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Forum: C5 Tech
01-14-2020, 06:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,595
Posted By C422

So, I hadn't replaced the high-pressure line,...

So, I hadn't replaced the high-pressure line, which numerous posts suggest. I had only replaced the seals. Replaced the line. Still have a leak.

I noticed that the clamps holding the pump inlet...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-01-2020, 04:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,595
Posted By C422

Took her out for half an hour and let her sit...

Took her out for half an hour and let her sit afterward. The power steering feels great! No groan!

...but there's a leak. There's a small puddle under the car. Hoped when I parked it for work...
Forum: C5 Tech
12-31-2019, 06:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,595
Posted By C422

That's the procedure I used for a flush, before...

That's the procedure I used for a flush, before following the wheel back-and-forth instructions.

Maybe my problem is the cheaper power steering fluid. You've suggested Redline and the other...
Forum: C5 Tech
12-30-2019, 10:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,595
Posted By C422

Power Steering Leak

Hey everyone,

I realize this has been discussed to death, but I'm having some trouble and hoping someone can give me a tip that I've either missed or something.

I have a '97 that had the...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-19-2019, 11:26 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 16,263
Posted By C422

You know those can be had in body color, yeah?

You know those can be had in body color, yeah?
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-19-2019, 11:24 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 16,263
Posted By C422

They literally patented a manual transmission...

They literally patented a manual transmission layout for the car. Thinking it's not coming is at best naive.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-19-2019, 11:21 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,741
Posted By C422

Ah yes, because the part where it's got lower...

Ah yes, because the part where it's got lower drag will definitely hurt it at higher speed. Good point.

The Z06 has never been a good drag car *because of all the downforce.*

The base car, when...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-19-2019, 11:19 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 49,668
Posted By C422

I guess that's why all the European forums are...

I guess that's why all the European forums are losing their mind over it?

Goodness gracious, the bound-and-determinedness of disliking things around here is absurd.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
06-27-2019, 04:27 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 30,812
Posted By C422

You mean like the Kia Stinger?

You mean like the Kia Stinger?
Forum: C8 General Discussion
06-27-2019, 08:33 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 11,720
Posted By C422

The C5 was gliding past 200k miles without issue....

The C5 was gliding past 200k miles without issue.
The C5 and C7 have each gotten MORE reliable.

You can look at the number of problems the cars are having and they're CONSISTENTLY decreasing year...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
06-26-2019, 11:04 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 11,720
Posted By C422

See, I'd be with you if it wasn't for the party...

See, I'd be with you if it wasn't for the party where electricals fail hilariously less often.

And electrical problems aren't any harder to find.

Lord, the chicken-littling in here. Modern...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
06-20-2019, 03:08 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 30,812
Posted By C422

If you actually think that, you should read...

If you actually think that, you should read literally any book. Dr. Seuss is a good starting point.

Previous generations of Koenigsegg were obviously just lowly Volkswagens with a boosted Ford...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
06-19-2019, 11:10 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 30,812
Posted By C422

...some Camaros are supercars. The base one...

...some Camaros are supercars. The base one isn't, but the ones blowing around in the Nurburgring in a little over 7m certainly are.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
06-19-2019, 11:05 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 30,812
Posted By C422

...a mid engine V8 with two seats is literally...

...a mid engine V8 with two seats is literally the description there lol. Muscle cars were also listed.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
06-19-2019, 10:59 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 15,236
Posted By C422

When the heck was the last time you were in...

When the heck was the last time you were in Europe? Did a driving tour of Italy, Switzerland, Germany, and Greece this past year. The automatic was literally either a free or 5 euro option...

We...
Forum: C5 Tech
05-05-2019, 10:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 569
Posted By C422

New slave (obviously with TOB), new McLeod RST...

New slave (obviously with TOB), new McLeod RST twin disk, refurb the TT, new pilot bearing, and a remote bleeder with a speed bleeder valve.

Well. Hopefully something there fixes it. I'll have her...
Forum: C5 Tech
05-05-2019, 06:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 569
Posted By C422

Clutch problems

I have a 97 C5 with a cam, CAI, bore, and tune. I have a pretty cheap aftermarket clutch that the previous owner had for the car. Onto the actual problem!

When my pedal is pushed in, I sometimes...
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-25-2018, 02:19 PM
Replies: 437
Views: 58,661
Posted By C422

Do you have the AC compressor bracket?

Do you have the AC compressor bracket?
Forum: C5 Tech
07-01-2018, 10:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 986
Posted By C422

AC bracket idler pulley mount broke

So, I had the typical C5 Squeal of Doom (TM) from my AC idler pulley. I decided to replace both AC pulleys since one bad one is known to damage the other.

The tensioner pulley came right off like...
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
06-04-2018, 10:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,264
Posted By C422

I was looking to buy from the forum, but they run...

I was looking to buy from the forum, but they run like $200 on eBay. I dunno what you're considering reasonable, thereby. Brand new they run like $350 from AC Delco.


You know how old it is and...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-20-2018, 03:42 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,677
Posted By C422

I rounded the edges enough to keep myself from...

I rounded the edges enough to keep myself from getting cuts, but I did a pretty mediocre job altogether. I figured I'd post pics once the access panel gets here and I can make it look good enough to...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-17-2018, 09:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,677
Posted By C422

I realize this is a resurrection of a dead...

I realize this is a resurrection of a dead thread, but since I found it looking in 2018, I figured someone else might in the future.

I cut a hole in the tunnel using a hole saw to get it started,...
Forum: C5 General
03-27-2018, 02:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 667
Posted By C422

Hard to argue with that!

Hard to argue with that!
Forum: C5 General
03-26-2018, 10:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 667
Posted By C422

Ended up getting a friend in Marietta to help me...

Ended up getting a friend in Marietta to help me out, but if you want a hand setting up the lift in Athens (where I grew up, actually), I'd gladly give a hand.
Forum: C5 General
03-24-2018, 10:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 667
Posted By C422

Lift?

Anyone have a lift within a couple hours of Atlanta?

I rebuilt my engine and transmission, but forgot to throw the exhaust back on and don't have a way to get the car that high. Called local...
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