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Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
06-07-2019, 11:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,110
Posted By dgrant3830

C-6 Skip Shift Solenoid Replacement

This is just an FYI for the C6 owners. If you get a bunch of miles on your C6, you might get oil seepage from the Skip Shift Solenoid on the manual transmission as what has been happening to mine for...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-25-2013, 08:35 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,652
Posted By dgrant3830

Its possible that your specific car, something...

Its possible that your specific car, something was found before it left the temporary storage lot, for delivery to the museum, therefore requiring a change. Things happen and I know the museum does...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-05-2013, 09:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,051
Posted By dgrant3830

I too had the harmonic balancer issue on my '07 a...

I too had the harmonic balancer issue on my '07 a few months ago and I had it replaced. My concern is that GM is aware of the issues with balancers failing on all of the C-5's, so now there are...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-05-2013, 08:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,370
Posted By dgrant3830

I've got an '07 and had to replace the harmonic...

I've got an '07 and had to replace the harmonic balancer. I wasn't aware of any recalls associated with this, if any, and was not notified by GM or the dealer. I did go through a couple of sets of...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-14-2013, 02:53 PM
Replies: 310
Views: 64,104
Posted By dgrant3830

I've not seen anything about leg room yet. I know...

I've not seen anything about leg room yet. I know we lost some from C-5 to C-6. Hoping they gave it back in the C-7
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
12-02-2012, 08:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,252
Posted By dgrant3830

I had them on my '07 as well till several months...

I had them on my '07 as well till several months ago. I wore them out!...but I managed 72,000 miles on them which is saying something. Very good wet and dry traction and one stupid trip of mine, they...
Forum: C5 General
09-01-2012, 08:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,090
Posted By dgrant3830

With the schematic, you can rewire anything to do...

With the schematic, you can rewire anything to do anything you wish but understand that modding the intended way of things working as originally designed, you could easilly induce problems.
Here is...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-31-2012, 09:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 832
Posted By dgrant3830

I happen to think that the '99 was the best year...

I happen to think that the '99 was the best year but changes and upgrades in later years is something to consider.
Forum: C5 Tech
08-31-2012, 09:34 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,374
Posted By dgrant3830

Have you verified the fuel pump itself is...

Have you verified the fuel pump itself is actually running? Seen several cases here where the relay has failed or the ground for the fuel pump.
Forum: C5 Tech
08-31-2012, 09:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,025
Posted By dgrant3830

If you replaced the head gasket, have you checked...

If you replaced the head gasket, have you checked for coolant in the cylinders? Possibly something did not go back together correctly and it leaked. Coolant will not compress. Now if the starter...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-21-2012, 05:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,744
Posted By dgrant3830

As I mentioned earlier, I've only heard of one...

As I mentioned earlier, I've only heard of one other failure here in the forums.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-16-2012, 05:11 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,284
Posted By dgrant3830

I think a trip to the dealer will be cheaper than...

I think a trip to the dealer will be cheaper than changing eproms. Simply put, they'll do a master reset to it, reprogram it to work and then test it to see if the memory works. Without going back...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-16-2012, 09:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,744
Posted By dgrant3830

Use a 12 volt source and connect to the motor...

Use a 12 volt source and connect to the motor pins at the connector. Polarity will drive it one direction. Reverse polarity, it'll drive the other direction. If it doesn't move, the motor is bad.
Forum: C5 Tech
08-13-2012, 04:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,744
Posted By dgrant3830

Look in the C-5 Parts for Sale area of this forum.

Look in the C-5 Parts for Sale area of this forum.
Forum: C5 Tech
08-13-2012, 11:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,744
Posted By dgrant3830

You can manually apply power to the motor and...

You can manually apply power to the motor and drive it in and out. If the motor is dead, then it won't move. I've only run into one failure of a motor so far in here and just so happened at the time,...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-12-2012, 10:17 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,284
Posted By dgrant3830

There is a hidden set of functions within the NAV...

There is a hidden set of functions within the NAV itself. I can tell you how to access them and there is a "RESET" function within, but since I've not used it nor is there any documentation on its...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-12-2012, 10:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 715
Posted By dgrant3830

I agree...its not or was not a feature for the...

I agree...its not or was not a feature for the '99's. It must be an aftermarket device.
Forum: C5 Tech
08-12-2012, 10:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 893
Posted By dgrant3830

This issue is well known and yes, its been posted...

This issue is well known and yes, its been posted thousands of times. Forum member 8VETTE7 is the expert on this system. Bill Curlee and Lucky are the other experts. This is known as the column lock...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-11-2012, 03:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,056
Posted By dgrant3830

Do NOT forget to disconnect the negative battery...

Do NOT forget to disconnect the negative battery cable at the battery before working down there!!!
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-11-2012, 08:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,232
Posted By dgrant3830

Calling GM yourself was a good idea. Hopefully...

Calling GM yourself was a good idea. Hopefully they will assign someone to check over their diagnostic process and see if more is needed. You might need to talk to another dealer and as suggested,...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-11-2012, 08:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,364
Posted By dgrant3830

You have a full blown warranty and its time to...

You have a full blown warranty and its time to make sure you get the value out of it that you paid for. If one dealer can't seem to fix it, ask about other possible dealers in your area from the...
Forum: C5 General
08-11-2012, 08:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,091
Posted By dgrant3830

I couldn't do the run in '09 as work wouldn't let...

I couldn't do the run in '09 as work wouldn't let me go. This was in S. Calif. then. Now retired, I'm certainly doing the next one with our Corvette Club out here...a lot closer too!
Forum: C5 General
08-11-2012, 08:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 504
Posted By dgrant3830

Are you aware that LED's are polarized? Put them...

Are you aware that LED's are polarized? Put them in backwards and they either won't work or fry something. Guessing you might have crossed a solder path but the only way to know is to take it apart...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-11-2012, 08:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,056
Posted By dgrant3830

There is a fuseable link from the alternator to...

There is a fuseable link from the alternator to the starter where the power all ties together. If you are measuring power with a DVM, measure across the battery with the ignition off and see what the...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-11-2012, 08:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,176
Posted By dgrant3830

I had something very similar. Turned out, the...

I had something very similar. Turned out, the motor/gear spacers, can be re-installed in the wrong location, for one spacer. Take it apart again and carefully examine where the spacers are in...
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