1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE engine

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine In 1963, Corvette hit the road with an eye-catching new
look
-- the Sting Ray coupe. An instant success, the
now-classic Sting Ray featured concealed headlamps
and a unique split rear window. The split window would
only be offered in
1963, making this model among the
most prized Corvettes ever built.
Restyled inside and out for 1968, this 'Vette sported a
lean and hungry shape, creating a sense of motion even
when standing still.
And for the first time, Corvette
offered removable roof panels.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine For its 25th anniversary, the 1978 Corvette paced the 62nd Annual Indianapolis 500 and received a new fastback
roofline with a wide expanse of glass that wrapped around the sides.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine In 1984, the fourth generation of America’s favorite
sports car anticipated the future with a sleek look and
advanced technology that provided superior handling
and performance. Windshield angle was the sheerest of
any domestic vehicle, cornering ability the tightest of
any production car. In short, the 1984 redesign enhanced
the Corvette’s reputation as a leader in the world sports
car market. After
44 years
of production, Corvette only got better.
The fifth-generation Corvette arrived in 1997, featuring
a completely restyled body and a new, all-aluminum,
5.7 Liter, 345-horsepower LS1 V8 engine. The
structure of the fifth-generation redesign is the stiffest
ever developed in 44 years of Corvette production,
resulting in unparalleled ride quality and outstanding
handling. Also unique to the new Corvette is a
rear-mounted transmission.
Available as a Coupe for 1997, the new Corvette offered
such standard features as extended-mobility tires, a
Bose audio system, and
a new, latch-operated roof
designed for easy removal.
With many design cues inspired by the classic models
of the 1960s, the new fifth-generation Corvette is an
impressive combination of sleek styling and world-class
sports car performance. For 1998, in addition to the
Coupe, a convertible is reintroduced.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CORVETTE ASSEMBLY PLANT
The Corvette Assembly Plant in Bowling Green,
Kentucky is one
of the most sophisticated and
computerized automobile assembly facilities in
the world.
To build your 1998 Corvette, over
1,025 employes teamed up with the
58 high-tech
robots that assist in a variety of processes, from welding
to painting.
The Bowling Green facility is Corvette’s third home
since 1953. Since beginning production in June
of 198
1, it has become one of Kentucky’s most
popular tourist attractions.
Corvette Assembly Plant tours are available. For
dates and times, call (502) 745-8419. Reservations
are required for groups of 10 or more. For more
information, call (502) 745-8228.
The new National Corvette Museum, located near the
assembly plant, opened its doors in September of 1994.
It
is also attracting tourists to the area. For more
information, call 1-800-53-VETTE or (502) 781-7973.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine How to Use this Manual
Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning
to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you
do this, it will help you learn about the features and
controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find
that pictures and words work together to explain
things quickly.
Index
A good place to look for what you need is the Index in
back of the manual. It’s an alphabetical list
of what’s in
the manual, and the page number where you’ll find it.
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These mean there is something that could hurt
you or other people.
In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then
we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the
hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you or
others could be
hurt.
Safety Warnings and Symbols
You will find a number of safety cautions in this book.
We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you
about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore
the warning.
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You will also find a circle
with a slash through it in
this book.
This safety
symbol means “Don’t,’’
“Don’t
do this” or “Don’t
let this happen.”
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this book you will find these notices:
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These mean there is something that could
damage your vehicle.
In the notice area, we tell you about something that
can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage
would not be covered by your warranty, and it could
be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help
avoid the damage.
When you read other manuals, you might see
CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors
or
in different words.
You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use
the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Vehicle Symbols
These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.
For example,
these symbols
are used on
an
original battery:
POSSIBLE A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT EYES BY
SHIELDING
Q
CAUSTIC
These symbols
are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle
is
driven:
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
ACID COULD BAlTERY
CAUSE
BURNS
AVOID
SPARKS
OR
FLAMES
SPARK
OR ,\I/,
COULD FLAME
EXPLODE BAllERY FASTEN
SEAT
BELTS
These symbols
have
to do with
your lamps:
SIGNALS TURN
A
FLASHER
FOG LAMPS
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These symbols
are on some
of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VENTILATING FAN
These symbols
are used on
warning and
indicator lights:
COOLANT -
TEMP -
CHARGING I-1
BATTERY
SYSTEM
BRAKE
(@)
COOLANT
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ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE
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ANTI-LOCK (@)
BRAKES
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other symbols
you may see:
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Corvette and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also
learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts.
1-2 Seats and Seat Controls
1- 18 Air Bag System
1-5 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone
1-25 Children
1
- 10 Here Are Questions Many People Ask About
Safety Belts
-- and the Answers 1-27 Child Restraints
After a Crash
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- 18 Passenger Position 1-38
Replacing Restraint System Parts
1-17 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1-37
Safety Belt Extender
1 - 11 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1-34 Larger
Children
1-11 Driver Position 1-37 Checking
Your Restraint Systems
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