The I Worked on My Car Today Thread

Post by **IVIUSTANG** » 23 Jun 2011, 13:44

I bled my rear brakes today

Post by **anodyne** » 23 Jun 2011, 19:00

Got the dreaded blinking arrow but tranny was shifting fine...cleaned out the gunk in the throttle switch at the firewall and all is good. I really need to donate some cash to this site...it's saved me bundles. I will, I will...

caz2773 · Post by **caz2773** » 23 Jun 2011, 21:14

did two motor mounts, removed sas stuff from delete and did horn relocation

Post by **Juan62** » 24 Jun 2011, 15:13

Today, I bleed the brakes with new ATE Blue Racing fluid. It does look very good and can see the mark (max) level without my glasses. While underneath, inspected the fron and rear suspension. Not surprising, one rear shock and one front strut leaks. So after the timing belt task, I'll save enough to do most all (90%) of the suspension. The upper engine mount was replace serveral years ago with IPD HD bushing. The lower engine mount looks suspect, (will change), transmission mount fair (will change), control arm (right) suspect, (left was replaced last year), tie-end rods, suspect, endlinks (new IPD HD), anti-sway T5 factory sports (trashed) and I do have new (Polys) for that. I did notice an oil leak coming from near the waterpump area on the outside the timing-belt cover. With the new TB kit (with seals( that should cover it. Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Marcobrick · Post by **Marcobrick** » 24 Jun 2011, 15:23

Just done: Swapped worn and leaking Nivomats for standard springs and shocks

Next week

Wagon:

Replace spring seats and strut top bearing plates
Replace top engine and firewall torque mount bushings
Replace bottom transmission mount bushings
Clean out PCV System
Change spark plugs
Remove and recondition turbo with new seals and bearings new BOV (never done it but how hard can it be....)
Replace thermostat
Replace oil cap seal
Change the oil
Change the transmission fluid
Remove and clean the PNP switch
Replace bad main battery cable
Replace timing belt, tensioner and idler rollers and water pump.

T5 sedan: Fix odometer some time.. only about 25,000km in arrears!
Makes me tired just thinking about it! Oh, and the wife would like me to renovate the spare bedroom too as we have #3 on the way...

If I discover anything clever in my work, I'll post about how I did it.

Post by **Juan62** » 25 Jun 2011, 10:20

Today, re-program the HD TCV and tested. Works much better now. I'm of replacing the OEM CBV or change the spring down from red to blue and re-test.

Zoidberg · Post by **Zoidberg** » 25 Jun 2011, 15:38

Inspected the front end to find the source of an intermittent clunk while braking. While I was under there, I decided to remove, clean and re-grease the caliper slide pins, and I drained and refilled my transmission with Mobil 3309 (yeah it's the five-speed so I gotta use the special stuff)

All in all it went pretty well except I think I need new sway bar endlinks and new brake hoses...

Post by **Juan62** » 12 Jul 2011, 05:04

Yesterday, changed the EVAP hoses (both), and today SAS check valve. The hardest/longest time I experienced with the EVAP were removing the factory clamps. After removal of hoses and inspection, I did see cracks from normal wear/tear. I recommend replacement of these hoses.

Post by **polskamafia mjl** » 12 Jul 2011, 13:43

Yesterday finished timing belt along with water pump, idler roller, tensioner roller, tensioner, and new serp belt.

robk46 · Post by **robk46** » 12 Jul 2011, 14:49

Sunday and today combined:

Timing belt only(car only has a verified 72k miles)
Replaced one missing lug stud
New KYB shocks
New KYB Struts
New (to me) leather steering wheel
Cleaned and gapped plugs
Siliconed the rip in my MAF tube
Repaired ABS module with my new soldering iron
Cleaned the underside of the engine bay and frame with a bunch of GoJo
Replaced cabin air filter
Added roof rails and crossbars from a salvage yard 850 wagon

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