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Just trying again here... I've taken a preliminary look at the service manual, and don't see any mention of re-doing the wiper hoses-- mostly wiper motor stuff. Has anyone had to do this before? Is there some reference I can consult? Will I need to glue the hoses into the "Y" splitter? Can I...

Midnight-- Yes, yellow_2002 is right-- that 44psi rating is for the maximum weight load that the tire could handle. It is not the range where you should normally pressurize your tires. The stock Goodyear EMTs are spec'd for 30psi. I have the Firehawk EMTs, but I run them the same...30psi cold...

c4c5-- I've noticed that you've recommended this decarbonizing additive quite frequently. Would this fuel additive be a good thing to consider running through our Vettes from time to time, even if we're not really having a noticeable problem? My Vette has 78,500 miles on it. Would it be smart...

I don't know if anybody still would like to see, but as I discussed doing earlier, I've finally put several pics of my new ride on my web site. I don't have a slick web page set up yet for easy loading, but you can simply go to the directory listing and load them one at a time, if you so choose...

That's more like it! Just wanted to post, for reference, a follow up with more information that I found out about having my shocks replaced. After the horrifying news from Ivan Leonard Chevrolet yesterday that replacement of 4 shocks on my Vette would cost $374, I talked to a couple of other...

Thanks for the info, guys! I went ahead and ordered a set of 4 Bilstein Sports from eShock.com last night. With free ground shipping, the total was $299. I'll soon be in business! :D On the other hand, I went by Ivan Leonard Chevrolet today to inquire about pricing for simply installing the...

Okay, thanks, I'll probably do that then. I was thinking HD for a little "comfier" ride, but if you recommend the Sports, I'll reconsider! Not looking for cheap, necessarily, just don't want to get raped! :D What should I expect to pay if I do all 4 shocks? Or only 2? So, take it to a...

I hate to make another whole thread with some questions I already asked in a previous one, but I am ready to purchase replacements for my worn out shocks. It looks like the Bilsteins are the way to go for good performance but reasonable cost. At 78,500 miles, my rear shocks are really the...

Bandroadman-- I can't comment definitively on one type of tire vs. another, as I've only had my Vette for 3+ weeks, and the Firestone Firehawk RFTs are all I've known. However, although I have no experience to compare it to, I will say that I've been impressed so far at the amount of grip these...

Yeah, no kidding about the close encounters! I even went back and looked at my eBay watch list, and sure enough, there was your Vette (minus the pics now, though). My '98 had ~76,600 miles on it when I got it, and I've put about 1500-1800 on it (can't remember if it's 78.1K or 78.4K right now)...

Slickman-- That's funny as hell... Your new '98 C5 (beautiful, BTW!) came out of Miami, right? I had that Vette on my eBay Motors watch list when I was buying mine! You must have reposted the pix from that auction page, because I sensed a strange familiarity when I looked at them. :D I decided...

Okay, went out and discovered the source of the problem. I followed the hose back from the right wiper, and discovered that it was not connected to anything! Next, I found a Y-splitter nearly at the side of the hood opening, at the base of the windshield. This was still connected to the tubing...

Thanks to everyone for all of the info! I really appreciate it. I think I'll look into those Bilstein shocks, johnl-- thanks for the advice. Just wanted to follow up on a couple of the questions that I posed before. 1. Can anyone tell me the specs I need to know for ordering rear shocks? How...

I'm getting a "Low Wiper Fluid" message constantly in the DIC. However, I filled the reservoir shortly after I got the Vette, just about 2 weeks ago, and have hardly used it much at all since then. Looking inside the reservoir doesn't show much (it's so hard to see down in there!), but the level...

I see you already have some tips and replies, justacar, but I'll throw in my experience as well. I haven't noticed any excessive temps on my 98 Coupe like you're seeing (250 deg.). My normal range for coolant temps seems to be between 194F and 216F, or thereabouts. The oil temp seems to hold...

Well, call me an idiot, but it appears that my Vette does NOT have the Z51 option-- I find no "Z51" in the RPO codes, only "FE1". Perhaps the previous owner was misled or just confused (or misleading _me_, but I doubt that). I'm guessing that my initial leaning toward the shocks being the...

Thanks for the quick reply, Randy! Do you think my situation might be a little different, since I'm running on the Firehawk run-flats? From what I've read, they seem to ride better than the Goodyears-- I don't think their sidewalls are quite as stiff. And do you think, then, that the shocks...

Hello Everyone-- Well, I've been a Corvette owner for about 17 days, 1 hr, 45 minutes now... :D I've wanted one for years and finally had the chance to buy one. I'm beside myself and having such a great time that I'm pinching myself on a daily basis! Hope I don't wake up to find it was all just...