C4 Corvette Maintenance Basics

Author: John Loughmiller
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781533615879
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 436

Book Description
In the "C4 Corvette Maintenance Basics" book you'll find troubleshooting and maintenance information and a resource section that will help you locate needed parts and accessories.The technical information provided is basic troubleshooting and maintenance techniques for the C4 Corvette including the recovery and meaning of computer trouble codes. You'll also read about symptoms and common causes for power train issues. This information is presented along with specific engine and transmission information plus preventative maintenance suggestions. There is also an FAQ section for new owners. (Note that these sections DO NOT cover everything a Factory Service Manual covers.)The majority of the book presents a listing of failure types and problems sorted by model year as reported by Corvette dealers, owners and independent repair shops. Called Defect Reports, these data were collected by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) over the years going all the way back to the first C4, the 1984 model. Unfortunately the NHTSA website does not provide information for all model years from the C4 production run. Fortunately, the author was able to find historical Defect Reports for the entire C4 production run for the 1984 through 1996 models and included it in this book. This is information that - to the author's knowledge - you can't get anywhere else.Most of the dealer's master technicians who knew the C4 inside-out have retired and when they left, they took their tribal knowledge with them leaving C4 owners with only a few Corvette specialty repair shops - mostly in large cities - and their own skills to sort out C4 problems. The "C4 Corvette Maintenance Basics" book is intended to help address the shortage of DIY technical information for C4 owners. When you have an issue with your C4 Corvette, it's suggested that you first take a look at the maintenance section of the book and then browse the Defect Reports - laborious as that may be due to the number of reports. If you use these resources the odds for diagnosing your problem and developing a repair strategy will increase in your favor.Finally, browse the recalls and defect reports for your year C4 some evening when you're bored. Use the information you find there as a guide for checking your car to find out if you have any similar conditions that might cause you problems in the near future.

C4 Corvette Buyers Guide

Author: John Loughmiller
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781533414090
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 154

Book Description
"C4 Corvette Buyers Guide - A Reference for the Purchase and Maintenance of the 4th Generation Corvette." With the 4th Generation Corvette - known as the C4 model - enthusiasts have an opportunity to purchase arguably the biggest bang for the buck in pre-owned Corvettes. As a result, sales of the 1984 through 1996 Corvettes are more robust than other models and yet the prices are very reasonable for a world class sports car. Th "C4 Corvette Buyers Guide" is aimed squarely at these new C4 owners and perspective owners - a reference book that provides the information needed to make informed decisions about the purchase and maintenance of the C4. Illustrated with many photographs, the book begins with a history of the C4 Corvette in chapter one which will help you understand the design and manufacture philosophy plus you'll read about the year by year improvements made to the car. Using this information, you'll be able to choose the best year for your budget. Next, you'll find yourself at chapter two which guides you through a purchase via an extremely detailed pre-buy check list. You'll use these guidelines to avoid being so mesmerized by the good looks and superior performance of the 4th generation Corvette that you inadvertently overlook damage, engine or transmission problems, inoperative systems and various seller tricks. After that, you're off to the maintenance and performance chapters; both are informative and full of detailed information and suggestions. You'll refer to these two chapters again and again after your purchase which extends the book's usefulness well beyond the day you take delivery of your C4. Next, a product recall chapter advises you of safety campaigns.You'll want to check on these specific repairs to make certain they've been accomplished. A resources chapter follows. It lists Corvette books you may wish to add to your library plus information about the National Corvette Museum. In this chapter, you'll also find lots of places to buy parts and accessories - including specialty houses - complete with contact information and websites if available. Lastly, the author wraps things up with some closing remarks. In the "C4 Corvette Buyers Guide," you'll find the answers to new owner's (and hope-to-be owners) questions about America's Sports Car and be able to find just the right C4 - plus you'll be able to make certain that it's maintained properly after the purchase.

101 Projects for Your Corvette 1984-1996

Author: Richard Newton
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781610607933
Category : Corvette automobile
Languages : en
Pages : 264

Book Description
One of the most popular and most easily acquired Corvettes is the C4, produced from 1984 through 1996. The performance enhancements, maintenance procedures and restoration tips provided in this book provide Corvette owners a wide variety of options to upgrade their cars, all within reasonable price ranges. Projects include restoration tips, time estimates, tools needed, expertise level, and money necessary to complete the project so the reader will know what is required before starting.

Weekend Projects for Your Modern Corvette: C4, C5, C6

Author: Tom Benford
Publisher:
ISBN: 1616730919
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 226

Book Description

101 Projects for Your Corvette 1984-1996

Author: Richard Newton
Publisher: Motorbooks
ISBN: 9780760314616
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 255

Weekend Projects for Your Modern Corvette

Author: Tom Benford
Publisher: Motorbooks
ISBN: 9780760335406
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
However perfect a Corvette may be, it can always use a little work--upgrades to the engine or body, performance improvements, modifications to make it your own. And whatever you want to do to your Corvette, this book shows you how. Covering the three modern generations of America’s favorite sports car, Weekend Projects for Your Modern Corvette is the ultimate guide for maintaining, upgrading, and personalizing your Corvette. Basic maintenance, bodywork, painting, interior upgrades, audio/visual customizations, wheels, tires, shocks, lights and electrical, accessories--a total of 52 projects, one for every weekend, for a year's worth of Corvette upgrades; and the author details the needed skills, tools, and parts, as well as how much time and money you can expect to spend. As the title suggests, all of these projects can be completed in a few hours over the weekend. Whichever model (or models) you own, Weekend Projects for Your Corvette is the book that can take your Corvette that much closer to the car of your dreams.

How to Restore Your C3 Corvette

Author: Walt Thurn
Publisher: CarTech Inc
ISBN: 1613250371
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 178

Book Description
Provides essential information for those who want to restore this Corvette model at home.

Chevrolet Corvette : Restoration Guide

Author: Lindsay Porter
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781610608558
Category : Automobiles
Languages : en
Pages : 228

Book Description
This fully-illustrated restoration guide contains over 1000 detailed, step-by-step photos, featuring bodywork and frame, interior and trim, mechanicals and electrics. The book also includes a year-by-year model history from 1953 to 1996, complete with advice on which models make better restoration projects, and which models to watch out for. Whether your interest is in simply driving and maintenance, high-performance modification, or show-winning restoration, the Chevrolet Corvette Restoration Guide has information for all.

Corvette from the Inside

Author: Dave McLellan
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 308

Book Description
Celebrations begin this year to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Chevrolet Corvette. There's no one more qualified than Dave McLellan to reflect upon the remarkable endurance of this legendary American icon. Dave McLellan belongs to a select group by having been the second of only three Corvette Chief Engineers to date. He is also the very first Corvette Chief Engineer to sit down and write his view of the incredible story of America's foremost sports car.In Corvette from the Inside Dave McLellan talks about his years at the center of Corvette Engineering, his take on Corvette history and many of the details that have made the Corvette a perennial favorite with millions of Americans. As McLellan describes the incredible highs and lows in the life of the Corvette, he also paints the bigger picture of the American auto industry's ability to rebuild itself whenever its survival is threatened.McLellan uses every tool at his disposal to tell his story, including original sketches and charts drawn by him exclusively for this book, scores of archival photos from GM, photos from his personal collection, and of course his own first-hand memories of 32 years at General Motors. Whether you're interested in the Corvette from an engineering perspective or simply a fan of the celebrated sports car, you'll want to own a copy of Dave McLellan's Corvette from the Inside.

Chevrolet Corvette C2

Author: Oxyger's Designs
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
Indispensable to any owner of a Chevrolet Corvette C2, this booklet will allow you to follow the repair and maintenance of your car! On a hundred pages, you will be able to note all the hours spent restoring your Vette, register all the parts that you have changed or repaired and note your observations. At the end of the notebook, a page is reserved to write down your addresses of garages, craftsmen or spare parts sellers.