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Why a knowledgeable mechanic is key on our LT5s....
https://m.ebay.com/itm/1990-Chevrole...cAAOSwGwlaJNpz
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Sparks, NV
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Re: Why a knowledgeable mechanic is key on our LT5s....
Saw that, very sad... strange that someone would put a lot of work into the car, then take it to Jiffy lube for an oil change and not check the oil level afterwards. Looks like a nice project car for someone at the right price.
It will be interesting to see what it goes for in the end. H 
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Re: Why a knowledgeable mechanic is key on our LT5s....
I too thought the same thing. As much work as was put into this Z, kind of head scratching.....maybe he was in a hurry lol. But with that many miles being a one owner car, the owner had to of know better. But I agree, hope it finds a great home. As we all know, the potential is there in spades.
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 Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Texas
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Re: Why a knowledgeable mechanic is key on our LT5s....
Would being 3 quarts low really have that kind of impact? Maybe there was a secondary issue?
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Re: Why a knowledgeable mechanic is key on our LT5s....
There would other issues and you would have wonder about the cams in the heads
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Re: Why a knowledgeable mechanic is key on our LT5s....
Seems odd that 3 quarts low out of 12 would cost you an engine. Something else is going on here.
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Re: Why a knowledgeable mechanic is key on our LT5s....
I'd agree; there is much more going on. Typical oil change protocol is to double check oil pressure after the change. You also think that the owner would keep and eye on the gauges?
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Join Date: Feb 2016
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Re: Why a knowledgeable mechanic is key on our LT5s....
Is a 200,000 mile LT5 uncommon? I would personally think it would be very common if properly maintained.... I'd love to see someone open it up to see the internals.
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Join Date: Jun 2006
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Re: Why a knowledgeable mechanic is key on our LT5s....
While the body and interior look decent, under the hood looks pretty rough. Certainly not the same level of care. I agree more than meets the eye here. Still, with the spare short block it’s a project car at the right price.
Looks like another Z parked next to it. H
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Re: Why a knowledgeable mechanic is key on our LT5s....
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