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c4koh · 04-12-2014

Hi All,

I used to have a 1991 ZR1 when living in the UK, but sold it - and I moved to the US a few years ago. I've just bought a 1992 red/red ZR1, so pleased to be back! Will get some pictures out soon. 59,700 miles on her.

I live in Fishkill, Dutchess County in NY, but got the ZR1 from Baltimore. Drives well, could do with an internal clean and a few scruffy bits, but bodywork and engine is all good - I do miss the sound of the LT5!

OK - first question, and I kind of anticipated it: the clutch needs replacing, beginning to slip under heavy load, but not far gone... I'd be happy to try this at home, but it's a bigger job, and while I'm fine to pull the plenum (done it a few times, some years ago!), the clutch seems like more of a pain.

So, does anyone know of any good, reputable mechanics or any more local contacts (should I ping the NE forum??), who can do the clutch for me?

Great to be back in the fold!

Steve

Schrade · 04-12-2014

Welcome onto the boards there.

USAZR1 · 04-12-2014

Glad to have you aboard,Steve. Enjoy your time here.

We Gone · 04-12-2014

Welcome, check around here lots of great info. if you get stumped post up.

G8nightman · 04-13-2014

Quote:

Originally Posted by c4koh

Hi All,

I used to have a 1991 ZR1 when living in the UK, but sold it - and I moved to the US a few years ago. I've just bought a 1992 red/red ZR1, so pleased to be back! Will get some pictures out soon. 59,700 miles on her.

I live in Fishkill, Dutchess County in NY, but got the ZR1 from Baltimore. Drives well, could do with an internal clean and a few scruffy bits, but bodywork and engine is all good - I do miss the sound of the LT5!

OK - first question, and I kind of anticipated it: the clutch needs replacing, beginning to slip under heavy load, but not far gone... I'd be happy to try this at home, but it's a bigger job, and while I'm fine to pull the plenum (done it a few times, some years ago!), the clutch seems like more of a pain.

So, does anyone know of any good, reputable mechanics or any more local contacts (should I ping the NE forum??), who can do the clutch for me?

Great to be back in the fold!

Steve

Welcome Steve

I have a guy I trust but he is in Queens NY.

c4koh · 04-13-2014

Well, Queens is not too far, straight down the Taconic and over the bridge! If he's a good guy, and you trust him, would be good to know...

ZZZZZR1 · 04-14-2014

Quote:

Originally Posted by c4koh

Hi All,

I used to have a 1991 ZR1 when living in the UK, but sold it - and I moved to the US a few years ago. I've just bought a 1992 red/red ZR1, so pleased to be back! Will get some pictures out soon. 59,700 miles on her.

I live in Fishkill, Dutchess County in NY, but got the ZR1 from Baltimore. Drives well, could do with an internal clean and a few scruffy bits, but bodywork and engine is all good - I do miss the sound of the LT5!

OK - first question, and I kind of anticipated it: the clutch needs replacing, beginning to slip under heavy load, but not far gone... I'd be happy to try this at home, but it's a bigger job, and while I'm fine to pull the plenum (done it a few times, some years ago!), the clutch seems like more of a pain.

So, does anyone know of any good, reputable mechanics or any more local contacts (should I ping the NE forum??), who can do the clutch for me?

Great to be back in the fold!

Steve

Steve,

Check the clutch level and regardless of the color I would replace it.

Do you have Maintenance records?

Check this before you purchase any parts.

David

scottfab · 04-14-2014

Welcome back Steve.
Definitely sounds like cluch wear.
Advise getting a FSM and start documenting variances from original that you find.

Blue Flame Restorations · 04-15-2014

Hi Steve, Welcome to our community. The best ZR-1 community in the land.

Good luck on your clutch replacement. Someone near you will reach out soon, I bet.

Brett

QB93Z · 04-15-2014

Hi Steve,

Welcome back to the ZR-1 community.

How urgent is your clutch job? If you can hold out until after The ZR-1 Gathering in Bowling Green, and are willing to drive to the Baltimore area, I will be glad to schedule a Westminster Maintenance Day and we can replace your clutch. WAZOO loves doing clutches!

Jim

04-12-2014	#1
c4koh Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fishkill, NY Posts: 87	Hello from New York Hi All, I used to have a 1991 ZR1 when living in the UK, but sold it - and I moved to the US a few years ago. I've just bought a 1992 red/red ZR1, so pleased to be back! Will get some pictures out soon. 59,700 miles on her. I live in Fishkill, Dutchess County in NY, but got the ZR1 from Baltimore. Drives well, could do with an internal clean and a few scruffy bits, but bodywork and engine is all good - I do miss the sound of the LT5! OK - first question, and I kind of anticipated it: the clutch needs replacing, beginning to slip under heavy load, but not far gone... I'd be happy to try this at home, but it's a bigger job, and while I'm fine to pull the plenum (done it a few times, some years ago!), the clutch seems like more of a pain. So, does anyone know of any good, reputable mechanics or any more local contacts (should I ping the NE forum??), who can do the clutch for me? Great to be back in the fold! Steve

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Schrade Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NC Posts: 1,786	Re: Hello from New York Welcome onto the boards there. __________________ I'm getting my snappics / threads removed blindly as fast as I can, to get in compliance with copyright / license TOS on the boards here (lots of FSM pages and other copyright / license violations on my part; sorry guys). And thanks to all the guys who didn't whine when I posted those FSM copyrighted / licensed stuff in my threads... ( :thumbsup: [b]and to think I complied with a mod's request to delete a pic of him in a Challenge Car in NCM Museum, so he wouldn't get in hot water)[/b] Thanks to several guys here for sending parts FREE; BearlyFlying, WeGone, Geezer, GoldCylon, and more there, TonyD, mike100, fletchusmc... 1990 #2794; 4L60e Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless, Power Effects 3" [IMG]https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-GHpfzty7DVU/UQn-0Ru2xAI/AAAAAAAAA14/08mz1p4QLD4/s445/Screenshot-5.png[/IMG]

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USAZR1 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Wichita Falls,Tx Posts: 596	Re: Hello from New York Glad to have you aboard,Steve. Enjoy your time here. __________________ Clint & Sherry 1994 ZR-1 White/Red #152 (sold) 1991 ZR-1 Callaway Aerobody #1332 (sold) 1990 ZR-1 Red/Red #952 (sold) 2002 Z06 Torch Red/Mod Red widebody

04-12-2014	#4
We Gone Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,168	Re: Hello from New York Welcome, check around here lots of great info. if you get stumped post up. __________________ Steve 1990 Steel Blue/Black #2355 1990 Red/Red #1473 1991 Quasar /Black #118 Sold 1991 Turquoise/Black #766 Parted Out 1993 Yellow/White #179 Sold 1990 Black/Gray #1361 Headers/4:10s Sold

04-13-2014	#6
c4koh Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fishkill, NY Posts: 87	Re: Hello from New York Well, Queens is not too far, straight down the Taconic and over the bridge! If he's a good guy, and you trust him, would be good to know...

04-14-2014	#8
scottfab Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Portland Oregon metro area (Washington side) Posts: 3,206	Re: Hello from New York Welcome back Steve. Definitely sounds like cluch wear. Advise getting a FSM and start documenting variances from original that you find. __________________ Scott Vett owner since 1979._It's about the car and the people

04-15-2014	#9
Blue Flame Restorations Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pendleton, IN Posts: 3,906	Re: Hello from New York Hi Steve, Welcome to our community. The best ZR-1 community in the land. Good luck on your clutch replacement. Someone near you will reach out soon, I bet. Brett __________________ 1988 KOH Prototype EX5023 sold 1990 ZR-1 #444 Convertible 1990 ZR-1 Black #966 1991 ZR-1 Quazar Blue #296 1957 Duntov SS Project

04-15-2014	#10
QB93Z Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: Hello from New York Hi Steve, Welcome back to the ZR-1 community. How urgent is your clutch job? If you can hold out until after The ZR-1 Gathering in Bowling Green, and are willing to drive to the Baltimore area, I will be glad to schedule a Westminster Maintenance Day and we can replace your clutch. WAZOO loves doing clutches! Jim Last edited by QB93Z; 04-15-2014 at 11:03 AM.