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If you read the link in the last post by evolution, the Mobil engineers say that you should go with the lightest lubricant that is rated for your temps. Its as simple as finding the hotest temp you think you'll see during the oil usage and choosing the corresponding lightest oil. The heavier...

Nut, Got that little piece of info from Joe Lucia on the NCRS.org website when my starter was going out. As it turns out, my starter was bad so trimming the coil didn't help me, but those guys and gals swear by it! It's kind of a touchy subject because not all cars came with heat shields so...

Well, I finally took the rear end to Mike (stingray6974) in Dallas. He tore it apart and we found that both of the side yokes as well as all of the bearings were shot. One of the snap rings was found lodged in the front carrier area! Mike said there was a bunch of metal shavings in the...

You can also fix the starter heat soak problem with the official GM Field repair: Snip 2 coils off of the starter solenoid spring. It's true! The GM fix was a replacemnt spring that was 2 coils shorter than the original. As a field fix, GM techs were told to simply snip 2 of the coils off of...

Hey Bullit, Summit's price for the solenoid was in fact ~$80. I don't know why they are so expensive. The carb was in fact new since I was uninitiated in the automotive world at that time, I just called Summit and said, "I need a new carb for my 77 L-82 vette". They sold me the most...

Bullit, No, I don't have an idle compensation solenoid. I looked them up at Summit and they want close to $100 shipped! I only paid $3XX for my carbureator! To answer your question vmrod, the belts don't shake until 900-1400 rpm. Anything above and below that and the car behaves normally...

Thanks for the input vmrod, I guess I'll have to take it to another place when i get the diff. put back on. I guess $25 isn't that bad to have the thing checked out. If it comes back ok then I'll have to work on making sure everything is perfectly balanced. Best of luck with your car. I'm...

Removing the belt and spinning the pully is an interesting idea! I will tell you this though, the A/C belt has no markings on the side or bottom and does not heat or squeal at all. The car doesn't drive any different except for the noticeable parasitic loss in power. The engine doesn't...

vmrod, I understand your rational and I have the same thoughts, but all I can do is trust that the shop checked the compressor correctly. The shop seems good and everyone that I talk to has good things to say, but they're not a corvette shop. Unfortunately, there aren't any reputable corvette...

I suppose I should expound. The shop "tested" the complete compressor assembly and said everything is ok. They removed the flex fan and the belt still shook when the A/C was on, but no noise. I installed the stock clutch fan (temporarily) and got belt shaking but no noise. So I think I can...

Hey Chris, How about an update of all the *little* things on the 69. I know you've fixed the horn and the rear spring, how about the rear main leak and the other small things? Is it up to 100%? I'm sure the rest of us would love some driving impressions and performance numbers, if only of...

Only one way to find out :)

Don't forget that it might take a little more than the "standard" amount of posi additive. I've read a number of times where guys added the normal amount of additive only to hear gear chatter. They simply kept adding it a little at a time and the chatter kept getting less and less, until it...

Have you tried the posi additive yet? Could be a *slight* gear shudder. If nothing else seems amiss, posi additive is a cheap possible solution. Russ

Yes it is! :) Sorry again about that Bullitt

Thanks Hijinx! I've already got the rear shocks out so hopefully the front ones will be as easy as yours were. Thanks again for the offer on your KYB's. I'm sure if you post them in the classifieds here on the forum someone will be sure to snag them. Russ

Hijinx, I just talked to Summit and they said they have already processed the order. I'd have to pay return shipping of about $12. It's just not worth the hassle to return them to Summit. Thanks again though for the offer. You might want to PM wicky88s1975, it sounds like he is thinking of...

Heidi, Your 78 still won't be exempt in CA! They make you wait until the old 35 rolls around. That's right, your car has to be 35 years old to be exempt from emissions. Smog-Nazi's.

Hijinx, Doh!!!! I just ordered a pair for the rears about 30 minutes before you posted. I ended up paying $40 for the pair at Summit. I need to check the forum more often. :) Thanks for the offer though, it would have been a great deal! Just out of curiosity, how difficult is it to replace...

No problem Jim! Glad I could help out. Russ