NCGreasemonkey (10-24-2017)
Good to see that MRLS and time with Bucky/ Sharka was the inspiration you needed! Go the mighty Lobo!!
NCGreasemonkey (10-24-2017)
Corey, I think that the hole is supposed to be there in the first place. Not sure on the functionality, but all gb's I have seen have it.
Yep. I have been informed of such.
I've pretty much decided I'm going to pull the motor and set it on a stand so I can go through everything.
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After one round of degreasing and brushing.
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Decided I'm just gonna pull the motor and replace/clean a lot of things.
Slowly but surely removing stuff to get ready to pull.
When you take the lower hose shower only to remember your CSF has a convenient drain plug.
And out...
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The only better shower than a coolant shower is a fuel shower.
I need to do some fuel filters soon. Ugh.
oldgrayleather (10-18-2017),RotorNutFD3S (10-18-2017)
Maybe I'll replace the fuel filter while I'm here.
HarryB (10-23-2017)
Alright. The other day I disconnected everything, and got the engine ready to pull. Just was waiting on a hoist.
I don't plan on taking this out again for a long time, so I didn't find it worth buying a hoist. So I had to wait for a friend to lend me one. I had at least 7 people willing to loan me theirs, but only one had means of delivering it to me. I also borrowed an engine stand from another friend. There's something to be said about great friends.
So as I awaited the hoist, I spent my day fishing with a friend from out of town.
And then I got the magical text and headed to the garage to get things done.
All that had to be removed was the two motor mount nuts, and fuel lines. I had gotten everything else done ahead of time. It's pretty crazy how far I've come in the world of DIY mechanics. Sidenote: My grandpa passed when I was 14, just before he planned to start sharing all of his mechanic knowledge. I think he'd be proud of what I've been able to do in his absence.
And here's where I will be spending a lot of time cleaning. (Probably going to roll it out on the driveway, cover electronics, and cover in degreaser and spray it down.
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As for some of the things that will be tackled....
Definitely Happening
- OEM Rear Main Assembly
- 949 QMax Reroute
- Belts
- Heater Hoses
- Basically any plastic that's been on the car since factory
- Shortening/moving feed line
- Rerouting drain line
- Welding AN fitting on second oil pan to replace the one that's tapped
- CLEANING EVERYTHING
Maybe Doing
- Powder Coating Capri Valve Cover
- Installing Capri Valve Cover
- Switch to COPS
- Powdercoat various things
- Finding/Fixing AC leak
I'm sure there's more but that's what I can think of at 4am.
Current routing of drain line and very limited clearance.
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Looking good Corey!! That reminds me I need to fix the small leak in my CAS too.
NCGreasemonkey (10-24-2017)
hahaha very funny John just need to get off my butt and order the seal and get to cleaning
NCGreasemonkey (10-24-2017)
Thanks guys. Gonna be a lot of work and a lot of cleaning.
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