Monday, September 19, 2011
Control Arms
Forgot to post a pic of the bent control arms. It was only the thrust arms that were bent, but here is a shot of the bent one compared to the new one.
Parts score
The stumbling on accelleration is getting worse, so I'm going to tinker with it. I went ahead and ordered new plug wires (as one is stuck and will get damaged pulling it off) and oxygen sensor. Once the wires/plugs/sensor are installed I'll set the duty cycle.
I also managed to score some parts from a local guy parting out a 300ce. Got a new left tail light, all new trunk carpet (in brown), a replacement trunk plastic trim cover, new plastic skid plate, and a replacement jack. All for $65.
I had planned to work on the engine this weekend, but didn't get around to it. Did get the trunk carpet installed, I'll have to take a pic of that.
Cost:
I also managed to score some parts from a local guy parting out a 300ce. Got a new left tail light, all new trunk carpet (in brown), a replacement trunk plastic trim cover, new plastic skid plate, and a replacement jack. All for $65.
I had planned to work on the engine this weekend, but didn't get around to it. Did get the trunk carpet installed, I'll have to take a pic of that.
Cost:
- Plug wires: $125
- O2 sensor: $85
- Misc bits: $65
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Back on the road
Got the following installed:
Intermittently it misses, based on the way it's doing it, I think it's plug wires
Every once in a while there is a groaning from the power steering. Likely replacing the filter will fix this (which I already have)
I also ordered a set of #3 front spring pads so that I can raise the front of the car about 10mm. Eventually I might get Sportline springs, but I'm going to give the H&R's a chance. I also got a set of #2 pads for the rear. Currently the car has #1 in the front and #3 in the rear. I'm going to put the #3's up front, and see if I need to add the pads on the rear to level it.
Other items on the todo list are:
- New rear suspension arms
- New rear sway bar links
- New front sway bar bushings
- New drag link
Intermittently it misses, based on the way it's doing it, I think it's plug wires
Every once in a while there is a groaning from the power steering. Likely replacing the filter will fix this (which I already have)
I also ordered a set of #3 front spring pads so that I can raise the front of the car about 10mm. Eventually I might get Sportline springs, but I'm going to give the H&R's a chance. I also got a set of #2 pads for the rear. Currently the car has #1 in the front and #3 in the rear. I'm going to put the #3's up front, and see if I need to add the pads on the rear to level it.
Other items on the todo list are:
- Brake fluid flush
- Coolant flush
- Shocks
- Alignment
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