OK, thanks. Will do. Makes sense to me, cool it down to shrink.
I've also read about putting them in boiling water for a minute.
Funny the options. Ice water seems like the safe option to try first.
1987 C4 Z51 Corvette - New Owner
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I've also read about putting them in boiling water for a minute.
Funny the options. Ice water seems like the safe option to try first.
Well got the ABS unit back together today. Cooling off the o-ring worked a treat (fridge was enough).
But, I still can't get compressed air to blow through the RF. Running out of ideas on how to clean this thing.
Starting to look like my only option will be to either find a solenoid or a used ABS Modulator Pump.
But, I still can't get compressed air to blow through the RF. Running out of ideas on how to clean this thing.
Starting to look like my only option will be to either find a solenoid or a used ABS Modulator Pump.
dang. it must be seized in closed position. i bet that is what happened to mine. in my case it was left front that was still open but blocked making the front left grab ling after the front right. this pulled the car right on hard braking.
you are in ontario right? there is a place called northern corvette. try them. all u need is one solenoid so if they a known bad one, u may get it real cheap and local. i know two of my solenoids are good and i was thinking i may be able to free up the other but who knows. how hard is it to pull apart the pump? do i need any special tools? i could pull a solenoid out and ship it to you
read through it. i think i can handle the disassembly with tools on hand.
see if northern corvette can source you one cheap and if not ill send you a solenoid.
see if northern corvette can source you one cheap and if not ill send you a solenoid.
Awesome, sounds like a plan.
I also have Corvette Depot near me. I'll try contacting both of them tomorrow morning and see what I can find out. Mirrock Corvette out of PA, is pretty close to me as well. I got my tires from them, might shoot him an email too.
I'm wondering if many don't actually open up the ABS Units, so not sure how many extra solenoids there are around, but worth a shot for sure.
Appreciate your help and encouragement on this one.
Here is the update on trying to track down an ABS solenoid:
Mirrock Corvette: This is the place in PA where I got my used set of tires. They are out of the shop until Sept 12th, so can't get a response yet on special requests.
Corvette Depot: They are out of Windsor, ON, and so far they have told me they don't have just the solenoid, although they have opened an inquiry on their end to double check. Doubtful.
Northern Corvette: Out of Welland, ON, they don't have one on hand. They have made a few calls around to see if they can get one, but so far no dice. Waiting to hear back from a couple sources.
Mirrock Corvette: This is the place in PA where I got my used set of tires. They are out of the shop until Sept 12th, so can't get a response yet on special requests.
Corvette Depot: They are out of Windsor, ON, and so far they have told me they don't have just the solenoid, although they have opened an inquiry on their end to double check. Doubtful.
Northern Corvette: Out of Welland, ON, they don't have one on hand. They have made a few calls around to see if they can get one, but so far no dice. Waiting to hear back from a couple sources.
For just the solenoid? No one has a solenoid so far, or thinks there is a good chance they will find one. So no pricing...
As far as the entire ABS Pump unit, I'll start to get the feelers out there for options. There are a couple on ebay ($500-$650), and Corvette Depot can get one ($800), but waiting to hear back on the condition and warranty on it.
Welcome to the forum, nice car!
As for your tire search , try Tireland (ici pneu here in Quebec), I bought a set of BFGoodrich Comp 2’s last spring
A quick update on the ABS. I did bite the bullet and I was able to source an ABS Modulator Pump from Mirrock Corvette in PA, same place where I got my BFGooderich tires. I think a pretty fair price, $395USD. It's from an '89 car and has been tested. Hope to have it here before Thanksgiving, and get it in the car.
Cheers!
Josh
Cheers!
Josh
Happy Thanksgiving!
Lots to be thankful this year, including a C4 that is back on the road!! Thanks to everyone for the help along the way.
The "new" ABS unit got here last week, and we spent a few hours yesterday and today getting it installed in the car. Funny enough we still ran into the issue of getting the front MC brake line to thread back into the ABS pump. Took us over 2 hours to finally get it to thread. I can't think of anything that has tested patience this much before haha. The other 4 lines took 10 minutes combined to get threaded in. Sigh. Anyways, the brake bleeding went super smooth and we knew pretty quickly that our issue had been resolved.
Took it for a nice long test drive, and I can thankfully report back that the brakes are buttery smooth now. WOW! What a difference. Really drives nice.
The goal now is to drive it as much as I can before winter! Woohoo!
Hope you all had an awesome Thanksgiving as well!
Josh
Lots to be thankful this year, including a C4 that is back on the road!! Thanks to everyone for the help along the way.
The "new" ABS unit got here last week, and we spent a few hours yesterday and today getting it installed in the car. Funny enough we still ran into the issue of getting the front MC brake line to thread back into the ABS pump. Took us over 2 hours to finally get it to thread. I can't think of anything that has tested patience this much before haha. The other 4 lines took 10 minutes combined to get threaded in. Sigh. Anyways, the brake bleeding went super smooth and we knew pretty quickly that our issue had been resolved.
Took it for a nice long test drive, and I can thankfully report back that the brakes are buttery smooth now. WOW! What a difference. Really drives nice.
The goal now is to drive it as much as I can before winter! Woohoo!
Hope you all had an awesome Thanksgiving as well!
Josh
Congrats , it looks good. I have found over the years, that nothing gets fixed quick, but when its fixed it still puts that grin on your face.
Thanks! Managed to do something, that I have been planning and hoping to do since I picked it up last winter. Take it golfing!!! Some incredible weather early this week and I could not resist.
Enjoying it for sure!!
Josh
Enjoying it for sure!!
Josh
All good, no worries. Still looking for the thread. The tire set I found were practically brand new anyways, would be hard for me to rationalize buying another new set just to store.
Thanks for thinking of me though! Appreciate it.
