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  1. johns81

    81 Running/Stopping

    Anyone ever had issue with the 'card check valve' failing? Car would run, then just shut off. It may start, or it may not. If it did start, might run for awhile and then shut off. replaced fuel pump, same thing. Finally, mechanic said that I have failing 'card check valve'. Removed it, car has...
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    Hard Starting after Engine cools

    Hello everyone. Looking for ideas on what may be going on. All if a sudden, my 1981 has a hard time starting up when the engine is cool/cold. Starts right up when the engine is warm. Just starting happening over the past week. Took it to the locale chevy dealer, they kept if for 2 days and said...
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    Question: Minor damage repair

    Hello, My 1981 Corvette has received a small amount damage on the passenger side front. Don't know when or how, guessing someone back into me. I would like to have this repaired without painting the entire car. Every body shop I visited, wants to paint the whole thing. I don't want that...
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    Help! Spots on finish

    Hello, my 1982 has some water spots on it. They don't come off with a typical car wash. I am looking for a non aggressive way to remove them. Any suggestion? Thanks.
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    Question: 1981 Engine miss firing

    Wanting input and suggestions. My 81 has a rebuilt jasper engine that was installed about 1 1/2 years ago. Runs like a charm. However, it sat garaged all winter during this past brutal mid west winter. I was able to start it at least once a week, let run for 15 minutes at a time, ran fine. It...
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    Question: Interior Products

    Hello, haven't been on here for awhile, but I need a little help. I have been concentrating on keeping my 81 mechanically sound. In the mean time, I have neglected the interior. I has a build up of dirt and dust and grime. It will need some elbow grease and some good chemicals. I tried using...
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    Question: Brake Fluid Level on 1981?

    This weekend I was checking all of the fluid levels in the 81 and they were all looking good. However, one thing looks suspicious to me and I would like some information. The master cylinder has 2 reservoirs and one was full and the other was empty. Is this the way they should be, or can I just...
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    Winter Storage

    Winter is fast approaching here in Indiana and I was just wondering what to do with for the vette so that she will stay in good working order. I am planning to start her at least twice a week and drive it when conditions permit. Last winter there were plenty of good days to do some driving, but...
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    T-Top Key

    OH NO!! Wanted to take the T-Tops off this morning, it is going to be a beautiful day. However, the T-Top key broke off in the lock. Didn't take much to break it, must be from age. HELP!!! WHERE CAN I GET A REPLACEMENT KEY. THAT WAS OUR ONLY ONE.:cry
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    Starting problem

    Has anyone experienced this one? The wife and I were buzzing around on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, and we were bragging about how well the 81 was running. Stopped for petro and old girl would not start. Lights light up on dash -- but nothing happened. After that, we could hear a strange...
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    Sun Visor on 81'

    Okay, I have a minor problem that I hope someone will be able to help me with. The Sun Visor over the driver's side keeps falling down and won't stay in the up position. It is very annoying when the wife is in the passenger seat and she will reach over me to push it up. About 30 time per mile...
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    Pix of 81

    We have been having fun with it. The only thing that is bugging me right now is that the car is leaving a few drops of oil and transmission fluid on the garage floor after a drive. I am hoping that this will not become a major problem as with time and use the seals will get better.
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    Pix of 81

    Greetings everyone!! Just attached picture of our 81. Has been up and running after being in the garage setting idle for somewhere in the neighborhood of 8-10 years. The old girl has 85K on her and she seems to running well. This is the original paint job and it looks pretty good.
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    ALUMINUM RIMS

    My 1981 Vette had set for about 10 years before being restored. The aluminum rims have become really bad looking. I have tried some kind of an aluminum cleaner that I purchased at my local auto store. They still look bad!! Tried to hit them with an SOS pad, still look bad. Anybody have any...
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    Timing Belt

    My 1981 has 84,000 miles on it and I am not sure if these cars have timing belts that need to be replaced periodically. I sorta inherited this car when I got married and there is no vehicle manual with it. If anyone knows the answer please submit. Thanks!!
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    Buzzer not stopping

    It was a nice day on Saturday in Indianapolis, sunny and about 60 degrees. Had the old girl out all day. Made several stops, no problems. We get home and one of the buzzerS will not stop sounding. I don't know which one it is, it may be the seat belt buzzer or the key (Keys are in the house)...
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    1981 Dome Light Cover

    Help, I need a Dome Light Cover for my 1981 Vette. Went to change bulb and it crumbled. Does anyone know where to get them?? Thanks!! John
  18. johns81

    Fuel Sensor Needed

    My mechanic has had our 1981 Corvette for about 3 month and has done extensive work on it. It is ready to roll except he says he is having a hard time finding 2 parts. One is a breather cover and the other is a fuel sensor. Does anyone know, are these parts that hard to find?? He has done...
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    Rim center caps

    I am in need of the wheel center caps for my 1981 vette. Don't know what happened to them, but they are gone. If anyone knows of a web-site or an auto dealer that may have them please let me know.
  20. johns81

    Restored 1981

    Hello!! I am new to the Corvette Action Center and I would like some information. My wife and I are restoring a 1981 Corvette which had been setting in the garage for 12 years. The mechanic has just about completed the job, the car is running well and I am ready to rock and roll in it. Well...
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