Corvette Action Center - C5 Technical and Performance http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/ For technical and performance related discussion of 1997 - 2004 Corvettes. en Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:31:12 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/images/misc/rss.png Corvette Action Center - C5 Technical and Performance http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/ Understanding Oil Pressure http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123722.html Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:23:01 GMT I have an '04. After starting the motor the oil pressure reads in the low 50's and after driving for 10-15 minutes it drops to about 42 psi. At start up, I suspect the oil pressure is higher because the oil is colder and thus thicker. As the oil warms it becomes less thick and thus the pressure drops. Am I correct my assumption? If not, why the drop when the oil heats up? ]]> C5 Technical and Performance O Vette http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123722.html When to do tune up. http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123711.html Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:28:28 GMT My '04 coupe just turned past 50K miles. Outside of regularly schedule oil and air filter changes and chassis lubes. There's never been any engine work and it's still performing well. I am noticing that the engine sometimes hesitates to fire up on the first key turn. Is it time for a tune up, and if so, what needs to be checked? ]]> C5 Technical and Performance ICOMP http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123711.html Clutch adjustment http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123697.html Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:00:17 GMT :)Hello To all my fellow Corvette enthuist,I recently bought a beautiful almost flawlest 2000... :)Hello To all my fellow Corvette enthuist,I recently bought a beautiful almost flawlest 2000 Corvette 54k miles on it,my clutch engagement is near the top of the pedal travel,it does not slip at all,my question is there any adjustment on the clutch and does this mean my clutch is at the ending of its life.
Thanks Tony :upthumbs ]]> C5 Technical and Performance T51 http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123697.html Help! Leaking rear main seal on C5 Z06 http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123643.html Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:12:54 GMT I just have found out I have a rear main seal leak on my car with 18K on it. The dealership told me... I just have found out I have a rear main seal leak on my car with 18K on it. The dealership told me that the whole power train must be removed to fix this. Does anyone know of a "Good" dealership or specialty shop in New England? I don't want just anybody doing it and have to chase problems the rest of the cars life!

Shifty ]]> C5 Technical and Performance Shifty http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123643.html Can a tire sidewall be patched? http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123607.html Sat, 21 Aug 2010 23:15:57 GMT My tires were slashed (stabbed) last night on my very own driveway. Brand New Wide Ovals to boot.... My tires were slashed (stabbed) last night on my very own driveway. Brand New Wide Ovals to boot. Has anyone heard of any places that can repair a sidewall?

I know it's a slim chance it can be fixed but i thought to try anyways. I was lucky they only slashed 2 and not 4 of them. It's not worth the hiked insurance rates so any solution apart from complete replacement would be nice. ]]> C5 Technical and Performance Vettepirate http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123607.html <![CDATA[I know it's here somewhere??!!!???]]> http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123571.html Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:04:46 GMT I'm trying to locate the section that has the "technical" changes from year to year for the C5.

This used to be a section that talked about small engine changes, interior changes etc.

Where is this located now??:confused ]]> C5 Technical and Performance DC3PLT http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123571.html Help! stumbles on 1st acceleration http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123559.html Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:10:43 GMT NO matter how long I allow my 98 to warm up it will stumble on itself when accelerating hard off... NO matter how long I allow my 98 to warm up it will stumble on itself when accelerating hard off the line. It will not do this again all day,unless she cools all the way down. It will start to take off then acts like she is not getting fuel for a second, shutters then takes off. any thoughts ]]> C5 Technical and Performance randycokerservice http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123559.html Question: Hard starting when cold ? http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123528.html Sun, 15 Aug 2010 15:47:32 GMT I have a 2003 LS1 and it's becoming a problem starting when cold, ( right now it's 75 degrees) The enging has to turn over for 20 seconds before it fires up. The problem goes away once the engine is fully warmed up ? No I haven't taken any codes so far, I'm disabled and taking the codes isn't something I can do. Thank you ! ]]> C5 Technical and Performance killain http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123528.html Help! Active Handling bypass http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123488.html Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:58:03 GMT Active handling light is illuminated all the time, and button on console does not work to turn it... Active handling light is illuminated all the time, and button on console does not work to turn it off. Is there a reset, or a bypass to solve this issue without having to take it to Chevy;shrug?? Thx for input.:thumb ]]> C5 Technical and Performance ARKvette02 http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123488.html Jacking for first time WHEW! http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123466.html Tue, 10 Aug 2010 19:29:52 GMT Does anyone have any suggestions on an easier way to jack a C5? I changed my oil yesterday for... Does anyone have any suggestions on an easier way to jack a C5?

I changed my oil yesterday for the first time and the Vette sits so low I can’t get the jacks under it. I had to remove a swivel on top of a small jack to lift it a little then use a large jack.

I found the “official” jacking points in the manual but just to get to them takes an act of Congress.

Anyone have any links or advice on it? Do you use different jacks?

Thanks.

Paul ]]> C5 Technical and Performance Paul Higg http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123466.html Early C5 Interior heat http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123453.html Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:19:55 GMT Because of the oppressive heat & humidity here in central VA that we have been having this summer, I did some searching through the threads concerning interior heat in the early C5's. One posting, (I'm sorry, but I can't remember who said it, but many thanks to whom ever), suggested wraping the exhaust pipes with header wrapping.

About two weeks ago I bought 50 feet of 2 inch wide Exhaust Wrap and wrapped the pipes that connect the exhaust manifolds to the cats. Then I wrapped the pipes from the end of the crossover
pipe to the tail pipe joints. (Rear shown below)

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I over lapped the wrappings by about 1/2 inch and used worm clamps at the beginning and end to prevent unraveling. (Front shown below.)

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It has been two weeks and the interior heat has been reduced by at least 80%. Wow, what a difference. Total cost $39.

Keep the heat out :mad and ......

..... Keep 'em rollin' :W

Bill
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]]> C5 Technical and Performance WLS Ruby 93 http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123453.html Question: Battery Tender Use http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123428.html Sun, 08 Aug 2010 12:41:55 GMT New owner here. Any issue with the Vettes electronics if I use a Battery Tender while I am gone... New owner here. Any issue with the Vettes electronics if I use a Battery Tender while I am gone for a few weeks? I am planning on leaving the battery connected to the car. I had a friend tell me he burnt up a regulator one time by leaving the battery connected. ]]> C5 Technical and Performance UncleBuck http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123428.html Question: Erratic Headlights http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123415.html Sat, 07 Aug 2010 11:02:25 GMT 2001 and the headlights are erratic. Turn on and driver's side comes up. Turn off and driver's side goes down and up 5 times stopping in down position or close to down position. I manually raise passenger's side and it will operate normally until next day when it doesn' raise. Can someone help me? ]]> C5 Technical and Performance ITLSCOOT http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123415.html Trip Odometer Wrap-Around? http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123387.html Wed, 04 Aug 2010 16:49:25 GMT Hey! Does anyone know whether the electronic trip odometers on the C5 DIC wrap around (i.e., reach... Hey! Does anyone know whether the electronic trip odometers on the C5 DIC wrap around (i.e., reach a certain amount, then "reset" to zero) like a mechanical trip odometer would? If so, what's the maximum value? I don't see anything in the Owner's Manual that says one way or the other... ]]> C5 Technical and Performance timfitz63 http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/thread123387.html