Cost of ownership?

[XfireZ51]

Originally Posted by Geronimo555

Anyone have a starter motor go out? Is that a DIY repair?

Hell, I've rebuilt starters several times w a $20 kit from eBay.

[Geronimo555]

It's under the upper plenum right?

[Dynomite]

Originally Posted by Geronimo555

It's under the upper plenum right?

The Starter is under the plenum then under the coils.

[XfireZ51]

As my old college friend Wilson woukd say, just make sure u don't have any. Olts leftover. 😄😄😄😄

[Paul Workman]

Originally Posted by Geronimo555

Anyone have a starter motor go out? Is that a DIY repair?

Yes, and could be.

The solinoid high current contacts wear out. The starter "clacks" but does not spin.

This is different from a bad clutch safety switch in that there is NO sound from the starter at all.

Cheap fix tho. The Denso kit is available on ebay: under $10 for the new contact terminals.

If you also get the new armature and thrust pin, be danged sure the pin is the same length as the OE unit. Otherwise the starter bendix gear may not fully engage the flywheel's ring gear. NOT GOOD!

[HAWAIIZR-1]

All I can say is that my most recent 1995 ZR-1 has been a trouble free car only needing oil change and lube over the past 2 years and 4,000 miles (purchased with 28K miles). Having owned two early and one late model Z, I prefer the late model with all of the improvements that I have noticed and all the small details. All the costs to date has been mods and nothing to do with mechanical service or items that were needed. I will eventually get around to tuning it and servicing the cooling system and basic checks. This car has been a perfect car and I was fortunate to find one in this condition. This car has been through a few track days and ran very hard, as well as several long distance trips with no issues at all. In most cases you will get what you pay for. There are some deals out there, but ensure you buy one with documented service records. Stay away from cars that have changed hands too often and especially cars from auctions or dealers that have no history. Best wishes in your quest to own a legend and a great piece of automotive engineering and history.