Rebuild update !
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Strongsville Ohio
Rebuild update !
well, some know I started a engine and tranny rebuild about 6 months ago.
I had the motor sent off to be rebuilt with stock internals plus a mild cam+ roller rockers. So nothing crazy just a bunch of new stock parts.
tranny got a new clutch and flywheel.
new ball joints
lowered
heater core
radiator+ all new hoses, thermostat ect.
new pulleys
all new gaskets
I did all of this in my dads garage with two jack stands and no help. Well I finally bolted everything up, and since having NO help around I had the car towed to my favorite place. I did not want to take the chance of having something not right that I did.
They called me this morning to tell me the car fired right up an it is running great. They are breaking it in, then tuning it and I can come get it later this week.
I have never removed a motor or tranny or heater core before. I advanced my level and knowledge and want to thank all of you guys on here. I have been here almost 6 years. I have gotten rude at times but I guess its what happends.
Thanks for everyones help !
I had the motor sent off to be rebuilt with stock internals plus a mild cam+ roller rockers. So nothing crazy just a bunch of new stock parts.
tranny got a new clutch and flywheel.
new ball joints
lowered
heater core
radiator+ all new hoses, thermostat ect.
new pulleys
all new gaskets
I did all of this in my dads garage with two jack stands and no help. Well I finally bolted everything up, and since having NO help around I had the car towed to my favorite place. I did not want to take the chance of having something not right that I did.
They called me this morning to tell me the car fired right up an it is running great. They are breaking it in, then tuning it and I can come get it later this week.
I have never removed a motor or tranny or heater core before. I advanced my level and knowledge and want to thank all of you guys on here. I have been here almost 6 years. I have gotten rude at times but I guess its what happends.
Thanks for everyones help !
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: NJ
Good luck!
Theres nothing like the satisfaction of turning a wrench on your own car and having it all come together and work out!
Cant wait for pics and vids of the new ride height and the new motor!!!
Theres nothing like the satisfaction of turning a wrench on your own car and having it all come together and work out!
Cant wait for pics and vids of the new ride height and the new motor!!!
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It's a beautiful sound! Not that I have that setup, but I've heard one setup like that. To say you'll love it is an understatement! Congrats on doing all of it yourself!
