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GM missed a recall of my 2000 C5. by
Blue C5[_2_]
It has a slot for the key ring instead of a single hole. As I was driving along, I gave the key chain a a light tug and the ignition switched off. Whie the press says you lose steering and brakes, you actually lose power assist and air bags, but I can't verify that. Being an experienced driver,...
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May 25th 14 06:37 AM
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Replace Tice pressure sensors 2002 c5 by
No Name
Looking for a good price to replace tire pressure sensors in palm beach fl ecklers wants 79.00 each
any help or alternative
Thank you in advance
Ev
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Chevrolet Recall by
Blue C5[_2_]
GM has recalled more than a million cars because a heavy key chain or an accidental pull on it can turn off the ignition. My Cruz and Malibu Hybrid are not recalled and even a heavy pull cannot turn off the ignition. On my 2000 Corvette a gentle pull can turn it off. It has a slotted notch in...
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Trickle Charging a C7 battery by
Smarty
Having owned C5 and C6 convertibles which have been stored for the
winter, I have become accustomed to using a trickle charger directly
connected to the battery for many years. The rest of the car has been
disconnected and only the trickle charger has been connected to the battery.
The new C7...
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July 3rd 14 04:26 AM
by Smarty
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C7 by
Blue C5[_2_]
I had the opportunity to get a look at the C7 in town. Our first (small town). It seems as though the roof has been dropped down. My imagination?
Bob Drake
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September 3rd 14 06:57 PM
by Rufus
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Exhausts sounds: Mustang vs Corvette by
Dad[_3_]
On Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 3:40:07 PM UTC-4, unclevito wrote:
> "Dad" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Can't agree more, some (meaning very few) of the Mustangs sound mean as
> > snakes, most - not so much.
> > The C7 NPP can...
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Loose Mirrors by
Smarty
I have owned Corvettes for decades, including the C5,C6, and C7, and
have not seen this issue before in any car:
The outside mirrors on both driver and passenger door will not hold
their position when either a door is slammed shut or when a significant
pothole or bump in the road is...
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does anyone know what happened to visone corvette? by
[email protected]
On Wednesday, February 3, 1999 at 3:00:00 AM UTC-5, wrote:
> there is no answer at the MA showroom
> thanks
I got ripped off there in 1992---and it STILL bothers me today. I was trading in my boat for a vette and the salesman actually called the place where I bought the boat and...
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I A C valve nightmare on 89 vette !!! by
HANK
my c4 vette idles fine when started cold . as it gets warmer it becomes hard
to keep it
running , until it just stalls . it has all the symptoms of a faulty iac
valve. i
must continue
to apply more and more throttle to prevent stalling. also there is backfire
when i
back off throttle . no code is...
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Loose rearview mirror on C6 by
Ron Stewart
I just had the windshield replaced on my 2005 C6 and now the mirror is loose
and and wobbles up and down going over even small bumps. The guy that did
the work did a beautiful job on the windshield but I'm not sure about his
knowledge on this problem. There is lots of discussion on the Corvette...
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Yes a Corvette is a status symbol by
[email protected]
The Corvette is a status symbol to those with high school diplomas, blue collar and lottery winners, who will park it in front of the bowling they bought with their winnings.
On Tuesday, October 26, 1999 at 12:00:00 AM UTC-7, Clay Lovett wrote:
> You gotta face facts here. No matter what is...
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Yes a Corvette is a status symbol by
Blue C5[_2_]
On Tuesday, October 26, 1999 at 3:00:00 AM UTC-4, Clay Lovett wrote:
> You gotta face facts here. No matter what is said, whether you want it to
> be or not, a Corvette is a status symbol PERIOD
>
> Lets examine the facts
>
> People will look at your car if it's clean with wishful eyes. This...
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31,320 miles long term C7. Car and Driver by
unclevito
August 2015, pp 79.
2014 Stingray Z51
New Engine at 6000 mi
New starter
New rear axle seals
New climate control module
New seat mounted side airbag
New seat after airbag replacement botched
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August 23rd 15 06:55 AM
by Smarty
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Ford new Voodoo 5.2 by
unclevito
180 deg crankshaft. 526 hp at 7500 rpm. 429 lb/ft at 4750.
The Corvette continues to get GM's lame 6.2 l. Boring, but the brain deal
old folks that buy Corvettes do not know the difference.
Small, hi reving, V-8s are the way to go for the Corvette. Need overhead
valves with 4 per...
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PING: DAD! question about c4 ecm problem by
unclevito
On 9/16/2015 5:11 AM, wrote:
> I have a 1990 C4. base engine, 6 speed. All of a suddent it would
> start locking out my ignition as if it where reading my key chip as
> invalid. 5 minutes later it would reset and I could get it started
> agin. Suspected key switch but it always...
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Don't buy from Al Knoch until you read this by
[email protected]
On Thursday, March 26, 1998 at 1:00:00 AM UTC-7, MCS72 ROTH wrote:
> Buyer Beware!!!!
> of dealing with Al Knoch Interiors
> Attention Corvette Restorers: I cant guarantee you that you will have the same
> experiences as I have had unless you own a 53 to 55 Corvette but Ill bet you
> that if you...
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c6 interior question by
ralphee
Hello. I went to look at a friends corvette, he is selling.. i have had a 76, 93, 96, 00, 01.. at various times.
The one i saw today is a dark red 06 convertible. he is not sure of the package. ie. 1lt, 2lt. my question is about the seat.
I had black trim and i think a dark brown kind of...
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1992 Corvette warm/hot start problem by
[email protected]
My '92 won't start for a few minutes if the engine is hot/warm. Starter, solenoid, battery all good. Replaced distributor, plugs, wires, coil, injectors, fuel pump and fuel filter. Bought a fuel pressure regulator and that will be next. When attempting to start, it sometimes will sort of cough like...
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C5 Temp and thermostat question by
[email protected]
At what temp is my C5 (99) starting to overheat, I start panicking at 220 she usually runs at 215? I'm talking coolant temp not oil.I live in Dallas and in stopped traffic a lot! I've almost pulled to the side many time to let her cool but that is not always an option. I turn the heater on to cool...
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