What Broke on Your C3 This Week?
07-07-2017, 09:37 AM
#21
Burning Brakes
NOTHING, I have walked away from it for a few months.
I have half the valve stems seals replaced and the Tranny pan gasket replaced.
I need to do something else for a while. No incentive to get it done.
Need to check the timing chain before putting the plugs back in.
Not planning on driving it this year, too many other projects creeping up.
I have half the valve stems seals replaced and the Tranny pan gasket replaced.
I need to do something else for a while. No incentive to get it done.
Need to check the timing chain before putting the plugs back in.
Not planning on driving it this year, too many other projects creeping up.
07-07-2017, 01:04 PM
#23
Team Owner
Just found that a seal in the P/S pump has 'gone South' and that most of the fluid has drained out on the floor. Gotta get up the motivation for digging out that hidden POS so I can rebuild it. The P/S pump has got to be one of the most difficult removals in a C3.
At least, there are no problems with the hoses, control valve, or power cylinder which I rebuilt several years ago!!
At least, there are no problems with the hoses, control valve, or power cylinder which I rebuilt several years ago!!
Last edited by 7T1vette; 07-07-2017 at 01:05 PM.
07-07-2017, 06:56 PM
#26
Instructor
Didn't happen this week, but about six weeks ago second gear in my THM 350 decided to go away for no particular reason and ended up having the transmission rebuilt and a shift kit installed since it was apart. That made my wallet a little lighter to the tune of $1300.00. But now the transmission shifts great and feels like it probably did 39 years ago when it left the factory. I'm now waiting for the next adventure with this car but I love my 78 Pace Car!
07-07-2017, 10:37 PM
#27
Team Owner
My wallet broke, I just ordered 1480 inner and outer axles to handle the new levels of horsepower! 
07-12-2017, 11:13 AM
#28
Racer
Put my t tops on first time since February, turned on the A/C rolled up the windows went to pick up cole slaw at KFC for the afternoon BBQ rolled down driver window to pay and then pressed the window switch and Nothing!! Love that Car!
07-18-2017, 12:05 PM
#31
Getting gas at the pump. Car won't start. Dead battery. Called my wife for some jumper cables. She arrives , gives me a jump.
A woman at the other pump said to me , isn't nice when your wife bails you out.
A woman at the other pump said to me , isn't nice when your wife bails you out.
07-18-2017, 01:25 PM
#32
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07-18-2017, 02:36 PM
#33
Le Mans Master
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Aren't people hell? My wife would have brought me a floor jack if I needed it.
Last edited by Street Rat; 07-18-2017 at 02:38 PM.
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07-18-2017, 04:22 PM
#34
Instructor
Passenger side power window stopped working and lights dimmed when you tried it. Took the door panel off and realized that the wires were routed between motor and sharp edge of access hole. When the window hits the bottom stop the motor flexes inboard and wore through the wire insulation over time. Easy fix this time but it's always something.
07-18-2017, 04:33 PM
#35
Melting Slicks
The engine block. Cylinder wall decided to crack allowing water into the oil. And oil into the cylinder. None of it good.
so much for freshening up a 45 yr old block.
so much for freshening up a 45 yr old block.
07-19-2017, 12:45 AM
#37
Pro
A couple of days ago, close to home, thank God, clutch pedal went to the floor. Nursed it home. Turned out top linkage rod, from pedal, snapped in two. What a beatch to get out!!! Waiting for parts.
