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Old Sep 17, 2024 | 08:23 PM
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For the first time in 21 years, my 1989 Convertible C4's motor came to life, today! I'm ecstatic!
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Old Sep 17, 2024 | 08:54 PM
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Sounds prime for an episode of Vice Grip Garage
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To what do you credit this resurrection?
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Got a picture to look at your beauty!
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New Rochester fuel injectors, battery, oil change and filter, AC Delco rapidfire 5 spark plugs, new fuel pump, new fuel filter, and a good scrub of the fuel tank.
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As soon as I get it off the jacks.
Still detailing and tuning up. Adjusted fuel pressure to 39# running. New Throttle Position sensor to .54 volts. New IAC.
Removing smog pump and bypassing throttle valve heat.

Still need to do the transmission and differential.
Drain and refill cooling system
New tires.
New convertible top.
Wish I could afford new wheels, but that will have to wait.

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No vice grips were injured in the making of this film.

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Wish I had kept my 1969 427 L72 convertible.

Probably worth $500,000 today.
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