CGM's1988vette
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I just purchased my first project vette 1988 red coupe and extremely excited to get started. The project has three main repairs:
1st – engine knock: sound like lower connecting rod bearing. Any advice or references on pulling the engine? I ‘m hoping to regrind the crank, new bearings, and possibly rework a connecting rod (source of knock). I saw some forums back in 2002 discussing how to lift the vette, any new updates:
- Back lift point at differential with special tool (no time to purchase tool so I will wing it)
- Front lift point at center cross beam
- Block car in air behind front wheels and in front of rear wheels
2nd – paint fade; the car sat outside a lot so the hoods have terrible paint fade with possible white oxidizing deposits coming through the red paint? While the car is wet, you cannot see the white stuff. Looks like someone may have sanded off the clear coat trying to fix it. I’m planning a full repaint possible next year, but for this summer I would like to make the car somewhat respectful as I drive it. Any magical products out there?
3rd – Leather seats with rips. As the car sat outside, the seat’s leather appear to be someone hard with cracks. Can I purchase a factory type of seat cover?
Look forward to any advice.
1st – engine knock: sound like lower connecting rod bearing. Any advice or references on pulling the engine? I ‘m hoping to regrind the crank, new bearings, and possibly rework a connecting rod (source of knock). I saw some forums back in 2002 discussing how to lift the vette, any new updates:
- Back lift point at differential with special tool (no time to purchase tool so I will wing it)
- Front lift point at center cross beam
- Block car in air behind front wheels and in front of rear wheels
2nd – paint fade; the car sat outside a lot so the hoods have terrible paint fade with possible white oxidizing deposits coming through the red paint? While the car is wet, you cannot see the white stuff. Looks like someone may have sanded off the clear coat trying to fix it. I’m planning a full repaint possible next year, but for this summer I would like to make the car somewhat respectful as I drive it. Any magical products out there?
3rd – Leather seats with rips. As the car sat outside, the seat’s leather appear to be someone hard with cracks. Can I purchase a factory type of seat cover?
Look forward to any advice.