Roger
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From: Seattle Washington
Go to the top of he forum page and you will find a selection called forums. Click on this and it will give you options as to regional forums in your area.
However, your question might be generic to all of us on the forum. So, go ahead and ask and we may be able to help you.
JW
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From: Great Barrington Massachusetts
Roger,
Go to the top of he forum page and you will find a selection called forums. Click on this and it will give you options as to regional forums in your area.
However, your question might be generic to all of us on the forum. So, go ahead and ask and we may be able to help you.
JW
Go to the top of he forum page and you will find a selection called forums. Click on this and it will give you options as to regional forums in your area.
However, your question might be generic to all of us on the forum. So, go ahead and ask and we may be able to help you.
JW
Other than regular maintenance it has been problem free. Did replace the water pump 3 years ago.
Present concern: 2 weeks ago traveled about 75miles. Stopped for several
hours. On our return home the service light went on. After, about another 20 miles the check coolant light went on. Knowing that opening the cap was impossible, because of the pressure we continued home. Let car set for a couple of days. Checked the coolant. It was way down. Brought the car to
the repair shop. I was told that a sensor was needed. Let them go ahead
and repair the car. When I picked it up, I was told that the sensor wire just needed to be cleaned and it was all set to go.
Started out again and after another 75 miles the service soon light appeared. We diceded to return home. When having to slow down it would no idle. I had to put it in neutral. When, I again went to the shop they again said it was the sensor. What should I do?
Thank You
Roger Belanger
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From: Seattle Washington
Roger,
Could be any number of things. What sensor is the mechanic referring to? First thing I would do is pull the dip stick and see if your oil looks milky. Hope others chime in with their thoughts. Did you notice what the temp gage was reading while this was going on?
JW
Could be any number of things. What sensor is the mechanic referring to? First thing I would do is pull the dip stick and see if your oil looks milky. Hope others chime in with their thoughts. Did you notice what the temp gage was reading while this was going on?
JW
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From: Great Barrington Massachusetts
Roger
Sir,
I checked the oil stick and found no milky color, but when I looked in the engine oil fill cap I could not find any oil. I put my finger in and still found no oil. I used a flashlight. How could the dip stick indicate there is enough oil and no oil is found in the well? I will check on what sensor needs to be changed. I was told that the gas tank would have to be lowered to get to it
though. I will admit I know very little about how things work in the corvette, but seems they don't either.
Roger
I checked the oil stick and found no milky color, but when I looked in the engine oil fill cap I could not find any oil. I put my finger in and still found no oil. I used a flashlight. How could the dip stick indicate there is enough oil and no oil is found in the well? I will check on what sensor needs to be changed. I was told that the gas tank would have to be lowered to get to it
though. I will admit I know very little about how things work in the corvette, but seems they don't either.
Roger
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Roger,
There is no sensor, that I know of, that you would have to pull the gas tank to get to. If the service engine light came on it should set a code to tell what's wrong. If you have a FSM you can pull the code yourself, if not take it to a auto parts store (Auto-Zone or Advance Auto) they will pull the code free.
Bob
There is no sensor, that I know of, that you would have to pull the gas tank to get to. If the service engine light came on it should set a code to tell what's wrong. If you have a FSM you can pull the code yourself, if not take it to a auto parts store (Auto-Zone or Advance Auto) they will pull the code free.
Bob
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From: Seattle Washington
Roger,
There is no sensor in your gas tank causing your problem and the only sensor in your tank does not require dropping it. It's hard to determine if you have oil in your heads by looking in the filler. Start your car and check for oil pressure on your gage. Should be 50 to 60 PSI when cold. You need a new mechanic.
There is no sensor in your gas tank causing your problem and the only sensor in your tank does not require dropping it. It's hard to determine if you have oil in your heads by looking in the filler. Start your car and check for oil pressure on your gage. Should be 50 to 60 PSI when cold. You need a new mechanic.
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7th Gear
Joined: Jun 2016
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From: Great Barrington Massachusetts
Roger,
There is no sensor, that I know of, that you would have to pull the gas tank to get to. If the service engine light came on it should set a code to tell what's wrong. If you have a FSM you can pull the code yourself, if not take it to a auto parts store (Auto-Zone or Advance Auto) they will pull the code free.
Bob
There is no sensor, that I know of, that you would have to pull the gas tank to get to. If the service engine light came on it should set a code to tell what's wrong. If you have a FSM you can pull the code yourself, if not take it to a auto parts store (Auto-Zone or Advance Auto) they will pull the code free.
Bob
Will check on everything.
Be Back on Tuesday.
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St. Jude Donor '16-'17-'18,'19
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Go to the top of the forum page and place your curser on Forums. Drop down to regional events and pick the North East Section. Suggest you use the Title of "Help". State your problem again and ask for help finding a good C-4 Mechanic in your area. Good luck and make sure you let us know the results.
JW
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Sir,
I checked the oil stick and found no milky color, but when I looked in the engine oil fill cap I could not find any oil. I put my finger in and still found no oil. I used a flashlight. How could the dip stick indicate there is enough oil and no oil is found in the well? Roger
I checked the oil stick and found no milky color, but when I looked in the engine oil fill cap I could not find any oil. I put my finger in and still found no oil. I used a flashlight. How could the dip stick indicate there is enough oil and no oil is found in the well? Roger
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