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Originally Posted by bdw18_123
Are the ZF6 VSS's different from the automatic ones? Cus my ZF6 VSS in the '93 I had looked different. Was bigger and had a green gear on the end that the transmission drives. Got one brand new from Autozone a year or so ago, had no problems getting it. Don't remember the brand.
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It looks like this is only an issue with the 90 ZR-1s according to this email and the ZR-1 parts listing. I hope someone will chime in that knows if we don't need this specific part number and why:
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Brent Craig <
blcraig@EARTHLINK.NET>
> Date: Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:53:38
> To: <
ZR1NET@LISTSERV.CORVETTEMUSEUM.COM>
> Subject: Re: [ZR1] TECH: VSS
>
> I just had the same problem with my VSS going bad. After an
> exhaustive search, I found what could be the last lot of aftermarket
> direct replacements. Since this is also a discontinued part, the
> manufacture took down all application information (which parts sellers
> use). I accidently stumbled upon an old website with the application
> info; even after calling tech support at the manufacturer, it took
> them a lot of time to find the information in their archives, but the
> finally were able to confirm their part number as a direct
> replacement. So, here is the scoop (don't know how many they still
> have in stock, but I predict they will be wiped out after I hit the
> "send" key on this email:
>
> Application: '89-'90 with build sheet spec code "D9B"
> Original GM p/n: 25007308 (discontinued)
> AC Delco p/n: 213-223 (also discontinued)
> Standard Motor Products p/n: SC8
> Where avail:
rockauto.com (still avail. as of 1 week ago. note - just
> type in this p/n as you won't find it in their application finder
> program)
>
> Now, here is the best part:
>
> Price: $33.99 ("wholesaler close-out)
>
> Perfect fit & function, and it even is visually identical (black
> housing vs. white for the later model year's sensor) for anybody who
> is anal about these things (like me).
>
> P.S. I already bought myself enuf extras to last my lifetime, so let
> the parts hoarding feeding frenzy begin...........
>
> Brent
> '90 Red/Red
> Member # #149