C5Z 'restoration' here
 

Hi all,

I picked up a non running 2002 C5Z last month, it's been a bit of a nightmare but it's fully running now and I'm just tying up the loose ends.

Picked up the car non running, crank but no start. Got is started with new Crank Sensor and new pigtail. Ran poorly and checked compression with 0psi on 2 cylinders. Pulled the heads and the valves were bent with moderate damage to piston. Got the heads rebuilt and cleaned up the pistons.

It runs strong now and im sorting all the other issues. Blown shocks, bad maf, hvac controller is dead. I'm about 80% done...

Here in Austin, TX.

Welcome to the forum and best of luck with the restoration.

Hello and welcome!

Hello and welcome to the forum!

Welcome aboard.

:cheers:

nice job getting the ca back up and running!! Shame someone would neglect such an amazing car. Do you have any pictures of the car to share?

Welcome and best of luck!

Just an update, it's not perfect but its on the road and reliable. Mods are next...
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...6988961d51.jpg
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...385a5b1208.jpg
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...4a45fc013c.jpg

Good luck.. post some pics when she's finished

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...1f2ebb52af.jpg

Looks great!

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on getting your C5Z up and running! :thumbs:
Sounds like it was beat to death by a prior owner. :nono: