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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 11:32 PM
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Got a mint-condition-looks '89 C4 (red convertible) from a cousin who washed it every time he took it out, and wouldn't drive at night because he didn't want to get bugs on the headlights! Needed new shoes and I got F1 Eagles. BUT the speakers are shot and I'm afraid to let a stereo shop work on it (don't really understand the Bose idiosyncrasies myself yet) and, well, it stalls when idling. Got Haynes manual but only so helpful. Anyone got time to lend some C4 advice, or can you specify a better source of tech info? (I'm not a professional mechanic).
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 12:25 AM
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Look here for fact shop manual--or on ebay.

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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 02:29 AM
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Welcome to the forum, and congrats on the nice 89 vert! Post some pics when you get the chance!

The C4 section would also be a great source for answers to your questions.
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 05:19 AM
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Welcome aboard and congrats on the Corvette. with the previous post as to listing your question in the C4 General Section. More folks with experience with your C4 Corvette will see you question.
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 06:23 AM
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Welcome aboard and congrats on the Corvette. with the previous post as to listing your question in the C4 General Section. More folks with experience with your C4 Corvette will see you question.

Welcome to the forum and congrats on the car!
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 07:19 AM
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 07:47 AM
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Welcome aboard. Enjoy !!!!
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 10:05 AM
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Hello and welcome to the forum!! See you in the C4 section
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Congrats on the 89 vert!! Welcome to the Forum. They are great for learning more about vettes and you will meet a lot of new friends.
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Originally Posted by traindude
Welcome to the forum, and congrats on the nice 89 vert! Post some pics when you get the chance!

The C4 section would also be a great source for answers to your questions.


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Welcome!! As stated the C4 Guys should be able to help you out and greet you with open arms
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