Drinks Around To All
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Drinks Around To All
I want to truly thank all of the members who took the time to help me
with my corvette issue. I was definitely at my wits end. And I really got to learn a lot about the value of interest groups and my car.
My original post was about replacing everything from the rooter to the tooter. And it seems I did. After replace everything connected to the throttle body system (TPS, IAC, MAF found out the after market MAF was defective, BURN OFF RELAYS, FUEL PUMP RELAYS, FUEL FILTER) my car would start and run only when I disconnected the MAF and the TPS. When my car would start and run without those components, I foolishly discounted and accepted a low fuel pressure 25 - 30 pounds. So as you guys can tell, I walked away from my sweet corvette for a couple weeks. And came back and decided to go All In (a poker players term for putting everything in), and shell out another $75.00 on a fuel pump. What could be the worst thing that could happen right. Went out to Napa. Installed it. And BAM, MY BABY STARTED RIGHT UP. I connected all the components and let that sweet thing run for almost 45 minutes. I can't wait. Cause tomorrow after I get of work, she goes for a spin thru the neighborhood. To stop the neighbors from asking that pesky question, (with a hater's sneer...) "WHERE'S YOUR VETT". Now again its in their face, where the Corvette Forum says it should be.
Again thanks All
with my corvette issue. I was definitely at my wits end. And I really got to learn a lot about the value of interest groups and my car.
My original post was about replacing everything from the rooter to the tooter. And it seems I did. After replace everything connected to the throttle body system (TPS, IAC, MAF found out the after market MAF was defective, BURN OFF RELAYS, FUEL PUMP RELAYS, FUEL FILTER) my car would start and run only when I disconnected the MAF and the TPS. When my car would start and run without those components, I foolishly discounted and accepted a low fuel pressure 25 - 30 pounds. So as you guys can tell, I walked away from my sweet corvette for a couple weeks. And came back and decided to go All In (a poker players term for putting everything in), and shell out another $75.00 on a fuel pump. What could be the worst thing that could happen right. Went out to Napa. Installed it. And BAM, MY BABY STARTED RIGHT UP. I connected all the components and let that sweet thing run for almost 45 minutes. I can't wait. Cause tomorrow after I get of work, she goes for a spin thru the neighborhood. To stop the neighbors from asking that pesky question, (with a hater's sneer...) "WHERE'S YOUR VETT". Now again its in their face, where the Corvette Forum says it should be.
Again thanks All
Le Mans Master
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I remember that thread. Glad you got it going.
I agree that this forum is about the best source of information for these cars, I've found. The Factory Service Manual is still a must have, but even it can get a little vague, or overly technical at times. That's when the 'been there, done that' wisdom of the forum becomes priceless.
I agree that this forum is about the best source of information for these cars, I've found. The Factory Service Manual is still a must have, but even it can get a little vague, or overly technical at times. That's when the 'been there, done that' wisdom of the forum becomes priceless.
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Joined: Apr 2013
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From: Dayton Ohio
I want to truly thank all of the members who took the time to help me
with my corvette issue. I was definitely at my wits end. And I really got to learn a lot about the value of interest groups and my car.
My original post was about replacing everything from the rooter to the tooter. And it seems I did. After replace everything connected to the throttle body system (TPS, IAC, MAF found out the after market MAF was defective, BURN OFF RELAYS, FUEL PUMP RELAYS, FUEL FILTER) my car would start and run only when I disconnected the MAF and the TPS. When my car would start and run without those components, I foolishly discounted and accepted a low fuel pressure 25 - 30 pounds. So as you guys can tell, I walked away from my sweet corvette for a couple weeks. And came back and decided to go All In (a poker players term for putting everything in), and shell out another $75.00 on a fuel pump. What could be the worst thing that could happen right. Went out to Napa. Installed it. And BAM, MY BABY STARTED RIGHT UP. I connected all the components and let that sweet thing run for almost 45 minutes. I can't wait. Cause tomorrow after I get of work, she goes for a spin thru the neighborhood. To stop the neighbors from asking that pesky question, (with a hater's sneer...) "WHERE'S YOUR VETT". Now again its in their face, where the Corvette Forum says it should be.
Again thanks All
with my corvette issue. I was definitely at my wits end. And I really got to learn a lot about the value of interest groups and my car.
My original post was about replacing everything from the rooter to the tooter. And it seems I did. After replace everything connected to the throttle body system (TPS, IAC, MAF found out the after market MAF was defective, BURN OFF RELAYS, FUEL PUMP RELAYS, FUEL FILTER) my car would start and run only when I disconnected the MAF and the TPS. When my car would start and run without those components, I foolishly discounted and accepted a low fuel pressure 25 - 30 pounds. So as you guys can tell, I walked away from my sweet corvette for a couple weeks. And came back and decided to go All In (a poker players term for putting everything in), and shell out another $75.00 on a fuel pump. What could be the worst thing that could happen right. Went out to Napa. Installed it. And BAM, MY BABY STARTED RIGHT UP. I connected all the components and let that sweet thing run for almost 45 minutes. I can't wait. Cause tomorrow after I get of work, she goes for a spin thru the neighborhood. To stop the neighbors from asking that pesky question, (with a hater's sneer...) "WHERE'S YOUR VETT". Now again its in their face, where the Corvette Forum says it should be.
Again thanks All
I didn't help you so I guess there is no booze for me!
However, I am glad you got it worked out and I echo your sentiment about the value of the men and women in this forum. I cannot count the number of times I have had an issue resolved simply by reading the threads. There are some really smart people out there and I am glad they share their time here!Thanks for that!
Jeff
