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A26B · 09-20-2015

A personal observation over the last several years, regarding the LT5.

Over the last several years, I have furnished a lot of LT5 parts to the full spectrum of mechanical skills. This engine can bite you in the rear if you do not have the experience or read, comprehend & follow the LT5 service manual, which can be difficult to follow. Not all details are covered.

Just one example: Oil pan gasket leak evolved into a full engine overhaul with bent valves, broken pistons, scored cylinders, broken camshafts, etc.

What starts out as a save money, do-it-yourself project can turn out just the opposite.

This is not to say it cannot be done. Many ZR-1 owners have successfully made major repairs, but it is best done with close guidance and a full awareness of the critical steps.

You may consider getting everything together that is needed, fully cleaned, painted & inspected for Corey to assemble. Prep is a major part of the cost that could be saved.

Depending on the parts required for your engine, the cost can still be significant. Just a WAG, but I would expect minimum of $2000~$3000, plus labor as needed. Taking a lot of photos & describing the condition will net you a lot of help here on the forum.

LGAFF · 09-20-2015

that was not a chain failure on that 91 it was Jeal cam failure if this is a White 91 368 off ebay

bdw18_123 · 09-20-2015

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Originally Posted by LGAFF

that was not a chain failure on that 91 it was Jeal cam failure if this is a White 91 368 off ebay

Yeah, I was wondering if it was that car too. I saw that one on ebay (had grey interior) and was contemplating buying it and I had even a convo with the seller via ebay messages. But decided against it.

tyler11 · 09-23-2015

Yup, same car. Was my brothers, he bought it, whatever broke...broke. He took it apart to fix and then life happened, married, finished school, moved and now I have it. I contacted Corey this week. Going to start cleaning parts, have Corey inspect, separate the sheep and the goats and go from there.

tyler

09-20-2015	#11
A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia,OK Posts: 3,394	Re: newbie A personal observation over the last several years, regarding the LT5. Over the last several years, I have furnished a lot of LT5 parts to the full spectrum of mechanical skills. This engine can bite you in the rear if you do not have the experience or read, comprehend & follow the LT5 service manual, which can be difficult to follow. Not all details are covered. Just one example: Oil pan gasket leak evolved into a full engine overhaul with bent valves, broken pistons, scored cylinders, broken camshafts, etc. What starts out as a save money, do-it-yourself project can turn out just the opposite. This is not to say it cannot be done. Many ZR-1 owners have successfully made major repairs, but it is best done with close guidance and a full awareness of the critical steps. You may consider getting everything together that is needed, fully cleaned, painted & inspected for Corey to assemble. Prep is a major part of the cost that could be saved. Depending on the parts required for your engine, the cost can still be significant. Just a WAG, but I would expect minimum of $2000~$3000, plus labor as needed. Taking a lot of photos & describing the condition will net you a lot of help here on the forum. __________________ Jerry Downey JERRYS LT5 GASKETS & PARTS http://www.jerrysgaskets.com 1994 *ZR-1*, Black/Black, Lingenfelter Aerobody, 416cu in, 3.91 gears, coil-over susp, Brembo brakes, etc. 2016 Black-Red, 3LT-Z51 Auto 8-speed.

09-20-2015	#12
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,195	Re: newbie that was not a chain failure on that 91 it was Jeal cam failure if this is a White 91 368 off ebay __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

09-23-2015	#14
tyler11 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: austin tx Posts: 4	Re: newbie Yup, same car. Was my brothers, he bought it, whatever broke...broke. He took it apart to fix and then life happened, married, finished school, moved and now I have it. I contacted Corey this week. Going to start cleaning parts, have Corey inspect, separate the sheep and the goats and go from there. tyler