I can't guarantee this will work but Craftsman makes a swivel socket to use in tight quarters. It takes up less space than a socket and swivel adapter. This may help you when it comes time for reinstallation.
Hey Chris it's pretty interesting some of the things that Callaway had to come up with to make it work and clear the turbos and it makes sense to send some stuff out to be rebuilt especially if it's not available anymore!
Thanks Chris, seeing what they did with the starter assembly was interesting. Two things, did you find out why the oil scavenge tank had differing size ports, and can you do an update on your kart. Looks like you have done some cosmetics to it. Would love to see.
I've had very good luck in using a METRINCH combination set. The key to these being that they only grab the flat sides of bolt heads rather than the corners - eliminating the risk of rounding them off. And, they fit both standard & metric sizes - for example: the 13mm socket/wrench is also used for 1/2", 10mm - 3/8", 8mm - 5/16", etc.
Have you thought of replacing those starter bolts with allen bolts with a washer under the head? Using a 1/4" allen extension with 1/4" knuckle may make it easier to get in there, especially if the allen has a ball on the end so you don't have to hit it straight. Also, it looked like to me you were using 3/8" extension and socket. You might want to look at using 1/4" socket and 1/4" extension/knuckle, as that may have given you enough clearance to get in there. They also sell stubby sockets which are shorter than normal sockets. You might could look into that as well. I had to buy a stubby allen socket for the drain plug on the differential. I was also really hoping to see what the bottom of the block looks like with the oil pan removed.
Great suggestion on the allen head bolts! They also make sockets with the universal knuckle built as part of the socket which reduces the length/mass of the socket. Either way glad you got it apart. I can't believe how tight and how much stuff is under the hood of a C4 let alone the Callaway extras.
Just curious, with all that you are doing and I love your videos with the detail, why aren't you just pulling the motor and doing all this on an engine stand?
Hey Chris I just got a 2004 corvette coupe with 20k miles and I was curious on what may be my main issue I’ve watched a good bit of videos and saw that I can have electrical problems going down the road any suggestions on how to avoid them?
Get an agm battery to avoid acid leaking onto the computers. Clean all the grounds on the car. Get a battery tender and keep the car on it when sitting for more than 4 or 5 days. That completely solved all my electrical issues on my 03z.
I’m in Bud Horstmeyer corner. Pulling the engine is time consuming but in the greater picture it may prove a saver of time and frustration. …just saying…..
As these kind of things mount up, would it be prudent to revert to pulling the motor? I still think you’ll be pulling the heads to get a feel for how bad the coolant corrosion has become. Imagine how easy this will be to put back together. Ask yourself, could you have pulled the engine in less time than it took, and will take, to just address the starter? Dude… bite the bullet!!
Great video Chris. Your cleanliness is therapeutic!
I can't guarantee this will work but Craftsman makes a swivel socket to use in tight quarters. It takes up less space than a socket and swivel adapter. This may help you when it comes time for reinstallation.
Hey Chris it's pretty interesting some of the things that Callaway had to come up with to make it work and clear the turbos and it makes sense to send some stuff out to be rebuilt especially if it's not available anymore!
Thanks Chris, seeing what they did with the starter assembly was interesting.
Two things, did you find out why the oil scavenge tank had differing size ports, and can you do an update on your kart. Looks like you have done some cosmetics to it. Would love to see.
As was said previously...some Allen head bolts....or maybe some ARP bolts.....since they use a smaller head and you can get em in 12 pt
Crazy!!!! Good job.
I've had very good luck in using a METRINCH combination set. The key to these being that they only grab the flat sides of bolt heads rather than the corners - eliminating the risk of rounding them off. And, they fit both standard & metric sizes - for example: the 13mm socket/wrench is also used for 1/2", 10mm - 3/8", 8mm - 5/16", etc.
Have you thought of replacing those starter bolts with allen bolts with a washer under the head? Using a 1/4" allen extension with 1/4" knuckle may make it easier to get in there, especially if the allen has a ball on the end so you don't have to hit it straight.
Also, it looked like to me you were using 3/8" extension and socket. You might want to look at using 1/4" socket and 1/4" extension/knuckle, as that may have given you enough clearance to get in there. They also sell stubby sockets which are shorter than normal sockets. You might could look into that as well. I had to buy a stubby allen socket for the drain plug on the differential.
I was also really hoping to see what the bottom of the block looks like with the oil pan removed.
Great suggestion on the allen head bolts! They also make sockets with the universal knuckle built as part of the socket which reduces the length/mass of the socket. Either way glad you got it apart. I can't believe how tight and how much stuff is under the hood of a C4 let alone the Callaway extras.
Big learnig with the Callaway
Very cool...
Hey Chris, just wondering what exactly needs to be rebuilt? When you had it opened, those gears looked to be in good condition.
I’m not an expert in starters, so I don’t know exactly what they do. I would rather have it refreshed than take a chance.
Hello Chris, there are flexible extensions on the market for sale. Pretty sure you would have gotten access more easily with such an extention.
I bought one. Didn’t flex enough.
If that started is stock you can just replaced that and keep mount a hardware.
Just curious, with all that you are doing and I love your videos with the detail, why aren't you just pulling the motor and doing all this on an engine stand?
I don’t have the space.
@@mycorvettelife I have a detached garage/shop. Send it all here to NH and I will help you. ;)
Luckily it is an oem piece so parts are easy to find for a rebuild. That aluminum piece is pretty trick and obviously isn't the same scenario.
Hey Chris I just got a 2004 corvette coupe with 20k miles and I was curious on what may be my main issue I’ve watched a good bit of videos and saw that I can have electrical problems going down the road any suggestions on how to avoid them?
Get an agm battery to avoid acid leaking onto the computers. Clean all the grounds on the car. Get a battery tender and keep the car on it when sitting for more than 4 or 5 days. That completely solved all my electrical issues on my 03z.
So how much longer will you be studying before having your PHD in corvettes?
I’ve been studying since I was 8 years old. 😂
Sacrifice a cheap socket and shave it down to install that pita bolt back on.
GIve up on that twin turbo project???? :)
Nope
I’m in Bud Horstmeyer corner. Pulling the engine is time consuming but in the greater picture it may prove a saver of time and frustration. …just saying…..
I don’t have enough space
Chris I really don't think half of the guys understand when you say "I DON'T HAVE THE SPACE".
Why not just replace the oil pan with an aluminum or vehicle specific aftermarket?
Why?
@@mycorvettelife The original looked dented on bottom and an Aluminum polished with cooling fins on bottom of pan.
As these kind of things mount up, would it be prudent to revert to pulling the motor? I still think you’ll be pulling the heads to get a feel for how bad the coolant corrosion has become. Imagine how easy this will be to put back together. Ask yourself, could you have pulled the engine in less time than it took, and will take, to just address the starter? Dude… bite the bullet!!
Nope
I think you need to stop working on them and just buy a good car, i have seen your other videos and I dont think you know what you are talking
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