Working in C8 Engine Bay
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Heel & Toe
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Working in C8 Engine Bay
I have found it extremely difficult to work in the engine bay of my 2020 C8 Corvette. It certainly does not help that the Trunk / Cargo before the engine bay make the reach even further. Has anyone devised a way to more easily work in the engine. Perhaps some kind of a platform or overlay placed over the engine would help? Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions?
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MICHAEL
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MICHAEL
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I have found it extremely difficult to work in the engine bay of my 2020 C8 Corvette. It certainly does not help that the Trunk / Cargo before the engine bay make the reach even further. Has anyone devised a way to more easily work in the engine. Perhaps some kind of a platform or overlay placed over the engine would help? Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions?
Thank You
MICHAEL
Thank You
MICHAEL
Burning Brakes
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What’s Next
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Being vertically challenged myself (5’6”) it’s a pain. First just cover the panels for leaning over for what you can reach. I have multiple step stools for reaching and mostly I find myself in the trunk which is slightly awkward too. Main thing is once your done with changing out parts you probably won’t have to get back in there.
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Mid engine cars are a pain for maintenance. Years ago, I had a 914-6. A friend loaned me his "topside creeper", it was somewhat useful for topside work.
I checked and the modern ones seem to be only for large trucks.
I checked and the modern ones seem to be only for large trucks.
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Drywall stands. Available at Home Depot. I use them on my truck.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Gorilla-...E&gclsrc=aw.ds
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Gorilla-...E&gclsrc=aw.ds
Last edited by gbf_98070; Sep 3, 2021 at 04:30 AM.
