Re: HELP! Changing the WaterPump
 

Mike,

If you haven't already, read all the way through this previous post. I think it will help a lot with the disassebly of the radiator and reassembly after you install the water pump.

http://zr1netregistry.com/forum/show...light=radiator

Good Luck, patience is a virtue. be sure to post with any problems or situations.

Re: HELP! Changing the WaterPump
 

you can pick up a helms manaul used for about $50 just get the red book for a 90 and it has all the LT5 stuff in it, You do not DO NOT need the LT5 supplement to complete this job.


I have worn out my shop manual so badly that I need a new one....




As far as completing this job my sawp ended up taking longer than I thought becuase I ended up cleaning every oil leak up and changing the coil packs, wires and the vacum lines all out while I was inder there. that was my first time under the plenum I have since rebuilt a LT5 fun stuff.

johnny

Re: HELP! Changing the WaterPump
 

Tom, thanks for the hints and helps! The pump was a "no show" today from fedex - so I wait. The rad is only a couple of years old (Ron Davis), so will check the hoses and such and replace as needed. This should be an interesting experience!:rolleyes:

Re: HELP! Changing the WaterPump
 

John, just finished reading all the posts on the link you sent - I think I'm going to trade the ZR in for a Mustang! -- Just kidding - since it's still so cold and frozen I hav lots of time for this project - sould be able to get finished in time for Bowling Green - I hope!!!!!!

Re: HELP! Changing the WaterPump
 

Mike, since the rad in your car was switched out for a better one, most of the niggly details about getting the shroud out will proly have been addressed. Your shroud should be a snap to r & r. I'll bet those side 7(?) mm screws are addressed already!=D>

I would be very interested in hearing your impressions of what you think of your rad's fit & install, how do you think it performs, and is it a dedicated manual trans rad, no auto trans cooler built in taking up valuable cooling space???

Also, if you intend to keep the car...I strongly urge you to do the air intake screen thing. Trust me it works in keeping all the junk out.

Oh, my reasoning on the oil cooler lines: the a/c lines are there too so why have all that unmovable stuff to manouver the shroud around. The oil line are a snap to r&r and don't make that bad of a mess....need some rags or let the car sit over night, I got nothing out of mine. Obviously the a/c lines are harder to r&r...unless ya have an a/c machine:wink:

Thanks Mike!:thumbsup:
:cheers:
Tom