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    81 stalls code 23 from ECM

    1981 stock corvette, 87K. Last month or so, idles up fine, runs ok on the road until it’s warmed up. Check engine lite comes on and it dies. Cranks back up and does it again within 5-10 minutes. I replaced the fuel filter (pretty nasty) and I still get it. Today I took it out. After...
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    Brake issue-pulling

    81 Vette, everything still original, 68K miles. Got in the car yesterday and driving down the road the car pulls right. When I hit the brakes, pulls to the left. Put the front of the car up on jacks, both wheels spin ok, though the left might grab a little. Hoses look good. Pulled the...
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    81 can't get in gear

    I have a stock 81, auto transmission and something bad happened. I noticed a thumping noise on the driver's rear while in reverse. Ocasionally it would grind. I put the car on jacks, and popped off the wheel. I started the car and put it in reverse. Passenger side looked/sounded good, but...
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    Popping noise

    Popping noise resolved, Bearing Race removal? Took the '81 out today for about an hour, and on the way back, I'm driving down the road and hear and feel this horrible popping noise from the passenger side. It's not a steady noise but random. I can feel it thru the steering wheel. I'm thinking...
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    Remove Shock Retaining nut

    I've started to replace the shocks on my '81. Whats the magic to get the upper retaining nut off. I'm using an open ended wrench to keep it from spinning, but there just isn't enough room in there to turn the nut itself. Thanks Ken
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    Clicking A/C

    81 Vette. When I turn on the A/C, I hear a constant clicking noise and a noticeable drag on the engine. Is my compressor gone? Also, what's the easiest way to get to the drivers side, forward plug? I've got them all replaced but that one. Thanks Ken
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