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stecz |
Mar 12 2004, 04:07 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 61 Joined: 20-February 04 From: Cedar Park, TX Member No.: 1,688 |
I'm going to pull the engine on my '73 2.0 this weekend and do a little fix up work...
Projects include: - Pull gas tank, paint area around brake fluid reservoir. I'm assuming that the area the tank is in good shape, if it needs help, I'll paint that with POR. I only want to paint the area around the brake reservoir because I want that to be body color, but the area around the brake reservoir being a different color won't look bad. Maybe I should paint it with that bed liner stuff, so brake fluid won't ruin it. - Relocate fuel pump to under tank - Clean/paint engine compartment. Since painting it body color won't be practical, I'm going to try and clean it up and leave it alone, but the firewall is a mess from contact cement used to glue the insulation pad (not there now). Hopefully that will clean up. Otherwise, I'll paint it grey - Remove tins and clean engine - Fix oil leaks (probably take engine somewhere to have this done) I'm not sure where they are at, hopefully I can ID the leaks before I clean the engine. - Adjust valves while it's out (got to be easier with the engine out than in) - Replace all vaccuum lines and fuel lines - Paint/powdercoat tins (any good places in/near cedar park/austin?) - tune up, etc - install electric fan on the oil cooler Right now, I think the thermostat is disabled, so that the air flaps never close. Should that be fixed, or is it no big deal? Should I disable the cold start valve (I think it's at least marginally functional) to save myself some trouble later? Anything else folks can think of that I should do "while I'm in there"? One of the problems I'm having is that the car is slowly getting very hot if I drive it a reasonable distance and I need to solve that problem. Should I remove the rain tray from the engine cover? Also, how big of a difference will removing the rear valance make? (temp wise) Thanks... |
double-a |
Mar 12 2004, 04:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 987 Joined: 15-September 03 From: vancouver, wa, usa Member No.: 1,162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(stecz @ Mar 12 2004, 02:07 PM) - Clean/paint engine compartment. Since painting it body color won't be practical, I'm going to try and clean it up and leave it alone, but the firewall is a mess from contact cement used to glue the insulation pad (not there now). Hopefully that will clean up. Otherwise, I'll paint it grey i've been wanting to do that too, i removed the heavy black nuisance from the firewall and now there's a bunch of ugly yellow glue and hairy stuff from the pad. doesn't look too good on the white paint (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) don't know how to remove that stuff easily, with the engine in, i ain't dropping it just to clean up the firewall. |
sunfloweryellow914 |
Mar 12 2004, 04:34 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 49 Joined: 21-February 04 From: Decatur, GA Member No.: 1,691 |
If your enigine is getting too hot, while it's out, verifiy that the flaps are not stuck closed, which is possible if they are even slightly bent. Also see if the cooling fins are coated with gunk, which would have an adverse effect on there ability to radiate heat. I was able to make my aux air regulator work by shooting lots of penetrating oil in it and letting it soak.
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TonyAKAVW |
Mar 12 2004, 04:37 PM
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That's my ride. Group: Members Posts: 2,151 Joined: 17-January 03 From: Redondo Beach, CA Member No.: 166 Region Association: None |
Don't worry, you'll think of plenty of things once you tear it open. I started this over a year ago, and at first it was just to replace an oil cooler. I subsequently cleaned up the engine, took off and painted all the tin, etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. Then I was going to do some welding and discovered that my chassis needed replacement. So now I have a new roller that I'm putting parts into. I have a list of projects about a page long.. here's what I have so far..
Body weatherstrip guides - front trunk gas tank (powder coat and lining) POR-15 floorpan and firewall fix drivers side sill plate hole fix hell hole repair hole in passenger side firewall brake T junction stainless steel fuel lines rear trunk shock kit Rear trunk hinge point repair rear drivers side fender replacement Wheel well POR-15 treatments Rear Suspension Swap-out Powder Coating Replace bushings in trailing arm Replace sway bar mount bushings Rebuild rear calipers New pads (already have) New lines New rotors??? Engine Installation Clutch installation Oil filler gasket alternator test??? Wiring harness repairs/cleanup Relay board refurbishing Engine mounting bar powder coating Etc. Shift linkage Front brakes brake master cylinder headlights, blinkers, taillights, driving lights, etc. Bumpers, targa trim, hoods, doors, headlight motor, Windhsields, windshield trim engine lid installation and hinge point repair Weatherstrip installation Suspension alignment electrical repairs Stereo installation Interior installation re-upholstery Paint pedal cluster bushing replacement Steering wheel recovering/replacement heater components installation -Tony |
Brett W |
Mar 12 2004, 05:09 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,856 Joined: 17-September 03 From: huntsville, al Member No.: 1,169 Region Association: None |
" I'm going to pull the engine on my '73 2.0 this weekend and do a little fix up work... "
Famous last words, 15k dollars and 10 years later you finally finish the project you started on a Sat with good intentions (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) |
rhodyguy |
Mar 12 2004, 09:02 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,084 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
leave the adhesive residue until you're ready to pull the engine. color match the engine compartment. it's not that much money and it looks great.
kevin |
ChrisReale |
Mar 12 2004, 09:57 PM
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Sleazy Group: Members Posts: 2,665 Joined: 20-January 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 176 |
When you relocate the fuel pump to the front, you NEED to replace the fuel lines in the tunnel. Once the pump is up front, you are making the fuel lines in the tunnel pressurized. The old lines probably wont like seeing 30 psi for very long...
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campbellcj |
Mar 12 2004, 11:28 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,547 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
FYI you can order code-matched or sample-matched paints from Tower Paint (www.towerpaint.com). For the best match, you can send a small piece such as a headlight lid or "eyebrow"; for around $40 they will custom mix two rattle cans (or regular cans for a gun) and ship 'em right back to you. I've used them for several projects thus far.
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