gotta pull that plenum
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From: copperas cove, texas
gotta pull that plenum
Looks like the plenum is coming off to replace the starter
any adivce for a first timer that will make this a little less intimidating? I have the reference material but I know there has to be tricks to this thing..I did a search and came up blank...thanks
any adivce for a first timer that will make this a little less intimidating? I have the reference material but I know there has to be tricks to this thing..I did a search and came up blank...thanks
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Just follow along. You'll be fine. http://www.pnwzr1.net/LT5_tear_down.htm
Just make sure you drain enough coolant.
Added part two since you are looking for the starter.
http://www.pnwzr1.net/LT5_tear_down2.htm
Just make sure you drain enough coolant.
Added part two since you are looking for the starter.
http://www.pnwzr1.net/LT5_tear_down2.htm
Last edited by Jeffvette; May 1, 2006 at 08:26 PM.
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I recommend removing the throttle cables from the TB. It's sort of a PITA for the first time, but once you do it, its easy after that, and then your able to pull the plenum totally off the car and set it aside so you can work more easily.
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From: Cresson TX
Originally Posted by 427t-top
Its the starter I'm going for, I guess I'll be able to see it with the plenum off and that should be pretty straight forward?
You can't see the starter from there. Coil packs and such are in the way. You got to keep digging deeper
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Here are some other links for you to help out.
http://www.bcvettes.org/howto/zr-1/plenum/print.html
http://www.bcvettes.org/howto/zr-1/coil-pack/print.html
http://www.bcvettes.org/howto/zr-1/starter/print.html
Greg
http://www.bcvettes.org/howto/zr-1/plenum/print.html
http://www.bcvettes.org/howto/zr-1/coil-pack/print.html
http://www.bcvettes.org/howto/zr-1/starter/print.html
Greg
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Originally Posted by 427t-top
Its the starter I'm going for, I guess I'll be able to see it with the plenum off and that should be pretty straight forward?
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From: copperas cove, texas
thanks guys, I really appreciate it. It sure is intimidating looking. What would be a good source for gaskets, do they come in a kit? By the way, how much difference did the port and polish make? Was it worth it?
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Originally Posted by 427t-top
thanks guys, I really appreciate it. It sure is intimidating looking. What would be a good source for gaskets, do they come in a kit? By the way, how much difference did the port and polish make? Was it worth it?
Port/polish on the injectors/plenum can get you close to 400 rwhp. I'd say it is easily the best bang for the buck on the ZR-1. Get the gaskets from Kurt White.
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From: ontario Ontario
Originally Posted by DDSLT5
Who would have a ZR-1 without headers?
If you have the service books it will help immensely as you need to torque the bolts in sequence etc and different torque specs....having just completed mine but a few hours ago it was valuable for an amateur LT5 guy like me!
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From: copperas cove, texas
I have all the manuals, I read them and weep but I'm going to start on it this weekend and just take my time. No rush here, It'll be a good learning experience for me and I'm looking forward to having it on the road again. Who ports and polishs and what is the going rate?
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From: copperas cove, texas
Originally Posted by RedRiderZR1
Here are some other links for you to help out.
http://www.bcvettes.org/howto/zr-1/plenum/print.html
http://www.bcvettes.org/howto/zr-1/coil-pack/print.html
http://www.bcvettes.org/howto/zr-1/starter/print.html
Greg
http://www.bcvettes.org/howto/zr-1/plenum/print.html
http://www.bcvettes.org/howto/zr-1/coil-pack/print.html
http://www.bcvettes.org/howto/zr-1/starter/print.html
Greg
Headers, where are my headers 
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From: Farmington, UT
Originally Posted by 427t-top
I have all the manuals, I read them and weep but I'm going to start on it this weekend and just take my time. No rush here, It'll be a good learning experience for me and I'm looking forward to having it on the road again. Who ports and polishs and what is the going rate?
You should find somewhere in all of those links about the plenum pull that you can just drain enough coolant from the black tank with the radiator cap on it...that is the best way to drain enough coolant to remove the plenum...
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From: copperas cove, texas
Ok, finally got it off, took 45min to disassemble thanks to you guys and the photo directions. Thanks a million for the help. Now, the valley is full of oil, old and new. How do I start to identify where the oil is coming from? Is it normal for this much oil to be in the valley(1/2"), it is clean oil mostly. Crankcase breather? What do I do to stop it? I saw in the instructions how to add the drain, is this all thats recommended? Thanks again guys, you're help has been invaluable..
Roy
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