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  1. berry1133@bellsouth.net

    40th Anniversary No Crank, No Start

    On occasion after driving my ruby around town for a while on a hot Atlanta day, it will not restart. I have to let it sit for an hour or so and its starts back with no problem. I replace the starter as well as bought a new key with the chip. Neither of these has corrected the no start situation...
  2. berry1133@bellsouth.net

    Coolant

    Hello. I am having a problem with coolant leaking on my 93 Ruby. It's leaking at the recovery tank. First I noticed that the tank was overfilling. I pressured tested the system and the cap. The system was good but the cap wouldn't hold pressure. I replaced the cap. Still having leak, but tank is...
  3. berry1133@bellsouth.net

    Question: Start up Bulb Test

    Hello fellow C3 owners. I have a 1981 and I have a question about which bulbs should be lit during start up? Right now I'm not seeing any. Where should I start troubleshooting? Thanks.
  4. berry1133@bellsouth.net

    Question: Volt Meter

    Hello guys. I too my L81 out for a nice drive today. According to my GPS, I got her up to 105 with no problem. I noticed that ad my rpm's increased, so did my voltmeter. In fact, I did not quite make it to 18 volts however, it was just inside the red. Any idea of why this is happening? During...
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    Question: Choke Heater Relay

    Hello all. On my '81, I have a Holley 600 CFM with electric choke heater. Choke is working as designed. After the choke plate has opened up, and I give it a little gas, the engine knocks down as it is suppose to. However, the choke heater relay starts to buzz. While I'm giving it has the buzzing...
  6. berry1133@bellsouth.net

    Question: Choke Heater Issue

    Hello guys. I noticed today that my electric choke on my Holley 600cfm is not opening. I also hear like a buzzing/whining noise coming from the relay under the center console. Could it be that the relay is going bad? Any troubleshooting suggestions? Thanks for your help.
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    Question: Power Steering Line

    Hello all. I have a '93 Ruby Conv't. On the PS pump inlet pipe, there is a rubber hose secured by 2 radiator hose clamps, that connects the pipe to the pump inlet tube. I want to replace the rubber hose because it's a little wet around it and I notice a little fluid under the car. What's the...
  8. berry1133@bellsouth.net

    40th Anniversary Rear Window

    Hello my Ruby brothers:sisters. The previous owner of my Ruby replaced the convertible top. The rear window is plastic (not glass). Did these precious vehicles come with a glass rear window or plastic (or whatever material it is)? Thanks.
  9. berry1133@bellsouth.net

    Question: Oil leak

    Hello all. I have an oil leak on my 1993 LT1. I recently had my intake manifold gasket and oil sending unit replaced, and that all looks good and dry. I'm suspecting it's my oil pan gasket that's leaking from the back of the oil pan. I used brake cleaner to clean all the build up off and notice...
  10. berry1133@bellsouth.net

    Question: iPhone/iPod Connection

    I have a '93 Ruby and there is an accessory plug in the center console. Has anyone used this to connect to an iPhone/ iPod? If so, what product did you use to make the conversion. I want to keep my factory radio and have the ability to use my iPhone for music. I did this on my C6 Z06. Thanks.
  11. berry1133@bellsouth.net

    Question: Passenger Door Panel

    Has anyone come up with a repair for the passenger side door pull coming out of the door panel?
  12. berry1133@bellsouth.net

    40th Anniversary Production Numbers

    Does anyone know the production numbers for the ruby's? I know that there were 6,000+ total produced and approximately 225 ZR1's. Does anyone know how many coupes and convertibles? I have a ruby convertible that I just adore. Thanks.
  13. berry1133@bellsouth.net

    Question: Caliper Bracket Bolts

    Hello all. Recently purchased a 93 and I'm attempting to put new pads and rotors on the front. I can not seem to break the bolts on the caliper brackets. Any suggestions? Thanks.
  14. berry1133@bellsouth.net

    40th Anniversary Cleaning The Convertible Top

    Hey Ruby family. This is my first convertible. Any suggestions on cleaning and maintaining my new ruby top. Thanks.
  15. berry1133@bellsouth.net

    40th Anniversary Thinking About Buying

    Hello all. I currently have an '07 Z06 and an '81 Vette. I'm looking at a Ruby Red convertible to add to the barn. The vehicle has 96,000 miles and is still with the original owner. Only issue is with the AC. He has made me aware that the unit may need a seal because it has to be charged from...
  16. berry1133@bellsouth.net

    Question: AC Rebuild

    Hello guys. I got an estimate to have my ac system rebuilt. This will include a new condenser, lines, compressor, accumulator, and R12. I already have the compressor & accumulator so the price of this isn't included in the estimate. So for parts and labor, I was quoted $1230 + tax. What are your...
  17. berry1133@bellsouth.net

    Question: Vacuum Hose Repair

    Hello guys. I found a broken vacuum hose behind my distributor. It's the vacuum source hose that goes to the ac/heater control panel. I can't see how I can take the hose away from the grommet in the firewall therefore, I trying to figure out how to splice the broken hose. Any suggestions,
  18. berry1133@bellsouth.net

    Question: Ventilation Fan

    I have a question in regards to the blower. Should there be a cover protecting the fan blades? When I remove the screen near the wipers, the fan blades are exposed. The reason that I'm asking is because the air coming out of my vents is weak and I'm thinking I may be loosing it at the fan. If I...
  19. berry1133@bellsouth.net

    Question: Oil Leak; What would you do?

    Hello L81 family. I have a little oil seepage on the front and rear of my right side cylinder head. It appears to be coming from in between the head and the block. I am not getting any oil into the cylinder as the plugs are dry and, all cylinders are holding compression about the same Also, I...
  20. berry1133@bellsouth.net

    Question: True Dual Exhaust

    Hello. My exhaust has been modified so that I have 2 pipes all the way back (2 catalytic converters). The problem is that instead of have 1 catalytic converter under the crossmember, I have 2. It's not a perfect fit so one is a little lower than the other. I want to find a dual exhaust...
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