lgaff

I was just wondering... when I worked on my 73 it was easy to do everything, my 87 vert was harder due to limited access to trans bolts, etc , 90 even less with the larger AC conden........looking at the ZR-1 I wonder how the he#$ you can tell where everything is(outside of the obvious; alt/wp, etc). With that said:

1)any must have tools
2)Outside of you guys, best reference material for doing repairs


Fortunately, the only thing my car needs is a header bolt reseal...also seeing some leaking from master cylinder cap.

I really go to know the L98 well after a rebuild on my old 87 and a top end job on the 90.....this however is like starting all over.

Thanks

Lgaff
1992 ZR-1
Watson headers/no cats
DRM 415HP package
Borla
4.09

94ZR1

Service Manual

lgaff

I have seen several service manuals, videos, a supplemental, and a few system specific....is there one that covers it all or is better. Are new copies available or do you have to pick up an old dealer copy.

Thanks
Lgaff

95ZR1#418

You need a set of the GM factory service manuals. The catalogue stores, like MAD have them. Video's are no good when your working on something and need to look a few things up fast while under the car. You can have a page of torgue specs in front of you using a simple book mark, not sure how long it would take to look up on a video?????

If you can find a set of used manuals for your year all the better but probably imposible to find, they usually go with the car.

Crabs

Helms manuals.
The best there is.

http://tinyurl.com/24lmrs

TomC
'90ZR1 #792

phrogs

The video is great for that visual how its done aspect.

As far as tools there are some specific tools you need when you get into retiming camshafts but you can get by with home made tools for this we have some inside creations that fix this problem.

While there are quite a few special tools the LT5 needs alot I do not have most are still available through kent moore tools but they are expensive very expensive.

as for the top end you can get by with standard tools that you used on the L98

Jeffvette

FSM, tools, tools and more tools.


Having the right and proper too for the job will make everything so much easier.


Did I mention tools!

A26B

Always handy to have;
(1) digital multi-meter
(2) vacuum tester/pump
(3) fuel pressure gauge
(4) good set of torx drivers, 1/4" & 3/8" drive

tomtom72

JMHO, all of the above!

I would only add a scan tool with the proper software packages for the various systems on the car....or at least the motor diagnostic software package.


Tom

jaymitchell01

You'd be surprised. Once you get the car up in the air and you get underneath it, everything is fairly straight forward. The hardest part of working on the car is everything in front of the motor. Between how tight it is in general, and the hood always in the way, it can definately be a PITA.

Are you referring to a HEADER bolt or HEAD bolt reseal?
Which master cylinder are you referring to? Clutch, brake?

The specific tools already mentioned is a good start. I also have about six jack stands, because getting the ZR1 off the ground can be a PITA without jack stands. Get the large heavy duty ones that will lift high enough off the ground for you to remove the tranny, that way you can get all the way underneath and work easily.

guinnessdood

A set of LONG torx bits in 3/8" are a MUST. Some like these...
They can be found on that one auction site that we no longer mention...

Zr1 Destroyer

Kinda like this one???

kalister1

What could you do with that LITTLE thing?