Update:
Slow going, but found another reason why you should inspect vehicles 100% prior to buying them, (or just trailer them home and expect the worse like I did)
The vehicle was advertised in having "new" brakes. While the pads are new appearing, the job wasn't done correctly (big surprise). Found BOTH caliper slide bolts missing from the Driver's front caliper. Meaning on my sweet 5.8 mile test drive :66:, if I would have had to panic stop, there is a good chance that caliper would have ejected itself from the rotor and braking would have been a null and void idea. :rip:
Good thing I decided to install the stainless brake and clutch lines while I have it apart. My thoughts were that a 20 year old vehicle should probably have them changed with a brake/clutch fluid flush...I didn't expect to find nearly disconnected brakes.
Things accomplished that I will show pictures (since last update):
-Engine bay cleaned up, valve cover gasket replaced
-Spark plugs replaced, 1 stage colder, gapped to .030" and indexed
-Valve clearances checked, all within spec except on exhaust valve that is to tight, I am chalking that up to carbon and letting it buck
-Multiple vacuum lines replaced that were torn/brittle
-Extensive cleaning of intercooler system sans intercooler itself
-SS brake lines
-SS Clutch line
-Aluminum radiator installed
-Clutch fluid flushed
-Brake fluid flushed
-Coolant flushed
-Fuel filter changed
On Deck:
-install 2 new caliper slide bolts
-fill coolant with custom distilled water+water wetter+ 50/50 coolant mix
-oil change, 10w30 valvoline synthetic and purolator filter
-trans fluid change, custom blend of Shockproof liteweight and syncromesh
-Install Aerocatch hood pins
-clean air filter/air intake
-clean up last intercooler pipe and reinstall piping
-install and route catch can
-Get new tires installed
-Install camber bolts
-Alignment
On the plus side, minus the ugly body the mechanical aspects of the car are coming together and it should be roadworthy this week pending any other “interesting” finds.
Slow going, but found another reason why you should inspect vehicles 100% prior to buying them, (or just trailer them home and expect the worse like I did)
The vehicle was advertised in having "new" brakes. While the pads are new appearing, the job wasn't done correctly (big surprise). Found BOTH caliper slide bolts missing from the Driver's front caliper. Meaning on my sweet 5.8 mile test drive :66:, if I would have had to panic stop, there is a good chance that caliper would have ejected itself from the rotor and braking would have been a null and void idea. :rip:
Good thing I decided to install the stainless brake and clutch lines while I have it apart. My thoughts were that a 20 year old vehicle should probably have them changed with a brake/clutch fluid flush...I didn't expect to find nearly disconnected brakes.
Things accomplished that I will show pictures (since last update):
-Engine bay cleaned up, valve cover gasket replaced
-Spark plugs replaced, 1 stage colder, gapped to .030" and indexed
-Valve clearances checked, all within spec except on exhaust valve that is to tight, I am chalking that up to carbon and letting it buck
-Multiple vacuum lines replaced that were torn/brittle
-Extensive cleaning of intercooler system sans intercooler itself
-SS brake lines
-SS Clutch line
-Aluminum radiator installed
-Clutch fluid flushed
-Brake fluid flushed
-Coolant flushed
-Fuel filter changed
On Deck:
-install 2 new caliper slide bolts
-fill coolant with custom distilled water+water wetter+ 50/50 coolant mix
-oil change, 10w30 valvoline synthetic and purolator filter
-trans fluid change, custom blend of Shockproof liteweight and syncromesh
-Install Aerocatch hood pins
-clean air filter/air intake
-clean up last intercooler pipe and reinstall piping
-install and route catch can
-Get new tires installed
-Install camber bolts
-Alignment
On the plus side, minus the ugly body the mechanical aspects of the car are coming together and it should be roadworthy this week pending any other “interesting” finds.
