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[JSad]

I acquired my 91 white/black, 53k miles, about a year and a half ago. Have been visiting the forum as a guest and just joined today. #210 is basically a rescue, has a little body damage on about every panel. Engine is solid but smokes a bit from underneath. Tranny has syncro grinding 1st/2nd. Not a mechanic but not afraid to get dirty. I have done the general tuneup and fluid changes and the major clean up so far plus some wiring fixes and refurbished the wheels. I am getting ready to take it next week to have the transmission rebuilt here locally and in the process of replacing all the weather seals.
Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself and look forward to being part of the forum.

[32valvZ]

I acquired my 91 white/black, 53k miles, about a year and a half ago. Have been visiting the forum as a guest and just joined today. #210 is basically a rescue, has a little body damage on about every panel. Engine is solid but smokes a bit from underneath. Tranny has syncro grinding 1st/2nd. Not a mechanic but not afraid to get dirty. I have done the general tuneup and fluid changes and the major clean up so far plus some wiring fixes and refurbished the wheels. I am getting ready to take it next week to have the transmission rebuilt here locally and in the process of replacing all the weather seals.
Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself and look forward to being part of the forum.

Welcome to the Registry... Just a word of advice, make certain the place doing your transmission work is very familiar with the ZF6 The previous owner of my car had the tranny rebuilt by a shop who supposedly knew what he was doing and said he'd done a few before. Long story short, and about $6,000.... he did such a poor job the transmission was pretty much ruined and needed a new case and many new internal parts. If you have the funds to ship the tranny to Bill Bedreau the ZF Doc in Arizona, he is the guy for these trannys

billb@zfdoc.com or call Bill Boudreau at (602) 319-6575.

:cheers:

PS... post up some pics of your ride!

[JThomas]

Welcome to the "Insanity", I mean Registry! My current ZR-1 is also a '91 and when I purchased it, it needed work. I had a transmission built by Bill Boudreau and it was well worth the money. He was great to deal with as well.
Like yourself, I am not a mechanic, and I depend on the advice/consult of several members of this registry, so if you have a problem or question, just ask.

Welcome to the madness!

[JSad]

Here is the only pic I have. It was at the dealer the day I bought it. I removed the GS stripes.
The logistics of removing and shipping the transmission would be the problem with sending it to Bill. I dont have a place (nor the expertise) to remove it. What makes it difficult for a good shop to repair them?

[32valvesftw]

Congrats on being the caretaker of a truly remarkable car that does not get the credit it deserves.
I don't know the answer to that question but maybe if you give Bill a call he may be able to give you some advice. I know there are differences between the ZF6 in the ZR-1 and other ZF6s. I consider myself to be an ok mechanic, but that said I just came back from getting my car back from Steve at Crossed Flags performance, having the shocks replaced, And it was apparent to me how much I have yet to learn about these machines based on what Steve knows. The folks on this board have learned many lessons bad and good and such sage advice should be noted.
The labor involved with removing the transmission will be similar regardless of who does the work. A good honest shop maybe willing to pull the trans and ship it to a rebulider. Heck, most the time you go to transmission shop you don't get your original trans back as it gets sent in as a core charge for one purchased on the "market". That is exactly what you don't want to happen.

[We Gone]

Welcome

[A26B]

Welcome to the "Insanity", I mean Registry! My current ZR-1 is also a '91 and when I purchased it, it needed work. I had a transmission built by Bill Boudreau and it was well worth the money. He was great to deal with as well.
Like yourself, I am not a mechanic, and I depend on the advice/consult of several members of this registry, so if you have a problem or question, just ask.

Welcome to the madness!

+1 from me and a hearty call out for Bill Boudreau!

[Dynomite]

Bill Bedreau the ZF Doc in Arizona, he is the guy for these trannys.

billb@zfdoc.com or call Bill Boudreau at (602) 319-6575.
:cheers:
PS... post up some pics of your ride!

Drive the ZR-1 to Cave Creek, AZ (leave it with Bill) and take a bus back to Tulsa.
Since you cannot remove the transmission (a bit more complicated to install).

Let Bill do the removal, Restoration, and Installation of the Transmission :thumbsup:

Bill will also install the C4 Beam Plates for you :thumbsup:

Post 39 - C4 Beam Plates and Installation (http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-zr-1-discussion/3005470-tech-info-lt5-modifications-rebuild-tricks-500-hp-2.html#post1581480716)

[PhillipsLT5]

+2, get it done right the 1st time

[GOLDCYLON]

+3 take it to the ZF DOC if you want it done right.

[Paul Workman]

+4 Can't say enough about Bill doing the trans work for you. The ZF is his specialty. He has developed an excellent repair/upgrade regime to near perfection. IOW, Bill won't be "learning by doing" on your transmission. He's the source for all the many particulars associated with this transmission.

Welcome to the BROTHERHOOD OF THE BEAST!

[BlackSheepz]

Welcome to the forum! You just did the one of the best things ou could do for the car by joining. I too am not a mechanic but also not afraid to get dirty. There are STILL things I won't do to the car, but since joining I've redone my:
Fuel Pumps
Fuel Injectors
O2 Sensors
Entire Exhaust (Corsa Install)
Oil Cooler lines

All thanks to the help and guidance from this forum. This is by far the best car community on the internet and there is NO SUCH THING AS A STUPID QUESTION. When in doubt, JUST ASK!!!

Again Welcome to the registry! and Congrats on the ZR-1!

[JSad]

Thanks for the welcome. The ZR-1 is a fantastic ride just as it sets and I plan to enjoy restoring this ZR-1 to a great daily driver level and drive the tires off it while I am doing it. It's my 3rd C4, a 93 vert and a 95 coupe, both now sold
.
I like the idea of a vacation to Arizona to drop off the car at Bill's shop. Just a short drive from Oklahoma, right? Thanks for the input and I will be picking your brains and the forum threads as I go forward.

[PhillipsLT5]

Yep C4 beam plates also


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[Bob Eyres]

I’ve got the twin to your car, 91”white/black 70Kmi.
Had it for 27 years.
I’ve pulled the trans by myself a number of times, for rebuilds, clutches, etc., as I drag raced the car a lot in the nineties. It can be done with normal hand tools and no lift. But it IS a PITA.
Dropping the car at an experienced shop is a good idea, but using the bus, or airline, to get home is not at this time.


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[JSad]

Bob - I was looking for pologreen but bought this white one because it was such a good deal ($9500). My other two vettes were pologreen and just really like that color. But this arctic white is growing on me. After the tranny, A/C work, and paint/body guess I will have 15 to 20k (depending on the paint) in this before I start doing the upgrades.

Probably will have a shop pull and ship the transmission to AZ just because of work schedule. I have used Pinnacle Performance in Owasso, OK for everything else on other cars I don't feel like doing and have been more than happy with their results. They did the checkout on the ZR-1 before I bought it. He has worked on a few in the past.

[PhillipsLT5]

Previous owner of my car had Top Flight Corvette in San Diego remove/ship to Bill B, Bill did his magic and return with Bills suggestions for reinstall at Top Flight, was perfect for over 50 K miles until I sold it, just change the fluid as needed

[haber rj]

Welcome from Canada

[tiegsd]

Welcome! Now I know about ZFdoc, thanks!

Always learning something in here.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Welcome, congratulations, and best wishes with your rebuild of this legendary car that we all obsess about here. Never fear, you have a lot of help here. Mine is in Japan so I can tell you all about logistic challenges and cost of ownership. Hell, when I was in Hawaii it was not much different. [emoji38] Aloha!! 🤙🏼




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[JSad]

Nothing like an international brotherhood, eh?. Kon'nichiwa and Aloha Hawaiizr-1. logistics would be a bit of trouble from there.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Nothing like an international brotherhood, eh?. Kon'nichiwa and Aloha Hawaiizr-1. logistics would be a bit of trouble from there.


Arigatou and Mahalo!! I couldn’t really drive the Z like it needs to be driven In Hawaii so I shipped it to Japan where I plan to retire and tour the country. Yes, always a challenge for shipping STUFF. We have some folks here from all over the world and this car/group definitely connects people. Best wishes and welcome again. [emoji1303]🤙🏼

Oh, and please consider becoming a member of the Registry. [emoji847]



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[JSad]

I joined the registry about a week ago and have my new t-shirt and stickers already.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

I joined the registry about a week ago and have my new t-shirt and stickers already.


Wow! That’s awesome. Thank you and welcome again! [emoji1303]🤙🏼



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[DRM500RUBYZR-1]

Congratulations and Welcome!!!
You now have a great car!
Enjoy it!!!
:Eagle:
Marty