[Dynomite]

Post 6 - ZR1 Engine Fuel, Lubrication, Cooling, and Exhaust

FUEL DELIVERY
Replacing Fuel Pumps
Fuel Pump Removal
Ohm Injectors HOT TIPS
Fuel Pump Testing TIPS
Fuel Pump Install TIPS
Fuel Tank Gasket and Boot TIPS
Fuel Pump Jumper TIPS
Least Expensive Fuel Pumps TIPS
Fuel Pump Option TIPS
Difference between 90' and 91' Evap Purge TIPS
Fuel Injector Resistance Plenum In Place TIPS
Primary Fuel Pump Failure TIPS
Changing Fuel Injectors TIPS
Fuel pump test connector TIPS
Fuel Pump Testing TIPS
Fuel Pump replacement using Bosch 69225 TIPS
Fuel Pump Bypass Switch TIPS
Fuel Injector Offset TIPS
L98 Disabling DFCO
One more fuel pump source
Fuel pump sender
Fuel pump replace
Fuel filter
Cranks but no start
Changing fuel filter
New fuel pump pictures
Old fuel pump pictures
Fuel pump fuses
Viton seals for ethanol blends
Charcoal canister replace
Charcoal canister differences (90' and 91')
Fuel Delivery (Ethanol)

FUEL PRESSURE
The Improved LT5 Fuel Pressure Regulator
Fuel Pressure Driving TIPS
Fuel pump test connector TIPS
Fuel Pressure Drop TIPS
Delphi Fuel Pressure Regulator TIPS
Checking Fuel Pumps #1 and #2 TIPS
Checking fuel pressure key and engine off TIPS
Checking fuel pressure TIPS
Prevention of Fuel Dripping From Disconnected Fuel Lines TIPS
Fuel pressure regulator source
Hot wire fuel pump
Cleaning fuel rails
Fuel rail pressure

ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
Pre Lube ???
Change oil light reset VIDEO
Oil Temperature Control Valve
The Importance of ZDDP Debate
Billet Aluminum Oil Cooler Adapter TIPS
SS Braided Oil Cooler Hoses and Fittings
Oil leaks TIPS
The most common but most unrecognized oil leak TIPS
LT5 Engine and Differential Lubrication Discussion TIPS
Engine Lubrication System Functional Discussion TIPS
Remove Oil Pan Engine In Car TIPS
Oil Cooler Drain Plug TIPS
Oil Pans and Gaskets Differences TIPS
Engine Oil Prime TIPS
Dual Oil Filters TIPS
Oil Consumption TIPS
Engine Pre Installation Lubrication System Tricks
LT5 Lubrication Tricks
OPRV Cover Plate
Oil Cooler Connections Leaks
Oil pick up "O" ring thickness 1
Oil pick up "O" ring thickness 2
Installing New Oil Pan Gasket
New Oil Pan Gasket and Bolts
Oil pan gasket
Magnetic oil pan drain plug
Pre Lube
Change oil light reset proceedure

OIL PRESSURE
Gauge Oil Pressure Sensor Calibration TIPS
Removing Oil Pressure Switch TIPS
Oil Pressure Sensors TIPS
Engine Oil Pressure/Temperature Sensors TIPS
Oil pressure sensor location
Low oil pressure
Oil pressure switch removal
Sensor Oil leak
Mechanical oil pressure gauge

ENGINE OIL, OIL FILTER, DIP STICK
Oil poll
Oil filter poll
Changing Oil TIPS
Oil Level Sensors TIPS
Engine Oil Methology TIPS
ZDDP TIPS
Elite Engineering Oil Catch Can
Oil Dipstick Handle Replacement TIPS
L98 Oil Cooler Housing Modifications for Headers
L98 Reset Change Oil Light
Engine Oils
Changing Engine Oil
Oil Catch Can Photo
Oil Level On Dipstick
SS Dip stick Tube
Valvoline racing oil
ZDP and cam wear
ZDDP and lifter wear
FRAM TG3985 oil filter
Oil drain using MityVac
Dip stick tube seal
Dip stick bracket
Amsoil 10W-30
ZDDP
Amsoil 10W-40 (Engine)
All about motor oil

WATER PUMP
The Coolant Bypass Plug and Air Locked Water Pump TIPS
Water Pump Replace TIPS
Electric water pump TIPS
Air Locked Water Pump TIPS
Air Locked Water Pump With TB Coolant Blocked TIPS
Preventing Air Locked Water Pump
L98 Water Pump Fit
L98 Removed the Frisbee
Randy Woods thermostat
Leaking water pump fix
Water pump gasket sealant
Rebuilt water pump
Water pump bolt lengths
Ebay LT5 Water pump

ENGINE COOLANT
Antifreeze poll
Coolant TIPS
Coolant Characteristics (Mix, Pressure, Elevation) TIPS
GM 1825M Coolants TIPS
Refilling with coolant
Eliminated IH Housing and Throttle Body (TB) Coolant system
Coolant Selection Summary
NOT Dexcool
Coolant system service
Coolant refill techniques
Coolant temperature display

COOLANT SYSTEM, HOSES, LEAKS
Thermostat and Engine Cooling
LT5 Cooling and Radiators TIPS
Tool Comparison for Removing Original Coolant Hose Clamps TIPS
Removing Original Coolant Hose Clamps TIPS
Thermostat and Thermostat Housing TIPS
180 deg Thermostat vrs 160 deg Thermostat TIPS
Gates Power Grip Clamps TIPS
Replacing Coolant Hoses TIPS
Getting the Air Out Simplified TIPS
Thermostat Housing TIPS
Stant thermostats TIPS
Leaking Heater Hose TIPS
Heater Hose TIPS
Water Pump Replace TIPS
Digital Coolant Temperatures TIPS
Engine Temperatures TIPS
Coolant Temperature Sensors TIPS
Thermostat rubber seal install TIPS
Hoses TIPS
1/8 inch allen head aluminum pipe plugs
Coolant Hoses and Preventing The Air Locked Water Pump
Filling With Coolant (TB Coolant Eliminated)
LT5 Thermostat operation
LT5 Radiator and Exhaust Install Tricks
Using HVAC Display for Engine Coolant Temperature
Water Pump, Coolant Temperatures, and Coolant
Radiator Debree Screens
Getting The Air Out of the Coolant System
TB Coolant Discussion
Thermostat housings
Replacing Thermostat or Lower Radiator Hose
Thermostat modifications
Hot only at idle
TB Coolant elimination discussion
SAMCO hoses picture
Injector housing coolant leak
Ebay LT5 Thermostat
Ebay ZR1 Coolant

RADIATOR AND FANS
Radiator Rubber Mounts TIPS
Installing a Ron Davis Radiator and Testing
Keeping the LT5 Cool and Radiator Debris Screens
Fans On All The Time TIPS
Radiator Cooling Fans Operation TIPS
Primary Cooling Fan Operation Criteria TIPS
Radiator Drain TIPS
NOS Fan with Shroud TIPS
Fans controlled by AC TIPS
Make Your Own Debree Screen TIPS
Fans Operational Check
Fan Relays
Replacing radiator
Replacing radiator shroud
Removing radiator shroud
Cooling fan inputs
Debris screens
Ebay ZR1 Radiator

CA SMOG
CA SMOG TIPS
Passed CA SMOG
Finally passed CA SMOG
Failed CA SMOG
Passed CA Emissions
Approved by CA SMOG Nazi's
Finally passed emissions
CA Smog Nazi's can kiss....
More SMOG problems
Another 91' fails CA Emissions
Gross polluter ZR-1
Can't pass CA SMOG

POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION
PCV System TIPS
PCV valves sources TIPS
MAP Hose TIPS
PCV connector & MAP sensor
PCV system
PCV source
Crankcase Ventilation
PCV and Cam Cover Vents
Difference between 90' and 91' heads
Cam cover vent material
Cam cover SS vent material

EXHAUST SYSTEMS
Exhaust Manifold Bolts
Catalyst failure
Eliminating the Air Pump TIPS
Passing CA emissions TIPS
OBX Cat Back Exhaust TIPS
Corsa exhaust
Functional/Non-functional Exhaust
SW Headers ZR1CORVOR and SW Exhaust ZR1CHAMSW Tricks
L98 Air Pump Elimination
L98 Air Pump Elimination Details
Exhaust System Replace with Headers
Exhaust Headers Locking Bolt Tricks
Removing Exhaust System
L98 Installing SW Headers
Performance Exhaust systems
Ebay ZR1 Cat Back Exhaust

HEADERS
Header Install Video
Header Gaskets and Bolts TIPS
Installed SW Headers/Exhaust Photos TIPS
Installing SW Headers TIPS
L98 and LT5 Exhaust System Header Bolts
Headers install tricks
Header stud oil leak
Dip stick bracket
Stainless Works Headers flex transition
Stainless 304 vrs 409

Last UPDATE of post 6 May, 2024