Cam Cover Removal Question - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Shizap · 04-14-2021

Hello,
I am planning on removing my cam covers because they are leaking. The factory service manual says to drain the coolant so the coolant outlet pipes above the covers can be moved out of the way. Is this a requirement? It seems like I have enough room to take off the cam covers without moving these which would mean I don't have to mess with the coolant. Am I missing something? I am not pulling the plenum, only the cam covers. I also have the headers offs and the engine tilted if that changes anything.
Thanks,
Scott

G8nightman · 04-15-2021

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Everything came off even brake booster and the evaporator cover

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Shizap · 04-15-2021

Yes, I am aware of the evaporator cover and brake booster. My question is if the coolant outlets need to be removed like the manual states. If they don't, then I wouldn't have to drain the coolant, correct? I don't want to pull the plenum or mess with the coolant if I don't have to.
Here's a picture to show you what I mean

Thanks,
Scott

G8nightman · 04-15-2021

You have to pull the plenum to lift the compressor lines unless your going to recharge the Ac

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Shizap · 04-15-2021

Yep, right now I am leaning towards recharging the AC as I suspect the system is low and could use it anyway.

04-14-2021	#1
Shizap Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Coweta, Georgia Posts: 53	Cam Cover Removal Question Hello, I am planning on removing my cam covers because they are leaking. The factory service manual says to drain the coolant so the coolant outlet pipes above the covers can be moved out of the way. Is this a requirement? It seems like I have enough room to take off the cam covers without moving these which would mean I don't have to mess with the coolant. Am I missing something? I am not pulling the plenum, only the cam covers. I also have the headers offs and the engine tilted if that changes anything. Thanks, Scott Last edited by Shizap; 04-15-2021 at 04:15 AM.

04-15-2021	#2
G8nightman Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,188	Cam Cover Removal Question C86009A9-3E30-4641-B499-DC1364C8874F.jpg Everything came off even brake booster and the evaporator cover Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry __________________ 90 Chevy ZR1 LPE #2315 'SOLD' 90 Chevy ZR1 LPE #2774 'SOLD' 91 Chevy ZR1 Callaway aerobody 91 Chevy ZR1 #1512 91 Chevy ZR1 #951 95 Chevy ZR1 #338 'SOLD' 91 BMW 850i 94 BMW 850csi 95 BMW 850csi 94 Lotus Esprit S4 07 Benz CLS550 06 BMW M5 "SOLD"

04-15-2021	#3
Shizap Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Coweta, Georgia Posts: 53	Re: Cam Cover Removal Question Yes, I am aware of the evaporator cover and brake booster. My question is if the coolant outlets need to be removed like the manual states. If they don't, then I wouldn't have to drain the coolant, correct? I don't want to pull the plenum or mess with the coolant if I don't have to. Here's a picture to show you what I mean Thanks, Scott Last edited by Shizap; 04-15-2021 at 06:56 PM.

04-15-2021	#4
G8nightman Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,188	Re: Cam Cover Removal Question You have to pull the plenum to lift the compressor lines unless your going to recharge the Ac Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry __________________ 90 Chevy ZR1 LPE #2315 'SOLD' 90 Chevy ZR1 LPE #2774 'SOLD' 91 Chevy ZR1 Callaway aerobody 91 Chevy ZR1 #1512 91 Chevy ZR1 #951 95 Chevy ZR1 #338 'SOLD' 91 BMW 850i 94 BMW 850csi 95 BMW 850csi 94 Lotus Esprit S4 07 Benz CLS550 06 BMW M5 "SOLD"

04-15-2021	#5
Shizap Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Coweta, Georgia Posts: 53	Re: Cam Cover Removal Question Yep, right now I am leaning towards recharging the AC as I suspect the system is low and could use it anyway.