My progress...
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Drifting
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From: South Florida
My progress...
well waxed the killer today then changed the oil and filter used Mobil 1 and a fram filter#3980...was very easy, then sprayed some simple green around the engine compartment.
while at walmart I also picked up a fuel filter#3727 was only like $10 bucks. air filter was new a K&N, but looked like it needs to be oiled..
I saw some grease fittings that I need to tackle tomorrow..how many are there and where?
Also how hard to change fuel filter on these bad boys? is there a link or something so I can read on it before doing it? Thanks.
while at walmart I also picked up a fuel filter#3727 was only like $10 bucks. air filter was new a K&N, but looked like it needs to be oiled..
I saw some grease fittings that I need to tackle tomorrow..how many are there and where?
Also how hard to change fuel filter on these bad boys? is there a link or something so I can read on it before doing it? Thanks.
Last edited by Mr.SOONTOBECORVETTE; Aug 1, 2006 at 05:58 PM.
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St. Jude Donor '15
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Don't forget: there was a post in one of your threads about FSM and Helm, Inc. manuals. Very helpful for the DIY like yourself. At the least, it lets you ask intelligent questions that the FSM's don't answer.
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
Easy to replace the filter it is on the passenger side of the Vette behind a plate, they come off with 10mm socket. Don't remember what size the filter ends are but make sure you back up the nut on the filter so you have no problems in the long run with twisted parts.
As far as the lube fittings not sure where all are located but start at one front wheel and do a complete inspection and lube each zerk fitting accordingly then move to the others. Don't know if your u-joint have zerks or not you'll have to check!
Thanks,Matt
As far as the lube fittings not sure where all are located but start at one front wheel and do a complete inspection and lube each zerk fitting accordingly then move to the others. Don't know if your u-joint have zerks or not you'll have to check!
Thanks,Matt
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From: San Jose Pat Tillman - American Hero
Originally Posted by Mr.SOONTOBECORVETTE
well waxed the killer today then changed the oil and filter used Mobil 1 and a fram filter#3980...was very easy, then sprayed some simple green around the engine compartment.
while at walmart I also picked up a fuel filter#3727 was only like $10 bucks. air filter was new a K&N, but looked like it needs to be oiled..
I saw some grease fittings that I need to tackle tomorrow..how many are there and where?
Also how hard to change fuel filter on these bad boys? is there a link or something so I can read on it before doing it? Thanks.
while at walmart I also picked up a fuel filter#3727 was only like $10 bucks. air filter was new a K&N, but looked like it needs to be oiled..
I saw some grease fittings that I need to tackle tomorrow..how many are there and where?
Also how hard to change fuel filter on these bad boys? is there a link or something so I can read on it before doing it? Thanks.
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Drifting
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From: South Florida
Originally Posted by Perfusion
Sounds like a good afternoon! Maybe at your next oil change, consider a K&N or Wix (or just a plain ol' ACDelco) oil filter. The FRAMs have some shakey reviews here and there. I'm sure you're fine for now, but I wouldn't make a habit of using them.
Melting Slicks
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From: Austin Texas
Originally Posted by Mr.SOONTOBECORVETTE
Hmmmmmmm interesting I didn't know..I have always used fram on my everyday cars and no problems. I guess with the vette its different?
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Here is a site on filters:
http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilters.html
Careful with the Simple Green, it can etch metal. Also be careful with over oiling the K&N, the extra oil can cake sensors. Zerks, mine has six all in front.
http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilters.html
Careful with the Simple Green, it can etch metal. Also be careful with over oiling the K&N, the extra oil can cake sensors. Zerks, mine has six all in front.
Le Mans Master
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From: Woodstock Georgia
Zerks (grease fittings) are both tie rod ends, upper and lower ball joints on both sides and the lower one is real PITA to reach. Gas filter is also PITA on mine as it is between right side cat and the frame--guess they could not have found a harder place to reach. Congrats again!!
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Burning Brakes
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You may want to read my old thread and be careful about what fuel filter you use... http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...lter+purolator -- Good luck with Walmart.
