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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Parts For Sale / Wanted 05-08-2015
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Views: 741
Posted By sdycke
Magnacor ZR-1 Plug Wires

Hi ho. Have a new set of Magnacor Competition KV85 plug wires (85161). They list for $253 + shipping. I will let them go for $200 US plus shipping. If someone is interested, let me know where you...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings 02-08-2015
Replies: 3
Views: 2,370
Posted By sdycke
Re: L98 pressure plate?

Thank you very much! Feels really good getting such quick, expert advice. How to pass it on? Think I will pick up the bill when my son meets us for lunch today! Wait! I always pay! How about a big...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings 02-07-2015
Replies: 3
Views: 2,370
Posted By sdycke
L98 pressure plate?

hi ho. while replacing a spun pilot bearing (with a roller type bearing), I decided to go with a new clutch as well. However, the pressure plate in the LUC 04-113 kit (which was supposed to fit the...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings 01-25-2015
Replies: 4
Views: 3,313
Posted By sdycke
Re: Pilot Bearing depth?

Perfect. Thanks again.
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings 01-25-2015
Replies: 4
Views: 3,313
Posted By sdycke
Pilot Bearing depth?

Does anyone know the proper depth to install the pilot bearing? Solutions suggested measuring the depth of the old one and matching that. Good, but what if the bearing (spun) came out with the input...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings 02-24-2013
Replies: 7
Views: 1,067
Posted By sdycke
Re: front facia- naughty or nice?

Thank you for all your help. Knowing now its a pretty straightforward job I think I will take it off. I have a tiny bit of experience with paint but it usually just gets me into real hotwater. The...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings 02-23-2013
Replies: 7
Views: 1,067
Posted By sdycke
Re: front facia- naughty or nice?

just the bumper cover and its a 91. I thought it wouldnt be tooooooo bad but you know how things can surprise you. wanted to ask first. from what the adjuster told me, they have to remove the plastic...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings 02-23-2013
Replies: 7
Views: 1,067
Posted By sdycke
front facia- naughty or nice?

Thinking of having a few dings in front facia corrected. Started the insurance route but my premiums would go up of course. Mused to the adjuster about taking it off myself and paying my favourite...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings 11-29-2012
Replies: 18
Views: 6,952
Posted By sdycke
Re: Bad head gasket?

IMHO after doing the combustion gas in coolant test a few hundred times in a shop enviroment, it is not 100% postive. Maybe 85? And is very sensitive to clean (!) and correct test methods. I remember...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings 11-23-2012
Replies: 12
Views: 3,711
Posted By sdycke
Re: Repair Manual Recommendations for '90 ZR1

Definitely Factory Service Manual set (try Corvette America?) Regardless of how you get them or what you pay, they are an essential first step and invaluable for the future. For Confirmation you...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings 11-02-2012
Replies: 11
Views: 1,240
Posted By sdycke
tire value???

Any thoughts what the original set of tires for my '91 (1544) should get? Fronts have 7/32, rears 6. Even tread wear. No patches or plugs or fading/cracking. Had 14k miles when replaced. Co-worker...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings 10-19-2012
Replies: 69
Views: 22,089
Posted By sdycke
Re: Which coil pack do you have?

A very timely question for me. A month ago I installed 4 new MSD coils and got 8 misfiring plugs. A switch back to OE Delco works fine. The MSD were made in.....China (No!!!!). Advice to myself: dont...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings 10-04-2012
Replies: 20
Views: 9,329
Posted By sdycke
Re: coil choice?

Thanks for all your input. In the end I tried 4 new MSD 8224's from Smut Racing and for my trouble got 8 misfiring plugs. A new Delco coil to replace the bad 1/6 and putting the other good, original...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings 08-04-2012
Replies: 20
Views: 9,329
Posted By sdycke
Re: coil choice?

Funny you mentioned a mouse nest. First plenum pull revealed a terrific mouse....village? amusement park? definitely not just a nest. Had wierd dietary laws. Starter cable insulation and thats all....
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings 08-03-2012
Replies: 20
Views: 9,329
Posted By sdycke
Re: coil choice?

Thanks for your suggestions! Once in a while this internet is good for something. besides poker. my bush league stress-test showed weak 1 and 6 sparks so....hello accel or d-e-l-c-Ohhhhhhhhhh. would...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings 08-02-2012
Replies: 20
Views: 9,329
Posted By sdycke
coil choice?

Hi ho. Anybody care to share about who makes good, correct igniton coils? Mine is totally stock. 1/6 seems to be acting up and might do them all (wires are getting replaced too).
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings 07-26-2012
Replies: 6
Views: 5,027
Posted By sdycke
Re: ex manifold bolts falling out?

Thank you so much! You guys are great! Who would have thought?
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings 07-25-2012
Replies: 6
Views: 5,027
Posted By sdycke
ex manifold bolts falling out?

I just noticed several of my exhaust mainifold bolts are missing (that I can see). weird. Vibrated loose? Are these cars known for this? The threaded holes are shinny on some....recent loss? My...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings 03-24-2012
Replies: 7
Views: 1,775
Posted By sdycke
Re: Vibration when accelerating

I would first check out your drive shaft u-joints. They are best checked with the shaft out of the car and the joints manipulated by hand. Thats the only way to find any subtle binding that will...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings 02-18-2012
Replies: 5
Views: 1,321
Posted By sdycke
Re: Canadian VIN decal help?

1544. Sold by North York Chev Olds to James M. I'm not doing anything unethical you see, just trying to replace some missing decals from an earlier door repair.
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings 02-18-2012
Replies: 5
Views: 1,321
Posted By sdycke
Re: Canadian VIN decal help?

A picture would be fantanstic! Thank you! My car was sold new in Toronto but the decal manufacturer ESC sent me a US replacement decal (with the correct vin and build date). That despite sending them...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings 02-17-2012
Replies: 5
Views: 1,321
Posted By sdycke
Canadian VIN decal help?

Can anyone tell me if ZR1's sold in Canada had the same VIN decal (on dr door) as those in the US? Or would the part that says "U.S. FEDERAL" read "CANADA"?. Also, do Canadian cars have the round,...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings 01-24-2012
Replies: 27
Views: 4,980
Posted By sdycke
Re: Best Rear Wheel Hub Assembly?

The 'one factory in china' analogy isnt too far from the truth in that they do produce different quality parts for differnet customers under the same roof. I know this for a fact. What muddys the...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings 01-24-2012
Replies: 27
Views: 4,980
Posted By sdycke
Re: Best Rear Wheel Hub Assembly?

An 'electonic ear' can be extremely helpful diagnosing bearing (and many other) noises. Especially easy now that they are wireless. Not expensive considering the time/frustration they save. And you...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings 01-07-2012
Replies: 11
Views: 1,801
Posted By sdycke
Re: build date?

youi're right, I should have just talked to GM first for the date too. Whats one more call from that 'damnned corvette wierdo'? Got my unemployed computer nerd brother working on the photoshop if it...
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