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Chevy Corvette
Launched in 1953, Chevy Corvette is a sports car manufactured by General Motor’s Chevrolet division. Harley Earl designed its first model, a convertible. It is Commonwealth of Kentucky’s official sports car.
4,587 Questions
What is the weight of a Chevrolet Corvette?
they range from 3100 to 3350 lbs depending on the model and year back to the 80's. Put 350 to 630 horses in a package that is comparable to the size of a cobalt and you have one sick ride...
1988 corvette idles rough after changing rotor cap plugs and wires. No idiot lights?
recheck wires to plugs sounds like two are crossed
What is the firing order for a 1970 corvette 350?
All V8 engines have the same firing order: 1 - 8 - 4 - 3 - 6 - 5 - 7 - 2 1,3,5,7 are on the left bank and 2,4,6,8 is on the right. The distributor turns clockwise.
How do you replace the fan switch on a c4 Corvette?
Once again, seeing that I don't know a whole lot on the C4 Corvette I would ask this question in the C4 technical section on Smokinvette.com and get a dead on answer! Good luck!
How do you change a 76 corvette fuel pump?
Begin by removing the fuel pump wiring harness. Remove the fuel pump lines. Remove the fuel pump retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install your new fuel pump.
Where is fuel pump on 1980 Corvette?
The fuel pump on 1980 Corvette is found at the centre of the engine. This is usually adjacentÊto the fuel injector and the oil filter in the engine.Ê
What causes a 1988 corvette not to start when hot?
If it doesn't turn over at all, it's most likely the starter...it's common for them to fail after a "hot soak".
Why would a 1995 corvette front wheels lock up?
EITHER CALIPER LOCKING UPL, RUST ON ROTOR, WONG PADS, OR BEARINGS NEED REPLACED.
Will a Corvette engine fit into a 92 firebird?
it will fit now it only depends what year of Corvette engine and you need the turbo 400 tranny for it because you will blow the gears on it if is not the 400 you also need all the wiring and computer but it does fot i am doing the same proyect on a 83 firebird and i am installing a 98 corvette engine. let me know if you have more questions here is my email speeding4life@hotmail.com
What is the proper engine operating temp for a 1974 corvette?
From the factory, most cars use a 195 degree thermostat. No matter what temp thermostat you have in the car if the system is in good shape it should stay near that temp. Sitting in traffic will always cause them to heat up. If you are having problems with the temp being too high make sure your radiator and water pump are in good shape. Another area a lot of people overlook is the fan clutch. This makes a LOT of difference on these cars. If it's bad make sure to get a good one that is both RPM and Temperature sensitive. Also, with your car......having no real grill to speak of, make sure you have a good fan shroud and the factory "plastic" air dam to pull as much air into the radiator as possible.
How many Corvettes have been built since 1953?
1,479,300 Corvettes have been made from 1953 through 2010.
2 to 2 1/4 wheel spacers will work fine here is a number you can call and order 909-825-2818 or just look on e-bay under wheel spacers and you can find prices as well.
What is the octane rating of a 1995 Corvette?
You wouldn't want to use a low grade of gasoline in this engine, because that will lead to carbon buildup and engine knocking. It would be best to use at least a 92 octane in this car.
Where is the starter on 1979 Corvette?
i just took mine out today it was on the side passenger side under the hood if you lay on your back you should see it just above a pipe that T's off. It only has two bolts that go up holding it in. Make sure you unhook your battery before taking it off. And to save you some time the bolts on mine was 9/16 so try that first.
How do you remove the seat from a C4 Corvette?
the easy way is to un clip the seat the clip is located under the front seat cushion by filcking the wire clip back its a wire clip lift cushion off then there are four bolts which unbolts seat to frame you will need to unplug wiring for seat motor you will see when you remove cushion then lift seat out
How do you replace brake rotor corvette c6?
Jump over to Smokinvette.com and get in touch with "Talon90" he will give you a great diagram on how to do that! Good luck!
How do you change the battery in a 1987 Corvette?
You'll need to remove the side cover, or at least the three screws connecting it on the front (just inside the wheel well), and the one at the top back (just behind the weather strip for the hood that comes down to the top of the side cover). There's also a screw at the bottom of the cover. This one's a pain to loosen or remove. It can only be accessed from the side. I've just loosened it on mine so the side cover bends out enough to remove the battery. I have never re-tightened that bottom screw and had no trouble with the side cover staying in place.
AnswerThe bottom screw only needs to be loosened The plastic panel is slotted so you can slide it out once all the other screws are removed. The screw goes into a steel clip with threads that is held in place by the mount. Be careful not to crack the panel boss. IUt should slide out easily then allow complete access to the battery area. You need room in the back to loosen the hold down screw and rubber.You have to fully remove the three wheel well torx screws and the top, one in the back of the panel near the door jam by pushing the weather stripping aside
The whole plastic panel then removes like a side cover on a motorcycle
Some people still remove all the cruise control and supports taking hours because they don't know this. I can change my battery in about 5 minutes so you can gauge yourself
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5 minutes is a bit optimistic. 5 minutes to figure out what tools to use is more like it. Here's what I used. On the top bolt, use a 10 mm wrench. On the bottom bolt (which can only be seen if you lie down and look between the fender extension and the rocker panel) also use a 10 mm wrench. For the 3 screws on the inner fender, use a torx 30. For the hold down bolt on the battery, use a 13 mm socket, ratchet and extension. For the battery cable leads, use a 9 mm wrench. Finally, if you can start the engine, use the power steering to turn the front wheels so that you can get easier access to the 3 screws on the inner fender.
Fixing the Heads up display light sensor?
Courtesy of MACCGP.com
Replacing the HUD Photodiode
by Bill Whitmer
Tools Needed:
Medium to Large Philips screwdriver
Very Small Flat Head screwdriver
T-15 Torx Bit or Driver
25w or less (not more!) Soldering Iron, with fine tip
Vacuum Desoldering Tool
Drill with 15/32" Bit
Small needle nose pliers
Parts Needed:
Very small amount of 1/8" diameter head shrink tubing.
Solder
Replacement Photodiode
2x PDB-C142-ND from www.digikey.com wired in series works well (these look like LED's but they aren't). They are $1.50 each. PDB-V106-ND appears to be almost identical to the original, but it is
a $7 non-stock item with a minimum order quantity of 8.
This write up is for cars where the HUD photodiode is bad and the
resoldering technique doesn't work.
Step 1: Remove HUD Pod from Dash
This can be done by raising the front of the HUD pod by about 1" then
pulling forward to release the quick clips. The quick clips can be tricky
to remove without losing them in the dash. The security LED and auto
headlight sensor simply twist out of their holder.
Step 2: Remove HUD from Dash
First unplug the blue connector from the left side of the HUD module.
Next remove the two Philips screws on the HUD module on the side closest
to the engine bay. The HUD should come out by pulling up on the side
closest to the steering wheel, it still has two quick clips holding it
down. Be careful not to scratch the dashboard when removing the HUD.
Step 3: Disassemble the HUD Module
Remove the four Torx T-15 Screws from the Top of the HUD Module. Remove
the ribbon Cable from the PCB, and the maroon two wire connector also.
Remove the PCB by pushing up on the two clips.
Step 4: Remove the Photodiode
Make sure the soldering iron is at full temperature. Desolder the joints
on the photodiode by heating them up with the soldering iron until they
melt, and using the vacuum desoldering tool while the joint is liquid.
Place the small flathead screwdriver between the photodiode and the PCB.
Again heat up each joint on the photodiode, and use the screwdriver to pry
the photodiode loose. Pry only a small amount on one joint at a time
until the photodiode comes loose, in order not to damage the PCB.
Step 5: Join the new photodiodes (only if using 2 PDB-C142-ND's in series)
The reason to use two photodiodes in series is that these only output .5v,
and the original photodiode outputs 1.00v, the original part number is
BPW21 from Vishay Semiconductor or Infineon, but I have been unable to
find a supplier for this part. Cut the positive (long) leg on one of the
new photodiodes, and cut the negative (short) leg on the other. Cut both
to about 1/4" long. Bend both cut legs 90 degrees. Solder the two cut
legs together. Cover the solder joint with a small amount of 1/8"
diameter heat shrink tubing. Cut the remaining two legs on the
photodiodes to about 1/4". It is very important to remember which one is
positive (originally long) and which one is negative (originally short.
Bend the remaining legs to match up with the photodiode holes on the PCB.
Step 6: Attach the new photodiodes to the PCB
You will need to remove the coating on the PCB where you will be
soldering, it cam be easily scraped off. Melt a small amount of solder in
the holes where the original photodiode was soldered, on the bottom (no
components) side of the PCB. The hole that is closest to the edge of the
PCB is negative, the innermost hole is positive. Attach the photodiodes
by placing the correct leg of the new photodiodes against the correct
hole on the top side of the PCB, and applying heat to the bottom side of
the PCB to melt the solder. Make sure the joint is good.
Step 7: Modify the top HUD module cover (only if using 2 PDB-C142-ND's in series)
The new photodiodes won't fit through the hole on the top cover for the
HUD module. Simply drill out the hole, I used a 15/32" drill bit.
Step 8: Reassemble everything
Put the PCB back in the HUD module, reconnect the two connectors, and
screw it back together. Put the HUD module back in the dash, reconnect
the connector, and put the two Philips screws back in. Now is a good time
to see if the HUD works properly. Replace the HUD pod, first reattach the
auto headlight sensor and security LED, the HUD pod simply presses into
place.
Enjoy having a working HUD again!
Thanks goes out to the people who discovered the photodiode resoldering technique.
