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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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I had Stephen at EnglandGreen order a new RPM 3.73 diff and I'm having it towed to him. Unfortunately the clutch install is way out of my budget at the moment, but at least the rear will be done right and over with. I'll update this thread as the process goes on. So far Stephen has been a pleasure to deal with and his labor costs are quite reasonable.
NOW you're heading in the right direction. Good luck and I hope it's a reasonably inexpensive fix, man.

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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by MattZ28
I had Stephen at EnglandGreen order a new RPM 3.73 diff and I'm having it towed to him. Unfortunately the clutch install is way out of my budget at the moment, but at least the rear will be done right and over with. I'll update this thread as the process goes on. So far Stephen has been a pleasure to deal with and his labor costs are quite reasonable.
Great talking to you Matt. Call me anytime if you have any questions or concerns.

Stephen
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 07:20 PM
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I would just like to say that...I am the one that told Matt EG's shop was close to him LOL

Now hurry up and fix it Steve so I can tune Matt's car
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 06:02 AM
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I would just like to say that...I am the one that told Matt EG's shop was close to him LOL

Now hurry up and fix it Steve so I can tune Matt's car
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by EnglandGreen
I think one day Matt and I are going to come invade your shop

You wouldn't happen to sell tickets to ride in "Grond" would you?
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by TriPinTaZ
I think one day Matt and I are going to come invade your shop

You wouldn't happen to sell tickets to ride in "Grond" would you?
If only it was running It's still far from completed - just no time, unfortunately.
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by MattZ28
I just got done changing the fluid and the rear still sounds like a buzzsaw. Any possibility it's the tranny and not the rear? It only does it under load/cruising, but stops when I let off the gas...
Was there any metal in the fluid when you drained it?
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by EnglandGreen
If only it was running It's still far from completed - just no time, unfortunately.
thats a shame, Grond deserves to LIVE!

Good luck tho! I think being busy in your job is a good thing
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by tiojames
Was there any metal in the fluid when you drained it?

There were definitely some metal shavings...I'm sure there would have been more if the magnet didn't catch them.
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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by TriPinTaZ
thats a shame, Grond deserves to LIVE!

Good luck tho! I think being busy in your job is a good thing
I'll get back to it - just not right now. I have a diff job to complete for Matt
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 10:22 AM
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I'm getting my car back today! Feels like Christmas
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 06:40 PM
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Hey CONGRATS, I have a Quad Black '01, Take it from me, You will learn REAL Quick to be VERY Picky about who you take your car to! I took mine to a Local shop (The Owner also owns Vettes) So I THOUGHT He knew what he was doing, Just replacing the Rack, Well they WRECKED my car at the Alignment Shop, & come to find out 6 months LATER he twisted the rack removing it which "unwound" the Clock spring in the steering, (just a little) but my Steering wheel positioning censor had to be replaced. But Take it from me, the Slave was making noise in mine for a couple of months, just trying to wait (who really WANTS to be without their Vette!?! Well while driving it, the Slave SHATTERED, Parts flew into the starter, Had to have the car towed (to the DEALER this time) SO on top of the Clutch, I had to have a $300 starter! So it is really Cheaper to TRY to prevent things like that from happening!

A Corvette is SIMPLY THE MOST FUN CAR TO OWN!!!

ENJOY!
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 07:35 PM
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Haha I like the name...just so everyone knows I did end up having Stephen replace the clutch, master, slave, etc.
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by MattZ28
Haha I like the name...just so everyone knows I did end up having Stephen replace the clutch, master, slave, etc.


Stephen will do good with it no doubt. I can only imagine how frustrating it must be to deal with all this right after buying the car.

You made the right choice, and hopefully soon you will be able to fully enjoy your purchase.

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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 08:29 PM
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BLACKZO6 IS CORRECT AND ENGLANDGREEN IS YOUR BEST BET FOR A REPARABLE REPAIR SHOP IN FLORIDA! He does excellent work and stands behind his work and products!


You DID NOT go wrong with your choice!

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