TB removal and then some!!!

[Roadster]

Sometimes you need to take a break from one project and work on the other one....just to mix it up a little bit....so working on the 74 the past few days....installing the heat barrier and more of the front carpet... but today was for the ZR-1... in that both steering knuckles are now completely assembled....so the progress continues....on to the next items....
Pics of the front and rear knuckle assembly for the ZR-1....and fitting of the passenger side carpet on the 74....20210725_124522.jpg20210725_124042.jpg20210724_132246.jpg

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[Roadster]

Experimenting between the rain storms this afternoon....decided to repaint parts that I had painted back in 2016...back then I used a satin clear ...this time I am using just the plain clear....liking the finish on the steering knuckles....so I'm thinking these other parts will come out the same....so far so good....[emoji16][emoji16]
Pic #1...resprayed with the bright aluminum Krylon....
Pic #2...sprayed with the plain clear coat....notice the difference between just being painted and then cleared....liking it...for sure...shadows in the pics are due to lighting and not the finished coatings.... .20210725_152532.jpg20210725_162743.jpg

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[Roadster]

Repainted the coolant pipes back in April....and cleared them today...hard to really see the results with the lighting in the basement... but pic 3 shows the difference between them and the oil filter housing without any clear coat...and for some odd reason the oil filter housing looks really good without the clear coat compared to the darker results on the pipes before I cleared them today....still might clear the housing though... decisions...decisions...lol...20210727_222610.jpg20210727_222545.jpg20210727_222827.jpg

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[Roadster]

Plenum operation now in progress....removed everything from underneath...now need to remove the module from the plate....want to be careful doing this...as I don't want to destroy anything....
Also take note on the oil on the tape... #7 runners also have an oil wetness in them...as the plenum was rightside up on the windshield....compared to the other runners which are basically dry...anyone have thoughts on this..???
I also had the end of the throttle body taped for the last 3 years and looks like the "dag" I applied years ago... some of it turned into almost a filmy type substance...will have to clean that up very carefully...as I hope not to have to reclean and reapply the "dag"....we shall see...
And there is the one insert that needs to be removed from the plenum and capped....
Will do another light sanding...painting and then another clear....this time I think I have the right combos of paint and clear to get the results I want to achieve....which are on the coolant pipes...steering knuckles and now the belt tensioner....
Pic #1...the operation in operation...
Pic #2...#7 runners...definitely some oil residue there compared to the other runners....anyone have a clue as to why....
Pic #3...other side basically dry...
Pic #4...this insert has to be removed and plugged....
Pic #5...part #'s...
Pic #6...a little crudy under there...
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[Roadster]

Pic #7...still a coating there...but will be cleaned and coated with the products in the next pic....
Pic #8...the cleaners and thermal compound to finish the job....
Pic #9...need to be very careful separating the module from the intake....don't want any problems....
Pic #10....have to reevaluate my "dag" application from years ago...and hopefully everything will be spot on....20210729_161940.jpg20210729_162301.jpg20210729_162419.jpg20210729_152945.jpg

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[Roadster]

Doing another hand sand on the plenum....although I painted it about 5 years ago...wasn't totally satisfied... so may paint in the next few days.... but with the heat and humidity we are having here...might have to put this off...I have sanded and painted this how many times now....[emoji848][emoji23]
In Pic #1... what is the best way to remove this plug or seal it.... in the plenum that is circled...???
Pic #2...another hand sanding event...
Pic #3...all cleaned up...
Pic #4...I know no one will ever see these parts once installed....but they are ready....20210811_180046.jpg20210811_175622.jpg20210811_204736.jpg20210811_204753.jpg

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[Roadster]

Even though my water pump was not leaking and I have other replacement pumps...I decided to send my original to Marc and have it rebuilt...just got it back today and it looks great....IIRC Marc mentioned that there was rust on the impeller and replaced it with a better piece... another piece of the puzzle solved..
Just a little closer to getting it all back together....[emoji16][emoji16].20210823_200638.jpg

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[Roadster]

Hello everyone....could use some advice and suggestions on removing the lower control arm rear bolt as shown in the pic....I have tried everything with my electric impact which has 1200 ft lbs of torque...it's just that I can't seem to get the correct angle with extensions to keep the socket on the 15mm bolt....even tried from the 18mm nut side....maybe I'm overthinking this too much...and it's a really simple procedure...been really busy with the 74...as we towed it to another friend's garage and now have a full 4 post lift to myself....plans are to tow the 94 there once I get the steering components back on and bring the 74 home....
So any thoughts on the bolt removal is appreciated....
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[gtcollins@maxnet.co.nz]

Hi I would use a strong arm and socket on the nut with a spanner on the other side of it. If you could get 1200fl lbs on to the bolt it would break the bolt off you are losing the torque in the extension if it's super tight you may need a pipe on the strong arm you may need to remove the spring guard and spring if you can't get on to it.
When you put it back together put the bolt around the other way so you don't have to remove the k brase to get the bolt out

Regards Glen Collins

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[Jagdpanzer]

I'm with Glen. Best done on a two post lift. First remove the shocks, spindle knuckles, spring guards and spring. If done on the floor or four post lift the front end must be jacked quite high to gain sufficient clearance for removing the spring. Glen advise for turning the bolts around is also spot on. Recommend using a spring compressor for safety sake. Otherwise be careful of the spring forces your dealing with.


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