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Teakwo23 · 07-25-2017, 06:54 PM

Keep it off. Heat stays under that thing.

silversleeper · 07-25-2017, 10:51 PM

Must have the GM removal tool and TIS computer diagnostic system.

A picture might help you see where to pull on. Those silver studs with a ball on the end fit into a rubber grommet on the underside of the cover. Simply gently pull up where they are and slide it towards the front after they are all released. While you have it off, rotate the coolant fill to face up like in the picture, put a rag under it to retain the clip you slide out with a small screwdriver to release the cap that is pushed in with o-rings on it. Fill it to near the top with orange dexcool anitfreeze, recap and recheck to see if it is full after a short engine run a few times. Or buy the GM coolant vacuum refill tool machine.

keywords: LSA engine cover removal, ZL1 LSA engine picture, 1.9 LSA supercharger, LSA coolant refill cap

Rusty35 · 07-26-2017, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by HDRDTD

It's amazing how out of all the reponses, the OP only got two? actual answers.

He only needed one, after that there was nothing left but alternative ideas.

JB'sZL1 · 07-26-2017, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty35

He only needed one, after that there was nothing left but alternative ideas.

Perhaps because it was miscalled an "engine cover." It is not an engine cover at all...it covers only the sc.

Sven59 · 07-26-2017, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by silversleeper

Must have the GM removal tool and TIS computer diagnostic system.

A picture might help you see where to pull on. Those silver studs with a ball on the end fit into a rubber grommet on the underside of the cover. Simply gently pull up where they are and slide it towards the front after they are all released. While you have it off, rotate the coolant fill to face up like in the picture, put a rag under it to retain the clip you slide out with a small screwdriver to release the cap that is pushed in with o-rings on it. Fill it to near the top with orange dexcool anitfreeze, recap and recheck to see if it is full after a short engine run a few times. Or buy the GM coolant vacuum refill tool machine.

keywords: LSA engine cover removal, ZL1 LSA engine picture, 1.9 LSA supercharger, LSA coolant refill cap

I think the OP probably figured it out by now.

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jrhagen · 07-26-2017, 01:00 PM

Grip it and rip it.

ZL1ster · 07-26-2017, 09:43 PM

OMG...
Tangled web of lies --

1st: Pop the trunk to release your trunk monkey
2nd: Point at the thingy and give detailed, clear, concise instructions to remove the thingy - cover thing (very important).
3rd: Pop a cold one and observe, and pop another cold one. Shortly there after, should be ready for another one and eat pizza ... what was the question?

silversleeper · 07-27-2017, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ZL1ster

OMG...
Tangled web of lies --

1st: Pop the trunk to release your trunk monkey
2nd: Point at the thingy and give detailed, clear, concise instructions to remove the thingy - cover thing (very important).
3rd: Pop a cold one and observe, and pop another cold one. Shortly there after, should be ready for another one and eat pizza ... what was the question?

Does he need the special GM removal tool or can he use the tire iron he is equipped with?

danvillekidd · 07-28-2017, 08:56 AM

"While you have it off, rotate the coolant fill to face up like in the picture, put a rag under it to retain the clip you slide out with a small screwdriver to release the cap that is pushed in with o-rings on it."

Just an FYI, you dont have to remove the clip to get the cap off. The cap has provisions on it that will open the clip when the cap is turned to the correct orientation. Then just remove the cap.

07-25-2017, 06:54 PM	#29
Teakwo23 Drives: 2014 ZL1 M6 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Dunedin, FL Posts: 99	Keep it off. Heat stays under that thing. __________________ The Widow Maker 2014 ZL1, M6 Kooks LTs, Air Raid CAI, 2.55 upper pulley, D3 reservoir, Elite catch can, ID 850s, flex fuel, DMS auxiliary fuel pump, fasterproms tune

07-25-2017, 10:51 PM	#30
silversleeper Big Crow Drives: '13 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: California Posts: 1,489	Must have the GM removal tool and TIS computer diagnostic system. A picture might help you see where to pull on. Those silver studs with a ball on the end fit into a rubber grommet on the underside of the cover. Simply gently pull up where they are and slide it towards the front after they are all released. While you have it off, rotate the coolant fill to face up like in the picture, put a rag under it to retain the clip you slide out with a small screwdriver to release the cap that is pushed in with o-rings on it. Fill it to near the top with orange dexcool anitfreeze, recap and recheck to see if it is full after a short engine run a few times. Or buy the GM coolant vacuum refill tool machine. keywords: LSA engine cover removal, ZL1 LSA engine picture, 1.9 LSA supercharger, LSA coolant refill cap Attached Images Last edited by silversleeper; 07-25-2017 at 11:10 PM.

07-26-2017, 01:00 PM	#34
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	Grip it and rip it.

07-26-2017, 09:43 PM	#35
ZL1ster Drives: '13 ZL1 IOM M6 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: South Carolina Swamps y'all Posts: 211 View My Garage	OMG... Tangled web of lies -- 1st: Pop the trunk to release your trunk monkey 2nd: Point at the thingy and give detailed, clear, concise instructions to remove the thingy - cover thing (very important). 3rd: Pop a cold one and observe, and pop another cold one. Shortly there after, should be ready for another one and eat pizza ... what was the question?

07-28-2017, 08:56 AM	#37
danvillekidd 2013 ZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 m6 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Avondale AZ & Indy will always be home Posts: 870 View My Garage	"While you have it off, rotate the coolant fill to face up like in the picture, put a rag under it to retain the clip you slide out with a small screwdriver to release the cap that is pushed in with o-rings on it." Just an FYI, you dont have to remove the clip to get the cap off. The cap has provisions on it that will open the clip when the cap is turned to the correct orientation. Then just remove the cap.