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By John Hinckley, Corvette Enthusiast MagazineUsed here with permission.Copyright John Hinckley, Corvette Enthusiast MagazineMany of us really enjoy the sound (and performance) of solid lifters, but some folks don’t look forward to the... Read More

By John Hinckley, Corvette Enthusiast MagazineUsed here with permission.Copyright John Hinckley, Corvette Enthusiast MagazineReader’s Question: My ’66 327/350 was fairly correct when I bought it several years ago, but it had a Holley,... Read More

Subject: Loss of Oil PressureModel and Year: 1962 Corvette 250 H.P. 327" V-8Source: Chevrolet Technical Service BulletinBulletin Number: TSB #838Section:  VIDate:  October 16, 1962 TO:  ALL CHEVROLET SERVICE PERSONNELIf loss of engine... Read More

Subject:  Revised (AFB 3269S) CarburetorsModel and Year: 1962 Corvettes with RPOs 396 and 583Source: Service and Mechanical Department, Product Engineering Technical Information, 1962 Product Data BookPage: 3Section: VIGroup: 2Date: May 11,... Read More

This is a followup to the article on ZR1 ceramic brakes in the November 2008 issue of TechLink. NOTICE: These procedures are specific to the ZR1 with ceramic brake rotors. This procedure should not be run on other Corvette models as damage may... Read More

Subject:   Power Antenna Operation Model and Year: 1978-79 Vehicles with CB or RPO U75 Source: Chevrolet Dealer Service Technical Bulletin Bulletin No: 79-T-8 Section: XII Date: April, 1979 TO:  ALL CHEVROLET... Read More

The ZR1 Corvette is equipped with ceramic brake rotors (fig. 4 and 5) , which offer a number of benefits over cast iron rotors:   - No fading - Wet effectiveness - No thermal deflection - Consistent pedal travel - No corrosion -... Read More

Some owners of a 2006-09 Corvette Z06 or a 2009 Corvette ZR1 with 6.2L or 7.0L Engine (VINs R, E -- RPOs LS9, LS7) may comment on a rattle or tapping type noise that is heard under the hood just above idle, usually 1200 to 2200 RPM. In some cases,... Read More

Some owners of a 2006-09 Corvette with a 7.0L engine (RPO LS7), a 2008-09 Corvette with 6.2L engine (RPO LS3) or a 2009 Chevrolet Corvette with 6.2L supercharged engine (RPO LS9) may complain of a SES light. Upon inspection, oil in the air cleaner, a... Read More

Some of the carbon fiber trim is not installed to the ZR1 at the assembly plant, to avoid shipping damage. The body side lower rear (rocker) moldings, front valance panels and rear wheel opening front flares must be installed at the dealership during... Read More