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I got this car ('86 2.8L) in '98 for free. One female owner (couldn't pass it up). It had 9 quarts of muck in the engine. The intake manifold failed and her mechanic told her it was the oil pump...go figure... So i got a 50k mile engine and used just the new bottom end. I had my heads rebuilt...

If your near Long Island, Corvette Repair is having a Tech Workshop at 7:00pm this Wed. 10/29 directions on website... Corvette Repair

What is the difference between Reactek & Road Response shocks? _______

My Alternator & Smog Pump Finish on my '78 is old. Eastwood sells spray & brush on. What would be a good fix, to sand it down then spray it with Aluma Blast? Are these parts smooth or rough cast alum.? Eastwood offers different sprays...

Just went to a Vette show on Long Island and Detriot brought out some of there toys...this is the First Pace Car # 90001 He wouldn't open the hood or doors till after the show...

I don't want to break it, but how does the Glove Box Lock come out on a '78? I'm looking for a release pin, but can't find one.

I'm planning on getting the Eastwood powercoating system. Can someone give me(us) tips (pros & cons) on powercoating from the house (I have an oven). The finish looks great when done right. My first projects are the fan & black L82 valve covers. I guess I need Hi-Temp power...

What type of black is are the '78 L82 valve covers & fan...I want powercoat them with the Eastwood kit. Are they flat or semi or what would look the best...

I want to thank Corvette Repair for last nights annual open shop. Kevin Mackay & his crew did another Great job! A list of the cars that were on display...'59 in primer, '65 396 done, '66 427 almost done, now the good stuff...'67 L88 (1 of 3 known to be left) body & frame done, '66 L88 (1st L88...

I'm planning on replacing my factory 2 'Y' Pipes & Cat. With a True Dual, No Cat from Mid-America or Corvette Central. My ? is, is there a kit for the hangers for the left side and will the factory right side hangers still work or do I need new hangers for both sides? Do they supply these...

Was the Intermit Wipers only on the '78 Pace car or also with the ZX2 package? I think I have the ZX2 package - but No Intermit wipers. Someone said it only came on the Pace car...

I want to do a full tune up on my stock '78 L82. I can go with all AC Delco, but I would rather go with All Accel...cap, rotor, coil, wires, module, plugs...I figure alittle more bang for your buck...Any comments pro or con...

Are the Timing Chain Gears in a '78 L82 Steel or Nylon? I have to replace my water pump and figure if their nylon, there getting replaced while I'm in there. I thought they are steel.

I have a '78 L82 and the AIR Pump is factory, # 7817872, but the backing plate (or spacer) is Chevy Blue, the book calls for it to be Gray or Zinc. I wonder if Blue is correct because this is a very early car, built Oct. '77. Some things change after a few months of production. Is Blue correct...

Where are the ST-10 codes for a '78. The book calls for either...S6, ZU, or ZW (Wide & Close Ratios) I have the factory tranny numbers match. It's in a L82. I couldn't find any of these codes.

Did the Black Book add any info about the '78's from year to year? I can pick up a Black Book from 1990 and up for cheap, but I noticed the new one is from 2002, did the info on the '78's change over the years or they just added the newer models?

I went to a car show on Saturday and asked a Radiator vendor about having mine boiled out. Since it doesn't leak and runs cool. (I'm going to replace my cooling system this spring...all original w/92k miles). He said that boiling out a copper radiator is very bad. The acids to more harm then...

I went to the Atlantic City Car Show on Saturday and had Carroll Shelby sign a '66 Cobra for me:s ...then won in Blackjack:D

Will the 3M Wax Remover & the Clay Bar damage the stripes on a '78 S/A?

My Water Pump started leaking today:cry, I'm pretty sure it's factory, if so, I would rather have it rebuilt then replaced. Most of the Vette is Original. Is that a Good choice???