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11-10-2007

Z Factor, move this to the new section when it gets created.

These are the tools that no ZR-1 owner should be with out. These are the common everyday tools that will make your life much simpler.

1) Factory Service Manual – This will be the best 125.00 you will spend in maintaining your car. It will be your bible. Mark pages, index it and get to know it.
2) DVM or Digital Volt Meter – Essential in working with electrical problems.
3) Paper clip – Yes a paperclip. This little 2 cent item will be pivotal in helping you retrieve those codes. I leave mine in the center console just in case I need it while on the road.
4) Vacuum pump – Self explanatory… Secondary system

Now onto the other tools, these are tools in addition to your normal mechanics set of standard and metric sockets and wrenches. Also make sure you have a adequate torque wrench in ½” and 3/8” size. I’ll break this down into sections. All tool part numbers listed are Snap On.

Transmission:
1) 17mm Hex Socket # SAM17A or CPT110A
2) Fluid transfer pump (putting new oil in)

Engine:
1) Long T40 FTXL40E2 for OEM bolts on the plenum. If you have the stainless socket head bolts you will need FAML6E.
2) Long needle nose pliers to help with connections under the plenum.
3) Oxygen sensor wrench SWR1 or socket S6176
4) Fuel pressure gauge.

Differential:
1} 9mm “L” shaped Allen key
2) Fluid transfer pump. (taking old fluid out/putting new oil in)

PDQ ZR-1 · 11-10-2007

Great post! This is the kind of information us rookies can use.=D>

1990 quasar blue · 11-10-2007

Great post Jeff. Here is the FSM for 105.00

http://www.helminc.com/helm/Result.a...J6HQ7GUF7WF0EB

Mike

11-10-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1990 quasar blue

Great post Jeff. Here is the FSM for 105.00

http://www.helminc.com/helm/Result.a...J6HQ7GUF7WF0EB

Mike

It's roughly 20 bucks for shipping and handling

1990 quasar blue · 11-10-2007

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Originally Posted by Jeffvette

It's roughly 20 bucks for shipping and handling

Nah, I tell everyone to forward all shipping charges to PNWZR1. So far, so good.

win1876 · 11-10-2007

Are you saying to have a spare vacuum pump on hand?

Thanks, Bill

Jagdpanzer · 11-10-2007

Where is a good source for the vacuum pump?

Hammer · 11-10-2007

Wally World, about $8.00.
Sorry guys, I was referring to the fluid transfer pump not the vaccum pump.

tomtom72 · 11-11-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by win1876

Are you saying to have a spare vacuum pump on hand?

Thanks, Bill

Bill, Jeff is talking about a hand powered pump that is used to apply vacuum to vacuum operated parts. It's a valuable addition to the tool box.

Sears sells them, Mity-Vac is one brand name. Comes in plastic & metal versions. Ya can get one at any auto parts store too.

win1876 · 11-11-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomtom72

Bill, Jeff is talking about a hand powered pump that is used to apply vacuum to vacuum operated parts. It's a valuable addition to the tool box.

Sears sells them, Mity-Vac is one brand name. Comes in plastic & metal versions. Ya can get one at any auto parts store too.

Thanks Tom,=D>

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Jeffvette Guest Posts: n/a	Tools needed for ZR-1 maintenance Z Factor, move this to the new section when it gets created. These are the tools that no ZR-1 owner should be with out. These are the common everyday tools that will make your life much simpler. 1) Factory Service Manual – This will be the best 125.00 you will spend in maintaining your car. It will be your bible. Mark pages, index it and get to know it. 2) DVM or Digital Volt Meter – Essential in working with electrical problems. 3) Paper clip – Yes a paperclip. This little 2 cent item will be pivotal in helping you retrieve those codes. I leave mine in the center console just in case I need it while on the road. 4) Vacuum pump – Self explanatory… Secondary system Now onto the other tools, these are tools in addition to your normal mechanics set of standard and metric sockets and wrenches. Also make sure you have a adequate torque wrench in ½” and 3/8” size. I’ll break this down into sections. All tool part numbers listed are Snap On. Transmission: 1) 17mm Hex Socket # SAM17A or CPT110A 2) Fluid transfer pump (putting new oil in) Engine: 1) Long T40 FTXL40E2 for OEM bolts on the plenum. If you have the stainless socket head bolts you will need FAML6E. 2) Long needle nose pliers to help with connections under the plenum. 3) Oxygen sensor wrench SWR1 or socket S6176 4) Fuel pressure gauge. Differential: 1} 9mm “L” shaped Allen key 2) Fluid transfer pump. (taking old fluid out/putting new oil in) Last edited by Jeffvette; 12-03-2007 at 03:53 AM.

11-10-2007	#2
PDQ ZR-1 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Montgomery Illinois Posts: 14	Re: Tools needed for ZR-1 maintenance Great post! This is the kind of information us rookies can use.=D> __________________ 1993 ZR-1 #116 Black/Black

11-10-2007	#3
1990 quasar blue Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ma Posts: 404	Re: Tools needed for ZR-1 maintenance Great post Jeff. Here is the FSM for 105.00 http://www.helminc.com/helm/Result.a...J6HQ7GUF7WF0EB Mike __________________ 1990 ZR1 #2574 Medium Quasar Blue Metallic 1 of 19

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win1876 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 15	Re: Tools needed for ZR-1 maintenance Are you saying to have a spare vacuum pump on hand? Thanks, Bill __________________ 1991 ZR1 # 1398 Black Bleeder:cool:

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Jagdpanzer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,661	Re: Tools needed for ZR-1 maintenance Where is a good source for the vacuum pump?

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Hammer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ideho Posts: 2,653	Re: Tools needed for ZR-1 maintenance Wally World, about $8.00. Sorry guys, I was referring to the fluid transfer pump not the vaccum pump. __________________ [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS]John Boyd[/FONT][/I] [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1]Ideho[/SIZE][/FONT][/I] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1][I]2015 ZL1 [/I][I]Camaro #1121 BLACK/BLACK 6 SPD (540 RWHP)[/I][/SIZE][/FONT] [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1]1991 ZR-1 #458 [COLOR=red]RED/[/COLOR][COLOR=black]BLACK 72[/COLOR]k miles ([B][COLOR=red]SOLD[/COLOR][/B]) 1991 ZR-1 #473 [COLOR=red]RED/[/COLOR][COLOR=black]BLACK [/COLOR]37k miles ([B][COLOR=red]SOLD[/COLOR][/B])[/SIZE][/FONT][/I] Last edited by Hammer; 11-11-2007 at 12:03 PM.