What winter projects are you planning for your Beast?

[Flyman 27]

I purchased my 1991 ZR-1 in late summer this year. The PO gave me a list of things that needed repair. I repaired everything on his list. This is the rest of my list I have after spending a couple months working on it & driving it.
My list is long, but almost all of it needs to happen before the next driving season.
** Means I have the materials already.

Replace leaking shocks.
R&R leaking radiator, hoses, Thermostat, temp sw & heater hose coupling.
Remove dash, R&R clogged heater core & blower door actuator.
R&R broken front side light assemblies.**
Polish fog light lens's.**
Replace plug wires & coils, fix oil leak in valley & Vacuum leaks.**
Remove IP & repair Tachometer, replace IP lights.**
Install Viper remote door lock system.**
Remove driver's side dash and replace:
Starter switch**
Ignition switch**
Turn signal switch**
Column pivot from Mark H.
HVAC controller, remove & rebuild**
Install starter circuit relay**
Replace Tack resister to correct**
Replace IP light bulbs
R&R drooping headliner.**
Replace both O2 sensors**
Bleed brakes (fluid is black).**
R&R leaking door seals.
Install new window bumpers.**
Install new shift boots (old ones are stiff & crispy, hard to shift).**
R&R oil bypass valve & oil temp sender.**
Try to find oil leaks & fix.
I would love to swap out the aluminum flywheel & revert back to the dual-mass flywheel & clutch assembly. The knocking & trans noise really bugs me.

How's your list? Short or long? About 80% of my list is absolutely necessary IMHO.

[TX '90 ZR1]

Flyman27.
You have a pretty impressive list there !!

Mine is not nearly so long.
#1- Remove radio receiver & have repaired.
#2- Repair inoperative lumbar pump.
#3- Locate & repair small oil leak.
#4- Detail engine compartment.
#5- Detail underside of vehicle including wheel wells.

I'll probably find more as I go, but will be happy to get these done. Working on it is like a good therapy session !!

:saluting:

[Paul Workman]

I purchased my 1991 ZR-1 in late summer this year. The PO gave me a list of things that needed repair. I repaired everything on his list. This is the rest of my list I have after spending a couple months working on it & driving it.
My list is long, but almost all of it needs to happen before the next driving season.
** Means I have the materials already.

Replace leaking shocks.
R&R leaking radiator, hoses, Thermostat, temp sw & heater hose coupling.
Remove dash, R&R clogged heater core & blower door actuator.
R&R broken front side light assemblies.**
Polish fog light lens's.**
Replace plug wires & coils, fix oil leak in valley & Vacuum leaks.**
Remove IP & repair Tachometer, replace IP lights.**
Install Viper remote door lock system.**
Remove driver's side dash and replace:
Starter switch**
Ignition switch**
Turn signal switch**
Column pivot from Mark H.
HVAC controller, remove & rebuild**
Install starter circuit relay**
R&R drooping headliner.**
Replace 12 year old tires.
Bleed brakes (fluid is black).**
R&R leaking door seals.
Install new window bumpers.**
Install new shift boots (old ones are stiff & crispy, hard to shift).**
R&R oil bypass valve & oil temp sender.**
Try to find oil leaks & fix.
I would love to swap out the aluminum flywheel & revert back to the dual-mass flywheel & clutch assembly. The knocking & trans noise really bugs me.

How's your list? Short or long? About 80% of my list is absolutely necessary IMHO.

Boy-Howdy! That'll keep you outta the bars at night! Must have a heated garage? I'd freeze my tushe' off in MY :censored: garage:rolleyes:

[Flyman 27]

Yes Paul, the garage is heated. I installed a small overhead furnace in my garage a few years ago. A "Hot Dawg", I highly recommend them. Pretty inexpensive & heats the garage quickly.
I hope to work on it a little here & a little there, not any marathon sessions. It's work, but I want to enjoy it as much as possible.

[Ccmano]

Just finished...

Flywheel Fidanza, clutch disc, pressure plate, pilot & throwout bearings
Clutch master, slave & steel braided line.
Drive shaft U-joints and C-Beam Plates
Hurst Shifter
Engine mounts
Oil temp & pressure sensors
Power Steering hoses
Headers, Obx Exhaust & new O2 sensors
Front shock bushings
DIC panel replacement
Instrument pod trim replacement

Moving forward she will need a tune (Dom you listening)
Driver seat transmission replacement
Fix the tach (usual incorrect readings)
Alignment

Not sure for this winter but if time and funds permit
Replace all suspension bushings
Port the plenum and injector housings plus power coat.
New carpet.

It’s an on going project...
H
:cheers:

[-=Jeff=-]

My list is in process:
- Replace radio
- Replace dash pad
- Replace one piece of carpet in hatch
- Rear Camber Rods
- Side yoke seals on Differential
- Add my Delayed Accessory bus since dash is out
- Fix door chime (this one is done)

I am sure I have a list of other things I have put off that I need to do as well

[GOLDCYLON]

Well for my 91 nothing (She's done)


for the 90 A few things


1. Braided stainless oil cooler lines
2. Oil change because of (See above)
3. Change PCV valves and install neoprene upper and lower PCV hoses
4. Install Andrew's compass and auto dimming rear view mirror
5. Install rear Eradispeed rotors and probably rear pads
6. Install -=JEFF=-'s LED side marker mod
7. Upgrade front J55 calipers to 96 GS calipers and probably front pads
8. Replace the front radiator fans (One is making a noise)
9. Change rear dog bones (Trailing arms) to neoprene

[JThomas]

1. Continued cleanup
2. Track down small oil leak
3. Shop for a new radio or upgrade factory unit with modern specs
4. Purchase new glass roof
5. Sort out minor height difference in rear end (Rear spring?)
6. Install new bearings in left headlight, so it rotates smoothly

[Young1]

Winter projects? That's my driving time. I do my projects in the summer when it's too hot to run around with the target off.

[-=Jeff=-]

Joe,

I suggest the new radio route. If you were going NCRS then stock. But you have changed the color.. go aftermarket. The Sony XAV-AX100 is a nice unit and the XAV-AX200 adds DVD player and SXM. Both have Car Play and Android Auto capability


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[ghlkal]

7. Upgrade front J55 calipers to 96 GS calipers and probably front pads



I'd like to do this also, but I have a hard time finding reasonably priced GS calipers.

GC, do you have the calipers already?

[GOLDCYLON]

I'd like to do this also, but I have a hard time finding reasonably priced GS calipers.

GC, do you have the calipers already?



yep bought months ago

[DRM500RUBYZR-1]

Completely replace my valve stem caps; not just one, but all four of them.
The car is up on the lift so this seems like the ideal time to tackle this job that I just keep putting off.


Might also try to clean the entire inside of the front windshield if the winter turns out to be long.


Move the box with the now 3 year old new B&B Fusion Exhaust to the other side of the garage.


Whew......


Marty

[Mystic ZR-1]

Marty
Don't overdue it....
😋

[JThomas]

Joe,

I suggest the new radio route. If you were going NCRS then stock. But you have changed the color.. go aftermarket. The Sony XAV-AX100 is a nice unit and the XAV-AX200 adds DVD player and SXM. Both have Car Play and Android Auto capability


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Thanks for the suggestions. I will look into those units. As much as I like my music, I have to be honest, whenever I drive the ZR-1, I am usually listening to the "music" made by the motor! I have only turned the radios on in the other two, just to make sure they even worked!

[BigJohn]

Marty
Don't overdue it....
😋

You know if you sold me your sunviser I could put it on my 38 chevy.

:cheers:

[Zrracer]

1. Continued cleanup
2. Track down small oil leak
3. Shop for a new radio or upgrade factory unit with modern specs
4. Purchase new glass roof
5. Sort out minor height difference in rear end (Rear spring?)
6. Install new bearings in left headlight, so it rotates smoothly

Make sure you are measuring heights from the frame not the wheel wells.
:cheers:

[LGAFF]

Will get done

24lb injectors
Successful Nitrous Run



Would like to get done

New hard brake lines
C6 Calipers
Mufflers

[jss06c6]

Just finished...

Flywheel Fidanza, clutch disc, pressure plate, pilot & throwout bearings
Clutch master, slave & steel braided line.
Drive shaft U-joints and C-Beam Plates
Hurst Shifter
Engine mounts
Oil temp & pressure sensors
Power Steering hoses
Headers, Obx Exhaust & new O2 sensors
Front shock bushings
DIC panel replacement
Instrument pod trim replacement

Moving forward she will need a tune (Dom you listening)
Driver seat transmission replacement
Fix the tach (usual incorrect readings)
Alignment

Not sure for this winter but if time and funds permit
Replace all suspension bushings
Port the plenum and injector housings plus power coat.
New carpet.

It’s an on going project...
H
:cheers:
Hans,

How does she run?? Congrats on the progress buddy!!

Steve

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[jss06c6]

Completely replace my valve stem caps; not just one, but all four of them.
The car is up on the lift so this seems like the ideal time to tackle this job that I just keep putting off.


Might also try to clean the entire inside of the front windshield if the winter turns out to be long.


Move the box with the now 3 year old new B&B Fusion Exhaust to the other side of the garage.


Whew......


Marty
Now that's a good list!!

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[Ccmano]

Hans,

How does she run?? Congrats on the progress buddy!!

Steve

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Thanks for asking Steve... she runs fantastic! Really woke up the old girl. :dancing Of course with 181k miles and the Fidanza FW the trans sounds like a coffee grinder at idle. Still need a tune. Working on that with Dom shortly (I hope) Raising the idle to 850 should help the trans noise to some degree. It’s amazing the power this car exhibits with the high miles and here at altitude.
H
:cheers:

[jss06c6]

Great!! Very happy for you. I'm traveling a lot these days and don't get #473 out as much as I would like. Staying over in Indy this weekend to attend PRI with my son. Started "Crossed Flags Performance" last month with a good friend. Grand opening targeted for May 1st! Will have a big lawn party with good Texas BBQ and all the good stuff with it. 2 acres purchased and in design phase for shop. Hope to buy our Dyno here at PRI this weekend. Probably going with Hub Dyno setup for easy tuning! 100% GM, all generations including our LT-5's. Should be a blast!!

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[1LEZ]

Custom siamese plenum
larger throttle body
ported air horn
Adjust ride height
keyless entry

[Ccmano]

Great!! Very happy for you. I'm traveling a lot these days and don't get #473 out as much as I would like. Staying over in Indy this weekend to attend PRI with my son. Started "Crossed Flags Performance" last month with a good friend. Grand opening targeted for May 1st! Will have a big lawn party with good Texas BBQ and all the good stuff with it. 2 acres purchased and in design phase for shop. Hope to buy our Dyno here at PRI this weekend. Probably going with Hub Dyno setup for easy tuning! 100% GM, all generations including our LT-5's. Should be a blast!!

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Wow... sounds like a fantastic retirement project. Wish I were closer. Keep us posted on the grand opening, it might be worth a drive to Texas next year! Best of luck.
H
:cheers:

[jss06c6]

Will do! Hope to have a bunch of my ZR-1 buddies there!

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[cvette98pacecar]

A picture is worth a 1000 words.

[JThomas]

Make sure you are measuring heights from the frame not the wheel wells.
:cheers:

Yep, I have already been made aware of that difference in measuring, thanks.

[Racinfan83]

My winter project list is pretty much the same as it's been all year this year.. Try not to pile too much stuff on the covered car in the garage.. With several things going on, including doing 90% of the work on a flip house we got, and some medical issues, the poor Z has barely been out of the garage. I maybe put 100 miles on it all year..:o:cry: