Never hit a bump when receiving head in a C4.

@alexl9334

2 жыл бұрын

They don't call me the terminator for no reason 😂

@dcerame

Жыл бұрын

Tell him to stay in his seat until both of you get home...

@purplepeach3983

Жыл бұрын

How do u know how do u know

@bambizzleDC

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

@mgtvproductions4628

10 ай бұрын

@@alexl9334you’re thinking about the wrong 4th gen pal

At a local Chevy dealers service area, the first of the 84 C4s had arrived and was getting its dealer prep. During lunch, a couple of salesman found the unattended Corvette and took the top off for pictures and just set it back on. The lot boy happened to stroll by and saw the chance to go for a blast. The top flew off and he couldn’t find it. An angry UPS guy came rolling up with one side of his windshield smashed and a Corvette roof in hand.

I had a small leak in my Top and the damn thing blew up at about 156MPH. I thought I was in a ejection seat. Scared the shit out of me.

I did NOT know about the issue with closing the hood with the doors open. Thanks for sharing that tip. It sounds like something I would have possibly done without this knowledge.

Number 6: Never speed without a radar detector.

@kaycluff6223

3 жыл бұрын

To clean the engine compartment. Spray it down with tire foam and DON'T TOUCH IT WITH ANYTHING!!!!! It really works.

@msawyer110

2 жыл бұрын

More like Google maps

@84CORVETTEBILL

Жыл бұрын

Not an issue.....they're dead slow.

I found the exit process helpful. I am surprised someone who fails to secure the targa top before driving the car. Imagine the top flying into an unsuspecting car's windshield at highway speeds. It can potentially kills the occupants. Unreal.

@lyleaulwurm9486

3 жыл бұрын

Especially when that windshield belongs to a State Trooper. True story! Glad it wasn't me on that one! Lyle

I learned about the steering column issue back in high school with my 82 Z-28. When I saw my 84 Vette had the same steering column, I avoided the steering wheel getting in and out of my car. 34,000 miles on my Vette, and the steering wheel, and column look, and function like new.

Lyle is great.I wish i lived closer to his shop. I would definitely love to have him as my mechanic.

I love the c4 they are eazy to fix

@alexandercameron645

Жыл бұрын

Great bc I just bought my own tools and plan to work on it in my garage Trying to find a decent one for $5000 and put some work into it make it great

I'm older with a bad back. I learned to scootch my butt over on to the frame sill and swing my legs out. From there basically just stand up. In and out of my '94 with no problem or big effort.

Just found this channel. So much good information! Seriously thank you for making all these videos man. I will definately be ordering off y'all the next time I need something

Great advice , I have had my C4 for little over a year now and did not know some of these.

Thank you So much!! Always something to learn about my 85 C4😎

Having dismantled and reassembled my 87 with 4+3 a few times I'd like to add some more obscure stuff. - On the 4+3 there was a service bulletin that specified the transmission should always be put in 1st gear BEFORE trying to put it in reverse. The reverse is not even part of the manual transmission and has no synchronizers. This eliminate all kind of grinding when going in reverse - The 4+3 is a bulletproof, incredibly fun transmission if you aren't negligent and go through the pain of changing the oil and filter of the automatic unit once a year. - The manual 4 speed gearbox is really really really picky about gear oil. If after a gear oil change you suddenly feel the gearbox binds a bit when downshifting in first it can totally be that she doesn't like the gear oil. Try another brand. - The throttle cable is an often skipped issue on both autos and manuals. When I bought the car it took me a few weeks to realize that even if my pedal was fully pressed on, the cable only opened my throttle about 80% due to being elongated with use. Make sure your pedal opens the throttle fully. - The L98 runs naturally hot. Even more so when it's already hot and the AC is on. The two rearmost cylinders don't get the cooling later engines had. They are generally the ones that'll give trouble. Give them the best of chance by making sure your cooling system is up to snuff. That means new coolant hoses all around and frequent coolant changes, but don't forget about all those dead leaves and garbage that has accumulated between the AC radiator and the actual radiator and blocks airflow. - The best tool to work on your C4 is having a few hockey pucks to put between your precious Corvette and the various tools you are going to use to lift it off the ground. Thank me later. - Last, be very careful around the dozens of vacuum lines around the engine bay. They are not flexible and with the age will break just by looking at them. Chances are you have a few broken ones you don't even know about. A lot of issues on those cars can come from broken vacuum lines. Vacuum controls everything from EGR to the EVAP, as well as the AC. There is even a vacuum operated switch in the dash to control the cabin heat piping.

@cscorvetteify

2 жыл бұрын

all excellent points, and absolutely true! Well done, Julian! Lyle

@alexandercameron645

Жыл бұрын

Bro no one's changing the trandmission fluid and filter every year but everything else is pretty accurate

Thanks for posting this. Just bought a C4 and your vids are very helpful

Great tips! Love the channel!

I absolutely love you video's Lyle!!! You so eloquently explain things in such detail and with precision. I have spoken with you on multiple occasions in regards to related problems I've encountered with my 94 corvette and you have always been nothing but professional and honest when answering my questions. Thank you Lyle!!!! V/r Steve from California.

Thanks for the video. Excellent points. Considering a C4 in a few months. Owned 3 classic Vettes back in the 70's, and early 80's. They were extra cool!

1st: C&S is a top flight organization. I installed their set of Superpro bushings in my C4 this summer and the car handles BEAUTIFULLY. ZERO squeaks from the bushings. 2nd: Everything he said is spot-on. 3rd: One thing to add... DO NOT shut a C4 door using the GLASS. Always use the handle or the door itself. You will eventually wear the guides/mounting hardware, and then trouble starts.

@shaunnormandy

Жыл бұрын

Previous owner on mine must have used the windows as a door handle. Barely wants to go more than halfway up, and sits higher than the weatherstripping! They did a real hack job putting the door panel on, too, I don't even know where to start on that thing

Thanks. Took notes for when I can go shopping for one. great advice for many sports cars.

Thinking about purchasing my first C4 this year. Thanks for the tips!

WOW!!...Did not know about the door and hood thing...THANKS...Good tip...

I actually learned some things today about my car. The way the original owner took care of it, I am surprised he didn't tell me any of these. Thanks for the great tips.

Thanks for a great video. Good info. From New Zealand

Very good information - learned something new-Thank you - God Bless

Your videos are so helpful! Thankfully I as a C4 owner have not made any of those mistakes. Keep up the good work!

Thanks for doing your video. My 86 has been a daily driver for the eighteen years I've owned it, and did not know about the opened doors and hood issue. Now I know something I didn't know. My glass top was scraped pretty hard at some point, but I took a chance on the rest of the car. Still has that same top only painted to match cars color. I like it because now the interior feels much cooler in the reduction of the sun light. Keep up the good work.

Lyle thanks all good stuff kudos.

I recently purchased a 1996 corvette and a local corvette club president warned me about each of these issues. So happy to be informed. Actually I was told tsecure the hood was not to drop it but rather press down on one side than walk over to other side and press hood down into its lock position. It does feel better than dropping it to lock. Use micro fibre under your hand to protect paint when pushing down. 👍

@ralphspalding955

9 ай бұрын

Not true 😂😂pushing you'll eventually damage the fiberglass in that area ...the metal plate on hood absorbs the shock of a 6 inch or so drop NEVER PUSH DOWN ON FIBERGLASS !!!

Good info for someone like me that just bought a 95 C4 Corvette

I knew these already, but good video. Good info.

Another excellent video, as usual. Fascinating argument for C4. It IS an awesome car. Thx for your effort.

Nice video. Hadn't heard of the doors and hood one.

Number 1: don’t fall asleep when driving it like me, because gm put recliners as seats and the car gets nice and warm when driving :)

I am a first time Corvette owner I have a 1989 C4 Convertible. I am learning a lot in the few videos that I have watched so far I will be watching more of them. I have been and will always be a Ford guy and Mustangs (Own 2 of them) are my love but there was something about this one that grabbed my attention.

Good points. I knew all except the closing of the hood with the doors open.

Didnt know the hood/doors tip. Thanks!

Best video I've seen on the subject

Great video - thanks!

Wow,, Thanks.. This was good info: Especially about holding on to the steering wheel... I'll be changing asap! I have an 88 and the steering wheel is still tight...

THANK YOU. GOOD TIPS

Thank you sir!

I want a Corvette bad. This channel has helped me decide which one.

awesome tips. thank you

Just brought a 1991 home a couple months ago since I couldn't find another NA Miata for the price and these are all good things to keep in mind. I know I have told several people that the steering wheel isn't a handle. The top thing is also big mine is usually off in the hatch or even at home I don't roll with it on often.

Step 2 is a good one. Step 3 definitely. Do not trust those. I've bought a can of energy drink and put them in the cup holder, shifted it into reverse (6 speed) and the can tips over. Step 4 is also good. Mine was also in a front end accident from previous owner. I've chipped the fiberglass on my door panel from slamming the hood. Now I'm careful with it and lower the hood and press down to lock. Step 5 is also a good one if you have an optispark. I never washed the engine bay but it needs it. I have however had to replace my 94 optispark system due to it being completely rusted out. I think the year after 94 used an open (maybe closed) optispark distributor and that fixed a lot of issues. Good points in your video.

For getting in and out. I’ve found it easiest to stand with my back facing the drivers seat(when the doors open) sitting in it with my legs still on the ground, then just spin/rotate my legs into the vehicle. Reverse the process for getting out. Really makes it much easier than cranking on the steering wheel and risking breaking something. I had my old man try the method (he’s overweight and had back problems) and he had no issues.

Thank you sir

THANK YOU! GOOD STUFF! NEW SUB. ALWAYS THUMBS UP!

Lyle , i would of never knew !, TY at 61 yo & looking into purchasing a C4 , ZR1 , 94 , LT5

Thank you -- I'm glad I've never done any of these things, but not because I knew not to...

Good tips, caught the smog technician using the steering wheeel to get out.

Great video..thanks for the tips...

@marcusweathers5867

3 жыл бұрын

Do you have a video on how to adjust the ARS that's under the hood..my service ARS Light is on right now..92 C4...thanks

Great video happy to be in Sarasota as well

Thanks for tips

great tips

Yep all true 👍. Especially #3

All great things to remember, And ill try to remember the using the steering wheel as a handle one, and about the cup holders, even though im an avid Coke fan, (here in Georgia its almost a requirement, lol) but i dont allow any food or drink in my Baby, If whoevers riding with me is dying of thirst, they can have a bottled water, but thats it, may sound draconian, but It is the only way to keep your interior nice. Thanks for posting!, I just subbed.

Aggressive driving like I can't drive 55 , Thank you for this video a few I didn't know , Be seeing you for some bushings , 88 C 4 4+3 Z 52

Bought new and still have a 1995. I did number one 1 or 2 times, but would lay the tool on top of the dash to remind me to tighten the bolts before driving. I've pressured washed (coin car wash) a few times and never had an issue. I've heard the ~95 optis are improved in reference to water damage. 261,000 miles. Plan to put the transmission back in it soon, possibly today. Been on Jack stands since 2016.

Great advice. I didn’t know about the hood and door issue. That was a scary thought of that happening. I have a 91 that just turned 33,000 miles.

@sdcoinshooter

3 жыл бұрын

Same here, never knew that. My 95 just turned 48 thousand

@ThorinOakenshieldGSD2023

3 жыл бұрын

Yep it's a problem. with that few miles you might not find out. Mine has 136,000 miles, and 28 years of autocrossing and time trials (4 SCCA Championships). It's easy to forget this rule when you are adjusting the car between runs and get called to stage. The big one for my is do not, do not ever pressure wash the engine. I had a mechanic do that and took six months trying to chase down a throttle problem.

That steering wheel tip also goes for F body Camaros. I put my hand on the bottom of the door seal and push up while I get out.

Great tips, never thought about number 4. I made a whole vid on my channel about different ways to get in and out to avoid Issue 2!

Thanks Lyle, I'll be sure to follow your advice, (owner 96 LT4)

@paulmoss7940

3 жыл бұрын

Alright x 3. I have one also !

Thank you! i was just about to go out and wash my engine bay this weekend XD, you saved me

excellent, as usual;

Had 2 previous c4's thinking of getting another one. I found a trick after washing your c4 Vette, water collects at the front of the hatch along the sides, use a turkey baster to get the water out.

@N3wChapter

2 жыл бұрын

Air gun or leaf blower.

Thanks......never can hear good info too much!!!!

Oh I'm sorry that's X4 1984 Corvette under that X4 i messed up i went to fast my dear friend again u rank supreme in my book wat a knowledgeable gentleman again thanks a million Michael Charles from union new jersey born and raised

Thank you. Good to know. Too late for me about the cup holder advice.

Starting to drive my C4 next week (after 10 years standing still), didn't know about the cupholders. Will look out for that, thanks!

You make great videos; you really need to try and make more, because they're so dang interesting and you're really great at making them. Thanks for the tips.

@lyleaulwurm9486

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe! I enjoy making them! It is a challenge to make them while running a busy shop, but we will keep a it as much as we can. Thanks for watching! Lyle

@dukeman7595

3 жыл бұрын

@@lyleaulwurm9486 Thankyou for the reply Lyle.

Excellent i have 1984 X4 corvette it was give to me I didn't know engine compartment to pressure wash it don't do and why thanku so so very much u are awesome Michael pagliuco of union nj

good advice ty

I used to maintain police cars and I recall how the old mid 1980s LTD Crown Vic steering columns used to break quite often because they had alloy pieces that couldn’t support all of those recycled Dunkin Donuts.

I lv all of your videos

learned the hard way no more using the pop ups as a potable table for blow

I recently purchased a 85 C4 and the engine looks pretty clean. I was just about to power wash it. I’m so glad I seen your video first. Although I am guilty of getting out of it once by the steering wheel. (Won’t happen again) Thanks for the tip in securing the top and the order of hood to doors closing steps 👊🏾

@jinzonight2

Жыл бұрын

How are you liking your 85? I'm planning to go look at a really clean one this weekend but the lack ABS and having to go with the 4+3 transmission instead of a traditional 6 speed is kinda scaring me off.

@yomuno2511

Жыл бұрын

Your 85 doesn't have an optispark, so the big danger is not applicable.

The only time I use the cup holders is if I’m going in a straight line

I did lose a top on my first C-4 in 1986. Only had to happen once. Thanks for info.

@ms.triceharris

3 жыл бұрын

Another flying roof club member 🤦🏾‍♀️ 86 owner here!!!!

@robertdevito5001

3 жыл бұрын

Didn’t happen to me but one of my friends was driving his c5 and went to wave at a guy in a c4 but it flew off as he got next to him, the guy in the c4 was no longer interested in waving I guess.

I did not know about the doors and hood, the previous owner must have found out the hard way. I see the corner of the hood is chipped (no damage to the door). Thanks for the pointers.

great info. i have a 1989 c4. thanks

@garypiont6114

3 жыл бұрын

Be your own dad,

I inherited an '88 and I think I found out the hard way about the steering wheel thing. The VATS went bad (shocker, right?) and was replacing the tumbler, but when we opened the column the plastic was all cracked and busted, ended up having to replace the column.

I like this channel.

I can't understand the thumbs down, as a long time C4 owner all are on point. As a 1990 owner which suffers from one year parts, you don't want to have to replace any of them.

Amen my friend by the way number five you look like the Undertaker rolling your eyes backwards all you needed was he's hat but thank you sir😊

As of Saturday....New C4 owner here. I needed every bit of this video. I grabbed the steering wheel on a couple of exits🤦🏽‍♂️. Any links on a good after market cup holder? Thanks Again. 👍🏽😃

Good info. Heres my tip: don't remove the top! .... car handles poorly without it. I did it once when I got the car in 2012 and left it on at all times since. Funny thing is some owners don't feel any difference so maybe its just some of them.

@varmastiko2908

Жыл бұрын

They say the welding quality can be inconsistent on the main frame of the car. If a particular car has bad flexing, it might be the frame isn't 100% how it's supposed to. Explains why some cars might flex more without the roof in place.

Coming from a guy who tried to clean his engine bay a couple years ago... it only took a couple sprays from a normal hose attachment to ruin my optispark. If you get a new opti tho and your car is before 1996 you can get the modified vented unit that the 96 has. MSD makes a kit that vents air through. It plugs in right I front of the mass airflow sensor, highly recommend👌

@cscorvetteify

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the vacuum vented unit is better, but in NO WAY is it waterproof. Be cautious with water even if it has been updated. Happy Motoring! Lyle

@JS-dx5rs

3 жыл бұрын

@@cscorvetteify oh yeah I’ll never try that again lol

The screw on the front right of my top was stripped. It would make a wobbling noise when I would drive and I figured the rest would hold it on. Well the left side started unscrewing itself even if I tightened it as hard as I could. One day on the highway the top sounded wobbly and when I hit 55 mph the front screw came off and my top went damn near perpendicular. Scared the shit out of me.

An ignition under the water pump sounds like a dumb idea but an even dumber idea is the Chrysler engines with the chain driven water pump inside the engine block. Then there’s the S10 engine with the coolant temperature sensor in the heater hose fitting. When the heater core clogs up the cts tells the ecm that the engine is cold and the temperature gauge doesn’t work.

This is a great video. I always screw the top down. I know a person lost two C7 targa tops because he forgot. I have some cracked paint on my hood of my 89 6 spd. I don't show the car. i'm thinking of repairing the crack and painting two white stripes on the hood. Do you have any suggestions with respect to videos, materials and the whole process. I keep thinking of getting a newer ECM. Do youknow of an aftermarket ECM that will work and the dash will still work. One more thing. My dash indicates I have low oil pressure. Sometimes zero. I put a mechanical gauge. The OP never goes below 15 at idle. I have changed the sensor three times. Any suggestions would be appreciated. sorry for all the questions. Thank you

'Preciate it. Just bought a C4 and this is good info. PS - For the rest of the world, don't drop your Corvette hood from 30 cm to close it. Feet stink.

just a question: Any advice on tightening or strengthening the rear view mirror mount?

#6, buy the hood release tool/make emergency release cables. Your hood release cable WILL FAIL at around 100k miles and when it does its almost impossible to get the hood open without the tool. Ask me how I know..

Yep...The top thing happen to me ...Forgot to tighten it down and blew off on a busy road almost hitting the car behind me...As it turned out by coincidence that car was driven by my neighbor so when l got home l had to walk across the street and apologize...Embarrassing ...$300 to repaint...

Guys. Guys I might buy an 84. I'm getting really excited.

I have had an LT1 for 17 years. I never washed it cause I’ lazy. I had nothing, but good times with that engine. It’s good advice I guess.

My guy is a walking Corvette Encyclopedia

Is the cinch button on the seatbelts suppose to lock both the shoulder strap and the lap strap, or just the lap strap?