old yeller Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Had nothing to do with the oil catch can install??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourseventeen Posted November 7, 2010 Author Share Posted November 7, 2010 well I put the car up on jacks and cleaned up under it as much as I could without a life. Boy was there a lot of oil. I also stopped over at my neighbors house (John Sheldon @ Gateway Chevy) and spoke with him about the 2 issues. He says without a doubt the brake issue is because of the oil issue. He says oil will swell up the brake in that rear wheel causing it to do exactly what it was doing. I took the car for a small spin after washing it and the brake seems fine at the moment. I asked John about the oil cooler line coming off...he says that when we put the oil cooler back in months ago the line was pushed in but it must not have seated properly into the clip. He says there is absolutely no way the line could come undone once its seated unless the clip is removed. So I think everything is solved. Wheel bolts tight, brakes work, oil if flowing...we should be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourseventeen Posted November 7, 2010 Author Share Posted November 7, 2010 Had nothing to do with the oil catch can install??? Nope the oil catch can is attached to the intake via a small rubber hose with barbed fittings, oil doesnt flow through it...its like a catch for blow by oil. Oil cooler lines run up in front of the radiator and into the side of the oil cooler and are fitting in using snap clips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 We had 3 people check those connections...you being one of them. I distinctly remember when they went in I heard the snap and then we checked to make sure after that. I don't see how it could happen just now...hell, you just ran to Laughlin and back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old yeller Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 We need to rename that ride the Exxon Valdez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourseventeen Posted November 7, 2010 Author Share Posted November 7, 2010 We had 3 people check those connections...you being one of them. I distinctly remember when they went in I heard the snap and then we checked to make sure after that. I don't see how it could happen just now...hell, you just ran to Laughlin and back. I dont personally recall pulling on the oil lines...I may have but dont recall. BUT I am clueless myself. When I snapped it in on the side of the road I heard it click and felt a very positive snap. I pulled on the line again and it wasnt moving. No clue how it came out BUT John said that if it got pressed it but not snapped in then it could take time to wiggle out of the seat because there is an O-ring in there. Hell I dont know, im baffled. I figured the same thing...its been what 2 months since we did messed with the oil cooler...so why is the line just now coming off...after 1000 miles. John says there is absolutely no way possible for the line to come out if it was engaged properly. again im baffled lol. $100.00 out of pocket and 2 hours of dealing with BS...it appears to be fixed lol. Remind me if I ever buy vette #2...leave it alone! lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Wow, so I take it you were smoking a splattering oil everywhere.. That sucks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourseventeen Posted November 7, 2010 Author Share Posted November 7, 2010 yup id say so Dawg. Sean...just figured out the issue. The C clip that holds the line on...its stretched out. I jiggled the line around and sure enough the clip pops up just far enough to let the line come right out. I pulled the C clip off and squeezed it tighter and put it back on...i think its much better now. I think to be safe I will order 2 new C clips from the dealer on the 15th after I am back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Y Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 I did it. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Dammit Ted ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourseventeen Posted November 7, 2010 Author Share Posted November 7, 2010 I did it. Sorry. You did? well can you pick me up 2 new C clips then please. Im sure you have the 2 bucks and the time to spare to go to the dealer =D lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Y Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 I still have the old ones. For a small fee of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Poppa Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Jay is like me. He doesn't like 'em old. Only the young ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourseventeen Posted November 7, 2010 Author Share Posted November 7, 2010 Jay is like me. He doesn't like 'em old. Only the young ones. no doubt. I like my C clips nice and tight like my youngins lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 TMI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Don't go after any of my old ones then. They're plumb worn out when I'm done with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest badbobs95 Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Sounds like you have everything under control. Remember, SHIT happens when you least expect it. Have a great vacation. Later dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOXXOH Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 I did it. Sorry. You did? well can you pick me up 2 new C clips then please. Im sure you have the 2 bucks and the time to spare to go to the dealer =D lol If those "C clips" are the same spring wire retainers that are used on the A6 transmission coolant lines, then 2 bucks is about right for the tax. The clips are $8+ each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourseventeen Posted November 7, 2010 Author Share Posted November 7, 2010 yup same clips. 8 bucks each...g*d damn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blk n Blu Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Back on topic now, here's some pics. Same pic with peace sign. Thanks for setting this up Jay, nice to meet some new folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCMSH Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 "Did Chris really just say that???????" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Poppa Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Jim farted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCMSH Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Jim farted. Wasn't me.....it was Corina! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickedfastvette Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Chris and Jim you two really look excited in those pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourseventeen Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share Posted November 14, 2010 Was Jay even there? I just see his lovely wife lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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