Coke Posted July 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 (edited) Well today, I decided to focus on finishing what I started last year, by removing the chipguard from the lower 1/4 panels. What a pain in the doopa. After ALOT of rubbing and scraping with a PLASTIC razorblade, I was able to achieve success. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Cokedoctor/Atlantic%20Blue%2087/0715091853.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Cokedoctor/Atlantic%20Blue%2087/0715091854.jpg I also decided to figure out why that rim turned all rust, to begin with. It didn't take me long, to figure it out. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Cokedoctor/Atlantic%20Blue%2087/0715091855.jpg ....and these are the pads, lol http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Cokedoctor/Atlantic%20Blue%2087/downsized_0715091857.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Cokedoctor/Atlantic%20Blue%2087/downsized_0715091857a.jpg I threw the pads in the garbage, and put the caliper and wheel back on, without new pads, for now. Hey what do you know? The car rolls freely now. Sure makes it easier pushing it in and out the garage now! No more hung up brake pad. I bet you, that caliper is finished. That's all for now. Edited July 16, 2009 by Coke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmyers151 Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 I might have to try that chip guard removal, mine are all blue-ish and cracked all to hell. Looking good though buddy, keep up the momentum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coke Posted July 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 It makes the car look great, but damn, its sooo time consuming, and tedious. Make sure you have a lot of time. It might even be a good idea, to put a NEW PIECE of chipguard down, in its place. That area of the car is prone to chipping. They actually serve a purpose, not just there for looks, haha. I am not putting them back on, because this car isn't nice enough to make it worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmyers151 Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 It makes the car look great, but damn, its sooo time consuming, and tedious. Make sure you have a lot of time. It might even be a good idea, to put a NEW PIECE of chipguard down, in its place. That area of the car is prone to chipping. They actually serve a purpose, not just there for looks, haha. I am not putting them back on, because this car isn't nice enough to make it worth it. Gotcha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coke Posted July 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 (edited) Update! Only 3 pictures tonight, but I'll get more tomorrow. I installed the Engine harness tonight. Sounds like a big job right? It took me all of 30mins to get in. I was really impressed how easy it was to install. The hard part, was getting the wiring all tucked up next to the blower motor and ECU. I had a real hard time getting the blower motor back in, once the harness was in place. I also had a hiccup, with the position of the ECI relay. I got that installed right, and I got an ECU installed, cover on, http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Cokedoctor/Atlantic%20Blue%2087/downsized_0719091916.jpg Finally, to get the glove box back in. I had to replace the bin part, of the glove box. The existing bin, had a hole hacked in the corner of it, for where the Megasquirt plug had fed through it. The Megasquirt computer, was screwed into the glovebox, on the previous setup. I went back onto my parts shelf, and I still had the glovebox, from my first car. 1 million trim screws later, and I had a new bin, on my existing cover. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Cokedoctor/Atlantic%20Blue%2087/0719092158.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Cokedoctor/Atlantic%20Blue%2087/0719092157.jpg More pictures tomorrow Edited July 20, 2009 by Coke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coke Posted July 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 (edited) Alrighty. It's been a few days, since I've posted. Since last time, I cracked into the engine, that came out of the car. It's a VIN matching block, so its original. After getting it onto the work bench, I started taking rod bearing caps off. The rod bearings were recently done for sure. But, they had a rough texture to them...almost like they had a reaction to something. So, I finished taking rod bearing caps off. Some of the caps were a bit stuck, so I needed to tap the rod bolts. Pretty typical. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Cokedoctor/Atlantic%20Blue%2087/0722092159.jpg All of them were like that. I believe bearing #2...something had ran through it, and had a nice groove in it. At the cost of bearings, vs. the cost of a new engine down the road, I'm just going to throw another new set of bearings in it. It can't hurt. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Cokedoctor/Atlantic%20Blue%2087/0722092201.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Cokedoctor/Atlantic%20Blue%2087/0722092203.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Cokedoctor/Atlantic%20Blue%2087/0722092204.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Cokedoctor/Atlantic%20Blue%2087/0722092201a.jpg So then it was time, to remove the main caps. This is where it got ugly. Somehow, moisture had gotten into the engine, and things began to RUST. The rust problem, was isolated to main cap #4, thankfully http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Cokedoctor/Atlantic%20Blue%2087/0724092135.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Cokedoctor/Atlantic%20Blue%2087/0724092133.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Cokedoctor/Atlantic%20Blue%2087/0724092134.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Cokedoctor/Atlantic%20Blue%2087/0724092134a.jpg I've never seen anything like this. Unfortunately, this means...I'm gonna need to have the crank polished, at least. I was hoping I could do all of this, without any machine work, but I can't take any shortcuts now. I might add, that while pulling the main bolts, an AWFUL ODOR CAME OUT OF THE GALLEYS. UGH, it was AWEFUL. Now, you might be thinking, yeah that's normal. I realize that smell is normal, when pulling an engine apart, but this was FAR STRONGER then ANYTHING I've smelt, while pulling a rotating assembly apart. There oil was thick, black sludge...that came off of the main bolts. Paying closer attention, I noticed that a few of the main bearing oil supply troths had been plugged up, with carbon/sludge. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Cokedoctor/Atlantic%20Blue%2087/0724092138.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Cokedoctor/Atlantic%20Blue%2087/0724092139.jpg I never find it good, when I have rust deposits, FALLING out of the crankshaft oil galley holes. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Cokedoctor/Atlantic%20Blue%2087/downsized_0724092137.jpg I decided to remove the oil filter adapter from the block as well. Might as well, since I'm gonna end up taking everything out of the block for deep pressurewashing and cleaning. If you look closely above to the left of the RTV bubble, the housing O-Ring, has a break in it! That would've caused all sorts of problems. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Cokedoctor/Atlantic%20Blue%2087/0724092150a-1.jpg Finally, I popped out the oil squirters. They were gross, and had some rust deposits in them as well. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Cokedoctor/Atlantic%20Blue%2087/downsized_0724092151.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Cokedoctor/Atlantic%20Blue%2087/downsized_0724092151a.jpg Turns out, this motor just went from a quick examination/freshen up, to a full rebuild. Oh well....Gotta do what ya gotta do. Edited July 25, 2009 by Coke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coke Posted July 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Well, I got the engine stripped. Punched the freeze plugs out of it, and set it up outside, to get pressure washed. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Cokedoctor/Atlantic%20Blue%2087/downsized_0726091856a.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Cokedoctor/Atlantic%20Blue%2087/downsized_0726091857.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Cokedoctor/Atlantic%20Blue%2087/downsized_0726091858.jpg A lot of gross stuff came out of the water jackets. Real glad I blasted everything out nice. I then heated up the oil galley plugs, removed them, and blasted them out with the pressure washer as well. Engine should be squeaky clean. Waiting on a Paypal balance transfer, then I have a $400 shopping list to send to Randy (Dad). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UlrichWolf Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Looking good, looking good. Now get down here and take off my chip guards for me. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coke Posted August 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 New non-jet valve, mechanical rocker cylinder head has been ordered from Clearwater. Will be delivered to my house tomorrow. Also, a new Schneider 284 Mechanical camshaft was purchased from Trilogy Turbos. Not so sure on the ETA of that yet. ....and my $450 order from Dad @ Engine Machine Service arrived a couple days ago. I only lack a set of injectors, and an exhaust, to make this car run. Updates, when I get off my busy work wheel. My next day off will be Thursday. Hopefully something will happen by then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coke Posted August 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 New head: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Cokedoctor/Atlantic%20Blue%2087/0803092132.jpg Big ole' Box of New Parts from Randy (Dad) @ Engine Machine Service http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Cokedoctor/Atlantic%20Blue%2087/0803092133.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coke Posted August 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 The rotating assembly is complete. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Cokedoctor/Atlantic%20Blue%2087/downsized_0814092332.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Cokedoctor/Atlantic%20Blue%2087/downsized_0814092331.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Cokedoctor/Atlantic%20Blue%2087/downsized_0814092332a.jpg Picture of the underbody, and the old E-Brake cables hanging, ready to be pulled. I'vegot brand new ones in the box, which came with the car, which I will be installing. I had to replace both rear calipers, as they were seized up. The rear right caliper will be in today at noon. I guess I never start getting ready to goto the store, it's 11:30 right now http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Cokedoctor/Atlantic%20Blue%2087/0808091706.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importwarrior Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 (edited) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Cokedoctor/Atlantic%20Blue%2087/downsized_0714092341.jpg just so you know when i got the car in 2000, the original owner said the spoiler got caught in the car wash cloth that goes over the top of the car. it then ripped up the side spoiler. the only way he could get it to stay down was what you see there in the picture. i knew it was due for a rebuild... i just ran out of space and time to do anything so i sold it to coke for a good price. i knew he would do somthing with it. thanks for saving her. any time you think of selling it let me know first please!!!!! Edited August 15, 2009 by importwarrior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coke Posted August 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 Sweet Rob! Well don't have to worry about that screw anymore...the spoiler's been replaced, hehe. As for selling it...I don't know. I think I'm just gonna keep driving this one until it rots in half. Sunday, I finished all of the brake work on the car, I got the new calipers installed and bled. I finished installing the SS Braided brake lines that had came with the car. New E-Brake cables have been installed as well. Imagine that, the E-Brake actually works!! :rollseyes: Tonight, I FINALLY got the engine together.....THANK GOD! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Cokedoctor/Atlantic%20Blue%2087/downsized_0820092040.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Cokedoctor/Atlantic%20Blue%2087/downsized_0820092041.jpg I've been working on this sucker hardcore for the past week, when I'm not working. I feel major relief, that I have accomplished this. Maybe I'll be putting it into the car in the next couple days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmyers151 Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 Lookin good dude, now get down here and build me one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coke Posted August 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 A lot has been accomplished since my last post. Pictures explain more then words, so here goes. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Cokedoctor/Atlantic%20Blue%2087/downsized_0822092025.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Cokedoctor/Atlantic%20Blue%2087/downsized_0822092024.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Cokedoctor/Atlantic%20Blue%2087/downsized_0827092206.jpg I am a very happy man. For a clutch, I used a Centerforce Dual Friction that came installed with less than 1000 miles, on one of my parts cars. Unfortunately, it was a 225mm clutch, so I had to downgrade myself to a 225mm flywheel. Oh well. In the next couple days I will concentrate on connecting loose ends, and putting the finishing touches on it. Should run in a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87conquest_TSi Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 lol the massive boost gauge. It better be on the road soon so we can cruise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importwarrior Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 (edited) when your old the eyes start to go... the big gauge made it easy to read at a glance. once you get used to it, you would not go back. Edited August 28, 2009 by importwarrior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coke Posted August 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 never fear, Granny Boost Gauge will be fully functional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coke Posted August 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 (edited) Alrighty, so I received my new injectors today from Clean_Injection.com, and installed them. After doing so, decided maybe I should replace my fuel filter, and jump the fuel pump to drain the tank out. So...I got a bucket, and let the pump run, and dump the fuel out of the fuel filter feed hose by the driver frame rail. The tank was pretty empty anyways, I only got about a half gallon out of it. This is what came out of it....ugh http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Cokedoctor/Atlantic%20Blue%2087/0829091711.jpg Black dirt, rust, sand and who knows what else. So I decided it's a good idea to drop the tank out of the car. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Cokedoctor/Atlantic%20Blue%2087/0829092057a.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Cokedoctor/Atlantic%20Blue%2087/downsized_0829092057.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Cokedoctor/Atlantic%20Blue%2087/0829092056.jpg All of the hoses were rotted, tore apart like nothing...and the hardlines on top of the tank, were brittle as hell...and i broke one off just touching it. New fuel tank, anyone? Edited August 30, 2009 by Coke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coke Posted November 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 So, it's been a while since I have posted in this thread. Been busy with a few things in my life, and recovering from a few poor personal and financial decisions. Progress on the car is pretty much at a halt as of right now. I have located a fuel tank from Tman, in a couple weeks I plan to cruise down in my Crown Vic to pick the tank up, and bring that baby home. Once that comes home, I can put the tank in the car, and concentrate on repairing some cut wires from Rob, when he was cutting stuff out that wasn't needed, when the car was MPI ready. It's all of maybe 15 wires I need to trace, solder, and plug relays into them. After THAT, I need to finish some battery cable stuff and then I should be able to finally turn the key. The car is listed in the For Sale section....if anybody might be interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coke Posted December 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 Alrighty. I have located a gastank locally, thanks to AngryHero for supplying me with that. I got that installed, along with a nice Walbro 255 fuel pump that came with the tank. Got everything all buttoned up. I finished the charging system massive headache that I had in the corner near the battery. Got all the wires going where they are supposed to be going, and pretty much now...all I need is an ignition coil bracket, and a battery. She should be ready to fire up! I plan to make a video of the first start up, and be posting it here. Very exciting for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsiconquest88 Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 (edited) Justin, you do realize there is a drain plug at the bottom of the tank right lol Edited December 20, 2009 by tsiconquest88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coke Posted December 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 Justin, you do realize there is a drain plug at the bottom of the tank right lol Yes, so? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsiconquest88 Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 (edited) well why did u jump the pump to do it? thats all my point was. also with the drain plug off you can run cleaner and wash it out real good too and have it run right out. But that was if you were keeping the tank, i didnt see the last posts about getting another tank. so nevermind lol. Edited December 20, 2009 by tsiconquest88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coke Posted December 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 I jumped the pump because it was easier to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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