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  1. c4c5specialist

    Help! 2nd gear grind when cold

    HI there, You have not listed the mileage and/or if it is track driven, so theory is kind of a waste of your time. But in truth, I would agree with adjusting the shifter assembly FIRST. What is your mileage? Allthebest, Paul
  2. c4c5specialist

    30,000 Mile Service

    HI there, Lets discuss a few things. #1, there are a few ways to determine the need for a fuel injection service or the need to add a bottle of Chevron Techron. You can read your fuel trim tables, which is actually a quick way to determine the need. GM states +/- 8% is normal control module...
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    2009 automatic only starts in neutral

    HI there, Honestly, it could be a few things. You might have a BCM that went bad when it was jump started or there could be other issues. As far as the park to neutral thing, I can only say that it MAY be the internal switch for the transmission position. BUT, the fact that you had the...
  4. c4c5specialist

    Fueling

    Hi there, You may have a problem with the evaporative vent solenoid. Maybe a spider built a nest in it or its just sticky. See, when you are filling up, the fuel seals the filler neck and all vapor is forced into the canister. The vent solenoid is OPEN when the vehicle is turned OFF so that...
  5. c4c5specialist

    Fuel pump needed to run a LS3 or LS7

    HI there, That fuel pump should be easily adequate for the LS3, there is something else wrong. Allthebest, Paul
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    Fuel pump needed to run a LS3 or LS7

    HI there, The pump MUST feed at least 65 psi and over 2 gallons per minute. Operational pressure for the fuel system when regulated is 55-61 psi. Rememeber that on Corvette, these pumps are internally regulated within the fuel pump module assembly. Allthebest, Paul
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    Help! Replacing C6 driver door glass

    HI there, The glass is retained into the door by 2 clamp type assemblies that are permanently set to the window regulator cable/track assembly. As long as you are NOT replacing the regulator/module assembly, its a straight forward swap. MAKE CERTAIN the window is in the FULL UP position when...
  8. c4c5specialist

    Help! System charge fault

    HI there, Also, make sure your battery terminal bolts are not oxidized and the terminals themselves are clean and torque to 11 ft lbs. ANY oxidation on the terminal ends can create massive electrical system issues over time. Allthebest, Paul
  9. c4c5specialist

    Differential Service on a C6 - Base car

    Hi there, And make sure they use the right fluid, 88862624 is the correct part number for your car. There is no modifier to add, ONLY THE FLUID. Allthebest, Paul
  10. c4c5specialist

    Question: C6 Gas Fumes after fill up

    HI there, Lets be very clear, IN NO UNCERTAIN TERMS SHOULD YOU SMELL GAS UNLESS YOU ARE FUELING THE VEHICLE. This is a safety concern and should not be passed off. Lets take a look at how the system works. #1, it is a system by which if fuels your engine, AND RECOVERS VAPORS FROM EVAPORATION...
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    Help! Active Handling fault

    HI there, While yes, the steering wheel position sensor is most likely the culprit here, the labor time is due to the fact that the steering column has to be removed from the vehicle in order to change this sensor. NOT an easy job and requires that you be very specific on your steps to remove...
  12. c4c5specialist

    Help! Clutch pedal stays on floor

    HI there, This is a 99, but you said a newer clutch. A few questions please #1, what modifications are on the vehicle with the engine or driveline???? #2, what type of clutch was installed??? #3, Did you resurface the flywheel or replace it ??? #4, was the concentric slave cylinder and /...
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    Corvette Action Center to Attend New York Auto Show in April

    Alright, we gotta meet up. Lets make plans, Mr, "GMinvitee" ;LOL Paul
  14. c4c5specialist

    C6 ZO6 Overheating

    HI there, Coolant, as high as 235 without issue. Oil temperature, as high as 275 without issue. Oil pressure, as high as 90 psi at higher rpms. Remember, due to the dry sump system, oil pressures are HIGHER than those without dry sump. However, your fan should be on in some capacity around...
  15. c4c5specialist

    Heat Exchangers and cooling fans

    HI there, Cooler ducts are fully functional on COUPE if you have an automatic transmission cooler. The key is airflow around the glass and along the rear fenders. This enables the ducts to pull air into it and down to the coolers. There is no ability for airflow into the coolers from under...
  16. c4c5specialist

    Heat Exchangers and cooling fans

    HI there, No, both Z51 and non Z51 all have transmission coolers at the rear. There are NO pipes running up front for transmission cooling as in the c6. As for operation, the chassis control module reads data from the transmission control module. Then, it will instruct the cooling fan control...
  17. c4c5specialist

    Question: 2014 Corvette Stingray 1YX07/1YX67&AE4&FE4&Z51

    HI there, For long cruises, in excess of a few hours, I would so NO to the competition seats. They are really racetrack seats and are not as comfy as the base seats for long driving. Allthebest, Paul
  18. c4c5specialist

    Grand Sport Grand Sport Gen 2 tire chatter

    HI there, This TSB may be of interest to all here. This is now a better reasoning, including diagrams to illustrate what Hib and others have explained. This was released recently to address C7 and back builds to GS and ZO6/ZR1 Allthebest, Paul #14-03-10-001: Tire Hop / Tire Chatter During...
  19. c4c5specialist

    Heat Exchangers and cooling fans

    Hi there, #1, there is cooling fan assemblies on the AUTO TRANS COOLER for 2014 only, none for the manual cars or differential cooler. #2, the transmission lines have NO bearing on the heat in the console. That was a direct result of catalytic converters in the tunnel creating the heat...
  20. c4c5specialist

    will changing battery on c6 (2008) vette lock the radio code?

    HI there, On your C6, this is not a factor. What they ARE telling you is that if you attempt to install a different radio or take yours and install in another Corvette, they will not function. This is due to the computer integration messages between body control and the radio. If they are...
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