grumpyvette Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 damn it feels good to have BOTH the skills and experiance and the tools at the same time to find isolate and fix a potential problem EXAMPLE my 1996 corvette over a period of about 3 hours started running rought, I pulled it in to MY NEW GARAGE,PUT IT UP ON MY NEW LIFT,used my 30 year old floresent drop lights, diagnosed the problem with my computer diagnostic software ,EZ-SCAN 6000 to the o2 sensor malfunction and found that thier location was at best CRAMPED/RESTRICTED, make that nearly impossiable to easily access,I spray the old soon to be removed o2 sensors down with penetrating oil,first to allow time for it to soak in,while I figure out how to remove the damn things, AHHH, but I have a set of cheap harbour freight wrenchs, purchased as throw away stock for just such a problem, sellecting the 7/8" size I measure off the access area at 3"MAX and at an odd angle, so out comes the vise and torch and in no time Ive got a custom bent weird angle wrench that allows me to access the o2 sensor with no drama, taking a couple o2 sensors out of stock,use of some anti-sieze on the threads, of the new o2 sensors and Im back in business in under 30 minutes damn thats nice :rofl: http://www.etoolcart.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=4047 http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=2564 http://www.freealloil.com/ example TWO! http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=91705 http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/sidewinderwrench.php anyone whos ever replaced spark plugs on an LT1 vette with all the EMMISION CRAP still in place knows theres almost no way to access some of the plugs,especially the rear two on the passenger side , well one tip is to use these tools, (above)and to get that last new rear spark plug started in the threads after coating the threads with anti-seize you can force an 19" length of 3/8" fuel line over the plug porcillin then use one hand to guide it into place while the other hand spins the fuel line to get it started threading, as theres no easy direct access. once its started theres no room to turn a ratchet, the side winder ratchet and longer than common spark plug socket make the job easier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillZ260 Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 I hope to be in that position some day, getting closer As for now I have to let the shop down the street do my computer diagnosing but the last run cost me less than 40 bucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop N Wood Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 This was the only thing I could get on back bank wide band O2 on the wife's minivan Now all I need to work on is the 4000 square foot garage, lift, scan tool, corvette, experience, etc. etc. etc.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olie05 Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Sounds like fun grumpy! any pics of the shop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyvette Posted May 5, 2006 Author Share Posted May 5, 2006 any pics of the shop? Id love 4000 sq feet but 2700 will have to do due to finances just keep in mind it took me till I was 58 years old to invest/save/deal/plan/design/build that garage and aquire those tools for a hobby/obsesion Ive had since I was about 16 years old understand its still currently being finnished & under construction well finally got the stucco the lift the bathroom installed in my new garage so Im advancing slowly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olie05 Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 thats beautiful. Now that I think about it I remember seeing those pics a while back. Congrats on owning the shop. If that was me I would make a house up in that attic area and live right above my garage a dream come true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280zwitha383 Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 That's a pretty nice bathroom for a shop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deja Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 That is bigger than my whole house, LOL. After I started my engine swap project I realized my garage is way too small. As for the tools, I am very jealous of those with all that gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest smills55 Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Does anyone know of anyone running a LS/LT Z car in the north Florida area? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93TA Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 anyone whos ever replaced spark plugs on an LT1 vette with all the EMMISION CRAP still in place knows theres almost no way to access some of the plugs,especially the rear two on the passenger side , well one tip is to use these tools, (above)and to get that last new rear spark plug started in the threads after coating the threads with anti-seize you can force an 19" length of 3/8" fuel line over the plug porcillin then use one hand to guide it into place while the other hand spins the fuel line to get it started threading, as theres no easy direct access. once its started theres no room to turn a ratchet, the side winder ratchet and longer than common spark plug socket make the job easier Does your very back passenger-side plug sit above the exhaust where you have to WEDGE your forearm between the Y and the K-member to get at the plug, while still not actually SEEING the plug, just feeling? That's exactly how it is in my LT1 Trans Am. Straight up hell... I can do it alot faster though (relatively) now than the first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyvette Posted May 7, 2006 Author Share Posted May 7, 2006 thats sure sounds SIMILAR, in that you can,t SE that last plug and theres a TON of crap in the way!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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