Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings
09-28-2011
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Replies: 24
Views: 21,958
Re: Differential issue...
I agree that it's most likely a bearing failure, but not due to an accident since there are zero signs of any damage or repairs to the suspenssion or body. Also, the carfax was clean. I distinctly...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings
09-27-2011
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Replies: 24
Views: 21,958
Re: Differential issue...
Thanks for all the replies gents. I'll try to answer all questions from today, and provide more info. Please bear with me since it's my first time opening and seeing inside of a diff. Also here are...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings
09-27-2011
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Replies: 24
Views: 21,958
Re: Differential issue...
I was finally able to pull the diff out this weekend and take it apart. Sure enough one of the side yokes is worn out all the way to the C clip. I'm having a real hard time finding those side yokes...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings
07-25-2011
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Replies: 24
Views: 21,958
Re: Differential issue...
I could not get any play at the yoke at all. The car is already jacked up with the wheel removed so I'll disconnect the spring tonight and see if there is any play in the yoke. I'll let you know.
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings
07-25-2011
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Replies: 24
Views: 21,958
Re: Differential issue...
Thanks for this. It makes perfect sense, and it was the answer I was afraid of getting.
How hard is it to remove the diff without a porper lift?
Once the diff is off, is it posible to just...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings
07-24-2011
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Replies: 24
Views: 21,958
Re: Differential issue...
Quick update. I had a chance to pick up the car from the mechanic this week, and jack it up and inspect it myself. I did not see any bent parts, and I also do not see anything visibly wrong with the...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings
07-11-2011
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Replies: 24
Views: 21,958
Re: Differential issue...
Thanks guys. I'm really hoping this is the case. This guy came highly recomended by my neighbor who's a car enthusiast, but is not a technical at all.
Here's another thing. This mecahnic installed...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings
07-11-2011
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Replies: 24
Views: 21,958
Differential issue...
Well Gentlemen, here I am again seeking help with the beast. I've had a great time for the past 3 months with the car since I repalced all the injectors, brakes, and replaced/fixed the FX3 system....
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings
05-04-2011
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Replies: 32
Views: 8,550
Re: New Brakes....No Stopping Power....help please
The rotors are brand new Centric Premium rotors. They have a what looks like fine lines in a dimond patern on the surface of the rotor. I went through the proper bedding procdure of the pads when I...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings
05-03-2011
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Replies: 32
Views: 8,550
Re: New Brakes....No Stopping Power....help please
Quick update. I had a chance to bleed the brakes over the weekend, and I definitely saw air bubbles come out. The brakes feel much better now, I also belive the brakes are still not broken in all the...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings
05-03-2011
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,413
Re: Noise at idle
I also had a slight chirping during idle, and after replacing the belt, it went away.
What happens is that the surface on the pullies tends to rust during the the engine is not running, and when...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings
04-25-2011
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Replies: 54
Views: 13,050
Re: Plenum Pull...Parts List Varification...
Thanks Tom. That was me calling on Friday for a brief moment before I lost signal. I couldn't get her started, and after double checking everything, couldn't figure out what the issue was. I traced...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings
04-24-2011
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Replies: 54
Views: 13,050
Re: Plenum Pull...Parts List Varification...
Gentlemen, the beast is back!!
I finally finished everything up over this weekend, and what a difference! I believe my secondary injectors were pretty gummed up and were not operating properly....
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings
04-21-2011
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Replies: 54
Views: 13,050
Re: Plenum Pull...Parts List Varification...
Tom, the belt definitely looks old and is cracked, so I'll pick one up from Autozone and will swap it out.
BTW. I took the plenum off last night in less than 30 minutes!!:dancing I think I was so...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings
04-20-2011
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Replies: 54
Views: 13,050
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings
04-20-2011
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Replies: 54
Views: 13,050
Re: Plenum Pull...Parts List Varification...
Thanks Jeff. I read about draining the coolant. I also already checked the secondary falvew with the plenum on. They seem to work fine.
Should I replace the drive belt? I'm assuming it's a litte...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings
04-20-2011
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Replies: 32
Views: 8,550
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings
04-20-2011
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Replies: 54
Views: 13,050
Re: Plenum Pull...Parts List Varification...
Thanks Tom. I just PM'ed you back. I'll give you a shout if I run into any trouble.
The FIC injectors will be here tomorrow, and if Jerry's gaskets get here before the weekend, I'm hoping ot be...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings
04-20-2011
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Replies: 54
Views: 13,050
Re: Plenum Pull...Parts List Varification...
Thanks Jeff. I'll try to tackle as many preventative items as I can so I dont' have to pull it apart again. And if I have to pull the plenum ever again, it'll be a walk in the park, or at least...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings
04-19-2011
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Replies: 54
Views: 13,050
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings
04-19-2011
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Replies: 54
Views: 13,050
Re: Plenum Pull...Parts List Varification...
Thanks Tom. I'll definitely take pics and will also take my time. I have a feeling those bolts are loose since I can see some oil under there. I will recheck everything and will give it a thorough...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings
04-18-2011
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Replies: 54
Views: 13,050
Re: Plenum Pull...Parts List Varification...
Mike and Tom,
Thanks for your help guys. I'm going to order the injectors and gaskets, and hopefully be done with these issues by this weekend. (Wishfull thinking). I'll post up the results.
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings
04-18-2011
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Replies: 54
Views: 13,050
Re: Plenum Pull...Parts List Varification...
Hi Tom, I had a chance to run out to the garage and do some of the tests you specified. The plugs are definitely not cracked. I installed new ones yesterday. I did smell the exhaust and definitely...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings
04-18-2011
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Replies: 54
Views: 13,050
Re: Plenum Pull...Parts List Varification...
Tom thanks for the thorough repose. Here are some answers to your questions. The SES light is not eliminated at all while the car is idling or under load, and I know it?s functional because it comes...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings
04-16-2011
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Replies: 54
Views: 13,050
Re: Plenum Pull...Parts List Varification...
Quick update. I just had a chance to measure the restitatnce of both the primary and secondary injectors after getting the car to it's opreational temperature range by running it for 30 minutes.
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