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Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-13-2011, 09:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 659
Posted By bednak

thanks for the responses..I'll probably end up...

thanks for the responses..I'll probably end up keeping it anyway but figured I'd ask just to see. Hopefully things will work out because I was really looking forward to getting it up and going again....
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-13-2011, 10:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 659
Posted By bednak

what's my car worth?

I've come into some financial troubles and might have to sell my vette. It was a project I bought to restore but it's seeming like I might not have the time or money to finish it up. I'd hate to have...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-28-2011, 08:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,229
Posted By bednak

Yeah I'm having them rebuild my injectors for me...

Yeah I'm having them rebuild my injectors for me so hopefully that works..I'm convinced that they are leaking, clogged or something. But other than that, no error codes, no service engine light, a...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-26-2011, 10:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,229
Posted By bednak

:bump: anyone have any ideas? would it be...

:bump:

anyone have any ideas? would it be better to buy new injectors or have mine cleaned?
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-25-2011, 06:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,229
Posted By bednak

I checked the timing by rotating the distributor...

I checked the timing by rotating the distributor but I also used a timing light to confirm
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-24-2011, 06:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,229
Posted By bednak

It didn't pop at all - same as when I try to...

It didn't pop at all - same as when I try to start it without starter fluid. When I sprayed it I did open up the throttle and spray it deep into the opening
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-24-2011, 02:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,229
Posted By bednak

I tried that, but the engine still didn't start....

I tried that, but the engine still didn't start. When removing the spark plugs to check for spark they were all bone dry. Shouldn't they be wet with fuel at the tips from cranking the engine so much?...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-23-2011, 10:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,229
Posted By bednak

rechecked fuel pressure, spark plugs, and timing...

rechecked fuel pressure, spark plugs, and timing - all were good. I didn't do a compression test, but shouldn't the car still at least start for a little if the compression's off? I'm starting to...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-22-2011, 09:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,229
Posted By bednak

noid light came in today, tested all connectors...

noid light came in today, tested all connectors and all pulsated (blinked) when cranking the engine so I guess the injectors are all getting power?
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-21-2011, 01:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,229
Posted By bednak

hah you got me, I ordered one today so hopefully...

hah you got me, I ordered one today so hopefully it will be here by this weekend :thumbs:
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-20-2011, 12:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,229
Posted By bednak

The car has new gas in it, old gas was flushed...

The car has new gas in it, old gas was flushed out. Could stuck pintles prevent the car from starting?
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-19-2011, 10:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,229
Posted By bednak

testing injectors?

I'm trying to get my 86 to start and have been leaning towards the injectors as a possible culprit. I have a multimeter and checked the resistance of the injectors and all were between 16 and 16.4...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-08-2010, 04:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,039
Posted By bednak

ok, tried pulling code and it just gave me the...

ok, tried pulling code and it just gave me the neutral signal.

The 'service engine soon' light flashed-
12
12
12
then went straight back to
12
12
12
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-31-2010, 09:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,039
Posted By bednak

Got out the timing light and checked it. ...

Got out the timing light and checked it. Adjusted the timing, to no avail. Pulled and checked the plugs, they looked fine. Nice fat spark, jumped about 1/2 inch like jfb mentioned.

Got a new...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-26-2010, 11:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,039
Posted By bednak

sorry for the long delay but I was out of country...

sorry for the long delay but I was out of country for a while..

measured the fuel pressure today and it was 41 psi. When I turned the key it jumped right up for 41, but after a couple seconds it...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-08-2010, 11:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,039
Posted By bednak

My bad that's what I meant..it cranks but won't...

My bad that's what I meant..it cranks but won't start. I didn't get a chance to work on it today but I took a video trying to start it yesterday so I'll post it up here. You can hear that it's...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-07-2010, 04:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,039
Posted By bednak

I didn't check fuel pressure with a gauge but...

I didn't check fuel pressure with a gauge but before changing the fuel filter there was only a dribble of fuel and after it shot out a lot. When the ignition is turned you can hear the fuel filter. ...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-07-2010, 12:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,039
Posted By bednak

86 cranks but won't turn over

I can't get my 1986 to start..it will crank but won't turn over. The car has been sitting for a few years and the previous owner said he had it started it a year ago, but who knows if he was really...
Forum: Intros
08-02-2010, 07:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 334
Posted By bednak

Thanks for the warm welcomes! mrmtrtrnd,...

Thanks for the warm welcomes!

mrmtrtrnd, the guy had the car sitting for years and never drove it..he just wanted to get rid of it so I got a good deal :cool:
Forum: Intros
08-02-2010, 11:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 334
Posted By bednak

noob looking to learn

Hey guys,

Just bought my first Corvette a few weeks ago. She's a red 86 convertible with just over 27,000 miles. Bought her from a guy up the street from me who was the original owner (still...
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