Skid Plate/radiator support
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Heel & Toe
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From: Beech Grove Indiana
Skid Plate/radiator support
I need some much appreciated advice on purchasing a new skid plate/radiator support.
I finally got me a Corvette!
I've had my 1997 for about a month now and although its in pretty good shape there are a few issues with it...
I'm in the process of fixing/replacing minor things.
Things like, it needs a new Targa top. (any suggestions?)
It needs the oil sending unit replaced.
And it needs a new skid plate/radiator support.
It's bent slightly on the passenger side. I'm thinking PO hit a parking block or something.
I've looked online and have found them priced anywhere from $190 up to $259.00. The dealer wanted over $400.00!
I want good value, factory if possible, but as usual, money is always a factor.
Thanks for any help/suggestions!
I finally got me a Corvette!
I've had my 1997 for about a month now and although its in pretty good shape there are a few issues with it...
I'm in the process of fixing/replacing minor things.
Things like, it needs a new Targa top. (any suggestions?)
It needs the oil sending unit replaced.
And it needs a new skid plate/radiator support.
It's bent slightly on the passenger side. I'm thinking PO hit a parking block or something.
I've looked online and have found them priced anywhere from $190 up to $259.00. The dealer wanted over $400.00!
I want good value, factory if possible, but as usual, money is always a factor.
Thanks for any help/suggestions!
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For the targa top, check out the C5 parts for sale section - they come up for sale quite often and can be had at a good price compared to new.
Do you have the mechanical skills to do the oil pressure sensor replacement yourself? If so, I have a number of Word files that details the process. I have attached some of the files for you. If you want a copy of the rest of them (they are too big to make as an attachment here on the forum), just PM me your e-mail address. You can even do a sensor relocation that makes any subsequent replacements much easier.
Or you can have a dealer or trusted shop do it.
Do you have the mechanical skills to do the oil pressure sensor replacement yourself? If so, I have a number of Word files that details the process. I have attached some of the files for you. If you want a copy of the rest of them (they are too big to make as an attachment here on the forum), just PM me your e-mail address. You can even do a sensor relocation that makes any subsequent replacements much easier.
Or you can have a dealer or trusted shop do it.
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 24
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From: Beech Grove Indiana
oil sending unit...
For the targa top, check out the C5 parts for sale section - they come up for sale quite often and can be had at a good price compared to new.
Do you have the mechanical skills to do the oil pressure sensor replacement yourself? If so, I have a number of Word files that details the process. I have attached some of the files for you. If you want a copy of the rest of them (they are too big to make as an attachment here on the forum), just PM me your e-mail address. You can even do a sensor relocation that makes any subsequent replacements much easier.
Or you can have a dealer or trusted shop do it.
Do you have the mechanical skills to do the oil pressure sensor replacement yourself? If so, I have a number of Word files that details the process. I have attached some of the files for you. If you want a copy of the rest of them (they are too big to make as an attachment here on the forum), just PM me your e-mail address. You can even do a sensor relocation that makes any subsequent replacements much easier.
Or you can have a dealer or trusted shop do it.
BUT!
I've had two garages actually turn me down. Flat out did not want to attempt it! The 2 Chevy dealers of course would do it. But they both wanted between $475-$500.00!
Looking at the files you linked for me I think I could do it.
But I'm also the type of guy that if something can go wrong, it WILL go wrong. Hah! The 2 garages turning me down actually scare me from doing it myself because I have limited mechanical skills.
As for the video, I've looked at mine and I don't see how he got a socket down there much less his hand!
Thank you for the files.
Decisions, decisions...
