My First Vette! Suggestions
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: OK
Congrats... in one of the pics I think I can see a clutch fluid reservoir... thus it's a manual trans... That being the case you need to be sure the Column Lock issue has been resolved. The ONLY way to do that is with an LMC5 module... see if it's been done or order one from Compliance Parts and INSTALL it. 
Racer
Joined: Feb 2015
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From: Chambersburg PA
From looking at your pics, it looks like you have the same dreaded FRC drip rail cracks. I would check to see if you have any roof line water leak issue's (stained or delaminating headliner edges,sun visors, carpet wetness,etc.). FRC's tend to have these issues, and if you have any concerns please fill free to PM. Have fun brother !! Thanks
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Joined: May 2015
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From: Sioux Falls South Dakota
I checked both the idler pulley and tensioner and both spin like crazy! So, I think I'm in your same boat and both need to get replaced or regressed (not sure price on a new one but if they are affordable I will just replace). I did spray some water on the harmonic balancer and the noise went away, so I think the best is also going bad. I will replace the belt today and see if the squeal goes away.
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Intermediate
Joined: May 2015
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From: Sioux Falls South Dakota
Congrats... in one of the pics I think I can see a clutch fluid reservoir... thus it's a manual trans... That being the case you need to be sure the Column Lock issue has been resolved. The ONLY way to do that is with an LMC5 module... see if it's been done or order one from Compliance Parts and INSTALL it.
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Intermediate
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From: Sioux Falls South Dakota
Thanks for the advice! I will start it back up today and check for any wobble in the harmonic balancer. I won't be driving it for a few months as it is quite cold up here in South Dakota, so I have time to figure out my next steps. Regarding the serpentine belt, is the gatorback worth the cost?
Le Mans Master
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