Radiator shroud - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

hiperf406 · 11-09-2009

I know search is my friend but I can't find a Teck posting on radiator shroud removal. I want to inspect my rad for debris but can't get shroud off taken out all bolts I can see but I'm sure I missed some. Thanks lorne #1748

GOLDCYLON · 11-09-2009

Two bolts are reached from the underside of the car only. Another two above these next to the headlight bucket areas. If you havent ventured into these regions. NLT 4bolts remain.

Another White ZR-1 in AZ ? Surprised we havent met yet. GC

hiperf406 · 11-09-2009

I moved my ZR1 down to Az last year & am here for winter. I'm trying to get out to some functions to meet others. Plan on going on ACES cruise this Sat - are you planning on going. I have the shroud loose but can't lift from car as oil cooler & A/C lines are in way. Do I have to disc both or just the oil cooler?
lorne #1748

11-09-2009

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Originally Posted by hiperf406

I moved my ZR1 down to Az last year & am here for winter. I'm trying to get out to some functions to meet others. Plan on going on ACES cruise this Sat - are you planning on going. I have the shroud loose but can't lift from car as oil cooler & A/C lines are in way. Do I have to disc both or just the oil cooler?
lorne #1748

Some cars you can flex the shroud around the lines. Some people just cut the shroud as the portion of the tab that makes life rough is not needed.

QB93Z · 11-09-2009

I have gotten the shroud off and back on two different ZR-1's ('90, '93). I didn't have to cut or trim anything, although it seems to be a brutal process.

Lift the passenger side off first. Use a small pry tool to get the lower edge past the oil and AC lines. Then you should be able to flex it and get the drivers side off.

Good luck. It is a bear to do but it can be done.

Jim

PhillipsLT5 · 11-09-2009

Lorne, where & when is ACE Cruise Sat
GC, you missed it 3 ZR-1 at Pavillion on SAT, tell Lorne about the stock Radiator & where to get it ,You back in town?

hiperf406 · 11-09-2009

Phillip

8:30 to 9:00am Meet at Chevron Station across form Ft McDowell Casino on Hwy 87.
Address:10180 N. Ft McDowell Rd.

9:00 Depart North on 87 towards Payson. At Rt 188 turn right and continue a few miles to Jakes Corner.

We will stop at Jakes Corner for a little break(sodas, bathroom, and etc.) There are a few cool old buildings here that would make good photo opp.

Leave Jakes Corner heading south on 188. Stop at Lake Roosevelt Marnia for a break and some pics with lake and Mountains in background.

Head out south on 188 towards the 60 and globe. When we get to the 60 turn left. Chalos Mexican Resturant is about 3 miles on the right. There is plenty of parking in the back of the building.

Chalos for lunch
www.chalos.com
902 E. Ash St. AKA hwy 60
Southeast corner of 60 and Third st.

After that we will probably break up into smaller groups and head back into Phoenix on the 60.

Hope to see you there. lorne

GOLDCYLON · 11-09-2009

For now. I leave Wednesday until Saturday to LA again. I'll be out there soon.

PhillipsLT5 · 11-09-2009

Thats a GREAT Drive & weather is Chamber of Commerce right now, tempting
Give me a call

Hammer · 11-10-2009

As the previous post mentioned, stand on the passenger side and pull the driver side up at an an angle towards you. Have a pry bar or something and while pulling up, push on the area of the shroud below the AC-Cooler lines and the shroud should pop out.

Also remove the oil cooler to get better shot at the evaporator to clean it. You won't lose much oil. Have a baggie ready to put around the oil cooler lines.

More tips:

If you are replacing the thermostat. Use the thermostat housing bracket to hold in the thermostat while you tighten down the housing. Once housing is snug against the bracket, slide the bracket out and tighten the rest of the way down. A putty knife works great too.

If you are replacing hoses with Samcos, use a little di-electric grease on the hoses and they will slide right on, including the water pump to thermostat housing hose. Wheel bearing grease might work too.

And one last tip(s).

If you are using the stock spring clamps, be sure to slide them on the spot you are connecting to first, then as you slide the hose on the connection, bring the clamp onto the hose while simultaneously sliding the hose on. If you don't do this, you won't get the clamp over the hose.

If you are using the stock spring clamps, I highly recommend the remote hose clamp pliers from sears. $40 and they make removing and installing these clamps and positioning them right so much easier.

I'm in the middle of doing this to #473 right now. Did the same thing to #458 and I'd like to think I learned something from the first time. It also ran a lot cooler.

11-09-2009	#2
GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,117	Re: Radiator shroud Two bolts are reached from the underside of the car only. Another two above these next to the headlight bucket areas. If you havent ventured into these regions. NLT 4bolts remain. Another White ZR-1 in AZ ? Surprised we havent met yet. GC __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V

11-09-2009	#3
hiperf406 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Spruce Grove Oilberta/In Mex for winter Posts: 1,045	Re: Radiator shroud I moved my ZR1 down to Az last year & am here for winter. I'm trying to get out to some functions to meet others. Plan on going on ACES cruise this Sat - are you planning on going. I have the shroud loose but can't lift from car as oil cooler & A/C lines are in way. Do I have to disc both or just the oil cooler? lorne #1748 __________________ lorne # 1748 Stock except for a modified Corsa exhaust. When the flag drops the bull sh1t stops!

11-09-2009	#5
QB93Z Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 3,684	Re: Radiator shroud I have gotten the shroud off and back on two different ZR-1's ('90, '93). I didn't have to cut or trim anything, although it seems to be a brutal process. Lift the passenger side off first. Use a small pry tool to get the lower edge past the oil and AC lines. Then you should be able to flex it and get the drivers side off. Good luck. It is a bear to do but it can be done. Jim

11-09-2009	#6
PhillipsLT5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 2,446	Re: Radiator shroud Lorne, where & when is ACE Cruise Sat GC, you missed it 3 ZR-1 at Pavillion on SAT, tell Lorne about the stock Radiator & where to get it ,You back in town?

11-09-2009	#7
hiperf406 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Spruce Grove Oilberta/In Mex for winter Posts: 1,045	Re: Radiator shroud Phillip 8:30 to 9:00am Meet at Chevron Station across form Ft McDowell Casino on Hwy 87. Address:10180 N. Ft McDowell Rd. 9:00 Depart North on 87 towards Payson. At Rt 188 turn right and continue a few miles to Jakes Corner. We will stop at Jakes Corner for a little break(sodas, bathroom, and etc.) There are a few cool old buildings here that would make good photo opp. Leave Jakes Corner heading south on 188. Stop at Lake Roosevelt Marnia for a break and some pics with lake and Mountains in background. Head out south on 188 towards the 60 and globe. When we get to the 60 turn left. Chalos Mexican Resturant is about 3 miles on the right. There is plenty of parking in the back of the building. Chalos for lunch www.chalos.com 902 E. Ash St. AKA hwy 60 Southeast corner of 60 and Third st. After that we will probably break up into smaller groups and head back into Phoenix on the 60. Hope to see you there. lorne __________________ lorne # 1748 Stock except for a modified Corsa exhaust. When the flag drops the bull sh1t stops!

11-09-2009	#1
hiperf406 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Spruce Grove Oilberta/In Mex for winter Posts: 1,045	Radiator shroud I know search is my friend but I can't find a Teck posting on radiator shroud removal. I want to inspect my rad for debris but can't get shroud off taken out all bolts I can see but I'm sure I missed some. Thanks lorne #1748 __________________ lorne # 1748 Stock except for a modified Corsa exhaust. When the flag drops the bull sh1t stops!

11-09-2009	#8
GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,117	Re: Radiator shroud For now. I leave Wednesday until Saturday to LA again. I'll be out there soon. __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V

11-09-2009	#9
PhillipsLT5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 2,446	Re: Radiator shroud Thats a GREAT Drive & weather is Chamber of Commerce right now, tempting Give me a call

11-10-2009	#10
Hammer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ideho Posts: 2,647	Re: Radiator shroud As the previous post mentioned, stand on the passenger side and pull the driver side up at an an angle towards you. Have a pry bar or something and while pulling up, push on the area of the shroud below the AC-Cooler lines and the shroud should pop out. Also remove the oil cooler to get better shot at the evaporator to clean it. You won't lose much oil. Have a baggie ready to put around the oil cooler lines. More tips: If you are replacing the thermostat. Use the thermostat housing bracket to hold in the thermostat while you tighten down the housing. Once housing is snug against the bracket, slide the bracket out and tighten the rest of the way down. A putty knife works great too. If you are replacing hoses with Samcos, use a little di-electric grease on the hoses and they will slide right on, including the water pump to thermostat housing hose. Wheel bearing grease might work too. And one last tip(s). If you are using the stock spring clamps, be sure to slide them on the spot you are connecting to first, then as you slide the hose on the connection, bring the clamp onto the hose while simultaneously sliding the hose on. If you don't do this, you won't get the clamp over the hose. If you are using the stock spring clamps, I *highly* recommend the remote hose clamp pliers from sears. $40 and they make removing and installing these clamps and positioning them right so much easier. I'm in the middle of doing this to #473 right now. Did the same thing to #458 and I'd like to think I learned something from the first time. It also ran a lot cooler.