KZJonny Posted May 31, 2023 Author Share Posted May 31, 2023 (edited) Nobody opted for the raceday 12V DC quickjacks? Shame. I was also considering bringing ramps, but maybe we don’t need multiples? Then again…. Maybe we do.. hah! Edited May 31, 2023 by KZJonny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enlight Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 I opted for the 12v's. 1 muFreight.co A JDM Container Sharing Service from Japan to NYC Website | Instagram | Email Bessie II's Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubOperator Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 7 hours ago, KZJonny said: Anyone close enough to the even willing to let me ship a skidplate to their place who would be willing to bring it along? Or who I could go and collect it from? Pretty sure that could easily be installed at the campgrounds. -$75 in shipping and no customs charges? Sounds like it's time to ante up and get a nice skid plate. I am at 02818, can bring that skidplate if the shipping works for you. 1 2005 LGT Wagon Limited 6 MT RBP Stage 2 - 249K 2007 B9 Tribeca Limited DGM - 272K SOLD - 2005 OB Limited 5 MT Silver - 245K SOLD - 2010 OB 6 MT Silver - 205K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubOperator Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 To all this talk about bringing quick jacks, I say FU in a loving, brotherly way 2 4 2005 LGT Wagon Limited 6 MT RBP Stage 2 - 249K 2007 B9 Tribeca Limited DGM - 272K SOLD - 2005 OB Limited 5 MT Silver - 245K SOLD - 2010 OB 6 MT Silver - 205K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylew Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 First the quick jacks need to be out from under the car in order to bring them I run away 2 4 Wagon is LIFE! - 265,000 miles and climbing Unofficial Build (Restoration) Thread Steering Rack Rebuild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KZJonny Posted May 31, 2023 Author Share Posted May 31, 2023 Oh my. Yeah. I certainly anticipate some minor problems, but my best wishes to all that we have an incident free meetup and only the easiest of repairs to be made. Preferably nothing goes south until after the blue road cruise. I’ll have a passenger seat free for anyone who would prefer to ride in a GT vs. Whatever else they drive to the event if they want to join in the cruise. That is assuming my car doesn’t break. I’m still going to bring along a decent set of tools. Just in case. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infosecdad Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 45 minutes ago, KZJonny said: I’m still going to bring along a decent set of tools. Just in case. I always do that... They have almost always been used for someone else's vehicle thankfully. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Who posted here looking for help with a crank pulley on a long road trip? I forget Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enlight Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Scored what felt like a big win today. I found out my cam seal kit did not have any discs that would encompass the rear main seal. I went to Home Depot and within seconds found a $5 PVC pipe that matched the seal exactly. I looked around further then found an even more perfect cap with a lip that would get the seal flush with its surroundings... for $0.85. I'm glad I didn't have to pay $50.00 + rush shipping to get the pricey version this weekend. I could dremel out the notch inside the cap tomorrow. Oatey 33463 4 1 1 muFreight.co A JDM Container Sharing Service from Japan to NYC Website | Instagram | Email Bessie II's Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enlight Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 Using a mallet to nudge the seal in with my makeshift seal installer didn't work, so I had to improvise. Sits perfectly flush now. 2 1 muFreight.co A JDM Container Sharing Service from Japan to NYC Website | Instagram | Email Bessie II's Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 brilliant 1 Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 (edited) Similar experience with PVC "setting" tools. While swapping out head sets on the family mtn bikes I came across the need for a specialty race setting tool. I could not replicate the adapter so I had to purchase that from the manufacturer. But I made my own setting tool with PVC pipe and a cap and saved $75, lol. Edited June 9, 2023 by m sprank 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enlight Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 Tired. Threw out my back yesterday, but thankfully 2 Aleve's in the morning made it very manageable. Engine is back in the engine bay, installed the Torque Solutions steering damper lockdown. As I was maneuvering the engine hoist I heard a loud hissing, I realized I pierced the A/C condenser. It's fine, I'll just take frequent dips in the river to cool down during the meet. Tomorrow is just connecting accessories, hoses, and exhaust pipes. 5 1 muFreight.co A JDM Container Sharing Service from Japan to NYC Website | Instagram | Email Bessie II's Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 now you can get 4 more hp for not having ac. Its better than a sticker 2 1 Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KZJonny Posted June 11, 2023 Author Share Posted June 11, 2023 16 hours ago, Enlight said: Tired. Threw out my back yesterday, but thankfully 2 Aleve's in the morning made it very manageable. Engine is back in the engine bay, installed the Torque Solutions steering damper lockdown. As I was maneuvering the engine hoist I heard a loud hissing, I realized I pierced the A/C condenser. It's fine, I'll just take frequent dips in the river to cool down during the meet. Tomorrow is just connecting accessories, hoses, and exhaust pipes. Good to see the progress, bummer about the condenser line. You’ll have to take a look at my green dye coloured compressor for a laugh. Windows down trip for me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KZJonny Posted June 11, 2023 Author Share Posted June 11, 2023 Shiny new speed sensor installed. Still have ABS light. Boo. Followed the diagnostic tree for C0111. Everything checks out so far. Further investigation warranted, I suppose. I would love to have cruise for the drive down, but it’a hardly the end of the world. Just need to remember I do not have ABS if anything hectic pops up along the way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 3 hours ago, KZJonny said: Shiny new speed sensor installed. Still have ABS light. Boo. Followed the diagnostic tree for C0111. Everything checks out so far. Further investigation warranted, I suppose. I would love to have cruise for the drive down, but it’a hardly the end of the world. Just need to remember I do not have ABS if anything hectic pops up along the way. there's no wtf emoticon any more 1 Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KZJonny Posted June 11, 2023 Author Share Posted June 11, 2023 1 hour ago, boxkita said: there's no wtf emoticon any more Eh. I guess the next step is to follow the diagnostic tree for the C0109 but I don’t have any leads long enough to get from the ABS controller to the sensor connector by the rear wheel. It’s raining now, and I’ve had enough for the day. I’ll either find time to fix it, or drive it as is, and hope a deer doesn’t run out in front of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 abs is possible with either the parking brake or the pedal. just pump them 1 Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KZJonny Posted June 12, 2023 Author Share Posted June 12, 2023 20 minutes ago, boxkita said: abs is possible with either the parking brake or the pedal. just pump them Yeah, I’ll just have to aware of my nannied driving habits. The brakes themselves are great. It’s the idiot driving the car that will fail if something comes up in a hurry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 it's always the nut behind the wheel that causes the most problems 2 Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enlight Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 Turned in at 1:30am, I clocked about 13 hours of work today. Some of it was spent trying to figure out the discrepancies between IAG's AOS install instructions. I couldn't find 3/4 pigtails for the fuel injectors, I began to fret I wouldn't make my Tuesday morning break-in tune appointment. Luckily I found USCAR to Denso pigtails on Amazon with 1-day shipping. The to-do list tomorrow (in 6 hours) is: Finish connecting fuel lines Finish remaining coolant hoses Finish plugging in harness Siphon out old gas Install fuel pump Install downpipe Install A/C and power steering accessories Install crank pulley Pick up Uhaul trailer at 6pm Somehow load the car without running it Get fresh gas Unmarry old ECU 4 muFreight.co A JDM Container Sharing Service from Japan to NYC Website | Instagram | Email Bessie II's Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enlight Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 Can anyone help me figure out where this "engine coolant reservoir hose" goes? muFreight.co A JDM Container Sharing Service from Japan to NYC Website | Instagram | Email Bessie II's Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylew Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 Honestly that looks like it is the connection from the heater core pipe (near fig.720) that sends hot coolant to the throttle body. I could be wrong but that is the only small coolant pipe I am aware of. I removed it and looped the coolant that is meant for the throttle body so that no coolant goes to it anymore. Makes for easy intake removal too. The coolant is only needed if you drive in the winter 2 Wagon is LIFE! - 265,000 miles and climbing Unofficial Build (Restoration) Thread Steering Rack Rebuild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enlight Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 Ah, yes, that makes sense. Thank you. I will look for a connection in that area. muFreight.co A JDM Container Sharing Service from Japan to NYC Website | Instagram | Email Bessie II's Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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