Potential ZR-1 Buyer

[Dynomite]

Originally Posted by fiestamateo82

right now the car is in the shop getting the clutch cable replaced.

Maybe Throttle Cable or Emergency Brake Cable. There is a Clutch Hydraulic line......but that is rarely replaced.

Just so we know what to look for

I would guess Clutch Slave Cylinder or Clutch Master Cylinder.
Clutch Throw Out Bearing requires the transmission be removed.
Clutch Start Safety Switch is also a possibility.

[fiestamateo82]

Maybe, that is what the sales person had told me, he didn't seem too knowledgeable about the vehicle.

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by fiestamateo82

Maybe, that is what the sales person had told me, he didn't seem too knowledgeable about the vehicle.

that's a very common theme

[Paul Workman]

Originally Posted by Kevin

that's a very common theme

I agree, and the primary reason for NOT letting any dealership ever lay a hand on a ZR-1. The horror stories abound as result of un-qualified/un-familiar dealer mechanics. The people on this forum are by far more savvy with the intricacies of these cars than almost all of the dealer mechanics - at least arouind here! Need parts, or advise, or help or turn-key repairs/maintenance - This is the place to look first!

Just sayin...

Paul.

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by Paul Workman

I agree, and the primary reason for NOT letting any dealership ever lay a hand on a ZR-1. The horror stories abound as result of un-qualified/un-familiar dealer mechanics. The people on this forum are by far more savvy with the intricacies of these cars than almost all of the dealer mechanics - at least arouind here! Need parts, or advise, or help or turn-key repairs/maintenance - This is the place to look first!

Just sayin...

Paul.

I think this was half the problem with my car the last few years

[fiestamateo82]

Well the Z finally came out of the shop, turns out the clutch cable was actually a master cylinder and clutch (they couldn't tell me if it was an LT5 specific clutch or not). It was kind of underwhelming due to a 6 in (give or take crack on the hood), and some scratches on the rear , and then the fact that the seats were beat up and the bladders didn't work as far as I could tell. But it did run and drive nice. But I'm not sure I want to continue to pursue this specific car due to the price and my estimates for repairs of what I could find with my limited knowledge. Hopefully I can find something not too far away as most seem to be at dealerships. Thanks for all the advice so far!

[Racinfan83]

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