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habitatguy187 reacted to curt-s's post in the thread I think my backs going to hate me after this one.. with
Like.Can't you make things easier on yourself by breaking it down into a short block and head combo? That way you can also be reasonably certain it is void of all fluids. It's going to be extremely cumbersome to get into the vehicle at such a low...-
habitatguy187 reacted to CrackedDSM's post in the thread I think my backs going to hate me after this one.. with Haha.Just be sure to lift entirely with your back. Take your legs and arms completely out of the equation.:pBut to answer you I had the seller help me load it into the car and it was okay. I’m not exactly a power lifter but I’m not weak...
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habitatguy187 reacted to Alex 27 jdm's post in the thread Lowcost project GTi #dailyshitbox with Like.Hello from not from neighborhood but we are colse, I also have Colt GTi in white color, looking forward to make forum thread because it's still in progress. Greetings from Bosina
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habitatguy187 reacted to Blindmouse's post in the thread Lowcost project GTi #dailyshitbox with Like.Colors.. :)
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habitatguy187 reacted to Blindmouse's post in the thread Lowcost project GTi #dailyshitbox with Like.Long time no posting here... The reason: I built a boring car. In the last half year only collecting miles, and no new problem.. only the remained anomalies.. (some idle problems, and the noisy halfshaft/suspension bushing..) Find a rustless...
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habitatguy187 reacted to Blindmouse's post in the thread Lowcost project GTi #dailyshitbox with Like.Last 3 weeks news... Painted the left side.. find a facelift EDM/JDM plastic rear bumper. :) Day by day looks better..Some before-after shots:And the rear..
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habitatguy187 reacted to Blindmouse's post in the thread Lowcost project GTi #dailyshitbox with Like.Long time no see.. But the project is doesn't stopped.. -about christmas time i rebuilt the complete engine..-painted the engine bay..-And the engine put back in the car at my birthday in march..-Rebuilt the rear half of the brake...
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habitatguy187 reacted to Blindmouse's post in the thread Lowcost project GTi #dailyshitbox with Like.I have a question for everybody who knows the answer. What about the cooling lines in the 3G CSM-s? compatibles with any other related cars? I think the 1G DSMs silicone cooling lines will be fine, it's right, or wrong?Okey. do the engine...
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habitatguy187 reacted to Blindmouse's post in the thread Lowcost project GTi #dailyshitbox with Like.That was my natural habitat at these weeks.. :)And one day.. the headgasket is gone.. on idle.. whoaaa..I called my doggofriend for assistance.. Look the cylinder head. absolutely shitty..continue soon...
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habitatguy187 reacted to Blindmouse's post in the thread Lowcost project GTi #dailyshitbox with Like.some rusted-cutted holes.. on the fckin' body.
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Small update, been running pretty good for about 220 miles. Some minor issues: A minor oil leak from the timing belt area that's going to be a PITA to figure out. Long weekend coming up so that'll be a good time to pull the lower timing belt...
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I got my idle and power steering fixed last night. Everything coming along nicely....until this morning on my way into work.I noticed some smoke coming from the engine bay and then my oil light started flashing and then lit up solid. Oh shit...
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Didn't get a ton done this week. I finished up the frame in the front. I POR15'd it, then topcoated with basecoat and clear. Went with the color of the car instead of the stock black.I got a few things in this week. I bought new gauges as...
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I have not yet. It has taken a while to assemble all of the parts for a complete rebuild. I am actually delivering the parts to my builder tomorrow morning so he can make a start on it. I'll get his thoughts on them and keep you posted as things...
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And to add - on a 2G block, 7 of these are 35mm diameter and 2 of them are 40mm diameter. The one on the head is also a 35mm diameter.On a 1G engine, all 10 are the same size - 35mm diameter. 9 on the block and 1 on the head.
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habitatguy187 reacted to zone1er's post in the thread 1997 Eclipse GSX Restore - First DSM/AWD with Like.Wel I haven’t been able to get much progress on the build but we finally purchased our dream home. Build should go a lot smoother and quicker with the extra space ;). And yes there is a shop in my future. Couldn’t help but share. Motor is ready...
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habitatguy187 reacted to zone1er's post in the thread 1997 Eclipse GSX Restore - First DSM/AWD with Like.I bough this car from James somewhere in Kansas about 2020-2021, I'm sure he's on here. It was a rolling shell then so I purchased a tsi with blown motor for the drivetrain and at the point of putting accesories back on the long block and...
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habitatguy187 reacted to Canadian_CD9A's post in the thread Autocross Build Evo 1 - Going Overboard with Like.Big update time.I finally moved away from Ottawa to a place with a reasonable real estate market, and now closing the sale on my first house. Of course a garage was a major priority, so my new house has a 24x30 heated garage that I'll finally...
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habitatguy187 reacted to Canadian_CD9A's post in the thread Autocross Build Evo 1 - Going Overboard with Like.I was certainly concerned about power, that's why I stepped away from the stroker. E85-level compression, aftermarket intake manifold, higher flow EWG turbine and gnarly cams typically put torque above the 450 ft/lbs mark in the midrange on a...
