April Tech Day 04/21/07

[Miatamadman]

Ross (hoofhearted) has happily agreed to host our second tech day of the year. Thanks Ross! Let us plan to invade his place, which is gorgeous, hopefully the helicopter leaves will STAY AWAY...haha I still have them in my defrsoter...

I digress, back on topic, If you plan to attend please post here and we will get an idea as to what projects we will have (CAR paid members get Priority though). As always bring a beverage and food to share with our luxurious host! See ya there!

Directions:
From DC
695 North towards Towson
795 North about 10 miles. Follow to end, do not exit. Road ends at a light, continue straight until next light.
Make left onto RT 30 North. Travel 7 miles (this will seem like forever, nothing but farms and one traffic light to pass)
After 7-11/ Citgo make first left onto Wolf Hill Dr.
House is on left

4297 Wolf Hill Dr.
Hampstead, MD 21074
410-374-0359

[SilverTanLS]

I'll be there...what time does it start?

I'll bring my "Mazda Tools" (10mm,14mm, 17mm) sockets, gear wrenches, etc. I have way too many tools, especially goofy ones (ie; female torx for a ford cam gear bolt).

Does anyone need anything else?

David, I see you need a water pump, I have two, if you need em, lemme know. I also have a oil pan, oil pick up, GTX Rods, and maybe some other little things. I'll bring stuff just in case.

One of these tech days, I want to do a rollbar install, I just dont want to cut my panels...I cant cut a straight line for anything...

[Ensign]

If possible, I'd like to get in line for a brake bleed and hose/belt replacement (not timing belt).

I think my one coolant hose is leaking onto my exhaust header pipe.

What else do I need for the hose replacement other than the coolant hose kit and two grommets? Should I not worry about replacing any belts if I'm not getting any noise?

I've got four jackstands if anyone needs me to bring those.

Thanks!

[mistanfo]

What else do I need for the hose replacement other than the coolant hose kit and two grommets?
Thanks!

The Harbor Freight hose pliers are nice to have to get at the back hoses, if David makes it, I'll have him bring mine (he has them now).

[Ensign]

What else do I need for the hose replacement other than the coolant hose kit and two grommets?
Thanks!

The Harbor Freight hose pliers are nice to have to get at the back hoses, if David makes it, I'll have him bring mine (he has them now).

Great, thanks for the offer.

Should I plan on doing a radiator flush with this too? I really have no clue about changing the hoses, and am not sure if you lose much coolant when doing this.

[mistanfo]

Yes, you will lose most of your coolant, mainly when you remove the lower rad hose. Plan on putting fresh coolant and distilled water in. Do you know when it was changed last?

[Miatamadman]

Should I plan on doing a radiator flush with this too? I really have no clue about changing the hoses, and am not sure if you lose much coolant when doing this.

I would say sure, since I will be technically doing one also (with the timing belt change) Its easy to drain, change hoses (I can get you the entire hose kit if you need them) and then fill.

I will bring the pliers that Jason left me with, they are amazingly awesome tools, hoses are no longer evil!

[mistanfo]

Just be careful not to crush the pipes with the pliers.

[Ensign]

Yes, you will lose most of your coolant, mainly when you remove the lower rad hose. Plan on putting fresh coolant and distilled water in. Do you know when it was changed last?

No, I'm not sure when it was last changed.

[ChristianL]

Just be careful not to crush the pipes with the pliers.

Particularly the two on the firewall that connects to the heater core.

[mistanfo]

Just be careful not to crush the pipes with the pliers.

Particularly the two on the firewall that connects to the heater core.

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What's wrong Christian? You don't like pulling the dash to replace the heater core?

[Miatamadman]

Ok holy crap, dash off for the heater core..... WOW

[faeflora]

I may have a roll bar - hard dog dual diagonal - by this time. Also if anyone's feeling masochistic my rear main seal is leaking and bleeding all over my driveway.

[Miatamadman]

Not sure if I meantioned but I will be cracking into the timing belt change, and all associated fun.

Hopefully it will be smooth.

[Ensign]

I'm having some difficulty finding exactly what I need in terms of hoses and belts. Is there a list somewhere of these items for dummies like me? I see at Finishline a heater hose kit, but I'm guessing this isn't everything. For belts, I guess there's the power steering/air conditioning and alternator belts.

Thanks!

[Miatamadman]

I'm having some difficulty finding exactly what I need in terms of hoses and belts. Is there a list somewhere of these items for dummies like me? I see at Finishline a heater hose kit, but I'm guessing this isn't everything. For belts, I guess there's the power steering/air conditioning and alternator belts.

Thanks!

There is a radiator hose kit that includes all the radiator hoses. I can order this for you if you woudl like, I need to order some gaskets and other odds and ends.

[Ensign]

I'm having some difficulty finding exactly what I need in terms of hoses and belts. Is there a list somewhere of these items for dummies like me? I see at Finishline a heater hose kit, but I'm guessing this isn't everything. For belts, I guess there's the power steering/air conditioning and alternator belts.

Thanks!

There is a radiator hose kit that includes all the radiator hoses. I can order this for you if you woudl like, I need to order some gaskets and other odds and ends.

So, just the radiator hose kit and heating hose kit covers all the hoses? I guess I still need those two grommets. How about the belts?

Thanks for offering to order, but I'll probably just do a separate order.

[Quiksilver]

I need help installing a Da'Lan hidden hitch.

I hear I need to drill some holes, and maybe a 90* drill??

[djarum69]

I need help installing a Da'Lan hidden hitch.

I hear I need to drill some holes, and maybe a 90* drill??

I have the 90 degree drill.

[Miatamadman]

I also have one, mine is not craftsman though.

Speaking of which, anyone missing a craftsman 3/8 drive rachet?

I found one that doesnt belong to me under my drivers seat.

[JMPitt820]

I'll be at the tech day. My roll bar finally showed up so I'll be putting it in. And I'll see what else time permits.

[ChristianL]

Not sure if I'll be able to make it there, but if I am, I'd be happy to help be a consultant for any roll bar installs. I'll still be in post-surgery mode, so the extent of my physical help will be sitting on my butt drinking beer.

[SilverTanLS]

I'll gladly help on the rollbar install. I can do the interior removal while you guys prep. I worked for Lo/Jack, so I can tear an interior down fast without breaking stuff!!

Plus, I've done two bars, and I'm about to do mine (got to order it in 2 weeks, then send it to a body shop to be sprayed 22V (Sunlight silver). Wouldn't hurt to freshen up the ole skills!

[SilverTanLS]

I *should* have my Bilsteins and TEIN springs by then...maybe we can do a shock install on "Destiny?" I'll have the assemblies ready to go, so it'll be a simple swap out...

[Miatamadman]

Not sure if I'll be able to make it there, but if I am, I'd be happy to help be a consultant for any roll bar installs. I'll still be in post-surgery mode, so the extent of my physical help will be sitting on my butt drinking beer.

Can you drive yet CL?

Do you need a ride to the tech day? I can pick u up, plus I could use some supervision on the timing belt.

You have a PM sir.

[ChristianL]

Nope, probably won't be cleared to drive until early May. If I can make it, I'll "supervise" the timing belt change. However, I'll warn you that I've done 11 roll bars (that I can think of), but not a single timing belt job.

[SilverTanLS]

I *just* did a T Belt on my 323 GTX (1.6, B6) I'll be glad to lend a hand.

David, if you have the short nose, did you get loctite, a new keyway, crank bolt and pulley? They are yearly "to do" items...

[Miatamadman]

Nope, probably won't be cleared to drive until early May. If I can make it, I'll "supervise" the timing belt change. However, I'll warn you that I've done 11 roll bars (that I can think of), but not a single timing belt job.

I know, dont worry roof and roll bar are the next two months... and I am sure ull be involved.

I was gonna let you drive up but if ur not, ill gladly swing by, ill be driving right by ur home on the way to Ross'

I *just* did a T Belt on my 323 GTX (1.6, B6) I'll be glad to lend a hand.

David, if you have the short nose, did you get loctite, a new keyway, crank bolt and pulley? They are yearly "to do" items...

Nope, no SNC for me. I am longfellow... no not Mr. Deeds.

I make sure the cars Ibuy are not SNC not that im that paranoid.. well actually yes with my luck itd break in the middle of my commute, so I made sure I didnt have to worry about it.

[travism]

Well assuming that it gets here in time, I'll have a roll bar to install.

[SilverTanLS]

[quote="Pinky]Nope, no SNC for me. I am longfellow... no not Mr. Deeds.

I make sure the cars Ibuy are not SNC not that im that paranoid.. well actually yes with my luck itd break in the middle of my commute, so I made sure I didnt have to worry about it.[/quote]

Longfellow IS Mr. Deeds though....so thats just plain confusing...

Well, I can still supervise the T-Belt...having a very fresh memory. Its only been like...3-4 weeks...

I used to have this tool that slid between the cam gears, itd lock em in place so you just loosen tensioner, remove belt, install belt, tighten tensioner and then remove tool. Took about 12 seconds to do a belt. I dont have any clue where it is, or where I got it...I think it was a BrainStorm peice...