And check into the column lock bypass(clb)kits,that's another inherent problem with the c-5's
Feedback on my 98
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Feedback on my 98
Hello...My wife and I purchased a 98 Conv. in Oct 06'. This is my second Corvette. My first was an 84'. I'd like to get some feedback on the 98'. It has 16,650 miles on it and is an automatic. Is there anything that I should be aware of or take a closer look at in order to keep her in top notch condition? I just got the car and have not spent that much time with it. Thanks.
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congrats - check out one of the top posts in this forum - its title is something like weights, measurments, etc.. - the first thing I would check for is leakage around the battery - those early AC Delcos liked to do that...
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Congrats! 98 is the best year! 
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With miles that low I would carefully check all the rubber. Also check around the left side of the differential for oil leakage. While not specific to the 98's, a lot of these leak somewhat.
Other than that, don't ever log into the forum again. It will cost you lots of money in mods. Don't ask me how I know.
(see sig)With miles that low I would carefully check all the rubber. Also check around the left side of the differential for oil leakage. While not specific to the 98's, a lot of these leak somewhat.
Other than that, don't ever log into the forum again. It will cost you lots of money in mods. Don't ask me how I know.
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Just check the things you would normally check on a car - hoses, belts, fluids, brakes, any leaks, etc. Good luck with the car.
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I bought a 98 Vert this past August. This is my 3rd. Vette and I really love it. I have had no problems with my car. There were very few recalls on the 98. However, I would check to make sure that they have been completed. Good Luck with the car.
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Hello...My wife and I purchased a 98 Conv. in Oct 06'. This is my second Corvette. My first was an 84'. I'd like to get some feedback on the 98'. It has 16,650 miles on it and is an automatic. Is there anything that I should be aware of or take a closer look at in order to keep her in top notch condition? I just got the car and have not spent that much time with it. Thanks.
The only problems that I ever had were column lock and a bad turn signal switch, both which ocurred only on my first '98. Otherwise no problems with the five other C5's that I owned. Great cars
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g,day i live in adelaide south australia and own a 98 nassau blue vette i love this car it is my second vette my first being an 89 i have had only 2 problems to date one being the oil pressure switch located under the inlet manifold (showing 80 psi) and my driver information centre was possesed and was activating and rotating thru various options all by itself without me touching it i will replace the dic switch assembly this coming tuesday as i have only recieved the spares in the mail from the states this week
i think you have made a great choice
cheers barry
i think you have made a great choice
cheers barry
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Check here: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=984927
The only problems that I ever had were column lock and a bad turn signal switch, both which ocurred only on my first '98. Otherwise no problems with the five other C5's that I owned. Great cars
The only problems that I ever had were column lock and a bad turn signal switch, both which ocurred only on my first '98. Otherwise no problems with the five other C5's that I owned. Great cars
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Hello...My wife and I purchased a 98 Conv. in Oct 06'. This is my second Corvette. My first was an 84'. I'd like to get some feedback on the 98'. It has 16,650 miles on it and is an automatic. Is there anything that I should be aware of or take a closer look at in order to keep her in top notch condition? I just got the car and have not spent that much time with it. Thanks.
