possible wtb whole motor for 92..... - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

xxxscimitarxxx · 10-21-2008

Thanks Jerry.....

I forgot about the flywheel as an option....could be.....are there any other symptoms for this that l can get checked out....from memory recall l seem to remember that while annoying it doesnt make the car undriveable

but if not that l will make the other contacts re motors.....thanks guys....much appreciated....As ever the ZR1 community never fails to help a brother

Dave

LoTu5 · 10-21-2008

Don't be put off by the 4 cam motor. Opening the hood to work on the LT5 once concerned me, now I would have no issues with pulling the motor and stripping it down and I'm just a self taught owner. As many service books and service videos you can lay your hands on are your friends

xxxscimitarxxx · 10-21-2008

Yep...lve got all the manuals

....and they are the biggest manuals lve seen

but you are right....if l need to its best to just get stuck in and do it.

after all what can l break that aint already broke....hmmmm....on an LT5....plenty!

phrogs · 10-23-2008

I have 2 engines available but one is a 91 and Ill let it go for $5000 usd

johnny

LoTu5 · 10-24-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by phrogs

I have 2 engines available but one is a 91 and Ill let it go for $5000 usd

johnny

I've still got the spare short motor covered and regularly turned in the corner of my garage that I bought from you 5 years ago JP, she cleaned up nice.

LoTu5 · 10-24-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxxscimitarxxx

after all what can l break that aint already broke....hmmmm....on an LT5....plenty!

Yep I understand your concerns

To simplify the LT5, and this works for me, I break the motor down to three main groups - HG down = 'short motor', the HG up = 'top-end'. And 'Sensors'.

The Top-end is probably the more involved with it's A/ quad cam set-up, B/ secondary system, C/ Injector system and D/ plugs to coil pack system.

Luckily there are a few long term owners in the UK now who know the LT5 and if you ever need to copy tools I have the relevant ones that I had made up.

Regards.

xxxscimitarxxx · 10-24-2008

Hi Lotus

I know you have that short block but lm presently interested in a whole engine. From the view point of either having the option to drop an engine in fast if l needed to, or to have a whole engine to rebuild....but appreciate the reminder...its noted

Hopefully from what lm hearing from Zreg members, the reported clonking may only be DM flywheel related. at best a misfire from a bad plug or duff injector, or at worst a replacement flywheel. And it would seem that the fidanza replacement option gives you all the clonks anyway

As for biting the bullet and getting stuck into a rebuild. I have no doubt l can do it (with a lot of help) a bit like being at the top of a high dive board....take a deep breath and jump in.

I will have to drive over for a beer with you when lm next back in UK

10-21-2008	#1
xxxscimitarxxx Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: England Posts: 219	Re: possible wtb whole motor for 92..... Thanks Jerry..... I forgot about the flywheel as an option....could be.....are there any other symptoms for this that l can get checked out....from memory recall l seem to remember that while annoying it doesnt make the car undriveable but if not that l will make the other contacts re motors.....thanks guys....much appreciated....As ever the ZR1 community never fails to help a brother Dave Last edited by xxxscimitarxxx; 10-21-2008 at 12:06 AM.

10-21-2008	#2
LoTu5 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: London ,England Posts: 59	Re: possible wtb whole motor for 92..... Don't be put off by the 4 cam motor. Opening the hood to work on the LT5 once concerned me, now I would have no issues with pulling the motor and stripping it down and I'm just a self taught owner. As many service books and service videos you can lay your hands on are your friends

10-21-2008	#3
xxxscimitarxxx Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: England Posts: 219	Re: possible wtb whole motor for 92..... Yep...lve got all the manuals ....and they are the biggest manuals lve seen but you are right....if l need to its best to just get stuck in and do it. after all what can l break that aint already broke....hmmmm....on an LT5....plenty!

10-23-2008	#4
phrogs Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kalamazoo MI Posts: 1,763	Re: possible wtb whole motor for 92..... I have 2 engines available but one is a 91 and Ill let it go for $5000 usd johnny __________________ JOHNNY P Currently own 90 ZR-1 #845 DRM 500 engine package 90 #226 Parts car Hit me up if you need anything.

10-24-2008	#7
xxxscimitarxxx Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: England Posts: 219	Re: possible wtb whole motor for 92..... Hi Lotus I know you have that short block but lm presently interested in a whole engine. From the view point of either having the option to drop an engine in fast if l needed to, or to have a whole engine to rebuild....but appreciate the reminder...its noted Hopefully from what lm hearing from Zreg members, the reported clonking may only be DM flywheel related. at best a misfire from a bad plug or duff injector, or at worst a replacement flywheel. And it would seem that the fidanza replacement option gives you all the clonks anyway As for biting the bullet and getting stuck into a rebuild. I have no doubt l can do it (with a lot of help) a bit like being at the top of a high dive board....take a deep breath and jump in. I will have to drive over for a beer with you when lm next back in UK Last edited by xxxscimitarxxx; 10-24-2008 at 02:29 PM.

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