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blackawdtsi · 07-14-2011

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Originally Posted by RedG35C

Yeah, I'm half thinking that I shoudl just leave the rotors. Other than the rust, they aren't worn that bad... But now that I have everything apart... I may as well just do it right? No sense in revisiting this a year from now.

Exactly. Just do it. I'd even have them turned, a lot of DSMers slack on basic maintenance which could get you in trouble.

Even if the same thing happens to you, and you rip apart a bearing; who cares and pull all the bearings out and have them replaced. I bet you don't know the last time they were.

RedG35C · 07-14-2011

Yeah, no clue. Although... if I'm honest... Wheel bearing replacement feels beyond my technical ability. Gonna order up the parts today. Hopefully can pick stuff up tomorrow.

blackawdtsi · 07-14-2011

You need a press to do them. Don't worry about it unless it happens (99% of the time it won't.)

**cmspaz** · 07-14-2011

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Originally Posted by blackawdtsi

You need a press to do them. Don't worry about it unless it happens (99% of the time it won't.)

Not if you get the full hub assemblies, you don't.

GsXtUrBo98 · 07-14-2011

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Originally Posted by cmspaz

Not if you get the full hub assemblies, you don't.

Only the fronts are full hub assemblies, the rears are press in.

**cmspaz** · 07-15-2011

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Originally Posted by GsXtUrBo98

Only the fronts are full hub assemblies, the rears are press in.

And he's working on the fronts.

I did this once, believe me, I am far more familiar than I want to be with cutting things off of and replacing parts that didn't need to be replaced before you touched them on DSM suspension and brakes.

SpyderGSX07 · 07-14-2011

Looks Good!!!

RedG35C · 07-14-2011

Meh, Caliper won't be in until Monday or Tuesday. Got one with the bracket bolt that I sheared off. Can't wait to get it back on the road and drive it on a short trip!

RedG35C · 07-15-2011

Yeah, unless it seizes up... I'm not gonna do the hub assemblys. Just seems like overkill when the part is still good. I'm just not really comfortable messing with it. My luck... I'd replace them... and then I'd be driving down the road and didn't torque them down hard enough and the whole freaking assembly goes rolling down the road.

User Name · 07-15-2011

Welcome!
I am currently working on the front hub ass. And front suspension, its bulshit.

RedG35C · 07-20-2011

Bolt through the back was... in a word.. amazing. Anyways, the new brakes look and work great. No more burning brake fluid smelling up the car either. That's good news!

RedG35C · 07-21-2011

Well. Today I took her up the road about 70 miles and back for work. Made 24.5mpg. For a heavy, AWD, Automagic, Turbo car with 178k on the odometer... I feel this is VERY good. Today's trip cost me $17. In my truck this same trip is generally $35-40. Saved $17 today! Very, Very happy.

No hiccups, no hesitation, no nothing. Although... I haven't driven a car that you need to turn the lights off... in a LONG while. So of course I left the lights on and of course I needed a jump. But, great car today. So much fun to drive on the highway.

s1ngletracker · 07-21-2011

So i take it the MPG issue was dragging brakes? Looks good, nice to see someone who takes the time to repair and maintain things properly, rather than slapping on a huge turbo and ignoring maintenance.

RedG35C · 07-21-2011

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Originally Posted by s1ngletracker

So i take it the MPG issue was dragging brakes? Looks good, nice to see someone who takes the time to repair and maintain things properly, rather than slapping on a huge turbo and ignoring maintenance.

Yeah. Had to of been. Car was also probably working MUCH harder than it needed to. I had an odd smell in the car too and turns out it was brake fluid gushing from the caliper onto the hot rotor. But I got all of that sorted out now.

As counter culture as it sounds I'm thinking it would be nice to find some 16's that clear the calipers and get some fatter rubber on it to soften up the ride a little. But it really is a great cruiser considering its age and mileage!

RedG35C · 08-04-2011

More work...

Well, the Alt belt shredded and flew off. Nice. Wtr pump is on the same belt. So... Awesome. Overheated a bit. Hopefully didn't do any damage. Looked into it and the last person to do the timing belt put the outer water pump pulley on backwards. So... I fixed that. Got the belt back on only to find that the tensioner bolt is rusted to the bracket. It is soaking in penetrating oil now. Mean time, Mobil 1 5w-30 going in with a Mobil1 filter. Whew... why can't people just either be competent or not do the work at all???

**cmspaz** · 08-05-2011

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Originally Posted by RedG35C

why can't people just either be competent or not do the work at all???

If there's one thing I've learned from working in the auto parts industry, it's that somewhere around 90% of people who buy parts with the intent to do their own work shouldn't be allowed anywhere near a wrench.

curt_gendron · 08-05-2011

Looks like you'll be getting familiar with the 60k service on a DSM. LOL Its not too bad.

You've had a great attitude about it so far.

RedG35C · 08-05-2011

^
The car... if it runs... meets everythign that I would like about a small beater / mileage car. But... for fawk sake... I can't get this bolt out. Took ti to a machine shop. They can't get the bolt out. And there isn't enough room to drill it out and tap it.

So I want to buy a new one... problem is... I don't know where to find one. I've tried about every parts site on the net to no avail. Any thoughts?

RedG35C · 08-05-2011

Tensioner block-----> /o\ (which bolts onto the alternator)
Bolt---> []-----------|--|------

Looks like this... Anyone have any leads on where a guy can get a new one?

123abc · 08-05-2011

http://www.jackstransmissions.com/co...stment-bracket

Says it's for a 6 bolt, I do not know if 7 bolts are the same.