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Posted by: Jeffs9146 Jan 26 2004, 11:55 AM

OK, I have finaly started the process of tear-down!

My plan is to remove and replace:

The Oil Return Tubes
The Trailing Arms
Powder coat everything
Maybe Muellers Bearings toooooooo!

Can I powder coat the Heat Exchangers or should I just paint them?

Woohoo, we will see! I will post more photos as I progress!

Jeff


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Posted by: Mueller Jan 26 2004, 12:15 PM

Hey Jeff........

NO powdercoating* on the H/E's......ceramic coating is fine

*supposedly thier is a special high temp powdercoating, but you'll see better results with the ceramic coating, IMHO

Posted by: Jeffs9146 Jan 26 2004, 12:22 PM

Thanks Mueller, I had heard that!

Anyone have a source for Ceramic coatings in the East Bay Area?

Jeff

Posted by: seanery Jan 26 2004, 12:36 PM

Jeff,
send the exchangers to me and I'll take care of the coating for ya.
PM me for address.

Posted by: James Adams Jan 26 2004, 12:43 PM

Jeff, your transmission mounts are put together wrong. The big dished washer goes up on the mount, not under the transmission ear.

BTW, ceramic coating is the way to go - nice stuff!

Posted by: Jeffs9146 Jan 26 2004, 01:24 PM

I could not find a photo that matched the assembly on my car! Does anyone have a photo of the correct configuration?

Jeff


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Posted by: James Adams Jan 26 2004, 01:45 PM

Not here, I can look tonight (at home).

Posted by: Jeffs9146 Jan 26 2004, 01:49 PM

This is the only photo I could find!

Jeff


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Posted by: seanery Jan 26 2004, 01:59 PM

Jeff,

I haven't done a real -6, but I believe this is correct.


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Posted by: Gint Jan 26 2004, 03:08 PM

I just removed mine (the mounts) yesterday. Sean's photo work is correct.

Posted by: Jeffs9146 Jan 26 2004, 03:59 PM

Thanks you guys! I will swap things around before I put it back together. The PO must have done that when they put the side shift trany in!

Seanery, you do the Ceramic coating yourself? Thanks for the offer! I would think it could cost a few bucks to ship it to Indy? What could I expect to pay to have it done localy?

Jeff

Posted by: Scott Carlberg Jan 26 2004, 04:03 PM

Ceramic Coating:
http://www.performancecoatings.com

Their website offers alot of information.



DIY kit: http://www.columbiacoatings.com/

Posted by: Aaron Cox Jan 26 2004, 04:42 PM

youre replacing trailing arms? why-

Posted by: Jeffs9146 Jan 26 2004, 05:09 PM

The drivers side arm is bent! The PO must have slid it into a curb or something. It has about 2" of camber spacers.

Jeff


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Posted by: Jeffs9146 Jan 26 2004, 05:15 PM

Plus, I have this pretty one to put on!!

Jeff


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Posted by: seanery Jan 26 2004, 05:19 PM

Jeff, uh yeah, sure I do, huh, huh. That's what I meant LOL!

Posted by: seanery Jan 26 2004, 05:20 PM

I used Jet-Hott Sterling for several things on the blue car. I love that stuff.

Posted by: Jeffs9146 Jan 26 2004, 05:38 PM

Ohhhh, So you are just looking for heat for your 6!! I almost missed that thread!!

Really, what colors do you have?

Jeff

Posted by: seanery Jan 26 2004, 06:29 PM

silver (I don't have it, Jet-Hott does). I send it out. It was all a ploy to get some HE's.

Posted by: Jeffs9146 Feb 13 2004, 01:43 PM

Progress has been made.....slow but sure!!

Jeff


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Posted by: echocanyons Feb 13 2004, 01:51 PM

So what did it take to pull your hubs, I am quite stuck at this point(but harvesting them from a 911)

Is there a tool
or what?

Posted by: Jeffs9146 Feb 13 2004, 02:23 PM

I remove the bearing retainer plate, set the arms on the edge of the table and start pounding with the following tools!!

Jeff


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Posted by: Jeffs9146 Feb 13 2004, 02:24 PM

Tool #2


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Posted by: Jeffs9146 Feb 13 2004, 02:24 PM

Tool #3


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Posted by: Jeffs9146 Feb 13 2004, 02:27 PM

I realize this is the Mickey Mouse way to do it but I couldn't find my Bearing tap extension so I had to improvise!! I wouldn't want to use the bearings after removal anyway!

Jeff

Posted by: Jeffs9146 Feb 13 2004, 02:52 PM

Just in case you are trying to do this while it is still in the car, there is a certain order you need to remove things!

After removing the Wheels, brakes and rotor then:

1. Remove the Axels
2. Tap hub out
3. Remove Bearing retainer plate
4. Tap out bearing out

Jeff

Posted by: Jeff Bonanno Feb 13 2004, 02:55 PM

-- tap --

taptaptap

thwap! SMACK! SMA...CLANK - awfuck.

Posted by: Jeffs9146 Feb 13 2004, 03:02 PM

That comes when it finaly falls out and on your foot!!

Jeff


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Posted by: fiid Feb 13 2004, 03:32 PM

ROTFLMAO

Posted by: echocanyons Feb 13 2004, 03:55 PM

I think I need a bigger hammer

Thanks for the tips

Posted by: Jeffs9146 Feb 13 2004, 03:59 PM

5 lb minimum!!

What he means is hit it harddddddddd!! with a 5 pounder!


Jeff

Posted by: Jeffs9146 Feb 28 2004, 03:11 PM

OK, I did it all by my self!!!! Filled the ovaled hole and reamed it! OUCH!

Jeff


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Posted by: Jeffs9146 Mar 24 2004, 05:36 PM

Things are still progressing! I have most of the parts powder coated and ready to reasemble! I am still cleaning the motor and I just found out my alternator was bad so I guess I wont make it for the 27th breakfast!! Oh well, maybe the next one!!

Jeff


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Posted by: Jeffs9146 May 17 2004, 04:32 PM

OK I am making some progress! I am not going to be able to attend the WCC because I have to get this going and then move to the new home in Discovery Bay!!

The suspension is done and just needs some detailing and reassembling.


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Posted by: Jeffs9146 May 17 2004, 04:34 PM

Now the engine just needs to be cleaned and reassembled!! Look at the intake ports!! They look new!!

Jeff


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Posted by: Jeffs9146 May 17 2004, 04:34 PM

lskj


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Posted by: Jeffs9146 May 17 2004, 04:35 PM

lskjlk Last one!


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Posted by: Mueller May 17 2004, 04:38 PM

looks good Jeff.....are you selling the /6 or keeping it?

not that I have personal experiance......but you might be interested to know that out on Vasco Rd they installed some automatic speed limit signs that tell you what your current speed is......I "heard" that they flip out and flash 0 and 70 when passed while going a little over 130

Posted by: SirAndy May 17 2004, 04:41 PM

the "flash" is the camera taking a picture of your license plate

Posted by: Jeffs9146 May 17 2004, 04:45 PM

Yep, I saw those last week when I was doing the inspection on my new place!! I didn't test the 130 mph thing though....every time I go up there I see at least 3 Highway Patrol pulling someone over!! That is one hell of a fun road at top speed though!!

I plan on keeping it unless I find one already done well and I can make a quick buck selling this one! The house is my focus right now!! You'll have to come out and hang on the dock some time Mueller, we are almost neighbors!

Jeff

Posted by: Jeffs9146 May 17 2004, 04:47 PM

Jeff

Posted by: Jeffs9146 Jun 10 2004, 04:05 PM

I am moving along!!

I hope to drive it this weekend!

Oil Return Tubes were a bitch!!

Jeff


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Posted by: seanery Jun 10 2004, 04:31 PM

Posted by: Jeffs9146 Jun 11 2004, 09:44 AM

HE's are now in place!!!

Jeff


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Posted by: Jeffs9146 Jun 14 2004, 09:29 AM

Wooohoo!! I drove it all day yesterday!!

No leaks, runs like a champ!! I still need to properly time it but it still runs great!!

It has been over 9 months since I have been able to play with my baby!! I even cleaned out the garage!!

Thanks to all who helped me! Now I can drive it up to my new house and take it apart again!!

Jeff