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LORDVDR · 09-14-2009

Gents,

I finally have some free weekends coming up and looking to get some maintnance done on my Z. Problem is I am not all that mechanical. Anyone interested in teaching me a few things? I have a small oil leak under the plenum. Need the oil changed, and perhaps the once over to make sure I don't blow it up.

I live in the Prince Frederick, Solomons Island area in southern Maryland. I'll buy the parts, THE BEEF and the alcohol. ANyone interested?

Thanks,

Steve

Scrrem · 09-15-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by LORDVDR

Gents,

I finally have some free weekends coming up and looking to get some maintnance done on my Z. Problem is I am not all that mechanical. Anyone interested in teaching me a few things? I have a small oil leak under the plenum. Need the oil changed, and perhaps the once over to make sure I don't blow it up.

I live in the Prince Frederick, Solomons Island area in southern Maryland. I'll buy the parts, THE BEEF and the alcohol. ANyone interested?

Thanks,

Steve

I haven't done a plenum pull myself yet (although it in my future), but I would be willing to help.

Rich

QB93Z · 09-15-2009

Steve,

I would be glad to help! I am tied up the next two weekends though. Are you available any evenings or weekdays?

Jim

Aurora40 · 09-15-2009

Before you tear into the plenum, how have you determined that's where the oil leak is from?

ZZZZZR1 · 09-15-2009

Steve,

Count me in... Lets coordinate a time.

David

LORDVDR · 09-18-2009

Dave and company are looking at October 1st afternoon and evening in Westminster. As far as the oil leak, I see oil puddled under the plenum. Not sure where its coming from. The plenum or the covers?

Steve

QB93Z · 09-18-2009

We will meet at my garage (in Westminster) on Thursday, Oct 1st, at 12:00 pm. Everyone is invited. We will hang out and get some maintenance done.

Scheduled so far:

Change the oil in Steve's 1990 ZR-1.

Look for the source of the oil leak in Steve's 1990. We will have time to pull the plenum and tighten down the crankcase ventilation box if that is the problem.

Fix David's speakers that are not working.

Detail Jim's 1994 to get ready for the Fast Cars and Freedom Car Show.

I hope more people will stop by during the day or evening!

Jim

09-18-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by LORDVDR

As far as the oil leak, I see oil puddled under the plenum. Not sure where its coming from. The plenum or the covers?

Steve

When you say "under the plenum", where exactly are you talking about?

LORDVDR · 09-19-2009

Here are some pics of my oil leak. Its puddled under plenum.vetteoil1.jpg

vetteoil2.jpg

vetteoil3.jpg

vetteoil4.jpg

Its on both sides. I have the oil and filter for the oil change. Should I get any gaskets or other parts?

Steve

09-19-2009

Injector housings gaskets, with a combination of the 90 degree rubber boots for the PCV system.

09-14-2009	#1
LORDVDR Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Prince Frederick,Md. Posts: 148	Maintnance Gents, I finally have some free weekends coming up and looking to get some maintnance done on my Z. Problem is I am not all that mechanical. Anyone interested in teaching me a few things? I have a small oil leak under the plenum. Need the oil changed, and perhaps the once over to make sure I don't blow it up. I live in the Prince Frederick, Solomons Island area in southern Maryland. I'll buy the parts, THE BEEF and the alcohol. ANyone interested? Thanks, Steve __________________ LORDVDR Steve Miller [URL="http://www.Alive-N-Kickin.net"]www.Alive-N-Kickin.net[/URL][SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

09-15-2009	#3
QB93Z Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 3,689	Re: Maintnance Steve, I would be glad to help! I am tied up the next two weekends though. Are you available any evenings or weekdays? 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

09-15-2009	#4
Aurora40 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 2,713	Re: Maintnance Before you tear into the plenum, how have you determined that's where the oil leak is from? __________________ Bob Saveland Former owner of #2517 [IMG]http://a.random-image.net/aurora40/vette.jpg[/img]

09-15-2009	#5
ZZZZZR1 Banned BANNED Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MD Posts: 3,690	Re: Maintnance Steve, Count me in... Lets coordinate a time. David

09-18-2009	#6
LORDVDR Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Prince Frederick,Md. Posts: 148	Re: Maintnance Dave and company are looking at October 1st afternoon and evening in Westminster. As far as the oil leak, I see oil puddled under the plenum. Not sure where its coming from. The plenum or the covers? Steve __________________ LORDVDR Steve Miller [URL="http://www.Alive-N-Kickin.net"]www.Alive-N-Kickin.net[/URL][SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

09-18-2009	#7
QB93Z Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 3,689	Re: Maintnance We will meet at my garage (in Westminster) on Thursday, Oct 1st, at 12:00 pm. Everyone is invited. We will hang out and get some maintenance done. Scheduled so far: Change the oil in Steve's 1990 ZR-1. Look for the source of the oil leak in Steve's 1990. We will have time to pull the plenum and tighten down the crankcase ventilation box if that is the problem. Fix David's speakers that are not working. Detail Jim's 1994 to get ready for the Fast Cars and Freedom Car Show. I hope more people will stop by during the day or evening! Jim

09-19-2009	#9
LORDVDR Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Prince Frederick,Md. Posts: 148	Re: Maintnance Here are some pics of my oil leak. Its puddled under plenum.vetteoil1.jpg vetteoil2.jpg vetteoil3.jpg vetteoil4.jpg Its on both sides. I have the oil and filter for the oil change. Should I get any gaskets or other parts? Steve __________________ LORDVDR Steve Miller [URL="http://www.Alive-N-Kickin.net"]www.Alive-N-Kickin.net[/URL][SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

09-19-2009	#10
Jeffvette Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Maintnance Injector housings gaskets, with a combination of the 90 degree rubber boots for the PCV system.