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94ZR2CAN · 11-12-2009, 11:25 PM

Hi
I'm about to buy a 94 ZR2
info here
http://canadianautosalestc.cms.deale...b73e37ac c014
Is there any thing I should be aware of?
Problems
Recalls
Weak points???????????

I've had Toyotas in the past and am not sure of GM's

I'm located in Ontario Canada

Thanks in advance

**Br&on's Z** · 11-13-2009, 12:16 AM

Yea beware of those hideous headlight covers and steering wheel. HAHA No I'm just kidding. Watch out for fuel pumps, wheel bearings, and lower intake manifold gaskets. Other than that the 4wd actuator things are kind of weak.

donaldps10 · 11-13-2009, 01:17 AM

thats pretty much about it...

looks good! Black ZR2 Nomas FTW!!!

**Br&on's Z** · 11-13-2009, 10:12 AM

Also if it's the fuel spider, they go out too sometimes. How many miles does that translate into? Just curious because these motors will last forever if you take care of them.

94ZR2CAN · 11-13-2009, 05:26 PM

Thanks...............
Does the VIN confirm it is a ZR2?
About 97000 miles
The dear has to do some work on it yet, new brakes, manifold,clutch(I am assuming in the transfer case), 4 Low would not engage.
Headlight covers are already gone........................

**Br&on's Z** · 11-14-2009, 12:20 AM

Check out the thread Do I have a ZR2 or something like that, it's a sticky, and it will tell you numerous ways to tell if it is a z or not.

Tyhuck · 11-14-2009, 11:29 AM

Check the HVAC system as well. Sometimes the transfer case switch goes out and can ruin your A/C actuators. You may not use your A/C, but it will also affect how your vents blow.

Matt96Dime · 11-14-2009, 11:35 AM

welcome

94ZR2CAN · 11-14-2009, 11:55 PM

Thanks everyone..............
Just a few questions if you don't mind..............
I still don't have the truck, dealer still has some things to do to it so I can't verify if it is a ZR2, but I will.
Are the hubs locked all the time?
I'm use to manual hubs (83 and 85 Toyota SR5) as well as a manual transfer.
How does the transfer mess the A/C???????????? Yes it blows cold an I will use it up here in the frozen tundra.............once my igloo melts

Also does any one have a stock 94 steering wheel, radio, and antenna for sale

donaldps10 · 11-15-2009, 01:42 AM

the front differential has a cable running to it that is pulled by a vaccume actuator that is linked with your vaccume system. your AC uses the vaccume system to switch the vets from floor to face, etc...

the vaccume lines go in the T-case as well and it uses it as well.

the cable in the differential when pulled enagaes the front diff.

so when you push the button the front diff is engaged and the T-case is as well.

Tyhuck · 11-15-2009, 11:38 AM

To expand on what Donald said, the transfer case switch can allow fluid to pass through the vaccum lines sometimes and it will end up in the 4wd actuator and in the A/C vac lines. either place, it will eat the actuators. If that happens, unless you engine is producing full vaccum, like at idle, it will allow outside air to pass through the vents. That means no matter how hot the heater is, you wont feel anything but the outdoor temperature unless you let off the throttle. Check behind the glove box and see if there is any trans fluid in any of the vaccum line back there. If so, check the vents to make sure that it actually changes when you move the vent controls. Mine does that but in East Texas, I can handle it because the temps are fairly mild in winter (rarely below 30F), but if it stays below freezing you may want to have that checked. As far as I know its got nothing to do with engine performance, just personal comfort.

As far as the hubs locking, they will only lock when the the transfer case is engaged and the vaccum is directed to the front diff actuator. Its all routed through the T-case so all you have to do is push the button. I know how you feel coming from the Yota, because I had a 95 Tacoma before my S10. The ADD of the S10 makes it more convinient going through the tight turns on my deer lease because the front end unlocks with the push of a button.

11-12-2009, 11:25 PM	#1
94ZR2CAN Registered User Age: 35 Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 25 Location: User is: OffLine	Newbie Hi I'm about to buy a 94 ZR2 info here http://canadianautosalestc.cms.deale...b73e37ac c014 Is there any thing I should be aware of? Problems Recalls Weak points??????????? I've had Toyotas in the past and am not sure of GM's I'm located in Ontario Canada Thanks in advance
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11-13-2009, 12:16 AM	#2
Br&on's Z Rollin' 32's! Age: 18 Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,227 Location: Gate City, VA User is: OffLine	Re: Newbie Yea beware of those hideous headlight covers and steering wheel. HAHA No I'm just kidding. Watch out for fuel pumps, wheel bearings, and lower intake manifold gaskets. Other than that the 4wd actuator things are kind of weak.
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11-13-2009, 01:17 AM	#3
donaldps10 bags=fags Age: 23 Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 413 Location: Dallas, TX User is: OffLine	Re: Newbie thats pretty much about it... looks good! Black ZR2 Nomas FTW!!!
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11-13-2009, 10:12 AM	#4
Br&on's Z Rollin' 32's! Age: 18 Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,227 Location: Gate City, VA User is: OffLine	Re: Newbie Also if it's the fuel spider, they go out too sometimes. How many miles does that translate into? Just curious because these motors will last forever if you take care of them.
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11-13-2009, 05:26 PM	#5
94ZR2CAN Registered User Age: 35 Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 25 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Newbie Thanks............... Does the VIN confirm it is a ZR2? About 97000 miles The dear has to do some work on it yet, new brakes, manifold,clutch(I am assuming in the transfer case), 4 Low would not engage. Headlight covers are already gone........................
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11-14-2009, 12:20 AM	#6
Br&on's Z Rollin' 32's! Age: 18 Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,227 Location: Gate City, VA User is: OffLine	Re: Newbie Check out the thread Do I have a ZR2 or something like that, it's a sticky, and it will tell you numerous ways to tell if it is a z or not.
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11-14-2009, 11:29 AM	#7
Tyhuck Game Pop. Control Agent Age: 25 Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 597 Location: East, TX User is: OffLine	Re: Newbie Check the HVAC system as well. Sometimes the transfer case switch goes out and can ruin your A/C actuators. You may not use your A/C, but it will also affect how your vents blow.
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11-14-2009, 11:35 AM	#8
Matt96Dime Is ready for 2010 shows! Age: 24 Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,435 Location: speedway,Ind User is: OffLine	Re: Newbie welcome
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11-14-2009, 11:55 PM	#9
94ZR2CAN Registered User Age: 35 Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 25 Location: User is: OffLine	More stuff from a newbie............ Thanks everyone.............. Just a few questions if you don't mind.............. I still don't have the truck, dealer still has some things to do to it so I can't verify if it is a ZR2, but I will. Are the hubs locked all the time? I'm use to manual hubs (83 and 85 Toyota SR5) as well as a manual transfer. How does the transfer mess the A/C???????????? Yes it blows cold an I will use it up here in the frozen tundra.............once my igloo melts Also does any one have a stock 94 steering wheel, radio, and antenna for sale
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11-15-2009, 01:42 AM	#10
donaldps10 bags=fags Age: 23 Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 413 Location: Dallas, TX User is: OffLine	Re: Newbie the front differential has a cable running to it that is pulled by a vaccume actuator that is linked with your vaccume system. your AC uses the vaccume system to switch the vets from floor to face, etc... the vaccume lines go in the T-case as well and it uses it as well. the cable in the differential when pulled enagaes the front diff. so when you push the button the front diff is engaged and the T-case is as well.
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11-15-2009, 11:38 AM	#11
Tyhuck Game Pop. Control Agent Age: 25 Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 597 Location: East, TX User is: OffLine	Re: Newbie To expand on what Donald said, the transfer case switch can allow fluid to pass through the vaccum lines sometimes and it will end up in the 4wd actuator and in the A/C vac lines. either place, it will eat the actuators. If that happens, unless you engine is producing full vaccum, like at idle, it will allow outside air to pass through the vents. That means no matter how hot the heater is, you wont feel anything but the outdoor temperature unless you let off the throttle. Check behind the glove box and see if there is any trans fluid in any of the vaccum line back there. If so, check the vents to make sure that it actually changes when you move the vent controls. Mine does that but in East Texas, I can handle it because the temps are fairly mild in winter (rarely below 30F), but if it stays below freezing you may want to have that checked. As far as I know its got nothing to do with engine performance, just personal comfort. As far as the hubs locking, they will only lock when the the transfer case is engaged and the vaccum is directed to the front diff actuator. Its all routed through the T-case so all you have to do is push the button. I know how you feel coming from the Yota, because I had a 95 Tacoma before my S10. The ADD of the S10 makes it more convinient going through the tight turns on my deer lease because the front end unlocks with the push of a button.
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