advice needed

[Dynomite]

Originally Posted by Paul Workman

That list is fairly comprehensive, far as stuff found on a collection of 20 year old cars. If the specimen you've found appears to be clean and well cared for, chances are some or nearly all of the items listed are not an issue.

Just saying...The LT5 is bullet proof, and most of the stuff listed is superficial/simple fix stuff. OK, that said, being able to do you own wrenching is almost a per-requisit for any 20 year old car, especially one as unique as the ZR-1. This Registry, and the people on it is what gave me confidence to go ahead and purchase my Z. It turned out to be a wonderful experience; the car and especially the people!

I hope you reconsider. You'll never know what your missing!

You concur with Cliff then
I will admit I concur completely with Paul

I think that is what this Forum is about (as well as the ZR-1 section on CF). We help those that are hesitant on getting involved with a ZR-1 enjoy the driving, maintaining, and modifying of the ZR-1/LT5 with the least damage to their wallet.

That includes making sure everyone knows about Jerry, Bill (ZFdoc), DocDon, Marc Haibeck, Pete, Summit Racing, PowerTorque and many others that can supply parts and expert advice as well as expert modifications so everyone can enjoy this great hobby to the fullest without breaking the bank.

We often teach some that are unfamiliar with tools and doing their own maintenance to expand their horizons so they too can enjoy the driving as well as the maintaining and modifying the ZR-1 to the fullest. This effort on our part expands the enjoyable experience of driving, maintaining, and modifying the ZR-1/LT5 considerably

I say to anyone that has a desire to own one of the greatest and most fun to drive, maintain, and modifiable cars on the planet.......Go For It....Do It.....we will make sure on this Forum and on the ZR-1 Section of CF your ownership experience is the greatest in SPADES....There is nothing that cannot be fixed on the ZR-1/LT5

TOOLS
Scanner poll
Wireless Bore Scope TIPS
Tool Rental TIPS
Using Tech 1 TIPS
Tech 1 Repairs TIPS
Lifting The LT5
Lifting the ZR-1
Pick Up Tool
Scanners
Tools for ZR1 maintenance
Camshaft manual chain tensioners
Blind hole puller Blind hole puller
Tools for porting

GENERAL
ZR1 VIDEO
Typical Low Mileage ZR-1 Issues (Audio, Injectors, Clutch)
Technical Issues Poll
Classic Issues for New Owners Poll
The Standard ZR-1 Restoration TIPS
Making Your Own Hydraulic Lines TIPS
Engine Oil Change TIPS
Parts TIPS
HVAC Display as Digital Readout TIPS
What To Do When You Buy A ZR-1 TIPS
Dash gage readings are off TIPS
Gas without ETHANOL
Corvette Paint Codes
Car Covers
LT5 Eliminated Systems
LT5 Added Systems
ZR-1 Operational Costs TIPS
ZR1 Parts For Performance
LT5/ZR-1 Fluids
OCTANE
Corvette assembly plant VIDEO
Corvette Valley photos
LT5 92' and 95' crate engines
LT5 cutout
LT5 assembly project
Engine cleaning
Towing Instructions
Amsoil 10W-40 (Engine)
Castrol TWS 10W-60 (Transmission)

NEW PARTS & SUPPLIES (BY MEMBERS)
New Items Designed and Fabricated TIPS
Pete's ZR-1 Garage
Adams Premium Car Care
Haibeck Automotive Technology
Jerry's Gaskets
White Racing Products
Jerry's PCV Connector
Carter Bling
Copland SS Air Box
cvette98pacecar Suede Headliners
LGAFF MAP Sensor Cover
LGAFF 90-95 emblems
LGAFF Tech Guides
Pete's Custom Racing Parts
Pete's Rebuilt Clutch Pressure Plates
rhipsher Reverse Lockout
VetteMed Valentine 1 Radar concealed
VetteMed Review Mirror with Compass

USED PARTS
Use of Facebook to find parts
Facebook buy, sell, trade parts
Buying, selling, trading ZR-1 (LT-5) parts
Crags list
Corvettenutz
Vette2Vette
ebay Justcorvette
Justcorvettes

USED EBAY STORE PARTS
eBay store: Corvette Salvage
ebay store: Dennys Corvettes
eBay store: Nook and Tranny LLC
eBay store: Redneck43 Corvette's Store
ebay store: slick300zx
eBay store: vettepros.usa

NEW PARTS
Antenna Parts
ARP
Auto Parts Warehouse
DeWitts Radiators
DeWitts Home
Ecklers Corvette Parts
Carolina Clutch
Clarks Discount
Corvette Central
Corvette HID
Doug Ripple Motor Sports
Guldstrand Racing
Mid America
Power Torque Systems
Randy Woods
RC Injectors
Ron Davis Radiators
SAMCO hoses
Stainless Works
Ebay ZR1 SKF BR930024 Rear Wheel Hub & Bearing

REPAIRS
Marc Haibeck (Performance)
Pete's ZR-1 Garage
Doc Don's (Radio)
ZF Doc (Transmission)
Gordon Killebrew C4 trouble shooting
Rebuilt water pump
TurnOne (Power Steering)

[Paul Workman]

Originally Posted by Dynomite

You concur with Cliff then
I will admit I concur completely with Paul

I do concur, Cliff (AND DON'T THINK I AIN'T WORRIED!!)

[XfireZ51]

Frankly, doing the wrenching on a ZR-1 is part of the appeal for me. I had to do that w my 84 Xfire. The LT-5 is DIY even more so. Tinkering and tweaking it to make it run better and get more performance is a plus. Keeps me from going bat-sh*t crazy! especially in the winter. And the ZR-1/LT-5 platform is perfect because it responds so well to those tweaks. The motor is so underutilized in stock form. Once you've massaged it to 400+ rwhp! you really start to appreciate what a great car this is.

[Dynomite]

Originally Posted by Paul Workman

I do concur, Cliff (AND DON'T THINK I AIN'T WORRIED!!)

My last ZR-1 (1990) I drove back to Central CA just a little over a week ago from down Southern CA has Illinois Plates.....
(AND DON'T THINK I AIN'T WORRIED!!)

[Z06scentair]

That fellow was scared off pretty easily?

[chriskinzel]

I bought my car as a project car. I have average mechanical abilities and I have had a great time working on it. I have overcome many of the items that are listed in previous postings. This car is a thrill to drive, and kind of fun to work on. I would be in REAL trouble if it where not for the brothers in the registry! They give you confidence and are always willing to help you get out of a jam. I don't post much, but I read EVERYTHING! Thanks for all you guys have done for me, and others.
Chris

[USAZR1]

Originally Posted by Z06scentair

That fellow was scared off pretty easily?

Drive-by poster?

[Blue Flame Restorations]

If it runs and drives, your past most of the battle.

My first ZR-1 was squished from front to rear by a front end loader.

[Z06scentair]

Originally Posted by USAZR1

Drive-by poster?

I've heard volvo's are a real bargin currently.

[gbrtng]

Originally Posted by Z06scentair

I've heard volvo's are a real bargin currently.

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