Specifications Index

2001 Chevrolet Corvette Base, 2D Convertible, StandardSECTION Specifications Index
CORVETTE SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning - Automatic System
Service SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Air Conditioning - Manual System
Service SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Battery BATTERY TESTING & INSPECTION
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RR, LR, RF, LF see also BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM
Disc Brakes DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Drum Brakes  
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment BELT ADJUSTMENT
Belt Routing See appropriate illustration under SERPENTINE BELT ROUTING & ALIGNMENT
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Radiator Cap Pressure 15 psi or specification stamped on cap.
Thermostat R & I NA
Water Pump R & I WATER PUMP
Engine Mechanical
Compression Lowest compression reading should not be less than 70 percent of highest compression reading. No cylinder compression reading should be less than 100 psi (7.0 kg/cm2 ).
Oil Pressure With engine at normal operating temperature, oil pressure should be at least 6 psi (0.4 kg/cm2 ) at 1000 RPM, 18 psi (1.3 kg/cm2 ) at 2000 RPM and 24 psi (1.7 kg/cm2 ) at 4000 RPM.
Overhaul ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Fluid Specifications See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button.
Flywheel/Flex Plate Torque
Step 1 15 Ft. Lbs. (20 N.m)
Step 2 37 Ft. Lbs. (50 N.m)
Step 3 74 Ft. Lbs. (100 N.m)
Fuel System
Pressure Specification 55-62 psi (3.9-4.4 kg/cm2 )
Ignition ON, Engine OFF
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST (EXCEPT AURORA & SATURN)
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification See FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
Ignition Wires (Routing) NA
Spark Plug
Type AC 41-952
Gap Iridium .040 in. (1.04 mm)
Platinum .060 in. (1.52 mm)
Torque Tighten to 15 ft. lbs. (20 N.m) when using NEW cylinder head. Tighten to 11 ft. lbs. (15 N.m) for all subsequent installations
Starting
Starter SYSTEM TESTS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 100 Ft. Lbs. (136 N.m)
RENDER: 1.0x

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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