my car re-build
07-07-10, 02:36 PM
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so she is ready for the new engine to drop in
=)
but while my mechanic helps me drop in the engine i'll do some other stuff
like remove the fog lights that i will be selling soon
and installing the new pedals that i didn't like because the gas pedal is way to small
and the hood is not installed just placed on top because the manager came yesturday saying i was getting towed
oh and i removed the paint of the rims now they are shiny but i still got to clean them and maybe buff them or something
=)
but while my mechanic helps me drop in the engine i'll do some other stuff
like remove the fog lights that i will be selling soon
and installing the new pedals that i didn't like because the gas pedal is way to small
and the hood is not installed just placed on top because the manager came yesturday saying i was getting towed
oh and i removed the paint of the rims now they are shiny but i still got to clean them and maybe buff them or something
07-07-10, 02:47 PM
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if you need another cover plate i got one. i can give it to you when i pick up the wheels.
also what happened to the sender!? i swore that thing was in one piece when it was loaded on the truck.
also what happened to the sender!? i swore that thing was in one piece when it was loaded on the truck.
07-07-10, 03:17 PM
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it was i think might have broken on the way but when i got home i berly touched it and just snapped off i wasn't even trying to take it off but i have the one from my engine so i just have to remove it and i'm good the block off plate i might need if i can't fix this one
ps i forgot the radiator hose lol i'm going to buy a new one its better then driving for it or waiting for you to come by lol
ps i forgot the radiator hose lol i'm going to buy a new one its better then driving for it or waiting for you to come by lol
07-07-10, 03:30 PM
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I would've kicked you out if I was the manager but being a fellow rotary owner...I'd grab some beer and watch you work cause I'm lazy and tell you how you're doing everything wrong LOL jkjk totally kidding
Seriously tho...I commend you on your efforts. Its not easy doing all of this "basic looking" stuff... given you have the right tools, its still a pain to do a lot of work to our cars. Cant wait to see it finished...I spied a TII hood
Seriously tho...I commend you on your efforts. Its not easy doing all of this "basic looking" stuff... given you have the right tools, its still a pain to do a lot of work to our cars. Cant wait to see it finished...I spied a TII hood
07-09-10, 08:22 PM
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does anyone know who can install my engine i realize i don't have the tools needed and i have talked to a few mechanics most charge me 250-300 but don't know anything about rotary engines most ask me 4 or 6 cylinders? what no cylinders? so it don't run on gas right? you know all that funny stuff
so let me know guys pm me
so let me know guys pm me
07-16-10, 04:35 PM
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so she is ready for the new engine to drop in
=)
but while my mechanic helps me drop in the engine i'll do some other stuff
like remove the fog lights that i will be selling soon
and installing the new pedals that i didn't like because the gas pedal is way to small
and the hood is not installed just placed on top because the manager came yesturday saying i was getting towed
oh and i removed the paint of the rims now they are shiny but i still got to clean them and maybe buff them or something
=)
but while my mechanic helps me drop in the engine i'll do some other stuff
like remove the fog lights that i will be selling soon
and installing the new pedals that i didn't like because the gas pedal is way to small
and the hood is not installed just placed on top because the manager came yesturday saying i was getting towed
oh and i removed the paint of the rims now they are shiny but i still got to clean them and maybe buff them or something
07-19-10, 12:30 AM
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ur the first lol engine had a little oil when i got it but i sprayed some engine degreaser from auto parts store and scrubbed it with a steel brush came right off
07-23-10, 05:43 PM
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agh the only update right now is i'm pissed at my apartment managers here is why. my honda was dirty so i grab a bucket of MY water from the bathroom and start washing it i'm almost done when the manager comes and bitches at me for cleaning the car in the parking lot. wtf is that. they want there money on time yet the 10 inch pot hole in the road is not there problem that pot hole has been there since april!
update for the car i went to my mechanic today to check on my engine he said to take the car tomorrow to start dropping in the engine (which should have been done a week ago) wish me luck guys
update for the car i went to my mechanic today to check on my engine he said to take the car tomorrow to start dropping in the engine (which should have been done a week ago) wish me luck guys
07-30-10, 09:36 PM
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ok the sender is finally removed from the engine (yay) and here are some pictures for updates i feel pictures will be enough to explain what i'm doing.
08-04-10, 10:09 PM
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more updates i found something else that was broken
the clutch release bearing
one of the little wings was completely broken off is that normal?
i already got a new one but just curious if the bearing breaking is the start of some new problem
and good news the engine is installed and most everything is connected just need a few things here and there.
the clutch release bearing
one of the little wings was completely broken off is that normal?
i already got a new one but just curious if the bearing breaking is the start of some new problem
and good news the engine is installed and most everything is connected just need a few things here and there.
08-04-10, 11:27 PM
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and thats what i thought its not worn out its broken physically usually things wear out. i found this picture to me the bearing looks like its ok and not broken so i don't know if it broke when it got towed or from carelessness of my mechanic
08-05-10, 05:33 PM
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update
the car is finally running. it started right up today and the only problem is my speedometer doesn't work but all the other gauges work so i think its just the cable that is not connected or its broken i will take a look tomorrow since today is time to clean it
the car is finally running. it started right up today and the only problem is my speedometer doesn't work but all the other gauges work so i think its just the cable that is not connected or its broken i will take a look tomorrow since today is time to clean it
08-07-10, 12:20 AM
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This thread, for some reason reminds me of the guy who lived in an HOA condo. They booted his car for parking violations, so he put it on rollers and rolled it into his garage with the boot attached. I tried to find the link, but I couldn't find it.
EDIT: Found epic thread, read it, it is awesome....
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f7/ep...battle-572540/
EDIT: Found epic thread, read it, it is awesome....
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f7/ep...battle-572540/
08-07-10, 02:01 PM
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so far the car starts up on the first try and she pulls nicely can't wait to get her register i'll might just make her my dd 
thanks again for the engine can't believe how clean it is
i'll upload a video shortly youtube has been doing this to me
so i'll keep trying today
thanks again for the engine can't believe how clean it is
i'll upload a video shortly youtube has been doing this to me
so i'll keep trying today
08-07-10, 03:38 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-V_vfo-zHo
video of my car start up and rev... yes the car was warmed up
enjoy
video of my car start up and rev... yes the car was warmed up
enjoy
08-07-10, 05:59 PM
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well since i sold my seats i have to baby drive it or else i'll fly into the hatch lol
so far it moves thats all i know.... i want to see how hard it pulls maybe in next couple days i'll get the seats installed
so far it moves thats all i know.... i want to see how hard it pulls maybe in next couple days i'll get the seats installed
09-14-10, 07:08 PM
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more work to my car.
doing a a/c delete and installing a manual rack.
i would have been done today but since my car is open already i am cleaning out all the dirty oil dust and anything keeping my engine bay from being clean.
here are some pictures.
comparing the manual rack to power steering rack.
and my engine going from stock to good track/street car
all this was removed
for those who have done a manual rack how did you get the steering wheel to align right with the wheels any tips or do i just get the steering wheel straight and get one wheel straight bolt it up then do the other wheel? let me know how u did it. thanks
more mods coming up later this week.
doing a a/c delete and installing a manual rack.
i would have been done today but since my car is open already i am cleaning out all the dirty oil dust and anything keeping my engine bay from being clean.
here are some pictures.
comparing the manual rack to power steering rack.
and my engine going from stock to good track/street car
all this was removed
for those who have done a manual rack how did you get the steering wheel to align right with the wheels any tips or do i just get the steering wheel straight and get one wheel straight bolt it up then do the other wheel? let me know how u did it. thanks
more mods coming up later this week.
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11-04-10, 09:49 AM
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wow love ya car its awesome... you should trade me your steering wheel though i really want it i'll give you all the stock steering wheel components and some boot for yours 
lol love the work i have seen done to your car hope mine comes together as good as yours did haha
lol love the work i have seen done to your car hope mine comes together as good as yours did haha