• What Did You Work on Today? (DIY pros ITT) V2
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I [i]finally[/i] found whats been making all the noise in my car. It's the trunk latch. The trunk vibrates around on the latch because the rubber stoppers aren't contacting the body. I tried greasing the mechanism but its still noisy as hell. What do?
[QUOTE=teslacoil;44573949]I [i]finally[/i] found whats been making all the noise in my car. It's the trunk latch. The trunk vibrates around on the latch because the rubber stoppers aren't contacting the body. I tried greasing the mechanism but its still noisy as hell. What do?[/QUOTE] It moves when it's not supposed to -> duct tape.....
I will [U]not[/U] put duct tape on the exterior of my car. Is there any way to get longer bump stops for the trunk or any ideas on a diy solution?
[QUOTE=teslacoil;44574540]I will [U]not[/U] put duct tape on the exterior of my car. Is there any way to get longer bump stops for the trunk or any ideas on a diy solution?[/QUOTE] post a pic for better responses, but maybe washers
[QUOTE=teslacoil;44574540]I will [U]not[/U] put duct tape on the exterior of my car. Is there any way to get longer bump stops for the trunk or any ideas on a diy solution?[/QUOTE] [url=https://www.google.com/search?q=rubber+door+stops&num=100&client=firefox-a&hs=zQJ&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=sb&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=pndQU8D9KevNsQT6_IKwAQ&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAg&biw=1440&bih=745]Try any one of these.[/url] I had to on my moms Aries K and my dads 87 Chevy van, you'd surprised how well the right one can work.
Dismounted my friends all-terrains from his stock alloys and mounted/balanced them on a new set of soft 8s. also poked a hole in his rear floor not realizing just how bad the rust was. [editline]a[/editline] [t]https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/v/t35.0-12/1978384_10152729148108154_1422918107164409036_o.jpg?oh=878fc07e2b753fbb9ffc0416f5673b39&oe=5352C429[/t]
I'm going to wrap electrical tape around the latch loop, that and a pair of doorstops should do the trick.
I got some Monroe MA704's and a compressor in the mail today to offset the rear end sag when I put people and stuff in the backseat. I ran a lot of wiring, and tubing, and am curious if anyone knows a way to use 12v power to cause air to blow off remotely. I have a safety switch, that - when activated starts pumping air, with a gauge up on the dash rigged to the airline, split in the back, and will go down to the two shocks, once i install them. I then can turn off the pump remotely, but what I am looking for, is a way to release air via switch, so I can adjust the pressure without opening up the trunk and bleeding the valve. What do I need to accomplish this? Basically a blow-off valve, but nothing is yielding any results besides turbo parts when I search that. Edit: I actually found this, people use it for horns, I think this may be what I need, yeah? [url]http://www.amazon.com/Electric-Solenoid-Replacement-Pipelines-Applications/dp/B00827FP26/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397794509&sr=8-1&keywords=solenoid+valve[/url]
[QUOTE=Serj22;44576237]I got some Monroe MA704's and a compressor in the mail today to offset the rear end sag when I put people and stuff in the backseat. I ran a lot of wiring, and tubing, and am curious if anyone knows a way to use 12v power to cause air to blow off remotely. I have a safety switch, that - when activated starts pumping air, with a gauge up on the dash rigged to the airline, split in the back, and will go down to the two shocks, once i install them. I then can turn off the pump remotely, but what I am looking for, is a way to release air via switch, so I can adjust the pressure without opening up the trunk and bleeding the valve. What do I need to accomplish this? Basically a blow-off valve, but nothing is yielding any results besides turbo parts when I search that. Edit: I actually found this, people use it for horns, I think this may be what I need, yeah? [url]http://www.amazon.com/Electric-Solenoid-Replacement-Pipelines-Applications/dp/B00827FP26/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397794509&sr=8-1&keywords=solenoid+valve[/url][/QUOTE] Yeah, that'll do it. Just make sure it has a high max pressure rating or you may have issues getting it to close again after you've let off the switch to bleed some air. I actually installed one on an airhorn not to long ago, worked phenomenally.
[QUOTE=Scientwist;44576627]Yeah, that'll do it. Just make sure it has a high max pressure rating or you may have issues getting it to close again after you've let off the switch to bleed some air. I actually installed one on an airhorn not to long ago, worked phenomenally.[/QUOTE] Both the compressor and the shocks have a 150psi max operating range and the switch claims to handle it. I will probably only be using like 60psi max I would think. So I'll go ahead and get that. Should do it. Thanks.
[QUOTE=Serj22;44576237]I got some Monroe MA704's and a compressor in the mail today to offset the rear end sag when I put people and stuff in the backseat. I ran a lot of wiring, and tubing, and am curious if anyone knows a way to use 12v power to cause air to blow off remotely. I have a safety switch, that - when activated starts pumping air, with a gauge up on the dash rigged to the airline, split in the back, and will go down to the two shocks, once i install them. I then can turn off the pump remotely, but what I am looking for, is a way to release air via switch, so I can adjust the pressure without opening up the trunk and bleeding the valve. What do I need to accomplish this? Basically a blow-off valve, but nothing is yielding any results besides turbo parts when I search that. Edit: I actually found this, people use it for horns, I think this may be what I need, yeah? [url]http://www.amazon.com/Electric-Solenoid-Replacement-Pipelines-Applications/dp/B00827FP26/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397794509&sr=8-1&keywords=solenoid+valve[/url][/QUOTE] [url]http://www.stcvalve.com/Process_Valves.htm#6[/url] You should be able to find an electronically actuated valve that will handle the pressure there....
Scored me a used [url=http://www.summitracing.com/parts/wnd-7547-1/overview/]intake manifold[/url] and [url=http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hly-0-9381/overview/]carburetor[/url] at the annual swap meet today for a combined deal of $80. [img]https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1.0-9/10247376_750886931612882_6105670783857968097_n.jpg[/img] They need some cleaning and the carb needs prep work, they are for the inevitable blow-through turbo build on the C4 I've been neglecting to work on (honestly not my fault, been saving up for a place of my own). [img]https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1.0-9/1480659_750886744946234_8162093314890596927_n.jpg[/img]
[QUOTE=bradley;44583665]Scored me a used [url=http://www.summitracing.com/parts/wnd-7547-1/overview/]intake manifold[/url] and [url=http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hly-0-9381/overview/]carburetor[/url] at the annual swap meet today for a combined deal of $80. [img]https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1.0-9/10247376_750886931612882_6105670783857968097_n.jpg[/img] They need some cleaning and the carb needs prep work, they are for the inevitable blow-through turbo build on the C4 I've been neglecting to work on (honestly not my fault, been saving up for a place of my own). [img]https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1.0-9/1480659_750886744946234_8162093314890596927_n.jpg[/img][/QUOTE] Why not go turbo EFI, seems like it would be a lot more stable and tuneable.
It's not a daily, blow-through carb setups work just fine and are much cheaper to setup and maintain. EFI would mean thousands of dollars in parts, if I were to go that route I would no longer have a small block in the car -- I'd have a Vortec/LS.
Tried to change the oil on the Firebird today since Firestone put synthetic in because they don't think. Scissor jack fully extended (to the furthest point the jack stand can support) so I can basically kneel under the front end and the front right is a good 5" off the ground. I whacked the ratchet on the damn oil drain bolt with a hammer for a good 15 minutes and the bastard won't budge. Guess I'll just leak all of my oil out then. Its been just over 1,000 miles and the dip-stick is showing half-empty so that's a real possibility. [editline]18th April 2014[/editline] [t]http://i.imgur.com/pMmrXEc.jpg[/t] [t]http://i.imgur.com/kkgV3Pv.jpg[/t]
wait someone actually spent money on a scissor jack instead of buying a floor jack?
I honestly doubt that your oil plug is on that tight, but just take a wrench and put a pipe on it for more leverage. if it still wont come off you are tightening it or your arms are made of pudding.
He needs to whip out the oxy torch and heat the plug up obviously. Also maybe that scissor jack came with the car? Oh ok I just read the brand label. Still it could be a replacement.
[QUOTE=Banana Lord.;44583973]Tried to change the oil on the Firebird today since Firestone put synthetic in because they don't think. Scissor jack fully extended (to the furthest point the jack stand can support) so I can basically kneel under the front end and the front right is a good 5" off the ground. I whacked the ratchet on the damn oil drain bolt with a hammer for a good 15 minutes and the bastard won't budge. Guess I'll just leak all of my oil out then. Its been just over 1,000 miles and the dip-stick is showing half-empty so that's a real possibility. [editline]18th April 2014[/editline] [t]http://i.imgur.com/pMmrXEc.jpg[/t] [t]http://i.imgur.com/kkgV3Pv.jpg[/t][/QUOTE] Make damn sure you're using the right sized socket or wrench and not going "13mm for 1/2 inch, close enough". No, not for a drain plug as you're going to strip it. If you need a bit of extra leverage use the closed end of a wrench on the open end of the one taking the plug off/out to "extend" the wrench, by this way you'll be using the closed end on the plug, don't ever use the open end on it, again, stripage will happen. Also try not to bang on the drain plug with a hammer, you can damage the pan and plug doing that.
[QUOTE=Scientwist;44584583]Make damn sure you're using the right sized socket or wrench and not going "13mm for 1/2 inch, close enough". No, not for a drain plug as you're going to strip it. If you need a bit of extra leverage use the closed end of a wrench on the open end of the one taking the plug off/out to "extend" the wrench, by this way you'll be using the closed end on the plug, don't ever use the open end on it, again, stripage will happen. Also try not to bang on the drain plug with a hammer, you can damage the pan and plug doing that.[/QUOTE] What I do is use a 1/2 Inch ratchet with a deep socket. If I need extra leverage, I use the handle from my floor jack.
[QUOTE=c0nk3r;44584464]wait someone actually spent money on a scissor jack instead of buying a floor jack?[/QUOTE] Floor jack is too tall to get under it. Not my jack anyway
[QUOTE=Banana Lord.;44584994]Floor jack is too tall to get under it. Not my jack anyway[/QUOTE] Low pro jacks are the bomb!
[QUOTE=Scientwist;44584583]Make damn sure you're using the right sized socket or wrench and not going "13mm for 1/2 inch, close enough". No, not for a drain plug as you're going to strip it. If you need a bit of extra leverage use the closed end of a wrench on the open end of the one taking the plug off/out to "extend" the wrench, by this way you'll be using the closed end on the plug, don't ever use the open end on it, again, stripage will happen. Also try not to bang on the drain plug with a hammer, you can damage the pan and plug doing that.[/QUOTE] There's about a foot and a half of room to work with before you factor in the tool and how and where your body/arms can move.
[QUOTE=Banana Lord.;44585014]There's about a foot and a half of room to work with before you factor in the tool and how and where your body/arms can move.[/QUOTE] Wobbles and extensions bro. It's always possible.
I got my jacks and they look great. They're Monroe ma704's. I always thought monroe's were white, but somehow these are black and resemble Gabriels, oh well. They're legit. [URL=http://s43.photobucket.com/user/serj22/media/IMG_20140417_172219_zpsb93f9678.jpg.html][IMG]http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e356/serj22/IMG_20140417_172219_zpsb93f9678.jpg[/IMG][/URL] I'm still running air lines. I'm trying to hide them as much as possible and make them non-existant. I've never run air line through a car before, but the process is not unlike running wire, just with way more expensive connectors. I got my compressor staged in the trunk ready to be mounted, and a safety switch up front on the kick panel hidden under the dash so it doesn't accidentally get bumped. I am going to run a switch to purge the system to, for my valve which should come in tomorrow. I'm thinking of running past the gauge up front, and into the air box to purge out the vent by the hood - should sound cool. I need to find time now to crawl under the car and lay the smack down on the old shocks that are on there - which no longer function. Can't wait...
[QUOTE=Banana Lord.;44585014]There's about a foot and a half of room to work with before you factor in the tool and how and where your body/arms can move.[/QUOTE] That's a perfect hight for an oil change. [t]http://i.imgur.com/pMmrXEc.jpg[/t] Two standard 1/2 inch wrenches in said lever fashion, not even a foot, you should be good. [t]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/Takie_Kaio/CAM00432_zpsbb04406a.jpg[/t]
[QUOTE=Banana Lord.;44585014]There's about a foot and a half of room to work with before you factor in the tool and how and where your body/arms can move.[/QUOTE] Just get the right sized wrench on there and get some leverage? Don't just half ass it dude. Also synthetic oil isn't too bad for the car. Just drive it until the next change and go back to conventional. :3 [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/2TNrXZv.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/Z1mOLXR.jpg[/IMG] Still gotta drop it about two more inches so the wheels can be flush to the fenders. A three inch drop was pretty substantial already but needs moar low
[QUOTE=Stiveno;44584504]I honestly doubt that your oil plug is on that tight, but just take a wrench and put a pipe on it for more leverage. if it still wont come off you are tightening it or your arms are made of pudding.[/QUOTE] The drain plug on my civic was so tight when i went to do the first oil change, that i had to push leverage with my legs off of the wheel while pull the wrench with both hands from a very whole body strength position.
[QUOTE=sHiBaN;44585209]Just get the right sized wrench on there and get some leverage? Don't just half ass it dude. Also synthetic oil isn't too bad for the car. Just drive it until the next change and go back to conventional. :3 [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/2TNrXZv.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/Z1mOLXR.jpg[/IMG] Still gotta drop it about two more inches so the wheels can be flush to the fenders. A three inch drop was pretty substantial already but needs moar low[/QUOTE] How much was that kit(?)? And is it any good for simply making the ride a bit stiffer?
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