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Forum: C4 General Discussion
03-12-2019, 06:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,844
Posted By csthews

Are you sure you have the bottom end of the...

Are you sure you have the bottom end of the switch rod firmly seated in the actual dimmer switch?
Forum: C4 General Discussion
03-03-2019, 09:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,844
Posted By csthews

One more thing. It is not unusual for these cars...

One more thing. It is not unusual for these cars to have a little (or a lot) of left-right wobble in the steering column which is the result of people using the steering wheel to get in and out of...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
03-03-2019, 04:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,844
Posted By csthews

There is a plastic switch rod actuator that goes...

There is a plastic switch rod actuator that goes between the rod and the multi-function switch. If it is missing, that answers why your stalk is loose.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-03-2019, 03:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 738
Posted By csthews

I had a similar problem on my '95. It was...

I had a similar problem on my '95. It was intermittent and would seem to happen if I left the car idle for a few weeks. After about 5 years of trying to figure out the problem, I took the car to a...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-03-2019, 03:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,615
Posted By csthews

I did my '95 LT1. Turning the engine wasn't all...

I did my '95 LT1. Turning the engine wasn't all that difficult. It wasn't necessary to remove the cat. You will have to remove the oil filter and filter adapter. (Make sure to clean the old...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
05-27-2018, 06:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,584
Posted By csthews

When you open the door, do the interior lights...

When you open the door, do the interior lights come on? If not, try pulling out the tip of the "door ajar" switch and try again.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-08-2018, 10:20 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,153
Posted By csthews

Thanks for sharing, and good luck with the swap. ...

Thanks for sharing, and good luck with the swap. You may not have a lift, but you do have a lot of space, time, tools and toys.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-08-2018, 09:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,714
Posted By csthews

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Here is a pic of the 2 brackets on my LT1. I didn't...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-08-2018, 09:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,714
Posted By csthews

Often when the exhaust manifold is replaced, the...

Often when the exhaust manifold is replaced, the braces are left off because either the manifold does not have the correct mounting studs, or the installer just decided that they were not necessary....
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-31-2017, 08:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,944
Posted By csthews

I did mine while changing timing cover seals, so...

I did mine while changing timing cover seals, so water pump, intake plemum and belt were off. I think it can be done by just removing intake plenum and belt if you have small hands.

Fair...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-31-2017, 07:35 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,377
Posted By csthews

That fuel sending unit is pretty expensive. There...

That fuel sending unit is pretty expensive. There is a really good post on the forum on rehabbing it. The rehab procedure worked for me.

Just curious, what year is the car? I'm guessing 91. The...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-31-2017, 07:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 961
Posted By csthews

Your window issue could also be the result of...

Your window issue could also be the result of broken window guides. One way to check is to roll the window up with the door open, when it reaches the top of travel, the rear of the window will go up...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-17-2017, 10:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,377
Posted By csthews

Welcome. Sad story... especially the girlfriend...

Welcome. Sad story... especially the girlfriend part. From the pic, it looks more like a 91-94 with a body kit.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-16-2017, 08:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,196
Posted By csthews

Amazing body work. He took an '85 body and...

Amazing body work. He took an '85 body and converted it to a '94, then converted it to a batmobile.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-15-2017, 10:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,923
Posted By csthews

Frustration is a better word. The hub bolt can...

Frustration is a better word. The hub bolt can be a major PITA. Some have snapped the head off the bolt, while others have rounded the bolt head. When this happens, getting the bolt out without...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-15-2017, 08:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,923
Posted By csthews

Great video on the hub removal. I used the "beat...

Great video on the hub removal. I used the "beat it off the hub" method. A tip I read here was to put the drive belt back on after removing the hub bolts. Then bump the engine a few times (make...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-12-2017, 11:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,837
Posted By csthews

Be careful with the armrest. The plastic tends to...

Be careful with the armrest. The plastic tends to get brittle and fall apart. Replacements are hard to find.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-05-2017, 10:21 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,278
Posted By csthews

Are you sure you don't already have the 1-4...

Are you sure you don't already have the 1-4 bypass kit already? It was installed on my 95, however the 1-4 shift light continued to light up.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-01-2017, 09:34 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,278
Posted By csthews

Congrats on purchasing the most beautiful...

Congrats on purchasing the most beautiful Corvette of all time (my opinion of course). You said the tires are NOS. Does that mean that they are very old, but no miles? If so, I would be hesitant...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-14-2017, 09:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 563
Posted By csthews

Thanks. Wishful thinking on my part. Killing me...

Thanks. Wishful thinking on my part. Killing me that I can't get my hands on the car, but I will pass this on to my son-in-law. Hopefully I will hear back soon.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-13-2017, 08:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 563
Posted By csthews

Thanks 93, unfortunately the car is 500 miles...

Thanks 93, unfortunately the car is 500 miles away and the FSM is with the new owner, so I'm just going by what I was told. The car is now at a shop near Kansas City awaiting a quick check from an...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-11-2017, 08:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 563
Posted By csthews

95 M6 Clutch/slave/?? Issue

A year ago this month, I gifted my 95 M6 to my daughter and her husband. Received a call today that they were having issues. Car was driving fine. Leaving a red light, engine revs, but very little...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-14-2016, 10:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 32,440
Posted By csthews

Excellent idea. Great job. I wish I would have...

Excellent idea. Great job. I wish I would have thought about tying the actuator to the rod. And, yes, without those diagrams from hooked, I would never have gotten it back together without pulling...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-06-2016, 06:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 32,440
Posted By csthews

I have pulled mine out. Just grabbed the lever...

I have pulled mine out. Just grabbed the lever and pulled really hard and it popped out. Then I realized it didn't help to have it out, so I put it back in.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-05-2016, 10:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 32,440
Posted By csthews

Assuming the 93 and 95 are similar, you can't...

Assuming the 93 and 95 are similar, you can't remove the switch without removing the steering wheel first. You can remove the steering switch lever by pulling it out. It should pop out like the FSM...
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