Author Topic: First thing to do with my C4? (Read 9912 times)

newjack66 · « **on:** July 14, 2007, 04:43:15 PM »

Hi all ....

I just bought myself a 1986 C4 Vett which is on its way to Perth from California.

It's about a month away before it gets here.

It has a good service history. As I am fussy with my cars I was going to change the oil, plugs, filter(s), leads etc, also flush the cooling, convert the Air and service the transmission.

The car has about 170,000 KMS on the clock. Is there anything else you would advise to replace and/or service?

I thought maybe its the time to do bushes etc as well. I'm keep the car LHD and am in no rush to get it licenced.

Also, can forum members recommend a decent place in OZ to get parts?

If not, what about the states?

I know there is mid west corvette and ecklers, what are your experiences?

regards

Darren :)

reserved · « **Reply #1 on:** July 14, 2007, 11:33:08 PM »

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For parts in OZ There is Corvette Alterations, Phone 9971 8218, will also get good advice regarding corvettes.
I find Corvette Central in the States have a good range of parts, also Dr Rebuild.
Note club members get up to 25% discount at Ecklers.
The killer is the freight cost from the States.
There is a listing on this forum somewhere regarding OZ part suppliers

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newjack66 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 14, 2007, 11:52:08 PM »

Thanks for the advice - much appreciated!

D ;42

Vette Obsessed · « **Reply #3 on:** July 15, 2007, 12:03:46 AM »

With those sort of miles on the cars I'd be checking the wheel bearings if they haven't already been done.

They are not a servicable unit and come as a hub assembly so they aren't cheap, but if you get quality ones they should see you well enough over 100,000 miles. ;42

C4's are pretty dependable cars mechanically.

If you had the car in the States I would have suggested buying any parts you wanted before it went int the container and sending the parts along with the car...

MADLT1 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 15, 2007, 08:25:06 AM »

congrats on the vett newjack66;28in good old nsw the car nas to be 30 years old before it can be registerd lhd for the road:anbut in some of the other states it is 20 years;57not sure which ones;52you may be able to register it sooner rather than later:20good luck with it and wellcome to the club:x

newjack66 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 15, 2007, 12:30:13 PM »

;42 Yeah thanks for the welcome. The carrier that's shipping my car has said that it's not a problem putting parts in their containers for me.

No charge unless its an engine/diff which is fair.

The car will ship later mid week so I have time to source parts and have them delivered.

It's been a long time coming but I finally have bought a VETT.

In WA if the car is PRE - 1988 we can register it as `LHD.

I have talked to alot of people and the advice has been to keep it LHD.

Plus it also ads to the 'uniqueness' of the car.

I love reading this forum, some really helpful insights and advice.

I'll post some photos when it arrives and the work I do to it.

One thing I will ask is the compadibility of the Holden Chev Engine and our 350's?

Thanks all!

MADLT1 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 15, 2007, 03:31:13 PM »

JUST OUT OF CURIOSITY,how much does it cost to bring a car over from the states now?and how did you go about organising the shipment?;54

newjack66 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 15, 2007, 06:30:51 PM »

;26 I called a company called 'Autoeasy Search' in Melbourne.

They were only too happy to answer all of my 'dumb novice' questions regarding freight, paperwork etc.

They also do pre-inspections etc

Check their website http://www.autoezysearch.com.au/

I'm about half way in my importation, BUT when it's completed I'll definately let you know. All I can say is so far so good.

There are so many companies importing and the only advice I would give is to ask ANY question you can think of like;

Do they do all the paperwork required?

How are the cars packed? Are they coated with an anti - moisture coat on the body?

Does the container stay with the same ship or does it go on a couple ships? Is the car shipped direct to Australia from California and/or New York?

Is the car insured during transit? What is the TOTAL transit time?

Has the company got an ABN number and what are the 'up front' costs?

Do they give you a list of former customers that you can contact for references?

Do they clean and detail the car for you when it gets here?

Yeah I asked all these questions and MORE !!!!

I figure your money is important and we all work hard for it so don't give it away .....

I guess it's always a risk when you import .... just try to minimise it as much as you can .....

Hope that helps?

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87Z51 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 02, 2007, 05:50:33 PM »

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Originally posted by newjack66

Also, can forum members recommend a decent place in OZ to get parts?
Darren :)

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"One thing I will ask is the compadibility of the Holden Chev Engine and our 350's?"

Serpentine belt drive uses a Vette only water pump (expensive)

Depending on whether it is early or late '86 may be common iron head Chev engine; all normal SBC parts fit.

If late '86 with alum heads then lots of unique parts only found in '86-'91 TPI engines (Camaro / Firebird / Vette )
.Different crank,flexplate, valve gear, rocker covers,etc
Only Vettes got alum heads