1999 vette issues
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1999 vette issues
Just bought 1999 Vette at Mecum auction in Indy. It’s my first vette and she has a few issues that I would appreciate some feedback on.
1) oil leak (I believe valve covers)
2) tie rod end issue. Tires have some play when jacked up with right to left movement
3) heads up display/horn/AC not working.
I am just guessing at these issues and need to see if y’all have any suggestion for me.
Thank you.
1) oil leak (I believe valve covers)
2) tie rod end issue. Tires have some play when jacked up with right to left movement
3) heads up display/horn/AC not working.
I am just guessing at these issues and need to see if y’all have any suggestion for me.
Thank you.
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Just bought 1999 Vette at Mecum auction in Indy. It’s my first vette and she has a few issues that I would appreciate some feedback on.
1) oil leak (I believe valve covers)
2) tie rod end issue. Tires have some play when jacked up with right to left movement
3) heads up display/horn/AC not working.
1) oil leak (I believe valve covers)
2) tie rod end issue. Tires have some play when jacked up with right to left movement
3) heads up display/horn/AC not working.
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AC might be just be low on freon. But if that's the case you most likely have a leak. Is the leak from the front? Back? Sides? Valve covers are fairly easy to change the gaskets on. Tie rods are easy enough also, just count the turns when you remove the old one so the new one gets back in relatively the same location. Ball joints, you'll need a press of some sorts for removal and installation. Fairly easy too if you have the equipment. You'll need an alignment when those are done of course. Check and make sure the horns are plugged in. Might be a fuse also or the horn membrane or? HUD I have no idea on as my car doesn't have it so I've never messed with one.
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