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10-10-2012
More suspension stuff:
10-11-2012
Technically timing belt service is supposed to be at 90k. Usually the water pump/crank seal/cam seal valve cover gasket etc is not changed. I'm not a big fan of taking things apart multiple times so everything that could deteriorate like seals etc I went ahead and did while everything was apart. Better to do it now than when/if any other seals go bad which would require taking off the timing belt. Saves a lot of time and money especially if a shop is doing it, which is why usually dealerships don't tell you.
As far as the suspension is concerned, the lower ball joint and outer tie rod is a wear and tear item as well so same concept as above changed it out while I was doing everything else. Did it need it? Not necessarily, the lower ball joint yes it needed it, the tie rods, didn't need it. Caster bushing absolutely needed it. The caster bushing is a hydraulic fluid filled bushing which is really soft and wear out over time.
the video shows a stock vs the polyurethane bushing. The upper ball joint seemed fine but I needed camber adjust-ability for later on when I put some wheels on.
10-15-2012
Trying to figure out how to mount the tank setup so came up with this. Trying to keep it simple, compact and serviceable. Excuse the horrible cell phone pic.
Thanks guys, will post some pics of it on air in a bit but the car was stock. This is how it looked when I got her.
10-18-2012
Had the tank painted while it was out..
wrapped the base in black suede and the stand in gloss black.. how it looks assembled.
Slick
Posted by MPower on 11/25/20 @ 10:59:14 PM