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Forum: C5 Corvettes for Sale
10-25-2018, 01:27 PM
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Views: 944
Posted By fixvet

'98 Torch Red Coupe/GO or Show ready

I'm 74 and my age and health issues force me to offer my excellent '98 Corvette coupe for sale, hopefully to someone as passionate as I have been for the last 15 yrs of ownership and still with only...
Forum: C5 Tech
06-15-2017, 11:53 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 49,628
Posted By fixvet

I had basically the same issues in 2013 and...

I had basically the same issues in 2013 and replaced the ignition module that the key fits into. I chased this mess for 2 yrs and was at my wits end before finding this solution. My C5 has run...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-13-2016, 08:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 31,297
Posted By fixvet

Your link refers to a manual tranny, not the...

Your link refers to a manual tranny, not the automatic A4 posts in this thread. Still looking for Auto tranny fluid info.

Thanks anyway....:thumbs:
Forum: C5 Tech
07-13-2016, 05:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,760
Posted By fixvet

Hey all.......what brand auto tranny fluid did...

Hey all.......what brand auto tranny fluid did you use....brand and part number??

I've always used AC Delco parts on my 1998 C5, so looking for those part numbers for their NON FULL synthetic Dex...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-13-2016, 05:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 31,297
Posted By fixvet

If anyone has done this filter and fluid change...

If anyone has done this filter and fluid change recently, what fluid did you buy and where? For my 1998 A4 tranny w/93K miles on it, I want to use GM's AC Delco Dexron 6 brand but there seems to be...
Forum: C5 General
08-25-2015, 02:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 580
Posted By fixvet

I too have used Dr. ColorChip....for deeper...

I too have used Dr. ColorChip....for deeper chips. For the minor blemishes...like before a car show etc. with my torch red coupe I just use a red Sharpie that I keep in my glove box. Judges....and...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-15-2015, 09:28 AM
Replies: 2,095
Views: 1,104,896
Posted By fixvet

That looks familiar, Don. Mine had 3 badly...

That looks familiar, Don. Mine had 3 badly corroded which caused all my NO COMM issues. All's well that ends well! :thumbs:
Forum: C5 Tech
04-09-2015, 03:22 PM
Replies: 2,095
Views: 1,104,896
Posted By fixvet

Hey Don...always glad to help......and glad you...

Hey Don...always glad to help......and glad you got 'er fixed! Since I r/r'd my ignition over two years ago on my '98, I've never had any more issues. I had 3 of the 5 contacts heavily corroded...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-04-2015, 03:39 PM
Replies: 2,095
Views: 1,104,896
Posted By fixvet

I sent a PM to you, Don.:flag::flag::flag:

I sent a PM to you, Don.:flag::flag::flag:
Forum: C5 Tech
02-03-2015, 05:47 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 92,122
Posted By fixvet

They are $85 at set today. I think I saw $12.95...

They are $85 at set today. I think I saw $12.95 a set a few days ago.
:thumbs:
Forum: C5 Tech
10-13-2014, 10:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,303
Posted By fixvet

Thanks for the info.....I'm looking for the best...

Thanks for the info.....I'm looking for the best camber/caster for the best tire wear. I got 50K out of my last set and want that again.

What do I ask for if they won't let me sit in the car? ...
Forum: C5 Tech
10-12-2014, 06:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,303
Posted By fixvet

Hey MRR23.....I've been reading some of these...

Hey MRR23.....I've been reading some of these alignment threads before I take my '98 coupe w/F45 suspension in for an alignment this week. I've read of some forums that using shims or some type of...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-11-2014, 07:16 PM
Replies: 6
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Views: 526
Posted By fixvet

Yo Jim.....yeah I thought of him too and I'm...

Yo Jim.....yeah I thought of him too and I'm going to see Steve on Monday and pick his brain alittle before I decide where to go.

Talk to you soon....:flag:
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-11-2014, 11:55 AM
Replies: 6
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Views: 526
Posted By fixvet

Thanks, Joe. I live in Clever now, but once had...

Thanks, Joe. I live in Clever now, but once had GL balance tires on my other car a few years ago, but nothing else. I'll put them on my list to call.

Dennis
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-11-2014, 11:03 AM
Replies: 6
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Views: 526
Posted By fixvet

help..need an alignment shop in Springfield, MO

I also posted this in the C5 forums.....just covering all the bases trying to find an experienced C5C6 alignment shop.

Title says it all...........gotta find a shop I can trust that has a lot...
Forum: C5 General
10-11-2014, 11:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 374
Posted By fixvet

Help..need a reliable Vette alginment shop in Sprinfield, MO

I also posted this in C5 Tech...just covering all the bases!

Title says it all...........gotta find a shop I can trust that has a lot of experience aligning C5's, speciically my stock 1998 coupe...
Forum: C5 Tech
10-11-2014, 10:57 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 168
Posted By fixvet

Help..need a reliable Vette alginment shop in Sprinfield, MO

Title says it all...........gotta find a shop I can trust that has a lot of experience aligning C5's, speciically my stock 1998 coupe w/F45
Forum: C5 Tech
04-16-2014, 12:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,527
Posted By fixvet

I had similiar No Comm issues in my 98 last year...

I had similiar No Comm issues in my 98 last year and it was related to corroded contacts in the ignition module that the key/tumbler is mounted in...in the dash. I replace the ignition module with a...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-16-2014, 11:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,144
Posted By fixvet

:iagree: I've had my a/c delco ceramic's on for 8...

:iagree: I've had my a/c delco ceramic's on for 8 yrs, still look good and very little dust on my chrome wheels. What little dust that is shed is white not black.

Good luck:flag:
Forum: C5 Tech
04-16-2014, 11:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 918
Posted By fixvet

For expert help go to www.thecorvettemechanic.com...

For expert help go to www.thecorvettemechanic.com

:thumbs:
Forum: C5 General
02-16-2014, 11:20 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,701
Posted By fixvet

I just got an online quote on my 1998 C5 from NCM...

I just got an online quote on my 1998 C5 from NCM with no problem.
I'm in Missouri and the quote was $100/yr cheaper than my current Hartford AARP policy. I'm 69.
Forum: C5 Tech
02-11-2014, 09:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 661
Posted By fixvet

Be sure you buy the correct capacity battery for...

Be sure you buy the correct capacity battery for your model year. They're not all the same.
:flag:
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
02-09-2014, 02:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,234
Posted By fixvet

Jason, rec'd the OP sensor yesterday in good...

Jason, rec'd the OP sensor yesterday in good shape.

Thanks buddy!
Dennis:flag::flag:
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
02-03-2014, 01:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,234
Posted By fixvet

PP on the way to you, for the OP sensor. ...

PP on the way to you, for the OP sensor.
Thanks,
Dennis
Forum: C5 Tech
01-19-2014, 09:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,884
Posted By fixvet

I'm on my 2nd set of Kumho ASX's, got 50K out of...

I'm on my 2nd set of Kumho ASX's, got 50K out of the first set. Always keep them at 30psi cold and no wandering ever. My original GY runflats wore out the inside edge of the fronts at 20K because...
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