Search results

What is the secret to accessing the spring clip on the push rod under the dash. I dropped the hush panel and access to the push rod attachment to the clutch pedal is almost impossible. The clip must be removed before the clutch master cylinder push rod and the master cylinder can be removed. It...

Problem started when I got an OBD code 36 indicating Mass Air Flow sensor, so I cleaned it with CRC remounted it and resulting codes are 12, which is normal. Next car would start but shut down immediately, I could tell it wanted to fire. I suspected the fuel filter ( tackle easy things first ) I...

My 1988 C4 would start then shut down and was indicating a code 36 on the OBD readout, this is a MAF problem. I removed the MAF unit and cleaned it with CRC spray and remounted it. OBD code now reads 12 which is normal. Car would start strong then shut down, I expected a blocked fuel filter so...

My 1988 C4 is equipped with a 4+3 manual tran w/overdrive. I have noticed that the overdrive is slow to engage when the button is pressed on the shifter. Does this sound like a low level of fluid in the tran, it just started to happen so I haven't had a chance to get the car up on a lift as yet?

There is a sea of brake pads available in the market, from ACDelco for $29.99 to HAWK and BAER at over $100.00, plus EBC - red, green, yellow pads. I'm looking to replace the original pads on my 88 C4 used for everyday driving and would like to hear the pros and cons on the sea of pads before I...

I have a 1988 vette and try to do all my own maintenance if possible. I just experienced failure of the passenger side headlight in going up, I learned that the three plastic bushings in the gear housing disintegrate with age. A replacement rebuilt headlight motor unit is around $160.00, however...

I thought I would pass along a solution for absolutely a labor free way to clean the nooks and crannies of alloy wheels. I am sure someone thought of this before but I used the old head of my electric toothbrush, after wrapping the brush body in a plastic bag ( I do want to brush my teeth with...

In a continuing saga of " stumbles or dies at idle", a problem I reported I had solved by replacing both MAF relays, returned yesterday. In summary, after replacing the MAF relays, disconnecting then reconnecting the battery to reset the ECM the car was running perfectly. Yesterday I drove...

A number of parts suppliers are offering discounts on brake pads now. In reveiwing the selections for street driving the prices range from about $30 to $120+. The product descriptions outline the make up and applications but it is real user experiences that would be helpful. All the mfrs say...

In the past storing my C4 I always disconnected the battery during Winter storage. Then when Battery Maintainers came on the market ( not trickle chargers ) I would still disconnect the battery. Can the battery stay connected ( retaining ECM settings ) while using a Maintainer which shuts...

I recently encountered a problem where upon starting my C4 in normal fashion, she would start right up then die. This happened over and over again...start up then die. I ran an onboard diagnostic and got a code 54. I then checked with Tony's Corvette here in MD. he said to see if battery voltage...