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Glad to be in my Bonneville now (the old GM still running strong as back-up) - but the AARP set aren't the only ones getting their money's worth out of the flying bricks.
Have a great day, all
Ken
The Corvette is a money pit basically because it is 23 years old. There is always something to fix although a lot of that is Saturday afternoon, let's tear something apart recreational work. The build date is November 6, 1978 as a 1979 model. GM Canada has these type of records (they have a very thorough info kit). For example, there were 5,535 1979 Corvettes exported to Canada of which 1,607 were the high-performance L-82 model. The Ontario Ministry of Transport gives me the original date of licensing (i.e. date of original sale) and the date of subsequent sales and names of owners. I am the second owner having bought it in September of 1986. Parts are generally not expensive on the mechanical side although trim items can be pricey. Here are a few parts I have stocked this winter as an example. Compare these to a newer car, even an Impala (US dollars).
-four AC Delco Reactek gas shocks at $26.00 each (GM)
-rebuilt Rochester QuadraJet four-barrel carb - $175.00 (local shop)
-new AC Delco fuel pump - $45.00 (GM)
-complete front end rebuild kit (4 ball joints, 4 tie rods, 2 stabilizer end links, upper and lower control arm bushings and idler arm - $165.00 (Muskegon Brake)
-two tie rod adjusting sleeves - $35.00 (GM)
-front sway bar bushings and clamps - $12.00 (GM)
-new GM high-torque mini-starter - $175.00 (GM) ( I have a heat-soak problem with the standard starter; very common)
-organic brake pads for four wheels - $17.00 (Muskegon Brake)
-rebuilt AC Delco 71amp alternator - $50.00 (GM)
-etc....
It sounds like a lot but my front end is as it came from the factory and it is due. With replacements above, it will be good for another 20 years . And although I driven cars under warranty for the last six years, and have not purchased these type of parts lately, those prices are probably reasonable compared with the cars of today. Thanks for your interest!
Very beautiful car indeed and I am sure it will join the ranks of the 1960's Corvettes in price and uniqueness.
22 Years is a lot of service lifespan for a car that maybe was intended to last only 5 years...well after all it is a Corvette so it was probably built with longetivity in mind.
I wish I had one of those *money pits* myself!
My low coolant light came on today. What do I need to add? water? antifreeze? what?
Adding water will not permanently solve the problem(s), take it in as soon as possible.
very weird, haven't seen or heard anyone with the coolant light coming on.
Keep us posted.
also rksport (although they dont have a 2kimpala section) has a device for the 3.8 camero called an air temp modual. it attaches to the air temp sensor and the harness,and is supposed to give max spark advance while maintaning knock sensor...claims a gain of 5-7 hp....think a device like this would actually work? $25 is well worth it for a few xtra hp
There are many Crosley Club members in the Ohio area. I will post the info just in case some one did not see the ad.
Cadillac is talking of a new RWD car. I wonder what may be blowing in the wind? A return to more RWD platforms? I doubt it.
I haven't been around lately, but I'm glad to see this board continues to prove how well the Impala is Made:)
Well, after 4 trips to the Dealer, the Remote Entry problems is apparently about to be fixed. There is a TSB out for the Remote Entry, which includes replacing the entire instrument cluster to fix the problem. Car goes in tomorrow morning for the new unit, let's hope my key less entry system finally works like it is supposed to!
Ciao
Paul
OK, sorry about the off topic!
Seriously, though, glad to hear you and teo (AKA toe) are back on the trail again. Let's keep the doctor away except for exams to prove we're OK.
and it will correct itself. If it's not reading more accurately I'll ask them to check it at 3
month checkup-oil change..:) Moorphius909- can you share the TSB # for the
remote entry- this might be part of my problem or maybe it's just the non integration
of the add-on alarm and the factory alarm. I might have to start hollering a bit
when I go in- or maybe I won't need to if it's related. Thanks
clubs sign you up at age 50 or 55. We can't retire though until 67& 1/2!
Unless of course you win the lottery and don't need the insurance! :}
Just received my Impala ls a few weeks back. Could anyone tell me what thease RPO codes mean----7HM, 8LR,1P3,9LR,R7K,W01,1SB,AND 6HM. I have ordered the service manual and I could not find thease codes anywhere.
Thanks
A health crisis really does put dual exhausts and car radios and everything else in perspective.
http://www.edmunds.com/vehicles/2001/chevrolet/impala/ls4drsedan38l6cyl4a.html
For example, 1SB means "Preferred Equipment Group 1/LS". W01 - heated seats.
Try also Kelly Blue Book at kbb.com, and GM configurator at www.gmbuypower.com
Ciao
Paul
Hope you get it under control!
captain - it is very hard to do without chocolate
medium fry - I hate those rock chips, too. Although I have not had many occur on my Impala AS, there was one pen point chip in the center of the windshield when the car arrived at the dealership. However, for my pickup that is another story. I have so many stars on the windshield that I might name it "the Galaxy". LOB
duraflex - funny thing you mentioned cranberry juice. My doctor told me to drink c., but did not tell me why and when I mentioned it to my twin brother (who has had more kidney stones than I), he said he was told by his doctor that cranberry juice would cause kidney stones.
steel - yes, I drink plenty of water and it is mainly what I drink period throughout the day.
May all have a great day!
Gotta go grab a tall one (CJ).
Ken
What is your occupation and what is your age? You don't have to answer the last two questions if it's too personal. I just like to learn the backgrounds of the posters on this forum.
Thanks!
Thanks to all of you for your help.
Hope you got any info you needed for considering an Impala - a terrific automobile. There are a number of women participating here who would, I'm sure, be more than glad to answer anything you may wish to ask about the car.
Best wishes in your car search.
Ken
Picked up the car, took them only 30mins to replace the instrument cluster, and so far the key less entry FINALLY seems to be working like it was designed to!
Here is the TSB: 00-08-52-004A
If you are having problems with the dealer, put some pressure on them, I had to "[non-permissible content removed]" at them to finally figure out what the problem was!
Ciao
Paul
Anyone else experience this?
Thanks for your response to my "low coolant" question. I am going to take my car to the dealer this evening because of the low coolant light coming on and because the hesitation and stuttering is back. I've been using regular unleaded since the last time the car was in the shop (and not fluctuating between regular and premium unleaded). Also, my rear window defroster does not appear to be working (even on high). The window should have defrosted after 15-20 minutes of the car being warmed up/driven. The front windshield also did not defrost quickly. I finally got tired of waiting and used the windshield wipers. (My daughter thinks I should just get a sqeegee and call it a day--I say no, I paid too much for me to need to get out of the car and wipe the windows.) I called Chevrolet today and got a case number. I told them I'd planned to drop my car off at the dealer this evening and have them check the car out and I'd call them when I got my car back. I'll keep you all posted.
to voice opinions and not just on guys with stones(in their heads?). The Impala is
turning out to be a great choice for me. I spent 2 1/2 months looking and test driving
different vehicles from SUV's to midsize sedans. I'm really happy with my choice but
have to tell you I put up with all kinds of garbage (like when can you bring your
husband in so he can help you decide- to what colors do you prefer). We'd be happy
to pass on any advice you ask for.
As far as the weird electrical glitch, it may be some electromagnetic force from some E.T.s that thought you car belonged to the FBI agents on the X-Files Show. Or, it may be some newfangled police speed sensor device, or your car stereo screaming out for the amp bypass "surgery", or some surgical "enhancements"(sorry) to be comparable to the other less than competitive specimens, that just happen to be naturally gifted, and endowed with more substantial woofers, tweeters, and plain guts. The rest of the muscle and aestetics are pretty much all there. Sorry for the attempt at male humor, but since someone started it, I felt this was relative to our views, with a little humor to lighten up the disatisfaction with a couple of things that mar an otherwise great, near perfect car that we have. JACOB
Phone number is Dan Severson 480-894-6161
hope that helps
On piston rings, winter storage as I do each year can lead to ring sticking or seizure. This will show as oil consumption which is the problem that I have at the moment. It is not a major problem as no blue smoke is evident out the back but it is annoying. The rings can free up by themselves on resumed use or may call for a motor rebuild. I do store with oil in the cylinders but sometimes that is not enough. Inexpensive solutions like Marvel Mystery Oil can do the trick but that is iffy. But worth a try. It may also be an intake manifold gasket leak as my RTV technician used gaskets that are not recoomended for aluminum intakes. I will pull the intake in the spring and install GM-recommended gaskets that I now have at hand. With due respect to those who are in the automotive repair business, I do wish there were more mechanics left who knew how to use a stethoscope rather than a lap-top. I have a hollow piece of bamboo in the basement.... Some members will know what I am getting at.
As to my age and profession, that is not terribly relevant to my contributions to the Forum. I will say that I have had a life-long love of automobiles without making any money in that world.
http://www.carbsunlimited.com/
stnel, we're happy to have you in the forum (sex shouldn't and doesn't matter, we're all "Impalaphiles" or at least car enthusiasts, not to mention humans), hope you make the right decision for you and end up with a great car.
etcarroll, this is somewhat of a longshot, but my father had a problem with unexplainable electronic glitches (instrument panel failure, etc) and found it to be an intermittent ground problem (his car is an Olds Intrigue which isn't THAT much different from ours). There is a copper ribbon that hangs from the hood (on the Intrigue) with jagged holes in it like a cheese grater, and that touches the frame when the hood is closed. The surface it touched was painted, therefore not allowing a good ground. Not sure but I think there were a couple of other grounds attached to painted surfaces too. They ground off the paint and 30K miles later haven't seen the problem since. Nothing against my good friends the Ghostbusters, but this has gotta have a better chance of solving it than they do...
I have never had 'Kidney Stones' but I can imagine to be a very painful and uncomfortable experience. After my episode of sickness last week, I fully symphatize with your own troubles.
Hope you get well very soon.
Plat our - I hope I did not offend you by asking that personal question. It was not my intention.
May all have a great day.
Hope you stay well!
Craddle problem fixed ?
Any other problem that I should worry about ?
I'm almost ready to plunge, but i got burnt with the Malibu 97,and I do not want to repeat the experience.I am driving now a Lumina 99, and I have nothing to complain about, but the lease will end up soon.Anybody here own a Lumina and an Impala ? How they compare,Impala ride better or worse ? noisier or quieter on the road .
If you can let me know....
Richard
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I understand the Impala is slated to replace the Lumina (maybe even next year) and, after looking at them closely, they even have a lot of similar contours.
Anyway, if you liked the Lumina, I think you'll like the Impala even better. Ride is a hair stiffer and much more confident in the Impala LS than in the Luminas I've been in, the Impala can be gotten with the 3.8, and a host of other nice adders.
Only thing against getting an Impala is that you're likely to NOT want to get rid of it at the end of the lease. I always wait till something is pretty darn disappointing about a car before I trade it off, and I don't see that happening with my Impala anytime this decade, or probably next decade either.
Yee haw, post #2200. I feel lucky. 'Think I'm gonna blow the diet and have a bowl of ice cream or somethin'.