BaMaDuDe87

Started working on replacing the motor mounts.

Choppy_Idle

They made pp and flywheel minimal conical for better break in when new, they told me on the phone, but I disagree that and turnt both flat on lathe and it works since then flawlessly, but when ur discs where at minimum, then it was time to swap, that's for sure...

Iirc mine where 0.3mm conical when new, urs look like more of that?!

Greetz
Ron

AAIIIC

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I've never seen those little Earl's pieces, those are pretty slick. I don't need to change anything out now, but I'll keep those in mind for the future.

BaMaDuDe87

Motor mount replacement install options:
1. Pay someone else to do it
2. Just pull the damn motor
3. Hope you have long arms, are a contortionist, and have some good luck on your side

Byron

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I ended up with a set of those in a Kurt Urban steam vent kit I picked up.

They look nice, I'm waiting on heads and cam to install them.

-Byron

BudRacing

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I did it on jack stands 6 years ago, but it wasn't that bad. I was doing headers at the same time, so having the exhaust out made it easier.

isis

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kra86

JEFFCTSVMANW

Replaced the real wheel bearings with Moog awhile back. Just popped in C0052, C0051, and C0050 Right rear wheel codes yesterday. Dang! think the connection is poor? Or should I get a Timken bearing for the

JEFFCTSVMANW

Gen 1 V

BudRacing

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Definitely check the wires and connections first. The hub side of the wheel speed sensor is just teeth that the sensor counts as they spin past to calculate wheel speed so it's unlikely that they are the issue.

Byron

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Did the big 3 electrical upgrade today. 000 power wire from the alternator to the main power terminal in the fuse box, and added 2 additional grounds. One from the passenger side cylinder head, and one to the passenger side forward frame rail. The additional power wire was run up and over as opposed to down and under.

Doing a cs shifter, new style trans mount and oil change next.

-Byron

Byron

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Got a few hats to wear in my V if that counts.

The green one was special request and is my new favorite hat.

-Byron

barrok69

I posted a dyno video of my Daily driver to youtube today. wooho. I'm a creator!


The 'ol winter beater makes 550whp

(It has V calipers so technically relevant to the V forum. haha)

kra86

My former friend sold his 2006 CTS-V with 146k miles to carmax for $5,500.00.

azn2dmax

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rjoffe

Which CarMax ?

That sounds a bit on the low side, did it have any major issues ?

kra86

https://www.carmax.com/stores/7206 <---Go get it!

No. He had an exhaust on there. A cam. Mostly stock. He daily drove it a lot. Just wanted rid of it, he tried selling on Facebook and craigslist. Never offered it here. Dunno why, would have got more than that!

He's a good guy, I dunno why he would do this, I guess he just wanted out of the thing.

rjoffe

They are actually close to me.

I'll give them a ring, not showing up on their website yet. When did he drop it off ?

BudRacing

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If it has an aftermarket cam in it then I doubt Carmax would put it on their lot. They'll be wholesaling it most likely. However, if someone is to show up knowing they have it and make them an offer, I think they'd be willing to sell it without warranty and other such perks they offer.