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Forum: C4 General Discussion
05-26-2004, 02:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 299
Posted By myblack864+3

Need Body Shop in SoCal

Help...I just got my 86 back after it was stolen, it has major front end damage and may be totaled. Can anyone recommend a shop in the Riverside, Ca area. Many Thanks
Forum: C4s for Sale/Wanted
12-11-2003, 02:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 363
Posted By myblack864+3

For Sale, 86 Coupe, 4+3, Black.... Gotta Sell...

Due to our now owning 5 cars I have been told> 1) Sell the Vette and, 2) next year, when the Eclipse is paid off we will buy a c-5 convert.

Fair enough sez I,,,,This is a decent 86 4+3 with...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-11-2003, 02:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 477
Posted By myblack864+3

Slave Cylinder Bleeding

I just replaced the clutch master and slave cylinder on my 86 and I can't seem to get a good bleed job. Any tips out there for doing this either 1) easy or 2) right. :crazy:

Many Thanks.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-28-2003, 06:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,096
Posted By myblack864+3

Alternator eating 1986

Help! My 86 has developed a taste for alternators. About a month ago my alternator quit and, after about 2 weeks of down time, I replaced it with a well known rebuilt. At the same time the battery...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-24-2003, 12:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 539
Posted By myblack864+3

Intermittent "No-Starter", Can't Find Cause

My 86 4+3 has a starter that sometimes wants to take a short vacation.
Every once in a while I will try to start and I will get a short 1/2 second burst out of the starter and then it will stop,...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
01-21-2003, 06:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 840
Posted By myblack864+3

Looking for Books on Fiberglass Repair

Can some of you more experienced body fixers out there recommend a good book on fiberglass repair.

I need to do a few patches on my 86, but being a good "No Metal" guy, I also have a fiberglass...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
01-17-2003, 10:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,925
Posted By myblack864+3

Re: New Stuff for Morning Sickness (Matt Black)

Matt
I tried changing the fluid several times but it only improved it for a day or two and didn't stip the first center-to-right turn sticking.

If this stuff keeps working I am going to change it...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
01-17-2003, 04:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,925
Posted By myblack864+3

New Stuff for Morning Sickness (Sticky Power Steering)

First let me say that my 86 with 118,000 miles was getting very sticky when I tried to turn right. I sometimes had to grab the wheen with both hands to not hit some one or thing. It was better after...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
01-10-2003, 01:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 326
Posted By myblack864+3

Re: New top panel for 86's, Best Source (myblack864+3)

I think by the time the plastic is replaced into the old frame that the cost of a new one should be about the same. I doubt if I can find a shop that can do the job right anyway. Plus I would be...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
01-10-2003, 12:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 326
Posted By myblack864+3

New top panel for 86's, Best Source

This past weeks windstorms helped a large tree branch do in my bronze top panel. What's the best source for a new top, not the cheapest or most expensive, just the best. Factory if possible. Many...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-14-2002, 09:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 358
Posted By myblack864+3

Re: (scorp508)

ATT: Scorp508...Can't say that I agree with your suggestion to just use a switch to turn the OD on and off... I would route such a swtich through a reverse and 1st gear lock out. Reversing in OD,...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-14-2002, 08:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 636
Posted By myblack864+3

Re: "Eye" in my dash? (95AquaC4)

For lack of information about later cars, I have the same hole in my 86 and it senses the ambient light and adjusts the brightness of the dash display. Bright enough for daytime would be excessively...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
12-09-2002, 11:11 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 212
Posted By myblack864+3

Need Corvette Smart Smog Shop in So Cal

I need a recommendation for a good smog shop in SoCal, , Inland Empire area preferred. I went to two full service shops and neither one knew anything about 1986 Corvettes.

Any Recommendations?
...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-09-2002, 11:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 363
Posted By myblack864+3

Need Smog Shop in So Cal

I need a recommendation for a good smog shop in SoCal, , Inland Empire area preferred. I went to two full service shops and neither one knew anything about 1986 Corvettes.

Any Recommendations?
...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-29-2002, 02:31 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,259
Posted By myblack864+3

Re: a question for oregon residents mainly (larryf)

My brother lives in Oregon and I have experienced this problem (?) when I visit. I think it's, in part, to compensate for Oreegonz (Local spelling) inability to attract any industry, beside cutting...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-29-2002, 02:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 952
Posted By myblack864+3

Re: GM is replacing my seatbelts (jdog0411)

RE: Seatbelt Recalls
I mechanic I know at Rotollo Chevrolet in the San Bernardino, CA area told me he had just changed a set on a customers 88 and told me to bring my car over for the work.

DO...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-29-2002, 01:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 477
Posted By myblack864+3

Re: A4 vs. 6-speed (Lone Ranger)

Lone One
What ever you want, don't make the conversion to a 6 speed unless you are joined at the hip to your current car. The conversion will cost in the range of $5,000 and might add $1,000 to the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-29-2002, 01:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 528
Posted By myblack864+3

Re: approximate hp on a stock 86 vette? (reyderz86)

86 early vs. late?

Count the Rocker cover screws

Early= Cast Iron Heads, 4 perimeter cap screws in valve covers
Late= Aluminium Heads, 2 centerline tie downs on rocker covers :crazy:
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-23-2002, 05:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 531
Posted By myblack864+3

Re: compression ratios (Ramanstud)

Sorry to reply again

But if we could turn the clock back to when Oldsmobile built lots of engines with 10.5 compression, you could buy Chevron Custom Supreme for $.42 a gallon and it was 101...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-23-2002, 05:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 440
Posted By myblack864+3

Re: my rear hatch solenoid has a mind of its own (WhiteIce)

My 86 did the same thing for a few days last summer, almost drove me crazy. I went around and cleaned the spilled soda off the buttons and switches and the problem went away. I know it's not...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-23-2002, 02:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 531
Posted By myblack864+3

Re: compression ratios (Ramanstud)

Just go with the 91 octane and, if you don't have detonation try the 89. But remember, not all 91 is the same, even from batch to batch. It's like using syn oil, only the best will do... But stay...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-22-2002, 02:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 426
Posted By myblack864+3

Re: Performed Compression Check; Can Somebody Translate This for Me??? (buzzbomb)

As mentioned, your numbers look good. You can check for ring leakage by squirting light oil into each cylinder, turning over several times and checking compression again. If it goes up more than...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-14-2002, 03:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,222
Posted By myblack864+3

Re: LOOK! C4 Pickup??? (4deatr)

Now we are on a roll. How about a NOMAD type top conversion, with a removeable top to allow the use of a 5th wheel pad for a camping trailer built out of all the C-4 to C-5 conversion kits that no...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-14-2002, 02:25 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,222
Posted By myblack864+3

Re: LOOK! C4 Pickup??? (Zora)

Check Page 10 of the current issue of Corvette Fever for a pic of a C-4 trailer. Lets see, truck and trailer. "Let's have us a Corvette convoy good buddy"

Actually the P/U was a BAD idea. ...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-14-2002, 01:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 751
Posted By myblack864+3

Re: Transmission died on way to work. Please Help just moved to new town READ (robertpel9)

Robert

Well it sure took you a long time to deceide what to do. To bad you couldn't find a local shop. We have one here in the Riverside area that does it right for about $1,100. They do...
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