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Old Sep 5, 2024 | 07:58 PM
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Only use mobil 1
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Old Sep 5, 2024 | 10:05 PM
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Only use mobil 1
Honestly, I can't even say that is bad advice or anything. Narrow sighted maybe... but not bad...
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Old Sep 5, 2024 | 10:12 PM
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Your car is leaking oi and has lost power... Change to Dino oil at least 20-50. It will stop all the oil leaks and restore all lost power due to ring wear.
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Originally Posted by 84 4+3
Honestly, I can't even say that is bad advice or anything. Narrow sighted maybe... but not bad...

fair point. sort of misinformation
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Old Sep 6, 2024 | 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by FASTAZU
Your car is leaking oi and has lost power... Change to Dino oil at least 20-50. It will stop all the oil leaks and restore all lost power due to ring wear.
Yes! 20w 50 and a bottle of Slick 50 and she'll run like new and last forever.
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Old Sep 6, 2024 | 04:10 PM
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I know everything, just ask. I went to YouTube University.
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Old Sep 6, 2024 | 04:34 PM
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You can't TOUCH YOUR CAR WITHOUT AN FSM!!!! You can't drive it, put gas in it let alone WORK ON IT WITHOUT ONE!!!!! And if you don't type IN ALL CAPS and use exclamation marks EXCESSIVELY then people can't understand YOU!!!!!
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Old Sep 8, 2024 | 01:38 AM
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When a fact is stated, proven to work etc, it should simply be a sticky. Many times the search function or choice of words gets people down a wrong rabbit hole. And its very difficult to manage a website with tons of information to dispel truth.
Trial and error works for me when I cant ask the right question.. Of course, the forum has a way to steer me correctly.
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Old Sep 11, 2024 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by kael
"When jacking your car, always ALWAYS make SURE the ashtray is closed. This is critical."
My 85 has no ash tray. Do I need to purchase one before I try to jack it up?
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Add gear lube to your engine oil, to stop oil leaks.
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Old Sep 13, 2024 | 09:27 AM
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Old Sep 14, 2024 | 07:39 AM
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Of course that 25$ drop in distributor from ebay will be an exact fit for your car and work flawlessly....
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Old Sep 14, 2024 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by 84 4+3
Of course that 25$ drop in distributor from ebay will be an exact fit for your car and work flawlessly....
Yeah I fell for that one once a long time ago.
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Old Oct 14, 2024 | 05:59 AM
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With the preponderance of bad information, I was hoping we could do some good. Since that didn't work, if anyone has a good problem, perhaps we can help.

Good examples:
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Old Oct 14, 2024 | 10:03 AM
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Keep your engine bay, especially the Optispark, very clean. Pressure wash the entire area thoroughly and often.
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Old Oct 14, 2024 | 10:54 AM
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LT4 is as quick as LT5
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Old Oct 14, 2024 | 11:08 AM
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Not really sure what this conversion is about, I am guess working on a C-4 after working on old Corvettes for well started in 1965 (yep old guy) Ok C-4 or 5 OK C-4 #1 need to know something about working on cars something #2 need to be able to understand instructions ( lots video's out there) #3 if ask a question about how to do anything read 10 answers take the average answer then go look it up , #4 know someone that really knows how to really work on your whatever and have lots money to pay him her , Yep to meany to list so bottom line not more numbers #1 No short cuts when working on any Corvette not built that way ,I have tried , no by the book ,an old 84 in good shape will can go189 MPH anything capable of that speed you want to take cut NO you don't . Restored C-4s great cars fun rides but challenging to work on or parts easy to find kinda not cheap anymore, worth the trouble that's up to you, restore one for resale no if going to spend money on one keep it might get your money back might not? I just got back on a 2000mile in my restored 93-mile trip no problem fun trip ..


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