Replaced my RT4WD's alternator, and lemme tell ya, it's a toight (like a "toiger") squeeze... Searched HCW and debated pulling it out via top or bottom.... went top side and made space by removing my master cylinder from the booster (two nuts) but left brakelines attached to resevoir (no leaks, no bleed) then GENTLY pulled the resevoir outta the way... Removing the plastic shield from under the FL corner of the car is a must for access to the back end of the alternator mounting bolt... Took about 2hrs at a lazy pace and with the learning curve...
My only problem is the little white plastic "loom" which keeps the 3 brakelines seperate and paralell (located on the firewall) popped off, and now the lines are touching and all akimbo...
Question: Am I tempting Death leaving it as is? I've heard the old wives tales about rubbing lines, leaks and tragedy, but getting the lines back into the loom seems impossible without detaching one end of the brakelines to release the tension they're under... and then bleeding the brakes, yada yada yada, pain in the ass
just installed 2" tow receiver hitch from eckhart but i dont like it. stamperm is way better coz mine is welded to the spare wheel tub. grrr i thought those locos were good.
ok so i bought a toe adjustment kit, with the 5+ inch drop i couldnt pull the rear toe in to the specs i would like. turned out to be a great kit, also got my rear camber kit installed. so my alignment is set to a T. every spec is in and how i would like it. also got a GSR shifter put in (duel bend),and my black leather blue stitched shift boot and CTR knockoff shift knob.....and rear C pillar bar installed. have a appt on friday to get a full custom exhaust made. deff post pics of that when iam done. also sorry for the shitty pics...
found some SPC rear camber kit from the junk yard... found a coin holder tray off a 88-89 wagon but can't seem to figure how it was install since the plastic bottom pieces wasn't there... and got a DA front lip for a future rear lip convertion...
Used the Haydz method of plate relocation, zipties ftw!
Eh? LOL
Don't think I've ever relocated one of my own plates, I've done it on mates cars though.
Lol I'm an idiot...
Somehow managed to mix up you and Charb, I used the same method he used in his build thread. I realized that I might have messed that up and came back to double check it.
Traded a worn out rear wiper motor and cracked passenger corner light for a good wiper motor, uncracked corner light, a set of non-oem floor mats, clock button cover and an 89 wagon owners manual
I replaced my rear dome light cover last night, it was missing when I bought the car and my eye went straight to it every time I looked in the rearview mirror. also gave her a bath and a good vac.
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next to some wicked awesome cars :shock:
glad I didnt took any pics...
strrrreeeccccchhhed limo's, nice little Cayman and on and on ...
White wagon: Cleaned and replaced all trunk plastics, installed new trunk lift struts.
Got a z6 short block, PG6 12-1 CR pistons, and PnP z6 head.
so what was it?
--->>>>! :shock: rain & heavy thunder...
My only problem is the little white plastic "loom" which keeps the 3 brakelines seperate and paralell (located on the firewall) popped off, and now the lines are touching and all akimbo...
Question: Am I tempting Death leaving it as is? I've heard the old wives tales about rubbing lines, leaks and tragedy, but getting the lines back into the loom seems impossible without detaching one end of the brakelines to release the tension they're under... and then bleeding the brakes, yada yada yada, pain in the ass
wagon.....................4ever..................
whoops...hehhhh
Finally go my new plates. Had to get creative with the front, the bolts are rusted solid. Used the Charb method of plate relocation, zipties ftw!
Picking up a new front right axle from Kragen today, gonna swap that in soon...
Also (on an unrelated note), changed my avatar
Eh? LOL
Don't think I've ever relocated one of my own plates, I've done it on mates cars though.
Lol I'm an idiot...
Somehow managed to mix up you and Charb, I used the same method he used in his build thread. I realized that I might have messed that up and came back to double check it.
Not sure about the line issue. I've always taken all my 4th gen alternators out from the bottom of the car though.