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1. #C5 CORVETTE PROJECTOR HEADLIGHTS HOW TO CLEAN OUT#
2. #C5 CORVETTE PROJECTOR HEADLIGHTS CRACK NEAR THE#

The C5 Corvette Headlight present on the last generation of Corvettes is the last of the pop-up headlights. Then youre options are to either replace the lens (which is near impossible as the factory headlight was non-serviceable) or consider an upgrade.Submitted by Southern Car Parts ( ) (7/21/11)C5 Corvette Headlight. If youve noticed the headlights on your C6 Corvette have started to fade, especially due to the failure of the factory lens coating. 05-13 Morimoto XB LED Headlights w/Driving Lights.

C5 Corvette Projector Headlights Crack Near The

Sometimes car crippling damage would occur, sometimes not. I believe they are the vacuum lines that control the movement of the interior vents, and usually the system will default to blowing out the defroster vent. It can also get onto the air conditioner lines. The leaking battery acid would drip down the side of the battery, down the funnel-like battery support, straight down onto the PCM and the wiring loom. For 1997-2004 Chevy Corvette C5 Black Dual Projector Headlights Lamps.Many C5's came with AC Delco Freedom batteries that tend to have the case crack near the battery posts. However, the motors can wear out which is a hassle and added expense.65-100mm Rubber Housing Seal Caps For Headlamp Install Xenon Headlight, Retrofit.

C5 Corvette Projector Headlights How To Clean Out

The most problematic ground connections are behind the headlights on both sides. It's possible that the car will throw codes for no apparent reason.No matter what Corvette you buy, replace the battery with a gel-type battery, like the Optima Redtop, sold at CostCo for $100.Grounding Problems aka CRAZY electrical gremlins!Bill Curlee has a great thread on the problems that corroded ground connections can create, and how to clean out the grounds. It would probably be best to move to the next Corvette unless you don't mind possibly tackling this repair in the future. Look under the tray for rust or white powder-signs of evidence of battery acid damage.

It will wear out and form cracks, which is normal - for cheap leather.The wire springs in the seat bottom and the bars in the bolsters can also wear thru the foam and leather, but that can be fixed by placing layer of burlap between the springs and the foam.Check the black plastic surround on the bottom of the seat to make sure it fits snugly against the leather and isn't cracked. The leather is cheap, and there's little protection for it. Sliding hard across the bolster can break it, causing it to flap side-to-side. Proper adjustments and maintenance will prevent most leaks.Bill Curlee’s thread about locating and cleaning the udders, and sealing the door hinges.Here’s a few TSB’s from the CorvetteActionCenter.com:1997-1998: Service Bulletin: Waterleak Above Door Glass (Reseal Blowout Clip)1997-2002: Service Bulletin: General Waterleak Guide1997: Service Bulletin: Water Drips into Rear Compartment After Hatch/Glass Has Been OpenedCorvette seats are delicate.

Some people put racing harness belts thru those loops. The sport seats have a hole under the headrest. The seat backs swinging forward under braking is normal, and not considered a problem.Corvettemechanic.com - must be a memberGet the sport seats. Some lucky owners can get the dealer to replace the frame under warranty. It can be fixed, but GM will not fix it. The newer style plastic surrounds can be used as a direct replacement, but one of the plastic studs may need to be ground off, or a hole will need to get punched into the leather.The seats tend to rock back and forth by about a 1/4" during acceleration and braking.

The new style plugs, have a twist-lock to prevent them from falling out, but also requires new bezels. The foam in a standard seat will need to be cut, and sewing will have to be done, but it’s an easy job.There are 1-1/2" plugs that are located on the headlight bezels that would fall off on the older Corvette's (1997-1999). Ask the dealership for them, they should know what it is without a part number. Harness belt holes can be installed using Ford harness cutouts.

Converting the valve rockers to true shaft-mounted adjustable roller rockers with may help eliminate the valve train noise if adjusted properly. It may sound like sewing machine. Adjust and lubricate the rubber stops so when you pull the corner of the hood up, it doesn’t pull up, but the hood still closes.The valve train makes a significant amount of noise at idle. It also prevents cracking, so do this to all weather-stripping, on any car.During cold weather the rubber hood stops can also rub and rattle against the hood. The wind noise will never totally go away, but if there's creaking, you can eliminate that by thinly applying dielectric silicone grease to the weather-stripping.

Garnet paper is recommended, but I haven’t tried it.If you insist the problem is warping, don’t turn the rotors since thinner rotors warp more easily. I tend to believe StopTech: I verified this by lightly grinding my rotors with steel wool. If you press the clutch pedal in while shutting off the car, you won't hear it.The front brake rotors warp easily under heavy braking…or at least that’s what uneducated drivers think. Sometimes you'll hear a horrible rattle if you shut off the engine. It is the clutch throwout bearing rattling around.

It costs about $220 for the crash bar, nut-serts, bolts and insulators, and can be replaced in a couple of hours, just be sure to hook the hoses and electric connector back to the A.I.R. If the crash bar gets scraped enough, eventually it will wear down to the point where it needs to get replaced. Check the underside of the tip of the bumper, and the bottom corners of the bumper. The bumper itself should not have scrape marks on it. It's almost impossible not to scrape the front end, but there are two metal crash bar loops that should prevent the bumper from scraping. Rotors are available for $25 at Napa and RockAuto.Checking for scrapes is an easy way to tell if the car was treated well.

Without this extra protection, you can expect to replace the crash bar and repair the rockers several times over the life of the car. If you see these devices installed, you can be pretty sure the owner took good care of the car. Neither of the devices are visible unless looking under the car, and they are discreet enough to possibly be missed anyway. They also make two aluminum strips that attached the frame next to the rocker panels, and they take the scrapes themselves instead of the rockers panels. It will still scrape the spoiler, but the spoiler is a cheap wear item that takes only two minutes to replace without a lift or jack. They have wheels that attach to the crash bar, allowing the car to roll on driveways instead of wearing down the crash bar.

The engine compartment stays pretty clean, but this the "extra step".There are two kinds of climate controls. This is another sign that the owner took good care of the car. This extra weather-strip helps keep the engine compartment clean, and may also help the air intake system work better. You may not even notice it since it looks identical to rest of the weather-stripping. Many owners install weather-strip along this front edge. Low hanging headers will probably still scrape.The sides and back of the hood compartment have weather-strip installed from the factory.

The dual-zone system did cost more, but is not as reliable as the manual system.