New Corvette Owner, few questions
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Charlotte NC
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
New Corvette Owner, few questions
I just picked up a 98 convertible for 5k under blue book so it isnt perfect. I had a few questions on some parts for it.
First off the rear window isnt sealed all the way around on the soft top. Is this repairable or would a whole new top be needed? Its still held up by the straps, but not on the glass.
Second is the serpintine belt makes alot of noise but is new. I was told by one shop it was the lower ideler arm ($60) and the dealership that it was some other lower pully that needed ths sub-frame take off ($1000) any ideas?
Also the oil pressure sensor is bad and is reading 130psi. The dealer said it was fine to drive, but since its behind the air filter I was looking at $350 to replace it.
Any ideas on if the top is repairable, belt, or if the oil pressure sensor needs to be done?
Thanks everyone!
First off the rear window isnt sealed all the way around on the soft top. Is this repairable or would a whole new top be needed? Its still held up by the straps, but not on the glass.
Second is the serpintine belt makes alot of noise but is new. I was told by one shop it was the lower ideler arm ($60) and the dealership that it was some other lower pully that needed ths sub-frame take off ($1000) any ideas?
Also the oil pressure sensor is bad and is reading 130psi. The dealer said it was fine to drive, but since its behind the air filter I was looking at $350 to replace it.
Any ideas on if the top is repairable, belt, or if the oil pressure sensor needs to be done?
Thanks everyone!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2004
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Hopefully you got a good enough deal to be able to get all three items fixed. Nice looking car. Looks very familiar...You can silicone the window back in but it won't last more than a year or two. I am told Robbins Top is a good repalcement. Looks like you are in Cali or Fla? Fix the few problems and enjoy that thing...
Racer
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Hollywood Maryland
Belt Noise, Pulleys and Oil Pressure Sender
Go to SEARCH and there are several posts on these issues. They are quite common on older C5s. All repairable. If you are handy around a car, these cars are terribly easy to work on. I'm a newbie and have done several repairs and mods to my '99 FRC using AllData. com and Forum suggestions as sources of good information. Also look at a site called LS1Tech.com. Lots of good stuff on LS1 issues. Save yourself some money and spend an evening seraching the forums. Get your hands dirty, it's fun.
