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Forum: C4 General Discussion
02-21-2015, 04:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 797
Posted By rick lambert

Thanks good buddy!:thumbs:

Thanks good buddy!:thumbs:
Forum: C4 General Discussion
02-21-2015, 03:52 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,435
Posted By rick lambert

I live in Seattle WA. mines an 87 and I don't do...

I live in Seattle WA. mines an 87 and I don't do emissions anymore---not required after 25 yrs. If you're in a state like WA. I'd be tempted to just do away with it--------they do get clogged after...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
02-21-2015, 03:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 797
Posted By rick lambert

Window sticker?

I've owned my 87 for 15 yrs. and I think it's time to get a copy of the original window sticker. I think you get it from the corvette museum----is that right, and what number or email address?
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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-25-2014, 01:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 914
Posted By rick lambert

Actually it's close to normal, but I'd definetly...

Actually it's close to normal, but I'd definetly check between the condenser and the radiator. Our C 4s are like a Hoover vacumn cleaner, they suck up everything from leaves, cig butts, plastic bags....
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-08-2014, 12:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,070
Posted By rick lambert

And where do you buy thoughs hidden antenaes? ...

And where do you buy thoughs hidden antenaes?

Also, if you're going to replace the antenae motor or just the antenae, I replaced the antenae a couple yrs. ago on my 87.......the mistake I made was...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
03-18-2014, 12:25 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 10,787
Posted By rick lambert

so....how do resale prices compare?????? Of...

so....how do resale prices compare?????? Of course I mean stock vs stock. C4 vs Ferrari
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-08-2014, 11:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,070
Posted By rick lambert

The trouble shooting trees in the FSM's are...

The trouble shooting trees in the FSM's are priceless...you'll love them. And a couple new tools for your tool box, invest in a fuel pressure guage (about $35 at Autozone), and a DVOM or digital...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-20-2014, 12:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 703
Posted By rick lambert

I'd like to suggest the 180 thermostat. Mines an...

I'd like to suggest the 180 thermostat. Mines an 87 with 103,000 miles, I've owned it 15 yrs. First inspect the area between the condenser and the radiator....these cars are vacumn machines and that...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-30-2014, 01:57 PM
Replies: 359
Views: 23,885
Posted By rick lambert

Well, I hope you took a good look at the...

Well, I hope you took a good look at the distributor cap. Look on the inside for any signs of arcing and look for cracks too.

As far as the noid light versus a test light, we had a very lengthy...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-28-2014, 09:46 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,054
Posted By rick lambert

Before I did anything else I'd recheck that fuel...

Before I did anything else I'd recheck that fuel pressure and watch how far and how fast it drops. Sorry, but it really sounds like a leaky injector(s).
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-28-2014, 09:12 PM
Replies: 359
Views: 23,885
Posted By rick lambert

first off, that dist. cap looks older than...

first off, that dist. cap looks older than me......thought you said it was new?

Second, I hope you took those two injectors to a good shop....cause I'm leaning toward bad injectors, not...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-10-2013, 09:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 514
Posted By rick lambert

Funny, but now I can see your reply. Thanks. But...

Funny, but now I can see your reply. Thanks. But what do you mean by "Header moulding" ?
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-10-2013, 09:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 514
Posted By rick lambert

ttt I can't seem to see/read only your reply.

ttt

I can't seem to see/read only your reply.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-08-2013, 12:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,121
Posted By rick lambert

Do you have the factory service manuals? And I've...

Do you have the factory service manuals? And I've just got to ask, did you disconnect the battery to eliminate the code 33?

Part of testing...step 2 should be checking the fuel pump circuit by...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-07-2013, 01:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 514
Posted By rick lambert

need a little visor help

This is for my 87 coupe. I'm getting a guy to re cover them, the drivers side came off easy....but the passenger side has the mirror and lights...I really don't want to cut the wiring, has anyone...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-07-2013, 01:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,413
Posted By rick lambert

Last time I replaced some I went to the chevy...

Last time I replaced some I went to the chevy dealer wanting OEM, it cost more....and when I got it the box said "Made in China". next time, and I do need some pretty quick for the targa top it'll be...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-07-2013, 12:55 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,916
Posted By rick lambert

I'm betting against the fuel pump. One thing I'd...

I'm betting against the fuel pump. One thing I'd do is take the new ICM back where I bought it and have them test it...make sure they run it through at least ten cycles though...most guys think 4-5...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-16-2013, 01:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,781
Posted By rick lambert

If I were doing it, I'd go with the mini (sure...

If I were doing it, I'd go with the mini (sure would like to read that Australia report), trick heads if you can afford them. Cam, coated headers..2 1/2 exhaust, 2800 stall. And as long as I was that...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-16-2013, 12:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,668
Posted By rick lambert

It doesn't sound like you have the...

It doesn't sound like you have the FSM's........if you haven't...get them. The trouble shooting trees in the manual are priceless. And it would save you alot of time and MONEY.....you can (and it...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-11-2013, 12:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,187
Posted By rick lambert

I think you need to buy the FSMs, factory service...

I think you need to buy the FSMs, factory service manuals. You can trouble shoot the pressure loss by first checking the fuel pressure vacumn line for raw fuel.....if none pinch it off and see if the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-11-2013, 12:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,187
Posted By rick lambert

If you don't have the Factory Service Manual(s) I...

If you don't have the Factory Service Manual(s) I suggest you buy them. TROUBLE SHOOT before throwing $$ at it. Check your fuel pressure regulator and fuel return line first. You can pinch off either...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-23-2013, 03:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,187
Posted By rick lambert

Sounds like you need to do more trouble shooting....

Sounds like you need to do more trouble shooting. I would first do a fuel pressure test.....then ohm check the injector(s) cold be you have a weak injector coil. You may want to buy or borrow a noid...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-11-2013, 02:21 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 11,365
Posted By rick lambert

There's something to be said and feel when you've...

There's something to be said and feel when you've built your own...when it comes out right you'll never forget the feeling.

Unfortunately there's always something newer and faster off the show...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-01-2013, 03:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 712
Posted By rick lambert

Two other alternatives.....even though you...

Two other alternatives.....even though you haven't said HOW Hot it's getting.

Rather than change thermostats you can order a Lower temp. fan switch from someone like Eckler's...9 yrs. ago it cost...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-26-2013, 02:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 581
Posted By rick lambert

I really don't know anyone who can visually...

I really don't know anyone who can visually inspect injectors for leaks....have you ohm checked them and tried a noid light. 22 is the TPS, 33 & 36 Maf, 42 Elec. spark timing circuit and 45 oxygen...
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