Billy Bo Bass

Can you trust the local GM/Chevy Mechanic?

Independent Mechanic or the even the Stealership / Dealership?

I would love to be able to visit Marc Haibeck but I am located in Florida.

Just curious how your guys maintain and repair your ZR-1?

Thanks

FL KEYS ON

Depends what the case is though, but I would really try my best not to take it to the chevy dealer. The ZR-1 is pretty much a DIY car for most things. Lots of information on the web to maintain these yourself.

For anything really major: South Georgia Corvette's Aaron Scott (Thomasville, Ga) is the closest LT5 builder I'm aware of to FL, but do not see the website operational anymore. Perhaps someone else can chime in to see if that option is still there

FASTAZU

If you need to have someone do the work you may want to contact White Racing in Tampa, I know Curt has had a few just not sure if he does any work on them.

ZR-71

If you are capable of some basic mechanical skills, you can take care of most issues with your car with some questions and tips here or on the ZR-1 net site.

Billy Bo Bass

Another point is vehicle history, timely repairs, preventive maintenance, etc.

Thanks

Paul Workman

One needs to have some basic tools, a digital volt meter, maybe a scanner, and definitely an FSM. Armed with that, you'll be in very good shape.

As for routine maintenance, MOST of the issues you'll run across can be narrowed down to injectors, vacuum leak, coil(s), and starter. The LT5 is bullet proof, so if it hasn't been damaged you're probably golden!

JThomas

My local Chevrolet Dealer has a technician that learned a lot, while working on my '92 ZR-1. He was the only one that works on the 2-3 ZR-1's in my area. Otherwise load it up on a trailer and visit Marc, and spend the weekend in Chicago. I've done that before.

Billy Bo Bass

My ZR-1 Buddy recommended these guys .......

www.EismannsCorvetteCenter.com

Anyone dealt with this Shop?

Graybeard ZR1

Hey Billy- Yes, they are here in Jupiter. A very top-end shop, with prices to match. Kent is a long time Corvette guy, and dependable. They maintained some of the fastest ZR-1's in the south when they were rich guys toys.
They maintained my car when I first got it 20 years ago, and did some of the mods. But they are not tuners, no dyno, just repair and maintenance. Just expect to pay top dollar.

P.S. Where you at?

PM me for a more detailed opinion.

xlr8nflorida

If you are in Clearwater , you need to call this guy:

John - 727-481-3322


Been working on Corvettes for 30+ years, LT-5 training. Honest careful fantastic mechanic.

Billy Bo Bass

I'm in Pompano Beach / Ft. Liqourdale.

spartangreek

finding a competent maintenance person for the LT5 seems to me to be the major hurdle for buying one of these fantastic C4's! I have contemplated buying a ZR1 over the years but have always shied away due to no available trained technicians to service and repair them. The few that are doing it make it a geographical nightmare for most of us to get a vehicle to them as they are usually quite far away. I used to work on my old pre 1970 cars and did a lot of mechanic work back in the day. Now I am 69 years old, in great health (thankfully) but the newer cars are much too complex for me and I don't have the gumption to begin doing my own repairs other than a few very basic things. The LT5 is much too much for me to do on my own so where does that leave me?......This is a great time to buy an LT5 as they are a super bargain. Jalopnicks put them as #5 in the top 10 vehicles that are ready to explode in price soon. Just saw a beautiful '90 ZR1 with 30k miles for $16,000....unbelievable! If I could take these to any chevy dealer and get good service/repairs I would buy one for sure.

Rkreigh

also Aaron Scott at SGC just a few miles north of Tampa in Thomasville GA

too many folks "fear" the LT5. it's a very basic DOHC

you want complicated, fix an Audi, Merc or Bimmer

they are WAY more complex than the LT5

the ZR-1 net registry is another great tool to find folks in your area to help.

start a "wazoo" club in your area, and you'll find quite a few folks willing to help because the car is a special beast and the ZR-1 community is a pretty tight knit bunch!!!