Sublimejoe Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 According to this diagram, the bushing I need is #27, the rear trailing link bushing: http://i.imgur.com/ETKIKGeh.png Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snederhiser Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Hello Joe; Has been my experience when dealing with suspensions is to replace all of the bushings at one time. If a couple are gone, it won't be long before the others will follow! I only like going to the line-up shop one time, Steven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sublimejoe Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Hello Joe; Has been my experience when dealing with suspensions is to replace all of the bushings at one time. If a couple are gone, it won't be long before the others will follow! I only like going to the line-up shop one time, Steven. Yeah, thats what I decided to do. The bushings are so cheap anyway that it just makes sense. It was $175 for every rear bushing and $125 for the whole front, including ball joints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sublimejoe Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 So I replaced all eight lifters on one side and it seemed to be fine, but after a test drive the motor seems to be knocking or something. Anything that could have happened with the lifter install that would cause an issue like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USLiberty Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 I'm not sure of the lifter installation, but to determine where the noise is coming from you can use a stethoscope or even a long screwdriver held up tight to your ear and the block while the motor is running. Then try the heads. Your basically transfering sound through screwdriver. Sounds silly, but it works and its easy to tell where the most noise is coming from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sublimejoe Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share Posted April 2, 2014 I originally did that last week and the noise was coming from the right side valve cover with a bit of noise coming from the timing cover. I haven't had a chance to do it again since last night but I seems to be coming from the left side of the motor now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sublimejoe Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share Posted April 2, 2014 Ok, compression test done. Three of the cylinders had around 150psi, one cylinder had 90psi. Roommate said his thoughts is that a valve or valve spring broke. Leakdown test tomorrow. UGH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USLiberty Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 I have a friend who's a mechanic and if he comes across 1 low cylinder, he'll use seafoam in an attempt to clean the valves. This rarely works but it may be worth a shot before you start pulling the heads. Engine has to be hot, running, using a vacuum hose momentarily suck in some seafoam but don't suck so much as to stall the motor. After you get tons of smoke pouring out and about half your bottle of seafoam in the motor, shut it down and let the seafoam soak for 12hours or so. Then put the other half of the bottle in your fuel tank and drive it till the smoke is gone. If this doesn't help your compression you might be looking at a valve job or some rings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sublimejoe Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share Posted April 2, 2014 I have a friend who's a mechanic and if he comes across 1 low cylinder, he'll use seafoam in an attempt to clean the valves. This rarely works but it may be worth a shot before you start pulling the heads. Engine has to be hot, running, using a vacuum hose momentarily suck in some seafoam but don't suck so much as to stall the motor. After you get tons of smoke pouring out and about half your bottle of seafoam in the motor, shut it down and let the seafoam soak for 12hours or so. Then put the other half of the bottle in your fuel tank and drive it till the smoke is gone. If this doesn't help your compression you might be looking at a valve job or some rings. Unfortunately it sounds like something is broken, not just dirty. The leakdown should give us a good idea of where the issue is, then we can go from there. My hope is that its something to do with the valves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snederhiser Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Hello Joe; I would look for a flat cam on the low cylinder! This would cause low pressure. Could also be a faulty spring? Thinking you will have to pull the head, Steven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sublimejoe Posted April 3, 2014 Author Share Posted April 3, 2014 Leakdown test complete. Looks like the pressure is leaking into the crankcase and according to my roommate "Piston is Fucked" I am starting to get a bit of an unsettling feeling from his abilities. The car needed lifters, as soon as he replaced them and started the car back up it starts knocking ten minutes later. Could he have messed something up or is this just a very coincidental issue? Edit: The leaking pressure in question is happening on the cylinder opposite the side where he did lifters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sublimejoe Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 Found the door I needed today and purchased. http://i.imgur.com/EXJkIE2h.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sublimejoe Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 Door showed up, in absolutely mint condition. Taking car of one tiny door ding and priming before install: http://i.imgur.com/R9EZoc5h.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sublimejoe Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 My right side rocker is rusted beyond repair. Is #3 in this diagram the actual rocker piece? http://i.imgur.com/qF3QLcnh.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sublimejoe Posted April 27, 2014 Author Share Posted April 27, 2014 Finally got around to putting the new door on today: http://i.imgur.com/3uFK5kgh.jpg Then I sanded down some surface rust and primed: http://i.imgur.com/FXNnlgzh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Tb1tan7h.jpg The rust will be properly fixed before painting, I just had nothing to do and figured I would give it a try. Came out pretty good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowMongoose Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 I'm right this moment waiting for the third pass of primer to dry on a formerly rusty spot on the roof of my postal Lego. Yay weekend progress! Are you going to stay white or change it up? I've got a couple cans of (factory) blue for mine headed my way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sublimejoe Posted April 27, 2014 Author Share Posted April 27, 2014 Got bored again and finished up. Before: http://i.imgur.com/aGDMYgU.jpg After: http://i.imgur.com/DoHUfKi.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ubaru Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Stoked to see how well that primer turned out, can't wait to see it painted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 baller. I could suck start a snow blower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htioki Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 That's a big improvement! Looks way better, even though its just a primer. What materials did you use to remove the rust? Got bored again and finished up. Before: http://i.imgur.com/aGDMYgU.jpg After: http://i.imgur.com/DoHUfKi.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sublimejoe Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 That's a big improvement! Looks way better, even though its just a primer. What materials did you use to remove the rust? Thanks! I used a grinder and then a palm sander. It was basically all surface rust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightmaresmk Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 did you seal the rust with converter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sublimejoe Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 did you seal the rust with converter? Yessir. This is mainly just a temporary fix to avoid the rust getting worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightmaresmk Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Nice that makes a huge difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sublimejoe Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 I found a complete longblockthat also came with a radiator and some other stuff. I knew checking Craigslist ten times a day would eventually pay off. My friend picked it up for me because it was about 1.5 hours from me, so once I pick it up from him I will have a better idea of what I am working with. The guy who did own it pulled it from a running car so heres to hoping it is still at least close to running condition. Total cost: $40 FORTY DOLLARS! http://i.imgur.com/36eBJ6cl.jpg http://i.imgur.com/4MZ8brll.jpg http://i.imgur.com/xTQ85M3l.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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