My Money Pit - part 2 (next time do it right the first time)
02-24-2011, 12:40 PM
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Yeah, it's not just clamping on the spline, it goes through a groove to lock it in place. If you don't notice as you're putting it in, I could see how it'd get frustrating.
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02-24-2011, 11:38 PM
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Anyone have an easy way to remove the power steering pump bracket attached to the block? There are 3 bolts. 2 are no problem, one is almost completely blocked by the PS pump pivot bolt hole.
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03-01-2011, 06:56 PM
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Finally got the replacement hardware for the brakes.
I also painted my vlave cover with VHT Wrinkle. I've let it dry for 24 hours and put it in my oven for a while. The paint still feels soft to me. Is this going to ever cure?
I also painted my vlave cover with VHT Wrinkle. I've let it dry for 24 hours and put it in my oven for a while. The paint still feels soft to me. Is this going to ever cure?
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03-01-2011, 09:03 PM
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Best to measure from the tip of the inner tie rod to the clamp on the bellows boot at the rack. Get both sides even and make sure you have the steering wheel centered or you'll pop your airbag clockspring.
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03-02-2011, 05:58 PM
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I wasn't sure if that would be the case or not. Hopefully it is centered properly. The rack seems to be centered fine as the wheel ends up in the same mirrored position in both directions.
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03-04-2011, 12:54 AM
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Got some pics of my completed scrap metal.
I went to the local Fast and Furious race shop for some brake fluid today. While there I inquired about the TiAL MVS wastegate. I said I wanted one but I balked when he said they were $350. He said he had 30 in stock and haven't been selling so I made an offer and scored one for $240.
USPS is failing but hopefully I'll have everything for Race Wars.
I went to the local Fast and Furious race shop for some brake fluid today. While there I inquired about the TiAL MVS wastegate. I said I wanted one but I balked when he said they were $350. He said he had 30 in stock and haven't been selling so I made an offer and scored one for $240.
USPS is failing but hopefully I'll have everything for Race Wars.
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03-04-2011, 03:27 AM
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I used the oven for about 20 minutes, but the fumes were killing me. It is starting to get a bit harder. It doesn't look anything like the results i've seen in google. It looks more like a *******. I might just get it powder coated eventually.
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03-04-2011, 09:55 AM
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No, it was all there. I was so excited when I picked them up I did it in a rush. I messed the first few threads up on one bolt and couldn't find a die to correct them. I just bought a new set off Ocean since I couldn't find this size in 10.9' anywhere locally.
I used the oven for about 20 minutes, but the fumes were killing me. It is starting to get a bit harder. It doesn't look anything like the results i've seen in google. It looks more like a *******. I might just get it powder coated eventually.
I used the oven for about 20 minutes, but the fumes were killing me. It is starting to get a bit harder. It doesn't look anything like the results i've seen in google. It looks more like a *******. I might just get it powder coated eventually.
The nice part is I can scrub it with a degreaser and a course pad without causing any harm - it looks brand new 8 years later.
-Zach
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