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Steve@HPE · 07-11-2012, 07:19 PM

If anyone has actually change the pulley on a ZL1 I'd appreciate some advice. My understanding is the SC has to be loosened from the engine and tilted upward so the snout can be removed. Problem I'm having is there are 2+ bolts at the rear of the SC cover that are IMPOSSIBLE to reach.

Is there a way to remove the snout without loosening the SC?

Thanks in advance!

Supercharged SS · 07-11-2012, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve@HPE

If anyone has actually change the pulley on a ZL1 I'd appreciate some advice. My understanding is the SC has to be loosened from the engine and tilted upward so the snout can be removed. Problem I'm having is there are 2+ bolts at the rear of the SC cover that are IMPOSSIBLE to reach.

Is there a way to remove the snout without loosening the SC?

Thanks in advance!

Sawzall....

I can't afford a ZL1 so I'm of no use to you. Sorry

Your welcome!

Steve@HPE · 07-11-2012, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Supercharged SS

Sawzall....

I can't afford a ZL1 so I'm of no use to you. Sorry

Your welcome!

LOL! Hands are scratched and bloody, but I got it finally. Basically you have to be Houdini and use 1/4" swivels to reach those rear bolts.

Rcfiddy1 · 07-11-2012, 10:25 PM

Thats the reason I didn't buy a ZL1..

Yea, that and no money....

Steve@HPE · 07-11-2012, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Rcfiddy1

Thats the reason I didn't buy a ZL1..

Yea, that and no money....

LOL! Had I known it would take 4 hours to change the pulley I wouldn't have bought one either.

Steve@HPE · 07-11-2012, 10:40 PM

ZL1terminator · 11-03-2012, 11:37 PM

Ummm I was told I had to drop the engine a few inches, sure ya got the bolts off, did you happen to get them back on? Cause I don't know anyone with hands that small or skinny to reach. I need to remove mine as well, would like some more info, honestly id rather just do the crank for the extra boost, wayyyy easier to get what I want to achieve as far as mods as power, just want that Ugly isolator coupling/marble rattler gone and swapped out :-(, any more input people?

Thanks a million in advance!

Jessika · 11-04-2012, 01:02 AM

We have done a few snout changes on ZR1s, let me know if you need any more help.

simon.w · 11-04-2012, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve@HPE

Look at the small collection of oil sitting on the intake and the discoloration caused by oil on the intake ports ... Seems like the Zl1 could do with a RX Monster catch can too!

Oxtar41 · 11-04-2012, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by simon.w

Look at the small collection of oil sitting on the intake and the discoloration caused by oil on the intake ports ... Seems like the Zl1 could do with a RX Monster catch can too!

I was just gonna comment, that thing needs a catch can badly!

11-05-2012, 09:24 PM

I think Steve and I could work something out... A CGM car I know is in need of some vents

I've done a bunch of ZL1/CTSV/LSA/LS9 work, let us know if you need anything.

BLACK10 · 11-06-2012, 09:36 AM

yes, lower the front cradle. then you will be able to access the rear bolts. you will also have to loosen the bolts on the manifold also to be able to get the front snout off.

07-11-2012, 07:19 PM	#1
Steve@HPE Drives: 2014 SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: North East Florida Posts: 560	Advice/help changing ZL1 SC pulley If anyone has actually change the pulley on a ZL1 I'd appreciate some advice. My understanding is the SC has to be loosened from the engine and tilted upward so the snout can be removed. Problem I'm having is there are 2+ bolts at the rear of the SC cover that are IMPOSSIBLE to reach. Is there a way to remove the snout without loosening the SC? Thanks in advance!

07-11-2012, 10:25 PM	#4
Rcfiddy1 Sold car... Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2SS/RS #37115 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manalapan, New Jersey Posts: 2,019 View My Garage	Thats the reason I didn't buy a ZL1.. Yea, that and no money.... __________________ Build Thread ECS Novi 1500 Supercharged, LS3 conversion, Small blower cam, Alky Meth injection, 3:45 rear, BMR Suspension parts, 1LE Sways, Billy Boat ZL1 dual mode exhaust.

11-03-2012, 11:37 PM	#7
ZL1terminator Drives: Pearl white, 2010 Premium GTR Join Date: May 2012 Location: Alberta Posts: 103 View My Garage	Ummm I was told I had to drop the engine a few inches, sure ya got the bolts off, did you happen to get them back on? Cause I don't know anyone with hands that small or skinny to reach. I need to remove mine as well, would like some more info, honestly id rather just do the crank for the extra boost, wayyyy easier to get what I want to achieve as far as mods as power, just want that Ugly isolator coupling/marble rattler gone and swapped out :-(, any more input people? Thanks a million in advance! Last edited by ZL1terminator; 11-04-2012 at 01:01 AM. Reason: Dang iPhone auto spells

07-11-2012, 10:40 PM	#6
Steve@HPE Drives: 2014 SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: North East Florida Posts: 560

11-04-2012, 01:02 AM	#8
Jessika Account Suspended Drives: Anything Blown Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,194	We have done a few snout changes on ZR1s, let me know if you need any more help.

11-05-2012, 09:24 PM	#11
Matt @ RX Guest Posts: n/a View My Garage	I think Steve and I could work something out... A CGM car I know is in need of some vents I've done a bunch of ZL1/CTSV/LSA/LS9 work, let us know if you need anything.

11-06-2012, 09:36 AM	#12
BLACK10 Drives: 2010 CAMARO. 10.04@133mph, 1.4 60' Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 4,585	yes, lower the front cradle. then you will be able to access the rear bolts. you will also have to loosen the bolts on the manifold also to be able to get the front snout off.