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Really? Nobody here knows what runs the digital dash on a C4?? Vettebob

I have an '87 Z51 standard trans Vette. I am going to install a big block in it, with stand alone aftermarket EFI. I have the fans and overdrive handled without using the computer, and will be bypassing the ABS system. The only thing I want to keep is the digital dash. (Maybe). What do I...

Yeah, bad time for me. Disabled and living on a low fixed income, just had to move to a new city 200 miles away, getting divorced, and I have my 8 year old daughter living with me. Pretty stressful. But I still love my Vette! vettebob

I knew I would get some answers like this. But at $240.00 to service the rear wheel bearings, plus $320.00 to service the front, plus about $120.00 for the four half shaft u-joints, well, 680 bucks for basic service items (PARTS ONLY) seems pretty high even for a Corvette. I've done virtually...

Hey guys, sorry if this has been beat to death before.... I need to replace the rear wheel hub assemblies on my C4. I know I should buy the Timken hubs but at $110.00 each that is outside my budget at the moment. But then I don't want to buy Chinese junk for on the car either. Are there...

My brother has a '94 Z-28 Camaro with a Holley throttle body on it and he his going to sell the car. Can I make that throttle body fit on my 87 TPI Vette? I can do modifications if needed. If it can be made to fit, should I put mine on his car to sell, or save mine along with the other original...

Bummer. Ok, thanks! vettebob

1987 Corvette. I want to remove the doors. Is there a main disconnect connector somewhere for the mass of wires going into the doors? Thanks! vettebob

Ok, I'll have a good look there and see. Thanks! I've been wanting to put a cam in this car, but if I am going that far I should go ahead and rebuild the engine. If I am going to have to pull the intake, well, I'll probably find myself into a full blown overhaul as I won't want to pull the...

Ok, thanks a lot!! vettebob

Ok, thanks guys. I'll keep looking for the leak. I have a sneaky suspcion that I'm not going to find it until I rebuild the engine though, as there is virtually no evidence of an exterior leak that I can find. Thanks again, vettebob

1987 Z-51 standard trans Vette I am presently using the factory dual exhaust with the catalytic converters gutted, and Flowmaster mufflers. I'm also running a 180 thermostat and a coolant sensor that turns the fans on at 180. Soon I would like to rebuild the engine with a moderate Comp Cams...

I don't think the heads have ever been off of this one. I replaced all the water hoses, and I've been all over the front end of the engine removing the smog equipment, replacing the a/c compressor, etc. I replaced the water hoses down for the oil cooler down near the exhaust/oil filter with...

1987 Corvette. Been a mechanic for 40 years, but I am having trouble with this one. My Corvette will hold a 17 lb. radiator pressure test for hours without dropping even 1/2 lb. and not a drop of water leaks out anywhere. However, the car may run fine and hold water for weeks, and make long...

Further explanation... The system was retrofitted with R-134. I dismantled the entire system, including removing the condensor, all lines, and the compressor. I flushed and cleaned everything thoroughly. Then I assembled the system with a new acumulator, new orifice tube, new esther oil, and...

The A/C compressor just went out on my 1987 Corvette. My brother has had numerous problems with replacement compressors going bad in about a year on his Camaro and his Trans Am. I don't want to do this job twice, but my budget is limited. So, what compressor should I buy? Reman or new? What...

Mine is an '87. I don't know how many models are the same. Probably the easiest way to find out would be to see how many years the same part number for a replacement solenoid or latch covers. vettebob

Before I installed mine, I put a dab of silicone at the point of my new wire exit, but more for strain relief than water proofing. That part points downwards, and the solenoid plunger exit is not waterproof anyway. vettebob

Hi, Time to repay a bit for all the help I have received from the forums about my 1987 Corvette!! My electric rear hatch would not open, and I priced a new solenoid at over 140 bucks. Ridiculous. So I decided to take it apart and see if I could fix it. This post assumes that you have good...

Cruise Control Ok guys, thanks for all the super help. I appreciate it! vettebob