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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-26-2015, 01:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,735
Posted By ibfuelish

I guess I'm dumber than I look. After...

I guess I'm dumber than I look.

After running out of combinations of changes all centered around the ignition switch on the steering column, I screwed the switch down in place and said to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-23-2015, 10:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,735
Posted By ibfuelish

Yeah, I thought that as well. I have a ballast...

Yeah, I thought that as well. I have a ballast resistor and its ran fine with it before, but I suspected it might be corroded. So I bought another and installed it...no diff. I checked the voltage...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-22-2015, 09:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,735
Posted By ibfuelish

I'll check the voltages. Since the electricity...

I'll check the voltages. Since the electricity bottlenecks here at the ignition switch and the starter is engaging, I was certain it was a matter of getting a new ignition switch (not the cylinder)...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-22-2015, 05:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,735
Posted By ibfuelish

'73 454 won't start

I sent a PM to Jim Shea, but being the impatient person I am (It's only been two years since this car has started due to this issue)...I thought I'd post here as well.


I've poured over this...
Forum: C5 General
01-22-2015, 08:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,223
Posted By ibfuelish

So the 17 year old was driving solo. Entered a...

So the 17 year old was driving solo. Entered a left hand turn lane, light was red, began to stop...light turned green, he downshifts and adds a weeee bit of gas....lost control, tail swung out,...
Forum: C5 General
01-22-2015, 01:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,223
Posted By ibfuelish

Then there was this!

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1333/80-img_7021_b6b3222df91362f857bd96f5f8fbd4395bb7bfff.jpg


I don't think that's a rear wheel steering car.
...
Forum: C5 Tech
06-05-2013, 06:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,499
Posted By ibfuelish

More importantly is installing one in a C5 that...

More importantly is installing one in a C5 that is prior to 2003. There is a huge difference. My 2002 doesn't have a Band button, so some of the plug in solutions don't work. I figure without the...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-25-2013, 08:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 443
Posted By ibfuelish

I'd bet it's an idler pulley bearing. Get a...

I'd bet it's an idler pulley bearing. Get a mechanics stethoscope from Harbor freight and start poking around,you'll find it.
Forum: C5 Tech
04-23-2013, 08:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,530
Posted By ibfuelish

Leak at joint between oil pan and timing cover

Ok, Everybody can have a great time with this one.

Had the Dampener come apart. Outer ring slid backwards and rubbed a groove in the timing cover and oil pan lip right where they both bulge out...
Forum: C5 Tech
02-22-2013, 04:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,539
Posted By ibfuelish

I agree, there is at least 1/8 to a 1/4 inch of...

I agree, there is at least 1/8 to a 1/4 inch of play.
Forum: C5 Tech
02-22-2013, 04:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 704
Posted By ibfuelish

Disregard, I finally got it. I had a 1/2 inch...

Disregard, I finally got it. I had a 1/2 inch breaker that was longer than my 3/4 inch breaker. The 1/2 inch was flexing too much. Used 3/4 inch plus the handle from my jack to turn it the extra...
Forum: C5 Tech
02-22-2013, 12:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 704
Posted By ibfuelish

Properly Torquing OEM harmonic Balancer Bolt

For those of you who went back together OEM on the Harmonic Balancer R&R, what combination of tools did you use to torque the bolt.

I have the balancer installed to correct depth. I have torqued...
Forum: C5 Tech
02-19-2013, 01:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 527
Posted By ibfuelish

Have you seen www.jackpoint.com

Have you seen www.jackpoint.com
Forum: C5 Tech
02-19-2013, 01:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 828
Posted By ibfuelish

Harmonic balancer, Brake ECM

Harmonic balancer, Brake ECM
Forum: C5 Tech
02-19-2013, 01:00 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,931
Posted By ibfuelish

Www.alldatadiy.com. Great place for service...

Www.alldatadiy.com. Great place for service manual subscription. Has service bulletins as well. Anybody have experience with this site? It has been really helpful to me.

Mike
Forum: C5 Tech
02-16-2013, 12:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,499
Posted By ibfuelish

Yeah, I'm not saying degreasers are only problem,...

Yeah, I'm not saying degreasers are only problem, but certainly one to consider.
Forum: C5 Tech
02-15-2013, 08:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,499
Posted By ibfuelish

Potential cause of Harmonic balancer Failure

Be careful when cleaning. I have come to the conclusion that degreasers and cleaners are to blame for disintegrating the elastomer on the balancers (OEM). Just a heads up.
Forum: C5 Tech
02-13-2013, 09:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,678
Posted By ibfuelish

Those of you searching for service manual...

Those of you searching for service manual help...I found this link to be helpful.

http://www.alldatadiy.com/index.html

It is a subscription service for technicians. Since its not actually a GM...
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