93' Miata stolen and flipped build thread
#1003
Onward with the dash project.
Revlimiter hazard switch with black anodized faceplate installed
Coolant tank installed
Started the blower restore, it was pretty damn dirty
Blower fan before
after, mounted on the blower motor. Used the air compressor to blow all the shisa out of the motor itself and then a microfiber towel on my flathead and cleaned all the metal contact points and leads.
Foam was all rotted and missing in a lot of spots. Was barely sealing at all. I couldn't find a good foam to replace it with so I bought a 6mm thick yoga mat at Wal-mart for $8. As for the double take you just did on using a yoga mat....it makes a lot of sense. It is weatherproof, highly resistant to germs, doesn't get hard/corrode for a very very long time, and it is easy to work with. It also has an airtight seal, much better than foam could ever do. I also put a thin film of sealant around all the edges to make sure no chance of water getting into the mat was possible.
HVAC rod assembly taken apart and regreased
Metal bracket that is sandwiched between both sides of the plastic housing was quite rusty, so I sanded it all off and painted it.
Housings all cleaned up and reconditioned
Friction tape added to the wires to help with rattling
New foam tape to seal the "intake" portion of the blower that sits against the body
All assembled and installed with the new AC delete replacement pipe
On to the heater core.
Revlimiter hazard switch with black anodized faceplate installed
Coolant tank installed
Started the blower restore, it was pretty damn dirty
Blower fan before
after, mounted on the blower motor. Used the air compressor to blow all the shisa out of the motor itself and then a microfiber towel on my flathead and cleaned all the metal contact points and leads.
Foam was all rotted and missing in a lot of spots. Was barely sealing at all. I couldn't find a good foam to replace it with so I bought a 6mm thick yoga mat at Wal-mart for $8. As for the double take you just did on using a yoga mat....it makes a lot of sense. It is weatherproof, highly resistant to germs, doesn't get hard/corrode for a very very long time, and it is easy to work with. It also has an airtight seal, much better than foam could ever do. I also put a thin film of sealant around all the edges to make sure no chance of water getting into the mat was possible.
HVAC rod assembly taken apart and regreased
Metal bracket that is sandwiched between both sides of the plastic housing was quite rusty, so I sanded it all off and painted it.
Housings all cleaned up and reconditioned
Friction tape added to the wires to help with rattling
New foam tape to seal the "intake" portion of the blower that sits against the body
All assembled and installed with the new AC delete replacement pipe
On to the heater core.
Last edited by Jeffbucc; 01-31-2014 at 08:48 AM.
#1012
Been having a case of the lazies today so not much done other then tearing apart the heater core and cleaning all the old foam off of it, cleaning all the old grease and dirt, and getting it ready for new foam and reassembly.
Sprayed out all the old coolant and bent all the fins straight again.
ready for foam.
Sprayed out all the old coolant and bent all the fins straight again.
ready for foam.
#1014
Every time I think I'm done with the dirty work something else pops up that I didn't do. Can't wait to have all the cleaning and restoration part of this build done. It has been the thing that has slowed me to a halt the past week.
I was going to start the subframe reassembly but I ran out of Amsoil Dominator grease so I can't do the bushings till my order ships. Can't believe I went through a whole tube of it already.
#1017
Haha thanks, I'm guessing you considered this and then you were smart enough to stop and back away?
I am not so smart.
Took a lot of trial and error getting the fitment right so that everything opened and closed correctly. Amazing how complicated an HVAC system is. I can't even imagine how much harder more modern cars are.
Tracks all cleaned up and fresh grease applied. Stuck a tiny bit of friction tape under the metal arm after shaking it a bit and seeing how bad it would rattle with just me shaking it.
Another rattle spot on the heater core cover
More friction tape under the brass pipe brackets. The upper pipe bracket won't tighten enough to secure it properly. 3 layers of tape holds it down nice and snug.
Clean
New foam on the pipe brackets
Boom-shaka-laka
Thank GOD that project is over, that may have been the most tedious thing I've done besides the undercoating.
I am not so smart.
Took a lot of trial and error getting the fitment right so that everything opened and closed correctly. Amazing how complicated an HVAC system is. I can't even imagine how much harder more modern cars are.
Tracks all cleaned up and fresh grease applied. Stuck a tiny bit of friction tape under the metal arm after shaking it a bit and seeing how bad it would rattle with just me shaking it.
Another rattle spot on the heater core cover
More friction tape under the brass pipe brackets. The upper pipe bracket won't tighten enough to secure it properly. 3 layers of tape holds it down nice and snug.
Clean
New foam on the pipe brackets
Boom-shaka-laka
Thank GOD that project is over, that may have been the most tedious thing I've done besides the undercoating.
Last edited by Jeffbucc; 02-01-2014 at 06:59 AM.