1987 4+3 Clutch Problem?
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1987 4+3 Clutch Problem?
Hi,
I own a 1987 L98, Z52 "4+3" Coupe with 62k miles. To make a long story short, the Vette was running great when I ended up being hospitalized and then into a nursing home/rehab facility while I regained the use of my legs.
The Vette was SUPPOSED to have been stored in a barn for the 2+ years I was not around. In reality, it sat at my friends house, uncovered, for the entire time.
As I stated, the car was running great when it was "parked", but when I was informed that it never made it to storage, I went and tried to start it. The first thing I noticed was the clutch pedal was all the way to the floor, so I didn't mess with it.
I spoke to a couple of guys at NAPA and VIP auto parts and they said that it "probably" was a leak in the hydraulic clutch line?
Anyone have any thoughts?
I trully do not know how to fix anything "big" on a vehicle (I CAN make 'em look nice thought! LOL)
Also, I need a new rear "Y" pipe and a muffler. Should I just get those two items or should I get a new exhaust? I like the sound of the Corsa, what do you all think?
Thanks again!
Bob
I own a 1987 L98, Z52 "4+3" Coupe with 62k miles. To make a long story short, the Vette was running great when I ended up being hospitalized and then into a nursing home/rehab facility while I regained the use of my legs.
The Vette was SUPPOSED to have been stored in a barn for the 2+ years I was not around. In reality, it sat at my friends house, uncovered, for the entire time.
As I stated, the car was running great when it was "parked", but when I was informed that it never made it to storage, I went and tried to start it. The first thing I noticed was the clutch pedal was all the way to the floor, so I didn't mess with it.
I spoke to a couple of guys at NAPA and VIP auto parts and they said that it "probably" was a leak in the hydraulic clutch line?
Anyone have any thoughts?
I trully do not know how to fix anything "big" on a vehicle (I CAN make 'em look nice thought! LOL)
Also, I need a new rear "Y" pipe and a muffler. Should I just get those two items or should I get a new exhaust? I like the sound of the Corsa, what do you all think?
Thanks again!
Bob
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