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deucegirl03 · 06-03-2009, 11:00 AM

so i have decided that the easier way to go about refreshing my motor is to just drop it outta the car. gonna start unhooking/draining in the next week. talked to a buddy who is gonna take care of my head for me. he is also talking to me about cleaning carbon outta the bottom end. i also started stripping the interior out of the car. if anyone wants any NA black cloth stuff let me know. you guys get first dibs. i am soooo excited to bring Shari back to life, i miss her and the canyons so bad it hurts!!!

masagsxr · 06-03-2009, 11:04 AM

Good choice Ren.... Exactly what I was telling you at the meet you should do since you are taking the head off anyway. Its way better to do everything for piece of mind rather than just fixing the head, throwing it back on and finding out another problem later.

Don't forget tons of pix to post for this project

deucegirl03 · 06-03-2009, 11:54 AM

well i was planning from the get go of doing this right, replacing all the seals etc. but yes you are correct it will make my life a lot easier. plus i can clean the engine bay up a lot easier and get rid of all the oil residue from years of leaks. and having the engine out will make it easier for me to remove the AC and other things that i don't need

yes there will be lots of pics..good idea!
all i need is my freakin tax return and i can order my parts from Aaron...

Davis · 06-03-2009, 12:03 PM

Might as well throw a new clutch on there while your at it.

Mark_Dorman · 06-03-2009, 12:05 PM

^She just had that done. Otherwise I'd say yes...cause I never wanna do that again

I thought you wanted to keep the A/C for now

...it's easy to take out later.

Hey Colin...does that mean what I think it means???

Davis · 06-03-2009, 12:08 PM

Oh okay haha, just don't vent the refrigerant to the atmosphere then..

Mark_Dorman · 06-03-2009, 12:09 PM

so should she just catch it in a bottle???

Davis · 06-03-2009, 12:11 PM

You need to take the car to a qualified shop that can evacuate the system. Venting to the atmosphere is bad for the enviroment and is illegal. Come on Mark she can't catch it in a bottle!

The AC system is highly pressurized!

masagsxr · 06-03-2009, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark_Dorman

^She just had that done. Otherwise I'd say yes...cause I never wanna do that again

I thought you wanted to keep the A/C for now

...it's easy to take out later.

Hey Colin...does that mean what I think it means???

Not sure if you guys remember. There was this vibration and we were thinking it was from the clutch or maybe just the tranny plate cover from underneath. Check on that Ren.

deucegirl03 · 06-03-2009, 12:18 PM

umm yes of course i was planning on taking it to a qualified shop and having them evac the system for me!

dorman i have decided "f" it i am used to rolling without AC anyway so i might as well just take it out. saves a lot of weight....

oh yeah and Mixxer i still think that sound is my trans not the flywheel. i was having that sound before the clutch was done. it sounds like gear lash to me. before i get the car started again i am gonna throw some Lucas or Synchromesh in there and see if that eliminates the sound... but i will check it out while i have the motor out and its accessible. i don't know how good of a job javier did on my clutch so i was planning on scrutinizing it anyway....

Mark_Dorman · 06-03-2009, 12:29 PM

I know Davis...it was a joke. Will they evacuate the system for free?

Davis · 06-03-2009, 12:37 PM

Highly doubt it, they do have to pay to get the refrigerant guy to come pick it up and get it recycled.

Mark_Dorman · 06-03-2009, 12:40 PM

Well that sucks...you'd think the Government would pay for that kind of stuff. Then again...it's not like they're really into saving the environment anyways...

Davis · 06-03-2009, 05:24 PM

*sigh* Wish my boss gave me full time, I'm bored as hell staying at home.

And since I'm trying not to spend money, even more so!

Mark_Dorman · 06-03-2009, 05:36 PM

If you had 360 i'd say pick up the new Assassin's Creed...

Davis · 06-03-2009, 05:43 PM

Remember, I'm trying to spend money anyways!

I'm playing GT4 all over again.

datguydeni · 06-03-2009, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davis

*sigh* Wish my boss gave me full time, I'm bored as hell staying at home.

And since I'm trying not to spend money, even more so!

least you have a job.. i'm home all day ><"

Mark_Dorman · 06-03-2009, 06:02 PM

^that's gotta drive you nuts. Can't find a job?

mr.asian.m2 · 06-03-2009, 07:04 PM

hi guys..

just checkin in to see how is everyone doing.

i miss the mr2 scene so much guys. all i do is...work and more work.

ren...look like you and mark got big plan for your mr2. can't wait to see the out come of the project.

Mark_Dorman · 06-03-2009, 07:11 PM

^Frankie!!! We miss you...come back to the MR2 scene soon!

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06-03-2009, 11:00 AM	#6521 (permalink)
deucegirl03 Gearhead son! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canyon Country, CA Posts: 723 Thanks: 35 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	so i have decided that the easier way to go about refreshing my motor is to just drop it outta the car. gonna start unhooking/draining in the next week. talked to a buddy who is gonna take care of my head for me. he is also talking to me about cleaning carbon outta the bottom end. i also started stripping the interior out of the car. if anyone wants any NA black cloth stuff let me know. you guys get first dibs. i am soooo excited to bring Shari back to life, i miss her and the canyons so bad it hurts!!!

06-03-2009, 11:04 AM	#6522 (permalink)
masagsxr Cage Fighter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 3,534 Thanks: 1 Thanked 81 Times in 81 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Good choice Ren.... Exactly what I was telling you at the meet you should do since you are taking the head off anyway. Its way better to do everything for piece of mind rather than just fixing the head, throwing it back on and finding out another problem later. Don't forget tons of pix to post for this project

06-03-2009, 11:54 AM	#6523 (permalink)
deucegirl03 Gearhead son! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canyon Country, CA Posts: 723 Thanks: 35 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	well i was planning from the get go of doing this right, replacing all the seals etc. but yes you are correct it will make my life a lot easier. plus i can clean the engine bay up a lot easier and get rid of all the oil residue from years of leaks. and having the engine out will make it easier for me to remove the AC and other things that i don't need yes there will be lots of pics..good idea! all i need is my freakin tax return and i can order my parts from Aaron...

06-03-2009, 12:03 PM	#6524 (permalink)
Davis Radical Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 4,536 Thanks: 85 Thanked 125 Times in 113 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	Might as well throw a new clutch on there while your at it.

06-03-2009, 12:05 PM	#6525 (permalink)
Mark_Dorman So long MR2's... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 4,666 Thanks: 97 Thanked 86 Times in 82 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (26/100% )	^She just had that done. Otherwise I'd say yes...cause I never wanna do that again I thought you wanted to keep the A/C for now ...it's easy to take out later. Hey Colin...does that mean what I think it means???

06-03-2009, 12:08 PM	#6526 (permalink)
Davis Radical Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 4,536 Thanks: 85 Thanked 125 Times in 113 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	Oh okay haha, just don't vent the refrigerant to the atmosphere then..

06-03-2009, 12:09 PM	#6527 (permalink)
Mark_Dorman So long MR2's... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 4,666 Thanks: 97 Thanked 86 Times in 82 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (26/100% )	so should she just catch it in a bottle???

06-03-2009, 12:11 PM	#6528 (permalink)
Davis Radical Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 4,536 Thanks: 85 Thanked 125 Times in 113 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	You need to take the car to a qualified shop that can evacuate the system. Venting to the atmosphere is bad for the enviroment and is illegal. Come on Mark she can't catch it in a bottle! The AC system is highly pressurized!

06-03-2009, 12:18 PM	#6530 (permalink)
deucegirl03 Gearhead son! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canyon Country, CA Posts: 723 Thanks: 35 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	umm yes of course i was planning on taking it to a qualified shop and having them evac the system for me! dorman i have decided "f" it i am used to rolling without AC anyway so i might as well just take it out. saves a lot of weight.... oh yeah and Mixxer i still think that sound is my trans not the flywheel. i was having that sound before the clutch was done. it sounds like gear lash to me. before i get the car started again i am gonna throw some Lucas or Synchromesh in there and see if that eliminates the sound... but i will check it out while i have the motor out and its accessible. i don't know how good of a job javier did on my clutch so i was planning on scrutinizing it anyway....

06-03-2009, 12:29 PM	#6531 (permalink)
Mark_Dorman So long MR2's... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 4,666 Thanks: 97 Thanked 86 Times in 82 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (26/100% )	I know Davis...it was a joke. Will they evacuate the system for free?

06-03-2009, 12:37 PM	#6532 (permalink)
Davis Radical Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 4,536 Thanks: 85 Thanked 125 Times in 113 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	Highly doubt it, they do have to pay to get the refrigerant guy to come pick it up and get it recycled.

06-03-2009, 12:40 PM	#6533 (permalink)
Mark_Dorman So long MR2's... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 4,666 Thanks: 97 Thanked 86 Times in 82 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (26/100% )	Well that sucks...you'd think the Government would pay for that kind of stuff. Then again...it's not like they're really into saving the environment anyways...

06-03-2009, 05:24 PM	#6534 (permalink)
Davis Radical Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 4,536 Thanks: 85 Thanked 125 Times in 113 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	sigh Wish my boss gave me full time, I'm bored as hell staying at home. And since I'm trying not to spend money, even more so!

06-03-2009, 05:36 PM	#6535 (permalink)
Mark_Dorman So long MR2's... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 4,666 Thanks: 97 Thanked 86 Times in 82 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (26/100% )	If you had 360 i'd say pick up the new Assassin's Creed...

06-03-2009, 05:43 PM	#6536 (permalink)
Davis Radical Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 4,536 Thanks: 85 Thanked 125 Times in 113 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	Remember, I'm trying to spend money anyways! I'm playing GT4 all over again.

06-03-2009, 06:02 PM	#6538 (permalink)
Mark_Dorman So long MR2's... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 4,666 Thanks: 97 Thanked 86 Times in 82 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (26/100% )	^that's gotta drive you nuts. Can't find a job?

06-03-2009, 07:04 PM	#6539 (permalink)
mr.asian.m2 SoCal/houston's mr2 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: houston texas Posts: 2,660 Thanks: 55 Thanked 72 Times in 68 Posts iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	hi guys.. just checkin in to see how is everyone doing. i miss the mr2 scene so much guys. all i do is...work and more work. ren...look like you and mark got big plan for your mr2. can't wait to see the out come of the project.

06-03-2009, 07:11 PM	#6540 (permalink)
Mark_Dorman So long MR2's... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 4,666 Thanks: 97 Thanked 86 Times in 82 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (26/100% )	^Frankie!!! We miss you...come back to the MR2 scene soon!