How to Remove and Clean your Radiator by Lars Grimsrud SVE Automotive Restoration Musclecar, Collector & Exotic Auto Repair & Restoration Broomfield, CO Rev. B 6-19-00 This tech paper will discuss the removal, exterior cleaning, and installation of the radiator on a 1985 L98 C4 Corvette. Other years are very similar in procedure, and utilize […] More »

Due to several e-mail inquiries, here are the instructions for removing the power antenna motor for service BEFORE installing a new antenna mast on 1992-1996 Corvettes. Many owners (myself included) have tried in vain to simply install a new antenna ribbon without inspecting the motor first for broken sections of the old one. The usual […] More »

How to Repair & Rebuild your Alternator by Lars Grimsrud SVE Automotive Restoration Musclecar, Collector & Exotic Auto Repair & Restoration Broomfield, CO This tech paper will discuss the disassembly, diagnostics, and repair of GM Delco alternators used after 1971, and specifically discuss the alternators used from 1971 to 1988. Alternators used after 1988 are […] More »

How to Repair & Refinish Interior Plastic Pieces by Lars Grimsrud SVE Automotive Restoration Musclecar, Collector & Exotic Auto Repair & Restoration Broomfield, CO Rev. New 5-7-01 Having seen some pretty rough-looking ‘Vette interiors, and some rougher-looking ‘Vette interior repair & refinish jobs, I thought I’d put together a little how-to on making your black […] More »

This subject comes up often in the Tech section so I decided to share my experience as a tech tip. The CS-130 alternator used in many L98 C4 Vettes is famous for its abily to selfdestruct unexpectedly. Many have dreamed about better alt. There is one: CS-144 used in ZR-1\’s (124Amp) and in the very […] More »

How to Replace Your Front Brakes by Lars Grimsrud SVE Automotive Restoration Musclecar, Collector & Exotic Auto Repair & Restoration Broomfield, CO This tech paper will discuss the replacement of the front brake pads and rotors on the C-4 Corvettes. This paper deals specifically with the ’84 – ’87 model years, and applies generally to […] More »

How to Replace your Waterpump & Timing Chain by Lars Grimsrud SVE Automotive Restoration Musclecar, Collector & Exotic Auto Repair & Restoration Broomfield, CO Rev. B 6-15-00 This tech paper will discuss the replacement of the waterpump and the timing chain & gears on a 1985 L98 (“regular” Chevy 350) C4 Corvette. Other years are […] More »