Newbie; Need help with inherited ZR1

[lcmeeks]

Posted on corvetteforum as well.

Any help is much appreciated.

I inherited a 90 ZR1 with less than 30K miles. My Dad gave it to me several years ago, and he recently passed away. It's in Atlanta, I am in Houston. I had it in Atlanta when I lived there...have had it garaged at my in-laws since moving to Houston...now I'm realizing I can't keep it...just don't have a place for it.

I had it shipped to the local Atlanta corvette place (Buyavette) to get serviced and sell and now they are saying it needs a new engine ($12K) and they are not interested in selling or putting on consignment.

I'm not in the position to spend a lot of time getting several opinions or robustly advertising this car. Looking for a reasonable solution.

As I am far away, I have no pictures or details about the engine issues.

Discussion on corvetteforum. https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...rited-zr1.html

[Dynomite]

Originally Posted by lcmeeks

Posted on corvetteforum as well.

Any help is much appreciated.

I inherited a 90 ZR1 with less than 30K miles. My Dad gave it to me several years ago, and he recently passed away. It's in Atlanta, I am in Houston. I had it in Atlanta when I lived there...have had it garaged at my in-laws since moving to Houston...now I'm realizing I can't keep it...just don't have a place for it.

I had it shipped to the local Atlanta corvette place (Buyavette) to get serviced and sell and now they are saying it needs a new engine ($12K) and they are not interested in selling or putting on consignment.

I'm not in the position to spend a lot of time getting several opinions or robustly advertising this car. Looking for a reasonable solution.

As I am far away, I have no pictures or details about the engine issues.

Discussion on corvetteforum. https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...rited-zr1.html

I have been following your predicament on CF

The ZR-1 with LT5 is NOT just a Corvette.......and the LT5 is NOT just an L98

Have a ZR-1 owner in or close to Atlanta stop at Buyavette to check your ZR-1 out. Having a 30K miles LT5 go bad is very very rare. And....usually it is simply an injector that might cause a Knock. I can remove a Plenum in 10 min and replace injectors in about the same time........

$12,000 for that job??....well.....you get the picture
$12,000 an hour is considerably more than minimum wage

And you had Buyavette mess with the flywheel also?........

What are exterior and interior colors?
I might just make an offer and have it shipped to SD......sounds like a perfect ZR-1 to do a simple Top End on

Have the local ZR-1 owner take photos of the interior and exterior as well as photos of the engine and maybe a sound video when he/she takes a look at your ZR-1 at Buyavette

Anyone can BLOW an engine if you run out of oil for example .......but again.......I cannot believe it at this point

[We Gone]

Read your other post also, PM me if you would like. Second and last offer.....

[Dynomite]

Originally Posted by We Gone

Read your other post also, PM me if you would like. Second and last offer.....

Take up We Gone's Offer NOW.

[Paul Workman]

Originally Posted by Dynomite

Take up We Gone's Offer NOW.

TOTALLY AGREE!

That shop is obviously clueless far as the ZR-1/LT5 goes! More than likely injectors. Just hope they didn't mess with the calibration (if they ever knew how). The sooner We Gone or another Atlanta Registry person can jump in, the better!

Marc Haibeck IS a ZR-1 specialist. He would be one to include in your saga as well. But, for sure I wouldn't want those people to lay another finger on that car. They're in over their depth, to be sure.

[JThomas]

How was it operating when you received it from your father in Atlanta? If it was running well then, there shouldn't be that major of a problem to need a "new motor" now. It probably is something relatively simple, but is foreign to the folks at the dealer.


More information is needed, not that I'm an expert, but more information about the color combination of the car may interest a potential buyer on this site.

[rush91]

I don't think I've ever seen a post on this site about an LT5 going bad after that many miles...Sounds like they don't even want to mess with it. I would echo others on here, get it in the hands of a member of this registry as soon as you can...

[rkreigh]

Originally Posted by rush91

I don't think I've ever seen a post on this site about an LT5 going bad after that many miles...Sounds like they don't even want to mess with it. I would echo others on here, get it in the hands of a member of this registry as soon as you can...

I tried to track LT5 engine failures and there are not many about 7 or 8 that I heard of while I was running the Reg

a few spun rod bearings, chain guides, chains, bottom end is pretty solid as is the factory valvetrain

Wegone can help you so why not?

anyway the Lt5 is an anvil so I doubt it's bad unless someone relatively ham fisted violated it chances are the engine is fine and doesn't need to be replaced they can make some interesting noises sometimes

just wash the engine and you'll see (actually don't!!)

Most folks don't know much about fixing this car which is sad, it's not too bad

[lcmeeks]

I got a pleasant call from Steve a few minutes ago after seeing the car. I'll let him explain his general findings, if he so chooses.

More importantly, it has been such a welcome surprise to witness such a generous online community of folks that are so passionate about a car. It brings back fond memories of my dad, who just passed away a few months ago, who loved his Corvettes.

As some have predicted, I am changing my tune a bit.... No longer set on selling it, and I'd like to see if I can get it to someone closer here in Texas. I've got a LOOONG way to go in learning about this car, but I think she deserves it, and so does Dad. I feel almost as if it is my duty.

I'll be opening another thread in hopes to get some advice about how to get the car on a trailer in Atlanta and get it to someone who can help here closer to Houston.

Thanks to all who are keeping up with this. I appreciate it.

[Paul Workman]

I'm hoping (betting!) you've got a jewel there - with some minor problem that has some unfamiliar w/ the LT5/dual mass FW (and how the FW reacts to misfire, etc.)

Cory Henderson is THE man in your neck of the woods: was involved in the building of these engines, back in the day, IIRC.

And, you're right about the ZR-1 Net Registry Club: Passionate about these care we are; internationally. And, anything we can do to get you on the road again - IS what we do. "Keep the Legend Alive" is the club's moto.