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Visited the Corvette plant in Bowling Green, KY. Until today, I was not aware that the rear wheel drive is supplied by a trans-axle. Engine, torque tube, trans-axel
I've learned something new this afternoon
I've learned something new this afternoon
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Yea I watch those "car repair/build" shows on the weekends. One of them are building an 06 (I think) and just last weekend or so they showed a replacement of the clutch and gear box....yes the gear box is bolted to the diff
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Take a look at my '65 Corvair, it a lot like the 63 - 80? Corvette, except the engine is boulted right up to it. The suspension is almost the same. If only GM kept the Corvair alive and supported it with a big R+D budget we would not have needed BMW or Honda!! 
How are the sink holes?
How are the sink holes?
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Take a look at my '65 Corvair, it a lot like the 63 - 80? Corvette, except the engine is boulted right up to it. The suspension is almost the same. If only GM kept the Corvair alive and supported it with a big R+D budget we would not have needed BMW or Honda!!
How are the sink holes?
How are the sink holes?
The sinkhole was filled in and floor repaired some time ago... all is back to normal now with no sign of damage. GM has decided to mark-off (indicate) the area of the floor that was affected as it has become a tourist curiosity
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[QUOTE=Prospector;363305]Wasn't there oil leak issues with the Corvair, or is that simply an urban myth?
You're good. The Corvair is the Exxon Valdez of the auto world. Instead of the block cast in one piece, it has two, add 12 push rod tubes the number potential leaks is huge. Plus the engine being air cooled runs about 100 degrees hotter than than what the seals were designed for. Yes mine leaks, but only excessively! I got most of the big ones fixed. They're hard to find as the engine is covered with sheet metal to direct the cooling air.
You're good. The Corvair is the Exxon Valdez of the auto world. Instead of the block cast in one piece, it has two, add 12 push rod tubes the number potential leaks is huge. Plus the engine being air cooled runs about 100 degrees hotter than than what the seals were designed for. Yes mine leaks, but only excessively!
I got most of the big ones fixed. They're hard to find as the engine is covered with sheet metal to direct the cooling air.
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Actually a car ahead of its time... and likely rushed into production by GM
Wasn't there oil leak issues with the Corvair, or is that simply an urban myth?
You're good. The Corvair is the Exxon Valdez of the auto world. Instead of the block cast in one piece, it has two, add 12 push rod tubes the number potential leaks is huge. Plus the engine being air cooled runs about 100 degrees hotter than than what the seals were designed for. Yes mine leaks, but only excessively! I got most of the big ones fixed. They're hard to find as the engine is covered with sheet metal to direct the cooling air.
You're good. The Corvair is the Exxon Valdez of the auto world. Instead of the block cast in one piece, it has two, add 12 push rod tubes the number potential leaks is huge. Plus the engine being air cooled runs about 100 degrees hotter than than what the seals were designed for. Yes mine leaks, but only excessively!
I got most of the big ones fixed. They're hard to find as the engine is covered with sheet metal to direct the cooling air.
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