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Re: TB removal and then some!!!
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03-02-2022
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Warrington PA
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Re: TB removal and then some!!!
Had some great success this afternoon....removed the leftside brace to get access to the back lower control arm bolt for removal along with the arm itself...went really well... the 14" long 13/15mm combo wrench was key....thanking both Glen and Bob for their suggestions....just have to refresh myself on removing the control arm bushings.....some pics....[emoji16][emoji16]
Pic #1...success... Pic #2...big time cleaning ahead... Pic #3...14" combo wrench had the perfect leverage by hand to get the side 13mm bolts undone... Pic #4...bushings don't look bad... Pic #5...leftside spring pad...looks pretty good for its age... Pic #6...now will have access to clean and check the oil pan bolts... I'm sure they will need to be tighten...rightside to do after leftside is done....20220302_175616.jpg20220302_175704.jpg20220302_175803.jpg20220302_175638.jpg20220302_175523.jpg20220302_180929.jpg Sent from my SM-G981U using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app
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Re: TB removal and then some!!!
Looks more like they are clear zinc coated. Not painted but coated just like yellow zinc parts but these have a white/ashy appearance.
They are not bare metal or they would and will flash rust. Just watch them if you don't coat them with something. Quote:
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: New Zealand
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Re: TB removal and then some!!!
Good to see you getting it done Tom the factory bolts are plated a dull grey or black color not sure of the process they use in New Zealand we can get bright zinc gold zinc and black zinc which looks great when done but go's a dark green color after a while dose anyone know the process the factory bolts come with you can get the bolts refinished that what I did with mine
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Pic #1...had the brace bolts soaking all night...noticed that the threads have some type of sealant on them...so cleaning them out and will have to determine what type of sealant to use during reassembly..... Pic #2...two front 15mm bolts with first cleaning....and will be ready to paint when fully cleaned.... Pic #3...this is the sealant that was embedded in the threads.... Pic #4...13mm side bolts for some odd reason....need to soak more in order to remove the old sealant... Pic #5...interesting note is that both bolt heads have the same number and letter markings....even though they are different size bolts...I'm sure those markings have a significant meaning for both size bolts.... 20220303_140329.jpg20220303_140932.jpg20220303_142253.jpg20220303_141210.jpg20220303_142218.jpg Sent from my SM-G981U using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: New Zealand
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Re: TB removal and then some!!!
Hi Tom metric bolts are grade 8.8 10.9 12.9 imperial bolts are also grade markings for grades 5 and 8 there are other gradings of bolts but these are the main automotive ones have attached a file gradings so hopefully it works
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Warrington PA
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Re: TB removal and then some!!!
Appreciate the info on the Metric bolts Glen....always great to learn and understand more anytime....
More progress today....it's amazing how much grease and grime can accumulate in just about every area...especially if you have some type of leak or seepage over the years....case in point....the leftside brace...did an initial cleaning...and will redo and also paint.... Checked out Marc's tech sheet on "Waking up a Sleeping LT5"....with June 2022 close by....it will then be 4 years since the engine has been started....mostly because I have two builds going on at the same time...and I'm not putting 8-10 hours a day to complete....if I did that I would have had both cars up and running long ago....so I ordered a pre-lube engine oiler....so I won't damage the engine when all back together and ready to start.... And thinking about removing the Cam Covers...since I have all this open space in the engine compartment... but I really have to give that some thought.... some pics.... Pic #1...crud buildup over the years... Pic #2...just a wipedown to get the grease off.... Pic #3...used a SOS pad to clean up even more....take note of the top of the brace in the center where it attaches to the engine mount (I'm assuming)....it appears that any type of moisture can and does get trapped there...as the paint is worn off and also appears that some rust was getting ready to start.... Pic #4...backside view with part#... Pic #5...inside had big grease buildup as well...cleaned up nicely... Pic #6...LS brace hardware totally cleaned and ready for paint.... 20220304_201357.jpg20220304_201944.jpg20220304_203544.jpg20220304_203605.jpg20220304_204219.jpg20220304_203922.jpg Sent from my SM-G981U using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app
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Re: TB removal and then some!!!
Pic #7...the Pre-Lube Engine Oiler...
Pic #8...comes with 3 fittings....and one of them is the correct size as per Marc's paper....20220304_171420.jpg20220304_171035.jpg Sent from my SM-G981U using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app
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03-05-2022
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Mystic CT
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Re: TB removal and then some!!!
Where does the fitting for the pre-luber screw in?
Hmm? Could an Accu-Sump be hooked up there, to have the benefit of pre-oiling on every start up? https://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/k...-they-work-281 Last edited by Mystic ZR-1; 03-05-2022 at 04:01 PM. |
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