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Yet more rear axle leaks. This time, from the vent port. I haven't even driven the car aggressively yet, due to the break in cycle, and it sprayed out everywhere.
Yet more rear axle leaks. This time, from the vent port. I haven't even driven the car aggressively yet, due to the break in cycle, and it sprayed out everywhere.
0 2019/06/27 20:29:44
I replaced the melted stuff with high-temp split loom and wrapped it in metal duct tape for good measure.
I replaced the melted stuff with high-temp split loom and wrapped it in metal duct tape for good measure.
0 2019/06/27 20:29:38
I replaced the melted stuff with high-temp split loom and wrapped it in metal duct tape for good measure.
I replaced the melted stuff with high-temp split loom and wrapped it in metal duct tape for good measure.
0 2019/06/27 20:29:30
The cheap split loom around the knock sensor extension harness melted even though it was no where near touching the exhaust. The wire itself is fine though.
The cheap split loom around the knock sensor extension harness melted even though it was no where near touching the exhaust. The wire itself is fine though.
0 2019/06/27 20:29:23
Some interaction between the right rear ABS wheelspeed sensor wiring and the exhaust. Luckily the wires just barely touched, so they're okay. Before this pic, it was running over the top of the brake line, so I rotated it beneath. I also shifted the exhaust forward a bit, and added some spacing to the rear bump stops, for a different issue.
Some interaction between the right rear ABS wheelspeed sensor wiring and the exhaust. Luckily the wires just barely touched, so they're okay. Before this pic, it was running over the top of the brake line, so I rotated it beneath. I also shifted the exhaust forward a bit, and added some spacing to the rear bump stops, for a different issue.
0 2019/06/27 20:29:16
Yet more rear axle leaks. This time, from the vent port. I haven't even driven the car aggressively yet, due to the break in cycle, and it sprayed out everywhere.
Yet more rear axle leaks. This time, from the vent port. I haven't even driven the car aggressively yet, due to the break in cycle, and it sprayed out everywhere.
0 2019/06/27 20:29:09
Off to the tuning shop, Paragon Engines, for a base tune. This used to be RPM Motors, and is still run by Auston Licon. He discovered a wiring issue with the MAF adapter harness I installed, and repinned it at the connector. We also made an effort to get the fuel gauge reading correctly with the tank/pump swap. And of course, get the car running safely for the 500 mile break in. He noted that driving up there with the injectors tuned for an LS1, but running with the bigger LS3 injectors wasn't t
Off to the tuning shop, Paragon Engines, for a base tune. This used to be RPM Motors, and is still run by Auston Licon. He discovered a wiring issue with the MAF adapter harness I installed, and repinned it at the connector. We also made an effort to get the fuel gauge reading correctly with the tank/pump swap. And of course, get the car running safely for the 500 mile break in. He noted that driving up there with the injectors tuned for an LS1, but running with the bigger LS3 injectors wasn't t
0 2019/06/27 20:29:02
So I cut deeper still into the metal plate. No more rubbing now.
So I cut deeper still into the metal plate. No more rubbing now.
0 2019/06/27 20:28:54
The hood still was rubbing on the airbox at the bottom. You can see the old and new marks here.
The hood still was rubbing on the airbox at the bottom. You can see the old and new marks here.
0 2019/06/27 20:28:47
The upper vents would not work in the car. I had put all new vacuum lines and a new vacuum canister, so this should not be. I feared that something was stuck after sitting for so long. I reached behind the intake, only to find another bit of rubber that had failed. This brand new Dorman vacuum elbow had sat in the car, without the car ever running, and cracked in half.
The upper vents would not work in the car. I had put all new vacuum lines and a new vacuum canister, so this should not be. I feared that something was stuck after sitting for so long. I reached behind the intake, only to find another bit of rubber that had failed. This brand new Dorman vacuum elbow had sat in the car, without the car ever running, and cracked in half.
0 2019/06/27 20:28:40
I replaced it with an adapter fitting and some proper automotive hoses which should withstand plenty of abuse.
I replaced it with an adapter fitting and some proper automotive hoses which should withstand plenty of abuse.
0 2019/06/27 20:28:34
I lowered the hole into the aluminum logo plate and made the two sides <> point out farther at the tips.
I lowered the hole into the aluminum logo plate and made the two sides <> point out farther at the tips.
0 2019/06/27 20:28:27
The hood rubs on the air box a little in two spots, so some more grinding is in order.
The hood rubs on the air box a little in two spots, so some more grinding is in order.
0 2019/06/27 20:28:20
The hood rubs on the air box a little in two spots, so some more grinding is in order.
The hood rubs on the air box a little in two spots, so some more grinding is in order.
0 2019/06/27 20:28:13
Looking ready for a drive.
Looking ready for a drive.
0 2019/06/27 20:28:05
Somehow, with the car on the ground, the ride height is now pretty normal. It sits really high if you lift it by the axle, so I was not expecting this. I want it a little lower in the rear, but this amount of suspension travel is probably better for daily driving. Looks like I won't have to cut the springs after all.
Somehow, with the car on the ground, the ride height is now pretty normal. It sits really high if you lift it by the axle, so I was not expecting this. I want it a little lower in the rear, but this amount of suspension travel is probably better for daily driving. Looks like I won't have to cut the springs after all.
0 2019/06/27 20:27:59
I bought a good condition, used OEM boot (right) and cut the center out to match the torn reproduction garbage.
I bought a good condition, used OEM boot (right) and cut the center out to match the torn reproduction garbage.
0 2019/06/27 20:27:52
After putting the trans back in, I noticed that the two rear bolts on the shifter block-off plate had been hitting the center tunnel at the brace. No bueno.
After putting the trans back in, I noticed that the two rear bolts on the shifter block-off plate had been hitting the center tunnel at the brace. No bueno.
0 2019/06/27 20:27:46
So I somehow managed to get the plate off WITH the trans in the car, and countersunk these holes.
So I somehow managed to get the plate off WITH the trans in the car, and countersunk these holes.
0 2019/06/27 20:27:40
So I somehow managed to get the plate off WITH the trans in the car, and countersunk these holes.
So I somehow managed to get the plate off WITH the trans in the car, and countersunk these holes.
0 2019/06/27 20:27:34
So I somehow managed to get the plate off WITH the trans in the car, and countersunk these holes.
So I somehow managed to get the plate off WITH the trans in the car, and countersunk these holes.
0 2019/06/27 20:27:27
So I somehow managed to get the plate off WITH the trans in the car, and countersunk these holes.
So I somehow managed to get the plate off WITH the trans in the car, and countersunk these holes.
0 2019/06/27 20:27:21
After putting the trans back in, I noticed that the two rear bolts on the shifter block-off plate had been hitting the center tunnel at the brace. No bueno.
After putting the trans back in, I noticed that the two rear bolts on the shifter block-off plate had been hitting the center tunnel at the brace. No bueno.
0 2019/06/27 20:27:14
Time to put things back together. I bought this Harbor Freight trans jack to assist in lifting and aligning things for the reinstall. It was terrible and I returned it after I got the trans back in.
Time to put things back together. I bought this Harbor Freight trans jack to assist in lifting and aligning things for the reinstall. It was terrible and I returned it after I got the trans back in.
0 2019/06/27 20:27:08
And used acetone to wipe off the contact surface of the flywheel.
And used acetone to wipe off the contact surface of the flywheel.
0 2019/06/27 20:27:00
So I did some hand resurfacing with sand paper to give things a fresh shot at bedding properly.
So I did some hand resurfacing with sand paper to give things a fresh shot at bedding properly.
0 2019/06/27 20:26:50
So I did some hand resurfacing with sand paper to give things a fresh shot at bedding properly.
So I did some hand resurfacing with sand paper to give things a fresh shot at bedding properly.
0 2019/06/27 20:26:43
I sanded all the green coating off the clutch face.
I sanded all the green coating off the clutch face.
0 2019/06/27 20:26:35
The floater plate and pressure plate got a few hot spots in attempting to get things working while also adjusting the clutch pedal.
The floater plate and pressure plate got a few hot spots in attempting to get things working while also adjusting the clutch pedal.
0 2019/06/27 20:26:28
It turns out that the green protective coating, which Fidanza tells you will wear off normally, it actually melted to the clutch disk. This explains why I could not shift into gear with the engine running. The two were fused together.
It turns out that the green protective coating, which Fidanza tells you will wear off normally, it actually melted to the clutch disk. This explains why I could not shift into gear with the engine running. The two were fused together.
0 2019/06/27 20:26:20
The floater plate and pressure plate got a few hot spots in attempting to get things working while also adjusting the clutch pedal.
The floater plate and pressure plate got a few hot spots in attempting to get things working while also adjusting the clutch pedal.
0 2019/06/27 20:26:14
It turns out that the green protective coating, which Fidanza tells you will wear off normally, it actually melted to the clutch disk. This explains why I could not shift into gear with the engine running. The two were fused together.
It turns out that the green protective coating, which Fidanza tells you will wear off normally, it actually melted to the clutch disk. This explains why I could not shift into gear with the engine running. The two were fused together.
0 2019/06/27 20:26:07
It turns out that the green protective coating, which Fidanza tells you will wear off normally, it actually melted to the clutch disk. This explains why I could not shift into gear with the engine running. The two were fused together.
It turns out that the green protective coating, which Fidanza tells you will wear off normally, it actually melted to the clutch disk. This explains why I could not shift into gear with the engine running. The two were fused together.
0 2019/06/27 20:26:00
What's wrong here? Answer: How is that clutch disk floating in mid-air without falling?! I had to pop it off the flywheel using a flathead screwdriver.
What's wrong here? Answer: How is that clutch disk floating in mid-air without falling?! I had to pop it off the flywheel using a flathead screwdriver.
0 2019/06/27 20:25:52
Clutch looks okay so far.
Clutch looks okay so far.
0 2019/06/27 20:25:45
When I pulled the transmission, I discovered that the brand new reproduction #6 lower shift boot from Hawks had completely disintegrated.
When I pulled the transmission, I discovered that the brand new reproduction #6 lower shift boot from Hawks had completely disintegrated.
0 2019/06/27 20:25:38
When I pulled the transmission, I discovered that the brand new reproduction #6 lower shift boot from Hawks had completely disintegrated.
When I pulled the transmission, I discovered that the brand new reproduction #6 lower shift boot from Hawks had completely disintegrated.
0 2019/06/27 20:25:32
When I pulled the transmission, I discovered that the brand new reproduction #6 lower shift boot from Hawks had completely disintegrated.
When I pulled the transmission, I discovered that the brand new reproduction #6 lower shift boot from Hawks had completely disintegrated.
0 2019/06/27 20:25:25
I was not very confident with the thread engagement on the rear U-joint U-bolts, so I removed the lock washers and installed the nuts with red Locktite instead.
I was not very confident with the thread engagement on the rear U-joint U-bolts, so I removed the lock washers and installed the nuts with red Locktite instead.
0 2019/06/27 20:25:19
As mentioned earlier, the rear diff has been leaking even before the car has been driven or had a driveshaft in it. Looks like MWC did not do a good job with the Ultra Gray. This means I am going to have to disassemble the rear end when I do the 500 mile fluid change.
As mentioned earlier, the rear diff has been leaking even before the car has been driven or had a driveshaft in it. Looks like MWC did not do a good job with the Ultra Gray. This means I am going to have to disassemble the rear end when I do the 500 mile fluid change.
0 2019/06/27 20:25:11