Clutch Replacement - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

QB93Z · 07-07-2009

Last week we replaced the clutch in Darrin's 1990 ZR-1 (ZR-1nce removed). The problem that required replacement was a noise from the clutch bearing.

Darrin got a new OEM style 1990-1993 clutch made by Valeo from AutoParts Warehouse:

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/details/QQChevroletQQCorvetteQQValeoQQClutch_KitQQ19901993 QQW0133-1598597.html

The job was straight forward and the tip and helps and go-bys here on the NetRegistry were very useful.

I took some pictures of a few steps for illustration. Here is Darrin removing the DS cat:

Here is a neat picture looking down the business end of a header. You can see the O2 sensor:

Here's David installing the bell housing:

Reinstalling the clutch slave cylinder. You can see the guide bolts that will be used to align the transmission to the clutch.

Engine is supported by one jack and the transmission is supported by another. The transmission would not slide into place, so we added the clutch fluid and pumped the clutch a few times and then the transmission slid into place easily:

Me after I got an oil shower. Note to self: When you are on the output shaft end of the transmission you wear the oil.

Jim

GOLDCYLON · 07-07-2009

Damn Jim you found the Texas Tea the Hilibillies were singing about. Damn.. Gotta love that lift!!! lifes gotta be easier with one. Daryll

QB93Z · 07-07-2009

Yes, the lift is great.

The really dumb part about the oil is that the stain on the right side of me is when we lifted the transmission down. And then I got behind it again with some rags to stop the oil flow, but I got hit on the left side when we lifted it back up.

It was a great session. Good cars, and good people!

Jim

Scrrem · 07-07-2009

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Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

Damn.. Gotta love that lift!!! lifes gotta be easier with one.

Yeah...what he said!!! Not sure I could hide that from the wife though

Rich

tccrab · 07-07-2009

Looks like fun!
Sure wish I had a lift when I did my transmission last year.
Crawling under the car on the cold concrete isn't as much fun as it used to be.

TomC
"Crabs"

ZR-1nce removed · 07-07-2009

Many thanks to Jim and Dave for a job well done. Jim's lift is awesome, And I decided that is the lift I am buying after I build my new garage. It is a pleasure to work on these cars when you are surrounded by good friends who are also good mechanics. I'm pretty sure Jim will be able to fix almost anything before long! I didn't think the job was all that bad, just time consuming. The lift definately made it easier!!!

Next up.......Leaf spring.....more details to follow I'm sure

Darrin

GOLDCYLON · 07-07-2009

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Originally Posted by Scrrem

Yeah...what he said!!! Not sure I could hide that from the wife though

Rich

Rich if you figure out how let US all know. I think we all suffer here the same way

A wise man once told me that everything and I mean everything cost no more than $100 at any given time. Its part of the LT5 secret handshake and Signet ring.

ZR-1nce removed · 07-07-2009

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Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

Rich if you figure out how let US all know. I think we all suffer here the same way

A wise man once told me that everything and I mean everything cost no more than $100 at any given time. Its part of the LT5 secret handshake and Signet ring.

After the ZR-1 became mine, The wife suggested that we build a new garage for the Vettes. While we were in BG she was at home getting estimates. Her ideas of size were a little off though, she was getting quotes on a 40'X52'. I told her I'd be perfectly happy with a 36'X48', and of course 12' ceilings for the lift.

BTW I haven't gotten the secret handshake yet, And I'm all about secret handshakes!!!!

GOLDCYLON · 07-07-2009

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Originally Posted by ZR-1nce removed

After the ZR-1 became mine, The wife suggested that we build a new garage for the Vettes. While we were in BG she was at home getting estimates. Her ideas of size were a little off though, she was getting quotes on a 40'X52'. I told her I'd be perfectly happy with a 36'X48', and of course 12' ceilings for the lift.

Shes a keeper Im turning my wife to the darkside by telling her to buy a c5. If I could find a Auto ZR-1 (yes they are out there that would be my first choice)

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Originally Posted by ZR-1nce removed

BTW I haven't gotten the secret handshake yet, And I'm all about secret handshakes!!!!

Havent received mine either but Jim said something a about blindfolded plenum teardown requirement and something about "shine" being involved before ZR1MOM will grant you the handshake

rhipsher · 07-07-2009

Damn! I've had to do that twice now without a lift. I've got to get me one of those.

07-07-2009	#1
QB93Z Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 3,689	Clutch Replacement Last week we replaced the clutch in Darrin's 1990 ZR-1 (ZR-1nce removed). The problem that required replacement was a noise from the clutch bearing. Darrin got a new OEM style 1990-1993 clutch made by Valeo from AutoParts Warehouse: http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/details/QQChevroletQQCorvetteQQValeoQQClutch_KitQQ19901993 QQW0133-1598597.html The job was straight forward and the tip and helps and go-bys here on the NetRegistry were very useful. I took some pictures of a few steps for illustration. Here is Darrin removing the DS cat: Here is a neat picture looking down the business end of a header. You can see the O2 sensor: Here's David installing the bell housing: Reinstalling the clutch slave cylinder. You can see the guide bolts that will be used to align the transmission to the clutch. Engine is supported by one jack and the transmission is supported by another. The transmission would not slide into place, so we added the clutch fluid and pumped the clutch a few times and then the transmission slid into place easily: Me after I got an oil shower. Note to self: When you are on the output shaft end of the transmission you wear the oil. Jim __________________ If it isn't fun, you aren't doing it right! 1990 Black ZR-1 - sold 1993 Quasar Blue ZR-1 1994 Competition Yellow ZR-1 1995 Dark Purple ZR-1 Maryland State Coordinator WAZOO Member

07-07-2009	#2
GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,155	Re: Clutch Replacement Damn Jim you found the Texas Tea the Hilibillies were singing about. Damn.. Gotta love that lift!!! lifes gotta be easier with one. Daryll __________________ 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

07-07-2009	#3
QB93Z Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 3,689	Re: Clutch Replacement Yes, the lift is great. The really dumb part about the oil is that the stain on the right side of me is when we lifted the transmission down. And then I got behind it again with some rags to stop the oil flow, but I got hit on the left side when we lifted it back up. It was a great session. Good cars, and good people! Jim

07-07-2009	#5
tccrab Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Folsom CA Posts: 1,655	Re: Clutch Replacement Looks like fun! Sure wish I had a lift when I did my transmission last year. Crawling under the car on the cold concrete isn't as much fun as it used to be. TomC "Crabs" __________________ TomC '90ZR1 #792 Honorary Pirate [B]If it ain't FUN, you're doing something terribly WRONG. [/B]

07-07-2009	#6
ZR-1nce removed Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gettysburg, PA Posts: 247	Re: Clutch Replacement Many thanks to Jim and Dave for a job well done. Jim's lift is awesome, And I decided that is the lift I am buying after I build my new garage. It is a pleasure to work on these cars when you are surrounded by good friends who are also good mechanics. I'm pretty sure Jim will be able to fix almost anything before long! I didn't think the job was all that bad, just time consuming. The lift definately made it easier!!! Next up.......Leaf spring.....more details to follow I'm sure Darrin

07-07-2009	#10
rhipsher Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston 90 Red ZR-1 Posts: 2,320	Re: Clutch Replacement Damn! I've had to do that twice now without a lift. I've got to get me one of those.