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captdistraction
GrumpyRacer
I put the car in the air a couple days ago and did a full inspection. Unfortunately, its bleeding oil everywhere. I'm at least going to remove the K member (for the 50th time) and remove the pan and reseal all the front gaskets.
Other than that, I think I needed more torque in the trans mount as it shifted rearward some (its a captive mount, so no risks, just needed tightening).
So the gripe list looks like:
Not terrible, but a few day's work.
Pictures of the mess (I'll come back and re-order and caption these)
Trans bolt, I think it moved slightly <1mm or so
oil splattered up on scattershield, oil coating base of pan and everything else there
back of pan is dry above 1", so thankfully not rear main seal (nicely done Ford, MMR could never get them to seal on the first go round)
underside of damper seemed dry
wet at drain bolt, but it was properly tight
rack covered/dripping in oil
thankfully dry in the transmission
that's....more oil
slick underside, thankfully not on the header wrap, or I'd have a real good time
I think its leaking above this point, but certainly looks suspect
I think the majority is coming from around here somehow
scoring from the brake/rock/wheel interference
oil puddling up from short idle when i moved the car in
brake wear looks great.
even pad wear both sides
this kit is simply fantastic. heavy with a one piece rotor, but you can really see the heat that was sunk into it. the color change at the hat is something else.
Installed @pufferfish nicely made brake brace
a reminder to self, but more oil everywhere
Other than that, I think I needed more torque in the trans mount as it shifted rearward some (its a captive mount, so no risks, just needed tightening).
So the gripe list looks like:
- replace master cyl (brake) and booster
- bleed system (abs bleed procedure)
- install blowfish racing master cyl brace - done
- remove k member, clean
- replace all front/lower engine gaskets
- clean arp bolt for balancer, apply sealant
- replace master cyl (clutch), bleed <- mine's leaking internally onto the pedal assembly (anyone know the size/length of the fasteners for it?)
- shift rear axle to center, adjust watts link
- inspect peterson overflow can for signs of excessive crankcase pressure
- possibly adjust spacers for passenger side brakes to perfect centering
- replace upper control arm bushing in axle with spherical once available from BMR
- repair LED Shiftx assembly on dash (damaged physically, not sure how I managed that)
- Change oil, verify no further leakage
- Pull plugs to ensure no oil consumption in motor itself
Not terrible, but a few day's work.
Pictures of the mess (I'll come back and re-order and caption these)
Trans bolt, I think it moved slightly <1mm or so
oil splattered up on scattershield, oil coating base of pan and everything else there
back of pan is dry above 1", so thankfully not rear main seal (nicely done Ford, MMR could never get them to seal on the first go round)
underside of damper seemed dry
wet at drain bolt, but it was properly tight
rack covered/dripping in oil
thankfully dry in the transmission
that's....more oil
slick underside, thankfully not on the header wrap, or I'd have a real good time
I think its leaking above this point, but certainly looks suspect
I think the majority is coming from around here somehow
scoring from the brake/rock/wheel interference
oil puddling up from short idle when i moved the car in
brake wear looks great.
even pad wear both sides
this kit is simply fantastic. heavy with a one piece rotor, but you can really see the heat that was sunk into it. the color change at the hat is something else.
Installed @pufferfish nicely made brake brace
a reminder to self, but more oil everywhere
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