If you own a 1963 or 1964 Corvette, you know that early C2 carpet doesn’t age well, thanks to the overlapping design that eventually changed to a more seamless construction in 1965. In the case of our 1964 Corvette coupe project car, the sun had faded the black carpet, and the adhesive started turning loose. […]
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1997-2004 Corvette Headlight Bulb Replacement
Sooner or later one of the headlight bulbs in your 1997-2004 C5 Corvette is going to give up the ghost and will have to be replaced. You’ll only need some basic tools and under an hour of time. You can purchase replacement bulbs and associated components from Corvette Central at the following links: C5 (97-04) […]
1963-1982 Corvette Half-Shaft U-Joint Replacement
Time: 4-5 hours per shaft Tools: sockets, wrenches, hammer or mallet, needle-hose pliers, screwdriver Talent: intermediate Tip: you can also use a large “C” clamp to press the roller bearing cups of the u-joints on and off using appropriately-sockets for each operation. Performance Improvement: you can’t drive a Shark with a failed u-joint on your […]
1968-1982 Corvette Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement
Time: 1 hour Tools: sockets, wrenches Talent: novice Bucks: about $120 Tip: be sure to order a grommet, seal and mounting nut set with the motor Performance Improvement: it’s always nice to see where you’re going in the rain. While You’re At It: this is a good time to install a wiper compartment cover available […]
RideTech Ride Along at Bloomington
At this year’s Bloomington Gold event, we decided to add to our library of RideTech videos as we got to ride along with RideTech in a C7 Z06 on the autocross course. What a rush!
Trip Preparation Checklist for Your Corvette
So you’ve made the decision to take your Corvette touring…now what? With a careful trip preparation checklist, you can avoid the embarrassment of having your car towed to the nearest garage.
Addendum: 1955-1966 Corvette Fuel Pump Rebuild
In a previous article, we covered how to restore your fuel pump. Those were the days! Disassemble the fuel pump, replace the check valves and diaphragm, and you were back in business. I have always felt fortunate that when I started out in this business, engines had carburetors and emission systems were in their infancy. […]
C5 Battery Leak
If you own a squeaky clean C5, you’re still likely concerned about an acidic force that could be slowly destroying your prized possession: Battery electrolytic acid leakage.
C4 BOSE WOES: Repairing & Replacing 84-96 Bose Speakers & Amps
If you own a C4 equipped with Bose sound system, you will eventually need Bose amplifier repair or replacement. Every Bose sound system equipped C4 uses one amplifier per speaker. This is the weak link. Amplifier capacitors are filled with electrolytic fluid, which ultimately leaks out onto the circuit board, causing failure. If the […]
C5 Oil Pressure Sending Unit Replacement
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 […]