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Forum: Other Cars
10-13-2015, 03:05 PM
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Posted By LBYRNES

8 Cyl. vs. 6 Cyl. Vibration

My next door neighbor just down graded from a Toyota LS to a Toyota ES. Since the day he got it he has been complaining that the steering wheel vibrates at idle. I told him that he downgraded from...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
09-14-2015, 03:07 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 415
Posted By LBYRNES

Gear chatter when letting off the throttle

2011 - Grand Sport 65,000 miles

When I am going 60 - 70 MPH, on quiet pavement, and I barely let off the throttle I get a chatter or rattling sound. I am not 100% sure but I think it is coming...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-15-2015, 07:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,222
Posted By LBYRNES

HAM Radio Antenna for C6

I know this is a stretch, but I want to put a HAM radio antenna on my C6. Most antennas require you to drill a hole in the body, or attach magnetically, or use a "lip clamp" on the edge of the deck...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
01-08-2013, 06:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 359
Posted By LBYRNES

HP Brakes Squeak

I just put on a new set of Hayes High Performance pads and they squeak every time put on the brakes. Is this normal?
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
12-23-2012, 10:44 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,628
Posted By LBYRNES

Will downshifting with paddles cause wear?

I have a 2011 C6, GS with the 6-speed paddle shift. I have gotten into the habit of using it to downshift just like I would in a standard transmission. However, is this causing undo wear and tear...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
12-23-2012, 09:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,242
Posted By LBYRNES

Awesome phots. Thanks.

Awesome phots. Thanks.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
12-23-2012, 09:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,242
Posted By LBYRNES

Thank you all for the input. This was very...

Thank you all for the input. This was very helpful. One question that I forgot to ask, what kind of break fluid do the GS use? My old '93 didn't use a performace fluid and it would overheat in...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
12-23-2012, 03:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,242
Posted By LBYRNES

Replacing Brakes on 2011 GS

I am going to replace the brake pads on my 2011 GS. Haven't done a brake job since my 1993 'Vette; so any new tricks, or is this just a normal brake pad job? Any special tools required?

And, yes...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-20-2011, 04:49 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,720
Posted By LBYRNES

I've been a 'Vette daily driver for over 40...

I've been a 'Vette daily driver for over 40 years. It never gets old. One comment that I have heard several times while I'm at a gas pump filling up; a guy at another pump looks over and whistfully...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-20-2011, 04:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 750
Posted By LBYRNES

I picked the car up from the dealer yesterday,...

I picked the car up from the dealer yesterday, drove to a couple of meetings and BANG, the Automatic Seat Position failed to put the seat in the proper place again. The Up/Down/Forward/Back buttons...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-18-2011, 11:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 750
Posted By LBYRNES

I forgot to mention that they did find 38 codes...

I forgot to mention that they did find 38 codes posted. I asked them which one was first and they said "The Radio". Sounds like a grounding problem to me also.

They did check the battery. That...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
04-18-2011, 11:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 750
Posted By LBYRNES

Instrumentation gone crazy on 2011 GS

Instrumentation gone crazy on 2011 GS

I had just parked my car for about 20 minutes and then restarted it and the following happened.

1. The seat didn’t go all of the way back to its programed...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-09-2011, 10:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 501
Posted By LBYRNES

Simple Newbie Questions

I just upgraded from a 40th anniversary C4 to a 2011 Grand Sport, so now I'm a "C6" newbie. I have two quick questions.

(1) Should the engine shudder when I'm stopped at a light? My LT1 didn't...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-02-2011, 11:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 581
Posted By LBYRNES

Thank you

Right! I forgot about the vapors. I didn't drive it after I saw the leak. I had the clowns who had just repaired it tow it away last night.

Thank you all for your responses.:thumbs:
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-02-2011, 10:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 581
Posted By LBYRNES

Fire Hazard?

I picked up my car from the shop yesterday and after a while I noticed the smell of raw fuel. Opened the hood and pulled off the passenger side fuel rail cover and found the #6 injector spraying...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-18-2011, 07:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 594
Posted By LBYRNES

The fuel pressure holds at a steady 42 psi.

The fuel pressure holds at a steady 42 psi.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-17-2011, 05:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 594
Posted By LBYRNES

Won't start if engine temp over 150 Degrees

I have a '93 LT-1 that runs just fine. I can start the car and run as long as I like. However, if I turn the engine off. I must wait until the engine (Water) temperature drops below 150 Degrees...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-16-2011, 01:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 458
Posted By LBYRNES

Fuel Line Leak? '93 - LT1

My '93 - LT1 starts and runs fine. However, after it warms up and I turn it off for five minutes it will not restart.

Forget this post. There is nothing wrong with the fuel system.

I will...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-11-2010, 12:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,420
Posted By LBYRNES

Thanks, that makes sense.

Thanks, that makes sense.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-11-2010, 10:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,420
Posted By LBYRNES

Serpentine Belt - Which Way? '93-LT1

Which way do the teeth go?

Do the teeth go into the:

Crank, Alternator, Air Compressor

or

Tensioner, Power Steering, Idler Pully?
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-11-2010, 10:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,879
Posted By LBYRNES

Everyone, THANK YOU! As so many of you...

Everyone, THANK YOU!

As so many of you pointed out, the engine did not need to be lifted. The balancer came off with no trouble. I was so relieved by your answers that I went directly to the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-10-2010, 12:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,879
Posted By LBYRNES

Optispark replacement - '93 LT-1

I had to replace the water pump in my '93 LT-1. Usually, a leaky water pump kills the Optispark so I was going to replace it with a new MSD Opti. However, the FSM says that I need to remove the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-09-2010, 01:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 600
Posted By LBYRNES

Thank you everyone for your input.:thumbs: I...

Thank you everyone for your input.:thumbs:

I took the Vette out for a spin. My valve noise is gone, and the putt-putt sound is gone.

I drove it around the neighborhood, then on a busy street...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-08-2010, 06:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 600
Posted By LBYRNES

These are the stock rockers, thus I think they...

These are the stock rockers, thus I think they are self aligning. They little raised edges on both sides. The top of the valve rides between these two ridges.

I don't want to mis-lead here. ...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-08-2010, 01:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 600
Posted By LBYRNES

[QUOTE=engle1147;1574630751]Larry, It is not...

[QUOTE=engle1147;1574630751]Larry,

It is not normal to be able to remove a rocker off the valve stem without loosening anything. QUOTE]


I was able to move the rocker off of the valve spring,...
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