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06-22-2011, 09:31 AM
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Transmission Tunnel - Started a carpet fire!
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I'm going to dig my way out! I think I see light...
I'm going to dig my way out! I think I see light at the bottom!
I thought it was fuel too, but it still did it now that its running on 8 and I have the heat wrap added. I am going to advance the...
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06-21-2011, 09:05 AM
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Transmission Tunnel - Started a carpet fire!
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I got it running on all 8(Distributor Cap). ...
I got it running on all 8(Distributor Cap). Plugs looked good (tan not white). I ran it again, much better this time, but the tunnel still got really hot.
The pipe has about 1/2" of space...
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06-19-2011, 04:27 PM
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Transmission Tunnel - Started a carpet fire!
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Transmission Tunnel - Started a carpet fire!
I just went for a spin and it started smoking... I pulled into my driveway and turned it off looking for causes.
It appears that the transmission tunnel is REALLY HOT, it occured in the same stop...
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C4 Tech/Performance
06-14-2011, 02:12 PM
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Replacing the Heads on a L98 (86 C4)
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Drove the Vette to work today! Looks like the...
Drove the Vette to work today! Looks like the trans works ok. It also stopped draining battery with the CABIN LIGHT fuse out.
The brakes take a good deal of force to stop, I think there is...
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C4 Tech/Performance
06-07-2011, 05:48 PM
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Help please non starter c4 soon to buy
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I hope that’s not sarcasm... I wish I...
I hope that’s not sarcasm...
I wish I queried this forum before I bought mine. At least if you have a running one you can make a list of everything that’s wrong, rather than taking a chance.
...
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C4 Tech/Performance
06-06-2011, 01:49 PM
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Help please non starter c4 soon to buy
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I just spent the 6 weeks(40 hours) working on a...
I just spent the 6 weeks(40 hours) working on a non running C-4. I'm about a $1,000 into it and have another $1000 and 4 weeks to go until I can break even. And I havn't even driven it yet. I...
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C4 Tech/Performance
06-05-2011, 06:10 PM
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Wont Start - Solenoid Click, Good Battery
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Looks like its the cable, Thanks for the help! ...
Looks like its the cable, Thanks for the help!
Lucky Kid
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C4 Tech/Performance
06-05-2011, 06:01 PM
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Replaced Head Gaskets - Huge Amounts of Smoke... HELP!
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Thanks guys! I ran it for about 5-10 more...
Thanks guys! I ran it for about 5-10 more minutes and it cleared up. Now, the exhaust is nice and clean!
Now I just have to figure out what is drawing current when the car is off, replace the...
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06-05-2011, 04:00 PM
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Replaced Head Gaskets - Huge Amounts of Smoke... HELP!
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I checked the oil through the dipstick and it...
I checked the oil through the dipstick and it looked great.
I might have to bite the bullet and get a leakdown tester.
I am going to try to start it again and give it a go...
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C4 Tech/Performance
06-05-2011, 03:24 PM
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Replaced Head Gaskets - Huge Amounts of Smoke... HELP!
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Thats no good, mine were warped 10mil and 6mil......
Thats no good, mine were warped 10mil and 6mil...
Will i risk hydrolock by running it some more? I'd like to see if I can get any residual coolant out of the exhaust, if there is any.
Any...
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06-05-2011, 03:09 PM
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Replaced Head Gaskets - Huge Amounts of Smoke... HELP!
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Never checked...I was told its rare they are...
Never checked...I was told its rare they are warped by a couple people and just crossed my fingers. I tried to find a machinests straight edge but couldn't find one in the stores.
I do have good...
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06-05-2011, 03:06 PM
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Replaced Head Gaskets - Huge Amounts of Smoke... HELP!
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Just did a compression check, 1: 135 2:...
Just did a compression check,
1: 135
2: 135
3: 145
4: 150
5: 150
6: 160
7: 155
8: 150
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06-05-2011, 02:40 PM
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Replaced Head Gaskets - Huge Amounts of Smoke... HELP!
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Replaced Head Gaskets - Huge Amounts of Smoke... HELP!
I bought an 86 with a blown head gasket(iron heads). I had the heads milled and got a valve job done, and checked for cracks.
I reassembled following all the instructions online. I had a...
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C4 Tech/Performance
06-03-2011, 12:24 PM
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Replacing the Heads on a L98 (86 C4)
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Lucky Kid
I got my "digital FSM" today and found the...
I got my "digital FSM" today and found the location. It is supposed to be connected along with a cable to the battery ground. Perhaps that explains my starter "click" issues as well...
Thanks,...
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06-02-2011, 10:34 PM
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Replacing the Heads on a L98 (86 C4)
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ok, she's back together, but I ran out of time...
ok, she's back together, but I ran out of time and light.
I found a ground strap that's connected to the block, but no where else. Anyone know where on the chassis this goes?
I am going to...
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C4 Tech/Performance
06-02-2011, 03:17 PM
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Replacing the Heads on a L98 (86 C4)
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I got my heads milled, a valve job, and new...
I got my heads milled, a valve job, and new springs and push rods. Everythings assembled except I was waiting for the Plenum gaskets. Tonight should be the night everything comes together.
The...
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05-25-2011, 04:56 PM
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Good Manual for C4?
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Lucky Kid
Haynes is garbage!!! five chapters on how to...
Haynes is garbage!!!
five chapters on how to jack up the car and a paragraph on how to remove the motor...
Complete $%!&!
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C4 Tech/Performance
05-23-2011, 06:45 PM
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L98 Iron Heads - Head Gasket and Valve Spring Part Numbers
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Thanks for the input. I'll give him a call...
Thanks for the input. I'll give him a call tomorrow and see what he reccomends.
Any ideas on the springs I should get, if any?
I just ordered the injectors today from FIC.
Thanks,
Roy
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C4 Tech/Performance
05-23-2011, 02:02 PM
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L98 Iron Heads - Head Gasket and Valve Spring Part Numbers
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L98 Iron Heads - Head Gasket and Valve Spring Part Numbers
Hello All,
I just got the call from the machine shop and they need a gasket set for the valve seals. I can find a bunch of information on the aluminum heads to go with the Felpro 1010 or the 1003...
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C4 Tech/Performance
05-20-2011, 11:22 AM
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second head gasget leaking
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Lucky Kid
How'd you get the block that clean? I'd love to...
How'd you get the block that clean? I'd love to use scotch-brite pads but I am very concerned with metal dust in the cylinders.
Thanks,
Lucky Kid
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C4 Tech/Performance
05-20-2011, 11:09 AM
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Replacing the Heads on a L98 (86 C4)
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Posted By
Lucky Kid
My buddy brought up a good point. If my heads...
My buddy brought up a good point. If my heads are iron and warped. Wouldn't my block be warped as well...
Any thoughts on this?
What should I be looking to pay for a set of #113 heads? There...
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C4 Tech/Performance
05-20-2011, 10:27 AM
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Replacing the Heads on a L98 (86 C4)
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Posted By
Lucky Kid
The results are in from the head shop. It...
The results are in from the head shop. It appears that the heads are warped. One side was 10 thousands and the other was 6 thousands. They said that is out of spec for repair but they might be...
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C4 Tech/Performance
05-20-2011, 08:44 AM
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9
Wont Start - Solenoid Click, Good Battery
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16,690
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Lucky Kid
Yes, its very "LOUD". I will jump the...
Yes, its very "LOUD".
I will jump the starter directly and see what happens. It wouldn't surprise me if its the wiring. Everything electric on this car seem brittle.
Thanks for the help...
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C4 Tech/Performance
05-19-2011, 09:09 PM
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9
Wont Start - Solenoid Click, Good Battery
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16,690
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Lucky Kid
Wont Start - Solenoid Click, Good Battery
Hello All,
I have a 1986 C4 that I bought not running. When I got it, it would turn over fine then I beleive may have fried the starter by trying to start it for too long.
It click's but won't...
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C4 Tech/Performance
05-18-2011, 08:49 PM
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Replacing the Heads on a L98 (86 C4)
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15,539
Posted By
Lucky Kid
Thanks for the response. I dropped my heads off...
Thanks for the response. I dropped my heads off at the shop today to see if they are ok. I should know tomorrow.
Honestly, I'm horribly confused as to what is standard and what is unique about...
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