I'm 17 years old and I just bought an 85' C4 with 40k miles on it and your videos are honestly super helpful, I love the way you keep everything super simple and straight to the point. Cant get enough of your channel, keep it up, love the car!!
@@nicholasgarcia954 I just know you’re loving that thing. I miss it, it’s been almost 2 years now I’m 19 and 5 months ago the motor blew up on it, sold it to a friend and he’s 440 big block swapping it.
This should be a must-watch for all new C4 owners. I don't have a C4, but your staging, camera work, and pacing are excellent and kept me watching to the end. Well done!
I take off crus control to get battery out. One thing to know when a shop works on you vette they like to keep you spare and your jack so alway check when you get your car back because a few weeks later it harder to prove
Great Videos!!! So informative. I just bought an 89, C4, bing cherry red corvette. I'm not very handy with cars but you have taught me so much! Your car is beautiful. Keep up the good work!!! Kudos from NYC!!!!
It'd probably be good to add a small set of fuses kept in a old pill bottle or something. Maybe a pair of gloves, electrical tape, and zipties too. I like to carry some plastic bags in my toolkits for putting fasteners/parts in because they pack down far easier than a magnet tray and the C4 has so many weird small screws.
I use a socket and long extension for the batter hold down, instead of the open end wrench. It's a much faster option. There is a Battery Lug ratchet you might want to add, because of the tight clearance issues. It also takes up less space and works much faster than a box end or open end wrench. So overall, this was a well done video. I'm a teacher, so you kept it simple, direct and good visuals. I do not have the hood tool, but I will be getting one. Thanks!!!
I’d highly recommend the following 2 items : -Battery jumper power pack -a fire extinguisher In addition I found the hood opening tool cumbersome and have opted to add independent pull cables connected to latch and tucked away accessible by wipers.( I used coated guitar strings but have seen others fab their own or use zip ties) - this eliminates the need for the hood opening tool.
On the early c4s you should definitely remove the battery by moving everything above the battery out of the way. It's very easy to end up breaking the body panel that is next to the battery if you don't do everything perfectly.
Order up a set of Factory Shop Manuals along with any electrical/diagnostic supplements. Most [if not all] are available on CD. Also, make sure you have ah owner's manual. Answers a LOT of questions.
Good advice on the tools , I need to follow it . Your correct about the previous owner not retaining the center cap removal tool . There is a place for it in the console and it's T shaped and it incorporates a lip , such as a paint can removal tool , to aid in leveraging off the center caps .
Hey Man, Thanks for the Heads-up regarding the needed tool set. I've done this with my other cars via trial and error. You have saved me a lot of time. Good looking out!
Not sure if they are factory or not, but my saw blade wheels have key bolts that hold the center caps on and require a special tool to remove. In addition, the tool has a little prying end to pop out the center caps. I didnt know there was a Corvette tool for the top! I need one now lol
the roof pannel ratchet - if you buy a screwdriver style same size , it is much more easy to control than the ratchet style . when i used the ratchet i most of the time i needed someone to help me . i cant explane why just is easyer to control maybee.
Nope... I carry none of that extra stuff. Put "road service" on my car. The roof tool is in the console along with a pair of cheap gloves as the roof can be very hot. I have the glass panel and that durn thing gets untouchable hot. Drive my '94 vette daily in the summer... and drive it hard!
The hood pop tool is useless. I’m currently trying to get my hood on my 88 unlocked. Those foam pads get in the way so you’ll have to remove them (while the hood is open)
I'm 17 years old and I just bought an 85' C4 with 40k miles on it and your videos are honestly super helpful, I love the way you keep everything super simple and straight to the point. Cant get enough of your channel, keep it up, love the car!!
How much was it sounds fun as hell
@@christianmckinney9109 a 1984 with a auto trans is like 5k
Tell me why this is exactly me rn I’m 21 just bought the 85’ want to make sure it runs perfect for as long as I can. Mine had 67,000 miles on it
@@christianmckinney9109 Mine was $4000!
@@nicholasgarcia954 I just know you’re loving that thing. I miss it, it’s been almost 2 years now I’m 19 and 5 months ago the motor blew up on it, sold it to a friend and he’s 440 big block swapping it.
This should be a must-watch for all new C4 owners. I don't have a C4, but your staging, camera work, and pacing are excellent and kept me watching to the end. Well done!
Woke up. Saw I had an alert for a new c4 video. Knew it was going to be a kickass day.
😂👊
I take off crus control to get battery out. One thing to know when a shop works on you vette they like to keep you spare and your jack so alway check when you get your car back because a few weeks later it harder to prove
Nice job. Its easier to remove the alternator than the battery on these cars. LOL
Great Videos!!! So informative. I just bought an 89, C4, bing cherry red corvette. I'm not very handy with cars but you have taught me so much! Your car is beautiful. Keep up the good work!!! Kudos from NYC!!!!
On my 86 C-4 there is a bracket at the rear of the center console for the roof ratchet to fit into.
Corvette , a car with nuances
I applaud you on your very clean & organized garage!
Thanks!
Man, I love your car. After my 96, an 89 6 Speed would be my next pick.
The roof panel ratchet was stripped out, so I keep my cordless drill with a t-40 bit, only takes a minute to get top off.
Yup got the T40 inside the Milwaukee sitting in the little deep compartment behind the seats lol
It'd probably be good to add a small set of fuses kept in a old pill bottle or something. Maybe a pair of gloves, electrical tape, and zipties too. I like to carry some plastic bags in my toolkits for putting fasteners/parts in because they pack down far easier than a magnet tray and the C4 has so many weird small screws.
I use a socket and long extension for the batter hold down, instead of the open end wrench. It's a much faster option. There is a Battery Lug ratchet you might want to add, because of the tight clearance issues. It also takes up less space and works much faster than a box end or open end wrench. So overall, this was a well done video. I'm a teacher, so you kept it simple, direct and good visuals. I do not have the hood tool, but I will be getting one. Thanks!!!
I’d highly recommend the following 2 items :
-Battery jumper power pack
-a fire extinguisher
In addition I found the hood opening tool cumbersome and have opted to add independent pull cables connected to latch and tucked away accessible by wipers.( I used coated guitar strings but have seen others fab their own or use zip ties) - this eliminates the need for the hood opening tool.
Good advice on the fire extinguisher. Did you find a mounting solution? Or is it just tucked away somewhere? THX
@@jshoneycutt2012 I have one that fits down in the cubby behind the passenger seat and still fits the storage try so tucked away unless needed .
ty im maybe looking into a c4 a 91 to be exactly so im glad i saw this so i know before hand for these tools
My 89 was the same as yours, I really need to get another Corvette soon.
Do it!
On the early c4s you should definitely remove the battery by moving everything above the battery out of the way. It's very easy to end up breaking the body panel that is next to the battery if you don't do everything perfectly.
Order up a set of Factory Shop Manuals along with any electrical/diagnostic supplements. Most [if not all] are available on CD.
Also, make sure you have ah owner's manual.
Answers a LOT of questions.
Good advice on the tools , I need to follow it . Your correct about the previous owner not retaining the center cap removal tool . There is a place for it in the console and it's T shaped and it incorporates a lip , such as a paint can removal tool , to aid in leveraging off the center caps .
Hey Man, Thanks for the Heads-up regarding the needed tool set. I've done this with my other cars via trial and error. You have saved me a lot of time. Good looking out!
Very helpful. I just got a 90 👌🏻
Nice!
Great info. Thanks
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Not sure if they are factory or not, but my saw blade wheels have key bolts that hold the center caps on and require a special tool to remove. In addition, the tool has a little prying end to pop out the center caps. I didnt know there was a Corvette tool for the top! I need one now lol
You do a very good job on your videos. THANKS!
Great video and very informative Thank you
Nice tips, thanks for putting this together.
10 TOOLS YOU NEED! YOU WONT BELIEVE NUMBER 6! NUMBER 9 IS FREEEE!!
Also a can of fix a flat ,fire ext , 84 & 96 lt 4
This is truly awesome advice, thank you 👊🏻
Such a pain to remove the body panel for battery access, on mine I removed the vacuum system and brackets on top and for me I thought that was easier
the roof pannel ratchet - if you buy a screwdriver style same size , it is much more easy to control than the ratchet style . when i used the ratchet i most of the time i needed someone to help me . i cant explane why just is easyer to control maybee.
Appreciate the video!!!
Where’d you get the bag?
good video
Where can I get that funny looking tool
My roof panel tool is made by Harbor Freight
Nope... I carry none of that extra stuff. Put "road service" on my car. The roof tool is in the console along with a pair of cheap gloves as the roof can be very hot. I have the glass panel and that durn thing gets untouchable hot. Drive my '94 vette daily in the summer... and drive it hard!
Great vid... then you end it with a stang? Killin me smalls....
Do your front roof bolts get loose like every time you drive? Any ideas how to fix that
They loosen up a little bit over time but, no, not every time I drive. corvetteforum.com might list a potential fix.
@@ReynoldsRides yea i gotta tighten mine every trip or durring the trip. Ill check that site out again. Ty.
What’s your favorite thing about your c4 corvette?
Here’s 5 things: th-cam.com/video/uCoXKhFkyvY/w-d-xo.html.
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Is crossfire injection really that bad , people make it seem like they have lots of problems
The car wizard has a great little video on crossfire on an 84 corvette. I would watch his vid.
The Car Wizard is awesome.
The hood pop tool is useless. I’m currently trying to get my hood on my 88 unlocked. Those foam pads get in the way so you’ll have to remove them (while the hood is open)
I keep my son-in-laws number. He owns his own garage.
What tools do you keep in your C4?
Also a can of fix a flat , 96 lt 4 owner
Or you could just get a AAA membership
That gold card is worth it's weight in gold! Got me out of many a jam!
$$ thanks for the tips! Got a instagram acct??
@reynoldsrides
Keep a bag of pot incase you break down.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@Akac3shEdibles are your friend.
A cell phone and a credit card is all you need.
And let’s not talk about what a ridiculous pain it is to change and replace the rear tail light bulbs , nearly impossible...thx Chevrolet
If a run flat tire goes flat while it's sitting still, it won't go anywhere.