Planning my first intensive wrench job... ever.
08-10-2006, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by ibkevin
Most usefull tool under a Turbo hood: 17deg reversable gear wrenches, yep, the kind with the reversing lever. Flex style heads would be a bonus.
Expect to have to deal with at least two snapped/stripped bolts.
Start buying parts now.
Expect to have to deal with at least two snapped/stripped bolts.
Start buying parts now.
Get platic baggies and sharpies to help store/label parts and bolts as you take them off - it will save you WEEKS (in shipping) in the end if you haven't done this before.
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08-10-2006, 05:41 PM
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Brad, thanks allot for your offer, I might just have to take you up on that.
Here is the compiled list of what ill be doing (feel free to add things)
1.)Timing belt (I'ts not old but I want to learn how to do it)and all rollers
2.)Balance belt
3.)02 sensor
4.)Head gasket
5.)New Water pump
6.)All front end seals
7.)Possibly new injectors(Any input on that?)
8.)The plastic cover on the fuel rail
9.)SS brake lines?
10.)Power steering plumbing
11.)Vacuum hoses
12.)Cleaning grounds
13.)Polish and clean etc.
14.)Repair of miscellaneous wires
Here is the compiled list of what ill be doing (feel free to add things)
1.)Timing belt (I'ts not old but I want to learn how to do it)and all rollers
2.)Balance belt
3.)02 sensor
4.)Head gasket
5.)New Water pump
6.)All front end seals
7.)Possibly new injectors(Any input on that?)
8.)The plastic cover on the fuel rail
9.)SS brake lines?
10.)Power steering plumbing
11.)Vacuum hoses
12.)Cleaning grounds
13.)Polish and clean etc.
14.)Repair of miscellaneous wires
Too bad you are so far away from me; when you get it all apart and you are lost that is when I like to buy them. 
Just kidding!
08-11-2006, 02:14 AM
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It's pretty straight forward to do that. Just follow clarks garage / rennlist. If your car wasn't repaired by some moron before you it shouldn't be too bad at all. Keep everything orgainzed and take your time. Took me a while to learn that, but now all is good 
08-11-2006, 02:34 AM
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1.)Timing belt (I'ts not old but I want to learn how to do it)and all rollers
2.)Balance belt *are the shaft housings/rear cap leaking?*
3.)02 sensor *PB Blaster*
4.)Head gasket *cam tower gasket and valve job*
5.)New Water pump *be sure to put both thermostats in correctly*
6.)All front end seals *note rotation of the shafts and replace "races" that catch a fingernail*
7.)Possibly new injectors(Any input on that?) *I have a Witchcratfted set, PM me*
8.)The plastic cover on the fuel rail
9.)SS brake lines? *ATE fluid* be sure to bleed the clutch line*
10.)Power steering plumbing *re-seal rack, pump?* replace sway bar bushings?*
11.)Vacuum hoses *I have a bunch of the Purosil black 5/32", PM me*
12.)Cleaning grounds *reassemble with dielectric grease*
13.)Polish and clean etc.
14.)Repair of miscellaneous wires *reassemble with dielectric grease*
2.)Balance belt *are the shaft housings/rear cap leaking?*
3.)02 sensor *PB Blaster*
4.)Head gasket *cam tower gasket and valve job*
5.)New Water pump *be sure to put both thermostats in correctly*
6.)All front end seals *note rotation of the shafts and replace "races" that catch a fingernail*
7.)Possibly new injectors(Any input on that?) *I have a Witchcratfted set, PM me*
8.)The plastic cover on the fuel rail
9.)SS brake lines? *ATE fluid* be sure to bleed the clutch line*
10.)Power steering plumbing *re-seal rack, pump?* replace sway bar bushings?*
11.)Vacuum hoses *I have a bunch of the Purosil black 5/32", PM me*
12.)Cleaning grounds *reassemble with dielectric grease*
13.)Polish and clean etc.
14.)Repair of miscellaneous wires *reassemble with dielectric grease*
08-11-2006, 03:20 AM
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If you're taking all of winter to do the following, then take MANY pictures, and document it. It might even be wise to keep a journal of what you did, that way you can reverse that journal so you know how to re-assemble. As far as the pictures go, if you are indeed taking 2-3 months to do this, the pictures will help. No one can remember everything and you will forget things. Pictures help, period.
Best of luck to you! That sure is an awesome car!
Best of luck to you! That sure is an awesome car!
08-11-2006, 03:35 AM
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Originally Posted by BigNNasty
If you're taking all of winter to do the following, then take MANY pictures, and document it. It might even be wise to keep a journal of what you did, that way you can reverse that journal so you know how to re-assemble. As far as the pictures go, if you are indeed taking 2-3 months to do this, the pictures will help. No one can remember everything and you will forget things. Pictures help, period.
Best of luck to you! That sure is an awesome car!
Best of luck to you! That sure is an awesome car!
What kind of preventative should I do on my four corners? There are probably some things that havent been replaced yet at 105k. Should I be thinking about a brake rebuild in the near future? Thanks for your help.
08-11-2006, 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Lorax
Brad, thanks allot for your offer, I might just have to take you up on that.
Here is the compiled list of what ill be doing (feel free to add things)
1.)Timing belt (I'ts not old but I want to learn how to do it)and all rollers
2.)Balance belt
3.)02 sensor
4.)Head gasket
5.)New Water pump
6.)All front end seals
7.)Possibly new injectors(Any input on that?)
8.)The plastic cover on the fuel rail
9.)SS brake lines?
10.)Power steering plumbing
11.)Vacuum hoses
12.)Cleaning grounds
13.)Polish and clean etc.
14.)Repair of miscellaneous wires
Here is the compiled list of what ill be doing (feel free to add things)
1.)Timing belt (I'ts not old but I want to learn how to do it)and all rollers
2.)Balance belt
3.)02 sensor
4.)Head gasket
5.)New Water pump
6.)All front end seals
7.)Possibly new injectors(Any input on that?)
8.)The plastic cover on the fuel rail
9.)SS brake lines?
10.)Power steering plumbing
11.)Vacuum hoses
12.)Cleaning grounds
13.)Polish and clean etc.
14.)Repair of miscellaneous wires
08-11-2006, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Lorax
How long are the stock injectors reliable for? Would it be a good idea to change them at now, at 105k?
08-11-2006, 10:38 AM
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I just did it. was supposed to be like 500 dollars in parts.. i got carried away and that ended up like 2k.
have fun... you're car is so much more rewarding after you finish.
have fun... you're car is so much more rewarding after you finish.
08-11-2006, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by greenshoes3
hmm. I'm gunna hope thats your mom standing next to you.