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  1. J

    Top will not retract

    Sounds like the latch for the front of the roof is not unlatching. See the video series on You Tube by Top Hydraulics if you haven't already. John B.
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    Hydraulic system oil change

    I wasn't aware of a particular schedule, but anything's possible. As hydraulic cylinders extend and collapse, any debris that might get on the exposed rod has to be wiped off by the seals or it ends up in the fluid. Also, the fluid could have some water in it just from condensation. It won't...
  3. J

    My Engine has silent "Burp" that I feel at idle. At any driving speed the motor is "Smooth as Silk."What si going on???

    I'd scan it for codes first. Could be a ton of stuff. Might not set a code that a regular OBD-II scanner would pick up unless it's a misfire, but you can rent a Tech 2 scanner and Candi interface online if you do a search. It can dive a lot deeper. Mine ran better after I replaced the coils, but...
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    Tonneau Cover Links Needed

    I think that's the best description. When you raise or lower the top, one of the cylinders pops the panel up, the one directly behind the roll-over hoops that Top Hydraulics calls the tonneau cover. My top got out of synch somehow (it's fixed now) and the links that connect that panel to the...
  5. J

    That light in the corner of the Headlight

    There's an amber one visible from the side of the car and a white one in the corner of the light, visible from the front. They're both illuminated when the parking lights are turned on, so I'd say that's what they are.
  6. J

    Roof Top Hydraulic Fluid Substitute used by Top Hydraulics

    Just ordered two. Thanks for the link! John B.
  7. J

    Cooling System Tee Disintegrated

    I just went to the local hardware store and bought it. John B.
  8. J

    Front Shift linkage bushing replacement

    There's another thread on this very thing, presently just above this one, and it describes this. Good luck. John B.
  9. J

    car wont go into gear, shifter just floats back and forth from park to drive..and doesnt engage!!

    Golhock, have you visually verified that the cable end at the rear is physically connected at the transmission? That's where mine broke a couple of months ago and needed the small bushing. I was also lucky in that mine broke at home, while the car was in park. Would've been real trouble if it...
  10. J

    Coil pack failure

    I had one go bad, replaced them all. I was only able to find the coils sold as a "rack" of four and the description indicated that it was an altered or 'improved' design, yeah right. I procured mine from RockAuto. No problems since. John B.
  11. J

    New part needed

    Why not have a shop rebuild the starter you already have? John B.
  12. J

    Shift Cable end just broke

    Just fixed mine, rear bushing was completely gone. The hardest part is getting a jack under the car, sitting outside my gate, in gravel. I needed a new low profile floor jack anyway, haha. FWIW, the bushing installs in under a minute and really tightens up the throws on the shifter. Thanks for...
  13. J

    FOB issues

    I'm willing to bet this is a relatively unknown 'feature' in the car. Last summer I was returning to Phoenix from central IL, and pulled into my hotel to check in, all I took with me were my wallet and key fob. The actual key was 1,000 miles away in AZ. Came right back out and the car wouldn't...
  14. J

    Transmission Fluid and Filter Change

    Tom P, as stated in post #16, I had the differential fluid changed as well. Still doing great. John B.
  15. J

    Got rid of my Mag Ride Shocks!

    I believe the sensors themselves may warn you via the Driver's Information Center (DIC, not kidding). Replacements are available via RockAuto. More likely, the ride height adjusters are bad, and also available through alternate sources (search on here). They have a rubber pad on the end of a...
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    Got rid of my Mag Ride Shocks!

    Over a year and 15,000 miles on my new OEM style shocks via RockAuto - I'm really happy and they're holding up just fine. Buy once, cry once. I was 54 when I replaced them in my yard, on jack stands in July heat, in the Phoenix area. You can do it! The Corvette rear anti-sway bar is on as well...
  17. J

    Help! Catalytic converter replacement

    I'd try replacing the rear oxygen sensors, as those are what is telling the computer the catalytic converters are not functioning correctly. I'd probably also install spark plug anti-foulers on both sensors while re-installing. This spaces the sensors further back, off the exhaust flow, so they...
  18. J

    LED running lights installed in my headlights.

    Rescueken, you can install load resistors across the + and - leads that power the turn signal circuit. They place an additional "load" on the circuit and slow the turn signal flashing down. They are not expensive and I listed my source earlier in this post, www.superbrightleds.com although I...
  19. J

    HELP! Need help finding a coolant leak!

    Agree with L.T.S., again. Mine was the plastic tee. On recommendation from this forum, I ordered a brass one from Amazon (what is it...1/4 x 3/8 x 1/4 ?) and it fixed it right up for under $20. John B.
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