What is your winter project?
12-08-2003, 07:15 PM
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Gonna install Tim Murphy's S/C kit on Gretch. Already did the short shifter and am in the middle of replacing the clock (digital to analog).
12-09-2003, 12:15 PM
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Getting the track car project done!
-finish stripping crap off
-sand/paint
Install:
--85 EURO engine
--Eibach/Konis on all 4 corners
--brake upgrade
--steering rack
RUN THE CRAP OUT OF IT!
-finish stripping crap off
-sand/paint
Install:
--85 EURO engine
--Eibach/Konis on all 4 corners
--brake upgrade
--steering rack
RUN THE CRAP OUT OF IT!
12-13-2003, 11:21 PM
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1. Adjust timing belt.
2. Replace MAF.
3. Install Nology wires.
4. Check ride height and adjust if needed.
5. Fix vacuum leaks.
6. Paint GTS wheels and replace rear tires
7. Check for torque tube play.
8. Replace motor mounts.
9. Replace oil pan gasket and install GTS baffle.
10. Replace fuel filter.
11. Fix paint chips.
12. Troubleshoot heated seats
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13. Repair head (spark plug insert blew out).
14. Flush cooling system.
15. Stay out of the dog house for working too much on the cars!
1. Adjust timing belt.
2. Replace MAF.
3. Install Nology wires.
4. Check ride height and adjust if needed.
5. Fix vacuum leaks.
6. Paint GTS wheels and replace rear tires
7. Check for torque tube play.
8. Replace motor mounts.
9. Replace oil pan gasket and install GTS baffle.
10. Replace fuel filter.
11. Fix paint chips.
12. Troubleshoot heated seats
Triumph Stag
13. Repair head (spark plug insert blew out).
14. Flush cooling system.
15. Stay out of the dog house for working too much on the cars!
12-14-2003, 11:42 AM
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Well, now that it _is_ winter, guess it's time to get to work on the beasts.
'78 OB:
tbelt retension, new AC dryer/evap, replace rear muffler (original fell off at PA turnpike gas stop), better glue for hood insulation, fresh axle boots, window roller kits.
'84 S:
tbelt retension, TC bearings/seals.
'99 ZRX1100:
2mm overbore, forged 12:1 pistons, install Cope Racing head, time cams.
Dodged a maintenance bullet yesterday. I was contemplating a 78 Euro 5spd for $2k locally. Guy brought it over to 'do the deal'. Car was a mess. Poor repaint. Interior trashed, full of acorns and parts. Engine started. Eventually. Valves all a clatter. Then proceeded to leak fuel at the accumulator, filter, pump, tank. Pump was held in place with zip ties. Fuse/relay panel laying on pass. floor. Didn't take long to figure that this example had nightmare potential. I could certainly rescue it and bring it back to life but it would have been $5k and 6 months of every weekend. No thanks.
Happy wrenching, all....
'78 OB:
tbelt retension, new AC dryer/evap, replace rear muffler (original fell off at PA turnpike gas stop), better glue for hood insulation, fresh axle boots, window roller kits.
'84 S:
tbelt retension, TC bearings/seals.
'99 ZRX1100:
2mm overbore, forged 12:1 pistons, install Cope Racing head, time cams.
Dodged a maintenance bullet yesterday. I was contemplating a 78 Euro 5spd for $2k locally. Guy brought it over to 'do the deal'. Car was a mess. Poor repaint. Interior trashed, full of acorns and parts. Engine started. Eventually. Valves all a clatter. Then proceeded to leak fuel at the accumulator, filter, pump, tank. Pump was held in place with zip ties. Fuse/relay panel laying on pass. floor. Didn't take long to figure that this example had nightmare potential. I could certainly rescue it and bring it back to life but it would have been $5k and 6 months of every weekend. No thanks.
Happy wrenching, all....
12-15-2003, 09:29 PM
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8" headlights
New lower ball joints
New tie rods
Bilstein/Eibach upgrade
Considering powder coat intake and cam covers, replacing all rubber under intake, send injectors out for calibration, BUT, the beast is running great and I'm not sure I want to mess with this just now.
New lower ball joints
New tie rods
Bilstein/Eibach upgrade
Considering powder coat intake and cam covers, replacing all rubber under intake, send injectors out for calibration, BUT, the beast is running great and I'm not sure I want to mess with this just now.
03-11-2004, 04:49 PM
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Well is everybody going to meet their goals for this winter? Mine got tossed right out the window. Descided just to do a thorough tech/prep of Heidi and take her to SRP for a day of stretching her legs. 
The rest will have to wait till fall when I will have a full winter to work with.
18 days and counting!
The rest will have to wait till fall when I will have a full winter to work with.18 days and counting!
03-11-2004, 05:10 PM
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By now, everyone here is sick of my reporting on the progress of my project, so let me just say that it is finished.
03-11-2004, 07:12 PM
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Originally posted by Gretch
By now, everyone here is sick of my reporting on the progress of my project, so let me just say that it is finished.
By now, everyone here is sick of my reporting on the progress of my project, so let me just say that it is finished.
03-11-2004, 09:23 PM
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After 3 mos at dealer and 10K spent Iam now down to the little things.
replace burned out fog lite
install window wedge
install new 1/4 window trim
instal decals at rear ( lite gray hope they match wheels )
paint wheels
replace wiper motor cover ( got beat up by wiper linkage )
install sound proofing to lower road noise
replace front and cargo carpet
remove bracket that holds POs mobil phone and install cup holder(s)
upgrade sound system
install new ***** at door(s) compartment
improve alignment of hood, doors, hatch etc
and I might replace hood insulation
and of course clean grounds
I hope to have work done by mid april
dan z
replace burned out fog lite
install window wedge
install new 1/4 window trim
instal decals at rear ( lite gray hope they match wheels )
paint wheels
replace wiper motor cover ( got beat up by wiper linkage )
install sound proofing to lower road noise
replace front and cargo carpet
remove bracket that holds POs mobil phone and install cup holder(s)
upgrade sound system
install new ***** at door(s) compartment
improve alignment of hood, doors, hatch etc
and I might replace hood insulation
and of course clean grounds
I hope to have work done by mid april
dan z
03-11-2004, 09:34 PM
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Originally posted by heinrich
Shane you've got a pretty sweet project coming up Brother.
Shane you've got a pretty sweet project coming up Brother.
03-11-2004, 09:46 PM
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I'll be taking a crusty S4 suspension and brakes and completely refinishing them. New brake lines, lower ball joints, rotors, wheel bearings, piston seals, etc... Can't wait to stomp on these puppies at the end of the front straight at Watkins Glen! Here is a before shot:
