2000 SE Slow Street Fun Build
02-19-2012, 08:05 AM
#57
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Got some work done tonight (LAST WEEKEND). No pictures as of now so basically a boring post.
1. Finished installing the diff mounts. Had to scrape the rubber off the top portion of the mounts that isn't used with the poly ones. Got lucky and it literally just peeled off.
2. Mounted diff to sub frame.
3. Installed remaining control arms.
4. Installed axles/spindles.
5. Mounted subframe to vehicle
6. Reconnected the ABS sensors.
7. Reconnected brake lines.
8. Installed brakes.
9. Installed coilovers.
10. Installed final bushings on FUCL.
11. Installed all the control arms in the front.
Also ordered all new shock bolts, 1 new RLCA bolt, and 2 spacers for the moog tie rods. This weekend I will also be picking up some FM uprated hubs. Figured I don't really want to ever have to do it again, so going with some good stuff. I now have invested... too much money in this car to ever think about getting rid of it.
1. Finished installing the diff mounts. Had to scrape the rubber off the top portion of the mounts that isn't used with the poly ones. Got lucky and it literally just peeled off.
2. Mounted diff to sub frame.
3. Installed remaining control arms.
4. Installed axles/spindles.
5. Mounted subframe to vehicle
6. Reconnected the ABS sensors.
7. Reconnected brake lines.
8. Installed brakes.
9. Installed coilovers.
10. Installed final bushings on FUCL.
11. Installed all the control arms in the front.
Also ordered all new shock bolts, 1 new RLCA bolt, and 2 spacers for the moog tie rods. This weekend I will also be picking up some FM uprated hubs. Figured I don't really want to ever have to do it again, so going with some good stuff. I now have invested... too much money in this car to ever think about getting rid of it.
02-19-2012, 08:06 AM
#58
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Well, got in my P/S replacement pulley so I dont' have to butcher the pump.
Also got a few trinkets in like my garage star license plate thing, which I could have made, but honestly I just want this car on the road again ASAP. Also got in some HT brackets since it will more or less be permanently on.
And finally got my RB gaskets so I don't have an exhaust leak. WTF is with the stupid donut gaskets they use. Seem really dumb.
Also got a few trinkets in like my garage star license plate thing, which I could have made, but honestly I just want this car on the road again ASAP. Also got in some HT brackets since it will more or less be permanently on.
And finally got my RB gaskets so I don't have an exhaust leak. WTF is with the stupid donut gaskets they use. Seem really dumb.
02-19-2012, 08:08 AM
#59
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Yesterday I got some moar work done. For the first time during this build I had an extra hand so things went fairly smooth.
Mounted the front subframe, and installed the engine/trans. It all went very smooth, mostly because the PPF and exhaust were not installed yet, so nothing below to get in the way. Put on the PPF after the engine was in. Still need put on the drive shaft and exhaust, but it's coming together very quickly.
Today I'll hook up the engine. Install the interior & driveshaft. Then double check all my work so far making sure I am not missing anything and that it's all tight.
Tomorrow I'll start it and hope everything works as it should.
Then Tuesday I should have the rest of parts I need so I'm going to get as much work done as I can when I get off work. Might have it done Wednesday if work my *** off.
Mounted the front subframe, and installed the engine/trans. It all went very smooth, mostly because the PPF and exhaust were not installed yet, so nothing below to get in the way. Put on the PPF after the engine was in. Still need put on the drive shaft and exhaust, but it's coming together very quickly.
Today I'll hook up the engine. Install the interior & driveshaft. Then double check all my work so far making sure I am not missing anything and that it's all tight.
Tomorrow I'll start it and hope everything works as it should.
Then Tuesday I should have the rest of parts I need so I'm going to get as much work done as I can when I get off work. Might have it done Wednesday if work my *** off.
Last edited by FRT_Fun; 02-19-2012 at 08:11 AM.
02-19-2012, 07:27 PM
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Holy ****.
Today was... well... a long day.
I hooked up the engine and got just about everything good. Then I noticed one of my vacuum lines didn't have anything to hook up to. When the engine was out I had bumped the intake manifold pretty hard with a control arm and at first glance it didn't look like anything was broke. Well turns out I hit the control module thing for the flappers on the intake manifold and broke off one of the vacuum ports. So I removed that and capped the lines. Will get a used one at some point.
I finished hooking up the drive shaft and exhaust, as well as the o2 sensors.
I went to start it... and nothing. Just cranking
I tried pressing the gas down and it started... barely. It had a very sad idle. Like my car was crying.
So I checked for vacuum leaks and the usual. Found a few clamps that needed to be put on, but nothing to cause an emo miata.
Clearly I screwed up the timing belt job.
I took off everything needed to take a peak at the cam gears, put it at TDC, and yep, 4 teeth off. I must have let it slip as I put on the belt. I thought I verified but I guess not.
So I pulled the belt off just the cam gears, moved them how they should be, then reinstalled the belt.
Put it all back together and it fired up instantly. Idled very smooth for not being started for 6 months. Everything checks out.
The next big thing is making sure the water pump doesn't leak. As I'm never sure if I got it on clean. That thing is such a PITA. If it leaks I'm parting this ---- out lol.
Tomorrow I'll let it idle and warm up to temp.
It still has no front suspension, but at least I can hear it idle whenever I want now... MOTIVATION!
Today was... well... a long day.
I hooked up the engine and got just about everything good. Then I noticed one of my vacuum lines didn't have anything to hook up to. When the engine was out I had bumped the intake manifold pretty hard with a control arm and at first glance it didn't look like anything was broke. Well turns out I hit the control module thing for the flappers on the intake manifold and broke off one of the vacuum ports. So I removed that and capped the lines. Will get a used one at some point.
I finished hooking up the drive shaft and exhaust, as well as the o2 sensors.
I went to start it... and nothing. Just cranking
I tried pressing the gas down and it started... barely. It had a very sad idle. Like my car was crying.
So I checked for vacuum leaks and the usual. Found a few clamps that needed to be put on, but nothing to cause an emo miata.
Clearly I screwed up the timing belt job.
I took off everything needed to take a peak at the cam gears, put it at TDC, and yep, 4 teeth off. I must have let it slip as I put on the belt. I thought I verified but I guess not.
So I pulled the belt off just the cam gears, moved them how they should be, then reinstalled the belt.
Put it all back together and it fired up instantly. Idled very smooth for not being started for 6 months. Everything checks out.
The next big thing is making sure the water pump doesn't leak. As I'm never sure if I got it on clean. That thing is such a PITA. If it leaks I'm parting this ---- out lol.
Tomorrow I'll let it idle and warm up to temp.
It still has no front suspension, but at least I can hear it idle whenever I want now... MOTIVATION!
Last edited by FRT_Fun; 02-19-2012 at 08:43 PM.