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Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
04-08-2006, 05:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 336
Posted By SkipI

*FS: 89 Corvette OEM Wheels

I have a set of wheels that are collecting dust in my garage that I took off a 89 vette I once owned. They have some curb rash and minor dings from potholes, etc.. The center caps are included. I...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-21-2004, 10:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,110
Posted By SkipI

MY coolant leakage

Well, this past January my slow use of coolant turned into a full blown head gasket. The spark plug on the driver's side near the firewall was where all the coolant poured out. I think this is...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-08-2004, 12:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 459
Posted By SkipI

My coolant experience

My 89 had that problem and it would not go away. I ended up finding that my radiator cap was leaking. Here's the deal... when the engine heats up, the water expands and pressure builds up in the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-01-2004, 03:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 548
Posted By SkipI

The injectors are fairly new ones from...

The injectors are fairly new ones from fiveomotorsports and they made no difference.

Skip
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-31-2004, 10:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 548
Posted By SkipI

Two Corvettes in one- Engine Performance

I have a 89 convertible vette with automatic transmission and I have a performance problem. I really have two cars in one... one that will jump when the accellerator is pushed down and take right...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-20-2004, 10:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,261
Posted By SkipI

Chatter is gone!! Had the car out Saturday and...

Chatter is gone!! Had the car out Saturday and it rained and I was about to go crazy over the chattering. I stopped at a chevy dealer and got the GM blades. Quiet as a dead church mouse.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-16-2004, 06:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,261
Posted By SkipI

Wiper chatter

I have a problem where my wipers chatter as they go across the glass. I have tried cleaning the glass and replacing the wipers, but the wipers still skip over the glass. Could this be weak pull...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-19-2004, 05:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 345
Posted By SkipI

Re: Help! Bose Problems (emoshn)

Bose will refurb a speaker for $75 and guarantee it as long as you own the car. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=399810 is a thread that has info on removing the speakers. You can get...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-19-2004, 05:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,680
Posted By SkipI

Re: ABS system on 87 Vert (87vette)

When I bought my 89 vert I had the same problem. Suggestion, take the car to a dealer and let them diagnose the problem. Won't cost that much and you will know exactly what is wrong. My computer...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-16-2004, 10:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 433
Posted By SkipI

Canister Purge--> The truth or the service manual

My factory service manual for my 89 vette says that if I ground the diagnostic terminal that the purge solenoid should be closed and hold a vacuum. Then if I unground the diagnostic terminal, the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-08-2004, 08:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 523
Posted By SkipI

TunerPro RT data analysis

If anyone out there is willing, I have been trying to combat a spark knock problem and got a ALDL to PC cable today and acquired some data. I kept getting packet errors but was able to reconnect and...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-07-2004, 10:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,814
Posted By SkipI

Re: Spark Knock... it is back (chriswtx)

I believe it is pinging and not a lifter. All the injectors are new, so it is not that. The local chavy mechanic thought is was carbon before I removed the heads, but does not think it is now with...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-07-2004, 09:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,814
Posted By SkipI

Re: Spark Knock... it is back (ethan1321)

Okay... as far as the timing is concerned, it was right where I left it following the head gasket replacement. So for about 5,000 miles the engine was happy with the base timing and the head gasket...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-29-2004, 06:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,814
Posted By SkipI

Spark Knock... it is back

I have had my 89 vette for about two years and it has ALWAYS spark knocked under heavy loads (not a constant knock, more of a random knock).... okay, so about 5,000 miles ago I had a head gasket...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-14-2004, 05:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 288
Posted By SkipI

Re: Antenna mast will never come out? (mikey_vette)

Well, on my 89 the mast was hard to get out. I had the impression that all I had to do was remove the nut and slide the mast up and out. The mast has a sleeve on it that grabs the housing and that...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-10-2004, 03:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,716
Posted By SkipI

Re: 1984-1989 Bose Radio...........Enthusiasts Respond. (Capt. Crunch)

I have a 93 (I think) camaro delco bose unit in my 89 that I got off ebay. I got the wiring adapter that has already been mentioned in this thread and it works great. About a year ago I sent all my...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-07-2004, 09:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,324
Posted By SkipI

Re: Problems installing pull out injectors..... (dzierke)

Here is what I did. I stood an old and new injector side by side and placed the locking ring on the new injector at the same height as the old injector. I just looked at the new injectors and the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-04-2004, 06:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,324
Posted By SkipI

Re: Love My New Fuel Injectors (Jbaker)

Nope. It must be an injector thing.

Skip
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-03-2004, 09:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,324
Posted By SkipI

Re: Love My New Fuel Injectors (AGENT 86)

Well, I did this same change last week and if your car performance changes like mine... you are going to be tickled pink! ;) I read a lot of complaints about the pink injectors... but when the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-03-2004, 08:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 345
Posted By SkipI

Intake Manifold Bolt Hole Leakage- 89 convertible

I recently replaced my head gaskets and after assembling things back together again, I noticed that one of the bolts was seeping oil. It was on the drivers side right under the runner. Well, I...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-28-2004, 04:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 292
Posted By SkipI

What Kind of Injectors do I have??

A few months ago I tried to get my injectors cleaned and serviced and the shop said the injectors in an 89 corvette are junk and not good enough for paperweights. Well, I purchased new injectors...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
02-01-2004, 09:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,481
Posted By SkipI

Re: 92 with blown head gasket, what's worth? (howdo)

My 89 just got back on the road from a blown head gasket. I did the job myself and had a good time at it. That is when you appreciate a vehicle that has not seen a lot of bad weather. All the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-31-2004, 01:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,397
Posted By SkipI

Re: Bose Amp repair??? (FLYNGUN)

Through the Bose website, you can get the number for their automotive division and they will rebuild your Bose speaker for $75.00 each and give you a warranty for as long as you own the car. This is...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-31-2004, 01:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 765
Posted By SkipI

Re: Plug In for Knock Sensor Broke! HELP (ROCKY85)

I just had to replace mine.......
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Forum: C4 General Discussion
01-11-2004, 01:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 423
Posted By SkipI

Re: Low Coolant Warning Light (lrc89)

I learned this on my 89 the hard way also... the hose out from the thermostat housing to the radiator is higher than the radiator fill cap and traps air. I had the same problem you describe and...
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