FYI;
Vette busted a radiator hose last night on the way to church... had to
leave it there all night and get it towed today. No store had the
proper hose and I bought one hoping I could cut it for a temp fix but
didnt work.

Im not used to being strnded and having a car do crap like this. Are
all american cars like this? My Blazer was, but even my crappy 1987
blazer didnt have to be in the shop 3 times in one month. of the 3
hondas Ive owned, the most work ive had to do on them was oil, rotate,
and one clutch replacement...

while this is a minor problem (and probably typical for a 12 year old
car), i think it is the last straw for me. Id love to have this car as
a weekend car, but not a daily driver, it makes me too nervous. Any
takers? At least the paint looks as good as it did in 1992 on the
showroom floor!
Jazz Mann a.k.a. vette-owner-wanna-be-but-cant-seem-to-get-a-break

(jameson) wrote in message . com>...
> I researched till I'm blue in the face, but I am sure I missed
> something. But I know my virtual friends here in the vette group will
> help me!
>
> My 1992 LT1 corvete coupe takes about 5 or 6 seconds every morning to
> start...
>
> The engine "cranks" so I have eliminated a bad starter... Ive
> eleiminated a bad fuelpump because it doesnt seem to lose power while
> i accelerate and has never just "shut off" on me at a red light. I
> have kind of eliminated a bad distributor too...
>
> It did this before I installed a new battery, and still does it with a
> new one...
>
> It did this before new spark plugs, and still does it now with new
> ones...
>
> The oddest thing on earth (well to me since I am new to vette
> ownership) is that if I dont drive the care for like 2 days, the first
> start is VRRROOOM! Starts right up in a split second! Just like I
> assume it SHOULD. If I shut the engine off, and turn it on withing 2
> minutes or less, it is pretty fast, but day to day starting is
> sloooow.
>
> I once assumed "well, maybe I just need to turn the key to the 'on'
> position and let the fuel lines fill up.. or whatever" still starts
> slow...
>
> think it is a bad fuel injector?
> anyone looking for a nice looking 92 vette? Kidding...
> umm, kind of....
>
> thanks in advance! You guys are awesome!
> Jazz Mann
>
> ps... to add fuel to the fire (no pun intended) I have antifreeze it
> seems leaking in my floorboard on the passenger side... bad heater
> core im assuming.