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Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-18-2018, 11:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,305
Posted By heli-vette

One of mine is dead , no A/C fan .. slight...

One of mine is dead , no A/C fan .. slight overheat on long trips when in slow traffic, got a 160 F therm . . I have a new motor just need to
figure out removal , drain coolant , comes out the top...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-26-2018, 12:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,152
Posted By heli-vette

My 05 Z51 57K would get below min. start voltage...

My 05 Z51 57K would get below min. start voltage , I would do the battery cable remove reset on the control unit . This made me cuss in three languages .
The start button just made relays click and...
Forum: Other Cars
10-15-2017, 09:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,129
Posted By heli-vette

That narrow ring around the cylinders is the...

That narrow ring around the cylinders is the solid ring seal in gasket . That has to be smooth . looks good , I can't feel it by looking at a small photo .
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-15-2017, 09:06 PM
Replies: 479
Views: 211,407
Posted By heli-vette

People use to post the recall fix in a video . I...

People use to post the recall fix in a video . I guess the dealer choked the out and deleted it . I've lost ign. , brakes , power steering on 80s american muscle cars . so far so good be quick with...
Forum: C5 General
06-15-2017, 09:31 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,802
Posted By heli-vette

I was that way till I drove bumper to bumper in...

I was that way till I drove bumper to bumper in Los Angeles , 3 mph 10 miles . Clutch cycling every 20 ft in first gear . Next vette is a 10 sp. auto . I will miss the burble of downshifting , this...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-12-2017, 07:12 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 20,355
Posted By heli-vette

Easy wax

I do the Rejex once /twice a year . Now I used Zip wax with the wash . for California the water is so mineralized the added wetting agent in Zip wax help to reduce the water spots to almost a NO WIPE...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-11-2017, 09:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,117
Posted By heli-vette

Gota rig a straight starter button, pass all the...

Gota rig a straight starter button, pass all the start, low battery, lock outs , .
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-11-2017, 09:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,753
Posted By heli-vette

It has to be all wheel drive and mid engine ,...

It has to be all wheel drive and mid engine , this would push the driver forward a bit . Get some robotic factory with human tuning to build them competitively . Or hyundai will build it for $38 K ...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-13-2017, 07:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,249
Posted By heli-vette

Yes, I have one installed . That got the warning...

Yes, I have one installed . That got the warning to go away and keeps the steering in the unlocked setting .

For me it was just too many interlocks with clutch pedal , power on or ACC , voltage...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-12-2017, 10:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,249
Posted By heli-vette

Start issues , no more .

After babying 2005 C6 for years . Just had enough with the occasional non start , pull the battery cable to reset . When the battery was a bit low
12 volts , soft relay buzz / click .

Got some...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-12-2016, 01:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,941
Posted By heli-vette

So cut the wire install a ring lug and use the...

So cut the wire install a ring lug and use the two small threaded posts on the replacement starter .
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-12-2016, 11:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,941
Posted By heli-vette

Starter swap , odd plug

Pulled the starter and had it tested , like most times the solenoid was bad .
The parts guy spent his normal 5 minutes of confusion on the computer
special order . All the images have different...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-22-2016, 01:02 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 662
Posted By heli-vette

DIC warning bulb change ?

I tested a few DIC lights , starting , dimmer , No light . Do you pull the panel apart or just remove each section fro that bulb . Thanks
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-07-2015, 10:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,782
Posted By heli-vette

Some dealers have huge overhead . Sounds about...

Some dealers have huge overhead . Sounds about right .
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-06-2015, 07:36 PM
Replies: 479
Views: 211,407
Posted By heli-vette

The jumper will be the highest quality part of...

The jumper will be the highest quality part of the system .

Here is the problem from an old thread
...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-06-2015, 06:34 PM
Replies: 479
Views: 211,407
Posted By heli-vette

I just got my recall . Just if the wire is...

I just got my recall .
Just if the wire is repeatedly bent it " could break "
Only low beam , no running lights or high beam would be affected .
No charge and about 50 minutes to do.

That is...
Forum: C6 Scan & Tune
12-15-2014, 12:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,692
Posted By heli-vette

Thanks for the reply .....

Thanks for the reply .....
Forum: C6 Scan & Tune
12-14-2014, 11:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,692
Posted By heli-vette

Well , the new plugs are in the wires look OEM . ...

Well , the new plugs are in the wires look OEM . The gaps on the 50K iridiums was the same as the new set , insulators had a light tan
paper bag color on all plugs . Hard to pull off pull...
Forum: C6 Scan & Tune
11-29-2014, 12:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,692
Posted By heli-vette

Thanks . I have 52,000 on it , I,ll swap out...

Thanks . I have 52,000 on it , I,ll swap out wires and plugs see how that works .
Forum: C6 Scan & Tune
11-29-2014, 07:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,692
Posted By heli-vette

Pretty much stock , with magna flow exhaust ....

Pretty much stock , with magna flow exhaust . Stock headers / Cat . Standard thermostat / operating temp . I use a can of injector cleaner every 2000 - 4000 miles . I use the diablo sport intune 1000...
Forum: C6 Scan & Tune
11-08-2014, 07:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,692
Posted By heli-vette

Cold start surge , sort of a mis 2005 .

First start I get a minor engine shake . I feel the M6 stick bump sideways every 2 - 3 seconds . Outside cold it surges at 800 - 1000 RPM sneaking out at 5 am to work . My buddy has a LS2 in his sand...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-27-2014, 11:54 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 13,178
Posted By heli-vette

Mine has a buzz at certain RPMs . It has a minor...

Mine has a buzz at certain RPMs . It has a minor wobble , guess I need to get the tool rounded up . Watch a youtube on the job .

50 K on the car , hood struts losing the charge , plugs mis when...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-05-2014, 12:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,750
Posted By heli-vette

Some original trans fluid had modifiers to...

Some original trans fluid had modifiers to thicken the oil to lube / slow syncro wear . Now not used with some fluids , basically thinner . Shifting is better ,,, the same hot or cold .
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-05-2014, 07:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,750
Posted By heli-vette

Sounds like you haven't had a stiff shifter in a...

Sounds like you haven't had a stiff shifter in a long time .
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-04-2014, 07:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,750
Posted By heli-vette

Fluid change , night and day difference on most...

Fluid change , night and day difference on most cars .
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