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1905 messages, Last post on Nov 21, 2009 at 9:30 AM
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I just bought a used vette once owned by a smoker and it smells approximaetely like a mens' room. I guess the smoke is in the headliner, the carpets, everywhere. Anyone have any special suggestions on getting rid of this, or is it just a matter of cleaning everything in sight. Hate to mess up the headliner although it might have to be replaced anyway.
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Replying to: jrzdvl (Feb 03, 2009 1:38 pm) Otherwise, yes, you'll have to rip out the carpets, seats and headliner and replace all of that The hard plastic stuff is okay. |
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The car starts and runs perfectly; purrs like a kitten, roars like a lion. However, when I shut it down, I get this noise from under the hood. It is fairly loud and sounds like perhaps a fan hitting a shroud or some such, but only lasts a few seconds. Any educated guesses or other people with the same experience out there?
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Replying to: bhill2 (Feb 06, 2009 12:51 pm)
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Replying to: jrzdvl (Feb 03, 2009 1:38 pm) Certainly worth an inquiry before tearing the insides up.
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 06, 2009 2:00 pm)
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Replying to: bhill2 (Feb 07, 2009 3:31 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 07, 2009 4:50 pm) It was not described as "grinding" or some such other annoying sound and lasted a short time. Not wanting to be a minimalist here but could it be a "ticking/clicking" like sound? If so, it's merely heat dissipation from the engine bay...manifolds/heat shields etc. This may well be a WAY to simplified answer but I have had that sound on my last 3 Vettes when shutting them down.
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Replying to: gbjerke (Feb 06, 2009 2:24 pm) He had a car towed into his shop for repairs. There had apparently been a long delay between the accident and the decision to repair rather than declare the car a total loss. It sat in a tow yard for nearly a month. Summer sun and all. Unfortunately the owner had purchased a 15# turkey which was in the trunk....along with milk. Worst smell he has even encountered per the owner. They repaired the car but the odor persisted. They resorted to even spraying paint thinner into the liner of the trunk and then got some FEBREEZE odor removal. The odor was not totally removed but the FEBREEZE did wonders per the shop owner. Not saying this is the total solution but suspect smoke odor is a ton less toxic than a rotting carcass and may be worth a shot....dare I say a potential $5 solution? Let us know your results whatever you do. |
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| Have had my 95 Vette for 2 years. I have put new back tires on, new battery, new antenna motor,new emblems, and a few other things. Looking to replace mostly as many things as I can on the car as I don't know what has been fixed in the past...Any past experiences on how much to replace shocks, PCV valve, Fuel filter. I have Bilstien HD's that I have purchased, but they are saying around 4 bills to put on??? Also a tune up...5 hours labor sound right??? Thanks | |
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