Bitter-Sweet Beginning
#106
Since you're in Alberta, I recommend looking into a product called "B-Quiet" for sound deadening. https://www.b-quiet.com/
It's very similar to dynamat but a good amount cheaper, and locally made! I've used it before and have had excellent results.
It's very similar to dynamat but a good amount cheaper, and locally made! I've used it before and have had excellent results.
#107
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I've been looking at different products for interior insulation. Peel 'n Stick, Dynamat, Damplifier, Hushmat as well as B-Quiet. They are all made of similar bitumen compound but differ in thickness and sometimes foil color. I haven't ordered one yet, but Im considering using several different thicknesses to even out some metal perforations.
#108
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Update: Prep for paint. Trim of the car.
Do I need to separate the bumper beam from the cover when painting? Drill the rivets and split the cover in 3?
Thanks!
Andrew
Do I need to separate the bumper beam from the cover when painting? Drill the rivets and split the cover in 3?
Thanks!
Andrew
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Engine re-build time!
I've looked through several re-build and upgrade threads. 3.6, 3.8, varioram, turbo, supercharger, etc... and decided:
My goal is to re-build the engine with most OEM parts and without excess. I wanted to do the work myself with help from literature and rebuild DVDs like one advertised here a while ago. I want to spend bulk of the money on suspension and steering components as historically these allowed me to go fast around track.
That said, I still want to improve upon the engine in most cost effective way: Chip, clutch + flywheel, exhaust, intake...
What else?
Thanks!
Andrew
I've looked through several re-build and upgrade threads. 3.6, 3.8, varioram, turbo, supercharger, etc... and decided:
My goal is to re-build the engine with most OEM parts and without excess. I wanted to do the work myself with help from literature and rebuild DVDs like one advertised here a while ago. I want to spend bulk of the money on suspension and steering components as historically these allowed me to go fast around track.
That said, I still want to improve upon the engine in most cost effective way: Chip, clutch + flywheel, exhaust, intake...
What else?
Thanks!
Andrew
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FFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUU!
Didn't move much on the engine drop... one bolt all day
Inner CV bolt stripped. Poor access required drilling, grinding and finally cutting (twice - as the shaft wouldn't slip over long bolt once I cut the head).
- 9 drill bits
- 2 cutting wheels
- 1 straight bit
- 1 grinder
Im hoping tomorrow will go better.
BTW: when dropped the oil from fender tank - first 30ml came out looking like fuel/water. Any clues as what's the reason?
Thanks!
Andrew
Didn't move much on the engine drop... one bolt all day
Inner CV bolt stripped. Poor access required drilling, grinding and finally cutting (twice - as the shaft wouldn't slip over long bolt once I cut the head).
- 9 drill bits
- 2 cutting wheels
- 1 straight bit
- 1 grinder
Im hoping tomorrow will go better.
BTW: when dropped the oil from fender tank - first 30ml came out looking like fuel/water. Any clues as what's the reason?
Thanks!
Andrew
#114
Sorry to hear about the frustrating bolt issue. I seem to always have the same issue - one bolt or screw that takes forever to remove. My issue on my engine drop was the lateral slave cylinder. Took me hours to get it out even though it should have taken 5 min to remove.
Mine lots of times has the water looking stuff when changing oil. I live where it stays very humid and I believe it is condensation and just not a lot of long trips just before oil change.
Mine lots of times has the water looking stuff when changing oil. I live where it stays very humid and I believe it is condensation and just not a lot of long trips just before oil change.
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BTW: Im considering putting in the front air intakes and blending them with the bumper. I found these closeup references but none that had them blended in with the bumper.
Non painted looks odd.
A bit better, but it still bothers me there can be uneven gaps.
If anyone has successfully blended them in with the bumper, I would love to know the method and see a closeup of it.
Thanks!
Andrew
#119
Good work on the cv bolt, if thats your worst hassle you got off lightley
Ive seen this a few times, think its just extreme moisture build up in the oil/tank. Make sure you give the tank a good flush as i suspect its full of moisture mayo.
Ive seen this a few times, think its just extreme moisture build up in the oil/tank. Make sure you give the tank a good flush as i suspect its full of moisture mayo.