Recent content by johns81

Anyone ever had issue with the 'card check valve' failing? Car would run, then just shut off. It may start, or it may not. If it did start, might run for awhile and then shut off. replaced fuel pump, same thing. Finally, mechanic said that I have failing 'card check valve'. Removed it, car has...

Hello again, Well my mechanic made a couple of adjustments to the carb, checked the fuel pump pressure and said all is well. Cruising along at about 45mph one day, engine shut down. Was able to get it started, made it home. Next day, would not start at all. Mechanic replaced the fuel pump and I...

Thank you for responding! I think this car has 2 fuel pumps, electrical in the tank and mechanical in the front. Which one did you replace? Thanks!

Hello everyone. Looking for ideas on what may be going on. All if a sudden, my 1981 has a hard time starting up when the engine is cool/cold. Starts right up when the engine is warm. Just starting happening over the past week. Took it to the locale chevy dealer, they kept if for 2 days and said...

Tom, Thank you for the information. I will look deeper into finding a body shop that does not want to paint the entire car. And I would not be comfortable doing it myself. Thanks again!

Hello, My 1981 Corvette has received a small amount damage on the passenger side front. Don't know when or how, guessing someone back into me. I would like to have this repaired without painting the entire car. Every body shop I visited, wants to paint the whole thing. I don't want that...

Hello, my 1982 has some water spots on it. They don't come off with a typical car wash. I am looking for a non aggressive way to remove them. Any suggestion? Thanks.

Wanting input and suggestions. My 81 has a rebuilt jasper engine that was installed about 1 1/2 years ago. Runs like a charm. However, it sat garaged all winter during this past brutal mid west winter. I was able to start it at least once a week, let run for 15 minutes at a time, ran fine. It...

Hello, haven't been on here for awhile, but I need a little help. I have been concentrating on keeping my 81 mechanically sound. In the mean time, I have neglected the interior. I has a build up of dirt and dust and grime. It will need some elbow grease and some good chemicals. I tried using...

Well I did have a brake leak on the passenger rear caliper. The really good news is that the calipers have a lifetime warranty on them. Did not know that. I put 4 new ones on in 2006 and they promptly sent replacements for the rear. Thanks!!

It is a little strange because I did look at the inside of the tires wells and there is no wetness. There is nothing on the garage floor either. Anyway, I will have it fixed.

Thanks guys!! I will take care of this today. THE CORVETTE ACTION CENTER ROCKS!!

This weekend I was checking all of the fluid levels in the 81 and they were all looking good. However, one thing looks suspicious to me and I would like some information. The master cylinder has 2 reservoirs and one was full and the other was empty. Is this the way they should be, or can I just...

156 Also tucked in for the season.

Winter is fast approaching here in Indiana and I was just wondering what to do with for the vette so that she will stay in good working order. I am planning to start her at least twice a week and drive it when conditions permit. Last winter there were plenty of good days to do some driving, but...