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Originally Posted by ittlfly
Hey guys,
I just finished changing all the fluids in the Z. The only thing left to do is the cooling system. For years I did that service on my old 92 LT-1 so I'm not completely unfamiliar with procedures. That said, the LT-5 is some what different according to the FSM.
Last time I had it done by the dealership. I prefer to do it my self though. That way I know it is done right. Are there any ''tips and tricks'' that I should be aware before I jump into the project? Thanks in advance.
BTW I posted this over at CF too. I need all the help I can get.  |
The LT-5 can be finicky with air pockets. You need to be careful when doing the LT-5. I pour the coolant in very slowly and it works for me. Another trick is to have the car elevated as described in the article below by Marc.
Just go slow and take your time. If you rush and get air pockets, it can be a pain in the *** and if you are not careful and don't know you have an air pocket, you can do damage to the motor.
You want to only use the green coolant. They have it at Napa and it meets 1825M GM Spec. You also want to mix with distilled water only.
To be extra careful, you can measure the amount of coolant you took out compared to how much coolant you put in to make sure its equal.
Read this article in its entirety.
http://zr1specialist.com/HAT%20Web/a...%20Coolant.pdf
Good Luck