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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-18-2024, 01:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 206
Posted By VetteV8

All pistons are loose, there is no crud or rust...

All pistons are loose, there is no crud or rust in the bores, it was just a matter of prying out the metal rings which are an integral part of the dust seals; and thàt was new to me, as explained...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-17-2024, 05:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 206
Posted By VetteV8

YES, that's what I found out, as you can read...

YES, that's what I found out, as you can read above. :rofl:
But previous responders did not tell me that
:hide:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-17-2024, 04:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 206
Posted By VetteV8

Air @ 100psi does not resolve anything, it just...

Air @ 100psi does not resolve anything, it just blows out, as the pistons are all out of their bores.
Anyway, I have levered the dust-seals out with a screwdriver, and found out that the are bonded...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-17-2024, 01:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 206
Posted By VetteV8

With "an airline", I meant to say that I have a...

With "an airline", I meant to say that I have a compressor, and did blow compressed air thru the brake hose to move the pistons (and I did that with wooden blocks inserted between the pistons to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-17-2024, 12:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 206
Posted By VetteV8

front brakes 1981 Delco disasssembly.

There are thousands of threads concerning front brakes, and solutions., but not for me (yet).

I feel extremely silly to have to ask the following, as searching did not assist: I have one caliper...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-16-2014, 12:54 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 65,950
Posted By VetteV8

If the ragjoint now clears the headers, it...

If the ragjoint now clears the headers, it certainly will do so with the B-box: the joint will just sits about an inch higher up the steering column, because you need to tap that in as explained in...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-26-2013, 03:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,561
Posted By VetteV8

Why would this be the case? This is less then a...

Why would this be the case? This is less then a perfect set-up, and it would cost 'nothing' to get it right ex-factory inn the first place [so I think]

With the stock steering geometry being...
Forum: C3 General
10-06-2012, 04:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,226
Posted By VetteV8

Your problem is well known over here: the...

Your problem is well known over here:
the simple way is to do away with the reversing lights, and put amber bulbs in the sockets. Remove the wires from these sockets.
Then take the wires from the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-23-2012, 02:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,029
Posted By VetteV8

Mine '81 automatic the same: 1/4"-12 point Used...

Mine '81 automatic the same: 1/4"-12 point
Used a 1/4"box wrench for it.
They were installed with blue locktite.
Cor
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-16-2012, 04:15 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 11,843
Posted By VetteV8

Just like tyancey, I finished the Jeep install...

Just like tyancey, I finished the Jeep install too, a couple of months ago, there were no issues other than reported earlier, and the results are impressive, although I have not driven the car over a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-02-2012, 12:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,754
Posted By VetteV8

Indeed. Cor

Indeed.
Cor
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-07-2012, 05:52 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 11,843
Posted By VetteV8

I know, for instance 648 which is intended for...

I know, for instance 648 which is intended for bearings and bushings.
However, I happen to have the high strenght threadlocker 272 intended to permanently fix studs in engine blocks and the like, so...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-06-2012, 01:06 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 11,843
Posted By VetteV8

So, I fixed the ball stud fitting problem, and...

So, I fixed the ball stud fitting problem, and quicker than I thought: went to make a 'trial piece' yesterdaynight from a bit of 3/8th gaspipe, just to get the taper right; set the topslide to 3.5*...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-05-2012, 06:28 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 11,843
Posted By VetteV8

Tyancey, thank for your response, I will use a...

Tyancey, thank for your response, I will use a piece of shim metal, or turn a thin walled steel bushing on my lathe, would be a bit of a challenge, but I do like challenges.
I reported it here,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-05-2012, 06:25 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 11,843
Posted By VetteV8

Aussiejohn, thanks for your great answer: it is...

Aussiejohn, thanks for your great answer: it is really helpfull!!

And don't get me wrong, I am not complaining, I only reported an issue, which may have been resolved by someone else already.
And...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-04-2012, 03:04 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 11,843
Posted By VetteV8

I received finally all the parts I need from the...

I received finally all the parts I need from the USA, and starting work on the car today, I ran into some problems, one of them might be specific for the '81 model year, which has stainless steel...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-28-2011, 01:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,927
Posted By VetteV8

Had the same; light would stay on and would never...

Had the same; light would stay on and would never blink, whatever I did.
Had the ECM tested in another car, and in that car also the light would not blink, but stayed on.
A new ECM resolved the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-28-2011, 06:59 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 11,843
Posted By VetteV8

And I would push the steering shaft a bit further...

And I would push the steering shaft a bit further in, so the ragjoint-rubber will be about flat.
Cor
Forum: C3 General
12-27-2011, 04:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,978
Posted By VetteV8

It looks to me, that there is a second 'step' on...

It looks to me, that there is a second 'step' on the old rod, which is larger.
In that case you would need a file to reduce the diameter of the new one.
If you have a vernier, than that will tell...
Forum: C3 General
12-26-2011, 03:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,978
Posted By VetteV8

That would certainly not do any harm :thumbs: ...

That would certainly not do any harm :thumbs:
Cor
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-15-2011, 10:48 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 11,843
Posted By VetteV8

I had to look this up, it is a 48 spline; I...

I had to look this up, it is a 48 spline; I ordered mine from Summitracing, their pn BRG-055043 RAG JOINT $105.72

Just have a look here:...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-05-2011, 05:05 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 11,843
Posted By VetteV8

I understand that, but the point is, that a...

I understand that, but the point is, that a ragjoint MUST fit, otherwise the original will not fit anymore either, and what are you going to do then!!

Drive without the steering column...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-05-2011, 04:26 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 11,843
Posted By VetteV8

You should not have a problem with the headers,...

You should not have a problem with the headers, otherwise you would have that now TOO.
The ragjoint will only slightly further towards the rear of the car, because the steering column needs to be...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-02-2011, 05:19 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 11,843
Posted By VetteV8

I think the U joint you could buy from Borgeson;...

I think the U joint you could buy from Borgeson; or find it elsewhere
One side (Corvette side) is 1"40 splines [or 48, I am not sure now off the top of my head], and the other side double D 18mm (on...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-02-2011, 03:31 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 11,843
Posted By VetteV8

That's a good idea, if I get you right here:...

That's a good idea, if I get you right here: install 2 longer bolts in the mounting blocks which thread into the lugs on the steeringbox, and they will protrude on the other side; adjust these until...
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