Project PSU blue, running in the 90's!

Post by **Didderson** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 8:13 pm

Motor out. Pics of the daily grind. I didn't get there until 6 freakin 30 today so not as much progress as I hoped, but tomorrow I will be power washing and grease lightning-inginging.Stripping pretty much everything for the respray of the bay. Going with a gloss black partially because that is what was OEM, partially because I want to lol.

A little while into the teardown after engine came out:

I didn't waste any time getting this puppy out! Don't forget to mark where yours lines up! Thanks positron for the detailed writeup on this, read it weeks ago and I still remember, it is intuitive now how to do the bushing.

Pulling the trans off, taking a pic to send to a friend while changing the steering bushing (on the floor @ the bottom)

I will definitely enjoy the increased steering feedback! Pretty blue, tis a shame nobody sees it from here on out. Just a note, it's pretty impossible to mess up the exact lineup of your steering rack because the bolt won't thread on the U joint clamp unless it's installed in the correct location, so zero alignments needed.

Battery tray was rusted, body around it wasnt . Let me rephrase that: The battery tray was rusted to hell, all I had to do was beat half of it with the BFH and it split right off the body. The body remains in tact with no new rust holes, but is pitting. No worries, grinder tomorrow. Little bits of battery tray are resting on the frame rail, shop vaccing tomorrow when ppl are awake. Not cleaned up yet but it was a quarter to 1 so I had to head out.

Wiring harness was a breeze, and pulling it helped me remember the SR wiring setup.PS lines wiring harness even that little stock intake box bracket and battery tray are gone. Now I know how Keegan felt leaving his 'new' 240 in hershey every night. Feels like a part of u is in another county.
Modified by Didderson at 11:23 PM 4/24/2009

Post by **Didderson** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 7:40 pm

Man it's hard to imagine the bay used to look that filthy!Before getting it wet, I had tons of fun using Josh's shop vacuum! Cleaning the inside of the air vents has never been so easy. Cleaned up all the battery tray rust before starting too. I just went over all the areas that could accumulate dirt and dust, especially where the hood hinges and fenders meet.

Power washed it today. I used less than 1 bottle of purple power cleaner, and I'll stand by their product now (never tried it before)!I just pressure washed, then purple spray, scrubbed w a sponge, pressure wash it clean, respray purple power, scrub, etc. I did 3 full once overs with the degreaser, the first two with a sponge and the final wiping it up with a terry cloth.It's still not perfect but man it looks great.Both of these pics were taken just after my final rinse pressure spray down.

I then proceeded to remove a few more electrical connectors and boxes, wiper arms and the plastic tabs that cover up holes.I stripped the paint off where the surface rust was starting, and stripped the old crappy panel sealer off where it was starting to fail. I'll re-seal it with something else later on once I'm done cleaning up the potential rust areas.

Tired as crap today from the past 3 nights, and working (serving tables) the last 2 days also.

I'll probably skip my spelunking trip tomorrow in favor of some beautiful weather and a beautiful s13 to work on Gnite.

Post by **White Comet** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 7:59 pm

i think it looks good, but the people demand real pics lol can't wait to see it in person

Post by **Didderson** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 3:24 pm

Today I finished cutting and grinding the battery box and rust areas, sanding the whole bay; sealed up the metal joints also, and started to redo the interior (pedals cluster etc).

I used some permatex metal sealer. Dried in 3-4 hours so I'll sand it smooth tomorrow before paint. I only did this in areas where it was flaking off and not working, didn't redo every seal joint because they're fine.

You can see another area where I had to reseal from grinding rust away here.Took off the windshield wiper motor and firewall plate. Lol you can see the weather map with a general heat index color. Beautiful day here in PA! Even though it was a bit hot, I mowed the grass this morning and just enjoyed the nice weather (it's about time)!

Next time I'll finish up sanding real quick and then we will wash it down to get the sanded particles off, paint and then chilllll.

Probably won't be an update until thursday, and just a side note, I replaced the rubber hose on my lower turbo oil return line today just as a precaution.

Post by **White Comet** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 5:12 pm

not bad, i did nothing today but go to the junkyard and play volleyball. good to see you made progress though

Website · Post by **mRodiek** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 3:06 am

Hey do you think you can hook me up with a 1 gauge wire splitter? 1 to 2 wires? I can seem to find one anywhere around here

Post by **Didderson** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 2:39 pm

Well I can probably find you some, you might be better off getting them online or at a local audio store. You don't have tweeter stores in your area? A 1 gage splitter should split into about two 4 gage wires. If you're trying to split 0 gage into two 0 gage wires that isn't a very good idea.
Modified by Didderson at 10:05 AM 4/28/2009

Post by **mrgreeneyes** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 3:35 pm

knukonceptz.com

thatll take care of your distro/fuse box issues

Website · Post by **mRodiek** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 3:41 pm

Ill check out tweeter lol good call. Thanks

Post by **kietdude** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 4:57 pm

Too bad Tweeter went out of business about 6 months ago.

Post by **Ghast** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 5:24 pm

touge_951 wrote:*cue EPIC eurotrance intro....

Modem talking, modern walking in the streetsNew desire,take me higherLift me higher with your speedI need fire

Get the satellite if you want to see meTalking on the net I know the way you like itGet your credit card cause I need no moneyAll I wanna get is you baby

*Running in the nineties, is a new way I like to beI'm just running in the ninetiescome on baby run to meWe are running in the nineties, is a new way to set me freeI'm just running in the ninetiesyes I wanna know, yes I wanna see

Cyber talkingCybersex is on the lineNew desire

Take me higherBoost me higher with your mindSet me on fire

Get the satellite if you want to see meTalking on the net I know the way you like itGet your credit card cause I need no moneyAll I wanna get is you baby

*Repeat*Repeat

Take me higherLift me higher with your speedI need fire

Get the satelliteTalking on the netGet your credit cardAll I wanna get

Running in the nineties, Running in the ninetiesRunning in the nineties, Running in the nineties

I love that song

Post by **mrgreeneyes** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 5:33 pm

kietdude wrote:Too bad Tweeter went out of business about 6 months ago.

yep, lol... car audio suffered bad over the past 2 years... put a lot of us out of business

bunch of american cheapassness...

its ok tho, i sling parts to commercial shops now... not as much money nor as fun, but its still car-related...

and i get discounnnnts

Post by **White Comet** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 5:40 pm

i dont want to threadjack but if you can get on aim, keegan

Post by **Dizel01** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 3:18 pm

Looks good man. Hope you have it done for Carlise.

Post by **hbpignosePA** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 3:36 pm

we will try.... i know ill be done

Post by **White Comet** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 4:01 pm

there is no chance i'll be done now

Post by **hbpignosePA** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 4:18 pm

? y not dont wanna jack this but seriously jeff you got two cars that arent drivable u need to just splurge a bit and finish up

Post by **White Comet** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 4:48 pm

lol yeah i know right, i have no good excuse. i'm very certain i'd be done in time if i stuck to my original plans, but going with a turbo upgrade will just push my time line back a little. i could bolt the t25 on for carlisle but its too much of a pita to have to take it off a week or so after. besides if i haven't sold my turbo by carlisle, i'll lug it up with me and try to sell it there.

Website · Post by **mRodiek** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 4:50 pm

I hate to continue this threadjack even worse..but Im going to anyway-sorry didderson

WC I need that tracking number! I need the lines to drop my engine this weekend.

/threadjack

Post by **Didderson** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 5:55 pm

My sisters BF is awesome! Got me a GTR poster from a friend @ the dealership. They're probably free, but hell it's the thought that counts. He drives an Xterra, so he's a good guy in my book lol.

Update on the car, yesterday I cleaned up the lower wiring harness and re-taped some shisty areas. Have to buy 12g wire to fix those dumb red wires I had on it last time to complete it tomorrow.

Retrieved the rustless hatch that came w the car/shell from the seller today. Clean as fack, sry no pic.

Tomorrow I will probably just do some minor work and make sure the sealant is how i want it, clean the dirt off and paint next time because I have an online physics test to take b4 thursday night.

Rode the moped a lot recently because of the weather. Oh so fun and relaxing.
Modified by Didderson at 9:42 PM 4/28/2009

Post by **Didderson** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 7:11 pm

Big day. Picture update.

Felt like a doctor getting the final prep ready. rubbin alcohol and a t shirt.

This might have been half way through i forget. You can probably tell but i cant in the thumbnail (photobucket).

After painting was done I started cleaning and reinstalling a lot of things. Left the newspaper on the nice fender. Bringing the old CC fender cover tomorrow.

My superspecial brake line coolers. Lol fuel line. These go great with the aluminum flashing to shield your lines from turbo heat. Also, run DOT 4 fluid as it mixes w dot3 and has a higher boiling point.

Just a random pic, clutch master and wiper motor in.

I was in the interior too. Clutch and brake pedals in and secure. Cleaned out the crap in the trunk and getting ready for the old walboro install.

Cleaned this baby up really nice! I love purple power! Whatever the purplepower didn't remove, I sanded with 600 grit to new plastic for a factory fresh look. Same care was taken with the BMC fluid res.

Pic before I left. Brake lines all back on, vin plate etc. Gettin there.

Be back tomorrow for boost gage, fuel pump, headlights, running wires and battery relocation hopefully. I might even be ahead of schedule! SR goes in on saturday.

Post by **matzinm2** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 7:24 pm

Lookin good so far! that's about what my s13 looks like right now keep it goin, you'll probably surpass me.

Website · Post by **mRodiek** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 7:33 pm

For real good update, the SR will look real sexy in the that bay!

Call me an idiot but I cant find a 1gauge-4gauge splitter [1-2 wires] anywhere- ebay, knukonceptz, amazon, carquest, autzone nada...

Post by **mrgreeneyes** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 7:44 pm

DriftBoy07 wrote:For real good update, the SR will look real sexy in the that bay!

Call me an idiot but I cant find a 1gauge-4gauge splitter [1-2 wires] anywhere- ebay, knukonceptz, amazon, carquest, autzone nada...

0/1 is the same gauge. hence your prob. youre looking for 1....

knukonceptz has em, kicker has em (what tom and i have run)...

Post by **Didderson** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 7:47 pm

Dude I lost my freakin 4gage to multiple 12 gage splitter from the las tcar ARGGG Oh wait it's probably still on the SR harness... I will check.

I still need to have the BOV flange and turbo elbow welded or I'm not going anywhere

Website · Post by **mRodiek** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 7:56 pm

I see what your saying now, sorry again for the jack didderson but does this look like the right setup? http://www.knukonceptz.com/pro...NF-12

The whole amp thing confuses me too, I can choose between 2 fuses which go where? and do what? lol

Post by **Dizel01** » Fri May 01, 2009 3:52 pm

your camera sucks

Post by **White Comet** » Fri May 01, 2009 4:03 pm

yep cuz its a camera phone

Post by **Didderson** » Fri May 01, 2009 8:08 pm

Yeah I'm sorry about the pic quality. Best i can do man, at least you see the progress.

Finally figured out my Sohc half power steering line woes. I won't be going with a cooling loop, just straight to the reservoir, because I only kept the high pressure DOHC line.Engine is pretty much ready to drop in. Can't do much else in there until that time. Finished the air duct area, looks great! Note: i used chuki air duct covers because they have bug screens as well as grating to keep leaves and other particulates out.

Was messin around in the interior today. Keegan if you read this I'm going to ask you tomorrow if you don't get back to me lol. I need to know where to put my power wire for the boost gage.

Drivers old seatbelt setup is gone now. NX belt check! BTW the blue interior is growing on me and I'm actually taking care of it lol.

A mouse had made a bed in my ds rear qp frame area with the insulation. Don't know where the mouse is, but I cleaned up his poop today as well...

Post by **Idahos13** » Sat May 02, 2009 6:46 am

The picture quality is not the best but it still is good enough to get the point of the picture so no biggie, and the cars looking great man!

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