If you haven’t already replaced the oil pressure sender (CC part # 305254) on your C5 Corvette, it will become a necessity when the gauge stops functioning properly. One telltale sign is the oil pressure gauge needle leaning past the high mark at all times or not moving from the lowest point. Another sign is […]
Category: C5 (1997-2004)
1997-2019 Rear Anti-roll / Sway Bar Link Replacement
When we had a chance to look under the first C5 in 1997 it was hard to believe a performance vehicle would have a plastic anti-roll (sway bar) link. To make things difficult lock nuts were used to hold the links stud into the control arms. That meant when someone removed the end link chances […]
1997-2019 Shock Absorber Information and Replacement
Shock absorbers are considered a consumable product with a limited lifespan here’s why… The C5, C6, and C7 shock absorbers are all Mono-tube design. Mono-tube shock absorbers construction begins with a single cylinder (tube) filled with hydraulic fluid. Another piston is used to separate the gas charge from the oil charge. Together the hydraulic oil and […]
Which Rocker Arm Is Right For Me?
Assembling the perfect valve train combination is challenging for even the most seasoned engine builders because there are so many variables involved. One area of the valve train that many people have difficulty with is selecting the perfect rocker arms. With a wide variety of options available, it can be hard to know which rocker […]
C5 Easy Z06 Front Grille Installation
If you want to really dress up the nose of your stock C5, then adding Z06-style front grilles is an easy and inexpensive way to do it. Corvette Central offers these after-market grilles for about $125 a pair and installing them really couldn’t be easier. In fact, you don’t even need any tools, and the […]
Corvette Evolution: From Status Icon to Competent Cruiser
Society often pokes fun at aging, but there are many positives to growing older that are often glossed over. Many types of wines and cheeses are encouraged to age. As a person grows older, they typically do so with increased wisdom and a better understanding of what is important in life. Fine art that was […]
C4, C5, and C6 Interior Squeaks
While plastic certainly has its merits in our modern society, it can be problematic when it is used extensively in automotive interiors. Temperature extremes, excessively bumpy roads, and improper removal/reinstallation are the biggest factors that can cause annoying interior component squeaks. 1984-1989 Corvettes are arguably the worst affected, with later C4s, C5s, and C6s being […]
1997-2004 Corvette Dash Removal
Tools needed: Phillips head screwdriver small flat head screwdriver small plastic wedge (from auto glass shop) socket wrench 7mm socket 10mm socket 9/32″ socket custom tool from heavy gauge wire (see below) Have your turn signals stopped working? Do you want to replace your factory stereo or add an auxiliary input? Are you having trouble […]
1997-04 Corvette Air Conditioning Issues
Spring is just around the corner and as the temperature rises, so does our desire for an A/C system that performs at optimal levels. Although it is still chilly in many areas, now is the time to tackle any pesky A/C issues your C5 may have before the toasty warmth of summer returns. The four […]
1997-04 Corvette Skid Plate/Radiator Support Replacement
Tools needed: ratchet or drill 9/32″ or 7mm socket 10mm socket 13mm socket deadman tool small flat head screwdriver pry bar If you are fond of putting miles on your C5, you will likely need to replace your skid plate/radiator support at some point. The support literally takes a beating. Even the most careful owner […]