High Mileage Maintenance
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High Mileage Maintenance
Just got my first Z06 2003 (169k Miles), I just ordered, new plugs, wires, coolant hoses, will getting clutch, flywheel, and all fluids done done (trans, rear). Anything else I need to do or replace. Will do shocks. Past owner just did oil changes and drove it.
Thanks
Robert
Thanks
Robert
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Robert
Heres my list:
Remote bleeder hose for the clutch slave
Torque Tube couplers
Check engine mounts for being broken.
Power Steering fluid change
New DEXCOOL Coolant
Fuel Filter
Brake Fluid Flush
Clean the AC Condenser and radiator fins with garden hose (back flush the sane /dirt out) and clean the one inch space between the two.
Clean MAF and Throttle Body throttle blade.
Check the PCV valve rubber coupler for rot and damage.
Bill
Heres my list:
Remote bleeder hose for the clutch slave
Torque Tube couplers
Check engine mounts for being broken.
Power Steering fluid change
New DEXCOOL Coolant
Fuel Filter
Brake Fluid Flush
Clean the AC Condenser and radiator fins with garden hose (back flush the sane /dirt out) and clean the one inch space between the two.
Clean MAF and Throttle Body throttle blade.
Check the PCV valve rubber coupler for rot and damage.
Bill
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From: Anthony TX
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St. Jude Donor '08
ZO6 has a very simple PCV system valve and hose:
The rubber boot that connects the PCV to the manifold is where they normaly rot.
Here is a NON ZO6 PCV system. Completely different and the Y section behind the intake can and do split and leak air into the intake manifold.
The rubber boot that connects the PCV to the manifold is where they normaly rot.
Here is a NON ZO6 PCV system. Completely different and the Y section behind the intake can and do split and leak air into the intake manifold.
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From: Anthony TX
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St. Jude Donor '08
WOOPS,, forgot ONE THING!!!!
The Three Volume set of service manuals so you can do the work YOUR SELF!
BC
The Three Volume set of service manuals so you can do the work YOUR SELF!
BC
Last edited by Bill Curlee; May 5, 2014 at 11:13 PM.
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YES.. Most things can be obtained from your LOCAL parts store..
For the DEALER specific parts,, Contact:
Gene Culley or Patrick
www.gmpartshouse.com
Great service and prices compared to the local STEALERSHIPS
For the DEALER specific parts,, Contact:
Gene Culley or Patrick
www.gmpartshouse.com
Great service and prices compared to the local STEALERSHIPS
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you can usually get better prices from gm parts direct or scoggin dickey
not sure why people like gm parts house on here
do research on your clutch before you buy one. if you want to stay stock-ish the ls7 isn't much more money and it's a stronger clutch
scoggin dickey has a package with an aluminum ram flywheel for mid 5's. keeps the total package weight the same as the ls6 and shifts the weight a bit. flywheel is a bit lighter and the plate is a bit heavier
the iron wheel ls7 kit is pretty heavy, if you know how to heel/toe well it would probably bother you
not sure why people like gm parts house on here
do research on your clutch before you buy one. if you want to stay stock-ish the ls7 isn't much more money and it's a stronger clutch
scoggin dickey has a package with an aluminum ram flywheel for mid 5's. keeps the total package weight the same as the ls6 and shifts the weight a bit. flywheel is a bit lighter and the plate is a bit heavier
the iron wheel ls7 kit is pretty heavy, if you know how to heel/toe well it would probably bother you
Last edited by racebum; May 6, 2014 at 12:50 AM.