Re: I just bought a zr-1
 

Best thing to get is the 3 book set of "Helms" manuals. You can find them pretty reasonably on e-bay.

I retorqued my pan last winter. A couple bolts were actually missing.

It is really not hard. Pull the 2 "K" braces for better access. Just be careful not to over torque the bolts.

Welcome! :cheers:

Re: I just bought a zr-1
 

Welcome to the Brotherhood! As said, be sure to joint the Registry - if for nothing else, the info in the periodical is worth the dues, but there are many more fringe bennies too!

I too wouldn't trust any dealer with the LT5. The real experts are here on this board, for a fact! Being an old hot rodder, I felt at home playing with, building/rebuilding, etc, etc, the SBC and BBCs. But, initially, I felt quite intimidated by the LT5. It is an entirely different animal, but two things help with the anxiety: First, the engine is bullet proof, and the issues it does have are related to aging plastic and rubber fittings - mostly under the plenum - and once you freshen that stuff up, you're good ta go.

The rest of the problems are pretty much the routine kinds of stuff you have on any car: e.g., belts, pumps, alternators, etc. Buy a Factory Service Manual (Helms) and much of the anxiety goes away (or did for me).

Enjoy your toy! Be prepared for a permagrin!:mrgreen:

P.

Re: I just bought a zr-1
 

Congratulations on your new Z!!!!!!

Re: I just bought a zr-1
 

Yo plev.....you want to hook up with us & travel to the Gathering in BG this May? If so post up in this thread:

http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=11182&page=4


:cheers:
Tom

Re: I just bought a zr-1
 

Re: I just bought a zr-1
 

Hello and welcome to the forum. :handshak:

Most of your questions have been answered already, but also consider taking your ZR-1 to one of the shops that specialize in them.

That is a nice and uncommon color, so enjoy bring it back to all it's glory.

:handshak:

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Congrats and welcome to the ZOO.