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2011 Chevrolet Volt Z-Spec Concept

Now Last another Z-Spec Concept from Chevrolet car maker it’s Chevrolet Volt Z-Spec Concept and also to show it at 2010 SEMA Show Las Vegas. Volt Z-Spec one of those testers is the concept version of the all-new Volt electric car featuring some of Chevrolet designers’ ideas for a potential line of accessories. Volt will be available in CA, TX, MI, NY, NJ, CT and Washington, DC at the end of 2010.

The Chevrolet Volt Z-Spec Concept has an aerodynamic body kit, restyled taillights, and 19-inch alloy wheels. Inside, the cabin is outfitted with a flat-bottom steering wheel, Recaro leather seats, and custom floor mats.

The 2011 Chevrolet Volt Z-Spec concept introduces unique features including unique lower rocker panels and lower front fascia, grille, taillamps, 19-inch wheels and exterior graphics. Although the Z-Spec parts are only concepts at the moment, they’re being considered for production. Read more…

Chevrolet to take on Mustang Cobra Jet and Challenger Drag Pak with race-only Camaro?

In recent years, Ford and Dodge have produced limited-edition, drag-race-only models built to compete in various NHRA classes. Both automakers have amped up their programs for 2011, with Ford releasing the revised Mustang Cobra Jet and Dodge unveiling its V10-powered Challenger Drag Pak at SEMA last November.

Will Chevrolet join the party? While General Motors hasn’t hinted that it will, its competition at Ford Racing appears to know otherwise. In an interview regarding the Cobra Jet, Ford Racing’s drag racing competition manager, Jesse Kershaw, hinted at a new Camaro built for drag racing:

“Some people revel in competition and some people don’t like the competition, but what is really interesting is that we’re seeing a resurgence of the muscle car wars from the late ’60s. So we see where the competition like Dodge has produced a Challenger to compete with us, and now they’ve had to step up their ante with a V10 version. We know that General Motors is on track to release a Camaro version. I think that the NHRA fans as well as the racers themselves are very excited to get out there and have this new era of horsepower war.”

Both Ford and Dodge unveiled their purpose-built drag racers at SEMA, so we’ll have our eyes and ears open for any potential news from GM come November. Read more…

Chevrolet Miray Concept Unveiled In Korea

GM introduced the Chevrolet Miray Korea (pronounced Mi-ray), a concept in the Seoul Motor Show 2011 – a mid-engined sports model electric hybrid. The Miray (meaning “future” in Korean) was created to celebrate the centenary of Chevrolet, which will take place this year. The design of “future” is also present inside the center with the center console, power button, lighting and double cab design for driver and passenger.

The concept of the propulsion system consists of two front electric motors, each producing 15 kW (20 hp / 20 hp) of power to the front axle unit with a 1.5-liter gasoline four-cylinder turbo mid-mounted rear causing the rear wheels. Current electric motors comes from a package of 1.6 kWh of battery lithium ion battery that is recharged through braking. Read more…

2002 Chevrolet Corvette Poor Radio Reception or Radio Static/Increased Bulletin

This bulletin is being revised to add the 2005 model year and update the part number information for Permatex Quick Grid. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 03-08-44-005B (Section 08 — Body and Accessories).

Condition: Some customers may comment that the radio has poor reception or radio static/increased interference when the rear window defogger is turned on. Also, some rear window defogger grids may be inoperative.

Cause: This condition may be due to microscopic cracks in the electrically heated grids of the rear window defogger. These cracks may cause electrical interference when the rear defogger is on and this could affect radio reception.

Background: The addition of vertical grid lines to the heated back window defogger circuits has made it difficult to detect broken defogger grid lines. In the past, it was a simple matter to use a voltmeter to check the continuity of each grid line in order to locate a non-functional line. New design back windows have two vertical grid lines that connect all of the horizontal grid lines together, thereby providing alternate routes for the electrical current to follow. This makes the old test method ineffective.

There are three distinct zones across the back window that must be checked. They are:

the driver’s side outboard of the two vertical lines

the passenger side outboard of the two vertical lines

the central zone that falls between the two vertical lines

download pdf: http://www.pc-surgeon.net/images/cforum/instructions/Poor%20Radio%20Reception.pdf

Chevrolet Camaro Synergy

This Chevrolet Camaro Synergy is another shot of our relentless hunter of testers. Surprised in the guise of a heavily disguised mule, what we see is a special model that according to the strategies announced by General Motors is a second special version after the Chevy Camaro ZL1. In fact, the Detroit house he said that every six months will unveil a special Camaro – edition every six months. Sinergy The first Camaro was introduced at the SEMA 2010, show that takes place in Las Vegas dedicated to spare parts and special components for cars, in a lively green color.There are already available for this edition colors: Cyber ??Gray, Victory Red, Summit White and Black. The production should start in a few days, so apart from the camouflage images in light is the definitive version.

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2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport

The Chevrolet Captiva Sport has either a 2.4-liter direct-injection Ecotec four-cylinder 3.0-liter direct-injection V-6 engine – each paired with a fuel-saving transmission six-speed automatic. Because the filter is based on proven GM architecture world, only small changes are needed to meet federal standards, allowing faster Chevrolet Captiva Sport in the United States.

The Captiva Sport is offered in LS and LT models, with four trim packages, including a model with four drive wheels (LTZ). All models feature aluminum wheels 17 “, XM satellite radio system with six-speaker audio, disc brakes with four-wheel ABS, traction control, electronic StabiliTrak stability control, air conditioning, power door locks on doors and windows (with driver express down) and remote keyless entry. The Chevrolet Captiva Sport will be available for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2011, as a 2012 model. Read more…

Chevrolet Colorado

First official image of the Chevrolet Colorado. The photo was circulated by the same Chevrolet. The compact pick-up will be presented at the 2011 Bangkok Motor Show, car show scheduled from March 25 to April 5. This new car anticipates the next generation of Colorado, who take inspiration from Chevrolet for this type of vehicle and tradition of vans and pickups that were produced by American automaker.

The world premiere is scheduled in Thailand is not random, but in this country because the pickups are very popular in the automotive market, which is becoming important for Chevrolet. In 2010, in fact, 43% of registered vehicles in Thailand were the pickups. The new Colorado will be on sale in the country during 2011 and will be progressively introduced in other markets, but has not yet been announced exactly when that will happen. The current Colorado never arrived in Italy. This model should be more technology than ever before. The price has not yet been formalized, such as information relating to technical data, engine and features included.

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Chevrolet Small Block V3120/V3220 Installation Manual

Prepping The Block
Disconnect battery; remove all existing accessory drive brackets and components from motor. Remove water pump, scrape away any existing gasket material with a gasket scraper and dress surface with a Scotch Briteо pad.
Clean and prep threads on engine block at water pump and driver side bosses by crank (for power steering kits), use a 3/8-16 thread chaser if necessary. Thread chasers are available at your local auto parts store or tool dealer and are different from a thread cutting tool.
Apply RTV sealer to one end of the three 3/8-16 x 3” threaded studs and thread two studs into the driver side water pump mount holes and one stud into the upper passenger side mount hole and tighten.
Apply RTV sealer to one end of the remaining 3/8-16 x 4” stud and thread into the bottom passenger side mount hole and tighten. The studs can easily be tightened by threading two 3/8-16 zinc coated nuts onto the stud and tighten them against each other to act as a drive nut.
Install Alternator & A/C Brackets
Install the large O-rings into both sides of the passenger side compressor bracket by seating them into the recessed groves, install the small by-pass O-rings in the same manner. Place bracket over studs and seat up against engine block. Install the large O-rings into both sides of the driver side alternator bracket by seating them into the recessed groves. Place bracket over studs and seat up against engine block.
For kits with power steering – apply anti-seize to the threads of the two 3/8-16 x 2” socket head cap screws and thread through the power steering bracket, alternator bracket and into engine block and finger tighten. For kits without power steering – apply anti-seize to the threads of the two 3/8-16 x 1-1/4” socket head cap screws and thread through the alternator bracket and into engine block and finger tighten.

1992-93 Chevrolet MIS-Diagnosed Power Steering Pump Noise

A whine noise emanating at the front of the vehicle that appears to be coming from the power steering pump.
The noise may actually be the result of a failed bearing in the alternator. The following procedure can help determine the source of the noise by isolating the power steering pump from the alternator (GM reference bulletin 463201).
1. Isolate the power steering pump from the alternator by installing an accessory drive belt off of a 3.4L equipped 1993 or 1994 Camaro or Firebird. Install the diagnosis belt as shown in FIGURE 1.
2. Run the engine and listen for the noise. Do not drive the vehicle with this belt attached. If the noise is gone, the power steering system is most likely at fault. If the noise remains, proceed to diagnose the remaining elements of the accessory drive including the generator.
3. After the noise is successfully corrected, remove the accessory drive belt used for diagnosis.
4. Install the original accessory drive belt.

Chevrolet Big Block V4120/V4220 Installation Manual

Install Water Pump
Install water pump onto studs (make sure O-rings are still seated). Apply anti-seize to exposed stud threads. Thread the four 3” spacer nuts onto the studs with the hex end out. Tighten all spacer nuts firmly at this time. Also tighten lower 7/16” cap screws on alternator bracket or power steering bracket.
Install Power Steering Pump & Bridge Bracket
STEP 1: Apply anti-seize to the threads of the two 5/16-24 x 3” socket head cap screws. Place power steering pump and pulley onto bracket and thread the two 5/16” socket head cap screws with 5/16” lock washers through pump into bracket and tighten firmly.
STEP 2: Apply anti-seize to the threads of four 8mm-1.25 x 25mm 12pt. ARP cap screws. Align bridge bracket mount holes with the four spacer nuts. Install the four 8mm 12pt. ARP cap screws and tighten firmly
Install Alternator & A/C Compressor
Alternator: Apply anti-seize to the threads of the 10mm-1.5 x 8mm ARP 12pt. cap screw and a 8mm-1.25 x 25mm ARP 12pt. cap screw. Place alternator between lower bridge bracket and alternator bracket and thread the long ARP 12pt. cap screw through the bridge bracket, alternator and into the alternator bracket and finger tighten. 10mm shim washers are provided to shim the alternator boss to the bridge bracket. The alternator boss may vary in width due to the polishing process. Place the 8mm slide spacer with the small end towards bridge bracket on the short ARP 12pt. cap screw, align top alternator boss with bridge bracket and thread the cap screw and slide spacer through bridge bracket and into alternator boss and finger tighten.