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#1896 of 1905 Headlights by bust_it Sep 21, 2009 (7:10 am)
I`ve got two butterflies inside my headlights ! How did they get there and how do I get them out ?
#1897 of 1905 Re: Headlight Motor Problem by bobwiley Sep 23, 2009 (1:34 pm)
Replying to: bhill2 (Aug 31, 2009 6:45 pm) I just had my driver side headlight motor repaired under an extended warranty I purchased. I had previously bought 2 brass gear replacement kits $47.95 each plus shipping just in case of the inevitable failure of the original plastic gears. I had the same grinding noise for about 5 seconds after light door closing. My buddy has his own automotive repair shop and he fixed it. Mine needed a new motor $475 and also had to have seals replaced in the rear end. BTW--BE VERY CAREFUL when trying to open the motor to replace the plastic gear---it is VERY fragile Total cost for both repairs almost $900 less my $100 deductible--warranty's are great!! Vette's are great--just costly to repair.
#1898 of 1905 DO you have a turbo or supercharger added to your Corvette ? by highender Oct 03, 2009 (11:18 pm)
Hello: I just bought a 2004 Twin turbo Corvette C5. I was just wondering if anyone else on this forum had modified their vette...and what their experience and issues were ?   I have some small issues with noise from the tranny.   Some fuel system problems.   AC leak due to AC hose touching the hot exhaust.   ANyone else have these problems ? Replies to this message: starrow68 (Oct 15, 2009 5:42 pm)
#1899 of 1905 Article on new GS by starrow68 Oct 15, 2009 (5:33 pm)
http://www.detnews.com/article/20091015/OPINION03/910150365/1149/A--cheaper--Cor- vette-that-doesn-t-compromise
#1900 of 1905 Re: DO you have a turbo or supercharger added to your Corvette ? [highender] by starrow68 Oct 15, 2009 (5:42 pm)
Replying to: highender (Oct 03, 2009 11:18 pm) I ran into lots of boosted Vette's at the track and mostly they had 'issues' at every track day. I had one power steering issue over about 4 sessions in my C5 and it was related to plumbing for an after market oil cooler. Other than that the C5 was a work horse over 5 years and well over 100 track days. Modified cars are best loved by those that enjoy the work on the car more than the driving. IMHO
#1901 of 1905 1984 lock out by drs460 Nov 08, 2009 (7:01 pm)
can anyone tell me if there is a manufacturers car alarm on 1984 corvettes...i lost my door key and want to use a slim jim to try to open it...don't want to bother all the neighbors... Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 08, 2009 7:23 pm)
#1902 of 1905 Re: 1984 lock out [drs460] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Nov 08, 2009 (7:23 pm)
Replying to: drs460 (Nov 08, 2009 7:01 pm) Yeah there is an alarm---I think it's just the blinking lights and horn variety. Once you open the car door, if you have all your tools ready, you should be able to disconnect the battery pretty quick (negative cable). The battery is behind the driver's side front wheel when you open the hood.
#1903 of 1905 2005 C6 Problem by pries4 Nov 20, 2009 (5:36 pm)
I have a 2005 corvette with 6900 mi. Haven't had any trouble with it until today. I opened up the hatchback door and it wouldn't stay up. Wondering if anybody else has had this problem and if it is a costly repair. Replies to this message: bolivar (Nov 21, 2009 1:39 am) Mr_Shiftright (Nov 21, 2009 9:30 am)
#1904 of 1905 Re: 2005 C6 Problem [pries4] by bolivar Nov 21, 2009 (1:39 am)
Replying to: pries4 (Nov 20, 2009 5:36 pm) There are two small hydrolic cylinders that hold the hatch up. You can easily see them on both sides of the hatch.   One or both of these are getting 'weak'. Cold weather also effects them, especially if you park outside and winter is coming.   These might be replaced with non-Chevy parts from a parts store. My guess is about $30 apeace. Who knows what Chevy wants for them. I would guess this is a $150 for both at Chevy.
#1905 of 1905 Re: 2005 C6 Problem [pries4] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Nov 21, 2009 (9:30 am)
Replying to: pries4 (Nov 20, 2009 5:36 pm) I'm with bolivar. Take one of the old struts and try to match them up with anything that fits, and avoid $$$ Corvette parts prices. I ran Nissan struts on my Porsches for years. Not only 1/3rd the price, but they lasted longer   Easy on/off, just a bolt or two, but you might need a piece of lumbar to support the hatch while you work.

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