Batmobile
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Hope this helps anyone who comes across the same project, for ease and reference.
After purchasing a '13 Porsche Panamera GTS, it became my daily driver and it was time for the XLR-V to receive long due treatment and pampering.
Took it to my trusty corvette mechanic, who's worked on another XLR before and know their C5-C6 cars in and out.
The plan was to refresh the car mechanically and switch old gaskets and clean up the bay area. So a list started to form!
- Valve cover gaskets
- Supercharger gaskets
- Engine mounts
- Toelinks
- Radiator
- A/C compressor
- A/C, SC, Water pump belts
Here are part numbers which fit my 2007 XLR-V.
This will conclude the major mechanical parts needed.
Moving forward, need to do some cosmetic changes/fixes as well.
- Rear view mirror (aftermarket or OEM undecided). (15218748)
- Driver's side mirror, W/PWR fold (15225052)
- Upper door hinge, Driver side (15925761) since the door is leaning down.
Other fixes:
- Align passenger fender.
- Remove the emptied catalytic converters and replace with straight pipe.
- Remove mid resonators and replace with X-pipe.
- Get a better tune.
Cosmetics:
- Treat, cut and polish OEM paint.
- Install a vinyl wrap. (Teckwrap hornet Yellow, or Vivvid Piano Black)
During the hunt for parts, I couldn't find 3 discontinued parts:
Thankfully a Dubai parts distributor carried the rear rubber seal (12584008), however I still cannot find the front seal duct nor the PCV tube... Hopefully universal parts can be retro-fitted in place.
After purchasing a '13 Porsche Panamera GTS, it became my daily driver and it was time for the XLR-V to receive long due treatment and pampering.
Took it to my trusty corvette mechanic, who's worked on another XLR before and know their C5-C6 cars in and out.
The plan was to refresh the car mechanically and switch old gaskets and clean up the bay area. So a list started to form!
- Valve cover gaskets
- Supercharger gaskets
- Engine mounts
- Toelinks
- Radiator
- A/C compressor
- A/C, SC, Water pump belts
Here are part numbers which fit my 2007 XLR-V.
| # | Part | Part No. | Qty. |
| 1 | R, Valve Cover Gasket | 12576394 | 1 |
| 2 | L, Valve Cover Gasket | 12576395 | 1 |
| 3 | Spark Plug Tube Seal | 12576396 | 8 |
| 4 | S/C Gasket | 12590737 | 2 |
| 5 | Water Outlet Gasket | 12590862 | 2 |
| 6 | Tube Assembly-PCV | 12581956 | 1 |
| 7 | Front duct rubber intake | 15804964 | 1 |
| 8 | Supercharger Belt | 12599847 | 1 |
| 9 | Water pump /alternator Belt | 12578061 | 1 |
| 10 | A/C belt | 12599845 | 1 |
| 11 | Rear rubber seal for S/C intake | 12584008 | 1 |
| 12 | Spark plugs | 12592619 | 8 |
This will conclude the major mechanical parts needed.
Moving forward, need to do some cosmetic changes/fixes as well.
- Rear view mirror (aftermarket or OEM undecided). (15218748)
- Driver's side mirror, W/PWR fold (15225052)
- Upper door hinge, Driver side (15925761) since the door is leaning down.
Other fixes:
- Align passenger fender.
- Remove the emptied catalytic converters and replace with straight pipe.
- Remove mid resonators and replace with X-pipe.
- Get a better tune.
Cosmetics:
- Treat, cut and polish OEM paint.
- Install a vinyl wrap. (Teckwrap hornet Yellow, or Vivvid Piano Black)
During the hunt for parts, I couldn't find 3 discontinued parts:
| Tube Assembly-PCV | 12581956 |
| Front duct rubber intake | 15804964 |
| Rear rubber seal for S/C intake | 12584008 |
Thankfully a Dubai parts distributor carried the rear rubber seal (12584008), however I still cannot find the front seal duct nor the PCV tube... Hopefully universal parts can be retro-fitted in place.
