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Old Jul 15, 2006 | 11:16 AM
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I just cant catch any kind of break. The vette just poped a clutch line at the rubber hose part. Right when we thought we had the problem licked, we went to bleed the system and POP there goes the line. We think this is what was causeing all the problems and that the rubber line was ballooning until it burst. On a lighter note, I am glad it happened at the shop and not on the road. So it wont be until monday at the earliest that my car will be done. So far I have mustered up $3,900 worth of repairs in the last 6 months!!!! I am broke and with a kid due in three weeks I am still trying to finagle how I am going to pay for the repair. I still owe about $500
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Anyway, here are some pics of the engine and exhaust system



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Old Jul 15, 2006 | 11:45 AM
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Looks Good

Good luck with the repairs and financing. I know it can be frustrating but it's all worth it when you're

I've got 4K in repairs in mine this summer too.

Gary

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Old Jul 15, 2006 | 11:47 AM
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Thanks, at least I know I am not alone now. Thats 3" pipe under the car. I likey...it sounds MEAN!
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Old Jul 15, 2006 | 11:57 AM
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looks great, i know how you feel with the $$$. it'll all work out
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Old Jul 15, 2006 | 12:01 PM
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No smog in your town?
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Old Jul 15, 2006 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by redwing76
No smog in your town?
Its a 85. Most states dont care with the older ones. GA is one of those states. So is NC and PA. If the car is this old the guy doing the inspection dont even take a second look at it.
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