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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-01-2023, 09:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,004
Posted By dpigguy

If you got an owners manual with the car, good...

If you got an owners manual with the car, good references on what to change and when. If no OM, you can download a .pdf on same. Check the stickies at the top of the forum for where to find the file....
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-01-2023, 09:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 908
Posted By dpigguy

I’m starting to feel really old after reading...

I’m starting to feel really old after reading this post.. My ‘08 was born in October 2007 and the top was noisy from the get go. Tried the o-ring fix, lug’s everything and realigned and re- torqued...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-14-2023, 02:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,031
Posted By dpigguy

My ‘08 was born in Oct ‘O7 with the original 5...

My ‘08 was born in Oct ‘O7 with the original 5 spoke wheels. Still have them and prefer the look. To each their own.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-21-2023, 09:51 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,374
Posted By dpigguy

I run a marine battery all the time but it’s on...

I run a marine battery all the time but it’s on my trailer and powers a winch :lol: Not sure I could fit the one I currently have under the hood of the Vette even if I tried.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-21-2023, 09:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,012
Posted By dpigguy

I have stock cables and ends with the proper...

I have stock cables and ends with the proper conical nuts. I found I tighten them down and them wiggled them, I was able to tighten them down a little more and they stay tight.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-21-2023, 09:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,012
Posted By dpigguy

Although we don’t store our cars for months at a...

Although we don’t store our cars for months at a time down here, have had the dead battery issue even with new battery. Found terminals would loosen up with time and had to re-torque them to get them...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-08-2023, 08:05 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,548
Posted By dpigguy

Thanks for the follow up post. Glad all is...

Thanks for the follow up post. Glad all is running well.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-31-2023, 09:53 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,548
Posted By dpigguy

Never saw an answer as to rather or not there is...

Never saw an answer as to rather or not there is a heli-coil installed. Sure looks like it from the picture. If so, could be part of the original threads that required the coil be installed in the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-11-2023, 07:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 569
Posted By dpigguy

post this in the regional section and you may get...

post this in the regional section and you may get more responses. I’m near Houston but can’t help as my audio is all stock.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-19-2022, 08:59 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,751
Posted By dpigguy

Being temperature activated and ruling out fluid...

Being temperature activated and ruling out fluid or insulation sources, makes me wonder if it’s a seal issue around the rear hatch or the roof rubber, or a body panel that is misaligned and rubbing....
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-07-2022, 07:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,294
Posted By dpigguy

This ^^^^^^^ Worked for me on the last 2 sets of...

This ^^^^^^^ Worked for me on the last 2 sets of tires for my ‘08. :thumbs:
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-27-2022, 07:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,570
Posted By dpigguy

Check the common ground wires for the circuits in...

Check the common ground wires for the circuits in question. Sounds like you have lost a grounding point. There are a bunch of them. Search the forum for past postings that show the grounding points...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-05-2022, 08:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,004
Posted By dpigguy

Trans fluid in engine oil is an old school...

Trans fluid in engine oil is an old school solution for lifter problems or de-carboning an engine. Wouldn’t do it on a LS motor. As others have said, P0202 is an injector issue, mechanical or...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-02-2022, 02:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,776
Posted By dpigguy

Looks good in white. Fact is I could see the car...

Looks good in white. Fact is I could see the car in you picture because it was camouflaged. Surprised someone would want a picture of a C6 they couldn’t see :jester
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-26-2022, 09:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,840
Posted By dpigguy

This ^^^^^^^. Touching cables together will force...

This ^^^^^^^. Touching cables together will force a reset. I had my ‘08 act in a similar way after a battery change. I disconnected the cables, clean all the posts and terminals and put things back...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-15-2022, 08:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,637
Posted By dpigguy

Back in 2007/08 I got the original build sheet...

Back in 2007/08 I got the original build sheet and window sticker. They discontinued doing that in the mid-2000’s.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-09-2022, 09:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 704
Posted By dpigguy

Best way is to use low pressure water from the...

Best way is to use low pressure water from the inside. You can loosen the the mounts to get a little more room between the radiator and the other coolers. Pick up a watering attachment with a slight...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-08-2022, 09:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,702
Posted By dpigguy

and. make sure the protective cover on the...

and. make sure the protective cover on the negative side of the fob battery is also removed. Learned from a friend :hide:
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-24-2022, 06:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 799
Posted By dpigguy

Your GMPP window closes at 10 years from the in...

Your GMPP window closes at 10 years from the in service date of the car. If that date is before today, Dennis won’t write you a policy. As others have said, put the monthly premium amount to a...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-17-2022, 09:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 746
Posted By dpigguy

My 2008 with the similar noise proved to be the...

My 2008 with the similar noise proved to be the front shocks. Replaced and all has been quiet for several years now. Let us know what you find.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-16-2022, 09:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 746
Posted By dpigguy

Bushing are a good place to start. You might want...

Bushing are a good place to start. You might want to also look at your front shocks to see if they are leaking. Check both sides and while you are looking, inspect the leaf spring for obvious cracks....
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-15-2022, 09:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,221
Posted By dpigguy

Can we assume you have such a tool missing the...

Can we assume you have such a tool missing the belt hook or has another handy man been hanging out under your car? :hide:
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-11-2022, 09:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,048
Posted By dpigguy

Ask this question in the C8 section and report...

Ask this question in the C8 section and report back your results :D I suggest you might get a different result asking owners who have spent their $$ on their car. I love my C6 but if I loved the C8,...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-04-2022, 03:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,062
Posted By dpigguy

Glad you found the culprit. I fought it for...

Glad you found the culprit. I fought it for several trips.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-26-2022, 01:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,378
Posted By dpigguy

Similar issues with my 2008 but finally got it to...

Similar issues with my 2008 but finally got it to program. Then realized another of my car’s opener no longer worked. Reprogrammed it and then the 2008 no longer worked. Come to find out I had too...
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