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Re: TB removal and then some!!!
Its been a fun few days recently.... had trouble getting the last piston in one of the calipers lastnight...and destroyed a spreader tool in the process....more later on that...
Today I intended to remove the AC evaporator...with the intention to replace if necessary....but I lucked out when I removed the blower fan and could see inside...no major dirt or obstructions to be seen....the camera got a few great views...I just might run a sweeper in there lightly against the fins to remove any real fine particles....this was major to say the least....a big time saver with another ongoing project.... Just need to get some replacement hoses from the heater core....tank etc...while it is apart....today definitely made up for lastnight... plus calipers are resprayed and finished....  Pic #1...tank removed....like everywhere else on the car....a good cleaning is necessary.... Pic #2...glad I checked the evaporator without removing the brace first...lol....that would have been totally unnecessary... Pic #3...first peak at the evaporator.. was I pleasantly surprised.... Pic #4...put the camera further inside and have a great pic of the evaporator....no major dirt or obstructions.... Pic #5...and surprise....fan is really clean....no major dirt or any debris... but still will be completely cleaned... Pic #6...part of the frame on the RS...needs and will be repainted.... looks like some type of leak was present at one time or another....20210430_160728.jpg20210430_162248.jpg20210430_162813.jpg20210430_162847.jpg20210430_162958.jpg20210430_163059.jpg Sent from my SM-G981U using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app
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Re: TB removal and then some!!!
Front brake calipers are rebuilt with new rebuild kit and new pistons... Russell speed bleeders and Hawk brake pads....
had a tough time lastnight as previously mentioned....and broke the piston spreader tool....totally frustrated to say the least...then my wife checks out the last piston today and in a matter of minutes pulls a MacGyver and the final piston is seated... no spreader tool needed....lol Another item completed.... Pic #1...done.... Pic #2...new kit and new pistons... Pic #3...did a respray today after last night's episode... Pic #4...one done... Pic #5...finally another job completed...glad this one is finished...20210430_221855.jpg20210430_212011.jpg20210430_212054.jpg20210430_215926.jpg20210430_221814.jpg Sent from my SM-G981U using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app
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Tom 1994 ZR-1 #009 "captured test fleet car" 1974 LS4 454 Vert 1974 L-82 355 Vert. 1982 L83 CFI...now a retired "dd"....Sold WAZOO Member Last edited by Roadster; 04-30-2021 at 10:41 PM. |
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I am very fortunate to have her. ....especially with 2 projects going on.....she just hopes I get them done before we turn 90....lol hopefully by this Summer...they will both be up and running.... she has also helped me on numerous occasions, she really made my day  when we got the last piston to seat....
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Finally after a few months of trying to remove the thermostat housing from the hoses....did it occur to me that once the heater core hoses were removed that the entire hose assembly with the thermostat housing still attached...could be completely removed from the engine compartment...and then clamped into the vise for further operation....
Has anyone replaced or have had new hoses made in Pic #1....if so where did you get this done???....thanks for any info.... Pic #1...hose assembly laid out... can't find replacement assembly... anyone have any info???? Pic #2...sometimes you just have to do things the unconventional way... Pic #3... talk about some corrosion...here... Pic #4....and here... Pic #5....and plenty here...20210501_150904.jpg20210501_150623.jpg20210501_150737.jpg20210501_150744.jpg20210501_150848.jpg Sent from my SM-G981U using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app
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Tom 1994 ZR-1 #009 "captured test fleet car" 1974 LS4 454 Vert 1974 L-82 355 Vert. 1982 L83 CFI...now a retired "dd"....Sold WAZOO Member Last edited by Roadster; 05-01-2021 at 03:31 PM. |
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Wow! And then some for sure! I do not have any answers for you about the hoses, but Jerry has the new improved connector you should consider. https://www.jerrysgaskets.com/nipple...urn-90-95-7c4/ Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry
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Nice! Spare parts and then some![emoji1303]🤙🏼 Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry
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Did a few more items today.... Pic #1...the thermostat housing and attaching parts are now painted and ready for install when the time is right... Pic #2...although the thermostat and the hose fitting were corroded to an extent.....the inside of the housing was extremely clean with no crud buildup.... Pic #3...Also did a preliminary cleaning in this area...will probably used compressed air and blow out the heater core....hoping not to find any major crud in there....20210502_184333.jpg20210502_184450.jpg20210502_205436.jpg Sent from my SM-G981U using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app
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Thanks for doing this Tom. I've followed this thread and now that I need to change my AC compressor, I just checked the beginning so I could get the TB off. I've had my plenum off 4 times, but I'm hoping its easier just to take the TB off and get to the compressor. The FSM says "remove bolts," but it doesn't say how many. 4 are easy to spot, but I'm glad I read this so I knew to remove 5! Gary
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