Disclaimer for everyone, The LMC5 Column lock module is only needed for manuals 97-04 and automatics 97-00. 01-04 automatics don’t need it they aren’t prone to locking up and have a different module that doesn’t fail
General Maintainance Is Often Overlooked, And Then People Wonder Why The Have Catastrophic Failures, And Get Stuck With Several Thousand Dollars In Repairs, With No Warranty! Good Video, Brax! 🏁
My wheel locked up the night before the Gratiot car cruise near Detroit MI. I managed to free it, but promptly installed the LMC5 with no issues since. Great post brother!
Good tip on the LMC5 Column lock device. Check to see if yours already has one in the passenger side footwell first. I think 50% of the C5s probably already do as you mentioned - they all FAIL and you will be stuck.
@@Beezy_Builds Not sure about that but thanks for the kind words! Let's both keep going and having some fun with these great cars! Keep up the good work!
Good day! I have intention to buy C5 (2001). I already heard about this very common issue .with a column.Thanks a lot for the wise advice. Greetings from Poland
@@Beezy_Builds As far as I know you can ship still your car and drive it while on vacation. It’s not cheap, but neither are the autobahns, what few are left.
For column lock issues, I used to bang the bottom of the steering wheel mount because that's where the pin is located. Would usually release. Did that until I got it fixed...Not saying its the best option, or a good one, but it worked for me in some tight middle of nowhere situations.
@@Beezy_Builds I joined the Army Feb 1979 and retired Feb 2002. I was in Germany twice. Nuremberg 86 to 89 (then deployed to the first Gulf war). Then I was stationed in Heidelberg from 92 to 95. Yes, I'm old now but having the corvette keeps me young. :)
Well, I guess I have been sorta lucky in that I had only the column lock issue. GM paid for the tow(I had a backup car to get to work, luckily). Have about 22,000 track miles on the car since '01, and only have the oil loss at high RPM issue from ring flutter. I am second owner, (8,000 miles when I bought it,) but as you know, second place is the first loser. I just keep a couple quarts with me at the track, and keep it 1qt overfilled, so far, knock wood! I think this covid winter, I will do the valve springs with the biggest ass cam I can drive! Thanks for the motivation . AGAIN!
Thanks a ton, I’m looking into getting me a C5 Corvette soon and it’ll definitely ease my mind to know that I’ll have these reliability issues fixed. You’ve earned a like and subscribe from me, and when I pick up the Vette, I’m coming back here to go over these again. Nice video man
The bypass module.... A 10000%! MUST. Guaranteed... It will leave you stranded.... mine did. A LOT of cussing and yanking the wheel released it to get it home. ALL of his suggestions should be followed !!! They WILL save your car and your heart.
Travis Prestons Landscaping has probability of failure which is why the aftermarket addressed it. The only thing that may be of concern is that the column will NO longer lock. I got good insurance and can’t stop sticky fingers.
Another informative video, thanks for sharing your knowledge. BTW Thank You for your service, I was blessed during my time and was able to see a lot of the same areas but didn’t have my vettes at the time but enjoyed the scenery and atmosphere. Enjoy my friend and be safe
Good content man! Make more videos! Do an overview of your interior and cover any changes you've made in there or want to make. ANYTHING I NEED c5 Z06 CONTENT lol
Haha, I hear you! I got a full walk around video coming with a bunch of mods I did this coming, I usually drop a video every tuesday, and sometimes thursday! you know when it comes to C5 content im your dude
@@Beezy_Builds Def bro! Thanks for your service too! Im looking at buying an 02+ C5Z witha round 50-75k in the next few months. Hopefully in black or torch red
@@PeaceOnTheStreetsSan of course my man 👍🏽, how much are you looking to spend? And becarful with getting a black one 👀, i cant keep this car clean to save my life haha everything shows
@@rickhunter6513 www.absfixer.com/which_modules.php these are who I sent it to turns out my ebcm was damaged and my abs motor went out got both of those fixed now its working like a champ
bought a 2003 Zo6 30,000 miles ...I broke the yellow valve spring 250 miles in.....when checking the others....I could turn the valve when on seats on 6 cylinders ....Pac 1218s...
I had the cylinder lock stuck in the locked position, I ended up using a hack saw to cut the lock and used the LM module to get it to start again. It sucked but now no issues.
Great video, thanks for the links too! I just picked up a 99 torch red coupe this week and though she rides well, she's up there in miles and wanted to make sure there wasn't something I really needed to look out for. I knew a little about the column lock potential problem, but not these others. I also heard sparingly from a few owners that on 97-99 corvettes that they don't produce the ECM(I believe?) for those years anymore, is this accurate and is this something I should fret over?
i want to do valve spring upgrade tbh but i know im getting a cam soon and the tsp cam comes with them so like im still debating lol. but i race so i feel like i should just get it done now.
Literally suffered steering column lock problem this week even I have watched your video like one month ago!! I just fixed today with LMC5 and I regret not accepting the advice in the video at first LOL! Now I'm also thinking to replace the springs of my z06. As a person who often goes to the track(I live in Florida and my last brz went to the track once or twice a month), I really hope to get advice from you!! Do I only need to change valve springs or is it better to change the rocker arms and pushrods, etc.. together? Because I only got this C5 z06 for one month, I am still wondering whether to replace the cam.. I want to keep the original factory power temporarily to get acquainted with this car.
Haha hey at least you got it done brother no harm no foul! If I was you I'd do the upgraded pac 1218 springs(to give you some room for a cam upgrade in the future so you wont have to upgrade again), some BTR one piece push rods, and a rocker trunion kit,that will bullet proof your valve train at stock power level. But if you are tracking regularly in FL switch to a 40W oil rotella t6 works well and fill it one quart over (if you havent already) , get a oil cooler, improved racing oilpan baffles, and a aftermarket balancer because the stock ones literally come apart even with normal driving. That will be enough to get you by but a upgraded radiators is 100% in your future these vettes run hot hot
I just had issues the other day aswell due to my c5 not running so I had pushed it into the driveway to give it a wash and when going to push it back into the carport the steering column locked up so definitely going to fix that
For some reason for the past six months my service column lock appears every time the car starts and stays there the whole time but I’ve never had issues driving
didn't know what valve springs were until I watched this. so is there any signs or symptoms that you would notice if one brakes while you're driving? and how often should they be replaced...my 1999 c5 has 66k miles but I'm not sure if they've ever been changed out. it's stock other than aftermarket mufflers.
Honestly for a lightly driven car probably once every 100k. The base c5s didnt have the valve spring issues but they can still fatigue and break over time. Symptoms are misfire codes, decrease in performance all the way to possibly loosing a engine if a valve falls in the cylinder while its running
No need to thank me, always happy to help anyone who supports the channel, whats your future plans for it? Maybe I can help you pick the right springs the first time around
@@zasalamelzies if thats the case just go with the GM blue valvesprings and same some bucks, for the valvespring you just need to pull the valve covers but check out my valvespring install video it shows you how to do it and all the parts and tools needed. I have links in all the description
While I do agree with you because the stockones literally fall apart, for most enthusiats I dont they need it if they are just are playing on the street but I do have a ATI damper myself
the value issues are restricted to the Z06 within a well identified time of production, identified by the vin numbers. I can't dispute the man's feelings of valve train insecurity , but do dispute that the stock Ls1 engines have this issue. It was only experienced with a portion of the Z06 production run. I would suggest he nail down a few facts before any more well intentioned helpful hints. Reason alone should have warned him , since so many LS engines are in common use, and are almost a routine engine swap, that his information was logically flawed, which might have led him to google the specific information. I appreciate the man must be busy, but false repair information must always be resisted. This car attracts a lot of internet attention, so some people post stuff about the car that is no better than gossip, and is not helpful. By the way, if you ever find yourself the victim of the infamous locked steering column, some violent shaking of the wheel will sometimes allow the motor to retract the lock pin, and then you can fix the issues once you get home. the computer only messes with this security during the start cycle , so it is safe to run otherwise.
I've had my 02 C5 Z for 7-8 years, so that means I have no knowledge about recalls. Did GM recall C5's for the column lock issue? If they did, I assume i could get any Chevy dealer to look up my VIN and see about this.
While I think the Harmonic balancer is a major talking point, but unless you track your car or drive it HARD most people will be fine with the oem Harmonic Balancer
Beezy_Builds i only ask because i have recent, first hand experience (lesson learned) of driving aggressively and shredding a belt because i didnt take care of all the maintenance issues first. wasnt a c5z (‘06 mini cooper s with 120k) but still relevant for higher mileage cars, in general. Aye bro, really enjoyed the video, i should be getting my c5z in a year or so. Maybe make a vlog on, why you’re in Germany, car ownership (import) in Germany, being black in Germany etc.
did you have a valve spring break man? i think i might have a busted one got a random cylinder misfire replace wires and plugs coils check says ok. it still runs but its rough and smells like fuel. kinda worried about it.
If you staying stock just go with the gm blue valvesprings, I have a link in my c5 reliability mods video, if your upgraded with a mild cam go with the pac 1218s valvesprings I have a link to those is valve spring install video
Hey brother I keep getting p0174 I already cleaned my maf and put in a new air filter (had an extremely dirty k and n oiled one) and it took care of it for a week but now the same code keeps popping up. Any ideas?
@@Beezy_Builds I didn’t sell it for the issue. Sold it bc I’m 6’5 the stock seats were garabage and killing my back and it was an automatic. I’m more of a bmw guy anyway. I have a 07 BMW 335i twin turbo and 08 BMW 550i v8 360hp. More my style. But cheers mate
Ik the autos aren’t prone to locking up but I have a 99 with the service column lock issue and it stayed that way for a month and then went away and did this pull key 10 seconds thing but it’s only did it two times in 6 weeks should I even worry about installing the kit
Personally if you got the message id just install a lmc5 since they are so cheap just for insurance or take it to the dealer for the column lock recall
Link to all parts in description, dont forget to like and subscribe!
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Need a link for the needle bearings please 🙏🏻
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Disclaimer for everyone, The LMC5 Column lock module is only needed for manuals 97-04 and automatics 97-00. 01-04 automatics don’t need it they aren’t prone to locking up and have a different module that doesn’t fail
Thank you for clearing that up
Lucky me 2003 automatic C5
General Maintainance Is Often Overlooked, And Then People Wonder Why The Have Catastrophic Failures, And Get Stuck With Several Thousand Dollars In Repairs, With No Warranty! Good Video, Brax! 🏁
Aint that the truth brother! Thanks for the continued support!
Did my lmc5 lock module today. Very easy with extremely well explained instructions.
Indeed! Glad it went smooth
My wheel locked up the night before the Gratiot car cruise near Detroit MI. I managed to free it, but promptly installed the LMC5 with no issues since. Great post brother!
Happy to hear you got that fixed brother 👍🏽
If a c5 automatic, I would add replacing the transmission linkage bushings too!!!
Just started researching buying a c5z. I’m so glad I found your channel. Great info. Straight to the point. Thx brotha
Of course brother 👍🏽 got alot more coming, I dont do click bait and all the fluff
The most fun you can have for a VERY reasonable cost !
Good tip on the LMC5 Column lock device. Check to see if yours already has one in the passenger side footwell first. I think 50% of the C5s probably already do as you mentioned - they all FAIL and you will be stuck.
Appreciate it fam, I enjoy your channel, I think you are the leading channel for c5 content 👍🏾
@@Beezy_Builds Not sure about that but thanks for the kind words! Let's both keep going and having some fun with these great cars! Keep up the good work!
Good day! I have intention to buy C5 (2001). I already heard about this very common issue .with a column.Thanks a lot for the wise advice. Greetings from Poland
Good luck with your buy! You will love it
I jist installed a lmc5 module on my c5, DEFINITELY WORKS!!! Took me 15 minutes
happy it worked well fam!
Lived in Germany for many years (civilian and military). Love the roads! Perhaps some day I'll take my Z06 over for a trip. Great tips.
The roads are amazing! How would that work?
@@Beezy_Builds As far as I know you can ship still your car and drive it while on vacation. It’s not cheap, but neither are the autobahns, what few are left.
@@storm-aircorporation6540 do you need some type of special registration though?
Column lock is new to me man. Thanks for the heads up!
I agree Google sweet Corvette on you tube it's my 04 C5 the video is 30 seconds long... maintenance is key to a long lifetime of enjoyable drive time.
And a pinned harmonic balancer too
Thank you for the tips! I really appreciate the preventative tips
Happy to help Eric! Consider subscribing if you havent already
Great info dude!! Love driving my 01 Torch Red C5 here in Southern California all year! Will be watching for more of your vids😎👍
Yall got the good weather for sure!
For column lock issues, I used to bang the bottom of the steering wheel mount because that's where the pin is located. Would usually release. Did that until I got it fixed...Not saying its the best option, or a good one, but it worked for me in some tight middle of nowhere situations.
Thats a good tip for sure never know when you mght get stranded
Thanks man, already did rocker arm's but was unaware of spring issues. That is next
Happy to help big dog
@@Beezy_Builds 02 z06 low mileage I installed procharger. This thing moves!
I appreciate the information and I appreciate your service. I was in Germany for 6 years and loved it. Enjoy your time there.
Thank you for your service also! What years?
@@Beezy_Builds I joined the Army Feb 1979 and retired Feb 2002. I was in Germany twice. Nuremberg 86 to 89 (then deployed to the first Gulf war). Then I was stationed in Heidelberg from 92 to 95. Yes, I'm old now but having the corvette keeps me young. :)
Well, I guess I have been sorta lucky in that I had only the column lock issue. GM paid for the tow(I had a backup car to get to work, luckily). Have about 22,000 track miles on the car since '01, and only have the oil loss at high RPM issue from ring flutter. I am second owner, (8,000 miles when I bought it,) but as you know, second place is the first loser. I just keep a couple quarts with me at the track, and keep it 1qt overfilled, so far, knock wood! I think this covid winter, I will do the valve springs with the biggest ass cam I can drive! Thanks for the motivation . AGAIN!
22,000 track miles thats awesome! Whats all done to your car and what issues have you run into tracking your car that much?
Thanks a ton, I’m looking into getting me a C5 Corvette soon and it’ll definitely ease my mind to know that I’ll have these reliability issues fixed. You’ve earned a like and subscribe from me, and when I pick up the Vette, I’m coming back here to go over these again. Nice video man
Happy to help fam good luck searching
Check the body control module
The bypass module.... A 10000%! MUST. Guaranteed... It will leave you stranded.... mine did. A LOT of cussing and yanking the wheel released it to get it home.
ALL of his suggestions should be followed !!! They WILL save your car and your heart.
I have a base C5. Very interesting stuff man, thanks for the info!! Never heard about the steering column deal, until now.
I actually heard about the steering column and have the bypass but have never heard about the valve springs. Now next on the list.
happy to help brother!
DO IT... that column lock will fail at the worst time possible !
@@One-way hey what's Good drue? Is it gonna happen regardless? I got a 03 vert manual
Travis Prestons Landscaping has probability of failure which is why the aftermarket addressed it. The only thing that may be of concern is that the column will NO longer lock. I got good insurance and can’t stop sticky fingers.
Don't forget a proper cup hold too if you are dailying it. Save your interior upholstery.
Lol true
Another informative video, thanks for sharing your knowledge. BTW Thank You for your service, I was blessed during my time and was able to see a lot of the same areas but didn’t have my vettes at the time but enjoyed the scenery and atmosphere. Enjoy my friend and be safe
Thanks for the support! And thank you for your service also.
Great video. Liked and subscribed. Keep the c5 content coming! 👍
Sold the c5, but I still have some useful c5 content
Thank you for your video, awesome channel. I just discovered it. You should have way more subscribers. Thanks again
Means alot Mark really does, and its coming it just takes time, but please do sub and share the channel with your friends in you have already!
Good content man! Make more videos! Do an overview of your interior and cover any changes you've made in there or want to make. ANYTHING I NEED c5 Z06 CONTENT lol
Haha, I hear you! I got a full walk around video coming with a bunch of mods I did this coming, I usually drop a video every tuesday, and sometimes thursday! you know when it comes to C5 content im your dude
@@Beezy_Builds Def bro! Thanks for your service too! Im looking at buying an 02+ C5Z witha round 50-75k in the next few months. Hopefully in black or torch red
@@PeaceOnTheStreetsSan of course my man 👍🏽, how much are you looking to spend? And becarful with getting a black one 👀, i cant keep this car clean to save my life haha everything shows
@Brax_beezy around 14-16k or as cheap as possible tbh. Might be a good time to buy one with all the histeria, could be cheaper lol
@@PeaceOnTheStreetsSan anything under 15k is asteal in my opinion hope you find something dope!
Thanks a lot for the fast reply and warm wishes! Can I ask for Your help in case I will get any questions concerning C5 in the future?
Of course, I also have a bunch of videos on my channel that can help too
Thank you, I will do these for my C5. I wish there was something we could do to make that EBCM module more reliable. I know they fail over time
Oh yeah 100% had my Ebcm and the abs motor fail, I sent off my ebcm toget repaired and they did some mod thats supposed to prevent it failing again
@Brax_beezy ugh, of course it did. Who did you send it to? Is it working fine now?
I just wanted to say, thank you for your service and be safe
@@rickhunter6513 www.absfixer.com/which_modules.php these are who I sent it to turns out my ebcm was damaged and my abs motor went out got both of those fixed now its working like a champ
bought a 2003 Zo6 30,000 miles ...I broke the yellow valve spring 250 miles in.....when checking the others....I could turn the valve when on seats on 6 cylinders ....Pac 1218s...
Glad you got them upgraded brother!
The harmonic balancers are prone to failure in these LS engines and should be replaced.
I agree
Get the Summit Racing balancer for 200 dollars OR they sell a pin set to keep the HB in place
good stuff , my column lock went bad recently. gotta check that out
For sure that will take care of you
So glad I subbed! Very valuable info, thank you!
Happy to help!
Getting a 99’ frc and I can’t wait
Can you do a vid on your BBK? Like how it mounts, clearances, etc.
You tracked it yet? How does it compare to the stockers?
Unfortunately im locked on base so cant really do a driving review at the moment but ill see what I can come up with
I had the cylinder lock stuck in the locked position, I ended up using a hack saw to cut the lock and used the LM module to get it to start again. It sucked but now no issues.
Yeah at least shes good now! The LMC5 is the only way to go
keep the vids coming im buying my c5z tomorrow! just subbed!
dope man hope you enjoy it
@@Beezy_Builds i am so far, just having trouble with the vats system on it leaving me stranded a couple times lol. have you bypassed yours?
Good stuff!
Happy to help
Great video. Thanks for the great info
Thanks brother got alot more coming consider subscribing if you havent already
Great video, thanks for the links too! I just picked up a 99 torch red coupe this week and though she rides well, she's up there in miles and wanted to make sure there wasn't something I really needed to look out for. I knew a little about the column lock potential problem, but not these others. I also heard sparingly from a few owners that on 97-99 corvettes that they don't produce the ECM(I believe?) for those years anymore, is this accurate and is this something I should fret over?
Congrats im not to sure about the ecm thing honestly but theres a bunch of used ones floating around
I thought only c6 Z06 pooped valves lol. Thanks for letting us know. Cant wait to get my c5 vette. What's better a C5z or base?
Really depends on what you need what do you plan to use it for?
Excellent video!
Thanks!
Oil cooler for the track for sure
Yeah I agree, this was more of a basic reliabilty mods video, but I do have a basic track mod video coming out
You didnt mention the push rods. While the rockers are off, wouldn't it be wise to replace push rods to stronger ones?
100% I upgraded mine, I overlooked them in that video so thats my fault
@@Beezy_Builds which push rods did you go with?
Great info Thanks!
Happy to help brother got alot more coming your way
i want to do valve spring upgrade tbh but i know im getting a cam soon and the tsp cam comes with them so like im still debating lol. but i race so i feel like i should just get it done now.
Im sure you will be fine fam
I don't think automatics after '00 don't have the column lock problem.
I think you are right
I have a 2001 C5 automatic 48,000 miles. Daily driver to work. Will I have this problem eventually?
Leon L nope like he said 2000 and up don’t have that problem
Literally suffered steering column lock problem this week even I have watched your video like one month ago!! I just fixed today with LMC5 and I regret not accepting the advice in the video at first LOL! Now I'm also thinking to replace the springs of my z06. As a person who often goes to the track(I live in Florida and my last brz went to the track once or twice a month), I really hope to get advice from you!! Do I only need to change valve springs or is it better to change the rocker arms and pushrods, etc.. together? Because I only got this C5 z06 for one month, I am still wondering whether to replace the cam.. I want to keep the original factory power temporarily to get acquainted with this car.
Haha hey at least you got it done brother no harm no foul! If I was you I'd do the upgraded pac 1218 springs(to give you some room for a cam upgrade in the future so you wont have to upgrade again), some BTR one piece push rods, and a rocker trunion kit,that will bullet proof your valve train at stock power level. But if you are tracking regularly in FL switch to a 40W oil rotella t6 works well and fill it one quart over (if you havent already) , get a oil cooler, improved racing oilpan baffles, and a aftermarket balancer because the stock ones literally come apart even with normal driving. That will be enough to get you by but a upgraded radiators is 100% in your future these vettes run hot hot
I just had issues the other day aswell due to my c5 not running so I had pushed it into the driveway to give it a wash and when going to push it back into the carport the steering column locked up so definitely going to fix that
For some reason for the past six months my service column lock appears every time the car starts and stays there the whole time but I’ve never had issues driving
I'd do the lnc5 just incase brother
It is warning you that it is gonna fail and leave you stranded. At least yours warned you.
Mine does that, try this. Turn key on turn off then back on and start, When it comes up again after starting push reset . Don't know why but it works?
Bro. Thank you. Great video.
Yes sir!
thank you for this info
Yes sir
Thanks for the info ,
Yes sir
Please put a link for the needle bearings
didn't know what valve springs were until I watched this. so is there any signs or symptoms that you would notice if one brakes while you're driving? and how often should they be replaced...my 1999 c5 has 66k miles but I'm not sure if they've ever been changed out. it's stock other than aftermarket mufflers.
Honestly for a lightly driven car probably once every 100k. The base c5s didnt have the valve spring issues but they can still fatigue and break over time. Symptoms are misfire codes, decrease in performance all the way to possibly loosing a engine if a valve falls in the cylinder while its running
No need to thank me, always happy to help anyone who supports the channel, whats your future plans for it? Maybe I can help you pick the right springs the first time around
@@Beezy_Builds honestly the most I am going to be doing is headers and an air intake. don't plan to spend to much on it unless I win the lottery lol.
@@zasalamelzies if thats the case just go with the GM blue valvesprings and same some bucks, for the valvespring you just need to pull the valve covers but check out my valvespring install video it shows you how to do it and all the parts and tools needed. I have links in all the description
I’d add harmonic balancer to the list.
While I do agree with you because the stockones literally fall apart, for most enthusiats I dont they need it if they are just are playing on the street but I do have a ATI damper myself
Great Video. What part of Germany I spent 14 years there.
I'm out in Vilseck brother where were you?
Bamberg,Berlin, stuttgart,Frankfurt
I spent 2 years in Wiesbaden 98-99. Good times and it would of been better having my C5 then.
the value issues are restricted to the Z06 within a well identified time of production, identified by the vin numbers. I can't dispute the man's feelings of valve train insecurity , but do dispute that the stock Ls1 engines have this issue. It was only experienced with a portion of the Z06 production run.
I would suggest he nail down a few facts before any more well intentioned helpful hints. Reason alone should have warned him , since so many LS engines are in common use, and are almost a routine engine swap, that his information was logically flawed, which might have led him to google the specific information. I appreciate the man must be busy, but false repair information must always be resisted. This car attracts a lot of internet attention, so some people post stuff about the car that is no better than gossip, and is not helpful.
By the way, if you ever find yourself the victim of the infamous locked steering column, some violent shaking of the wheel will sometimes allow the motor to retract the lock pin, and then you can fix the issues once you get home. the computer only messes with this security during the start cycle , so it is safe to run otherwise.
Appreciate the comment 👍🏾
I've had my 02 C5 Z for 7-8 years, so that means I have no knowledge about recalls. Did GM recall C5's for the column lock issue? If they did, I assume i could get any Chevy dealer to look up my VIN and see about this.
Yes sir you should be able too but from my knowledge even their fix fails
Will it hurt to use the pac performance springs for about a year before doing the cams?
Not at all brother sorry for the delayed response
Lmc5......bought it.....installed it.....still have the problem....not as bad , but no fix.... I haven’t tried the brown wire trick yet...
Sorry to hear that fam give them a call for further trouble shooting help
excellent video, homie. what about the serpentine belt and harmonic balancer?
While I think the Harmonic balancer is a major talking point, but unless you track your car or drive it HARD most people will be fine with the oem Harmonic Balancer
Beezy_Builds i only ask because i have recent, first hand experience (lesson learned) of driving aggressively and shredding a belt because i didnt take care of all the maintenance issues first. wasnt a c5z (‘06 mini cooper s with 120k) but still relevant for higher mileage cars, in general. Aye bro, really enjoyed the video, i should be getting my c5z in a year or so. Maybe make a vlog on, why you’re in Germany, car ownership (import) in Germany, being black in Germany etc.
So does my 2002 corvette have the upgraded valve springs
Easiest way is to pull the valve covers and check
Does the LS3 suffer from same valve spring issues? I bought a crate LS3 for my C5 and I am wondering if I should change the valve spring
If its brand new leave it alone haha
Ha ha. Sounds good. Appreciate the quick reply. Love all your C5 videos!
@@froggey5689 haha glad you enjoy the vids man! Always happy ro help
Sweet thanks!
Happy to help fam consider subbing 👍🏾
@@Beezy_Builds already have brotha 🙏
New DMX
😂 didnt expect that
@@Beezy_Builds all love bro
Barracks room? Legit
Haha 100%
2001 and 2002 automatic domestic they safe
Great video
Thanks man!
What kind of miles are you talking about before taking these measures. I have 42,000 miles engine is quiet as silk. Never has been beat on.🤔
My car only has 50k on it brother
What year c5 are you talking about? My 02 has no problems like this.
All year c5s can suffer from these issues
did you have a valve spring break man? i think i might have a busted one got a random cylinder misfire replace wires and plugs coils check says ok. it still runs but its rough and smells like fuel. kinda worried about it.
Not me but its very common, pull off the valve covers it take maybe 25 mins, a broken valvespring can do alot of damage
yep broken valve spring it is.
If you staying stock just go with the gm blue valvesprings, I have a link in my c5 reliability mods video, if your upgraded with a mild cam go with the pac 1218s valvesprings I have a link to those is valve spring install video
any reason to go with the blues over the 1218 with a stock cam?
Honestly the 1218s are more durable but for a car thats not tracked or driven super hard blues will be fine
How easy is the job for the valve springs?
Not to bad I have a vid on it
Hey brother I keep getting p0174 I already cleaned my maf and put in a new air filter (had an extremely dirty k and n oiled one) and it took care of it for a week but now the same code keeps popping up. Any ideas?
Did you fix it?
@@Beezy_Builds sold it. But apparently it was the intake boot had a large crack in it
@@Beezy_Builds underneath where I didn’t see. The box design was something I wasn’t use to so I missed it
Ahhh man that sucks hopefully youre back in something fun
@@Beezy_Builds I didn’t sell it for the issue. Sold it bc I’m 6’5 the stock seats were garabage and killing my back and it was an automatic. I’m more of a bmw guy anyway. I have a 07 BMW 335i twin turbo and 08 BMW 550i v8 360hp. More my style. But cheers mate
Lmao what's with the stall in the intro
Haha I think you are the first to really peep that
what do the germans think of the corvette?
They love it, felt like I was driving a supercar at time the way people would react
Body control module are not very durable in the c5 corvette
I agree but no real upgrade there
Keep and eye on the service column lock on the C5, security issue should be recall
Ik the autos aren’t prone to locking up but I have a 99 with the service column lock issue and it stayed that way for a month and then went away and did this pull key 10 seconds thing but it’s only did it two times in 6 weeks should I even worry about installing the kit
Also as of rn there is nothing on the dash it went away so that’s why I’m concerned
Personally if you got the message id just install a lmc5 since they are so cheap just for insurance or take it to the dealer for the column lock recall
Any problems with the auto's?
Everything allies except the column lock issue
The column lock was a recall, dealer should fix it for free
The dealer fix is known to fail brother
Good stuff!!
Thanks brother! Enjoyed your recent track content btw