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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-13-2022, 09:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,560
Posted By MotorCity_87_C4

A 20v Diode replacement should work. Find the...

A 20v Diode replacement should work. Find the same amperage. Make sure its wired in correctly. The side with the stripe is the cathode and according to the diagram that is connected to the Or/Blk...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-08-2022, 12:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 252
Posted By MotorCity_87_C4

2005 tire date code

My space saver spare tire has a 2005 date code. It still holds air but I don't trust it to last long if I have to use it. The tire size is T155 80 D16 and has been discontinued. So I would need to...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
05-28-2022, 07:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 388
Posted By MotorCity_87_C4

Speaking from experience with my 87, I found...

Speaking from experience with my 87, I found several cracked vacuum lines and plastic connectors plus a mis-configuration. Once I replaced
all my lines an configured them corrected it ran much...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-13-2021, 07:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 954
Posted By MotorCity_87_C4

I complained about the ride on Michigan roads...

I complained about the ride on Michigan roads after replacing the stock original equipment shocks with Bilsteins. One reply told me to buy a Cadillac if I wanted a smooth ride. I also have poly...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-22-2021, 10:32 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 9,054
Posted By MotorCity_87_C4

Fox News BS meant to rile up the right. It will...

Fox News BS meant to rile up the right. It will never happen. I'll give up my Vette when I cant get in and out of it.

This thread should be in Off Topic
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-13-2021, 10:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 677
Posted By MotorCity_87_C4

First photo is the EGR temp switch. For 2nd...

First photo is the EGR temp switch.

For 2nd photo On my 87 there is a relay mounted on the fender well in that area. Coolant fan relay? FSM 8A page 201-2
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-24-2021, 08:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 700
Posted By MotorCity_87_C4

Sounds like vacuum is a good place to start. My...

Sounds like vacuum is a good place to start. My 87 has cracked vacuum lines (AZ car and 150k miles) everywhere under the hood. And mis-connected vacuum
lines after shop rebuilt engine.
There should...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-19-2021, 07:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,064
Posted By MotorCity_87_C4

update

Replaced both front calipers, no excessive pad wear. Bled all 4 corners till clean clear fluid came out. No pulling to the right on hard braking now.

Thanks everybody!
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-05-2021, 04:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,064
Posted By MotorCity_87_C4

I have a bit of rust on the inside of the old...

I have a bit of rust on the inside of the old bleeder screw at the tip :cry. I've rebuilt calipers before about 40 years ago...
If I have rust in the caliper bore or if it's frozen I'll replace the...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-05-2021, 11:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,064
Posted By MotorCity_87_C4

Questions on brakes

On hard braking my car pulls to the right. Also the brake hoses are 34 yrs old and have a few cracks. Before installing the new hoses I decided
to install speed bleeders to make bleeding the lines...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-27-2020, 02:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 299
Posted By MotorCity_87_C4

Code 44

The SES light came on last week. Pulled the code yesterday, code 44, O2 sensor or lean condition. My neighbor (GM mechanic) warned me about installing a Bosch
O2 sensor nine years ago. I didn't...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-10-2020, 11:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,108
Posted By MotorCity_87_C4

Mine was doing the same, bought a new hanger when...

Mine was doing the same, bought a new hanger when I got a new exhaust. Muffler shop didn't use it when they welded the new exhaust in place. I didn't notice it hanging low till a month later. The...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-25-2020, 07:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,406
Posted By MotorCity_87_C4

Make sure you replace the O ring on the canister....

Make sure you replace the O ring on the canister. Mine started leaking really bad last year.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-29-2019, 09:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,136
Posted By MotorCity_87_C4

Did you notice the 20A fuse in the 15A CTSY/CLK...

Did you notice the 20A fuse in the 15A CTSY/CLK fuse holder?
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-28-2019, 09:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,262
Posted By MotorCity_87_C4

maybe not a cause for a vacuum leak but...Check...

maybe not a cause for a vacuum leak but...Check to make sure there is no fuel in the vacuum hose from the Fuel pressure regulator. The rubber diaphragm inside the FPR can leak and throw fuel into the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-18-2019, 08:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,531
Posted By MotorCity_87_C4

Yeah, there appears to be a small crack in the...

Yeah, there appears to be a small crack in the ground plane up by the numbers near the filter capacitor, otherwise I dont think it looks bad.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-18-2019, 08:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,531
Posted By MotorCity_87_C4

I'm thinking the IC is an OP amp or solid state...

I'm thinking the IC is an OP amp or solid state switch. It can be used to amplify the VSS signal to a specific voltage level with the varying frequency of the pulses from the VSS.

If it works......
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-18-2019, 09:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,238
Posted By MotorCity_87_C4

Thanks for the info: I have the electrical...

Thanks for the info: I have the electrical diagram for 1987. That circuit feeds the courtesy lights, alarm module, Bose amp relay and antenna relay. Over 18 lights and other devices. If the light...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-17-2019, 08:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,238
Posted By MotorCity_87_C4

1) Do you have the Bose sound system? 2) Is the...

1) Do you have the Bose sound system?
2) Is the 5 amp drain on the 15a CTSY/CLK fuse?
3) What year is your Corvette?
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-03-2019, 07:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 906
Posted By MotorCity_87_C4

I thought there was a vacuum line connected to...

I thought there was a vacuum line connected to the brake booster.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-22-2019, 02:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 668
Posted By MotorCity_87_C4

Finished, took about 3 hrs. of wrenching n cussin.

Finished, took about 3 hrs. of wrenching n cussin.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-22-2019, 01:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 668
Posted By MotorCity_87_C4

Removing three 10mm bolts for the spare tire...

Removing three 10mm bolts for the spare tire holder inside the license plate area helps a lot!. I was then able to fit my arm in and remove the last bolt holding the inside lamp, then reach in and...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-22-2019, 12:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 668
Posted By MotorCity_87_C4

Rear Brake light removal

I had the dreaded outer brake/turn light bulb burn out. After two hours I have the easy bolt removed from the inner light.
I thought I had skinny arms, but no, my forearm is all tore up from...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-17-2019, 01:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,878
Posted By MotorCity_87_C4

Thanks for the tips. I put Vodka in with the...

Thanks for the tips.

I put Vodka in with the Lemonade when I have to work on the plugs too.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-05-2019, 01:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,085
Posted By MotorCity_87_C4

Throttle return spring? Wow, I don't have one on...

Throttle return spring? Wow, I don't have one on my 87.
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