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instead of purchasing a \”strut rod knocker\” tool and having to wait for delivery,i have found that if you simply buy another nut that threads on the rod end and about a 1 1/2 inch bolt(length) of the same diameter,one can achieve the same results. simply,put your new nut 1/2 way on the rod and […] More »

The C5 Corvette comes with Platinum Tip “100,000 Mile” AC -Delco Plugs. It also comes with about 7mm, carbon resistor based, plug wires. To me the C5 LS1 deserves better SPARK PLUGS: I chose to go with NGK TR55 Solid Copper Core plugs. I got them from my local O-Reilly Parts store. They are only […] More »

(The story with pictures is located at: http://www.corvetteforum.net/c4/marcho/rack/rack_replace.html The following is the text from that link) This will attempt to guide you through replacing the rack & pinion unit on your Corvette. Step 1: Jack up front end and place on jackstands. Remove two front tires. (oh, yeah, the hood is up, too. That\’s something […] More »

I just completed replacing my steering wheel on a budget. I have a 85 with tilt and telescopic. I installed a grant wheel with the hub adapter for under $40.00, I used the hub adapter for up to 1989 Cadilac without telecopic wheel their part # 3196. Advance auto parts is nice enough to loan […] More »

Here is a how-to primer for installing a shift knob on a C5 Corvette. The knob used in this example is the Phantom Shift Knob with the Kung-Fu… er… Pistol Grip and C5 logo available from Mid America Designs. The cost was $49.95 less 15% since it was ordered at Chevy Vette Fest in Chicago […] More »

The first picture shows the driver’s side, “Start to remove”, position. The visor is down like you would put it, to block the sun from coming in the windshield. Stick the correct size screwdriver into the slot, on the bezel ring, as shown. Rotate the sun visor counterclockwise, towards the driver’s side window. When you […] More »

This tech tip is for those of you who, like me, are sick of having water, dirt, dust, etc. accumulate around the edges of our C5\’s tail lights. After trying a few things, I found that a silicone rubber door gasket did the trick. The product is made by \”M-D Building Products\” and called \”Tear […] More »