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#1869 of 1905 Re: smokers smell [jrzdvl] by gbjerke Feb 06, 2009 (2:24 pm)
Replying to: jrzdvl (Feb 03, 2009 1:38 pm) You might want to try a fire restoration company, contractors who do home rebuilding after a fire. Either they or a sub contractor have some pretty effective machines for smoke odor removal. Certainly worth an inquiry before tearing the insides up. Replies to this message: gbjerke (Feb 08, 2009 7:37 pm)
#1870 of 1905 Re: My 2003 is giving me the raspberry [Mr_Shiftright] by bhill2 Feb 07, 2009 (3:31 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 06, 2009 2:00 pm) No, it's not run-on. The engine has stopped. There is no vibration, just the sound. It could be a solenoid pulsing for some reason I guess, but it is loud. One possibly useful piece of information is that I pulled into the garage yesterday and didn't shut the engine off immediately and I think it did it with the engine idling. I couldn't tell for sure, however. If it continues and I take it in, I will post the result. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 07, 2009 4:50 pm) gbjerke (Feb 08, 2009 7:16 pm) bhill2 (Feb 09, 2009 1:33 pm)
#1871 of 1905 Re: My 2003 is giving me the raspberry [bhill2] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Feb 07, 2009 (4:50 pm)
Replying to: bhill2 (Feb 07, 2009 3:31 pm) Can't think of what it might be---I bet someone who knows these cars will say "OH THAT". The only other thing I can think of is some vacuum operated actuator that is stripping its gear teeth or somehow failing to catch--my logic is that engine vacuum drops to zero when the engine is shut off. Replies to this message: gbjerke (Feb 08, 2009 7:16 pm) bhill2 (Feb 09, 2009 1:33 pm)
#1872 of 1905 Re: My 2003 is giving me the raspberry [Mr_Shiftright] by gbjerke Feb 08, 2009 (7:16 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 07, 2009 4:50 pm) Not so sure I got a good description of this "noise". 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. Replies to this message: bhill2 (Feb 09, 2009 1:33 pm)
#1873 of 1905 Re: smokers smell [gbjerke] by gbjerke Feb 08, 2009 (7:37 pm)
Replying to: gbjerke (Feb 06, 2009 2:24 pm) Talked to a friend this weekend who happens to own a body shop. 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.
#1874 of 1905 Repair cost's by v1995tte Feb 09, 2009 (8:19 am)
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
#1875 of 1905 Re: My 2003 is giving me the raspberry [gbjerke] by bhill2 Feb 09, 2009 (1:33 pm)
Replying to: gbjerke (Feb 08, 2009 7:16 pm) No, it's not grinding, or metallic at all. I described it as a 'raspberry' (you know, tongue between your lips and blow out BRAAAP). It is loud but only lasts a few seconds at shutdown. It doesn't always happen either. I am now entertaining the idea that it is actually an electrical discharge that causes interference on the radio, and that is what I am hearing. When it happens again I will turn off the radio quickly and see if that does it. At least will tell me whether I am dealing with a mechanical or an electrical phenomenon.
#1876 of 1905 Problem child by CHughesiii Feb 10, 2009 (2:21 am)
I bought a 2008 coupe, back in June 08, and I've been having problems with transmission shifting, weatherstrips falling off, seat belt buckle indicator on when no one is in the seat, plastic brackets braking off of the clear roof each time I remove it,and blotchy marks in my paint. Anyone have the same issues? if so, what did you do. I am so tired of talking till I'm blue in the face with the car dealer.
#1877 of 1905 ignition wires&boot protectors by clongo Feb 12, 2009 (10:24 pm)
Hi,I have headers on my vette I put a new set of wires on and put the original aluminum heat sheilds on the new wires.I seen on the web wire&boot protectors they were called koolsox or something like that,they said they protect up to 1200 degrees should i use both the sheilds and the protectors since i'm running headers?
#1878 of 1905 accelerator 1995 corvette by v1995tte Feb 25, 2009 (12:03 pm)
Have a sticking accelerator pedal., could you please let me know where it comes out inside the engine compartment, and is it accessible to hit with something like WD40 to stop the sticking... Thanks Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 25, 2009 12:39 pm)

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