I was working on the 92’ Vette and the passenger side O2 sensor was being stubborn. I couldn’t remove it with the tools I had available. This particular sensor is mounted onto the manifold and in a position where basic sockets, open end, crows foot and even a standard O2 7/8” or 22mm tool could not access.
The drivers side sensor was a bitch to remove but the passenger side I couldn’t get to. I ordered another O2 sensor removal tool that is designed to work with hard to access manifold mounted sensors.
I’m hoping the additional length will provide the angle needed to remove the sensor. I’m thinking a 3/8 extension and a pry bar will get it. I already sprayed the parts with PB Blaster.
Another update and nothing to report except there may be improvements in the way the vaccine is distributed. We have a new White House administration and this area is a main a focus point.
We had incredibly nice weather today. I think we even set a record for warmth. The front yard is starting to change in color and the greenery is beginning. It’s the best time of the year for
One day I sure hope I’ll post something to the effect that COVID-19 is no longer an issue and that all the ill effects it had cost have been taken care another an issue. It hasn’t even been a year and the total cases are 1,538.
After troubleshooting the lack of blower fan airflow I determined the problem was the blower fan control module. This part receives a pulsed signal from the head unit controller using a Brown wire. This output of the control module will directly control the blower motor via the purple wire. I wasn’t getting shit out of the module.
The control module is one of those non-serviceable components. It’s covered in some sort of high pot material for protection.
After installing the replacement part Delco 16061602 I performed a test. The new part completely fixed the lack of fan blower control. I glad it wasn’t the actual control module itself. I’ve had to replace that component on my 1989 C4 Corvette and it’s not an easy task within the small confines of the interior layout.
There has now been 1,493 positive cases recorded in Calaveres County. I’ve heard that due to lack of planning at this time there are no vaccination options being made and not available.
This would mean using the services of the surrounding counties and deal with their own backlog issues in deploying the vaccine. WTF is that all about.
It’s not getting better. The crazy thing is nineteen cases were reported in March 2020. Not even a year, this is for our small community. How in the hell is it still getting around??
It was time for a change (again) and the 1964 Impala had to go. So this morning I took off to meet the owner of a 1992 Corvette convertible. This was a deal that I was taking the risk of driving all the way to Fairfield California. In cases like this I normally meet halfway between the two involved parties. I was the one that initiated the deal so I was being more aggressive than normal trying to make the deal materialize.
After meeting up with the “trader” we agreed on doing the deal. The Vette is in really good shape for its age, I’d say a good clean daily driver condition.
All parked in the Manetarium bay 2. I’ll begin checking out all that needs to be repaired or worked on. I’ve found no matter what the previous owners evaluation of their own vehicle it’s always on the generous side.
I’m not a fan of the stock wheels. I like the wheels used in the C5 models. I had a 1989 Corvette a few years back and it sat on a set of newer generation rims.
The interior seats are rather worn but the plastics, console and dashboard are in really shape. I did notice on the way back home when hitting the higher speeds the center gauge which displays the speed and selectable vitals became erratic and unreadable. This will need to be addressed soon. I’ve had to deal with these type of issues in the past and working under the dash board is very difficult considering the lack of room to maneuver around.
The first generation LT1 motor ran good on the short 80 mile drive home. It has dual exhaust and quad chrome muffler tips. The tone is tame enough at idle but definitely has a rumble when jumping on the accelerator.
