what did you do to your firebird today?
06-05-2011, 12:19 AM
#521
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Deleted my dead factory power steering cooler POS. It is replaced by a Hayden 402 fluid cooler. I mounted it under the front end just like this (not mine, but I copied it almost exactly).
Also bled the power steering system. It took an entire gallon of PSF and seven (7!?!) bleed/flush cycles to get the fluid to come out clear again. It started out this brown/copper-ish color and smelled horrible, but was almost perfectly clear when I bled it the final time.
After the flush, the pump worked and was quiet as a church mouse, so I guess I dodged a bullet and the pump survived. I installed the 1-pc. upper hose, and voila! No more chance of ever having brown power steering fluid in my pump again. The steering actually feels much better, too. The bad fluid and the contaminated pump/rack must have been having a big effect on how the steering system responded.
Next up: brake fluid flushing sometime in the next few days.
-R
Also bled the power steering system. It took an entire gallon of PSF and seven (7!?!) bleed/flush cycles to get the fluid to come out clear again. It started out this brown/copper-ish color and smelled horrible, but was almost perfectly clear when I bled it the final time.
After the flush, the pump worked and was quiet as a church mouse, so I guess I dodged a bullet and the pump survived. I installed the 1-pc. upper hose, and voila! No more chance of ever having brown power steering fluid in my pump again. The steering actually feels much better, too. The bad fluid and the contaminated pump/rack must have been having a big effect on how the steering system responded.
Next up: brake fluid flushing sometime in the next few days.
-R
06-08-2011, 08:22 PM
#526
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Over the weekend I jacked up the rear end of the CETA and tightened up some suspension components that were loose causing some nasty sounds.
The sounds are all gone now. Took a couple pics on the test ride.
Also vacuumed the interior and put on my front end mask getting my car ready for the roadtrip to Dallas on Friday.
The sounds are all gone now. Took a couple pics on the test ride.
Also vacuumed the interior and put on my front end mask getting my car ready for the roadtrip to Dallas on Friday.
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06-09-2011, 05:09 PM
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Trying to fix my bumper crack
https://ls1tech.com/forums/paint-bod...stic-weld.html
Priced fluids for Tick lvl 2 t56 install this weekend. Need to search for what break in oil to use. $10 a bottle for Mobile 1 ATF.
My bearings set for my 4.10 gear install, lsd additive, and Air Filter came in today from FedEx. Woot.
Im about to order replacment rear hatch key area decals now.
Its almost complete!
https://ls1tech.com/forums/paint-bod...stic-weld.html
Priced fluids for Tick lvl 2 t56 install this weekend. Need to search for what break in oil to use. $10 a bottle for Mobile 1 ATF.
My bearings set for my 4.10 gear install, lsd additive, and Air Filter came in today from FedEx. Woot.
Im about to order replacment rear hatch key area decals now.
Its almost complete!
06-09-2011, 08:22 PM
#530
Over the weekend I jacked up the rear end of the CETA and tightened up some suspension components that were loose causing some nasty sounds.
The sounds are all gone now. Took a couple pics on the test ride.
Also vacuumed the interior and put on my front end mask getting my car ready for the roadtrip to Dallas on Friday.
The sounds are all gone now. Took a couple pics on the test ride.
Also vacuumed the interior and put on my front end mask getting my car ready for the roadtrip to Dallas on Friday.
06-15-2011, 12:01 PM
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Yesterday on my '98 Formula, I finally completed installing Dynamat, installed a new headliner and a center vent. I also washed the carpet. Today, I hope to re-install the carpet and put in the side interior panels. Depending how much I get done, maybe install the console too.
myk, what year is your Charger? I have a '70 Charger.
myk, what year is your Charger? I have a '70 Charger.
06-15-2011, 04:40 PM
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Yesterday I finished the built t56 install. Im about to go outside now and put fluid in it and bleed the clutch... scratch that.... its raining again.
It rains every day here for about 30min right about the time I get home from work.
:/
It rains every day here for about 30min right about the time I get home from work.
:/
06-17-2011, 09:14 AM
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Had my SFCs installed a couple days ago. Thanks to Speed Inc. for fitting me into their very busy schedule! I know i could have had that done anywhere but it was cheaper and more convenient to order them from Speed Inc and just have them do the install. Plus, i love their parking lot. 
06-18-2011, 09:01 PM
#540
I repainted my Bird's dash pad. I had painted it gloss a long time ago and the glare pissed me off. I painted it with Krylon Semi-Flat. I love the smooth look as opposed to the factory texture. I've still got another little detail for it but that'll wait.
I also repaired my broken driver side seatbelt guide...again. I even drilled small holes for the JBWeld to grab onto. If I have to do it again I swear I'm gonna tongue and groove it with washers!
I also repaired my broken driver side seatbelt guide...again. I even drilled small holes for the JBWeld to grab onto. If I have to do it again I swear I'm gonna tongue and groove it with washers!