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Re: Typhoon #242 Refresh
I auto crossed the Ty earlier this year and pretty much since then haven't driven it. The belt broke a week or two after autocross and then the second electric fan died. So its been 5 months or so that the poor Ty was sitting outside with no love. A couple of weekends ago though, I got to pull the Ty into my garage for the first time since I've owned it. I had a Vette that I was restoring and I sold it.
I think I'm going to name this project "ReDrive". As my refresh got the truck on the road but really was in no condition to go far. This time I'm going to take some time and make it right. I have several problems to address though before this thing goes back on the road.
Electrical
1. I've had a charging problem ever since moving the battery to the back. Basically the charge at the battery is somewhere around 12.6 - 12.8, engine running. I believe the issue is a ground problem and may have contributed to the electric fans dying. I'm going to run a ground wire from the negative terminal on the battery all the way to the engine. Hope this works
2. Replace fans
3. Maybe this will finally make the MSD start working too.
Engine
1. Change cooling systems to anti-freeze from just water. Gets too hot here.
2. Motor Mounts need to be replaced. Gonna go solid. The crossover pipe hits the steering linkage.
3. Exhaust leak at waste gate. Flange size is bigger than 38mm. Will have a new flange welded on.
4. Turbo oil leak. Its not bad, but should be addressed. Just simply have noticed a bit of residue on the drain pipe.
5. Oil pan leak. I think this is really coming from the turbo drain pipe inlet right at the entry to the oil pan. Saw it once before, but its still there and I'd like to fix it permanently.
6. Gas Smell. When the engine is running it smells like gas so bad you will smell like it after just sitting in it for a minute or more.
7. Idle issues. After its warmed up, the truck will just shut off. Starts back up, no problem. Put it in reverse or drive it dies as well. This is especially frustrating when you are stopped at a light or in traffic....gotta go two foot'n.
8. No boost. This should be simple. I need to purchase a stock boost solenoid and hook it up.
Drivetrain, Steering and Suspension
1. Front diff leak. Not sure if its just a seal or if there is anything wrong. I'll need to remove and inspect.
2. Suspension bushings are original and well worn. Its time. The driver side ball joint is completely toast, and I can see cracking in all the rubber bushings....if not chunks missing.
3. Steering components need a thorough inspection and likely replaced.
4. Rear axle is too far forward on passenger side. I really need to inspect, take apart and fix. The ride is really rough in the rear, may replace the springs with drop springs instead of the blocks that are in there.
Brakes
1. Proportioning value. This would be great. I've bleed the brakes a ton and still the rears barely do much at all
2. Need to check front pads.
Interior
1. Horn. Wife says the horn must be working. This should be simple. I think all I need is a horn wire, as the aftermarket steering wheel simply doesn't have it in there.
2. Gauges. I'd love to finally get a boost gauge. I'd also like to hook up wide band on the truck. Down the line... temp sensor for trans and engine.
3. Speakers, I have an awesome deck and only speakers in the rear, time to fix that.
Tuning
1. I'll need to get a OBD1 to USB cable and some software.
2. Currently have the ultimate chip, I'd like to upgrade. Probably TT as it seems to be up my ally with my goals for the Ty.
3. Wide band. Probably PLX
The REAL question
Considering the fixes that I need to do: the oil pan leak, front diff leak, and engine mounts; my thoughts are it might be best to pull the motor and give myself the ease of access. So with all that, I'm thinking I should probably start with a compression check. Why, cause if its all good, great maybe no pull and if not, I'm definitely pulling the motor. Would you guys pull it with those fixes in mind?
I auto crossed the Ty earlier this year and pretty much since then haven't driven it. The belt broke a week or two after autocross and then the second electric fan died. So its been 5 months or so that the poor Ty was sitting outside with no love. A couple of weekends ago though, I got to pull the Ty into my garage for the first time since I've owned it. I had a Vette that I was restoring and I sold it.
I think I'm going to name this project "ReDrive". As my refresh got the truck on the road but really was in no condition to go far. This time I'm going to take some time and make it right. I have several problems to address though before this thing goes back on the road.
Electrical
1. I've had a charging problem ever since moving the battery to the back. Basically the charge at the battery is somewhere around 12.6 - 12.8, engine running. I believe the issue is a ground problem and may have contributed to the electric fans dying. I'm going to run a ground wire from the negative terminal on the battery all the way to the engine. Hope this works
2. Replace fans
3. Maybe this will finally make the MSD start working too.
Engine
1. Change cooling systems to anti-freeze from just water. Gets too hot here.
2. Motor Mounts need to be replaced. Gonna go solid. The crossover pipe hits the steering linkage.
3. Exhaust leak at waste gate. Flange size is bigger than 38mm. Will have a new flange welded on.
4. Turbo oil leak. Its not bad, but should be addressed. Just simply have noticed a bit of residue on the drain pipe.
5. Oil pan leak. I think this is really coming from the turbo drain pipe inlet right at the entry to the oil pan. Saw it once before, but its still there and I'd like to fix it permanently.
6. Gas Smell. When the engine is running it smells like gas so bad you will smell like it after just sitting in it for a minute or more.
7. Idle issues. After its warmed up, the truck will just shut off. Starts back up, no problem. Put it in reverse or drive it dies as well. This is especially frustrating when you are stopped at a light or in traffic....gotta go two foot'n.
8. No boost. This should be simple. I need to purchase a stock boost solenoid and hook it up.
Drivetrain, Steering and Suspension
1. Front diff leak. Not sure if its just a seal or if there is anything wrong. I'll need to remove and inspect.
2. Suspension bushings are original and well worn. Its time. The driver side ball joint is completely toast, and I can see cracking in all the rubber bushings....if not chunks missing.
3. Steering components need a thorough inspection and likely replaced.
4. Rear axle is too far forward on passenger side. I really need to inspect, take apart and fix. The ride is really rough in the rear, may replace the springs with drop springs instead of the blocks that are in there.
Brakes
1. Proportioning value. This would be great. I've bleed the brakes a ton and still the rears barely do much at all
2. Need to check front pads.
Interior
1. Horn. Wife says the horn must be working. This should be simple. I think all I need is a horn wire, as the aftermarket steering wheel simply doesn't have it in there.
2. Gauges. I'd love to finally get a boost gauge. I'd also like to hook up wide band on the truck. Down the line... temp sensor for trans and engine.
3. Speakers, I have an awesome deck and only speakers in the rear, time to fix that.
Tuning
1. I'll need to get a OBD1 to USB cable and some software.
2. Currently have the ultimate chip, I'd like to upgrade. Probably TT as it seems to be up my ally with my goals for the Ty.
3. Wide band. Probably PLX
The REAL question
Considering the fixes that I need to do: the oil pan leak, front diff leak, and engine mounts; my thoughts are it might be best to pull the motor and give myself the ease of access. So with all that, I'm thinking I should probably start with a compression check. Why, cause if its all good, great maybe no pull and if not, I'm definitely pulling the motor. Would you guys pull it with those fixes in mind?
