WMD - Sunday, December 12th, in Westminster, MD

[QB93Z]

Everyone is invited to my garage in Westminster, Maryland on Sunday, the 12th of December for a Westminster Maintenance Day.

We are planning on doing rear suspension and differential work on my 1994 ZR-1. Then, if we have time, replace the differential on David's 1994. (gear ratio change). Plus what ever anyone else needs to work on.

We will start about 9 AM.

Call or post here if you need directions.

Jim
443-244-2347

[ZR-1nce removed]

I'm in! (I may bring a set of injectors along.)

[ZZZZZR1]

I'm in! (I may bring a set of injectors along.)

Bring'm! We can have yours in the other bay. :mrgreen:

[Aurora40]

It's actually supposed to warm up (a bit) for the weekend, so that'll be good. I'll keep the WMD in mind!

[QB93Z]

I will be stocking up on propane so the heater will be in full blast mode. Can you say toasty?

As an added bonus, I will try to get a coffee maker operating out in the garage and I will be serving hot spiced cidar from our local orchard.

OH yea, we may also work on some ZR-1's!!

Jim

[Aurora40]

Ok, so I'm curious... Swapping the differential on David's car? He already has 4.10's, what are you swapping them to?

Also, just a suggestion, if you can, park a couple of ZR-1's that have been driven there in the garage. A fully warmed up LT5 is about the best garage heater you can imagine, at least to get the warm-up started. That's generally what I try to do in the winter, work on the car after I've driven the other in the garage. It warms the place up substantially faster than any space heaters do.

[RICKYRJ1]

I beleive he is going back to stock gearing. You know him, he changes stuff on his car as much as he changes his underwear. :mrgreen:

[QB93Z]

I beleive he is going back to stock gearing. You know him, he changes stuff on his car as much as he changes his underwear. :mrgreen:

David has a three change limit (equipment not underwear) at my garage. No more than three changes of a particular component in a calendar year. I have heard reports that he has been two-timimng me and visiting other garages.

Jim

[Scrrem]

I have heard reports that he has been two-timimng me and visiting other garages.
Jim

Jim, I heard rumors of that myself...say it isn't so!!!! Just for that, you need to ensure David's hands see plenty of grease and grime changing that axle :mrgreen:
Rich

[QB93Z]

Hey Rich, what sealant did you use to seal the differential to the bat wing?

Thanks, Jim

[Scrrem]

Hey Rich, what sealant did you use to seal the differential to the bat wing?

Thanks, Jim

Jim,
This stuff was a close as I could find to OEM sealer, worked pretty well.


http://www.permatex.com/brand_right_stuff.htm

Rich

[ZZZZZR1]

I beleive he is going back to stock gearing. You know him, he changes stuff on his car as much as he changes his underwear. :mrgreen:

I resemble that!!!!!!

[Aurora40]

It was a pretty crappy day yesterday, weatherwise, how did the WMD go? I was too afraid to drive up there in case the weather turned worse. They were calling for possible hail/snow.

[QB93Z]

The weather was crappy. But, we accomplished a lot in a long day of wrench turning. I want to post an extreme thank you to Phil, Darrin, Yun, David, and Dennis for their invaluable help in accomplishing all of the jobs I wanted to get done.

We replaced all of the rear suspension bushings, replaced all U-joints, and ended up replacing the differential.

I will post some pics a little later.

What started out as a "simple" task to stop a very small leak from the differential, turned into a major replacement job. Upon disassembly, we discovered that the differential had been modified/replaced sometime in the past and that I had been running a 3.72:1 rear end ratio. In addition, the drive shaft connection to the differential had an old style, U-bolt to hold the U-joint so we had to replace the input shaft.

With Phil's expertise, David's spare differential and a couple of trips to the auto parts store, we were able to return everything to stock.

After a short test drive in the rain, I am very pleased with the results of all the work. The car runs and sounds better than it ever has.

Thanks again for all the help.

Jim

[QB93Z]

As promised here are some pics for Sunday's WMD:

Exhaust, C-Beam, and driveshaft removed, half shafts disconnected:
http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp152/QB93Z/2010%20Dec%20Rear%20Suspension%20WMD/DSC03658.jpg

Differential removed and disassembly underway:
http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp152/QB93Z/2010%20Dec%20Rear%20Suspension%20WMD/DSC03674.jpg

Batwing ready for new bushings:
http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp152/QB93Z/2010%20Dec%20Rear%20Suspension%20WMD/DSC03665.jpg

Pumpkin installed to the Batwing:
http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp152/QB93Z/2010%20Dec%20Rear%20Suspension%20WMD/DSC03675.jpg

Installing the rear spring:
http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp152/QB93Z/2010%20Dec%20Rear%20Suspension%20WMD/DSC03680.jpg

Installing the rear spring, passenger side:
http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp152/QB93Z/2010%20Dec%20Rear%20Suspension%20WMD/DSC03681.jpg

[Scrrem]

Great pictures Jim, wish I could have been there.
Rich

[RICKYRJ1]

Nice Job! Glad you were able to get her all done. Z brotherhood at its best! :worship:

[FU]

Look's like a nice productive day for all ! Don't you just love it when a nice group get's together ? Would have really like to been there.
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Why is David biting his lower lip in the pic's ? Didn't anyone feed him ?

[QB93Z]

Why is David biting his lower lip in the pic's ? Didn't anyone feed him ?

Funny that you should ask:
http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp152/QB93Z/DSC03673.jpg

[QB93Z]

Nice Job! Glad you were able to get her all done. Z brotherhood at its best! :worship:

The collective talent and supplies of a group of ZR-1 owners is simply amazing. And I was lucky to have 5 of the best help me out.

Jim

[Aurora40]

Heheh, is the BMW being used for heat? Also, looks like a good time. Glad you got it all done. Do you need to do any speedo adjustment for the gear swap? And what will you do with the 3.72:1 pumpkin?

Also, I won't have any weather concerns for the next WMD:

http://aurora40.dyndns.org/cadi/wintersport.jpg

[secondchance]

What! There is a BMW??? What blasphemy...

[QB93Z]

Heheh, is the BMW being used for heat? Also, looks like a good time. Glad you got it all done. Do you need to do any speedo adjustment for the gear swap? And what will you do with the 3.72:1 pumpkin?

Also, I won't have any weather concerns for the next WMD:

http://aurora40.dyndns.org/cadi/wintersport.jpg
The 3.72:1 gears will be replaced with my original 1993 3.45:1 set and traded back to David since the pumpkin I put in on Sunday was his. He plans to put the 3.45:1 gears in his 1994. His takeout 4.10:1 pumpkin has been claimed for a swap later on. Bottom line, plenty of job security at WMD's.

[ZR-1nce removed]

What! There is a BMW??? What blasphemy...


Yea, almost as bad as an Audi and a VW. Who would bring such machines to a WMD?

[secondchance]

Yea, almost as bad as an Audi and a VW. Who would bring such machines to a WMD?

Those who refuse to get their Z wet?!

[ZRGator]

Look's like a nice productive day for all ! Don't you just love it when a nice group get's together ? Would have really like to been there.
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Why is David biting his lower lip in the pic's ? Didn't anyone feed him ?


Well, Michael Jordan stuck out his tongue when he worked and Dave bites his lower lip. All the great ones have some unusual quirk, right?

Dave....MacAvoys!!...Gators!!....