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Forum: C5 Tech
06-08-2021, 06:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 558
Posted By tentuna

In my experience the evaporator my not be the...

In my experience the evaporator my not be the culprit, I agree put a can of freon in and leak check the condenser and hoses. AC condensers in a 2004 car is more likely since they are exposed to the...
06-02-2021, 04:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,494
Posted By tentuna

(SOLD) 2004 Commemorative Convertible Edition FS

It's time for me to move on so I'm offering my 04 Convertible for sale for $21,000, sold
47,000 miles
Commemorative Edition
Updates include
Keyless Ignition, Advances Keys
DD Pioneer head Unit...
Forum: C5 Tech
05-08-2021, 09:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,086
Posted By tentuna

You have two paths as noted, one test with a...

You have two paths as noted, one test with a mechanical gauge and isolate it a sender problem or just change the sender and see if the questionable intermittent oil pressure problem goes away. I...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-02-2021, 10:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,351
Posted By tentuna

Well its up to you when you replace the oil...

Well its up to you when you replace the oil pressure sensor, its not a bad job to do, intake "O Rings" are a must so you don't introduce a manifold leak, and knock sensors while you are in there. I...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-27-2021, 07:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 708
Posted By tentuna

First thing to do is check the charge, if its low...

First thing to do is check the charge, if its low there could be a leak, if the gauges after charging show the same pressure on both the high and low sides the compressor is gone.
:smash:
Forum: C5 General
03-21-2021, 05:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,654
Posted By tentuna

First one 5 years, second one failed after 2...

First one 5 years, second one failed after 2 years, replaced under warranty 3 years and going strong
:)
Forum: C5 Tech
01-05-2021, 07:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 684
Posted By tentuna

There are no smarts in the ignition switch, so a...

There are no smarts in the ignition switch, so a swap will not require any relearn in the BCM the resistor in the key is read by contacts in the bezel portion, I will look through the post for...
Forum: C5 Tech
12-30-2020, 12:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,180
Posted By tentuna

First things first, what is rating on the battery...

First things first, what is rating on the battery tender, if the draw exceeds 10A most handheld meters can not handle that much draw and will blow the internal fuse, so you will need an Amp Clamp....
Forum: C5 General
12-30-2020, 12:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,110
Posted By tentuna

Yep, no problem first one lasted 6 years, second...

Yep, no problem first one lasted 6 years, second is in the car and it 4 years old with no problems
Forum: C5 General
12-28-2020, 06:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,470
Posted By tentuna

Replaced my OE radiator with a DeWitts some time...

Replaced my OE radiator with a DeWitts some time ago, went through the same angst, but waited for a sale and free shipping from Jegs and could not be happier. Also upgraded to Silicone hose while I...
Forum: C5 Tech
11-23-2020, 09:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 801
Posted By tentuna

You say you bypassed the TDR relay, but if the...

You say you bypassed the TDR relay, but if the coil on the TDR is not being energized by the BCM there is not ignition pulse. When you put the key in does the security light on the dash go out, if...
Forum: C5 General
11-13-2020, 06:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,856
Posted By tentuna

I've owned 4 Vettes, 2, C2'2, and C3 and C5 the...

I've owned 4 Vettes, 2, C2'2, and C3 and C5 the C2's are beautiful but for driveability the C5 can not be beat. BTW the last C2 I had was a loaded 66 Coupe with AC, 327/350, M20 and it was beautiful,...
Forum: C5 Tech
11-13-2020, 09:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,990
Posted By tentuna

Too bad, there is something going on at UPS and...

Too bad, there is something going on at UPS and damage, I've had UPS return three different deliveries to the sender all damaged in transit never made it to my door, rejected at the last terminal...
Forum: C5 Tech
10-16-2020, 09:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 657
Posted By tentuna

I did mine this past summer, with the receiver...

I did mine this past summer, with the receiver dryer, strainer and condenser luckily the compressor did not destroy itself so did not have to flush the balance of the system (evaporator). Wasn't bad...
10-09-2020, 07:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 461
Posted By tentuna

Rebuilt Alternator

I have a spare alternator came out of my 04, new voltage regulator, and diode pack, $100 plus shipping send me a PM with questions.
Forum: C5 Tech
10-07-2020, 04:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 896
Posted By tentuna

Do you see any messages in the DIC?

Do you see any messages in the DIC?
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
10-07-2020, 01:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 613
Posted By tentuna

327 Oil Pan

I have a Corvette small block oil pan left over from a restoration I'm offering for free, just pay for shipping and handling. I have no idea what it will cost but whatever it is no additional costs...
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
10-07-2020, 01:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 218
Posted By tentuna

67 Assy Manual & Chiltons Repair Manual

I am cleaning my garage out and I have both the Chiltons repair manual and a 67 Corvette Assy Manual for free, just pay postage, $15.05, just PM me.
Forum: C5 General
09-30-2020, 08:58 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,851
Posted By tentuna

Give it a little time and the market will come...

Give it a little time and the market will come back to normalcy as the initial pent up demand for the C8 is filled. In my opinion the car is a winner with its features, styling at factory pricing,...
Forum: C5 General
09-28-2020, 07:08 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,976
Posted By tentuna

Just be thankful, the driver who started this...

Just be thankful, the driver who started this mess didn't take you out along with the car, I know it's your baby but if they total it there isn't much you can do except get the full retail value of...
Forum: C5 Tech
09-26-2020, 11:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 537
Posted By tentuna

Did you burp the system, if you changed the...

Did you burp the system, if you changed the thermostats, the system would have been emptied. the procedure is pretty easy, start the car, let the stat open shut it down slowly release pressure by...
Forum: C5 General
09-26-2020, 09:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,270
Posted By tentuna

Agreed, this is my 4th over a 50 year span of...

Agreed, this is my 4th over a 50 year span of owning Vettes, hope to have a 5th soon, I just love them the only one I felt was poor was my 76 and its anemic engine and outdated swing arm suspension...
Forum: C5 General
09-26-2020, 09:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 925
Posted By tentuna

Battery tender, but I try to drive it before they...

Battery tender, but I try to drive it before they start putting salt on the ground, once salt goes down I wait till spring rains to clean up the roads.
Forum: C5 Tech
09-24-2020, 04:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,898
Posted By tentuna

AC Delco would be my choice, but that said they...

AC Delco would be my choice, but that said they are all made in offshore but I assuming a OEM part would be better quality. Reading your post I'm not sure there is enough info to say definitively...
Forum: C5 General
09-16-2020, 03:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,260
Posted By tentuna

I think a C5 is a little to old to attract car...

I think a C5 is a little to old to attract car thieves, plus they have two systems to defeat, the passive key and column lock.
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