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Old Apr 7, 2017 | 03:58 PM
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I have a 1990 C4 roadster with a limited edition paint job ~ 800 both coupe and roadster(original: Code 9080) that leaks oil really bad. It is 27 years old with the original seals, gaskets,etc. I'd like the engine pulled and all the gaskets, seals, etc replaced. Who is the best place to use? The car only has 70K original miles
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Old Apr 7, 2017 | 04:01 PM
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Anyone have a recommendation?
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Old Apr 7, 2017 | 05:32 PM
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It is a fairly large planet, could you tell us about where you live it would help some. where I live in PA I would recommend Stiely's Garage in Trevorton, PA. Chances are you never heard of him, or the podunk town I live in.
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Old Apr 7, 2017 | 06:01 PM
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That shop around the corner, you know, by Joes place. I heard they are really good with C4's and cheap!
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Old Apr 7, 2017 | 07:27 PM
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I'm a little curious what the limited edition paint job has to do with repairing an oil leak.
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Old Apr 7, 2017 | 08:36 PM
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You have already scared him
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Old Apr 7, 2017 | 11:54 PM
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It is a fairly large planet, could you tell us about where you live it would help some. where I live in PA I would recommend Stiely's Garage in Trevorton, PA. Chances are you never heard of him, or the podunk town I live in.
Sorry, I live in Houston, Tx
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I'm a little curious what the limited edition paint job has to do with repairing an oil leak.
Nothing. It's a rare enough car that I want to keep it.
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Old Apr 8, 2017 | 12:11 AM
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Without a location, no idea where to send you. Perhaps it might be easier to help if you put your location in the profile. If you are near Decatur IN, Lingenfetler. If you are near the Twin Cities, Hitech Motorsport.
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Gas Monkey Garage - let Aaron fix it if he's still there - maybe the car will be on TV!!
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Old Apr 8, 2017 | 12:49 PM
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Just pull the engine and put in a new crate motor...It will probably be cheaper 'cause once your in there changin' gaskets and stuff you might as well freshin' it up a bit.
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Old Apr 8, 2017 | 01:47 PM
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If you are capable of doing a little detective work and can figure out where the oil leak or leaks are coming from you may save yourself some money. Something like an oil pan gasket, valve cover gasket etc... Can fairly easily be done with the engine in the car. If you prefer to have the engine taken out that's fine but I would hate for you to pull the engine just for something like a leaking valve cover gasket... Its your call though.
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I'd degrease the entire engine and the bottom if it were me. Dump 3 times the amount of recommended dye, drive and see with a black light
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Old Apr 8, 2017 | 05:41 PM
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agree with mittz and ak.
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Old Apr 8, 2017 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by dorri732
I'm a little curious what the limited edition paint job has to do with repairing an oil leak.
The "limited edition" color (WA9080 or RPO 25U) is Steel Blue Metallic and was just one of 10 colors that was available for 1990. Wasn't that popular of a selection but it was not a "limited production".
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is it me, or does anyone else smell a ?
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Why don't you join the local Corvette club to help you.
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