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Comment on Replacing The Fuel Pump & Sending Unit On A 1987 C4 Corvette by Corvette Parts

Corvette Parts — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:31:09 +0000

Bernie -
The fuel pump relay is located on the firewall on the drivers side of the wiper motor. If this car is a 4+7 there will be two relays there, one for the fuel pump and one for the over drive.

Comment on Why won’t my C4 Corvette’s cooling fans turn on? by Corvette Parts

Corvette Parts — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:46:49 +0000

Trevor - If you have fluid on the passenger side of your vehicle; then you will most likely need to replace your Corvette Heater Core. When that Corvette Part is going bad/ leaking, the fluid usually ends up on the passenger side floor of the vehicle. This is a difficult install, you are going to have to remove a lot of the dash out of the car in order to get the heater core out. GM authorized somewhere around 6 hours for this by a trained mechanic with the proper tools.

Comment on Corvette Z06/GS Front & Rear Drilled Rotors for 2006-2012 C6 by Corvette Parts

Corvette Parts — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:19:25 +0000

Grant - Unfortuntely, these particular rotors will not work. These Corvette Parts are for Z06 and Grand Sport Corvettes only. But we do have a Slotted Brake Rotor that would work for you (we do not currently sell this slotted rotor in a drilled version).

Comment on Things To Consider Before Starting Your New “Old” Corvette by Corvette Parts

Corvette Parts — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:54:31 +0000

Hi Michael: We would be happy to discuss your '59 Corvette, and any plans you may have for it.While we are not sure where in SW Florida you are located, and we may not be able to recomend a specific restoration facility, we would still be interested in speaking with you concering your restoration. On a more local level, if you have not already, join the regional Corvette club. Click here for a list of Corvette clubs in Florida. The folks in your area will have a far better grasp of where to take the car for any work far better than we will. Also, by tapping into that pool of knowledge you will create a support system for the future. Feel free to give us a call at 1-800-962-9632.

Comment on Why won’t my C4 Corvette’s cooling fans turn on? by Trevor

Trevor — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:43:49 +0000

Hey friends. so I have a 1993 C4 and I noticed the same “problem” with the heat – my ac and heater does not work, and my passenger floor board is leaking fluid, its a weird fluid, I believe its anti-freeze…I’m not sure what it could be. Are they all related?

Comment on Replacing The Fuel Pump & Sending Unit On A 1987 C4 Corvette by Bernie

Bernie — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:08:55 +0000

My 85 Corvette will not start. I have determined it has spark and it will start if you spray starting fluid
in the the throttle body. I have also noticed I cannot hear the fuel pump come on, I am thinking its the fuel pump,but after reading Mike’s issue with his 87 do you think it may be a fuel pump relay?
Where is the relay located?

Comment on 2012 ZR1 Corvette at Nurburgring by nurburgringexplorer

nurburgringexplorer — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:08:43 +0000

I have visited the Ring many times and never get bored of the sound of 911′s but it is a real treat to hear a proper big old American V8 bellowing through the Mountains.

Adam Langeveld
Nurburgring Explorer

Comment on Corvette Z06/GS Front & Rear Drilled Rotors for 2006-2012 C6 by Grant

Grant — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:17:31 +0000

Hi there – will these front rotors fit with my stock wheels? 2007 1LT MM6 corvette, non-Z-51 package.

Comment on Corvette Wheel Offset & Back Spacing by Corvette Parts

Corvette Parts — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:42:28 +0000

Hi Jeremiah-
This is really a question for the folks that are going to widen the wheels, and sell you the flared fenders.
If the people who are making and selling these Corvette Wheels, fenders and spacers can’t answer these questions, maybe you should re-think if they are your best option. It may be better to put the fenders on the car, and then work out the math for the wheel width, backspacing and offset, as opposed to spending your money and hoping for the best. Good Luck!

Comment on How do you remove the windshield wiper motor from a 1969 Corvette? by Corvette Parts

Corvette Parts — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:34:13 +0000

Hi Rich:
It could be several vacuum related problems but most likely it is the wiper door actuator located in the engine bay on the passengers side. Good Luck!

Comment on Corvette Wheel Offset & Back Spacing by Corvette Parts

Corvette Parts — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:34:14 +0000

Here you go, Gary:
18×8.5” front wheels = +56
19×10” rear wheels = +79
Check out all of our C6 Corvette Wheels here.

Comment on Corvette Restoration Tip: Wiring Harnesses by Corvette Parts

Corvette Parts — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:24:00 +0000

Bravo -
There is a company by the name of Speed and Marine, I believe. They make stand alone harnesses like this. I am not sure if they are still making them for the L98 engines but if you google them, you should be able to find out. I do not know if a Camaro harness will work. Good Luck!

Comment on Replacing The Fuel Pump & Sending Unit On A 1987 C4 Corvette by Zip Corvette Parts

Zip Corvette Parts — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:05:21 +0000

Hi Randy -
There could still be several issue here. Let’s start with the fan, it should not turn on when the key is immediately in run, could be a bad ECM or a fan Relay. The initial start of the engine is because the injectors are priming the engine for startup when you first turn the key on. So if you have a bad ECM it is possible that it is not commanding the injectors to fire after that. You can check those with a noid light, it would also be a good time to check the fuel pressure, it should be about 38lbs. You can also have a ignition problem, although the system if firing, it is not giving off a engine speed to the ECM. It needs an engine speed to tell it that it is turning over and needs the injectors to fire. These are a couple of things to check. Remember – it takes compression, fuel and spark – if it has those it will run. Good Luck!

Comment on Replacing The Fuel Pump & Sending Unit On A 1987 C4 Corvette by Randy

Randy — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:32:35 +0000

I have a 1985 Corvette which has been sitting and not run for a few years (always inside), I put a battery in it and when I try to start it it will fire but not run. I can’t hear the fuel pump over the noise of the cooling fan(it comes on with the key). Hmm, just thought..I could unplug IT. Anyway is the pump prone to fail from sitting for an extended period or where would I begin? Seems like fuel issue of some sort to me.

Comment on Things To Consider Before Starting Your New “Old” Corvette by Michael Tracy

Michael Tracy — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:52:20 +0000

I have a 59 that at one time looked like the one pictured. I bought this car as a boy in the early 60′s and have grown old with it. I would like to talk with someone about doing a correct restoration. I live in SW Florida.

Thank you

Comment on How do you remove the windshield wiper motor from a 1969 Corvette? by rich

rich — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 22:32:42 +0000

My cowl does not open when I turn on the windshield wipers and even the lever under the streering column fails to make it open as well I have to pull by hand to release the wipers which do work well. What do you think is the issue to the cowl failing to open ? Thanks – my vette is a 1972.

Comment on Corvette Wheel Offset & Back Spacing by Jeremiah

Jeremiah — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:17:48 +0000

I’m planning to widen my stock 02 ZO6 wheels to 12″, put on flared quarter panels (extend out 1.25″), and use a spacer to push the wheel out flush for the extra 1.25″. Will 12″ be too much (stick out past quarter)?I would think it’d work but I have no idea how much the 12″ stock wheel would need to clear the wheel well. I just don’t want any rubbing, and don’t want the wheel/tires to stick out past the quarters. Thanks for any help at all. I’m currently out of the country on work and have limited resources for contact, so email would be best or i’ll check back here. Also, want to put 345′s on the wheels, or 335′s if the 345/12″ combo won’t work, fyi

Appreciate your time

Comment on Corvette Wheel Offset & Back Spacing by Gary Alexander

Gary Alexander — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:46:19 +0000

What is the offset for a 2010 C6 Corvette 18X8.5 and 19X10 wheels?

Comment on Corvette Restoration Tip: Wiring Harnesses by bravo

bravo — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 02:57:19 +0000

I bought a 1988 Corvette motor recently and do not have a wiring harness. I am looking to find out where to get a harness new or used. I was also curious if a camaro harness will work. I am putting it in a 1994 s10 and will appreciate your help.

Comment on Corvette Seat Belt Sets for 1968-1982 C3 by Zip Corvette Parts

Zip Corvette Parts — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:00:03 +0000

We sell Corvette Seat Belt Extenders that add an additional 12" to the seat belts already installed.