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ZR1Vette · 01-20-2008

When I last left you I was on my way to my son's shop for a engine/tranny/diff/power steering/cooling fluid change out. First it is always nice to have the right equipment and tools...and in this case expertise (yes he is my son but he is good at his trade

) First the diff... pump out old stuff and fill with Mobile 1 75-90 and rotate wheels to get diff gears etc washing thru new stuff...pump out and repeat...pump out then do final Mobil 1 75-90 with GM posi friction fluid. Tranny...drain and fill with the BMW spec Castrol TWS. Engine oil..drain and fill with Amsoil AMO..oh here is a little tip he does for the top loading oil filters so as to minimize spill etc..punch a hole in the filter top thus allowing remaining oil to drain

Of course while working under car always time for the cell call from his lady

Amsoil syn in the engine with the Bosch filter..

Now to BG power cleaning of the power steering fluid...neat system

Total service of the cooling system including BG ph balancing fluid (interesting test to determine ph etc)

While under the Z took a few pics..
Found the ZF tranny plate

Just a few last views...

Now to results.. a very NOTICEABLE reduction in tranny noise and rear noise...much nicer sound and while we were under the Z found out source of a minor but irratating heat shield rattle..left side CAT shield and we corrected...
Now a few last items and I be ready...
This is fun
Michael

lbszr · 01-20-2008

Really clean looking! How many miles?
Best color too

ZR1Vette · 01-20-2008

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Originally Posted by lbszr

Really clean looking! How many miles?
Best color too

Love the Red on Red...
When I purchased it had 1340 and now has about 1500 (I have only owned for couple weeks and most of the time has been spent detailing and upgrading)..just waiting for fair weather and it WILL be driven

Michael

Lowflight · 01-20-2008

That car is stupid clean. I am about to do all that for mine as well.

bradslt5 · 01-20-2008

man that is one clean car . one question maybe i am nuts but why is the tread on the front tires different than the back . by that I mean the big v. I have the same tires and was just wondering if it was done for rain or something . to own a brand new zr1 now thats fun

ZR1Vette · 01-20-2008

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Originally Posted by bradslt5

man that is one clean car . one question maybe i am nuts but why is the tread on the front tires different than the back . by that I mean the big v. I have the same tires and was just wondering if it was done for rain or something . to own a brand new zr1 now thats fun

You had me going there... it is a reverse view image... arrows >>> always point forward
M

bradslt5 · 01-20-2008

i am sorry just couldnt help it . welcome to the club!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

01-20-2008	#1
ZR1Vette Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Reston, Virginia Posts: 939	Commentary Post fluid changes>>> When I last left you I was on my way to my son's shop for a engine/tranny/diff/power steering/cooling fluid change out. First it is always nice to have the right equipment and tools...and in this case expertise (yes he is my son but he is good at his trade ) First the diff... pump out old stuff and fill with Mobile 1 75-90 and rotate wheels to get diff gears etc washing thru new stuff...pump out and repeat...pump out then do final Mobil 1 75-90 with GM posi friction fluid. Tranny...drain and fill with the BMW spec Castrol TWS. Engine oil..drain and fill with Amsoil AMO..oh here is a little tip he does for the top loading oil filters so as to minimize spill etc..punch a hole in the filter top thus allowing remaining oil to drain Of course while working under car always time for the cell call from his lady Amsoil syn in the engine with the Bosch filter.. Now to BG power cleaning of the power steering fluid...neat system Total service of the cooling system including BG ph balancing fluid (interesting test to determine ph etc) While under the Z took a few pics.. Found the ZF tranny plate Just a few last views... Now to results.. a very NOTICEABLE reduction in tranny noise and rear noise...much nicer sound and while we were under the Z found out source of a minor but irratating heat shield rattle..left side CAT shield and we corrected... Now a few last items and I be ready... This is fun Michael

01-20-2008	#2
lbszr Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: dayton,ohio Posts: 425	Re: Commentary Post fluid changes>>> Really clean looking! How many miles? Best color too __________________ [FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=red]"I wanna go fast!!"[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=#ff0000]-- Ricky Bobby[/COLOR][/FONT]

01-20-2008	#4
Lowflight Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 201	Re: Commentary Post fluid changes>>> That car is stupid clean. I am about to do all that for mine as well.

01-20-2008	#5
bradslt5 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: lone pine and mammoth lakes ca. Posts: 544	Re: Commentary Post fluid changes>>> man that is one clean car . one question maybe i am nuts but why is the tread on the front tires different than the back . by that I mean the big v. I have the same tires and was just wondering if it was done for rain or something . to own a brand new zr1 now thats fun

01-20-2008	#7
bradslt5 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: lone pine and mammoth lakes ca. Posts: 544	Re: Commentary Post fluid changes>>> i am sorry just couldnt help it . welcome to the club!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!