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1991 ZR1 w 75k miles.
I have the start of a very small oil drip.
I was using mobil 1 (10quarts). Should I change
I like the bosch filter
what are the torque specs for the oil drain plug
what are the torque specs for lug nuts
what is recommended for coolant (I think I remember 50% distilled and something else, I'm about the pull the rad and clean it and just want to make sure im putting the right coolant in it for Florida weather)

thanks in advance, you guys on this forum have been great. Without you Id be much poorer and have a poorly running car.

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Fix it :D


Yes, you should change your oil. Amsoil is now the oil of choice for the ZR-1. Bosch filter is fine.


38ftlbs


100 ftlbs


Any coolant meeting the 1825M spec for GM. Do not use any of the "fits all coolant" brands. Napa carries the green stuff that is correct. It comes in a blue container.

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thanks Jeff,
Should I mix it 50/50 with the distilled???

How many quarts of oil??

How much coolant or coolant H2O mix??

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I run more water than coolant. Coolant does not have the same cooling capacity as water.

On an oil change you should add 8-9 qts.

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Jeff's right, water does a much better job of dissipating heat than coolant. In summer time i tell my customers to go 70/30-80/20 water/coolant ratio. But not at the race track...water only!

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Coolant is a bitch to clean off the track. Not many happy people when you blow a hose or stuff it into the wall.

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Hi guys....
Another of my thousand questions:
Which is the best complete manual for Zr-1?And where i can buy it?
I'll like to buy a technical manual where i can find all the spec for lt5, with the right torque for all nuts and screw (the most important)??
Thank you so much:handshak:

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You want to get in touch with Helms,they made the FSM for G.M.Dont be surprised when it arrives,this thing is about 5 inches thick.

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There's a web site where i can see it and know how much is it??
Thanks

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Go to http://www.helminc.com/helm/homepage...ls&FORM=MSNH11

The set (5 sets of documents and supplements) runs $105 plus about $16 S&H.

Coolant.... Texaco 'green stuff' also meets the 1825M spec Jeff noted

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I suspect if I stuffed my car into a wall, I'd be the one who was the most unhappy, regardless of coolant choice! :jawdrop:


FYI on the 1825-M spec. I believe Prestone's "all makes", and I think even Dex-Cool are listed as meeting that spec. But you don't want to use them.

You want a traditional silicated ethylene glycol coolant. If you have difficulty finding the right thing, GM and AC Delco still sell it. However, expect to pay through the nose. I seem to recall it being close to $30 for a gallon last time I bought one.

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Unfortunately the shipping costs are so much expensive for Italy...It's costs 105$+152$(shipping)+25$(Processing fee)+25% Italian fee.
Here in Italy is all taxed...also the air!!!!!!!:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

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Ouch...guess you will have to rely on us here in the US to provide you info...which is part of being in the brotherhood :handshak:

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Yes of course...And you are very kind people who help everybody!!!!!
As I have already written, here in Italy about nobody knows the Z...And for this i ask to you the help!!!!!:cheers:

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Max, I am heading to France in June for the 24 hours of Le Mans, I can bring a set of manuals with me, or I have a family member going to Northern Italy in September who can bring some manuals.


PM me.

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What is he going to do for 'You'? Nice Italian ladies around those parts :mrgreen:

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Jeff wants a whole new set of avatar shots. I believe he is willing to tutor any eager young lady on the correct kind of poses he desires.

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Ahahahahah...no, nobody girls for the moment!!!!:redface:
He is only available!!!!:cheers:

Max

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max,i have the 91 book set,brand new...pm me,and ill inquire about shipping to italy...what part of italy are you from?my wife is from campobasso
blackjack
91/1735

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Hi blackjack, nice to meet you!!!!
I'm from Arconate, a little country near Milan...i leave about 25 km to Malpensa airport...Blackjack, the shipping costs are so expensive!!!!Thanks however...My Z is a 1990,#1420.
I hope in Jeffvette aid!!!
Thanks at all guys!!!!
Max