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Forum: C5 Corvettes for Sale
03-03-2012, 01:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,943
Posted By Kotlas

Hey guys, I got some PMs about running a CarFax...

Hey guys, I got some PMs about running a CarFax and for the VIN number.

In my original post I have added a CarFax report AND a AutoCheck report just to cover bases. They are PDF files. The VIN...
Forum: C5 Corvettes for Sale
03-02-2012, 05:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,943
Posted By Kotlas

Hey guys, I updated with pictures on areas that...

Hey guys, I updated with pictures on areas that may be of concern. I took them while preparing the car for a wash and dried the noted areas so that they can be more easily viewed. Pictures of the...
Forum: C5 Corvettes for Sale
03-01-2012, 07:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,943
Posted By Kotlas

Added pictures! If they're too large let me know...

Added pictures! If they're too large let me know and I will resize them.

I will post close-ups of the scratches I was talking about tomorrow when the sun is back up.
Forum: C5 Corvettes for Sale
02-29-2012, 05:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,943
Posted By Kotlas

FS: 2002 Corvette Z06, Quicksilver, Florida

SALE IS ON HOLD

SORRY IF I HAVE MISSED YOUR CALL OR YOUR PM.



Hello everyone. Due to a change in income, I am putting my 2002 Corvette up for sale. This post is more or less to see what to...
Forum: C5 Tech
11-23-2011, 05:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 400
Posted By Kotlas

I purchased and installed your grid set about a...

I purchased and installed your grid set about a year ago.

Definitely recommend them for grip, especially when your shoes are wet :cheers:
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
11-08-2011, 11:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 974
Posted By Kotlas

Hey guys. Do you have the driver-side mirror...

Hey guys.

Do you have the driver-side mirror for a 2002 Z06? The auto-dim one? Mine is leaking. I tried PM but it wouldn't let me. Thanks!
Forum: Southeast
11-03-2011, 05:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 704
Posted By Kotlas

Funny, I literally live 2 miles from there and...

Funny, I literally live 2 miles from there and never knew it was there. :cheers:
Forum: Southeast
11-02-2011, 07:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 704
Posted By Kotlas

Looking for a good detailing/paint shop in Orlando, FL area

I need my car professionally buffed, de-scratched, clay barred, waxed and the front end repainted to match the body better. Anyone know of a good, reputable shop in the Orlando area that can take...
Forum: Paint/Body
10-27-2011, 05:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 878
Posted By Kotlas

Getting paint to match after front-end painting

Long story short I needed the front bumper cover replaced and repainted. The paint looks great! Like the car came off the factory line! Problem is my car is a 2002 with original Quicksilver paint....
Forum: C5 Tech
04-09-2011, 10:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 471
Posted By Kotlas

Loud drivetrain noise in high RPMs

Hey everyone,

I was driving the car pretty hard today, and noticed that in any gear, once it reaches around 4500 RPM I get a shuttering drivetrain sound. Its the kind of sound you get if you slip...
Forum: C5 Tech
02-14-2011, 12:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,087
Posted By Kotlas

I laid on my back and pushed on a breaker bar...

I laid on my back and pushed on a breaker bar with my foot.

I've heard of others putting on a breaker bar, and lowering the floor jack using the weight of the car to loosen the bolt.
Forum: C5 Tech
01-30-2011, 09:41 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 76,325
Posted By Kotlas

With the actuator plugged in but not installed, i...

With the actuator plugged in but not installed, i can adjust the hvac controls and the motor does not move. Im guessing indexing wont solve this problem and that either the motor or the circuitry is...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-30-2011, 09:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 990
Posted By Kotlas

With the clutch pedal pressed in and the...

With the clutch pedal pressed in and the transmission in neutral the torque tube doesnt rotate. With that said, if the sound occurs under those conditions then theres a very good chance that it isnt...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-30-2011, 09:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 276
Posted By Kotlas

Changing grounds to C6 style pics?

Does anyone have a picture of their C6 style ground posts?
Forum: C5 Tech
01-26-2011, 08:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,732
Posted By Kotlas

Added some more. If anyone has anything else to...

Added some more. If anyone has anything else to add feel free! We had a really hard time finding some of this information and some it we found out the hard way (aka hours of downtime).
Forum: C5 Tech
01-26-2011, 04:54 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 26,715
Posted By Kotlas

Car is a 2002 Z06 with 73,000 miles. Ive driven...

Car is a 2002 Z06 with 73,000 miles. Ive driven it hard so some of it comes with the territory, but so far I have experienced:

Coolant reservoir cracked - replaced
Column lock issues - CLB and...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-26-2011, 01:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,732
Posted By Kotlas

Tips for rebuilding a torque tube.

Just finished a rebuild of the torque tube (new couplers and bearings) and would like to post some tips in case anyone else has problems. I noticed a lot of the tutorials left out a few crucial...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-23-2011, 02:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 672
Posted By Kotlas

ALright thanks, I got it now. One of my snap...

ALright thanks, I got it now. One of my snap rings got lost under another tool and i couldnt find it.
Forum: C5 Tech
01-23-2011, 01:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 672
Posted By Kotlas

Torque tube rebuild question

Is the snap ring on the slinger ring side of the shaft supposed to be installed tight or does it sit loose?

It doesnt actually "snap" into place, correct? Its the slinger washer that holds it in...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-22-2011, 09:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,640
Posted By Kotlas

00Corvette Yeah I finally got those things...

00Corvette

Yeah I finally got those things out, damn blue loctite

Yeah I guess it makes sense to go ahead and swap them in. I have a sneaking suspicion the previous owner replaced the...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-22-2011, 07:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,640
Posted By Kotlas

Also, the couplers look in great condition no ...

Also, the couplers look in great condition no breaks, cracks, marks at all, its the bearings that are bad. Should I replace the couplers anyways?
Forum: C5 Tech
01-22-2011, 07:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,640
Posted By Kotlas

Thanks for the tip BC, will definitely do that...

Thanks for the tip BC, will definitely do that first. Now just gotta get these couplers off without the shaft rolling around...:rofl:
Forum: C5 Tech
01-22-2011, 05:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,640
Posted By Kotlas

Oh wow thanks guys. We've been fighting this...

Oh wow thanks guys. We've been fighting this thing for the past 2 hours, dropped it on a piece of wood and BAM 1st try it was out.

We were trying to use a puller as referenced in the manual but...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-22-2011, 04:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,640
Posted By Kotlas

Propeller shaft stuck in torque tube

I have the torque tube out of the car, but I cannot remove the propeller shaft. I have removed the giant snap clip but the prop shaft will not come out.

Anyone have suggestions or any experience...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-20-2011, 11:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,246
Posted By Kotlas

Thanks guys! I'd rather ask an obvious/dumb...

Thanks guys!

I'd rather ask an obvious/dumb question than have to re-pull the torque tube :willy:
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