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Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-21-2009, 09:35 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,092
Posted By skateparkdave

On the l98 its under the intake manifold. Not a...

On the l98 its under the intake manifold. Not a super easy job. I'm at work but I'll try to post a pic when I get home.

Not saying it's that for sure but it sure sounds like it may be if your fuel...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-21-2009, 07:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 508
Posted By skateparkdave

Next time you have a tough one, spray it down...

Next time you have a tough one, spray it down with PB Blaster a day before. Stuff works on most stubborn nuts if you have tine to let it soak in.

When I did my headers the stock manifold bolts...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-21-2009, 07:38 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,092
Posted By skateparkdave

Fuel pressure regulator. If you have to replace,...

Fuel pressure regulator. If you have to replace, Holley makes a nice adjustable one.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-15-2009, 10:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 429
Posted By skateparkdave

My 90 did the same a few years back. After...

My 90 did the same a few years back. After replacing the distributor and sending unit I ended up having to replace the dash cluster to fix.:ack:

Hope you have better luck.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-11-2009, 07:46 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,092
Posted By skateparkdave

Ok, I had a brain fart, I got you mixed up with...

Ok, I had a brain fart, I got you mixed up with another starter problem thread I've been working with. You havent had your starter checked by auto zone, it was the other guy.

First make sure your...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-11-2009, 06:59 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,092
Posted By skateparkdave

The 32 egr code is nothing, My 90 throws that...

The 32 egr code is nothing, My 90 throws that code anytime I cruise for extended periods in 60-75mph range because I have headers.

The 42 est code may in fact be a timing issue to look at after...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-11-2009, 03:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,665
Posted By skateparkdave

I was wondering who'd notice. I admit I had it...

I was wondering who'd notice. I admit I had it pushed inward too much trying to avoid fuel/brakel lines. Those blue stands have a huge head and I was attempting to straddle the lines. I avoided the...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-11-2009, 12:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,665
Posted By skateparkdave

^^^^+1:yesnod: best way, yessir!:iagree: ...

^^^^+1:yesnod: best way, yessir!:iagree:
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Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-10-2009, 08:02 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,092
Posted By skateparkdave

Charge your battery. If bat. gauge is showing 10...

Charge your battery. If bat. gauge is showing 10 amps then sure, a few systems will work but not systems needing 12v. Like ignition ect. Then check your alternators output if charging works....
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-10-2009, 07:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,259
Posted By skateparkdave

And keep in mind that the "H" means it's a...

And keep in mind that the "H" means it's a history code. Not necessarily a current issue. May have been fixed or gone away and never cleared. Or could be happening again.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-10-2009, 06:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,255
Posted By skateparkdave

Your alarm works just like my 90's as I...

Your alarm works just like my 90's as I suspected. You have successfully ruled out VATS altogether now if you deactivated alarm with door key and car still would not start.

I think Auto zone...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-07-2009, 09:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,255
Posted By skateparkdave

Well this kind of threw me off then. I'm...

Well this kind of threw me off then.

I'm leaning towards agreeing with chaos. I think it may just be a bad starter or flywheel teeth missing, or maybe shims slipped.

When the security light is...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-07-2009, 08:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,255
Posted By skateparkdave

Lets back up a second. This all started when yout...

Lets back up a second. This all started when yout Dad hit and damaged a door pin switch. Not sure but I would imagine if that switch is stuck half way in it's seen as open or closed all the time, one...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-04-2009, 09:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,255
Posted By skateparkdave

Oh I know you're not nit picking. We're just...

Oh I know you're not nit picking. We're just trying to muddle through.

All I know is mine seems tied together. Like I said, once alarm was set off by opening door, the car was useless at the...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-04-2009, 08:31 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,258
Posted By skateparkdave

Most older Vette drivers of older Vettes know the...

Most older Vette drivers of older Vettes know the Heritage behind the car.

A lot of younger, richer, preppy types run out and buy a NEWER Vette not knowing anything about it's history. Just...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-04-2009, 08:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 356
Posted By skateparkdave

You may be missing like one tooth on one cog in...

You may be missing like one tooth on one cog in that motor. Tapping it would get it pass that missing tooth.

Also check your clearances on that lights bucket. Could look clear but have a small...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-04-2009, 08:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,255
Posted By skateparkdave

I'm sure you know the 84 better than I Dan but on...

I'm sure you know the 84 better than I Dan but on my 90 the alarm is activated by turning key off and either locking the door inside with switch and closing door or getting out and locking the door...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-04-2009, 07:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,255
Posted By skateparkdave

Until the door is shut. I really think your...

Until the door is shut.

I really think your problem is in that door switch. You say your father "hit" it and it seems stuck half way in. That switch tells the VATS if door is open or closed...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-03-2009, 08:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,255
Posted By skateparkdave

Make sure that door switch is operational then...

Make sure that door switch is operational then try disconnecting your neg. battery post for at least 30 seconds. This will clear any codes and reset. Now if your door pin switch is stuck, you'll...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-03-2009, 08:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,402
Posted By skateparkdave

:iagree: It's easy and far less aggravating.

:iagree: It's easy and far less aggravating.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-03-2009, 08:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 444
Posted By skateparkdave

Not sure on 84 but newer ones have a resistor...

Not sure on 84 but newer ones have a resistor chip in the ignition key that gives the computer a resistance value. If that value changes via a worn, dirty, condensating key or ignition then puter...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-01-2009, 10:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 795
Posted By skateparkdave

:iagree: And I hope you flushed your whole system...

:iagree: And I hope you flushed your whole system and not just the radiator.

I personally used an $8 cooling system flush and did my radiator and whole system myself, replaced the stat and added a...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-01-2009, 10:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,753
Posted By skateparkdave

Ahhh damn, guess I should read all before I...

Ahhh damn, guess I should read all before I post.:ack:
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-01-2009, 10:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,753
Posted By skateparkdave

^^^^^+1:iagree: Each side should have it's own...

^^^^^+1:iagree: Each side should have it's own independent adjuster under the hood at the end of cables at latches.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-28-2009, 09:35 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,496
Posted By skateparkdave

Well call me nostalgic but I still love these...

Well call me nostalgic but I still love these things.

I'd find one like this. Maybe a bit newer but I like it all the same.
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