What did you do to your GN/TR today? - Page 10

zeus87gn · #**316** (**permalink**) January 11th, 2008, 08:22 AM

Well, last sunday I had the enjoyment of replacing the heater core and control valve. 1st time it had ever been replaced. The original (?) metal valve started leaking on a rusted seam. I went to remove the hoses as they looked quite ate up from the clamps and bent the neck on the core. Amazingly, the Zoo had a new core, a new fan motor and some hoses that I made fit.

Fun part was removing the lid to the air box.
If anyone has done this, they know what I am taking about.
I spent almost all day on this job, but all is well now.

Ol' Zeus is about to be placed on garage rest for some time while the differential gets rebuilt and the fresh turbo gets installed.

rmar · #**317** (**permalink**) January 11th, 2008, 09:18 AM

Just pulled the down pipe ,turbo and exhaust manifolds for
coating. It should look and function sweet!
And adding bung for wb02.

Ttype83 · #**318** (**permalink**) January 11th, 2008, 09:21 AM

Had the DR header welded, new plugs on the DR side..OK it was raining yesterday. To finish today, put crossover back, replace PS side plugs and motor mount. I also need to fix the wiring on the fan ballast(resistor)....and yes I still need to install the valve springs.

scojack_2001 · #**319** (**permalink**) January 11th, 2008, 09:37 AM

I pulled my wasted factory IC shroud off my GN yesterday. 5 out of the six rivets that hold the scoop on were broken. I think I can save it for the time being with some aluminum strips and 1/4"-20 bolts. Also gotta do the heater control valve and hoses, just waiting for the last hose to come in the my GM dealership. And I gotta straighten out the rats nest of wiring under the dash and rip out the inoperative aftermarket rear defog. Also rewire my SM2.1 and secure some other wiring. And install my AutoMeter 3780 tach and custom bracket as well.

Gonna drop my spare DS header off to my buddy today (hopefully) and get him to TIG it up for me...

Ive got a WHOLE list of things I need to do as well, including timing chain/rear main seal & oil pan gasket, along with valvesprings and custom oil cooler lines, gotta relocate the coolant recovery tank... Lotta little dumb stuff really. And I want to go to dual fans....

rmar · #**320** (**permalink**) January 11th, 2008, 06:52 PM

Just took my new 6776 off and disasembled it

Didn't like the way it looked.
I must have to much time on my hands.

JM_in_TX · #**321** (**permalink**) January 13th, 2008, 02:24 AM

I drove mine!!!

It was 60* here today.

turbojimmy · #**322** (**permalink**) January 13th, 2008, 08:38 PM

Since I last posted I've installed a new exhaust system and downpipe. We invited one of her friends over for a 'play date' yesterday.

Jim

BlackMetal · #**323** (**permalink**) January 13th, 2008, 08:59 PM

Going to order poly body bushings and add that to my menacing list of mods for springtime.

Heath · #**324** (**permalink**) January 17th, 2008, 06:27 PM

Drove it to work. I made it! I wish my alky was hooked back up.

TwinyTwin · #**325** (**permalink**) February 8th, 2008, 10:38 AM

Refinished my Front wheels today.

gpadilla1071 · #**326** (**permalink**) February 8th, 2008, 10:57 AM

I'm going to replace my rear brakes, wheel cylinder and do a complete flush of the brake fluid. Oh, one more thing... I'll be working on my front suspension too.

87Jen · #**327** (**permalink**) February 8th, 2008, 08:11 PM

I bought my GN a new Friend last week

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shadowsdaddy · #**328** (**permalink**) February 9th, 2008, 12:26 AM

i started to put on my front airdam but ran across 2 rusty bolts so i sprayed them and will do it a cuple more times before i attempt them again, also tried lining up my spoiler on the decklid but had nothing that would fit under so i could mark the bolts so i can drill out the holes for mounting, talked to bweavy about some intake questions, and got some of the info i needed

1chance · #**329** (**permalink**) February 9th, 2008, 12:57 AM

Ive owned mine 3yrs, and only drove it a month a year, because it keeps breaking

. So it should be out the shop soon, because my wife wrecked my mustang 2week ago(still in the shop) My 01 nissan burned to the ground today, and i had to go to the ER yesterday, i dont think i can plie anymore sh*t on my life this year... Oh yeah, did my taxes today, and found that since i got married last year, i now owe $$$ to IRS!!!

Just stick a fork in me im done, thanks for letting me vent,.

Heath · #**330** (**permalink**) February 9th, 2008, 11:03 AM

I started relocating my SMC ALKY under the headlight and installed my Ram Charger fans.

waddell87 · #**331** (**permalink**) February 9th, 2008, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heath

I started relocating my SMC ALKY under the headlight and installed my Ram Charger fans.

Where did you get you're Quad air double pumper from?How do have it set. If you don't mind.

nevermind I was talking fuel pumps, sorry

scojack_2001 · #**332** (**permalink**) February 23rd, 2008, 08:41 PM

Well, my winter mods are mostly complete. Still gotta put the new KYBs on the front and decide if I wanna mess with the linelock or not.

But all the major work was done today. My car now has a new FelPro neoprene rear main seal (it didnt peel), new oil pickup, and a new Edelbrock double roller and GM needle bearing cam button. We cleaned everything real good and put a new FelPro seal in the timing cover. Also tossed on a new Bosch water pump and Goodyear Gatorback belt, and a braided turbo feed while I was there. Also did the rear brakes with the S-10 cylinders and soft shoes. I also removed my external oil cooler so I can have new lines made up, as the old ones were a little long and were hanging too low for comfort. Also regasketed everything (GM timing cover gasket, VERY important), and the old girl is primed with Mobil-1 10w30. We reset the cam sensor and hooked everything back up.

My 36mm IROC swaybar fit with plenty of room, even with the Kirban braces and my adjustable IC shroud. As a side note, the F-Body swaybar bushing brackets do fit, but they took some "massaging" to work. Not much however. I used Energy Suspension stuff for the swaybar.

Tommorow we'll bleed the brakes and put the shocks on and fill it back up with coolant.

Not a bad days worth of work, made SO MUCH EASIER with a lift.

hounddogs! · #**333** (**permalink**) February 23rd, 2008, 09:42 PM

Back from the shop yesterday. Drove the car to work, parked and the bitch wouldn't fire at noon. Diagnosis: loose connector at the ECM. How in the hell does a connector loosen itself sitting in a parking space? I'll wrench most things, but I'll pay $80 / hr for electrical troubleshooting.

Still recovering from the Chrysler cooling fan locking up. Two melted relays and a popped fusible link. F. Link is repaired, the next task is installing fuses between the fans and the relays. Does 20A sound about right?

regal-nut · #**334** (**permalink**) February 23rd, 2008, 10:22 PM

I was on my back under my girl for 4 hours. Took the wire wheel to the bottom of the body. The wife said i looked like the rust man. Frame off and full resoration.

Just the beginning. I found holes that i was not betting on

So i got to do more brazing but out of oxegen. U got to love these 20+ year olds.But some of it is my fault lit them sit for about 8 years.