SEDOC Fall Tech Session - Saturday, October 13, 2012

[DL4567]

I think most everyone knows my address, but if you need it just let me know. Let's keep the usual time of 10 a.m. onwards. I can either grill or order pizza. Anyone have specific things to do on their car?

Looking forward to it!

[Ron]

I'd like to look at Doug's leak if he doesn't stop by here sooner...

[Bikercmbc]

I don't need to work on my cars but if you all need me to bring tools down let me know what you are working on and ill try to bring the right tools

[Soundkillr]

I'm in. Bringing the whip. Unless it rains. Then I'm home with the ball and chain.

[ccurzio]

I'd like to see about tracking down my damned exhaust leak and possibly replacing my fuel accumulator.

[thirdmanj]

So this ones going on the same day as the NC one? Coooool, we should web conference! LoL..

[Dangermouse]

Where to start, where to start........

If I get my nice new radio (thanks Chris) fitted, I'll be happy.

[DL4567]

Looking like a successful day so far! Weather forecast at the moment is perfect, hopefully it won't change.

Attendees from what I can decipher:

Ben
Chris - tracking down exhaust leak and maybe replace fuel accumulator
Mike S.
Ron
Dermot - install new radio
Kyle


Only thing I'd like to try to do on my own car is figure out why the driver-front corner sits higher than the passenger-front corner. It's "only" about 1/2" difference, but it's noticeable in the gap over the tire. Replacing the shocks didn't help, and after examining the position of the springs, it looks like they're just as symmetrical as the back ones, and that end sits equal. Also, I don't think it's panel alignment, since when the car is on the lift, the fender arches measure exactly equal to the floor.
Only thing that I know of remaining is the tension on the bolt going through the anti-rollbar bushing, if that's the correct terminology. Does anyone have any concrete blocks or something to lower the car onto? ...as I understand when re-tightening the bolt, the car needs to be sitting on its suspension. Any special tools needed for this job? High-setting torque wrench?

[Soundkillr]

It can also be a mismatched ball joint making the car sit higher. I know it sounds crazy,but it can happen.

Looking like a successful day so far! Weather forecast at the moment is perfect, hopefully it won't change.

Attendees from what I can decipher:

Ben
Chris - tracking down exhaust leak and maybe replace fuel accumulator
Mike S.
Ron
Dermot - install new radio
Kyle


Only thing I'd like to try to do on my own car is figure out why the driver-front corner sits higher than the passenger-front corner. It's "only" about 1/2" difference, but it's noticeable in the gap over the tire. Replacing the shocks didn't help, and after examining the position of the springs, it looks like they're just as symmetrical as the back ones, and that end sits equal. Also, I don't think it's panel alignment, since when the car is on the lift, the fender arches measure exactly equal to the floor.
Only thing that I know of remaining is the tension on the bolt going through the anti-rollbar bushing, if that's the correct terminology. Does anyone have any concrete blocks or something to lower the car onto? ...as I understand when re-tightening the bolt, the car needs to be sitting on its suspension. Any special tools needed for this job? High-setting torque wrench?

[ccurzio]

Where to start, where to start........

If I get my nice new radio (thanks Chris) fitted, I'll be happy.

You're welcome, and I'd probably be able to help you with that. I spent a lot of time in that console area (especially with the radio), so I know my way around in there.