As summer approaches and temperatures soar to record highs, we would like to focus on your Corvette’s cooling system. Although it may seem more important to check the A/C system to keep you cool, you also need to make sure the cooling system is working properly for optimum A/C performance. As engine temperatures increase, A/C […]
Category: C4 (1984-1996)
1984-1996 Shift Knob Removal and Installation
Tools Required: Small flat screwdriver, snap ring pliers, safety glasses Wear safety glasses during this installation, particularly in steps 2 and 5.
Air Conditioning Maintenance – Under the Hood (Part 2)
Let’s look under the hood and see if there are any signs of impending failure. Any A/C hose with bulges or cracking can cause a major blowout and quite a mess. If you see oily areas on the A/C hoses, you’ve found a leak. For that matter, any A/C component with an oily film has […]
Air Conditioning Maintenance – Air Flow (Part 1)
Like they say, “Baby it’s Hot Outside.” Summer is here and it seems like each year it gets tougher and tougher to stay cool. Here are a few basic things to check to avoid major meltdowns on those summer cruises. We discussed the cooling system earlier this year and that’s the number one concern: hot […]
Electrical Diagnosis
The following is a workbook from a technical seminar that we sponsored during Corvettes at Carlisle in 2007. The workshop was hosted by Chris Petris from Petris Enterprises in Scottsboro, AL. The concept is to provide easy to understand electrical troubleshooting concerning all Corvette generations in layman’s terms. We’ll show you how to do this […]
Replacing the Front Spoiler: 1984 to 1996
Time: 2 Hours Tools: Sockets and screwdrivers Talent: (3) Applicable Years: 1984 to 1996 Tools: ¼-inch drive socket set and metric combination wrenches Tab: $100 Tip: You don’t have to replace the entire spoiler. Remember it comes in three pieces. The way these spoilers get abused you might want to consider doing one section each […]
Clutch Hydraulics on the 1984 to 1996 Corvette
Time: 3 Hours Tools: 3/8” drive Metric sockets, box end and flare nut wrenches, GM hydraulic clutch fluid and vinyl hose. Talent: (3) Applicable Years: 1984 to 1996 Tab: $150 Tip: Replace both the master and slave units at the same time When the 1984 Corvette was introduced it used a totally different system for […]
Automatic Transmission Service for the 1984 to 1996 Corvette
Time: 1 hours Tools: 3/8” drive metric sockets Talent: (4) Applicable Years: 1984 to 1996 Tab: $50.00 Tip: Make sure you ask a lot questions before you let a shop tear into your transmission. The expense is great and a lot of things can happen to your car while it’s in the shop. Make sure […]
Servicing the Overdrive on the 4+3 Transmission
Time: 1 hour Tools: Drain pain, sockets and 3/8” torque wrench Talent: (3) Applicable Years: 1984 to 1988 Tab: $45.00 Tip: Treat this job the same way you would treat changing the fluid and filter with an automatic transmission. You’ll probably end up making just as big a mess on your garage floor. Complementary Work: […]
The LT1 Opti-Spark Distributor
Time: 2 hours Tools: A Visa card with a large credit line. Talent: (4) Applicable Years: 1992 to 1996 Tab: $500 to $1,000 Tip: Don’t ever let any water get in the area of the Opti-Spark if you detail your engine compartment. Complementary Work: This would be a good time to install new spark plug […]