I found out why the damn thing is running a little too warm. I pressure washed the water jackets because they were full of crud. Apparently I didn't get enough of it out. Clogged my radiator and probably heater core too. I think I'm going to bypass the heater core for the time being and try to get most if it out. Also, I wonder if the oil restrictor I put in is too small causing the lifters to not get adequate oil pressure? Although I ran the same in my 86 daytona and it didn't have this issue.
I've run into a few weird issues. One is that the passenger side of the engine seems jacked up higher than the drivers side.
Second, I put new struts, springs, and spring mounts on, and the passenger side seems like it's binding. It doesn't really bounce. It also looks like it's ready to hit the rock trails it's so high.
Is the mount on the driver's side new or used?
Bryan
86 GLHS #161, 2016 Impala
SDAC National Member, SDAC Buckeye Chapter Member
A man has got to know his limitations.....
They are all new and filled with a semi soft polyeurathane.
Have any spacer under the driver's side one?
Bryan
86 GLHS #161, 2016 Impala
SDAC National Member, SDAC Buckeye Chapter Member
A man has got to know his limitations.....
You mean passenger side Brian?
How would there be spacers under the drivers?
I think that about how my GLHT's engine looked.
What's the application for the radiator?
I'm guessing Civic, but do you know what years?
Yeah, that's what is meant. Too much drinky last night.Originally Posted by Keito
Bryan
86 GLHS #161, 2016 Impala
SDAC National Member, SDAC Buckeye Chapter Member
A man has got to know his limitations.....
I was just worried because I didn't want to break an axle or something if the engine isn't sitting right.
The radiator is for mid 90's civics and del sols. Here is one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ALUMINUM-DUA...ht_4356wt_1185
You might have the passenger side mount in upside down. I think there is some debate on which way the mount should go but I went with the full rubber section up.
I'm pretty sure I have it in the right way. I think it's like this because it's an aftermarket mount. I took the spacers out and it leveled it out pretty good. I also figured out that if you tighten the sway bar up in the air, it will make the control arm bind. It will be going on the road on monday. Can't wait. If everything goes well and it proves reliable, I will upgrade to a 2.5" swingvalve and 3" exhaust next. Then possibly a 3 bar setup with more boost. The 525 will probably be crying by that point
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Good to hear
I've decided i will just do the exhaust now, and wait until i build another engine before i go any further. I grabbed a dealer plate and took it out for lunch. It ran great, stayed cool, and most importantly, had oil pressure.
I am having a problem with it cutting out. It only does it under boost. It's not really specific to a certain psi IE sometimes it does it at 14psi or sometimes 3psi. Sometimes the power loss light will blink when it cuts out. I pulled the codes and the only one I get is 53 internal logic module failure. It's a fwdp stage 3 cal.
I just ordered a 120a nippo alt and an external voltage regulator. That should fix my charging issues. I also bought a new clutch cable and timing belt tensioner. Hopefully the new cable fixes my really high clutch pedal.
Male sure to make a thick cable from the alternator lug to the battery. The stock wire is 8-10 gauge and uses a 14g disable link. Once the link. Burns the power backfeeds and starts burning ----.
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I was surprised to see the 120a nippo alt was brand new and not reman. Not bad for 100 dollars.
Last edited by thedon809; 12-28-2011 at 07:20 PM.
So I installed my new alternator, timing belt tensionor, clutch cable and antenna. I took it out for a nice 40 mile test drive. Where to start?
1. It blew an IC hose off so I tightened it down.
2. It still cuts out and I'm not sure why.
3. I hit a bump and the horn stayed on.
4. I have to put a new boot on the D/S axle (did P/S already).
5. When I got on the highway, the headliner tried to kill me. It's falling down and the wind blew crap in my eyes.
6. I think the new radiator is already plugged up again.
7. This thing attracts the most hilarious WTF was that looks.
8. It rides surprisingly good and the seat is pretty comfortable.
9. New clutch cable didn't fix the high clutch.
Been driving it pretty much everyday. I managed to average about 20mpg last tank which is pretty good considering I beat on it damn hard.
Did you figure out any of the issues you were having?
Nope. It hasnt cut out on me at all recently. The clutch is still really high but it isnt slipping so im not too worried about it. I think once i get my taxes i will find a common block and start aquiring parts. Im not sure on which trans i want to go with. My goal is to see how far i can take a stock garrett turbo.
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