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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-04-2012, 06:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 984
Posted By Fauvette

Hi, Surprisingly AAA was able to open the...

Hi,

Surprisingly AAA was able to open the passenger door by putting a wedge between the window and pillar and pulling the door latch with one of the those long steel rods.

From there I went in...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-06-2012, 01:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 984
Posted By Fauvette

Locked myself out -- please help!

Hi,

My passenger outside door handle has never been working (passenger door opens fine from the inside -- so it was not on the top of my list to fix it...)

Well, now the drivers side lock...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-28-2012, 08:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 34,204
Posted By Fauvette

Thanks a lot everyone for the great input. ...

Thanks a lot everyone for the great input.

This morning I got up early and decided to deal with this issue.

Took off the negative battery cable and checked the draw with courtesy lights off --...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-28-2012, 04:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,656
Posted By Fauvette

Hi, I have the Coverking Stormproof cover. ...

Hi,

I have the Coverking Stormproof cover. When I first received it I was a little disappointed because although it's a custom fit it appeared to be a little loose. We did have torrential...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-27-2012, 02:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 34,204
Posted By Fauvette

I will check the fuses one by one and see if...

I will check the fuses one by one and see if there is a draw on any of the circuits. The battery could be older (looks new but need to see if there is a date on it).
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-27-2012, 08:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 34,204
Posted By Fauvette

Battery dead after a week of sitting -- is this normal?

Hi,

I had the car sitting for a week (as it was raining here) and this morning the battery was dead. I have a kill switch on the battery but had not disconnected it. If I let it sit for a few...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-22-2012, 04:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 741
Posted By Fauvette

I missed that -- thanks! I didn't know they...

I missed that -- thanks! I didn't know they routinely painted over the trim tags in the factory in '78 -- hadn't seen that before...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-22-2012, 10:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 741
Posted By Fauvette

Hi - this is very helpful -- I was looking for...

Hi - this is very helpful -- I was looking for something like this.

Has your car been re-painted? The trim tag looks like it's been sprayed over.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-22-2012, 10:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,133
Posted By Fauvette

Hi -- thanks for this -- I ended up swapping out...

Hi -- thanks for this -- I ended up swapping out the horn relay. The horns work beautifully -- the only problem is they blow constantly now.

I have the special "Vega" steering wheel in my '76 (I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-16-2012, 05:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,722
Posted By Fauvette

Thanks for this -- I will take this picture to my...

Thanks for this -- I will take this picture to my car and try to locate the drain -- I didn't see a large opening like this -- but maybe I wasn't looking in the right place...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-16-2012, 11:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,722
Posted By Fauvette

Where are the fender drain holes?

Hi,

There is a small water leak when it rains. Basically, water is dripping right down the kick panel. It's not a huge deal (I never had a car that didn't leak) but I heard that the drain down...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-13-2012, 05:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,133
Posted By Fauvette

Thanks -- I will try to go under there and pull...

Thanks -- I will try to go under there and pull it out...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-12-2012, 09:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,133
Posted By Fauvette

Where is the horn Relay?

Hi,

My horn is not working and I would like to do some troubleshooting. Where is the horn relay? I read that it is under the dash on the passenger side -- but can't seem to identify it. Does...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-01-2012, 07:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,646
Posted By Fauvette

Hi, I tested the wire with a multimeter and...

Hi,

I tested the wire with a multimeter and it shows 12V when pushed in. The pump is probably the original and is shot -- thus I ordered a new pump.

It is difficult to remove the washer fluid...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-01-2012, 07:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,138
Posted By Fauvette

Differential Cover Plug Alternative

Hi,

I was planning to replace my differential fluid today -- and getting the plug off was a major headache. Initially I tried a 18MM 12pt socket -- but it started to strip the square plug. Then...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-29-2012, 09:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,646
Posted By Fauvette

Windshield Washer Pump not spinning

Hi,

My windshield washer pump is not working. Does anyone know where the relay is that controls is?

Thanks,

Max
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-25-2012, 06:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 709
Posted By Fauvette

Thanks all. Alan -- I will look into doing...

Thanks all.

Alan -- I will look into doing the seat covers myself -- it does look to be quite a pain though to get them mounted on the foam. Unfortunately it does not look like they sell them...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-25-2012, 04:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 709
Posted By Fauvette

Bought my first Corvette

Hi all,

After a lot of research on here and looking at many different vehicles I finally took the plunge and purchased my first Corvette. I just wanted to thank everyone on here for the wealth of...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-11-2012, 09:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 949
Posted By Fauvette

Thanks Karol. Yes that is the one -- I agree...

Thanks Karol. Yes that is the one -- I agree these are red flags. I will contact the Corvette Club here in RI to see if someone can help me out.

There are not too many of the split bumpers...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-11-2012, 06:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 949
Posted By Fauvette

Thanks Alan. No, unfortunately I don't know...

Thanks Alan. No, unfortunately I don't know anyone with an intimate knowledge of these cars. I did look around the door frames/ windshield for major rust -- but honestly wouldn't know if there was...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-11-2012, 06:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 949
Posted By Fauvette

Thanks -- I added my location (Rhode Island). It...

Thanks -- I added my location (Rhode Island). It would be great to have someone come check it out with me.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-11-2012, 06:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 949
Posted By Fauvette

It would not matter to me if the engine is not...

It would not matter to me if the engine is not original -- the owner does not know he has had the car for a year. Very limited history. Should the price be much lower if the engine is not orginal?...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-11-2012, 06:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 949
Posted By Fauvette

http://i44.tinypic.com/f4prmb.jpg See arrows...

http://i44.tinypic.com/f4prmb.jpg

See arrows where I think the oil leaks are...not really easy to see on this picture sorry...note the heater hose (I think) in the back fixed with duct tape...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-11-2012, 05:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 949
Posted By Fauvette

Looking at a 1973 C3 -- Need Advice

Hi All,

I have been looking at a 1973 C3 that is for sale locally. I have been thinking about buying a C3 for quite a while but came across this one by coincidence. I really like the 1973 since...
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