HELP! Changing the WaterPump - Page 3 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Hammer · 01-24-2008

Mike,

If you haven't already, read all the way through this previous post. I think it will help a lot with the disassebly of the radiator and reassembly after you install the water pump.

http://zr1netregistry.com/forum/show...light=radiator

Good Luck, patience is a virtue. be sure to post with any problems or situations.

phrogs · 01-24-2008

you can pick up a helms manaul used for about $50 just get the red book for a 90 and it has all the LT5 stuff in it, You do not DO NOT need the LT5 supplement to complete this job.

I have worn out my shop manual so badly that I need a new one....

As far as completing this job my sawp ended up taking longer than I thought becuase I ended up cleaning every oil leak up and changing the coil packs, wires and the vacum lines all out while I was inder there. that was my first time under the plenum I have since rebuilt a LT5 fun stuff.

johnny

MikeG · 01-24-2008

Tom, thanks for the hints and helps! The pump was a "no show" today from fedex - so I wait. The rad is only a couple of years old (Ron Davis), so will check the hoses and such and replace as needed. This should be an interesting experience!

MikeG · 01-24-2008

John, just finished reading all the posts on the link you sent - I think I'm going to trade the ZR in for a Mustang! -- Just kidding - since it's still so cold and frozen I hav lots of time for this project - sould be able to get finished in time for Bowling Green - I hope!!!!!!

tomtom72 · 01-25-2008

Mike, since the rad in your car was switched out for a better one, most of the niggly details about getting the shroud out will proly have been addressed. Your shroud should be a snap to r & r. I'll bet those side 7(?) mm screws are addressed already!

I would be very interested in hearing your impressions of what you think of your rad's fit & install, how do you think it performs, and is it a dedicated manual trans rad, no auto trans cooler built in taking up valuable cooling space???

Also, if you intend to keep the car...I strongly urge you to do the air intake screen thing. Trust me it works in keeping all the junk out.

Oh, my reasoning on the oil cooler lines: the a/c lines are there too so why have all that unmovable stuff to manouver the shroud around. The oil line are a snap to r&r and don't make that bad of a mess....need some rags or let the car sit over night, I got nothing out of mine. Obviously the a/c lines are harder to r&r...unless ya have an a/c machine

Thanks Mike!

Tom

01-24-2008	#21
Hammer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ideho Posts: 2,647	Re: HELP! Changing the WaterPump Mike, If you haven't already, read all the way through this previous post. I think it will help a lot with the disassebly of the radiator and reassembly after you install the water pump. http://zr1netregistry.com/forum/show...light=radiator Good Luck, patience is a virtue. be sure to post with any problems or situations.

01-24-2008	#22
phrogs Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kalamazoo MI Posts: 1,763	Re: HELP! Changing the WaterPump you can pick up a helms manaul used for about $50 just get the red book for a 90 and it has all the LT5 stuff in it, You do not DO NOT need the LT5 supplement to complete this job. I have worn out my shop manual so badly that I need a new one.... As far as completing this job my sawp ended up taking longer than I thought becuase I ended up cleaning every oil leak up and changing the coil packs, wires and the vacum lines all out while I was inder there. that was my first time under the plenum I have since rebuilt a LT5 fun stuff. johnny __________________ JOHNNY P Currently own 90 ZR-1 #845 DRM 500 engine package 90 #226 Parts car Hit me up if you need anything.

01-24-2008	#23
MikeG Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 77	Re: HELP! Changing the WaterPump Tom, thanks for the hints and helps! The pump was a "no show" today from fedex - so I wait. The rad is only a couple of years old (Ron Davis), so will check the hoses and such and replace as needed. This should be an interesting experience!

01-24-2008	#24
MikeG Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 77	Re: HELP! Changing the WaterPump John, just finished reading all the posts on the link you sent - I think I'm going to trade the ZR in for a Mustang! -- Just kidding - since it's still so cold and frozen I hav lots of time for this project - sould be able to get finished in time for Bowling Green - I hope!!!!!!

01-25-2008	#25
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,609	Re: HELP! Changing the WaterPump Mike, since the rad in your car was switched out for a better one, most of the niggly details about getting the shroud out will proly have been addressed. Your shroud should be a snap to r & r. I'll bet those side 7(?) mm screws are addressed already! I would be very interested in hearing your impressions of what you think of your rad's fit & install, how do you think it performs, and is it a dedicated manual trans rad, no auto trans cooler built in taking up valuable cooling space??? Also, if you intend to keep the car...I strongly urge you to do the air intake screen thing. Trust me it works in keeping all the junk out. Oh, my reasoning on the oil cooler lines: the a/c lines are there too so why have all that unmovable stuff to manouver the shroud around. The oil line are a snap to r&r and don't make that bad of a mess....need some rags or let the car sit over night, I got nothing out of mine. Obviously the a/c lines are harder to r&r...unless ya have an a/c machine Thanks Mike! Tom __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member