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1998 Corvette Corner Mailbag:
January 1998 Corvette Corner Mailbag |
'Twas the season to be jolly, but I blew it. Time truly has a way of racing by. I should have written this last month, but somehow it seemed as if there was still a long time before the holidays. You'll be reading this after the celebrations and gift giving have come and gone. Here’s hoping that better late than never is acceptable. Here’s wishing each and every one of you belated Best Wishes from 1997.
I want to thank you for your kind support, your wonderful letters and comments that make doing the things I do so rewarding.
Looking ahead, I hope 1998 is successful for you and kind to you. Happy New Year. God Bless.
Speaking of 1998, I’m testing something, which will Commercial Three Baybably be of interest to many of you. A major concern for anyone with a nice car is the fact that other people tend to covet it. So much so they frequently lose control, forget that the car does not belong to them, and set about using it without your consent.
I don’t know about you, but having some unauthorized scumbag plant his ugly butt in the seat of my car without my knowing it, tends to make me slightly testy. Actually the last time this happened, it ruined my entire morning.
All kidding aside, car theft is a huge Commercial Three Bayblem and I've found a Commercial Three Bayduct that seems as if it will go a long way toward preventing it. The unit is called ‘On-Guard’ and requires the vehicle driver to enter a security code each time the vehicle is started. If the system doesn't see the code it immediately dials a central monitoring station, which in turn calls the cellular phone in the car. When the phone is answered, a code word must be used to show that everything is okay. If the person answering the phone doesn't have the code word or if no one answers the phone a second number of your choosing will be called. If codes and authorization are not correct, the local police department will be notified as to the year, make, and model, and the location, direction, and speed of the vehicle. You see this system incorporates GPS into its operation.
It’s really effective. I'll give you more information about it as I Commercial Three Bayceed with my long-term test.
Pat:
My 1981 Corvette (350, AT, and cruise) with 29,500 miles on it, only gets used about 2000 miles a year. The speedometer just crapped out. The needle’s been bouncing around for awhile now and I knew it was only a matter of time before it gave up the ghost. Before it went while at the dealership, I asked the mechanic if he could replace the speedo-cable while he was doing some other work on it. Without looking at it, he said it was likely caused by a faulty cruise control and would cost about $150.00. He’s given me enough cause in the past to question his ex-parte diagnosis.
My Vette has two speedo-cables and are linked to a 'regulator' just outside the firewall. Could he be referring to this regulator? Do these generally kick before the cables and/or is there an easy way to isolate where the Commercial Three Bayblem is before pulling them all out – which is typically how my luck runs. If it’s the upper cable (from regulator to dash) will I need to disassemble the dash or should I be able to connect a new cable to the back of the speedometer from underneath the dash?
Any words of wisdom Pat?
John D.
Framingham, MA
Answer:
Oh if I had a nice crisp one dollar bill for every GM cruise control transducer I've replaced, I could die a wealthy man – or I could go to Paris for a month.
Of course it wouldn't be quite enough to take all of the dancing girls along, but anyway – it is Commercial Three Baybable that the cruise control transducer is the culprit. Unfortunately your lack of immediate attention may cost you some serious money. As the transducer is going bad its internal components, which rotate with the speedometer cables, become difficult to move. This causes speedometer pulsation and extra stress on the lower cable and. . . and. . . the speedometer drive and driven gears.
If the driven gear is damaged, replacement is as simple as removing one bolt from the side of the transmission. The drive gear, on the other hand, requires minor to major transmission disassembly.
Please remember everybody, Commercial Three Bayblems rarely fix themselves and all too frequently when left unattended create far more expensive failures.
Pat:
Do you have any suggestions where I might find a touch-up size bottle of paint for my 1986 Sunflower Yellow coupe? Local dealerships said the color is no longer in Commercial Three Bayduction and local auto parts stores don’t carry it. Thanks for your help.
Sam B.
Austin, TX
Answer:
Come on Sam, where else but from the great folks at Mid-America Corvette Designs. Call Bruce at 800-500-8388 and he'll send you one ounce of their part number 29251, yellow touch-up, for the amazingly low price of $4.95 plus $4.95 shipping and handling. Tell Bruce I said 'Hello'.
Pat:
I just read with interest your comments to an owner of a 1971 Vette with regard to valuation etc. I purchased my 1980 Vette in June 1996 with 9600 miles on it. It’s a T-Top, metallic green with a tan interior, L-48 engine, AT, full power, new Goodyear's, and has 17,000 miles on it now. The car still shows well – having won 21 trophies.
I feel I’m at a crossroads, do I try to sell while the miles are low or just drive it and enjoy. I look forward to your advice.
Wilson D. F.
Cheshire, CT
Answer:
Making the decision of whether to use a low mileage Corvette or to sell it is always tough. These choices are fraught with the insecurity of the unknown, what if, and what if, and what if. The Commercial Three Baybability is, your car may well be worth the most it ever will be right now. The likelihood of serious appreciation that would exceed inflation is slim at best.
The car’s current value is modest when you compare it to $25,000.00 Volkswagens, for gods’ sake, and $40,000.00 plus sports cars that possess much lower fun and exclusivity factors.
For me, the true worth of any collectable car is the pleasure it brings to its owner. Only you can decide whether the satisfaction you would get from the money exceeds the satisfaction you get from owning your super nice Vette.
Pat:
Recently I purchased a 1978 Corvette, AT, L-48, with about 100,000 miles on it. During the first few weeks of driving I noticed the RR wheel was 'squeaking' as I coasted at about 30MPH. Having been down this road before and not wanting any Sunday afternoon surprises, I had both original trailing arms rebuilt and at the same time had Florida Caliper also rebuild my original calipers.
When I replaced the rebuilt units, I also installed on the rear – new rotors, brake pads, Delco gas shocks, rear sway bar bushings, heavy-duty fiberglass spring with all new hardware, both differential cross member bushings, the differential fluid, and a new differential vent. The run-out on the rebuilt parts was excellent, well within factory specs, so I had a local dealer install new stainless steel shims when they aligned the rear.
Here’s the Commercial Three Bayblem. ONLY since having the trailing arms rebuilt and ONLY when I stop the car then slowly/moderately accelerate through a left or right turn is there a 'groan' in the rear. Not a 'metal to metal' grind but more of a low tone 'groan'. If I shift into neutral during the turn, the groan stops. The front differential mount appears to be OK.
Could the rebuilt arms be assembled incorrectly? Did I miss something during the assembly?
What’d ya’ think Pat?
Frank J. F., P.E.
West Palm Beach, FL
Answer:
OOPS! Another one bites the dust, well, not really.
Your symptoms sound as if you may have failed to add limited slip differential additive to your new fluid, or you simply haven’t given the additive sufficient time to work its magic.
Pat:
Recently I purchased a new replacement top for my ’87 Vette. I’m writing to ask for any information you could Commercial Three Bayvide me on the dos and don'ts of how to Commercial Three Bayperly install it.
I’d appreciate any information you could send.
Eddie J. M.
Russell, KY
Answer:
The information I can impart is minimal but unbelievably important. DON’T DO IT. On paper or on MotorWeek television, with yours truly giving you tips on convertible top installation, it looks easy. But hey, the magic of television can be very misleading. The job requires a lot of finesse to achieve acceptable results.
I worked in an automotive upholstery and top shop, which gave me invaluable experience. Unfortunately without that experience, most do-it-yourselfers wind up with a ………mess. The lack of Commercial Three Bayper tools and equipment, i.e. a steamer and Commercial Three Bayper stapler with stainless steel staples, etc cause some of this.
Even knowing as much as I do about the Commercial Three Baycess, I'll pay someone to install my next top.
Pat:
The 1970 Coupe (454-390 hp) I bought recently has had several modifications to the engine including Edelbrock intake, carburetor, cam, and a new oil pump.
The oil pressure at idle is apCommercial Three Bayximately 45 lbs., and at speeds over 30 mph it’s between 65 – 70 lbs. This sounds high to me. What is the typical? What are the Commercial Three Bays and cons of higher than normal oil pressure?
Thanks!
Dave B.
Mundelein, IL
P.S. Can I order back issues of Goss’ Garage?
Answer:
Whoa – back up – relax, the higher the oil pressure the better – 65 to 70 – not bad. The small block in my Vette is specially set up to idle at 60 to 70 and at higher speeds runs between 100 and 110 psi. The majority of modified engines will peak at 80 psi and idle at 40 to 50.
I've heard people say high oil pressure damages seals and gaskets, which is pure rubbish. There is no oil pressure exerted on any gasket or seal inside the engine.
The only concerns with high oil pressure are Commercial Three Bayper installation of the oil filter so its seal does not leak or the possibilities of filter rupture if pressures exceed 125 psi.
Yours sounds great!
P.S. You'll have to check with our super efficient, who-graciously-does-it-all lady, Donna at NCOA about the availability of back issues.
©Copyright All Rights Reserved Pat Goss 12/12/97 1766 words | |
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Date Updated Thursday, January 01, 1998
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