General Corvette Mechanic Work
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General Corvette Mechanic Work
I'm new to the Vette scene. Have worked on Fbodies and various other vehicles.
The C5 corvette seems to have a somewhat different layout though. How does the drivetrain disassemble? Are there any good books on C5 corvette mechanic work?
I have been searching the web and noticed they seem to lift the body off the drivetrain. Is it necessary to go to this extent or can the engine and tranny be removed in peices like on an fbody?
Thanks
The C5 corvette seems to have a somewhat different layout though. How does the drivetrain disassemble? Are there any good books on C5 corvette mechanic work?
I have been searching the web and noticed they seem to lift the body off the drivetrain. Is it necessary to go to this extent or can the engine and tranny be removed in peices like on an fbody?
Thanks
Le Mans Master
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The C5 is a completely different layout that F-bodies or C4s. Take a look under your car; you'll see the tranny at the rear, directly mounted to the diff.
The best book for working on a C5? By far the best is either here at CF or the shop manuals.
HTH, and have a good one,
Mike
The best book for working on a C5? By far the best is either here at CF or the shop manuals.
HTH, and have a good one,
Mike
Burning Brakes
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Contact one of forum vendors for a discounted set of official GM shop manuals made by Helm Inc. You can order them from helminc.com directly, but the CF Vendors sell them cheaper. (Helm is the publisher for GM)
Here is one CF vendor - http://www.gmpartshouse.com/
Here is one CF vendor - http://www.gmpartshouse.com/
Le Mans Master
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Contact one of forum vendors for a discounted set of official GM shop manuals made by Helm Inc. You can order them from helminc.com directly, but the CF Vendors sell them cheaper. (Helm is the publisher for GM)
Here is one CF vendor - http://www.gmpartshouse.com/
Here is one CF vendor - http://www.gmpartshouse.com/
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