<VV> sick of my Corvair

[RoboMan91324 at aol.com]

Mike,

I am sorry to hear about your latest issue.

First, "popping through the carb" doesn't sound like a dropped seat unless it 
is accompanied by other sounds.

Second, there will probably always be a "litany of little things" with pretty 
much any car of this age.

Lastly, your mini van will likely develop issues at least as bad as you are 
having long before it is as old as your Corvair.  Of course, you would have no 
real incentive to keep it at that point because it doesn't have the long term 
value and charm of our Corvairs.  Keep in mind that you are able to work on 
your Corvair yourself for the most part.  Many of the issues that are likely to 
develop with your mini van probably aren't items that a backyard mechanic is 
likely to handle.  Go into a Honda dealership and complain about a popping carb 
(TBI, intake system, whatever.)  They will plug it into a computer and then 
start the "hunt and peck" replacement of parts until the problem goes away 
....... maybe.  You could be up the creek big time if it is an intermittent 
problem.  Please forgive me if there are any dealership mechanics on this list but 
my experience with dealership mechanics is that they rely far too much on the 
computer these days and far to little on direct experience and common sense.  
If the computer says that the problem could be "Items A through E," they will 
start by replacing "Item A" and go from there.

I suggest that your might consider sitting back and have yourself a beer then 
buck up and try troubleshooting your newest problem.  Many of us have similar 
or worse problems and view them as part of the challenge (even fun) of owning 
our toys.  Consider yourself fortunate to have chosen a classic car that is 
as inexpensive to buy and maintain as the Corvair.  Most other collectible cars 
of this vintage are far more costly to buy initially, buy parts for and don't 
have the "ready, willing and able" assistance that you find here on VV.

I feel comfortable that you will get past your present frustration and 
continue (begin?) to enjoy your Corvair.

Keep us posted as you discover what the problem and solution is on your 
latest adventure.

Doc
'60 Vette; '61 Rampside; '64 Spyder; '65 Greenbrier; '66 Corsa; '67 Nova SS; 
'68 Camaro ragtop
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In a message dated 7/13/2005 7:03:31 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
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> Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2005 9:21:11 -0400
> From: <mhicks130 at cox.net>
> Subject: <VV> sick of my Corvair
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> 
> If Corsa had any balls they'd put a warning label on their web page that 
> says: "Warning, owning an old Corvair can be hazardous to you mental healt.  
> Only obtain one if you are a complete masochist".  I fell for all the "they're 
> fun cars" stuff.  Yeah they're fun but the price I've paid for that fun is WAY 
> to high.  
> 
> I'm sticking with my appliance-like Honda minivan.  Boring? yes.  Fun? no.  
> Heartbreaking? NEVER!!!
> 
> stupid old cars - they suck.
> 
> mike (feeling sorry for myself, sniff)