DIY - Lowering your C5
Model : Chevrolet, Corvette Category : Misc
... of the user. Copyright 2002 - Z06Vette.com - Photo Credits: General Motors Inc. Do-It-Yourself Tutorials Cheap CAGS (external link)Inexpensive CAGS disabler. Lower your C5 yourselfFcalmes lowering tutorial. Lift your C5Lift your C5 without pucks. Replace endlinksUpgrade your pre 02 endlinks. Install PartitionInstall the Z06 Parts partition. Install EurosInstall the LAPD Euro lights. ... (more)
Posted : 10 June 2005  
 
DIY - Install LAPD Euro Taillights
Model : Chevrolet, Corvette Category : Lights - Tail lights
... the car. Use the supplied tie wraps to secure the turn lamp harness to the stock rear lamp harness. Plug the stock connectors into the upper (red) socket of the Euro lamp assembly. Plug the new turn harness connectors in to the lower (amber) sockets. NOTE: The only thing we found slightly confusing was that each lens was either marked Left or Right. We assumed the LEFTS went on the left side of ... (more)
Posted : 10 June 2005  
 
DIY - Install Z06 Parts Inc. Partition
Model : Chevrolet, Corvette Category : Interior
... are shorter than the ones shown. As a result, your placement may differ slightly. Measure carefully before you drill! 1999 partition and cover in a 2002 Z06. Mismatched to emphasize placement. 7. Remove the tape from the Velcro and realign. Pull the snaps tight, stand back and admire your work. Here the partition is darker to match the 1999 interior carpet color. The contrast allows you to ... (more)
Posted : 10 June 2005  
 
How to upgrade your ‘97 - ‘01 C5 Plastic Rear End Links to Aluminum 2002’s
Model : Chevrolet, Corvette Category : Misc
... You may have to work with it for a few seconds, but you should be able to remove the end link fairly easy. This is a picture of what you should see after the plastic end link has been removed. At this point, you need to apply some anti-seize to the threads of the new aluminum 02 end link bolts that youre about to install. Install the new aluminum end link bottom (lower control arm) bolt 1st. ... (more)
Posted : 10 June 2005  
 
DIY - Lift your C5 without pucks
Model : Chevrolet, Corvette Category : Misc
... sure to leave enough space in the middle to allow you to remove the floorjack from under the car. When you lower the car onto the jackstands be sure not to let the car down too fast & hard! If you do this, the wood could possibly split! Let the car down slowly & gently onto the wood. Lower the floorjack & remove from the front of the car. Move the floorjack around to the rear of the car & ... (more)
Posted : 10 June 2005  
 
Nitrous oxide injection is probably one of the most misunderstood modifications in our hobby
Model : Chevrolet, Corvette Category : Engine
... or increasing the compression ratio of the engine. Automotive nitrous systems work like the automotive eqivalent of a jet's "afterburner" and is used for short duration extra bursts of power. Nitrous oxide has this effect because it has a higher percentage of oxygen content than does the air in the atmosphere. Nitrous has 36% oxygen by weight and the atmosphere has 23%. Additionally, ... (more)
Posted : 10 June 2005  
 
AC Delco RAPIDFIRE TM Spark Plugs For Corvette Engines
Model : Chevrolet, Corvette Category : Electrical - Ignition
... Not Available ! General notes: Whenever the RF#2 is specified, if a slightly colder plug is desired for racing or very aggressive street driving, the RF#1 can be substituted. Whenever the RF#5 is specified, if a slightly colder plug is desired for racing or very aggressive street driving, the RF#9 can be substituted. Specific notes: 1) Some small-block, high-performance engines may be able to ... (more)
Posted : 10 June 2005  
 
Diagnostic Codes
Model : Chevrolet, Corvette Category : Misc
... 1 Temp Setting 60F to 90F 2 In-Car Temp Sensor 10 = HOT -130 = 230 = COLD 3 Outside Temp Sensor 10 = HOT -130 = 230 = COLD 4 Sun Load Sensor Max light Max Dark L98 38 183 LT5 115 -110 = 210 [Notice the solar shield effect!] 5 Ignition System Voltage 0 = 9 Volts -155 = 255 = 16 V 6 Engine Speed (RPM divided by 25) 7 Vehicle Speed 9 A/C System Mode 00 = OFF 01 = Re-Circulation 02 = A/C 03 = ... (more)
Posted : 10 June 2005  
 
Working on the new Corvette Part 2: Computer diagnostics, driveline fluid checks, brakes and performance enhancements
Model : Chevrolet, Corvette Category : Misc
... a reduction in friction, the real advantage is a synthetic's ability to lubricate better at high temperatures. The C5 axle is packaged tightly and flanked by two hot exhaust pipes. Axle cooling, especially on hot days on the autocross or road race track is going to be at a premium. Perhaps a synthetic lubricant is a good choice. Red Line includes 6% friction modifier in their formula so ... (more)
Posted : 10 June 2005  
 
Working on the new Corvette Part 1: Engine issues and proper jacking
Model : Chevrolet, Corvette Category : Misc
... tools, will be releasing a device designed to address problems with lifting C5s with hoists. It will be similar in concept to the blocks we made but will twist-lock into to the shipping slots. If you are lifting a C5 with a twin-post, suspension contact hoist; position the front lift such that it catches the outboard ends of the front lower control arms just inboard of the lower ball joints. ... (more)
Posted : 10 June 2005  
 
Troubleshooting V-ribbed Belt Noise
Model : Chevrolet, Corvette Category : Engine - Cooling System
... 2 & 3). Figure 2 Parallel misalignment. Figure 3 Angular misalignment. Misalignment noise occurs most frequently on the shortest spans in a drive, most often between a backside pulley and an adjacent accessory pulley. Proper pulley alignment is particularly critical in these locations. Flat or crowned pulleys have no grooves to guide the belt and can be a common source of drive ... (more)
Posted : 10 June 2005  
 
Replacement Tips For Small Molded Coolant Hoses
Model : Chevrolet, Corvette Category : Engine - Cooling System
... hose. Some are slightly different. Gates engineers trial fit hoses on vehicles before recommending them. Try it on! If it doesn't fit one way, reverse it and try it the opposite direction.) Replacing Specialty HosesWhen replacing specialty hoses -- hoses with quick connects and ferrules -- it will be necessary to save the pipe portion of these connections. If possible, for easier access, these ... (more)
Posted : 10 June 2005  
 
Hot News About Coolant Hose Failure
Model : Chevrolet, Corvette Category : Engine - Cooling System
... FactorsDuring four years of field testing on fleet vehicles with various mileages, nearly all of the vehicles were found with some degree of electrochemical degradation. Generally, upper radiator hoses and heater hoses showed more damage than lower hoses with the most severe damage observed in the tube area within one to two inches of either end of the hose. Engine hoses that are ... (more)
Posted : 10 June 2005  
 
Give A Good Squeeze To Detect A Bad Hose
Model : Chevrolet, Corvette Category : Engine - Cooling System
... to check for weakness, not the whole hand. Squeeze near the connectors. ECD occurs within two inches of the ends of the hose -- not in the middle (see Figures 1 and 2). Figure 1 Figure 2 Check for any difference in the feel between the middle and ends of the hose. ''Gaps,'' or ''channels,'' can be felt along the length of the hose where it has been weakened by ECD. If the ends are soft and ... (more)
Posted : 10 June 2005  
 
Engine Break-In Procedure
Model : Chevrolet, Corvette Category : Engine
... cooling system after the first fire-up. Upon thermostat opening verify that coolant level is correct. After 20 min. take the engine off fast idle and shut the motor off. Readjust the valves. If any special camshaft prelube was used, change the oil filter. You are now ready to drive the car. Run it 250-500 miles and change the oil filter. If you are going to switch to synthetic oil, now is the ... (more)
Posted : 10 June 2005  
 
C4 Corvette "Change Oil" Indicator Reset
Model : Chevrolet, Corvette Category : Misc
... While the button is held, the "Change Oil" indicator will flash. 4. Continue holding the "GAUGES" button until the "Change Oil" indicator stops flashing and goes out, indicating successful completion of the reset cycle. This should take about 10 seconds. If it does not successfully reset, turn ignition "OFF" and repeat the procedure from Step 1. Return ... (more)
Posted : 10 June 2005  
 
Change your 93-97 Camaro to High Performance Halogens
Model : Chevrolet, Camaro Category : Misc
... bulb, again DO NOT TOUCH THE BULB WITH YOUR FINGERS! Place a small bead of silicone around the base of the bulb where the rubber o-ring is. Smooth it around with your finger; make sure you have a nice smooth bead around the base. Wipe the excess on your finger onto the base of the headlamp. Now carefully place the new bulbs into the base, making sure you put them the same way the old ones came ... (more)
Posted : 9 June 2005  
 
4L60E to T56 Conversion Instructions for 1994-1997 LT-1
Model : Chevrolet, Camaro Category : Misc
... the lip of the pilot bearing, install the bearing into the crank. Be sure the flat side goes into the crank and the beveled side is toward the tranny (a gentleman named Brian emailed me to let me know that he installed his backwards and it seized up). It should be flush with the crank when it is fully in. Try not to touch the inside, it has grease in it. My mechanic told me the amount that ... (more)
Posted : 9 June 2005  
 
12 Disc CD Changer Installation
Model : Chevrolet, Corvette Category : Interior
... 80 grit sand paper, lightly sand both both the rear fiberglass tub and the bracket so that they are lightly scuffed and ready for the epoxy. Using the structural bondy epoxy, generously apply the epoxy to the back side of the bracket. Replace the bracket onto the lip of the tub so that the drilled holes match up to the holes of the CD brakcet. Using the rivets, apply a small amount of pipe ... (more)
Posted : 9 June 2005  
 
Retrofitting a '01 Interior Electrochromic Mirror to 1997-2000 C5
Model : Chevrolet, Corvette Category : Exterior - Mirrors
... | Blk | Brn | --------------------------------------------------- 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Again, view the connector as if you were looking right through the mirror, when in its final position. The orange wire will be inserted in position 7 from behind, pushing it towards you if you have it oriented correctly as in the above diagram. (After installation, pin 7 will be the endmost pin on the DRIVER side; ... (more)
Posted : 9 June 2005  
 
Aiming Your Stock Fog Lamps
Model : Chevrolet, Corvette Category : Lights - Fog Lights
... is recessed too deep to reach with just the #T-15 torx bit.) The adjustment screw is accessed from the round hole on the outboard side of the fog lamp. You might want to shine a flashlight in the hole to locate the adjustment screw because it will most likely not be perfectly centered in the hole. Give the adjustment screw four full turns in the clockwise direction. This should get you in the ... (more)
Posted : 9 June 2005  
 
Center Console Hinge Oiling Points
Model : Chevrolet, Corvette Category : Interior
... position. The black hinge in the center is not your typical hinge. In addition to rotating, it also lifts the lid when opened. This image zooms in on the hinge. Note that you will need to oil the pins on both the front and rear ends. This image zooms in on the front end of the hinge. You can see the heads of the pins in this image. The arrows in this image point to the places where you should ... (more)
Posted : 9 June 2005  
 
Installing European Rear Tail Lights
Model : Chevrolet, Corvette Category : Lights - Tail lights
... see a connector strapped to the car as shown in these two views: Unplug the factory harness from the connector and plug in your new custom harness. Then plug the factory harness into the appropriate location on the new custom harness: Feed the new harness into the same location as the factory harness - it should stay in place with friction alone. Ensure that there is no possibility of the ... (more)
Posted : 9 June 2005  
 
E-Code Headlight Installation
Model : Chevrolet, Corvette Category : Lights
... You will not use the driver side connector in this installation. The passenger side connectors can now be cut. Make sure you leave yourself enough length to run to your relay mounting location. (I barely did!) You will not use the black ground wires - just the brown and green wires to switch the high and low relays. Run 2 separate 10 gauge wires from the driver side headlamp area to the ... (more)
Posted : 9 June 2005  
 
Sparco EVO2 Seat and Seat Rail Installation Instructions
Model : Chevrolet, Corvette Category : Interior
... and screw assembly into a gender bender nut (about 3-4 turns). This is creating a ''jam nut'' to be used as a wrenching tool to tighten the gender bender. Using the 8mm hex key and the 17mm wrench, hold the hex key and tighten nut against the gender bender. The gender bender needs to be tight but not excessively so (23 Ft.-Lbs.). Now tighten the gender bender nut using the 17mm wrench on the ... (more)
Posted : 9 June 2005  
 
Installing a Hurst Shifter in your C5 Corvette
Model : Chevrolet, Corvette Category : Interior
... the two 10mm nuts that retain the rear and front consoles to the floor tunnel. Disconnect the connectors to the air bag indicator light, traction control button and accessory power receptacle and remove module. Next pop of the cover of the inside air temp sensor beside the ignition switch. Remove the Torx screw. Locate and remove the other Torx screws located beside the cig lighter and ... (more)
Posted : 9 June 2005  
 
Upgrading your shocks
Model : Chevrolet, Corvette Category : Suspension
... a minute. Remove the upper mounting nut, insulator retainer, and insulator. Remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolts and nuts. Remove the shock absorber from the upper shock tower and the vehicle. Remove the insulator and retainer from shock absorber. Installation Procedure (Front) Install the retainer and insulator to the shock absorber. Install the shock absorber to the upper shock ... (more)
Posted : 9 June 2005  
 
Lowering your C5
Model : Chevrolet, Corvette Category : Brakes
... the bushing. Cutting the bushing may make your ride a bit more harsh than before. (SKIP IF YOU DID NOT REMOVE THE BOLT) With the c-clip removed, loosen the top nut from the bolt. (SKIP IF YOU DID NOT REMOVE THE BOLT) Pull out the bolt and bushings from the leaf spring(the leaf spring is NOT under pressure). (SKIP IF YOU DID NOT REMOVE THE BOLT) Cut both bushings so that the section with the ... (more)
Posted : 9 June 2005  
 
Brake Bias Spring Installation
Model : Chevrolet, Corvette Category : Brakes
... part. The new spring is considerably stiffer than the stock spring. You need to put the fiber retainer on the end of the nut and then the nut assembly over the end of the spring. You will have to compress the spring to get the nut to the threads. I used a small, flat bar to push down on the nut while turning it with the wrench. I didn't find a torque specification for the nut but it should ... (more)
Posted : 9 June 2005  
 
Cold Air Screen Installation
Model : Chevrolet, Corvette Category : Misc
... You have to find it by feel. If you didn't use the black knob to raise the headlights, you can turn the headlights off because it will be a while before you need the room again. Insert your hand/arm between the nosepiece and the radiator shroud. If you feel along the bottom edge of the stock molding you will find 2 places where the wiring harness is attached with push in plastic pieces. ... (more)
Posted : 9 June 2005  
 
Donaldson Blackwing Install
Model : Chevrolet, Corvette Category : Engine - Intake
... stock air filter assembly. You have to remove the friction clamp that holds the end of the PCV hose onto the air cleaner connector. Slide the screwdriver blade between the two serrated ''jaws'' of the clamp and rotate the blade until the clamp opens. You can now disconnect the hose from the air filter box. Save the friction clamp! With the hose free and the MAF sensor plug out of the way, ... (more)
Posted : 9 June 2005  
 
LTFT / O2 Analysis & Tuning Guide
Model : Chevrolet, Corvette Category : Misc
... file provided here, you can crunch the data using the provided Excel template for a basic analysis. If you wish to sort the date on different columns, open up the file in a different worksheet, not in the template. To use the template: Start Excel, and open up the template youve saved to your computer. Select 'Data -> Get External Data -> Import Text File' from the menu. Browse to your log ... (more)
Posted : 9 June 2005  
 
Prevent Convertible Top Rubbing on your 2001 Corvette
Model : Chevrolet, Corvette Category : Misc
... is held back to reveal the staples. The staples at the seam and three either side of the seam were removed and the area inspected. It was discovered that a length of seat-belt like material runs over the bow and is stapled to the plastic strip. This seat-belt material is attached to the new inner liner and is anchored at the same place as the top. This further increases the thickness of the ... (more)
Posted : 9 June 2005  
 
Removing Light Scratches
Model : Chevrolet, Corvette Category : Misc
... motion when removing the scratch. Use moderate to heavy pressure. When the polish dries , stop buffing. Inspect your work. Repeat the process. After each application, review the scratched area carefully and look for improvement. Normally, if you are not seeing progress after three applications, you may want to consider a slightly more abrasive compound. If you are satisfied with the results, ... (more)
Posted : 9 June 2005  
 
How to Change Oil in Your C5
Model : Chevrolet, Corvette Category : Misc
... It has two large braces as shown below. Place the 5 lb. plate weight (or equivalent) on top of your floorjack such that the weight is both centered on the jack plate and spans both aluminum ribs on the crossmember as shown, taking care to place the jack in the center of the crossmember as viewed from the rear. NOTE: It has been mentioned to me that a weight such as this might actually ... (more)
Posted : 9 June 2005  
 
Spark Plug and Ignition Wire Removal and Installation
Model : Chevrolet, Corvette Category : Electrical - Ignition
... up. They should easily pop out. Pull the large vacuum line out of the brake booster and place it out of the way. (Wiggle it and pull, and it should pop out.) Also remove the rubber tube from the ''black thing'' which is attached to the exhaust manifold (see picture). The purpose is to provide as much room as possible for the hardest plug of all. The #7 plug at the rear on the drivers side. Just ... (more)
Posted : 9 June 2005  
 
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