problem is, after you finish the last item, it's time to start over. 
Winter C4 work
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Instructor
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From: Dunkirk Md
Winter C4 work
I own a 1985 C4 Below are some of my winter projects some complete and some to do. If you have any questions on anything that was done please ask!
[B]Complete
[B]Complete
- valve cover gaskets
- Fuel regulator
- Vacuum lines
- Fuel injectors
- Rear Suspension Bushings
- Heater Core
- Electrical connectors Eng Harness
- New smog pump
- Complete new interior
- Front suspension bushings
- Ball Joints
- Tie Rod ends
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Instructor
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From: Dunkirk Md
Isn't it amazing how projects grow?
I have a 2 car garage, one side the C4 corvette the other side I am restoring a 1962 VW BUG. Wife has not complained yet!
I took a stab at rebuilding the ant that would not go up and down. It is very easy. According to the instructions it states "reach up and loosen the black **** and ant will drop out". If you have long skinny arms that works.
I removed the left tail light only 2 nuts, and it was right in in front of me. I also found the piece loose that the Black **** srews to. If I had to do it again I would do it the same way!
Last edited by agillings; Jan 13, 2015 at 10:14 AM.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Post Falls ID
I have bushings to replace. The car squeaks like an old pickup truck when I bounce over a bump.
I would complain about the VW in the garage (even though I have a Passat GLX), but then again, I worked on them as a kid for five years to put my wife through college. Then she ran off with one of her professors. But that's another story. Maybe it's why I don't like VWs any more.
I would complain about the VW in the garage (even though I have a Passat GLX), but then again, I worked on them as a kid for five years to put my wife through college. Then she ran off with one of her professors. But that's another story. Maybe it's why I don't like VWs any more.
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Instructor
Joined: Feb 2014
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From: Dunkirk Md
I have bushings to replace. The car squeaks like an old pickup truck when I bounce over a bump.
I would complain about the VW in the garage (even though I have a Passat GLX), but then again, I worked on them as a kid for five years to put my wife through college. Then she ran off with one of her professors. But that's another story. Maybe it's why I don't like VWs any more.
I would complain about the VW in the garage (even though I have a Passat GLX), but then again, I worked on them as a kid for five years to put my wife through college. Then she ran off with one of her professors. But that's another story. Maybe it's why I don't like VWs any more.
The VW is frame up restore. I has all the typical rust problems. If anyone here has done a restore they know what I am talking about.
Buy one of the kits from Corvette America it has all the bushings you need. No special tools needed except for a press for the front bushing replacement. I bought one from Harbor freight for only $129 on sale. I had to pick it up because the shipping was more than the price of the press. Its cheep but I don't do this for a living and it will do the job
Art
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Worked on the C4 today removed all parts on the drivers side front end. The bushings, ball joints and tie rod ends need replacing.
I noticed 2 other issues
- Cracked rubber on the drivers side spring retainer
- Leaking rack and pinion, cracked boot with PWR steering fluid dripping.
LOOKs like replacement time. I am happy that I have all apart and will have to take of some lines and 3 bolts to remove it.
As I said earlier it grows and grows
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From: Dunkirk Md
One of my wishes is a lift. I guess I should be happy with what I got.
Worked on the C4 today removed all parts on the drivers side front end. The bushings, ball joints and tie rod ends need replacing.
I noticed 2 other issues
LOOKs like replacement time. I am happy that I have all apart and will have to take of some lines and 3 bolts to remove it.
As I said earlier it grows and grows
Worked on the C4 today removed all parts on the drivers side front end. The bushings, ball joints and tie rod ends need replacing.
I noticed 2 other issues
- Cracked rubber on the drivers side spring retainer
- Leaking rack and pinion, cracked boot with PWR steering fluid dripping.
LOOKs like replacement time. I am happy that I have all apart and will have to take of some lines and 3 bolts to remove it.
As I said earlier it grows and grows
Today is Sunday I sneaked a couple of hours in the garage this morning.
I have removed all front end parts including the panels between the wheel wells and engine Bay( 3 on each side). I need to do a cleaning of over spray and dirt. I am real lucky this C4 came from Cal and there is no rust or grease build up. I should put some pic's up.
I removed the upper A frame got both bolts loose with no issues. The front bolt hits the serpentine belt tensioner. I cant get it back far enough to remove the A Frame. Has anyone seen this issue? I am sure the fix is to remove the tensioner
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From: Dunkirk Md
Today is Sunday I sneaked a couple of hours in the garage this morning.
I have removed all front end parts including the panels between the wheel wells and engine Bay( 3 on each side). I need to do a cleaning of over spray and dirt. I am real lucky this C4 came from Cal and there is no rust or grease build up. I should put some pic's up.
I removed the upper A frame got both bolts loose with no issues. The front bolt hits the serpentine belt tensioner. I cant get it back far enough to remove the A Frame. Has anyone seen this issue? I am sure the fix is to remove the tensioner
I have removed all front end parts including the panels between the wheel wells and engine Bay( 3 on each side). I need to do a cleaning of over spray and dirt. I am real lucky this C4 came from Cal and there is no rust or grease build up. I should put some pic's up.
I removed the upper A frame got both bolts loose with no issues. The front bolt hits the serpentine belt tensioner. I cant get it back far enough to remove the A Frame. Has anyone seen this issue? I am sure the fix is to remove the tensioner
Is there anyone else out there that would want to share what they are doing this winter to there C4's?
Racer
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 291
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From: Indianapolis
92-
Replace headlight gears for bronze ones (done yesterday actually)
Optispark (pending a couple nice days)
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replace broken gear under Passenger Sport so it moves forward and back again (pending)
88-
Replace Atari Dash lights with LEDs (pending)
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New Tires (Pending Spring)
Bleed brakes, and check front calipers (pending)
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 4,017
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From: Poughkeepsie New York
I spent fall/early winter breaking my car down for paint. Last weekend the car got picked up and now I have lots of hardware and parts to clean up/paint.
• 3.07 pumpkin to change a pinion seal on
• finish cleaning body moldings
• couple interior parts that need repair
• order hood emblem, hatch struts and weatherstripping
• if it gets back before spring I have stainless brake hoses to put on.
• think thats it...
• 3.07 pumpkin to change a pinion seal on
• finish cleaning body moldings
• couple interior parts that need repair
• order hood emblem, hatch struts and weatherstripping
• if it gets back before spring I have stainless brake hoses to put on.
• think thats it...
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Instructor
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 145
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From: Dunkirk Md
I spent fall/early winter breaking my car down for paint. Last weekend the car got picked up and now I have lots of hardware and parts to clean up/paint.
• 3.07 pumpkin to change a pinion seal on
• finish cleaning body moldings
• couple interior parts that need repair
• order hood emblem, hatch struts and weatherstripping
• if it gets back before spring I have stainless brake hoses to put on.
• think thats it...
• 3.07 pumpkin to change a pinion seal on
• finish cleaning body moldings
• couple interior parts that need repair
• order hood emblem, hatch struts and weatherstripping
• if it gets back before spring I have stainless brake hoses to put on.
• think thats it...
For the weather stripping I used Corvette Rubber, search for them they are a little higher but it is worth the extra $
ah yes. those faded moldings. When I had my C$ painted the body shop said they were dry rotted and unusable. I checked to see if there was a whole car kit. When I found what the cost was I fell out of my chair. I told the body shop to leave then off.
I tried everything to clean them. I used a product called "Back to Black, its like a cream solution. I put a few coats on and they look like new (almost)
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 145
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From: Dunkirk Md
I spent fall/early winter breaking my car down for paint. Last weekend the car got picked up and now I have lots of hardware and parts to clean up/paint.
• 3.07 pumpkin to change a pinion seal on
• finish cleaning body moldings
• couple interior parts that need repair
• order hood emblem, hatch struts and weatherstripping
• if it gets back before spring I have stainless brake hoses to put on.
• think thats it...
• 3.07 pumpkin to change a pinion seal on
• finish cleaning body moldings
• couple interior parts that need repair
• order hood emblem, hatch struts and weatherstripping
• if it gets back before spring I have stainless brake hoses to put on.
• think thats it...
Heel & Toe
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 17
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From: Pheonix AZ
What I'm doing over the winter
I am working on the fenderwells of my 84 also. So far research and elbow grease got me to this conclusion. A bucket of hot water n a scrub brush for cleaning the plastic wheel wells and then a red scotchbrite pad to scuff them up. I'm using the VHT line of paints and they have an adhesion promoter(pretty much a primer) and then using their bumper n trim paint as it has flex agents built into it.
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Instructor
Joined: Feb 2014
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From: Dunkirk Md
I am working on the fenderwells of my 84 also. So far research and elbow grease got me to this conclusion. A bucket of hot water n a scrub brush for cleaning the plastic wheel wells and then a red scotchbrite pad to scuff them up. I'm using the VHT line of paints and they have an adhesion promoter(pretty much a primer) and then using their bumper n trim paint as it has flex agents built into it.