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10-17-2011, 08:23 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,302
Posted By djgrelli

Roof Recall

I have a 2005 and I also had a recall on the roof. Car is Machine Silver Metallic. Had it done in June of 2010. Everything has been fine until recently. The cracking noise is back but on the...
06-08-2010, 01:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 980
Posted By djgrelli

Took my top (2005) in for the recall and of...

Took my top (2005) in for the recall and of course they had to order the top. Took 3 weeks of waiting for the top to be painted. Went in last Thursday to pick up the top and this top makes more...
01-12-2009, 03:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 339
Posted By djgrelli

I've done a lot of research on this topic and am...

I've done a lot of research on this topic and am convinced it's the SWPS connector at the base of the steering column. Now if i can only get the cover off and locate the connector. If not I will...
01-10-2009, 03:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 339
Posted By djgrelli

Service Active Handling System

I have an 05 with Z51 Package and 6 speed manual trans. I recently had a dead battery and had to charge it overnight to get it to start. The battery was only a little more than a year old. It's a...
10-07-2008, 01:04 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,333
Posted By djgrelli

I have an 05 Coupe and I knew the previous owner....

I have an 05 Coupe and I knew the previous owner. It now has 22K miles and no problems. As for parking in reverse, I did that when I was 17 years old and had a 65 Mustang. Everyone should park...
08-28-2008, 04:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 318
Posted By djgrelli

Thanks so much. :flag:

Thanks so much. :flag:
08-28-2008, 03:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 318
Posted By djgrelli

Nose Bar

Hello Everyone. Haven't been to the site for a while. Sold my 78 last Oct at Ocean City's Corvette meet. Now have an 05 coupe. I'm heading to Canada tomorrow morining (4:00 AM) and have a...
03-20-2008, 06:54 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 31,621
Posted By djgrelli

The dealership changed the fluid in my 05 :)...

The dealership changed the fluid in my 05 :) three different times and the noise seemed to get worse each time. Took it in for the new TSB with the LS Dextron and it stopped almost immediately. ...
Forum: C5 Tech
02-09-2008, 12:27 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,623
Posted By djgrelli

Everybody's sense of smell is different. What...

Everybody's sense of smell is different. What smells offensive to one doesn't smell bad to the next fellow. When I first bought my 05 this past Oct I didn't notice anything during the test drive. ...
02-05-2008, 11:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,855
Posted By djgrelli

I went to the dealership yesterday with the new...

I went to the dealership yesterday with the new TSB in hand and the service writer already knew about it. They changed out the old fluid with the new Dextron LS fluid. This is the third change out....
01-25-2008, 08:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,855
Posted By djgrelli

Thanks everyone. I don't have any problem with...

Thanks everyone. I don't have any problem with the service writer. Every time I go in he is very co operative. It's the serviece manager that won't give in. It's back to the dealership this week...
01-24-2008, 07:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,855
Posted By djgrelli

Rear Differential TSB

Anybody out there have a copy of the TSB on the drain and fill of the rear differential. I'm on my second drain and fill and still have the chattering when cold. I want to have all my ducks in...
01-22-2008, 07:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 589
Posted By djgrelli

24k miles isn't bad. I only have 19k on my 05...

24k miles isn't bad. I only have 19k on my 05 and the tires will need replacing this spring. They seem to be wearing good but they definitely will have to go. Can't decide if I'm going to stay...
01-22-2008, 02:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,189
Posted By djgrelli

Rear End Chatter

I've only had my 05 for a few months and the previous owner had the fluid changed in July 07. It started acting up about two months ago when the weather started getting a little colder. I took it in...
01-09-2008, 11:09 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,562
Posted By djgrelli

Welcome to the Corvette family. I now drive an...

Welcome to the Corvette family. I now drive an 05 Z51 Machine Silver Coupe and live in Pasadena. I still haven't changed my pictures of my 78 that I had for nearly 12 years. You may consider...
Forum: C3 General
11-06-2007, 10:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,460
Posted By djgrelli

78 with Vega Steering Wheel

I recently sold my 78 and the guy just called me and asked me if I ever changed the steering wheel. I always knew I had a Vega Steering Wheel but never gave it much thought. I owned the car for...
11-01-2007, 01:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,002
Posted By djgrelli

Member of the coolant smell club

I finally sold my 78 at Ocean City, Maryland Corvette Weekend. Picked up an 05 Machine Silver Metallic Coupe with 18K miles on it. Noticed the antifreeze smell right away. Checked out everthing...
11-05-2006, 09:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 583
Posted By djgrelli

Engine won't idle

My neighbor has a 89 L98. Automatic, Stock engine. He just came knocking at my door and asked my if I could help him. His car will start buy it dies after he stops horsing the gas pedal. Just...
07-04-2006, 03:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 675
Posted By djgrelli

I bought a set of these heads for my son's 23...

I bought a set of these heads for my son's 23 T-Bucket. It has a 327 vette engine in it. The heads are well worth the money but beware of the large intake runners. The heads would not seal against...
05-02-2006, 02:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 769
Posted By djgrelli

Just put a set of Yokohoma Avid S/T 255 R60 15's...

Just put a set of Yokohoma Avid S/T 255 R60 15's on my 78. Man, what a difference. My BF Goodrich Radial T/A's were 11 years old and wouldn't hook up any more. Got the Yok's from Tirerack. Found...
Forum: C3 General
05-01-2006, 04:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 586
Posted By djgrelli

My wife an myself are in the process of joining a...

My wife an myself are in the process of joining a local Corvette Club and should be voted in this Friday Night. Before you get voted in you have to attend two meetings and two events. Thought it...
05-01-2006, 03:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 302
Posted By djgrelli

I looked right at that sucker last night and...

I looked right at that sucker last night and didn't give it a thought. Not sure if it would make a sound like someone blowing a horn but I'll check it out.
05-01-2006, 09:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 302
Posted By djgrelli

Stange Noise

Went on a fairly long run yesterday and I noticed when I came to a stop I heard a noise when I pressed on the brakes. Sounded like someone blowing a horn. I know it must have something to do with...
04-12-2006, 11:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 904
Posted By djgrelli

I had a Code Alarm instlled many moons ago and it...

I had a Code Alarm instlled many moons ago and it drained battery after battery. Had it removed, bought a Optima Battery and haven't had a problem since. I figure if they want if that bad they can...
04-11-2006, 12:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 630
Posted By djgrelli

;) Exactly!!!!

;)

Exactly!!!!
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