Blew an Apex seal, rebuild time!
12-23-12, 06:27 PM
#101
Since I'm still waiting on my turbos to get rebuilt and the small stuff like gaskets, etc I installed some of the interior stuff I have had laying around for a while. It was a good day for it. First rear speaker delete and new cargo area mat. 
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12-29-12, 03:51 PM
#115
Original Gangster/Rotary!
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For all those getting UIMs/LIMs ceramic coated, be VERY careful to get all the beads out of the manifolds. In particular they like to lodge in all the small vacuum nipples. I'll blow through each one by mouth, and use a thin drill bit with a small hammer to tap the beads until they break. Then liberal use of compressed air to get all the debris out.
I know of three different motors that have failed over the years from beads getting sucked into them. You definitely don't want this happening to you, makes for a sad day
I know of three different motors that have failed over the years from beads getting sucked into them. You definitely don't want this happening to you, makes for a sad day
12-31-12, 11:39 AM
#116
For all those getting UIMs/LIMs ceramic coated, be VERY careful to get all the beads out of the manifolds. In particular they like to lodge in all the small vacuum nipples. I'll blow through each one by mouth, and use a thin drill bit with a small hammer to tap the beads until they break. Then liberal use of compressed air to get all the debris out.
I know of three different motors that have failed over the years from beads getting sucked into them. You definitely don't want this happening to you, makes for a sad day
I know of three different motors that have failed over the years from beads getting sucked into them. You definitely don't want this happening to you, makes for a sad day
I've heard some people say that the only medium that should be used for blasting manifolds is soda blasting..
12-31-12, 06:23 PM
#117
It's suppose to be warmer next weekend, I hope to get some stuff done. Even the garage has been too cold.
Thanks for the advice, I have had a couple of people tell me this. Just loading the parts in my car had beads rolling out.
For all those getting UIMs/LIMs ceramic coated, be VERY careful to get all the beads out of the manifolds. In particular they like to lodge in all the small vacuum nipples. I'll blow through each one by mouth, and use a thin drill bit with a small hammer to tap the beads until they break. Then liberal use of compressed air to get all the debris out.
I know of three different motors that have failed over the years from beads getting sucked into them. You definitely don't want this happening to you, makes for a sad day
I know of three different motors that have failed over the years from beads getting sucked into them. You definitely don't want this happening to you, makes for a sad day
01-01-13, 02:53 PM
#118
Spanking Pcars
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G, they sell these little devices at Lowes and Home Depot called HEATERS.
They can warm up a garage enough, so you can work.
Stop spending so much on "look good" parts and you will be able to afford one.
They can warm up a garage enough, so you can work.
Stop spending so much on "look good" parts and you will be able to afford one.
ack from BNR.
