smkn951

if anyone want's it i'll trade for a good set of spark plug wires (maybe a 10mm nology) or some thing equal to or better
the compressor is new used once
it's by porter cable
i can't and have no use for it in germany

Legoland951

Maybe we can work out a trade unless u want to sell it. let me know.

smkn951

trade would be just fine.
the way i see it, i'm getting excellent knowledge in timing belts, spark plug wires and the meet p-car owner that have "deep pocket" or not so deep as they claim.
lol

smkn951

has anyone, that is coming to the party ever done their own timing belt and adjustment that can give a class to me?

SoCal Driver

That is what this whole get together is about. Learning from others.

As I said if you are down the day before call me and we can do more that what the time may be available on Sunday.

smkn951

adjust air/fuel ratio; check compression, gap and or replace plugs; adjust all belts p/s, alternator/a/c etc.
what else can be done?........

SoCal Driver

Can't really adjust the air/fuel ratio. Don't have the equipment. But we can discuss what changes this and why. Then you can decide if you want to tweak it.

I do have a compression gauge. Not set up for a bleed down test though.

How is your shift lever pin?

smkn951

the pin i think is ok but where it connects to i think the hole is a tad bit big as i have a lot of play.
also when i first start the car in the morning, i hear a loud rattle but i let it idle for 3 min. then it stops.
sound like something tapping on the cam and valve cover area.
after driving a tad bit hard (punching it in 1st upto about 4.5 rpm same in sec. and 3rd) i would then coast as the speed limit is only 35mph on post, the car would then start to idle erratic at stop signs and start to smoke.
once i get home i turn it off let sit for bout 10-15 min start it back up then it's normanl again.
will there be enough time that day to do brake pads?
do you happen to have any blue brake fluid, i tried kragen, autozone and pep boys and no one has 'em
tia

SoCal Driver

Try Mesa Performance in Costa Mesa. If they don't have it they can get it in a day. Use your credit card and PM me to pick it up. I'll bring it to the get together. (949) 642-8824

I'll bring a couple of the bolt and jam nut pin replacements. Think I have some thin wall tubing to make bushings from also.

Your problems sound like the turbo.

smkn951

ahhhhhhhh, anything but that.....
now what can i do, turbo's are expensive, well to you guys it's nothing.
what to do, what to do.......

Devia

carl, not all of us have turbos...just that your car WANTS to be one, lol! I've done mine with the help of Legoland951. Not too bad, took about an hour.

- Julie

smkn951

ummm.......does anyone have the tension tool for the turbo?
will anyone bring it if they do?

smkn951

how long will it take to do a rear main seal?
how 'bout the control arm bushings
will there be enough time for these or mainly timing, cam, blance shaft belts?

smkn951

SoCal,
oh i just finished cutting my shifter, "now it's a short shift"
cost=0.00
time =1 hr
put a washer next to the c-clamp now no play
thanks

SoCal Driver

How much is your time worth per hour? $20? $40?

Will still have to check the wear of the pin and the end of the linkage.