1st Step: Wash and dry your vehicle. 2nd: Use a toothpick, matchstick or brush to apply manufacturers touch-up paint (purchased at your auto dealership or auto parts store). Allow it to dry to the touch � typically 45-90 minutes up to 3-4 days. This will leave the typical \"blob\" of touch-up paint visible on the surface. 3rd: SHAKE WELL and apply LANGKA generously to the flat surface. Rub LANGKA over the \"blob\" for 15-30 seconds

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If you are building an engine for yourself, and don\'t want to spend $20-$30 for a pre-oiling tool that you will only use once, I have discovered a cheap method of pre-oiling your engine. All you need is a Dremel tool, hacksaw, or bolt cutter, a 3/8\" drive electric drill, a long (at least 18\"), round, and cheap slotted (\"flat-head\") screwdriver, and a 3/8\" drive deep well socket, 14mm-16mm. First, you want to take the

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have a couple of scratches in the coating of my headers. Not a real big deal. But, if there\'s a fix that could help avoid rust, why not? I called Jet Hot and talked to a tech. He suggested using Hi-temp silver paint. Put some on a cue tip a rub it on. It looks really good. I found that if you rub the paint with a rag just as it dries the paint

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While I think that we all pretty much understand the make up/qualities of antifreeze or coolant it is more important than ever to be able to judge the condition of that liquid in our cooling systems. Scale and deposits can eat away at our metal parts especially aluminum. How can we, inexpensively monitor the condition of our coolant I\'d always wondered until I saw this neat tip that I thought I\'d share. Whether it is

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There are several different ways to adjust hydraulic lifter preload and all of them will work if they are done correctly. It\'s just that one procedure is easier than the others, at least for me it is. The procedure I use and recommend to everyone asking for instructions are essentially the same as those recommended by some of the big cam companies like CompCams and has been featured in the Tech Support articles of various

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Mobil-1 Syntheric oil is made is 4 weights: 0W-30 0W-40 (not commonly available in the U.S.) 5W-30 10W-30 15W-50 Here is some information to help you decide which one to use. Warranty: The Owner\'s Manual tells what oil Chevrolet wants you to use, and ignoring their specs COULD result in engine damage. Worse, it COULD result in denial of warranty coverage for engine damage. For 2001, the required oil must meet GM spec 4718M. Mobil-1

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According to the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) brake inspection & repair manual the only bleeding method that will detect all leaks and bleed the system at the same time is to slide the box end of a combination wrench onto a bleeder, attach a clear hose to the bleeder valve, other end into a clear 1/2 fluid ounze bottle, open bleeder valve about 1/8 to 1/4 turn, pump brakes with bleeder open while watching

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At the Hooters Cruise-In today, I learned the following SIMPLE way to paint your Front & Rear "Corvette" Lettering: Items Needed: Mineral Spirits Lint Free Cloth or Wipes Enamel Spray Paint (Pick your Color) Masking Tape Procedure: Clean the lettering with Mineral Spirits. If you are removing existing lettering, make sure to get all the glue cleaned up. Mask off a square area just outside the lettering. Make sure to protect the area outside of

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Before beginning familiarize yourself with any wiring diagrams of your starter circuit that you may have. On the existing solenoid (mounted to the starter) there are typically three (3) terminals. Depending on the year of your vehicle, either all or only two (2) will be used. Typically, non-HEI equipped vehicles will use all three terminals, vehicles with HEI will use only two (2). The terminals on the existing solenoid are generally labeled �S, R, the

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Forward: As some of you know I have promised VetteMan89 that I would put together a Corvette Painting 101 post.Well it�s time to put up or shut up so here goes. I will be publishing several articles, as it stands right now I am planning on doing the following steps: How to strip your current finish, How to repair your fiberglass, How to prep your body for painting, How to apply an Imron finish.

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Everyone generally agrees that magnetic drainplugs are a good idea, but they are difficult to find for our Corvette engines, and simply not available for our manual transmissions. I found that you can easily create your own magnetic drain plugs with just a few dollars in parts. First go to radioshack and get some small rare earth magnets (catalog number 64-1895). One package has two magnets. Next either pull your current drain plugs out of

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The IPC display, the 20-character, vacuum florescent screen above the steering column that says "Corvette by Chevrolet" every time you turn on the key is a powerful device. DIY Service Techs are going to be most interested in the LPG�s ability to show diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) for all the modules that transmit them.. The "diagnostic display" mode is entered with the following Procedure: Page 8-500 Turn on the ignition but don't start the

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The Pro Flow+ came with everything needed in one big box. The ABS shroud is OEM quality with a textured finish and smooth rounded edges. The instructions are excellent and even include a template for cutting your radiator shroud. The kit also includes a K&N filter, recharge kit and all the clamps and screws needed. The filter on the Pro Flow+ clamps right to the MAF so no leakage of unfiltered air into the engine

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