<![CDATA[my winter project]]>Well many of you know that I had lost compression in one of my rotors housings and had caused me to rebuild. Good thing is that I should only have to replace the coolant seals. But anyway, I took out the engine last week and found alot of oil on the subframe, so its a good thing my coolant seals went so fast. Now I have decided to go all out and do everything right. I am taking all the aluminum parts to either be polished or powder coated. The goal is to make the engine bay look clean. here are some pics of my process so far.

I have reduced it to the short block and took off the oil pan. I seemed tto have ran into a snag today however. I am having trouble removing the front E-shaft bolt. I had my pnuematic gun set at 150 psi and still couldnt remove it. (no, its not a left hand thread). more to come...

]]>https://fargostreet.com/topic/15590/my-winter-projectRSS for NodeThu, 28 May 2026 08:52:45 GMTThu, 06 Nov 2008 04:51:17 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to my winter project on Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:33:14 GMT]]>Is this car still around and running or what?

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/312161https://fargostreet.com/post/312161Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:33:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to my winter project on Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:11:48 GMT]]>poor cf. Cars looking really good though.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/269656https://fargostreet.com/post/269656Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:11:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to my winter project on Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:17:48 GMT]]>looking nice!!! cant wait to see it out!

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/269574https://fargostreet.com/post/269574Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:17:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to my winter project on Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:38:11 GMT]]>finally got it painted. here are some pics. there are some minor defects with the clear in some spots but nothing that a little sanding and buffing wont cure. the hood came out better than I thought it would. it killed me to sit and sand a perfectly good CF hood. 😞

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]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/269572https://fargostreet.com/post/269572Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:38:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to my winter project on Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:35:49 GMT]]>^me. They guy that was supposed to paint it got too busy. he has been helping me with all the body work.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/269216https://fargostreet.com/post/269216Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:35:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to my winter project on Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:55:03 GMT]]>Who is painting your car?

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fdfreak;280804 wrote:
Alot of progress was made this weekend. I have just about everything masked off and ready for paint. All the hard stuff is over.

It's a good feeling when your almost done isn't it????

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/269212https://fargostreet.com/post/269212Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:53:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to my winter project on Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:56:27 GMT]]>Alot of progress was made this weekend. I have just about everything masked off and ready for paint. All the hard stuff is over.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/269211https://fargostreet.com/post/269211Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:56:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to my winter project on Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:43:24 GMT]]>Can't wait to see it. Some guy just offered me an FD for trade....hmmm

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/268789https://fargostreet.com/post/268789Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:43:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to my winter project on Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:26:55 GMT]]>^yea, I will. Just wanted to see what they looked like on the car.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/268657https://fargostreet.com/post/268657Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:26:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to my winter project on Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:41:33 GMT]]>looking good!!! you putting the stockers back on before paint??? wouldnt want to get the new rims all dirty!

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/268612https://fargostreet.com/post/268612Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:41:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to my winter project on Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:29:38 GMT]]>Well, engine wise everything is together and running strong. there is some exhaust coming through the v-band when the engine warms up to normal operating temp but that should be a quick fix. Last weekend I spent 6 hours fixing and bondoing the dents on the roof. All I have left to do is spray some surfacer sealer again, block it off and start applying primer, paint, and clear. I should get all this done this weekend. here are some pics with my progress.

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]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/268577https://fargostreet.com/post/268577Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:29:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to my winter project on Tue, 26 May 2009 12:54:41 GMT]]>^nice. I started at 9am yesterday and didnt get home til after 10pm. Very productive day.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/264553https://fargostreet.com/post/264553Tue, 26 May 2009 12:54:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to my winter project on Tue, 26 May 2009 04:00:43 GMT]]>i was hung over today so i didnt do anything, lol

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/264451https://fargostreet.com/post/264451Tue, 26 May 2009 04:00:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to my winter project on Tue, 26 May 2009 03:43:53 GMT]]>Pulled the engine out and tore it down. I was missing the side piece to the apex seal (2nd half of a 2 piece apex seal). The little thing must have popped out when I put it together the first time.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/264447https://fargostreet.com/post/264447Tue, 26 May 2009 03:43:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to my winter project on Fri, 22 May 2009 03:55:58 GMT]]>I may have to take you up on that, pm me your #

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/263947https://fargostreet.com/post/263947Fri, 22 May 2009 03:55:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to my winter project on Fri, 22 May 2009 03:14:51 GMT]]>here is an update. I got the front bumper fitted and the car is now ready for paint. I did another compression test today and the results are not good. I am not getting the 3 consecutive pulses like i should. I am thinking that is an apex seal or a spring. So Monday I am tearing the engine out and going do tear it apart once again. If anyone is not doing anything on monday, I will have lots of beer, pop, and pizza for those who want to help me tear this thing apart. i got myself a huge shop to work in just east of Dilworth.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/263929https://fargostreet.com/post/263929Fri, 22 May 2009 03:14:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to my winter project on Fri, 20 Mar 2009 20:36:59 GMT]]>Just bought these yesterday at TM and ordered this style hood.

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]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/255759https://fargostreet.com/post/255759Fri, 20 Mar 2009 20:36:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to my winter project on Wed, 24 Dec 2008 06:21:23 GMT]]>Looks good Aaron.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/241577https://fargostreet.com/post/241577Wed, 24 Dec 2008 06:21:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to my winter project on Tue, 23 Dec 2008 21:22:08 GMT]]>nice looks good! hope you get them sealed good so they don't get moisture in them!

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/241509https://fargostreet.com/post/241509Tue, 23 Dec 2008 21:22:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to my winter project on Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:38:33 GMT]]>Well, 5 hours and $40 later I was able to do the 99 spec conversion. it was actually easier than I thought. Just extremely tedious! out of the 5 hours, 2 hours were spent getting the circles in the right spot. the painting was a bitch too. I think there is a total of 12 coats. enough explaining, Ill let the pics speak for themselves

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]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/241447https://fargostreet.com/post/241447Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:38:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to my winter project on Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:31:26 GMT]]>^lol. true! ive never noticed that before

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zbrown;252954 wrote:
why in the hell would they go away from that style like the s5 had, and then back again

So it wouldnt look like a taurus. HAHAHA!!!

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fdfreak;252932 wrote:
here are some before and after pics of what they are supposed to look like

why in the hell would they go away from that style like the s5 had, and then back again

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