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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-07-2019, 06:39 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,387
Posted By ZIE06Bernie

Ross I think maybe you are being just a little...

Ross I think maybe you are being just a little too concerned. I personally would think more likely they would be more interested in the air conditioners in those cars regarding the type of gas rather...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-13-2018, 12:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 645
Posted By ZIE06Bernie

Sometimes the side plate cracks where the...

Sometimes the side plate cracks where the mounting lugs attach. It is just the slightest crack and difficult to see with the naked eye.

Caused by violent clutch drops.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
07-28-2018, 09:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 781
Posted By ZIE06Bernie

If car has been parked for a few days or in wet...

If car has been parked for a few days or in wet conditions the brake pads stick to the discs. Often with rust as well which damages (pits) the discs and so easy to prevent.

After a wash I always...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
07-28-2018, 07:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,645
Posted By ZIE06Bernie

Read this thread before doing anything else. It...

Read this thread before doing anything else. It may save you from unnecessary work.

This guy had all sorts of 2nd - 3rd gear grinding and fixed it by a change of oil.

I know him and it is true....
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
07-05-2018, 03:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,535
Posted By ZIE06Bernie

Err no Australia actually - both of those start...

Err no Australia actually - both of those start around $600 here. Not worth that much for what I want it for.

cheers
...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
07-05-2018, 12:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,535
Posted By ZIE06Bernie

Thanks for the information - I appreciate all...

Thanks for the information - I appreciate all help and comments.

One of the problems over here is that we are 240 volt operation so our range is very limited and generally at least double your...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
07-04-2018, 11:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,535
Posted By ZIE06Bernie

Thanks guys appreciate everyone's efforts. I do...

Thanks guys appreciate everyone's efforts. I do not do this as a business so will not be changing to any body shop type rotating driven type - will leave them to the experts. My car is almost perfect...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
07-04-2018, 08:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,535
Posted By ZIE06Bernie

Car Polishing Views

Hi Guys

Any opinions on best polisher to use on the cars. I normally hand buff my car but thought I may buy a DA polisher to ease the burden and speed up the process. I have read and watched...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-17-2018, 01:13 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,967
Posted By ZIE06Bernie

I think that is the oxygen sensor connection from...

I think that is the oxygen sensor connection from memory. Sometimes if you have after market headers it is disconnected I am told. I know that connector is the biggest PIA to get apart and reconnect...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
05-23-2018, 09:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,390
Posted By ZIE06Bernie

Hemi Z06

Interesting read and take a look at the rockers setup with position of roller way off centre - is this normal for these Reid rollers? I would have thought guide wear would be a huge issue where they...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
05-23-2018, 08:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,684
Posted By ZIE06Bernie

Thanks guys I will take all comments on board....

Thanks guys I will take all comments on board. Cultrag supply OEM for around $50 + freight so may be way to go this time.

I have also replaced batteries on sensors but it is difficult to replicate...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
05-23-2018, 08:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,684
Posted By ZIE06Bernie

Yes that's the cheapest model around without a...

Yes that's the cheapest model around without a reader and seems to work well.

Thanks
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
05-23-2018, 07:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,684
Posted By ZIE06Bernie

Yes many cars have runflats with TPMS here - must...

Yes many cars have runflats with TPMS here - must say I was gobsmacked when not a single shop in my area had one - as a matter of fact the first guy I asked told me the sensors last the life of the...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
05-23-2018, 01:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,684
Posted By ZIE06Bernie

Thanks WFOJON good info -they are number one on...

Thanks WFOJON good info -they are number one on my list but just one vendor sends these to Australia that I can find.

What TPMS tool did you use to programme them to your vette. This place is very...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
05-23-2018, 01:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,684
Posted By ZIE06Bernie

I am basically seeking information re testing and...

I am basically seeking information re testing and triggering aftermarket sensors from guys with experience on the basic CUB tool. ie will it trigger and read aftermarket sensors claimed to be...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
05-22-2018, 08:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,684
Posted By ZIE06Bernie

TPMS CUB Tool

Hi Guys

A couple of years ago BEZ06 generously organised and bought in some basic CUB PRO-101 TPMS tools from Tire rack and supplied them to us.

Tool is a basic one for testing TPMS/relearn and...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
05-09-2018, 05:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 584
Posted By ZIE06Bernie

Slider there are a lot of threads here re this...

Slider there are a lot of threads here re this issue and others here know more than I do, so I hope they chip in with the cure.

As I said I was busy reading up on it because it was annoying, but...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
05-09-2018, 05:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 584
Posted By ZIE06Bernie

Could be the noise of the shifter rattle which...

Could be the noise of the shifter rattle which runs in sync with engine revs. And it also gets worse when hot.

Try holding pressure against the gear lever which should make the noise disappear IF...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-07-2018, 05:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 739
Posted By ZIE06Bernie

Certainly is old just as I said but the...

Certainly is old just as I said but the difference between lets say Mobil1 which was GMs choice in 2006 and one of the top oils they tested which was Royal Purple are so radically different that one...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-06-2018, 07:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 739
Posted By ZIE06Bernie

Oil testing

Many things factor in selecting the oil for your car and television pushes the big brands like they are the best. And in addition manufacturers have their pet products and questionable alliances when...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-05-2018, 12:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,712
Posted By ZIE06Bernie

I too am in the process of replacing the bolts as...

I too am in the process of replacing the bolts as rubber is broken up somewhat. The problem I face is getting the existing bolts to move. Soaked in WD40 then removed all loading on the bolt by using...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
02-19-2018, 05:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,122
Posted By ZIE06Bernie

Thanks everyone for the info - I already had a...

Thanks everyone for the info - I already had a trial run at turning the adjuster and certainly WD40 needed - it is screwed in tight to lowest possible level and not budging. Car sits 3.5 inches off...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
02-18-2018, 09:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,122
Posted By ZIE06Bernie

Thanks Unreal I was looking at manual showing a...

Thanks Unreal I was looking at manual showing a tool.


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So put...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
02-18-2018, 07:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,122
Posted By ZIE06Bernie

Yes I had come to a similar understanding that...

Yes I had come to a similar understanding that was needed but hoped it was not so. I don't have a leaf spring compressor.

Thanks .
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
02-18-2018, 07:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,122
Posted By ZIE06Bernie

Ride Height adjustment Bolts

Guys I found my bolts are disintegrating so need to replace them.

1. Is Corvette Central "the" place to buy replacements or are others available.

2. What is the simplest way to access the bolts...
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