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Re: Just bought 1986 Base C4 with 3700 miles starts runs then..... (8/18)
 1/11/24 12:02pm
LilRicky53
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Sun City Center, FL - USA

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1986 Corvette white convertible


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Thanks for suggestion

Re: Just bought 1986 Base C4 with 3700 miles starts runs then..... (9/18)
 1/11/24 12:03pm
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Thanks!  Learned something new from you.  Will check next time under the hood!

Re: Just bought 1986 Base C4 with 3700 miles starts runs then..... (10/18)
 1/15/24 10:52am
Bob DeCardenas
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Cocoa, FL - USA

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1990 C4 convertible Polo green/tan interior&top 1991 C4 ZR-1 red/tan 2020 C8 coupe Rapid blue/silver stripe/red interior


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Check your fuel pressure, the fuel pump has a tendency to fail. Also with that low mileage the tank has a tendency to collect moisture. You can YouTube either of those jobs, the fuel pressure kit is available at a reasonable price on Amazon. BTW you will enjoy your new addition. I started with a 1990 convertible with 145,000 miles then added a 1991 ZR-1. I never get tired at looking at how beautiful they are.

Re: Just bought 1986 Base C4 with 3700 miles starts runs then..... (11/18)
 1/15/24 10:56am
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1986 Corvette white convertible


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Hey! - THanks for your suggestions!  It's so frustrating as it happens EVERYTIME it hits about 178-180 degrees. Shut off - let it sit - fires right back up.  Will look into the fuel pump suggestions!  Enjoy your Vette!

 

Re: Just bought 1986 Base C4 with 3700 miles starts runs then..... (12/18)
 1/30/24 5:17am
Dennis L Brooks
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Re: Just bought 1986 Base C4 with 3700 miles starts runs then..... (13/18)
 2/7/24 1:43pm
lotus
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Caldwell, ID - USA

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Black 1987 Corvette Engine-383, 450 HP. Transmission- 700R4 with shift kit and 2300-2500 monster torque converter Wheels- 9 1/2 front, 11" rear.


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Just use a magnet, won't stick to aluminum.

Re: Just bought 1986 Base C4 with 3700 miles starts runs then..... (14/18)
 2/21/24 5:26pm
Geno56
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Battle Creek, MI - USA

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That sounds like the problem I had with my ‘93 but it is li  oh ely something else. The 93 cars have bad distributors which often need to be replaced. Just in case, has someone checked your distributor?

Re: Just bought 1986 Base C4 with 3700 miles starts runs then..... (15/18)
 3/6/24 12:30pm
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beaufort, SC - USA

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1990 Turquoise Corvette (his) & 1990 Turquoise Corvette (hers)indy festiville car for sale


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Check the idle control valve and clean the throttle body

Re: Just bought 1986 Base C4 with 3700 miles starts runs then..... (16/18)
 3/6/24 2:14pm
LilRicky53
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1986 Corvette white convertible


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Hello and thanks for your suggestion - turns out - the company I ordered a refurbished ECM did NOT program it correctly  - have been able to get it to run just fine and now doesnt stall out - however, it is still not programmed correctly!  The Service Engine Light stays on all the time!   So - time to remove the entire ECM AGAIN - hopefully this time the unit WILL be propertly reprogrammed.. soon!

Re: Just bought 1986 Base C4 with 3700 miles starts runs then..... (17/18)
 5/4/24 10:24pm
snapper 23
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Good Day,

Congratulations on your new ride.  Buying a classic car that has sat for some time do need some TLC to get it up to peak performance.  All the other members have made some very good advice.   I have taken care of a private car collection for some time and I would recommend changing all the motor fluids and the drivetrain oils.   The Anti freeze is often forgotten but it is important due to the rust inhibitors that break down over time and no longer provide protection and that starts to deteriorate the seals and gaskets.  The C4 Corvette is real easy to change the in tank fuel pump and completely remove all the old gas.  There are lots of you tube videos that can guide you.  The fuel injectors in the L98 motors are very sensitive to harsh fuel cleaners so be careful how much you mix in the fuel.  The injectors have coated wires inside and the fuel washes over these wires and disks and if too harsh a chemical will deteriorate the wire coating and the fuel injector will fail.  I learned this the hard way on my personal car.  Changing the injectors on a tuned port injected car is quite involved and will be a 2 day project.  

Once you get all the maintenance done these cars are very reliable and a blast to drive.   Save the wave and enjoy!!  

Re: Just bought 1986 Base C4 with 3700 miles starts runs then..... (18/18)
 5/4/24 10:24pm
snapper 23
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Good Day,

Congratulations on your new ride.  Buying a classic car that has sat for some time do need some TLC to get it up to peak performance.  All the other members have made some very good advice.   I have taken care of a private car collection for some time and I would recommend changing all the motor fluids and the drivetrain oils.   The Anti freeze is often forgotten but it is important due to the rust inhibitors that break down over time and no longer provide protection and that starts to deteriorate the seals and gaskets.  The C4 Corvette is real easy to change the in tank fuel pump and completely remove all the old gas.  There are lots of you tube videos that can guide you.  The fuel injectors in the L98 motors are very sensitive to harsh fuel cleaners so be careful how much you mix in the fuel.  The injectors have coated wires inside and the fuel washes over these wires and disks and if too harsh a chemical will deteriorate the wire coating and the fuel injector will fail.  I learned this the hard way on my personal car.  Changing the injectors on a tuned port injected car is quite involved and will be a 2 day project.  

Once you get all the maintenance done these cars are very reliable and a blast to drive.   Save the wave and enjoy!!  

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