Yay...more things to fix.

[Fastguy]

My least favorite thing about the C5/C6 platform is that you really need a lift to work on it. A lot of disassembly is required for things that are easy on other cars. If you don't have an air ratchet, taking that cover off sucks.
I did my clutch twice on my back in the driveway and it is not fun. I did it twice on the lift, much easier.
I also had to swap the diff, used the lift, swapped a torque tube, used alift, swapped a trans, used a lift, and swapped a motor, used the lift. I really need to stop taking this car apart.

[Datawiz]

Originally Posted by Fastguy

My least favorite thing about the C5/C6 platform is that you really need a lift to work on it. A lot of disassembly is required for things that are easy on other cars. If you don't have an air ratchet, taking that cover off sucks.
I did my clutch twice on my back in the driveway and it is not fun. I did it twice on the lift, much easier.
I also had to swap the diff, used the lift, swapped a torque tube, used alift, swapped a trans, used a lift, and swapped a motor, used the lift. I really need to stop taking this car apart.

Tell me about it... I do my underside work on jack stands, and I don't have an air ratchet, but may consider getting one today.

[Fastguy]

It will take you less time to go to the store, buy a ratchet and come home, than it will to remove and install all those stupid bolts by hand.

[VITE1]

At least it's nice a warm so you can work on the car in the driveway.

[Mike Mercury]

Originally Posted by Fastguy

My least favorite thing about the C5/C6 platform is that you really need a lift to work on it. A lot of disassembly is required for things that are easy on other cars. If you don't have an air ratchet, taking that cover off sucks.

truth.

When I swapped the carrier in my 2002; half the work was removing the tunnel plate... and the half-a-million bolts that holds it in place.

[Mirroredshades]

I predict a thread about buying a lift in your near future.

[Fastguy]

Originally Posted by Gilligan

What is a tunnel cover??? and I can drop my entire system from headers back with just 6 bolts, drop the trans out in maybe an hour, or less, '72 on stands and just ME....it's a 200 4r auto.....

I can take the entire drivetrain out of a Stingray and reinstall it in less time than a tranny swap takes in a C5/C6. They have nothing in common whatsoever. There are no U-joints, the driveshaft is inside the torque tube with splined ends, so you need to remove the transaxle assembly to get the clutch out.

This is the easiest way to swap the drivetrain, body off the frame.


The cover.




Torque Tube with cover removed.




If you are just doing the trans, you can lower just the rear cradle and leave the motor in.





NASA inspired super high tech engine support system. If you don't support the motor, it hits the firewall and breaks stuff.

[simpleman68]

Originally Posted by datawiz

Damn Scott, that sounds awesome! If for nothing else than to have you stop by!

I typically work until 2pm. Plan on starting after that. Will pm you my info.

Craig

[Fastguy]

It's amazing how clean that car is underneath compared to mine.

[Mirroredshades]

Damn that looks like a lot of work.

[VatorMan]

My lift has saved me many a sore back. I LOVE my lift, even if it's a baby compared to others. I can easily use a creeper to do my under work.

[GRN ENVY]

Originally Posted by Fastguy

It will take you less time to go to the store, buy a ratchet and come home, than it will to remove and install all those stupid bolts by hand.

or at the least get a cordless power drill, just be sure to have a few extra batteries charged

[Fastguy]

Originally Posted by VatorMan

My lift has saved me many a sore back. I LOVE my lift, even if it's a baby compared to others. I can easily use a creeper to do my under work.

I wish I had the height to do that. Instead I have a mini lift for my mini car.

[VatorMan]

You should be able to put it on a stack of phone books.

[Fastguy]

Originally Posted by VatorMan

You should be able to put it on a stack of phone books.

Jack midway under the door, swap both wheels. I am actually pulling the engine out of my C5 this weekend (again) and going from the top this time. Should be interesting.

[Datawiz]

Scott and I got the exhaust dropped and the tunnel plate removed. We also got the old cable removed. New cable is broken, so I'm on hold until tomorrow. Have to take the new one back (along with the old one), to show them the plastic piece that is actually two pieces. Old cable still in 1 piece.

All being said, the repair is not too difficult. Was good to have Scott into my home for the first time.

Thanks for the ride to the dealership Scott. BTW, drove the race car again tonight before putting it away and the electrical gremlins showed up again.

99.9% sure the ECM needs to be replaced.

[Datawiz]

Originally Posted by Mirroredshades

I predict a thread about buying a lift in your near future.

Jack stands worked just fine. Scott hooked my 18v Dewalt drill up with a chuck that fit the 8mm socket needed to take them out.

But YES, I want a lift beyond belief.

[GRN ENVY]

Originally Posted by datawiz

Scott and I got the exhaust dropped and the tunnel plate removed. We also got the old cable removed. New cable is broken, so I'm on hold until tomorrow. Have to take the new one back (along with the old one), to show them the plastic piece that is actually two pieces. Old cable still in 1 piece.

All being said, the repair is not too difficult. Was good to have Scott into my home for the first time.

Thanks for the ride to the dealership Scott. BTW, drove the race car again tonight before putting it away and the electrical gremlins showed up again.

99.9% sure the ECM needs to be replaced.

Would have swung by if I didn't have to work. If you need anything let me know

[simpleman68]

Originally Posted by datawiz

Scott and I got the exhaust dropped and the tunnel plate removed. We also got the old cable removed. New cable was broken by Scott, so I'm on hold until tomorrow.....




All being said, the repair is not too difficult. Was good to have Scott into my home for the first time.

Yeah man, was good to meet everybody; except that bird. Thing was louuuuuud .

Thanks for the ride to the dealership Scott. BTW, drove the race car again tonight before putting it away and the electrical gremlins showed up again.

Glad to be able to help. Thank you for the killer bacon cheeseburger and pitcher of Fat Tire.

99.9% sure the ECM needs to be replaced.

That is a pain in the arse. Hope somebody can help you trouble shoot the issue. I'm pretty good with mechanical stuff, but electrical gremlins can be really tough to resolve.

Scott

[simpleman68]

Originally Posted by GRN ENVY

Would have swung by if I didn't have to work. If you need anything let me know

I told Craig we needed my daughters little hands to unlatch the cable from its mount.
Scott