TRACKMAN2

getin the c5 ready for vir .. any tips? what are the usual suspects...

wallyman424

all the brake caliper/bracket bolts. swaybar endlink bolts. might also be good to check the upper and lower control arm ball joints.

Miaugi

...plus a through look under the hood for any leaks, make sure the battery is tight, depending on mileage take a good look at the belt and tensioner (if either of these fail, no more power steering....never a good thing). Then the usual, fresh brake fluid, pads and a bleed. Not unlike your C4.

Have fun...be safe!

tjZ06

The 3 bolts holding the hub to the spindle. Including me, I know of at least 3 C5 guys that have had them loosen up. If you find them loose at all I'd pull them out all the way, wire brush 'em good and clean, use some brake cleaner and a pipe cleaner or something to clean the female side, then put a s-ton of locktite on them and reinstall/torque.

It's said the coolant overflow tanks crack a lot, I haven't had that issue (knock on wood) but it's worth a quick look.

If it's never had column lock removed, get rid of that!

Also read this over: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=984927

-TJ

TRACKMAN2

thanks guys,, colum lock ditched last spring!!

TRACKMAN2

funny you should say that ....about the belt... it came off .. the last time out.. i noticed it as i was going into turn one at nelson at about 90 mph ... boy thats a fun turn with no ps at 90.. i also learned it runs the waterpump .

freefall

lower control arm bushings too - they can push out for some metal-to-metal action.

Miaugi

That is funny....now that you survived it!

I'd still give up a waterpump in a heartbeat over PS going into a turn at 90!