New Member with 911 Carrera RallyCross Project
08-18-2013, 01:53 PM
#259
Set out to get the new shiny vinyl dirty at the Detroit RallyCross.
No mud but plenty of dust which is appropriate as we dusted the opposition, again.
We tried a GoPro for the first time at this event. Unfortunately we had lost the instructions so got plenty of video of Scott turning it off DOH! here's one iPhone launch Video we got as a backup.
Uh oh! found this on the trailer this morning. Doesn't smell like transmission fluid so must be oil. Doesn't really smell at all to be honest. Coming from the bell housing. Main seal? Is it called rear or front main seal on these?
I guess the engine is coming out this week
. Anyone want to help? What are the likely culprits? What "while you're in there's" should we do?
Brace yourselves for lots of pictures and even more questions.
No mud but plenty of dust which is appropriate as we dusted the opposition, again.
We tried a GoPro for the first time at this event. Unfortunately we had lost the instructions so got plenty of video of Scott turning it off DOH! here's one iPhone launch Video we got as a backup.
Uh oh! found this on the trailer this morning. Doesn't smell like transmission fluid so must be oil. Doesn't really smell at all to be honest. Coming from the bell housing. Main seal? Is it called rear or front main seal on these?
I guess the engine is coming out this week
. Anyone want to help? What are the likely culprits? What "while you're in there's" should we do?Brace yourselves for lots of pictures and even more questions.
08-21-2013, 09:32 AM
#260
Managed a little progress yesterday then someone came over to buy our Outback Rally Wagon so job stopped. It was late anyway.
Here's more pictures of the leak:
Drained the oil
Disconnected all this stuff: electrical connectors, fuel lines, vacuum line.
Disconnected the HT lead and found a cracked wire
Disconnected the oil lines except this one which would come apart. Any suggestions?
O2 sensor. Why is the stud not connected?
Was working on the main wiring connector but I may have broken it. Then the phone rang.
Here's more pictures of the leak:
Drained the oil
Disconnected all this stuff: electrical connectors, fuel lines, vacuum line.
Disconnected the HT lead and found a cracked wire
Disconnected the oil lines except this one which would come apart. Any suggestions?
O2 sensor. Why is the stud not connected?
Was working on the main wiring connector but I may have broken it. Then the phone rang.
08-21-2013, 10:51 AM
#261
Rennlist Member
There is the "triangle of death" up top, the main seal, and the oil cooler itself and/or oil cooler seals as usual culprits. Heat is your friend on the stuff that doesn't budge, in my opinion.
08-21-2013, 02:22 PM
#262
08-24-2013, 07:12 PM
#263
More engine removal progress.
Trying to remove stuff that's already removed. Where is this supposed to go?
Part of my problem working on this car is lack of familiarity, especially with electrical connectors. Case in point:
Apparently some people have struggled getting this through the bulkhead. I didn't have a problem though.
FAIL!
Not FAIL
Oops
OUT!
Trying to remove stuff that's already removed. Where is this supposed to go?
Part of my problem working on this car is lack of familiarity, especially with electrical connectors. Case in point:
Apparently some people have struggled getting this through the bulkhead. I didn't have a problem though.
FAIL!
Not FAIL
Oops
OUT!
08-25-2013, 10:34 AM
#265
08-27-2013, 10:13 AM
#266
Cleaned the engine and transmission some yesterday then started looking it over.
Missing screws:
Should this have a cover on it?
Transmission off
Yuk! lost of dust from rallycrosses.
Is this the stock clutch then?
Is this leak coming from the pressure sensor or the oil line?
More dirt
Not much clutch disc left
So, not sure where the leak is but leaning towards the crank seal.What do you think?
What's this on top of the transmission and why is it damp?
Today we start ordering parts.
Missing screws:
Should this have a cover on it?
Transmission off
Yuk! lost of dust from rallycrosses.
Is this the stock clutch then?
Is this leak coming from the pressure sensor or the oil line?
More dirt
Not much clutch disc left
So, not sure where the leak is but leaning towards the crank seal.What do you think?
What's this on top of the transmission and why is it damp?
Today we start ordering parts.
08-31-2013, 07:08 PM
#268
Started the refurb.
POR15 treatment on the worst of the tin ware.
New gasket for the crankcase breather cover.
New shift rod boot as we destroyed ours on the way out
new oil pressure switch.
New oil cooler seals.
New crankshaft seal.
Clutch and flywheel back in place. We only replaced the clutch disc as we will be using an uprated clutch once we move up a few classes next year perhaps. This will get us by for now especially as the old one was almost down to the rivets.
The old distributor cap, rotor arm and plugs don't look too bad but will be replaced never the less.
We are going to adjust the valves while the engine is out. Seems like a good idea. Set #1 cylinder to TDC.
Shouldn't this be a bit more to the right?
This is supposed to make things easier. I guess we'll find out tomorrow.
Would have adjusted the valves yesterday but got distracted by tryig to make the tow vehicle look like the race vehicle.
Two weeks till the next event. Still have:
valve adjustment
oil
trans fluid change
plug wires
cut air filter cover
attach transmission
replace fuel filter
install in car
Think we'll do it?
.
POR15 treatment on the worst of the tin ware.
New gasket for the crankcase breather cover.
New shift rod boot as we destroyed ours on the way out
new oil pressure switch.
New oil cooler seals.
New crankshaft seal.
Clutch and flywheel back in place. We only replaced the clutch disc as we will be using an uprated clutch once we move up a few classes next year perhaps. This will get us by for now especially as the old one was almost down to the rivets.
The old distributor cap, rotor arm and plugs don't look too bad but will be replaced never the less.
We are going to adjust the valves while the engine is out. Seems like a good idea. Set #1 cylinder to TDC.
Shouldn't this be a bit more to the right?
This is supposed to make things easier. I guess we'll find out tomorrow.
Would have adjusted the valves yesterday but got distracted by tryig to make the tow vehicle look like the race vehicle.
Two weeks till the next event. Still have:
valve adjustment
oil
trans fluid change
plug wires
cut air filter cover
attach transmission
replace fuel filter
install in car
Think we'll do it?
.
Last edited by team illuminata; 08-31-2013 at 07:25 PM.
09-02-2013, 04:36 PM
#270
Adjusting valves was pretty easy. I followed the engine rotation system for the first side then got fed up with that and just made sure each valve I adjusted was fully closed. Went a lot quicker then.
These came with the valve cover kit. Not sure where they go.
Scored some free OE plug leads in good shape.
Which meant a bit of rerouting
A spare air cleaner cover led to some experimenting.
Basically ready to go back in. Just a few details to take care of in the engine bay.
Aiming for wheels down by Thursday.
.
These came with the valve cover kit. Not sure where they go.
Scored some free OE plug leads in good shape.
Which meant a bit of rerouting
A spare air cleaner cover led to some experimenting.
Basically ready to go back in. Just a few details to take care of in the engine bay.
Aiming for wheels down by Thursday.
.