Took the block back, they were apologetic, and shocked that they missed it. Thanks for all your opinions, I think taking it back was a good move. At least it will be done correct and clean.
Started dismantling Trans-Am engine
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AmericanThunder
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A good move Dan. Do it right, do it once.
AmericanThunder
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I also think the Pontiac blue looks great on the intake, but......
I'm less sure about the red fuel rails.
I think if it was me, I'd rub the fuel rails down to bare metal and then polish with some metal polish. They would look great as bare aluminum and bring a little old school bling to your engine bay.
Assuming that anodizing can be rubbed off anyway?
I'm less sure about the red fuel rails.
I think if it was me, I'd rub the fuel rails down to bare metal and then polish with some metal polish. They would look great as bare aluminum and bring a little old school bling to your engine bay.
Assuming that anodizing can be rubbed off anyway?
It could take some doing to remove the anodizing, sand paper would do it. There is an anodizing firm near near that can acid dip it and anodize it clear.
saleen 192
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all came good in the end well hopefully check it before you leave when you pick it up,
red rails for red car , ????
red rails for red car , ????
Worked on the mount on the gear box.
Old mount is a bit work out
Got a flappy bit in the middle.
Riveted in, so need to drill out the rivets. Some were a bit of a pain, but all came out int he end.
New ones bolted in place.
Back on the transmission, just finger tight for now.
Old mount is a bit work out
Got a flappy bit in the middle.
Riveted in, so need to drill out the rivets. Some were a bit of a pain, but all came out int he end.
New ones bolted in place.
Back on the transmission, just finger tight for now.
Also cleaned a bit of the prop shaft at lunch time, a couple of mins with autosol done this.
Going to have to do the rest now, although no one will see it apart from the MOT guy.
Going to have to do the rest now, although no one will see it apart from the MOT guy.
AmericanThunder
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Poly Eurethane Trans mount?
I hated that when I tried it. Transmitted way too much NVH for my taste.
I hated that when I tried it. Transmitted way too much NVH for my taste.
Transmount is poly, yes. Its been on there for over a year, along with the engine mounts, and feels okay to me. This new torque arm mount needed to be changed and I still had the mount for that in the kit. So gonna give it ago. Will be interesting to feel how different it is.
AmericanThunder
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My torque arm mount was poly too. Had no problem with that.
Got the cog off the crank with a puller and a bit of heat.
Now just need to get the key out to pop onto the new crank when it returns.
Now just need to get the key out to pop onto the new crank when it returns.
AmericanThunder
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Im guessing you won't be ready for wheels day unless your planning a two day binge of reassembly?
Not much chance. We got the block back on Thursday, which would have been achievable to assemble. However after spotting the clearance issue, its certainly delayed things. Not got the block back yet, not wanting to rush them either, as want it done right.
I will be at Wheels Day, but in the Kia. Going by what usually gets in, wouldn't be surprised if they direct me to the show arena rather than the public parking. Sarah is going to jump into a show car with no passengers, as one passenger gets in free.
I've passed on my ticket to someone else in the club who didn't get a ticket.
Its a shame its not going to be ready. With no rush on now, I can make sure things are cleaner and a little more perfect.
I will be at Wheels Day, but in the Kia. Going by what usually gets in, wouldn't be surprised if they direct me to the show arena rather than the public parking. Sarah is going to jump into a show car with no passengers, as one passenger gets in free.
I've passed on my ticket to someone else in the club who didn't get a ticket.
Its a shame its not going to be ready. With no rush on now, I can make sure things are cleaner and a little more perfect.
AmericanThunder
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We'll be waiting at the pizza layby at Heath End, same as last two years. What time will the convoy pass by?
Leaving Morrison's again at 8am. Possibly around 8.30am . I can get Sarah to text when near again.
Block is back in back of Kia.
Clearance looking good, and they wouldn't take any money for it.
Can start getting it back together now.
Clearance looking good, and they wouldn't take any money for it.
Can start getting it back together now.
AmericanThunder
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Great. Have you got plenty of clearance now?
AmericanThunder
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Just to clarify. Is that leaving Morrisons at 8, possibly 8:30 or passing by the layby at 8:30?
Ah sorry, leaving Morrisons at 8am sharp. We should be passing the layby around 8.30am.
Clearance is 2 or 3mm now. Looking at what people aim for in forums is 50thou or more, which is 1.27mm, as it certainly has more than that.
Clearance is 2 or 3mm now. Looking at what people aim for in forums is 50thou or more, which is 1.27mm, as it certainly has more than that.
AmericanThunder
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You're good to go then.... get building!