When did you buy your ZR-1

[Schrade]

Originally Posted by Dynomite

I will take some shots I missed last couple times I restored a top end to get the complete set of Stock Vacuum lines and Vacuum line routing for a 90'.

And maybe some other shots if I find some new technique or way of doing things

But my 10 minute Plenum Removal has been confirmed (once coolant is drained as in this case without TB coolant blocked at the start) The 10 Minute Plenum Removal TIPS

So no photos of that as I was racing and if I took photos it would be a 60 minute Plenum Removal

But what I will do is show a couple NEW tools in that 10 minute plenum removal thread for those that have stock Torx #40s for the plenum that are hard to get at and need a bit of leverage....See above Dynomite Standard ZR-1 Restoration post above

Yeah yeah yeah.

Video or it didn't happen. PhotoChopHack VERBOTEN.

Like alternator removal / install.

Need to borrow my tripod?

[Schrade]

[Dynomite]

Originally Posted by Schrade

Yeah yeah yeah.
Video or it didn't happen. PhotoChopHack VERBOTEN.

It Did Just Happen.....too fast for ya?

Before Alternator/Starter Removal (Note Injector Housing Coolant Blocked to TB - Red Allen Head Plug)



After Alternator/Starter Removal (One Hour Later....took extra time to pressure wash Engine with Hot Water and to recondition the Starter Solenoid)




Everyone should do this as a minimum when buying a ZR-1......Schrade will fill in the details

[Schrade]

Holy COW! That was FAST! Faster ET than my Z could do in the 1/4!

(not sayin' much tho'; I haven't gotten around to yankin' that modded gasket from my TB, so it's still a LTx ATM - I won't have enough air to fill the new OBX's and 3" PE pipes that I got from Jeff)

Looks good!


What # is it? My '90 Red / Cognac 2794 (before changing to Black int + '92 later body conversion).

[Dynomite]

Originally Posted by Schrade

Holy COW! That was FAST! Faster ET than my Z could do in the 1/4!

(not sayin' much tho'; I haven't gotten around to yankin' that modded gasket from my TB, so it's still a LTx ATM - I won't have enough air to fill the new OBX's and 3" PE pipes that I got from Jeff)

Looks good!


What # is it? My '90 Red / Cognac 2794 (before changing to Black int + '92 later body conversion).

1990 Number 72

And I know I am preaching to the choir....but all three Zs I have Maintained/restored receive as a minimum this top end Restoration....and all three had oil, dirt, leaves, as well as bolts lost beneath the Plenum.....and one had old injectors under the front of the engine.

If I had the gaskets in hand and new coolant hoses.....this restoration I would expect to take maybe a day with the wrenches. It is almost a must to have a high pressure washer connected directly to HOT water. The Transmission, Under the engine, front of engine, front suspension.....and particularly around the Oil Filter Adapter and below the Dipstick seem to be places where the most oil has been spilled over the years. Also have on hand a can of engine degreaser. Spray with degreaser and let it sit for a few minutes before hitting it with Hot High Pressure water.

See Typical Low Mileage ZR-1 Issues (Audio, Injectors, Clutch Fluid)

[Schrade]

A DAY??? A WHOLE DAY???

I'll spend an hour cleaning bolts and the holes that they go in! SOmething about bolts going in holes, like they're on ball bearings, that I just like. Oh what a pain when the ratchet won't 'grab', and you have to sink it all the way with your fingers... NOT!

And I have to clean BEFORE breakdown too. I don't like dirty tools either. Otherwise, ya' gotta' clean THEM before re-assembly! Bolts back in empty holes, dry-fit before final assembly, every tool back in it's spot every time you put it down - surgery as far as I'm concerned...

Cleaning solvent drying cleaned parts, painted parts drying, etc., ... I don't see how you do it.

[scottfab]

Originally Posted by Schrade

A DAY??? A WHOLE DAY???
...snip...
And I have to clean BEFORE breakdown too. I don't like dirty tools either. Otherwise, ya' gotta' clean THEM before re-assembly! Bolts back in empty holes, dry-fit before final assembly, every tool back in it's spot every time you put it down - surgery as far as I'm concerned...

Cleaning solvent drying cleaned parts, painted parts drying, etc., ... I don't see how you do it.

Boy, not me. I don't bother cleaning or even putting a tool back till the job is done. AND I try not to use solvent where soapy water will do. I like to avoid contact where possible with solvent because of what it does to my nervous system. (always been easily affected by skin contact with chemicals)
One exception was when I rebuilt my ZF6. Everything has to be spotless including the tools when in on those gears.