Recent content by Lakeside49

I tried several covers, including two of the above mentioned and are indeed high quality as mentioned - though, when the California Cover folks wanted to charge you a modest additional cost for the privilege of buying one without their over-sized logo splashed on it (distracting) they didn't...

They did not offer the power seat option for the passenger seats if that is part of your question. My mother is also short so, when she rides with me, I fold up a couple of stadium blankets (pillows would seem to compress too much) which is comfortable, discrete and she can then see out fine...

To answer your question directly, manually putting it into third gear at any point does no damage whatsoever. It simply puts the engine-trans back in a 1:1 ratio as is normal. GM engineering knew that people would do that, but they still got their CAFE improvement credit that they badly needed...

Based on the unpainted, natural aluminum strip in the lower moldings that it is a beautiful 1980. If you're not careful, you could have a lot of fun in that beautiful ride. Looks like a lot of good times just waiting to happen. Welcome to the C3 club.

Well, Anchors - I happened to think of you today in regard to my response when you asked the question about the battery/storage location of the C3. I received the attached topic-related email today. It reinforces what I stated in my post. The attachment illustrates how an OEM goes to market to...

The `82 is the perfect C3 for me - the most technology, creature comforts, relative reliability, eventual collectibility, etc. But, it has some known issues to be aware of but none of them are show stoppers by any stretch. For instance, it was the first year for electric fuel pumps in the C3...

Respectfully, I can assure you my response is probably correct. The jack is below the primary storage bin that I thought you were referencing. The primary storage bin would not be reachable behind the driver's seat without exiting (egressing) that car. But, your question is very valid. I am...

It allows the primary operator (driver) arm's-length access to stored items without having to exit the vehicle. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Search this topic on YouTube and you'll find a DIY tach board calibration video. It gets you close by showing connections and zeroing technique which is very straightforward. However, I was in your same. situation after installing it. The tach was nowhere near working properly. So, while...

I heard on the news that the car was recovered, although the engine was gone. Insurance should probably pay for it. Hopefully, a freshly remanned engine giving her a fresh start. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I used the Citrusstrip stopper from Home Depot - protect tire, let sit over-night, and rinse off. Now the wheel will take a good polish. First paint the 8 holes from the back- side. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The issue is usually the transducer. Do a search here on this forum as I posted my own corrective solution which may help you get your cruise to work again. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks a lot for circling back with the causal issue - interesting stuff! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Mine idles low as well since installing the chip. But, not to a point of concern about stalling. Just low @ between 650-700. It otherwise doesn't affect drive ability and I appreciate that it engages into Drive easier than it's occasional and unpredictable high idle mode. But, that said - I...

I used Delco for everything - and, don't forget the ignition module which you'll see on the inside base of the distributor. It comes with the dielectric grease which is essential to apply to the bottom of the module before screwing it down. Replacing these components had a very positive effect...