C3 Myths
Jun 6, 2008 | 02:44 PM
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C3 Myths
I have experienced some pain by going with some advise. 99% of the advise is accurate. That leaves the 1% that spanks me.. Anyone have any that could save some future trouble.
Heres one I learned the hard way...
A Torker II intake will fit under a stock big block hood.
It didnt on mine!!!!!
Any others..
Jun 6, 2008 | 03:03 PM
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From: Goshen NY
Replacing the brake booster is easy.
Jun 6, 2008 | 03:08 PM
Drifting
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From: Hamilton NJ
Installing a heat shield on your original Delco starter will eliminate heat-soak.
Jun 6, 2008 | 03:10 PM
Safety Car
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doing anything on a C3 is easy
Miles
Jun 6, 2008 | 03:26 PM
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randommj
doing anything on a C3 is easy
Miles
glassman74
Jun 6, 2008 | 03:26 PM
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It's made of fiberglass so it can't rust.
Jun 6, 2008 | 03:36 PM
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You can install spark plug wires with no problem.
Jun 6, 2008 | 03:48 PM
Drifting
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
Wuttin
Installing a heat shield on your original Delco starter will eliminate heat-soak.
been there done that - I'm now on my 3rd starter in two years trying to find one that will last like my original - stay away from:
Delco Remy (a.k.a. - Worldwide)
Now trying an ACDelco - verdict is still out on this one since I have had a long road trip yet.
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Jun 6, 2008 | 03:55 PM
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jovo14
Replacing the brake booster is easy.
Amen...
Its really impossible. But somehow it gets done.
Jun 6, 2008 | 04:19 PM
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Jun 6, 2008 | 04:37 PM
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All guys that drive C3s are nice guys...
Jun 6, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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All guys that drive C3s are nice guys...
Or old and rich...
Jun 6, 2008 | 04:43 PM
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From: Kalamazoo Mi
"the A arm bushings are "not all that bad" to replace"....... hahahah sure....
Jun 6, 2008 | 04:44 PM
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From: Glen Allen (Richmond) Virginia
If you do a complete frame off.....your car will never brake down again.
Jun 6, 2008 | 04:51 PM
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That all corvette drivers will give you a wave. I have been snubbed 95% of the time I wave. I am ready to start thowing the bird instead.
Jun 6, 2008 | 05:11 PM
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Jun 6, 2008 | 05:13 PM
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C-3 E Brakes are an easy fix! (ya Right!)
Jun 6, 2008 | 05:14 PM
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Merlinhaggard
Or old and rich...
I'm neither. There goes that theory.
BTW, the brake booster
was easy and a heat shield did solve my starter heat soak problem. You guys are just doing it wrong.
Jun 6, 2008 | 05:21 PM
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Owning a vette is good for the marriage
Jun 6, 2008 | 05:33 PM
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wildchris
That all corvette drivers will give you a wave. I have been snubbed 95% of the time I wave. I am ready to start thowing the bird instead.
You might get a better response that way
C3 Myths
been there done that - I'm now on my 3rd starter in two years trying to find one that will last like my original - stay away from:
