Archive for March, 2008
Monday, March 24th, 2008
"If I buy a press, I can do the bushings myself..."
After a quick trip to those purveyors of highest quality chinese tools Harbor Freight I was the proud owner of a more-or-less serviceable 20-ton press:
Things I have learned:
Group-N bushings aren't quite as terrible as people say
Use plenty of silicon grease
Preparation ...
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Sunday, March 9th, 2008
This weekend I actually managed to find some time to work on the car, a welcome change!
First up, I picked up 20lbs of dry ice and removed all the sound deadening from the floor. The process was pretty cool and very easy, spread the ice around and wait while ...
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Thursday, March 6th, 2008
Took the first step towards getting the car back together; putting the engine crossmember back into the car. Next up will most likely be the transmission. It's not much but it feels good to finally be putting things back on the car.
I also made some progress on the ...
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Tuesday, March 4th, 2008
Just a quick update, things are still progressing slowly as it's really hard to find time to work on the car...more details on why that is to follow...
Currently I'm working on sourcing a WRX fuel tank and charcoal canister and assorted other small parts. Basically everything is out of ...
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