This WIWIT stuff has to stop - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Ccmano · 06-13-2018

I was about to install the new (to me) engine doing some final clean up and prep in the engine bay when I noticed a small puddle of oil on the pan under the car. Further investigation identified the top pinion seal on the steering rack leaking.

A nice puddle just sitting there not even any pressure in the system.

So.... with the high miles on the car...while I was in there.... a rebuilt steering rack is on its way and the old one is out. Hope this stuff stops soon.
H

XfireZ51 · 06-13-2018

Hans,

Its part of the allure of a ZR-1. You should know that by now.

G-Sting · 06-13-2018

You're gonna have nearly a brand new Z when you're all done, H!

jss06c6 · 06-13-2018

Better to do it now! You're going to have a nice ride when you're finished Hans...

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XfireZ51 · 06-14-2018

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Originally Posted by G-Sting

You're gonna have nearly a brand new Z when you're all done, H!

Isn’t that the point? Ask Jeff

-=Jeff=- · 06-14-2018

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Originally Posted by XfireZ51

Isn’t that the point? Ask Jeff

Me? Mine still has a long way to go..

Ccmano · 06-14-2018

I suppose it’s all about frame of mind or expectations. I bought this car because I wanted an extended project. That’s what I got. It’s just funny how things that aren’t a problem one day become one the next. It’s the world of old high mile cars. So from the steering rack back, the engine, clutch, trans, ujoints and diff (rebuilt by the PO) will be new or rebuilt. Also the shocks were done by the PO. A full suspension rebuild is next winters project, tho it’s good for now.
H

WARP TEN · 06-14-2018

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Originally Posted by Ccmano

I suppose it’s all about frame of mind or expectations. I bought this car because I wanted an extended project.....

The usual caveat always applies: Be careful what you ask for....

--Bob

Ccmano · 06-14-2018

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Originally Posted by WARP TEN

The usual caveat always applies: Be careful what you ask for....

--Bob

Isn’t that the truth... if it weren’t for the fact that I’m trying to get this car ready in time for the RMR it wouldn’t bother me a bit. To me at least, the work is half the fun.
H

32valvZ · 06-14-2018

Cant wait to see it!

06-13-2018	#1
Ccmano Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 2,852	This WIWIT stuff has to stop I was about to install the new (to me) engine doing some final clean up and prep in the engine bay when I noticed a small puddle of oil on the pan under the car. Further investigation identified the top pinion seal on the steering rack leaking. A nice puddle just sitting there not even any pressure in the system. So.... with the high miles on the car...while I was in there.... a rebuilt steering rack is on its way and the old one is out. Hope this stuff stops soon. H __________________ 90'ZR-1 #1461 Red/Black Ported Intake, Degreed Cams, OBX Headers & Exhaust, Fidanza FW, Secondary Delete, Custom tune, C6 GS Wheels. Sold 08 C6 Z51 Crystal Red Metallic Sold Vararam Intake, Tune, Sold 05 C6 Z51 Red/Black Sold 90'ZR-1 #1723 Black/Gray Sold but not forgotten 91' Z51 L98 White Vert. My First, you always remember your first. Sold.

06-13-2018	#2
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,700	Re: This WIWIT stuff has to stop Hans, Its part of the allure of a ZR-1. You should know that by now. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Former Membership Chairman Former ZR-1 Registry - BOD 1972 Corvette 4speed base Coupe SOLD long time ago 1984 Corvette Z-51/4+3 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Aqua/Gray #474 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Black Rose/Cognac #458 2014 Honda VFR Interceptor DX

06-13-2018	#3
G-Sting Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Kentucky Posts: 363	Re: This WIWIT stuff has to stop You're gonna have nearly a brand new Z when you're all done, H! __________________ '94 ZR1 LT5 - Dark Red Metallic '79 L82 4-speeds of fun '96 LT1 Borla, H-pipe, TB, CAI (Sold) "An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is only an adventure wrongly considered." -- G.K. Chesterton

06-13-2018	#4
jss06c6 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 884	Re: This WIWIT stuff has to stop Better to do it now! You're going to have a nice ride when you're finished Hans... Sent from my QTAIR7 using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app

06-14-2018	#7
Ccmano Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 2,852	Re: This WIWIT stuff has to stop I suppose it’s all about frame of mind or expectations. I bought this car because I wanted an extended project. That’s what I got. It’s just funny how things that aren’t a problem one day become one the next. It’s the world of old high mile cars. So from the steering rack back, the engine, clutch, trans, ujoints and diff (rebuilt by the PO) will be new or rebuilt. Also the shocks were done by the PO. A full suspension rebuild is next winters project, tho it’s good for now. H __________________ 90'ZR-1 #1461 Red/Black Ported Intake, Degreed Cams, OBX Headers & Exhaust, Fidanza FW, Secondary Delete, Custom tune, C6 GS Wheels. Sold 08 C6 Z51 Crystal Red Metallic Sold Vararam Intake, Tune, Sold 05 C6 Z51 Red/Black Sold 90'ZR-1 #1723 Black/Gray Sold but not forgotten 91' Z51 L98 White Vert. My First, you always remember your first. Sold.

06-14-2018	#10
32valvZ Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 1,071	Re: This WIWIT stuff has to stop Cant wait to see it! __________________ [B]1990 #2815[/B] [COLOR="Red"][B]Red/Red[/B][/COLOR] Ported Plenum & IH (by Pete) Haibeck Chip Rebuilt FPR (by Phil) FIC Injectors Watson LT Headers 3" Stainless Works exhaust Lingenfelter Open Air Lid Bill B Built Transmission Shifter & C Beam Plates [FONT=Impact][COLOR=red]1992 [COLOR=black]#[/COLOR] 091[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Impact][COLOR=#ff0000]Red/[COLOR=silver]Gray[/COLOR][/COLOR][/FONT] [B]SOLD[/B]