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Thanks for the reply guys. Took it to my mechanic and found that the pressure switch had failed. R 12 charge was ok. Nice and cold again. Murf

Weather is finally warm here. Had the car out yesterday, 80 degrees + and the air conditioner worked fine. Took it out again today and nothing but warm air. Checked the compressor, clutch engages when switched on and operates freely, fan goes to high speed on max. Don't have guages to check...

I put a Walker y pipe with the balance pipe on mine. Already had the Monza mufflers. Sounds good, not much resonance. Good setup for minimal $. Murf

Had a similar problem with my 88 when I bought it. Ended up having to replace the OD switch, but you might try this first. Remove the button from the shifter and turn the t-rod one or two full turns clockwise. A small amount of wear might prevent the switch from being depressed far enough. Could...

The switch is at the base of the shifter just above the linkage. Not only must you remove the center console, you also have to remove the cover for the dash and the radio to access the screws to remove the console cover. The shift knob has to be removed also. Take the knob off, unscrew the...

I tried the same thing. Had to replace the switch. Adjusting the rod did not work. Try Radio Shack. Part # 275-1549a. Should be around $3 or 4. Be careful when taking it apart. You do not want to lose the spring (like I did ). No replacements are available that I know of. When you replace the...

Take a small screwdriver and gently pry the button at the front and rear. It will come right off with no problem. It just snaps onto two pins. Murf

PAINT SHOP !!!!! The rear bumper cover is urethane and the paint deteriorates, causing it to appear faded. No amount of sanding, polishing, or waxing will restore it. $500 is not a bad price considering the amount of work involved to do the job right. Back up lights, tail lights, etc. must be...

Darrel's website http://www.pipersauto.com/4speeds.html. Murf Just tried this link and it will not work. Type it in and it works ok.

Keyless entry Check your local car stereo shop. I had a compatible keyless entry installed on my 88 for $99 plus $20 for each door relay. Total was $139, with 2 key fobs. System works great, opens rear hatch also. Murf

Mufflers Wade, When I purchased my 88 last year, it had a set of monza mufflers on it. I like the sound and get comments from other vette owners that have driven behind me. They like the sound of them from behind. They are not overly loud, even with the top off. Cheap way to go too...

While we're on this subject, the window glass in the drivers side "jumps" ( only way to describe it ) when it is being closed. This happens when it is about 2 or 3 inches from the top. The glass fits and seals ok ( it's a vette... as well as can be expected ). It doesn't do this on the way down...

MAF relay Wade, I just replaced the MAF relay on my 88. It was occasionally setting a code. When it failed, it set a code on every start-up. Murf

Wade, Tom is correct. Bought a set of 88 manuals for myself off of ebay for $50 + shipping. Worth every penny. Great place to find some of those hard to get parts too. Murf

I had the car out yesterday and it ran fine. Started to leave yesterday evening and it acted like it was starved for fuel or air. Fuel was low and reserve light had just come on. Idled rough and would not run smooth. Put in a bottle of GM fuel system treatment and 1/2 tank of gas. Runs fine now...

Jeff & Rich, I also have an 88 with the 4+3 and I could be wrong about this, but if you're having difficulty with shifting into reverse, 1st, and 2nd it could be the slave and/or master clutch cylinder going bad. I'm sure that I read this in one of the earlier threads on the 4+3. You...

Jeff & Rich,

Indy, I bought my 88 in November and had 2 dash lights burnt out. Prices for replacements ran from $19.00 each at dealer to $8.00 each at an electrical parts warehouse. The bulbs all come with new sockets, which raises the cost. If you're just replacing the bulbs, it's an easy fix. If...

For anyone interested, there is a set of 88 service manuals on EBay for the buy it now price of $40.00 + shipping. Auction ends in 24 hours. Item # is 1807642211.

Talk about hot cars. I've been a full time firefighter for 26 years and have NEVER seen one burn that bad.