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Forum: C5 General
06-20-2005, 10:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,010
Posted By RCK1999

Yea, I'm on the road the whole week. My hotel...

Yea, I'm on the road the whole week. My hotel sucks tonight. I'm on horrid dial-up because the damn high-speed is dead in my room. I had to have dinner with the hotel service guy here working on it....
Forum: C5 General
06-20-2005, 10:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 694
Posted By RCK1999

Well OK then. Why post at all if you want it to...

Well OK then. Why post at all if you want it to go away. :toetap:
Forum: C5 Tech
06-20-2005, 09:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 283
Posted By RCK1999

Here is a link to help you pull the codes:...

Here is a link to help you pull the codes: https://www.corvetteforum.com/techtips/viewsubtopic.php?SubTopicID=26&TopicID=1 :cheers:


This, and many more helpful articles, may be found in the...
Forum: C5 Tech
06-20-2005, 07:23 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,571
Posted By RCK1999

Not an easy fix but is very common. The sending...

Not an easy fix but is very common. The sending unit gets gunked up with sulfer build-up from some brands of gas. Try throwing a bottle of Techron fuel additive into a tank of Chevron premium. Might...
Forum: C5 General
06-19-2005, 09:01 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,944
Posted By RCK1999

Congratulations - I just came from OT, so I must...

Congratulations - I just came from OT, so I must ask the OT question - "would you :smash: it"????? :D


Go ahead and taser me now!
Forum: C5 Tech
06-19-2005, 08:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 383
Posted By RCK1999

Lug nuts are 100 FT. lbs. I've got a '99 and the...

Lug nuts are 100 FT. lbs. I've got a '99 and the sensor nut spec is 106 INCH lbs., which is about 9 FOOT lbs. Wouldn't think the newer model would be much different. :cheers:
Forum: C5 Tech
06-19-2005, 08:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 322
Posted By RCK1999

:iagree: Can't tell what model year you have as...

:iagree: Can't tell what model year you have as you didn't indicate that in your profile, but the early-year C5s are reaching the end of their sensor life expectency. Your description fits the dying...
Forum: C5 Tech
06-19-2005, 08:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 381
Posted By RCK1999

:iagree: so I'll only charge you the standard...

:iagree: so I'll only charge you the standard $115 per hour dealer rate ..... here is the link: https://www.corvetteforum.com/techtips/viewsubtopic.php?SubTopicID=77&TopicID=1 :D
Forum: C5 General
06-19-2005, 09:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 268
Posted By RCK1999

Please see comments on my other response on...

Please see comments on my other response on duplicate post. The reason you see vibration go away is that less of the tire is on the road as you increase pressure. Adding air isn't solving your...
Forum: C5 General
06-19-2005, 09:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 397
Posted By RCK1999

How about this forum. I just checked with a...

How about this forum. I just checked with a "stealer". Door speaker repair is a $300 part and 4 hours booked labor @$115 per hour. That adds up to $760 repair! Forum saved you $$$$$. Congratulations!...
Forum: C5 Tech
06-19-2005, 08:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 504
Posted By RCK1999

:iagree: You need some HARD breaking to clean...

:iagree: You need some HARD breaking to clean things up. An alternative to the road course idea is (on an open clear road) run it up to 60 and STOMP the breaks to "just before lock-up & ABS". It will...
Forum: C5 Tech
06-19-2005, 08:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 658
Posted By RCK1999

You should have the vibration checked and/or...

You should have the vibration checked and/or tired re-balanced. Your excess inflation is masking another problem. Correct tire pressure is determined by THE CAR, not the tires. Check your door...
Forum: C5 Tech
06-18-2005, 04:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 871
Posted By RCK1999

Sensor plugs into existing wiring and uses the...

Sensor plugs into existing wiring and uses the stock dash gauge. :cheers:
Forum: C5 General
06-18-2005, 09:23 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,626
Posted By RCK1999

NON RUN-FLAT repair kit - jack, plug kit,...

NON RUN-FLAT repair kit - jack, plug kit, compressor, etc.

RUN-FLAT repair kit - hotel reservation - no one out in the "boonies" will fix, repair, replace a run-flat. Be prepared for a long stay!...
Forum: C5 General
06-18-2005, 08:26 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,983
Posted By RCK1999

Wow, a new thread. Never heard of this question...

Wow, a new thread. Never heard of this question before. :D

PF 46 here (OEM designation).
Forum: C5 Tech
06-18-2005, 08:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 382
Posted By RCK1999

:nono: :nono: If your after-market wheels...

:nono: :nono:

If your after-market wheels are built to OEM specs, then the sensors should work. If not, its a crap-shoot. Some do, some don't. As others have said, if they don't fit in the...
Forum: C5 General
06-17-2005, 05:53 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,626
Posted By RCK1999

Use "fix-a-flat" in a can and chances are you...

Use "fix-a-flat" in a can and chances are you trash your pressure sensor. Go with the repair kit. :cheers:
Forum: C5 Tech
06-17-2005, 04:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 582
Posted By RCK1999

You were typing as I was typing. As you can now...

You were typing as I was typing. As you can now see, the answer is no. :cheers:
Forum: C5 Tech
06-17-2005, 04:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 582
Posted By RCK1999

You are correct in stating that you can turn off...

You are correct in stating that you can turn off this feature on your model year. Here is the deal: the TPM system is managed by your car's BCM. On model years '97 - '00 there is no option to turn...
Forum: C5 General
06-17-2005, 03:57 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 14,288
Posted By RCK1999

If you really don't understand the LEO...

If you really don't understand the LEO references, its short for Law Enforcement Officer. :willy:
Forum: C5 General
06-17-2005, 03:21 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 14,288
Posted By RCK1999

This thread sure is entertaining. Nothing like...

This thread sure is entertaining. Nothing like watching a good flame battle. I'm not going to step into it (although it would be fun), I'll just add a few comments. I've had tickets in my "smart-ass"...
Forum: C5 General
06-17-2005, 10:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 268
Posted By RCK1999

Your battery may be on its last legs. The...

Your battery may be on its last legs. The receiver for the fob is located behind the driver's seat, so as the fob signal gets weaker, the last place it would still work is next to the driver's door....
Forum: C5 General
06-17-2005, 10:24 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,770
Posted By RCK1999

Not to defend the "stealerships" because much of...

Not to defend the "stealerships" because much of their service is indefensible, but 99% of auto repair shops quote jobs using a "book time" (tha't the only way they can give a quote and not actually...
Forum: C5 Tech
06-17-2005, 07:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 308
Posted By RCK1999

I just got the ROADY 2 as well. Tried it on my...

I just got the ROADY 2 as well. Tried it on my first road trip this week. Works great. I do have other cars that I might want to put it in, so I needed to have it removable. I bought a power...
Forum: C5 General
06-16-2005, 10:53 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,911
Posted By RCK1999

I'm going to be in the same boat soon. What did...

I'm going to be in the same boat soon. What did you do about what was left of the epoxy before putting your VCT down?
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