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Forum: C5 Tech
09-10-2007, 01:27 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 8,292
Posted By Flintstone

GM bought me a new engine because of a failed pump

'99 LS1

Zero to 5 psi upon startup, stable at about 9 psi at idle. They dicked around with it for 100 miles of 'testing' before they scored the mains. Engine had ~15k on it.

Relief valve stuck...
Forum: C5 Tech
05-08-2006, 11:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 972
Posted By Flintstone

Sounds like the water pump is getting a little...

Sounds like the water pump is getting a little cranky?

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BTW, my WP has been chirping for a year, especially on cold mornings.
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
04-27-2006, 12:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 392
Posted By Flintstone

I'm a dumb-a$$. Need to pay attention to what...

I'm a dumb-a$$. Need to pay attention to what forum I'm in before posting.

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Forum: C5 General
04-27-2006, 11:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 458
Posted By Flintstone

I hung ok with one, enough that he was surprised...

I hung ok with one, enough that he was surprised when we spoke at the next light.

...Lets say I was holding my own, but it became readily apparent about the time I started backing down on the...
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
04-25-2006, 04:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 392
Posted By Flintstone

Either USB or serial. Looks more like $249....

Either USB or serial.

Looks more like $249. If you want enhanced stuff you're looking at $150 per auto manufacturer.

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Forum: C5 General
04-16-2006, 01:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 405
Posted By Flintstone

Try this one

Porsche, but still good info:

http://www.bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/wheel-repair/wheel-scuff-repair.htm

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Forum: C5 General
02-23-2006, 11:51 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,272
Posted By Flintstone

We just finished ours last weekend

Including my home office, we are just under 2000 sqft.

1. Beer Kegger
2. Sink with hot and cold water
3. Woodstove heat
4. DEEP, we're at 45' so I have room for the other toys
5. Workbench...
Forum: C5 General
11-02-2005, 06:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 457
Posted By Flintstone

I had a similar, but less severe issue with the...

I had a similar, but less severe issue with the stock GY runflats.

No change in alignment then:

I switched to the Firestone runflats and put 25k on them with even treadwear across the face....
Forum: C5 Tech
08-15-2005, 05:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 673
Posted By Flintstone

Good question on the concrete depth, as I forgot...

Good question on the concrete depth, as I forgot to include it.

Looks like I have 6". The original design for the garage was for farm implements, and the previous owner spec'd 6"

I should...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-15-2005, 04:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 673
Posted By Flintstone

[Green Light] 2 or 4-post lift for the C5?

Got the green light from the Mrs. to finally get my lift, and I've got a couple 4-post and 2-post lifts picked out.

This is going into a 1500 sqft. garage with a 10' ceiling. We currently have...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-09-2005, 02:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,591
Posted By Flintstone

If you access the drain from the top, make sure...

If you access the drain from the top, make sure the engine is cool.

I have a nice scar on my hand from the passenger-side head because I was too impatient to wait (had just taken delivery of the...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-08-2005, 10:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 921
Posted By Flintstone

What year? GM replaced the engine in my '99...

What year?

GM replaced the engine in my '99 because of a faulty pressure relief valve in the pump body.

Let me rephrase that. Dealer insisted there was nothing wrong with the pump and drove it...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-27-2005, 10:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 765
Posted By Flintstone

I ran the Bullets with stock manifolds and X-pipe...

I ran the Bullets with stock manifolds and X-pipe for 6 months before swapping them out for Stingers.

My wife and neighbors appreciated the change. I had to wear earplugs because of the resonance....
Forum: C5 General
07-22-2005, 01:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,425
Posted By Flintstone

I'm looking at a 9005 and 9006 side-by-side. ...

I'm looking at a 9005 and 9006 side-by-side.

The 9006 has a yellow gasket, and the fitting looks to be a bit bigger than the 9005 with an orange gaskets.

Colors aside, what effect does putting...
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-21-2005, 02:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,059
Posted By Flintstone

I'm in Austin. If you don't want to hassle...

I'm in Austin.

If you don't want to hassle with shipping, please add me to the queue.

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Forum: C5 Tech
07-21-2005, 12:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 688
Posted By Flintstone

I'm pretty sure he was implying it came out of...

I'm pretty sure he was implying it came out of his exhaust!! :toetap:
Forum: C5 Tech
07-07-2005, 06:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 494
Posted By Flintstone

How can they claim a 30% reduction in stopping...

How can they claim a 30% reduction in stopping distance - the way I see it, from 60 - 0 you are fully into the anti-lock and it is purely a function of the amount of rubber you have in contact with...
Forum: C5 General
07-07-2005, 06:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 720
Posted By Flintstone

The dealer will tell you anything more than 6 psi...

The dealer will tell you anything more than 6 psi at 1000 RPM is normal.

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Forum: C5 General
06-22-2005, 01:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,306
Posted By Flintstone

In addition to the jack and plug kit, you might...

In addition to the jack and plug kit, you might think about a cordless drill with a couple of small bits.

With a performance tire, I think the process of coring the puncture large enough to accept...
Forum: C5 General
06-10-2005, 09:23 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,350
Posted By Flintstone

However, any speed above 84 MPH still warrants a...

However, any speed above 84 MPH still warrants a $287 ticket.

Personally, I don't think it changes much of anything.
Forum: C5 General
05-10-2005, 12:45 PM
Replies: 818
Views: 18,680
Posted By Flintstone

I'm in for the online raffle!

Count Flintstone in!
Forum: C5 Tech
04-29-2005, 12:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 561
Posted By Flintstone

To answer your question, YES, they resonate. ...

To answer your question, YES, they resonate.

A lot in certain circumstances. The only way you are getting away from the resonance with any aftermarket exhaust is to go $$ with the GHL's. The...
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
04-25-2005, 06:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 349
Posted By Flintstone

Here is the Maggie hood from RK Sport (see sig). ...

Here is the Maggie hood from RK Sport (see sig).

He's right, fit is not ideal, but it can be made right with some body shop love...

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Forum: C5 Tech
04-16-2005, 11:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 305
Posted By Flintstone

Sounds pretty basic, but I had the same thing...

Sounds pretty basic, but I had the same thing happen to me after getting the car back from some body work...

Check that your battery connections are tight and that you don't have any corrosion.
...
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
04-05-2005, 11:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 316
Posted By Flintstone

I'll bite. Put me in as first on the list? ...

I'll bite. Put me in as first on the list?

I'm in Austin, so maybe I can pick it up? If not, is $10 enough to cover shipping to 78737?

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