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ZuggZR1 · 08-18-2019

Anyone in the Raleigh NC area know of a place where they know what they are doing and charge a reasonable price to replace the starter in my ZR1. I can buy the starter seems around the 200.00 range but need it installed as one is acting up.

lfalzarano · 08-18-2019

I bought my starter from Jerry’s and had Hendrick Chevrolet of Cary install it. You should buy a new gasket for the throttle body to plenum connection. The TB can be removed and provide sufficient access to replace the starter. Inform the mechanic that the wiring is 29 years old and can easily break. Those wires are an easy fix if they break.

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RussMcB · 08-18-2019

FYI - I replaced my starter when I was a very new ZR-1 owner, and later found that wasn't the problem. After I learned more about it, I was kicking myself for buying a new one, and turning in the core (because I think they are unique, right?). But it's good to hear Jerry has them. The "purple wire/relay" mod solved my problem (and/or VATS bypass).

Dynomite · 08-18-2019

Quote:

Originally Posted by lfalzarano

You should buy a new gasket for the throttle body to plenum connection. The TB can be removed and provide sufficient access to replace the starter.

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You must be talking Alternater and not Starter

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lfalzarano · 08-18-2019

Yes my bad! Only had a couple of sips of coffee. Disregard my post on replacing a starter. Although, I did have the starter replaced by a Chevy shop along time ago and they had 3 LT5 certified technicians at the time.

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dredgeguy · 08-18-2019

Come to Carlisle and we can change it for you. Wazoo has done many alternator changes in various hotel parking lots and under the lights.

ZuggZR1 · 08-19-2019

Do you recall waht you paid for Hendricks to do it?

lfalzarano · 08-19-2019

I got a call into my service advisor to get a rough quote, since the rates have gone up since I replaced the starter.

At least buy the starter. Jerry’s gaskets is my go to for parts. Rebuilt is $189.

https://www.jerrysgaskets.com/starte...lt-90-95-10b1/

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lfalzarano · 08-19-2019

My Hendrick service advisor quoted me $556 in labor (4 hours work) and can be done in one day. Labor prices have gone up since my major repair.

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lfalzarano · 08-19-2019

Are you having the Do Not Start (DNS) after driving and letting the car sit for awhile. This may not be the starter. This has happened to many members. There is a write up on a bypass procedure. Worth the read.

Check your battery condition first. Check all your connections at the electrical block underneath the battery. look for corrosion, loose connection or frayed wiring.

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08-18-2019	#1
ZuggZR1 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Holly Springs, NC Posts: 90	1990 ZR1 Starter replacement Anyone in the Raleigh NC area know of a place where they know what they are doing and charge a reasonable price to replace the starter in my ZR1. I can buy the starter seems around the 200.00 range but need it installed as one is acting up.

08-18-2019	#2
lfalzarano Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Clayton, North Carolina Posts: 1,133	Re: 1990 ZR1 Starter replacement I bought my starter from Jerry’s and had Hendrick Chevrolet of Cary install it. You should buy a new gasket for the throttle body to plenum connection. The TB can be removed and provide sufficient access to replace the starter. Inform the mechanic that the wiring is 29 years old and can easily break. Those wires are an easy fix if they break. Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry

08-18-2019	#3
RussMcB Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Marietta, GA USA Posts: 1,148	Re: 1990 ZR1 Starter replacement FYI - I replaced my starter when I was a very new ZR-1 owner, and later found that wasn't the problem. After I learned more about it, I was kicking myself for buying a new one, and turning in the core (because I think they are unique, right?). But it's good to hear Jerry has them. The "purple wire/relay" mod solved my problem (and/or VATS bypass).

08-18-2019	#5
lfalzarano Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Clayton, North Carolina Posts: 1,133	1990 ZR1 Starter replacement Yes my bad! Only had a couple of sips of coffee. Disregard my post on replacing a starter. Although, I did have the starter replaced by a Chevy shop along time ago and they had 3 LT5 certified technicians at the time. Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry

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dredgeguy Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 1,720	Re: 1990 ZR1 Starter replacement Come to Carlisle and we can change it for you. Wazoo has done many alternator changes in various hotel parking lots and under the lights. __________________ Charlie __________ Dredgeguy WAZOO Member 1992 Bright Red/Black ZR1 #246 Dana 4:10 gears Polished LT5 by Haibeck Polished Fikse FM5's with Michelin Pilot Sport 2 Stainless Works headers and cats with Corsa

08-19-2019	#7
ZuggZR1 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Holly Springs, NC Posts: 90	Re: 1990 ZR1 Starter replacement Do you recall waht you paid for Hendricks to do it?

08-19-2019	#9
lfalzarano Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Clayton, North Carolina Posts: 1,133	Re: 1990 ZR1 Starter replacement My Hendrick service advisor quoted me $556 in labor (4 hours work) and can be done in one day. Labor prices have gone up since my major repair. Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry

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lfalzarano Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Clayton, North Carolina Posts: 1,133	1990 ZR1 Starter replacement Are you having the Do Not Start (DNS) after driving and letting the car sit for awhile. This may not be the starter. This has happened to many members. There is a write up on a bypass procedure. Worth the read. Check your battery condition first. Check all your connections at the electrical block underneath the battery. look for corrosion, loose connection or frayed wiring. Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry Last edited by lfalzarano; 08-19-2019 at 12:10 PM.