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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-10-2009, 10:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,100
Posted By AveryCurry

yes, but you need to be very precise as to not...

yes, but you need to be very precise as to not damage the brake line nut..

...but a very neat idea!!!!! :thumbs:

:cheers:
Forum: Southwest
08-10-2009, 09:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 909
Posted By AveryCurry

Great !!!! 9am .....means I show up at about...

Great !!!! 9am .....means I show up at about 12:30pm and look around and say "WTF, where is everybody"

BFL

Avery

:D
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-10-2009, 09:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,146
Posted By AveryCurry

No, just open the radiator petcock and drain as...

No, just open the radiator petcock and drain as much as possable before removing WP



Yep, cover the Opti with rags as some coolant will come out of engine block. After you install new WP, you...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-09-2009, 06:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,146
Posted By AveryCurry

If I may : 1) Inspect the timing cover for oil...

If I may :
1) Inspect the timing cover for oil leakage from the WP drive shaft seal. If there are no signs of leakage, I wouldn't bother changing it out.
2) Re-torque the 3 Optispark mounting...
Forum: Southwest
08-08-2009, 05:52 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 6,774
Posted By AveryCurry

Jason might be able to hook you up with the...

Jason might be able to hook you up with the freon..... I can help if he supplies the juice....

:cheers:
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-08-2009, 05:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 396
Posted By AveryCurry

I would stay with the OEM shaft driven WP. A bit...

I would stay with the OEM shaft driven WP. A bit cheaper than the electric, and without the hassle of splicing into an electrical harness.
...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-08-2009, 05:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,146
Posted By AveryCurry

:iagree: and depending on how many miles you have...

:iagree: and depending on how many miles you have on the Opti, you may want to consider replacing it as well. Your dad may want to stay with OEM water pump. These are good units. You can get a great...
Forum: Southwest
08-08-2009, 04:07 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 6,774
Posted By AveryCurry

" Hey...I just got here......where the hell is...

" Hey...I just got here......where the hell is everybody ????? "
:D

http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/6153/abst.jpg (http://img188.imageshack.us/i/abst.jpg/)
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-08-2009, 11:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,100
Posted By AveryCurry

It sounds like you are opposed to using a vise...

It sounds like you are opposed to using a vise grip on your MC nut ?
This is truely the easiest way to break that nut free from your MC. Then you can always cut off the old flare, replace MC nut and...
Forum: Southwest
08-07-2009, 02:08 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 6,774
Posted By AveryCurry

I think his plane is equipped with an infrared...

I think his plane is equipped with an infrared camera !!

:D
Forum: Southwest
08-06-2009, 02:02 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 6,774
Posted By AveryCurry

Why do Vipers sound just like my weed whacker...

Why do Vipers sound just like my weed whacker when you wind them up ??

:U
Forum: C5 Tech
08-06-2009, 01:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,802
Posted By AveryCurry

I was completely on board with ya' until you...

I was completely on board with ya' until you mentioned the above...

:D
Forum: C5 Tech
08-05-2009, 09:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,802
Posted By AveryCurry

DOH......You are correct sir. I have done far...

DOH......You are correct sir. I have done far more C4 than C5 headlamp motor rebuilds, and I got them confused. The C5 has a large rubber bushing inside the nylon gear. It is this rubber bushing...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-05-2009, 01:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,802
Posted By AveryCurry

The "wrap tie" method has held up very well so...

The "wrap tie" method has held up very well so far, even after many up/down cycles. No stretching or breakage. Not as elegant as the "Rodney kit", but a heck of a lot cheaper. IMHO, the brass gear is...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-05-2009, 12:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 25,521
Posted By AveryCurry

Did you use a magnet to determine that these...

Did you use a magnet to determine that these particles are in fact metallic and not small rubber chunks from AC line ?

If your AC system has been running a long time on low refridgerant, this...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-04-2009, 08:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,662
Posted By AveryCurry

:iagree: This will not hurt or hinder...

:iagree: This will not hurt or hinder drivability or create other problems. The AIR system is only active for the first 140 seconds or so of cold start. Primary purpose is to help the catalyst start...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-04-2009, 08:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,802
Posted By AveryCurry

This is probably not what you want to hear, but...

This is probably not what you want to hear, but the epoxy will probably not last long, and the motor torsion will most likely push it off over a short period of time. Consider the method in the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-04-2009, 11:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,802
Posted By AveryCurry

I wonder who makes the Opti sensor for these...

I wonder who makes the Opti sensor for these units? The guy selling these also has the title wrong... 94 95 96 97 corvette ..... 94 is Gen I and has completely different cam interface...

Anyway,...
Forum: Southwest
08-03-2009, 07:58 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 6,774
Posted By AveryCurry

Dude !!! I didn't know you were married ??? I...

Dude !!! I didn't know you were married ??? I thought she was your GF !! No wonder you are a prowler....your married like the rest of us !!

:D
Forum: Southwest
08-03-2009, 07:54 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 6,774
Posted By AveryCurry

Something tells me that Kara can hold her own...

Something tells me that Kara can hold her own against these poons !!!

:D
Forum: Southwest
08-03-2009, 02:35 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 6,774
Posted By AveryCurry

BLAM !!! Quick Hit !!! CYA........ :leaving:

BLAM !!! Quick Hit !!! CYA........ :leaving:
Forum: Southwest
07-29-2009, 01:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 349
Posted By AveryCurry

We took the Port A ferry 2 weeks ago. Wait time...

We took the Port A ferry 2 weeks ago. Wait time was 5 or 10 minutes getting on and off the Island. Although we didn't take the Vette, I don't think you would have any problem with clearance. The...
Forum: Southwest
07-28-2009, 08:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 948
Posted By AveryCurry

Think big !! Think Presidential Limo.... and...

Think big !! Think Presidential Limo.... and it's not another Vette, which you prefer not to shoot anyway..... Not sure if he is a good tipper though.
...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-27-2009, 11:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,511
Posted By AveryCurry

Hes is a decent article with a good outline of an...

Hes is a decent article with a good outline of an R134A conversion :

http://www.geocities.com/gamextremist/corvette/page4.htm

and yet another, pay attention to R134A vs. R12 pressure section :...
Forum: Southwest
07-27-2009, 06:15 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 6,774
Posted By AveryCurry

Good stuff. There was one article by another...

Good stuff.

There was one article by another author where I got stuck on the first line!! I am no english major, but WTF does this mean ? :

""Speaking of cars... There's a new wonder-car was...
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