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Sep 28, 2006 | 03:29 PM

azzhauler

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Vette shoppin time!

Since I just sold my TA, I think I'm gonna step up to a vette now.

I've read quite a few posts here on common problems and things to look for when shopping. If there's anymore post it up!

Oil pressure gauge
Fuel gauge
Steering column lock fix
Seat movement
Diff seal
Battery acid deal

I feel like there's another one I can't remember... Are there any certain places to look for leaks? Since I'll be getting an auto is there anything specific to them to look for?
Thanks.

Sep 28, 2006 | 03:43 PM

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You've pretty much covered the more common problems. Good luck finding your car.

Sep 28, 2006 | 09:14 PM

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I just had the diff leak on driver's side fixed... def check for that.

I have also had:
A/C leak into passenger footwell.... This can be nasty if it's not caught relatively quickly as the electronics in the footwell have to be thoroughly dried out, I got lucky.

Driver's side power door lock/unlock intermittently not work

I would also see if there are any codes stored in the Driver Info Console... instructions and codes here http://www.corvettedoctor.com/Code_Main.html

Good luck, lots of well cared for used vettes out there!

Sep 28, 2006 | 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by azzhauler

Since I just sold my TA, I think I'm gonna step up to a vette now.

I've read quite a few posts here on common problems and things to look for when shopping. If there's anymore post it up!

Oil pressure gauge
Fuel gauge
Steering column lock fix
Seat movement
Diff seal
Battery acid deal

I feel like there's another one I can't remember... Are there any certain places to look for leaks? Since I'll be getting an auto is there anything specific to them to look for?
Thanks.

If your going to get an auto make sure your get the gear ratio that you want. I cant remember off the top of my head what the option are but there are at least two of them. I'm sure somebody will chime in with the optional ratios.

Sep 28, 2006 | 11:36 PM

azzhauler

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Thanks.

Good call on the gear ratio, wasn't an issue on my 6 speed cars... And I found the rpo's in the link G92 = 3.15, GU2 = 2.73 at least for 2000.

Oh, when reading the DTC's on the DIC does it show just the code number, or does it give the long code name?

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Sep 28, 2006 | 11:54 PM

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You've pretty much covered the more common problems. Good luck finding your car.

Sep 29, 2006 | 03:04 AM

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add the headlight motor problem to your list. It's usually caused by a worn "plastic" gear. Happened to me at 14K miles.

Sep 29, 2006 | 09:07 AM

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You didn't mention a year or $ in your first post, but said something about a 2000 in your next. My advice would be try to find a 2002 or newer that you like. Especially now, there are some great deals out there.