CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion

 
Page 1 of 6
1
2
3
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: j curtiss
Showing results 1 to 25 of 129
Search took 1.20 seconds.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-17-2013, 07:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,699
Posted By j curtiss

The rear styling treatment looks too much like a...

The rear styling treatment looks too much like a Camero. And even though you wanted to limit comments to the rear of the car, I can't help but say that the overall styling appears to be geared toward...
Forum: C5 Tech
09-12-2011, 12:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 610
Posted By j curtiss

It could be the oil pressure sending unit. When...

It could be the oil pressure sending unit. When it starts dying your oil pressure indicator starts going really high, then just maxes out.

:iagree:
Forum: C5 Tech
09-11-2011, 09:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 677
Posted By j curtiss

jcgunn, The most difficult part of the job...

jcgunn,

The most difficult part of the job is getting the gas out of the tank. I have a '99 FRC, so the sending unit flange connection is located at the bottom of the gas tank. I used a small...
Forum: C5 Tech
09-10-2011, 06:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 677
Posted By j curtiss

Ubiquitous Gas Gage Problem

Well the gas gage on my ’99 FRC has been wacko for several years now, which as everyone knows is a common problem. I tried the Techron, Seafoam and Dragon Spit cures, but nothing worked. I finally...
Forum: C5 Tech
09-06-2011, 07:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,419
Posted By j curtiss

Thank you there dgrant3830. Unfortunately, I...

Thank you there dgrant3830. Unfortunately, I failed to take any pictures during the tank-flush procedure. I'll try to remember next time.
Forum: C5 Tech
09-05-2011, 07:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,419
Posted By j curtiss

The Dreaded AC Puddle Inside the Car

There have been several threads discussing water on the passenger floor-board due to the AC evaporator/condensate tank’s failure to drain. And the cause that is most often discussed is the...
Forum: C5 General
01-03-2011, 04:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,675
Posted By j curtiss

I've discovered that the latches on my airfilter...

I've discovered that the latches on my airfilter box only pop up with non OEM air filters; they stay put with AC filters.
Forum: C5 Tech
07-29-2009, 12:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,173
Posted By j curtiss

Sometimes after "spirited" driving I notice a...

Sometimes after "spirited" driving I notice a leak from the left, driver's side, of the differential. Initially I thought it was a leaky output seal, but it turned out to be loss of a small amount of...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-29-2009, 12:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,310
Posted By j curtiss

Chirping noises at low RPM could be attributable...

Chirping noises at low RPM could be attributable to a wobbly harmonic balancer.
Forum: C5 Tech
05-04-2009, 07:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 638
Posted By j curtiss

That's an interesting message; I've not seen it...

That's an interesting message; I've not seen it yet on my '99.
Forum: C5 Tech
05-01-2009, 08:04 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,164
Posted By j curtiss

armycop, Which sender are you replacing - LH...

armycop,

Which sender are you replacing - LH , RH, or both?

Also, does the gas tank have to be removed to get to the senders?
Forum: C5 Tech
04-30-2009, 12:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,500
Posted By j curtiss

So it sounds like the tank doesn't have to come...

So it sounds like the tank doesn't have to come out to replace the sending unit?

GM Parts Direct doesn't recognize the R.H. Fuel Sender Kit 88896043, but does show a part no. 88899034. I assume...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-30-2009, 08:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,500
Posted By j curtiss

Thank you for the responses. So there's a...

Thank you for the responses. So there's a sending/sensor unit in each tank and I assume they both need to be replaced. Can these be replaced without first removing the gas tanks? Has anyone done this...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-30-2009, 07:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,500
Posted By j curtiss

Ubiquitous Gas Gage Problem

I have a '99 FRC with the dreaded gas gage problem. I've tried and had limited success with the Techron treatment. I'm now feed-up with this problem and ready to fix it once and for all.

So I used...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-29-2009, 01:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 15,034
Posted By j curtiss

I change platinum tipped plugs at around 80,000...

I change platinum tipped plugs at around 80,000 miles.
Forum: C5 Tech
04-17-2009, 12:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,413
Posted By j curtiss

Is the belt chirp present at idle, but relatively...

Is the belt chirp present at idle, but relatively quiet at higher RPMs? If so, a wobbly harmonic balancer pulley is the likely culprit.
Forum: C5 Tech
02-25-2009, 10:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,098
Posted By j curtiss

Crane was a big name in the '60s and '70s....

Crane was a big name in the '60s and '70s. However, competition tightened up after that and they didn't seem to stand out as much. Notably, I purchased some Crane adjustable pushrods for a motorcycle...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-27-2009, 12:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 762
Posted By j curtiss

The engine was pulled from the bottom, per the...

The engine was pulled from the bottom, per the first post.

I'm surprised that the oil pressure was as high as it was without the bearing shell.
Forum: C5 Tech
12-02-2008, 01:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,005
Posted By j curtiss

I, too, cured my belt chirp by replacing the...

I, too, cured my belt chirp by replacing the crank pulley.
Forum: C5 Tech
10-21-2008, 01:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,145
Posted By j curtiss

Both of my rear tires are wearing evenly across...

Both of my rear tires are wearing evenly across their width at some 20,000 miles.
Forum: C5 Tech
10-01-2008, 05:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 659
Posted By j curtiss

I went through this exercise nearly a year ago...

I went through this exercise nearly a year ago and highly recommend a tool like the one Vettenuts has posted. I even used that tool coupled with a PVC pipe coupling to pull the new seal into position.
Forum: C5 Tech
09-08-2008, 12:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 384
Posted By j curtiss

Sounds like a wheel bearing to me, too.

Sounds like a wheel bearing to me, too.
Forum: C5 Tech
08-20-2008, 12:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,572
Posted By j curtiss

I had the same problem when I once installed a...

I had the same problem when I once installed a Fram air filter; the goofey filter latches simply wouldn't stay latched. I've since switched to an AC filter and have never had another problem -...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-22-2008, 12:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 23,959
Posted By j curtiss

So, where do you install the 2,200 ohm resistor?

So, where do you install the 2,200 ohm resistor?
Forum: C5 Tech
07-18-2008, 07:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,280
Posted By j curtiss

That does sound like a case of low transmission...

That does sound like a case of low transmission fluid to me too.
Showing results 1 to 25 of 129
 
Page 1 of 6
1
2
3
Last »


 
Forum Jump

Trending Topics

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:04 AM.