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I dunno if you're in the TX area, but if you are there's a Vette show going on this Saturday- actually bringing my 94 out there for the first time! Would be a great place to get some advice on her if you're in this area
I dunno if you're in the TX area, but if you are there's a Vette show going on this Saturday- actually bringing my 94 out there for the first time! Would be a great place to get some advice on her if you're in this area
WOW that is a gorgeous car! Lucky you! Thanks for putting up the fine pictures.
Great suggestions here, especially about replacing all the fluids. When you "drive it around the block," are you running it long enough to get the engine up to full temp for at least 10 minutes? This is important, as frequent short trips can eventually lead to other problems. These cars were made to be driven. While it's not necessary to rack up many thousands of miles, be sure to get it nice and hot at least once per month, including a good throttling Mine runs noticeably smoother and stronger when it is driven regularly.
WOW that is a gorgeous car! Lucky you! Thanks for putting up the fine pictures.
Great suggestions here, especially about replacing all the fluids. When you "drive it around the block," are you running it long enough to get the engine up to full temp for at least 10 minutes? This is important, as frequent short trips can eventually lead to other problems. These cars were made to be driven. While it's not necessary to rack up many thousands of miles, be sure to get it nice and hot at least once per month, including a good throttling Mine runs noticeably smoother and stronger when it is driven regularly.
My current procedure to driving the car is....start and let idle for 5-10 minutes, the around the block and when i say block it's probably 2 miles worth and on the back side of that block i have no problem using the throttle. currently its not at my house but when here all fluids will be changed.but first order are tires.The ones on now are flat spotted after 23 years and they ride like rocks lol
Whoo hoo! Early BLACK C4! The proper color with an oh so nice tail.
Definitely chase the tranny fluid leak, or at a minimum check the fluid regularly.
The issue is hopefully the gasket deciding it's old. Not hard to replace, but the annoyance factor is a little higher than I'd like (yeah, I just did it, still need to clean my floor).
One extra bit I learned the hard way, make sure to check all the PCV hoses and valves, they need to be tight. Any spongish, replace.
Last from me, check the idle screw on the throttle body. I doubt it, but if someone removed the lock material to adjust, they may have forgotten to put a lock nut or something to hold the screw where it is! Another lesson learned the hard way!
Very nice car! I guess my question is why did people back in the 80's buy these cars and never drive them? I bought my 96 last year with 27,000 miles. That's like 2,700 miles a year. I just think it is crazy. Dan
This question has been asked many times, by many people.... Gotta remember, back in the day when these cars were new, they were unique, and expensive. They were also probably a second or third car for most families. The miles stay low that way. I know I have always used mine as a weekend driver. Not allot of miles get put on my cars because of this. In my case, my company supplies me a vehicle and my wife has her own vehicle.... that leaves the Vette to sit allot... just the way it goes.
Nice!! I just came into an '88 with 29K on it and thought I did well (I did) but compared to your's....and like you, I had to change the alternator (after having to be towed home). Moving onto the radiator (hoses, cap & thermostat) next. Good luck with it!
soory how you got the car, but you got a good one. Welcome, Where you from?
Thanks for the comment, I'm in a little town south of Nashville TN (Spring Hill TN) home to the GM plant that produces the Cadillac XT5 and the GMC Arcadia. That's our claim to fame lol
Update: finally got the car to my house, changed oil, transmission fluid & filter. New plugs and wires, (passenger side was an absolute bitch!) new air filter. Next week will replace fuel pump and look at injectors, new tires arrive tomorrow. Its great to be a Corvette owner love driving it. Any tips on what to use to clean the mildew black spots?
Update: finally got the car to my house, changed oil, transmission fluid & filter. New plugs and wires, (passenger side was an absolute bitch!) new air filter. Next week will replace fuel pump and look at injectors, new tires arrive tomorrow. Its great to be a Corvette owner love driving it. Any tips on what to use to clean the mildew black spots?[img]https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/80-
Simple green.
Spray it on a spot that is not too obvious just to make sure, but I have used it for decades on my cars.
04-18-2018, 08:34 PM
Mine runs noticeably smoother and stronger when it is driven regularly.
