98 Spyder Gs-T rebuild

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Sending the block head and crank to the machine shop tomorrow.. so its time to start Cleaning!...(CHECK THE DIFFERENCE! =D) Well Cleaned off all the grudge on passenger side, and started sanding down everything on that side. And what do you know, RUST! haha so tomorrow ill weld a piece of metal and bondo it ..

 

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Well, It turns out i took my Block, Crank, And Head to Pittsburgh CrankShaft In Wilkensburg PA (to get prepared for the rebuild) I heard good things about this place so thats where i took it. Well I Had some free time these 2-3 weeks.. Pittsburgh Crank said they almost done with everything.

 

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Well, Since i had time on my hands. Past 2-3 weeks i been cleaning up the Bay.. I had a rust hole on my strut tower and my pap covered it up to stop from moving. Well its been a year since that and now i could tap the hole thru. SO . I DID haha. Now i had a HUGE hole and something for me to work on. I dremeled out a square and then grinded down to solid metal and no rust. Afterwards i needed a welder.. A friend of mine gave me his that he doesnt use anymore (a new 400 dollar one .. CRAZY right?) so i brought it home and realized it doesnt hook up to a house plug needed a 50amprage outlet. Lucky for me the welder was free, Had some leftover cash, bought outlet wire and breaker and AGAIN lucky for me Friends dad was a electrician =) He had a beer and put the outlet in.. The next day i practiced welding. And then cut a piece of metal out and formed it then welded her on. (Took welding in high school for 9 months thats all experience i had.) Then I bondo hardened her . Sanded her down. Bondoed again. Sanded again. This is third time, Bondoing lightly and sanding again later. HERES THE PICTURES =D

 

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what u guys think so far? =D Last layer is on now.. Primer and Paint tomorrow

 

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well, i finally finished the left side.. Letting it dry then starting tomorrow on middle peices (by firewall and radiator) Then Driver side. Ill be covering up the passenger side with a blanket so no debree gets on it while i sand all the other parts =) but here you go. hope you guys liek the paint job.

 

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Finally finished sanding, primer, paint, and clearcoat =)

The right side ran a little but honestly no one will ever know with the engine in =D..

But ill take better pictures tomorrow!! enjoy!! more to come

 

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More paint pictures =D

 

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Well i ordered my Pistons and my ARP head Studs today!!! =D when they come in ill be taking them straight to the machine shop for clearance and ill buy my block head and crank back and we will get the progress going!

 

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My studs and Pistons came in today =)

 

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Well its been a while since i last posted. Havent given up! Finally got a better job and i get payed weekly..

Since the last time i posted.

I have gotten my engine back. and ordered Loads of parts
(parts coming in mail on monday)
I have also went to the dealer and ordered loads of new bolts..


1100$ At Machine Shop 800$ for new bolts and 67$ for new bolts so far.