Getting the Laser ready for AutoX - Page 11

123abc · 07-11-2009

Oil pan leak is finally fixed. Now my valve cover leaks. Looks like I'll be laying rtv on that too.

Took it for a very short sprint and it seems to be barely able to idle. I had the logger hooked up this time and my timing is pretty high compared to what it use to be. I suspect something might've gotten bumped on the cas. Travis, you should let me use your timing light!

123abc · 07-13-2009

All the fluid leaks are officially fixed! Now I have a leak at the throttle body, and the car is running pretty lean. It'll barly idle but the exhaust smells rich. It seems to boost fine, no knock, but it's still more lean than I want it to be.

I also keep trying to set base timing, but it won't save the changes. I ground out the plug but it's no go. Is there a different trick?

Constant_Project21 · 07-19-2009

And did the kid shit himself when he saw how clean your bay was? Lol, absolutely amazing looking bay. Great work!

123abc · 07-19-2009

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Originally Posted by Constant_Project21

And did the kid shit himself when he saw how clean your bay was? Lol, absolutely amazing looking bay. Great work!

Haha, he didn't really know what to think. He probably thought it was all stock when I first pulled up to the party. He'll have his time.

Thanks for the compliments on the engine bay! It means a lot after all that hard work.

Here's a few pics after doing an exterior detail on it. Polished it, waxed it, and cleaned and conditioned the seats as well:

s1ngletracker · 07-19-2009

How do you have your palm pilot mounted? I've been needing to get it mounted up nice like that.

123abc · 07-20-2009

I have some velcro on the base and my console. It falls out every once in a while due to bumps/vibrations.

123abc · 07-26-2009

Went to twacks saturday and we got his other transmission swapped in. Took a couple cool pics on the way out of Rochester:

123abc · 08-06-2009

Slight update on my end. The transmission has been making even more noise lately. Sounds like it's the input bearing. I've been hearing it for over a year now but it's only recently gotten louder. I was daily driving it up until I took notice. Now she's parked waiting for the garage space.

Is the input bearing something hard to replace? I know where there is a 1ga fwd trans for cheap but I need to get this head gasket job done for my g/f's dad. It's not a throw out bearing because the noise goes away when the pedal is pushed in and the clutch is disengaged.

s1ngletracker · 08-06-2009

what you just said makes me want to say it IS the throwout bearing.

Kevin 1G Drummer · 08-06-2009

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Originally Posted by s1ngletracker

what you just said makes me want to say it is the throwout bearing.

+1

123abc · 08-06-2009

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Originally Posted by Kevin_1G_Drummer

+1

So why does the noise stop when the trans is disconnected from the motor? As soon as the motor turns the tranny, it makes the grinding noise.

twack · 08-06-2009

is there difference between fwd and awd throwout bearings

Kevin 1G Drummer · 08-06-2009

When the tranny is disconnected from the motor? I'm not quite understanding what you're saying there. But I know that when the transmission is in neutral with the clutch engaged, a bad throwout bearing will make a slight grinding noise. If the noise goes away as soon as the clutch is pushed in, the noise goes away because of the force of pushing in the springs in the pressure plate.

123abc · 08-07-2009

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Originally Posted by Kevin_1G_Drummer

When the tranny is disconnected from the motor? I'm not quite understanding what you're saying there. But I know that when the transmission is in neutral with the clutch engaged, a bad throwout bearing will make a slight grinding noise. If the noise goes away as soon as the clutch is pushed in, the noise goes away because of the force of pushing in the springs in the pressure plate.

When I say that, I mean the pedal is pushed in. I thought if it was a tob that it would make the noise all the time, not just when the trans is idling in neutral.

I guess that does make sense though. I'd love to believe that rather than replace the whole trans or tear it apart.

s1ngletracker · 08-07-2009

i'm a bit confused too, are you saying that when the car is in gear and your foot is off the clutch, THAT is when it makes the noise? If that is the case, then it could be the input bearing. If the whole noise revolves around whether or not you're pushing down on the clutch pedal, its more likely to be the TOB.

123abc · 08-07-2009

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Originally Posted by s1ngletracker

i'm a bit confused too, are you saying that when the car is in gear and your foot is off the clutch, THAT is when it makes the noise? If that is the case, then it could be the input bearing. If the whole noise revolves around whether or not you're pushing down on the clutch pedal, its more likely to be the TOB.

Yea, while driving it whines, changing tone with engine speed. When I'm sitting still idling in neutral, it makes the noise. When I push in the clutch pedal, it goes away.

s1ngletracker · 08-07-2009

I want to say that's 2 different noises...

123abc · 08-08-2009

What's weird is yesterday I started it up so I could get a friend's opinion on what the sound might be. Let it idle in nueutral and I was surprised at how much quieter it was compared to last weekend. I'm going to put some miles on it this weekend if I find time and inspect a few things.

123abc · 08-15-2009

I've been driving the laser the last few days and so im happy to say it's still running. However, I want to shave the valve cover and paint it to make my engine bay really look good for the cookout. I'll have pictures up tomorrow or tonight yet of the process.

I also threw the boost controller back on and am now running 14 psi and spinning in second. I really need a bigger turbo.

123abc · 08-16-2009

The color doesn't exactly match, but it's the closest I could find to the stock color in high temp paint. I'm really happy with the way it turned out though.

I also modified my current pcv setup too. Before I had both vc ports going to a catch can and a breather on top. I decided I needed to have some vacuum in there so I removed the breather, and attached a hose running to my intake. This way it's recirculated like it should be, and I won't have to worry about my shit gumming up.

Here's a pic if you can make out where everything goes:

And just for shits, here's a couple interior pictures: