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,777
Posted By dblais

05 Wheel

What is available for the 05?
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-11-2016, 11:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,113
Posted By dblais

Mine is the first gen. really stiff spring. Unit...

Mine is the first gen. really stiff spring. Unit is well built. I only hope the newer units dont' require so much muscle as this wears on you.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-11-2016, 11:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,713
Posted By dblais

the third stop light Update, I bypassed the...

the third stop light

Update, I bypassed the Ecm setup. I bought the correct wiring connector ran a replacement harness to the rear valance. I removed the third stop light and wired to the 2...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
07-30-2016, 08:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 823
Posted By dblais

socket

OK again. The original is a 34MM. Buy an impact type deep socket (Autozone). A sear Craftsman 27MM Deep will work for the replacement. Use a 1/2 to 3/8 ratchet adapter. You have to do this by feel as...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-21-2016, 07:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,713
Posted By dblais

Solenoid spring

The picture shown is not the same solenoid. The C6 cannot be taken apart. I have seen this fix before. The original is a 34mm hex unit. The replacement is 27mm. A impact type 34mm deep socket will...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-21-2016, 09:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,713
Posted By dblais

Scan Tool

I think the diagnostics will be with a Scan Tool. This can operate the solenoid and check the circuit. Not a code reader. When I bleed my brakes. We operated the ABS pump and performed other checks....
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-20-2016, 10:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,713
Posted By dblais

fuses OK

I checked the Power at the solenoid connector. 11.9 V. Drove the car after the solenoid install. Still NG. Called the Corvette Connection here in Ct. They Can look at it in 3-4 wks. I will make some...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-18-2016, 12:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,713
Posted By dblais

6 Sp Manual

My 05 is a 6 sp manual. As I understand the ECM controls the solenoid above a certain speed. Past members have advised to replace the solenoid which I have done. I suspect the solenoid is not...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-17-2016, 07:18 PM
Replies: 7,718
Views: 893,769
Posted By dblais

Reverse solenoid replacement

Spent the day replacing the reverse solenoid on my 05 coupe 6 sp. Problem still persists. Hard to shift into Reverse. Ill work on it till Its fixed.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-17-2016, 07:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,713
Posted By dblais

05 Hard to shift in reverse

Very hard to shift in reverse. Problem was originally intermittent. Checked all the fuses all are OK. Replaced the Reverse solenoid. When I removed the original I tried to shift to reverse. Shifter...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-11-2015, 05:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,822
Posted By dblais

1l 1l 2r 2r

Mine are marked as follows. 1L 1L 2R 2R. I know my Right from Left. I cannot tell the inner from the outer. I assume the tab for the screw only works one way. I will try the install tomorrow. Thanks
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