Astronomical Repairs
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Instructor
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From: Newport News VA
Astronomical Repairs
It's been a bad year for Corvette ownership. During the past year, I've replaced the ECM, PCM,($400) Opti-Spark, ($600, Ouch!) transmission ($1,200)(Twice! Second time was under warenty thank god) Rear wheel bearing ($500), and brakes ($150 did it myself). Today I found I had a flat tire, so more $$ to Goodyear. It's been my experience that the engine itself is good, however the parts connected to it are pure crap. Next vehicle I own will be a stick. Anyone want a 94 ??
Le Mans Master
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From: Delray Beach FL
Re: Astronomical Repairs (9T4YY1)
It seems that when it rains it pours. I can relate about your problems. This year hasn't been bad, but the year before (2002), I had the water pump, optispark, intake gasket, all 6 u-joints, all 4 tires, all 4 brakes and rotors, ignition module, ignition coil and the collant hoses all go bad. Thought the same thing you are going through. Good news was that since I had all that work done, it has been a lot less painful. Last year I replaced all 4 tires (bought new rims & tires as a package to dress the Vette up, wasn't necessary), started rebuilding the suspension (still have the rear and the front lower control arms to replace), purchased the parts to upgrade the front brakes, etc. Maintenance last year was next to nothing. Good luck!!
:cheers:
:cheers:
Team Owner
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From: San Pedro CA
Re: Astronomical Repairs (9T4YY1)
I have said it before... Corvette Tax is a bitch...
the only way I could afford this beast is by servicing it myself... plain and simple. I would go broke paying dealers upkeep... no way!
Sorry it has been such a pain... it will get better!
BTW, check out Kumho Tires. Very nice! :thumbs:
the only way I could afford this beast is by servicing it myself... plain and simple. I would go broke paying dealers upkeep... no way!
Sorry it has been such a pain... it will get better!
BTW, check out Kumho Tires. Very nice! :thumbs:
Instructor
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Re: Astronomical Repairs (bogus)
"the only way I could afford this beast is by servicing it myself... plain and simple"
Same here.
Just blew up second boat motor $3000, All four Vette brake pads$200, Radio went out. Replaced with new system$300, then heater fan quit working. Fix poor conection, and on first test drive, my clutch thowout bearing breaks. Get towed home $100. Pull ZF-6 Transmission to replace all clutch parts$600, and notice a puddle of DOT3 coming from my Brake Master Cylinder$150.
God I love this car!
Drive it for 8 hours and work on it for 16.
:crazy: :crazy: :crazy:
Same here.
Just blew up second boat motor $3000, All four Vette brake pads$200, Radio went out. Replaced with new system$300, then heater fan quit working. Fix poor conection, and on first test drive, my clutch thowout bearing breaks. Get towed home $100. Pull ZF-6 Transmission to replace all clutch parts$600, and notice a puddle of DOT3 coming from my Brake Master Cylinder$150.
God I love this car!
Drive it for 8 hours and work on it for 16.
:crazy: :crazy: :crazy:
Le Mans Master
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From: Santa Maria CA
Re: Astronomical Repairs (92corvette)
[QUOTE]Three words for you.......DIY
Opti - $200
Wheel bearing - $125
Brakes - $70
Only way to go.
:iagree:
I have saved literaly thousands of dollars. I have done everything from head gasket replacement, headers and exhaust intall, to rebuilding the entire front end, and much more.
She had a lot of problems when I got her but I have managed to get the upper hand and iron out just about all of them. Paying someone else to do it can get costly. Specially dealerships. I won't even go there.
:thumbs:
[Modified by 86PACER, 2:05 AM 1/9/2004]
Opti - $200
Wheel bearing - $125
Brakes - $70
Only way to go.
:iagree:
I have saved literaly thousands of dollars. I have done everything from head gasket replacement, headers and exhaust intall, to rebuilding the entire front end, and much more.
She had a lot of problems when I got her but I have managed to get the upper hand and iron out just about all of them. Paying someone else to do it can get costly. Specially dealerships. I won't even go there.
:thumbs:
[Modified by 86PACER, 2:05 AM 1/9/2004]
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From: Schmuckville SA
Re: Astronomical Repairs (9T4YY1)
Exactly, all of us who own older Vettes know that DIY is the way to go...
Thats why we dont own the newer ones, cuz we cant afford it!!!!
I must say though, that if my repairs got that high I would just part
the thing out.. Probably make more money on it. That way you could
take advantage of "Corvette Tax"...
Thats why we dont own the newer ones, cuz we cant afford it!!!!
I must say though, that if my repairs got that high I would just part
the thing out.. Probably make more money on it. That way you could
take advantage of "Corvette Tax"...
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From: COLUMBUS OHIO
Re: Astronomical Repairs (Unriced)
I have '90 ZR-1 and I hate to admidt that half the fun of the car is working on it. ( as long as it's during the winter non-driving season)
If there is nothing to do on it...I'll look for a project. Only true repairs required:
Blose speakers (doesn't count I knew they sucked before I bought the car)
Starter (no big deal, They all eat starters and it taught me how to pull the plenum) :seeya
If there is nothing to do on it...I'll look for a project. Only true repairs required:
Blose speakers (doesn't count I knew they sucked before I bought the car)
Starter (no big deal, They all eat starters and it taught me how to pull the plenum) :seeya
Safety Car
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From: Looks like I picked the wrong week to stop sniffin glue Orlando
Re: Astronomical Repairs (bogus)
I have said it before... Corvette Tax is a bitch...
the only way I could afford this beast is by servicing it myself... plain and simple. I would go broke paying dealers upkeep... no way!
the only way I could afford this beast is by servicing it myself... plain and simple. I would go broke paying dealers upkeep... no way!
Race Director
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From: Melbourne Florida
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Re: Astronomical Repairs (92corvette)
"Wheel bearing - $125"
Where the heck did you get it for only $125 ???... and $200 for an opti is also a great price..where ?
Where the heck did you get it for only $125 ???... and $200 for an opti is also a great price..where ?
Team Owner
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From: On a Wisconsin Death Trip
Re: Astronomical Repairs (Fuzzy Dice)
I love working on my Corvette. Most people think it's such a high tech car they are surprised I work on it myself. It gives an extra amount of satisfaction when your car buddies have no idea what you're talking about - they're all still trying to make their Holleys run good.
Not to mention the money I save by doing it myself. :thumbs:
Not to mention the money I save by doing it myself. :thumbs:
Le Mans Master
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From: Magnolia Mississippi
St. Jude '03-'04-'05-'06-'07
Re: Astronomical Repairs (bogus)
I have said it before... Corvette Tax is a bitch...
the only way I could afford this beast is by servicing it myself... plain and simple. I would go broke paying dealers upkeep... no way!
Sorry it has been such a pain... it will get better!
BTW, check out Kumho Tires. Very nice! :thumbs:
the only way I could afford this beast is by servicing it myself... plain and simple. I would go broke paying dealers upkeep... no way!
Sorry it has been such a pain... it will get better!
BTW, check out Kumho Tires. Very nice! :thumbs:
Burning Brakes
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From: DFW TX
Re: Astronomical Repairs (Fuzzy Dice)
"Wheel bearing - $125"
Where the heck did you get it for only $125 ???... and $200 for an opti is also a great price..where ?
Where the heck did you get it for only $125 ???... and $200 for an opti is also a great price..where ?
I got the opti from a forum member.
Burning Brakes
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From: DFW TX
Re: Astronomical Repairs (VictorRussell'92)
You got a nice price on the Opti.
Payed about 500 for mine :banghead:
Payed about 500 for mine :banghead:
That is another thing that should be mentioned in this thread about saving money. Only buy parts from the local GM dealer as a last resort.
