C3 Corvette Coolant, Brakes, Drive & more

From brake system flush to adding fresh engine coolant to making a door vapor barrier, it's all covered in this video.

As I get my 1981 Corvette ready for regular driving and take it to local car cruise-ins, many items get crossed off the to-do list.

I even take it for a drive around my neighborhood and then for a longer shakedown drive. A few days after the first drive in months, I took it for a twenty-mile drive for a more comprehensive evaluation.

I even stopped by a local gas station to ensure it had plenty of clean fuel. Seven-month-old gasoline is questionable.

Since I removed several defective air-pollution components, the Check Engine light makes brief appearances from time to time, but that does not affect overall car running or performance.

I saved all those parts in case the new owner decides to repair and reinstall them.

The car feels powerful and it's fun to drive, and thanks to the new front calipers and brake system flush and fresh fluid, it stops on a dime.

The shifter is also very nice and precise, and it feels so much better than the one in my 76 Corvette.

Overall, this is a great car, so stay tuned for a video about the 1981 Corvette driving experience.

Thank you for watching! 🙂👍🏻

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CONTENTS

00:00 Engine Start, Brake Flush and Bleeding, Coolant, and more
00:11 How to Crank the Engine Without Starting It
02:08 Reconnecting the Distributor, Battery Terminal and Starting the Car
04:22 Cleaning the Overflow Tank (in Place)
06:29 Brake Flush, Master Cylinder, Caliper Bleeding
30:37 Reinstalling the Wheels
31:30 Engine Coolant Flush
32:32 Adding Fresh Coolant to the Engine
34:51 Making and Installing a Door Vapor Barrier
36:47 Installing the Door Panel
41:04 Start Up and First Drive in Months
43:57 Getting the 81 Street Legal
44:39 Let's Have a Good Closer Look
45:54 Shakedown

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DISCLAIMER: Even though I like to wrench on my Corvettes and most of my videos are of a how-to nature, I am not responsible nor liable should you decide to follow my musings on the subject.

I am a self-taught DIYer. If videos appear to give technical how-to advice, that is not my intention.

Working on a vehicle can be dangerous. If you're not confident, qualified, or lack the tools to do the job correctly and safely, hire a mechanic.


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