My Money Pit - part 2 (next time do it right the first time)
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Anyone have an easy way to remove the power steering pump bracket attached to the block? There are 3 bolts. 2 are no problem, one is almost completely blocked by the PS pump pivot bolt hole.
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Finally got the replacement hardware for the brakes.
I also painted my vlave cover with VHT Wrinkle. I've let it dry for 24 hours and put it in my oven for a while. The paint still feels soft to me. Is this going to ever cure?
I also painted my vlave cover with VHT Wrinkle. I've let it dry for 24 hours and put it in my oven for a while. The paint still feels soft to me. Is this going to ever cure?
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Got some pics of my completed scrap metal.
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I went to the local Fast and Furious race shop for some brake fluid today. While there I inquired about the TiAL MVS wastegate. I said I wanted one but I balked when he said they were $350. He said he had 30 in stock and haven't been selling so I made an offer and scored one for $240.
USPS is failing but hopefully I'll have everything for Race Wars.
I went to the local Fast and Furious race shop for some brake fluid today. While there I inquired about the TiAL MVS wastegate. I said I wanted one but I balked when he said they were $350. He said he had 30 in stock and haven't been selling so I made an offer and scored one for $240.
USPS is failing but hopefully I'll have everything for Race Wars.
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I used the oven for about 20 minutes, but the fumes were killing me. It is starting to get a bit harder. It doesn't look anything like the results i've seen in google. It looks more like a *******. I might just get it powder coated eventually.
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No, it was all there. I was so excited when I picked them up I did it in a rush. I messed the first few threads up on one bolt and couldn't find a die to correct them. I just bought a new set off Ocean since I couldn't find this size in 10.9' anywhere locally.
I used the oven for about 20 minutes, but the fumes were killing me. It is starting to get a bit harder. It doesn't look anything like the results i've seen in google. It looks more like a *******. I might just get it powder coated eventually.
I used the oven for about 20 minutes, but the fumes were killing me. It is starting to get a bit harder. It doesn't look anything like the results i've seen in google. It looks more like a *******. I might just get it powder coated eventually.
The nice part is I can scrub it with a degreaser and a course pad without causing any harm - it looks brand new 8 years later.
-Zach