1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX

[curt-s]

I wonder if rubberized undercoating would be sufficiently flexible and remain adhered

But, yes, a job for another day. Getting it back together and running is priority one. I understand fully

 

[CrackedDSM]

I could've sworn there were some springs that came powdercoated. Maybe not though.

 

[Bigmike4g63t]

I do know that places powder coat springs from videos I have watched while trying to learn to powder coat. Whether they hold up or not I don't know.

 

[Bigmike4g63t]

Powder coated the fuel rail after work today. I'm just winging it with these colors really. I did not want anything crazy so I settled on Translucent red, black and zinc grey. I did do a base coat of reflective chrome on this before adding the grey.

 

[Bigmike4g63t]

Was replacing the front fenderwell brake lines this evening and put the brake line bracket on from the 2g caliper setup I bought. Had to take it off bc I remembered Marty's writeup on this afterwards. I have to cut the bracket tomorrow and put it on the new line.

 

[Bigmike4g63t]

Got it cut, cleaned and attached to the new line. Took the other bracket off the car on driver side. Will prep it tomorrow.

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

That bracket cleaned up like new. Make it SHINE Mike

 

[Bigmike4g63t]

Took the passenger control arm off to clean the grit and grime off and to install the bushings. I also ordered new sway bar links and tie rods today as well. Powder coated the front driver caliper.

 

[Bigmike4g63t]

I believe i have this timed correctly. Can someone check this out for me please? The balance shafts are deleted so I wasn't paying much attention to the oil pump sprocket.

 

[Bigmike4g63t]

 

[Bigmike4g63t]

Motor itself is pretty much ready to go back in the car. I've been trying to do whatever I can under the hood before putting it back in. Replaced the heater hoses, brake lines going to try and mount my fuelab filter in the stock location.

It's been a slow process bc I don't have a shop so at dark I'm done. My kids are just recently "grown", so lots of weekends i am traveling. Also, I'm NOT a mechanic. I follow directions well though. I read, watch videos and text Marty! I'm trying to not skip over anything while it's all apart. Like these bushings I'm replacing now.

After the bushings are in I'm going to clean the undercarriage and engine compartment really good then start with the flywheel, clutch and bell housing stuff.

 

[chrisman287]

Coming along nicely! Maybe you can plastidip the springs black

 

[Bigmike4g63t]

All I got done today....

 

[92AWDHX40]

Hell yeah looks good

 

[Capt Obvious]

I don't think powder is that flexible. If it flakes, it will look horrible. I would be worried that the expansion and contraction would make the powder coat come off. Just a thought. What do the rest of you think? Will powder stick to a part like a spring? Most have a rubberized coating.

I've powdercoated springs before and they do just fine. The rear spring on my motorcycle was powdercoated about 9 years ago and it's holding up just fine.

 

[Bigmike4g63t]

Good to know. Now just have to decide what color will look ok with my combination bc my struts will still be orange

 

[Bigmike4g63t]

Anyone have any suggestions. Yall see the color of my car, I have the KYB AGX adjustable struts which are orange, and the bronze rims. Brake calipers will closely resemble the color of the car.

 

[CrackedDSM]

Black would blend in. I don't really know what colors go with orange tbh other than black. Or try your hand at a metallic red.


I thought KYB AGX's were red.

 

[SixBolt_16G]

Agree.... id do something neutral, like black/dark metallic gray....Youre already pushing the envelope with 3 different colors from the same side of the color wheel so it leans towards a bad idea to try to throw in yet another color.

 

[Bigmike4g63t]

Has anyone here ever painted your struts?

 

[92AWDHX40]

No.

 

[Bigmike4g63t]

The rear main seal housing fit into my ultrasonic cleaner barely. Came out looking new. Hopefully this clutch setup last for a little while. It has a 2300# pressure plate. This car may never go to a track. Just a daily driver. I cleaned the starter plate and the flywheel inspection cover with a bench grinder.

 

[92AWDHX40]

Looks amazing keep up the good work.

 

[Bigmike4g63t]

Looks amazing keep up the good work.

Thanks!!

 

[Bigmike4g63t]

Going to clean the bell housing again tomorrow and maybe paint the outside and mount it.