New ZR-1 Owner

[BlackZR1]

Just bought a 1990 ZR-1 with 10,500 miles. Basically a new 25 year old car! It seems to have most of the original coolant hoses. Can anyone suggest a source for a complete coolant hose kit?

This is a great site and I will spend a lot of time studying the postings.

Thanks,
Roger
Pittsburgh, PA

[edram454]

Call Jerrys Gaskets he has all hoses you will need in either rubber or silicone. He is one of our sponsers and a forum member with tons of parts for sale specifically for our ZR-1 LT5 cars. Congratulations on your new ride. Nothing like a ZR-1.

ed ramos #3028

[Kevin]

First of all welcome to the board and zr-1 ownership. I'm happy you found us and a great car. What I'd be more worried about is if the injectors are original, if they are they will need changed. I sent you a pm, i'm no master mechanic but I should be able to lend you a hand if you need one. I hope you join the registry and join us at carlise

[Corvettes White]

Welcome to this World. It is fun.

[Paul Workman]

Welcome to "The Brotherhood of the Beast!"

Yes, Jerry's Gaskets is the place to look first for all things LT5, and other parts as well. None finer to deal with anywhere.

And, this is the place for help with anything ZR-1 related: tremendous pool of knowledge here.

[We Gone]

Roger, Welcome and congrats. Post up some pictures of the beast.

[Dynomite]

Originally Posted by BlackZR1

Just bought a 1990 ZR-1 with 10,500 miles. Basically a new 25 year old car! It seems to have most of the original coolant hoses. Can anyone suggest a source for a complete coolant hose kit?

This is a great site and I will spend a lot of time studying the postings.

Thanks,
Roger
Pittsburgh, PA

Have Fun Roger and Welcome

I would replace ALL Original Coolant Hose Clamps also........Aligning the Hose Clamps so the tightening screw can be easily reached by socket or screw driver. You may have to use a razor blade to cut lengthwise on some hoses after removing the Stock Hose Clamp to remove the Original Coolant Hose. I use a bit o Permatex on the inside ends of ALL New Coolant Hoses.

Left Click on any of the Links cited below including Links in Signature for more detailed information

Haibeck Coolant Hoses

Jerry's Coolant Parts

ENGINE COOLING
Post 7 - LT5 Thermostats
Post 8 - LT5 Radiator and Initial Coolant Fill Tricks
Post 9 - Using HVAC Display for Engine Coolant Temperature
Post 10 - Water Pump, Coolant Temperatures, and Coolant
Post 11 - Radiator Debris Screens
Post 12 - Getting The Air Out of the Coolant System
Post 13 - TB Coolant Discussion
Post 14 - Coolant Characteristics (Mix, Pressure, Elevation)
Post - Eliminated TB Coolant Photos and Details

[Jim Nolan]

I may be wrong but I will not use clamps that is tightened with a screwdriver. They do not compensate for temp. change, where as the factory style does. HMO

Jim

[RussMcB]

Originally Posted by Jim Nolan

I may be wrong but I will not use clamps that is tightened with a screwdriver. They do not compensate for temp. change, where as the factory style does. HMO

Jim

Jim, you're probably right, but having recently changed radiators and very old hoses, there was no way I was going to keep those PITA stock clamps. Just way too difficult to work with. Maybe with the proper tool they're not too bad.

A zillion race cars and production cars have survived fine with regular hose clamps (installed correctly).

[BlackZR1]

Wow, you guys sure know how to create a warm welcome with loads of help already!

I attached a few pics, hope they come through. I wasn't crazy about the graphics but it seems to be professionally painted on under the clear coat. Except for the exhaust, the car doesn't have a spot of corrosion anywhere. Previous owner must've kept it in a zip-lock baggy lol.

Thanks again!!
Roger
Pittsburgh, PA