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    The smurf

    Figured I would start a p log of my 85 omni glht.
    I bought it from clocktowersniper a couple months or so ago.



    The first thing I did was find out why it wasn't getting fuel. The damn tank had so much crap in it, it was unbelievable.


    I bought a new tank, sending unit, and walbro pump. After all that 2 of the injectors weren't firing. I put in a spare power module I had laying around and that did the trick. The injectors were clogged so I bought some from someone here and popped them in. I got it running for a few seconds but it was only running on 3 cylinders. I pulled the valvecover to discover the exhaust valve on #1 cylinder was stuck all the way open. I pulled the head to find this


    I dropped the pan and the oil was like pudding. I took out the pistons and rods and was relieved when the rod bearings looked great. The cylinder walls also looked good enough to hone and rering.

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    Re: The smurf

    I basically redid all the brakes. New drums, shoes, wheel cylinders, SS braided brake hose, calipers, pads, rotors. Since I was pulling the head I figured it was a good time to convert to t2 as I have most of what I need. Mounted the civic radiator along with t3 IC. Still need to fab up some brackets.

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    Re: The smurf

    I bought a reman 287 head and Pats t2 turbo. Tomorrow it's getting honed and the pistons installed. I also put in a new headlight switch along with relays for the hi and low beams.

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    Re: The smurf

    More random pictures.





    Boost gauge installed.


    Cool stuff I found in the glove box. I'm technically the second owner of the car.

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    Re: The smurf

    Pistons are in.

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    Re: The smurf

    Flexible lower radiator hose fits perfect with the civic radiator.

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    Re: The smurf

    Wow that was crazy (the sending unit I mean)

    Looks like you got a nice start to what seems a really nice straight L body.

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    Re: The smurf

    It had a huge dent in the quarter panel from getting kicked by a horse. I got most of it out with a prybar.



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    Re: The smurf

    Kicked by a horse?!? Gotta be a story there! That gas take was unreal!

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    Re: The smurf

    Getting there.

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    Re: The smurf

    Heads on.


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    Re: The smurf

    Looks good is the radiator from ebay?

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    Re: The smurf

    Quote Originally Posted by dusterdude View Post
    Looks good is the radiator from ebay?
    Yeah. I think I paid around 80 shipped for rad and the slim fan.

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    Re: The smurf

    Almost done now. I had to solder in the injector connector from my 86 daytona because the omni's connector was different.


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    The smurf lives!!!!!!!!! Sorta. It starts with brake clean so I think it's just out of gas. Fuel pump turns on. Now I just have to install the alternator, pulleys, u-joint, cv boots, IC hoses and SS braided brake hose.


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    You've done a great job so far, keep it up
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    Re: The smurf

    It finally moved under its own power. Even if I only backed it out of the shop. The drivers side cam seal was leaking so I have to fix that.

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    Re: The smurf

    Fwdp SS brake hose installed on rear. Still have to do the front ones.

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    Re: The smurf

    Front ones are done.


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    Re: The smurf

    Looking good.

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