Rebuilding my VIII
Apr 21, 2018, 05:22 PM
#766
Not a whole lot of progress. My grandma passed away this past week. Spent some time with family this week. Got out today and installed new injector seals as I had a small boost leak on #4 last time I did a test. Installed a new starter plate. Ordered a pile of small parts that should be here to start working on next weekend. Picked up some blue loctite and have my flywheel ready to install tomorrow. Dropped off my calipers for powder yesterday. Lots of small things in the works. I'm considering dropping my rear diff to stack the plates correctly. I'd like to order a Weir kit. Debating on whether to wait until I get that or just do it now.
Apr 21, 2018, 10:23 PM
#767
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The weir kit is junk. The plates aren't grooved, oil has a hard time getting in between the plates, they fuse together, then the tabs break off, and it ruins the carrier.
If you want a 12 plate diff, send it to TRE. If you don't have the coin for that (understandable), just restock the stock plates. It's a nice improvement for free.
If you want a 12 plate diff, send it to TRE. If you don't have the coin for that (understandable), just restock the stock plates. It's a nice improvement for free.
Apr 22, 2018, 06:11 PM
#769
Finished half a project today. I've been wanting to paint my headlight housings for years, now. Decided to get one done. Hopefully I'll do the other next weekend. I used a heat gun to open up the housing. Huge PITA. I'd still like to get JDM MR lights at some point, but this looks a bit more updated to me.
Split:
Wetsanded with 400 and primed:
Back in, no lens:
Back on the car with a clean and polished lens:
Split:
Wetsanded with 400 and primed:
Back in, no lens:
Back on the car with a clean and polished lens:
Apr 29, 2018, 12:21 PM
#770
Sunday update!
Lightweight flywheel installed with ARP hardware. Also installed a new starter plate and dowel, as they were both chewed up a bit.
Comp Stage 2 installed with ACT Monoloc:
Finished my other headlight and put the bumper back on:
I also pulled my thermostat housing and all to clean up. Going to go ahead and replace all the gaskets and do a new valve cover gasket as I have oil seeping from around the cam sensor housing.
My buddy said the brakes are stripped and blasted and he will be prepping and spraying powder this week!
Lightweight flywheel installed with ARP hardware. Also installed a new starter plate and dowel, as they were both chewed up a bit.
Comp Stage 2 installed with ACT Monoloc:
Finished my other headlight and put the bumper back on:
I also pulled my thermostat housing and all to clean up. Going to go ahead and replace all the gaskets and do a new valve cover gasket as I have oil seeping from around the cam sensor housing.
My buddy said the brakes are stripped and blasted and he will be prepping and spraying powder this week!
May 5, 2018, 07:25 AM
#771
Just a couple teasers. Might get to do some work this afternoon and tomorrow:
Nothing fancy, just inspected and basic Shep rebuild:
Sparkly! (But hopefully not too sparkly):
A little paint here. Valve cover is coming off to clean and replace the gasket:
Nothing fancy, just inspected and basic Shep rebuild:
Sparkly! (But hopefully not too sparkly):
A little paint here. Valve cover is coming off to clean and replace the gasket:
May 6, 2018, 06:50 PM
#772
Really happy with how these turned out! New seals, dust boots, bleeders, and caps. Just got them bolted up. I'll be installing SS lines, too.
A little more cleaning. Replaced the cam sensor trigger (long story), and installed the STM cover I've had for a couple years. New valve cover gasket, too:
A little more cleaning. Replaced the cam sensor trigger (long story), and installed the STM cover I've had for a couple years. New valve cover gasket, too:
May 9, 2018, 04:50 AM
#773
Got a couple fun parts yesterday. I've been debating over doing this for a while. I really wanted a 71HTA, but it was a little out of the budget right now. Hopefully this will tide me over and make a little power and some nice drivability.
FP Flow Advancement Port:
FP 84mm Intake:
FP Flow Advancement Port:
FP 84mm Intake:
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2006EvoIXer (May 11, 2018)
May 19, 2018, 12:12 AM
#779
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Make sure you don't hit that "nice" fresh spray paint with any brake cleaner.
May 19, 2018, 04:12 AM
#780
Got the fork assembly done last night. Going to try to get it in the car on Sunday. I'm meeting a buddy in Waco today to get my tools (including my press) back. He's been working on his Z32 suspension.