What did you do today to your 3/S?

[AdamVR4]

I am disappointed with my technique which caused me to not have a perfectly even groove depth. In order to get it to cut I had to put a little angle on tool to get it to "bite" and cut. Unfortunately, that also lifted it off the pins. I wonder if playing with the angle of the blade (limited flexibility in angling it) would have got it to bite with keeping the tool level.

That seems tough to overcome. I wonder if you could have used a giant c-clamp (haha) or a press to apply the downward force so all you had to do with your hands was turn it. Probably not. Spring loading the cutting tool could have allowed you to get the pins flush, but would have really increased the cutting time... huh. I guess I'm glad I'm going with Ray's fix and A1 studs. How much did having the grooves machined cost you last time?

I can see!!!

Wow, that intake duct is nice. I feel blind in my VR4, so this is on the never ending to-do list. Posts about your RX7 are ALWAYS appreciated!!

[familyMAN]

$160 but I moved and trying to find decent machine shops. Already crossed one off my list when they didn't get anywhere close to the RA needed for MLS even though they assured me they could; which is one reason why I am oringing a stock bottom end.... (Lesson learned: ask to see a head next time!) I believe I did find a good shop now but had already ordered the isky tool.

[familyMAN]

It's also now timed and cams degreed. Stock cams, resurfaced block and heads. Ended up at FRONT: EXH -1.5*, INT -1.0*. REAR: EXH 0.0*, -0.5*

Also replaced PS pump and deleted the PS "cooler" hardline. Having second thoughts on putting it all together this week....Trying to decide if I send the trans out for a refresh first. Last few times I had the engine out, the trans fluid was darker than I would think it should be with so few miles in between.

edit: before anybody comments on the fram filter, it's just a dust cover; I don't use them.

[Boost4VR4]

Because Racecar ensuing... more to come:

[Andr3w]

First attempt at painting calipers. Used the brush on caliper paint.

[donniekak]

It's also now timed and cams degreed. Stock cams, resurfaced block and heads. Ended up at FRONT: EXH -1.5*, INT -1.0*. REAR: EXH 0.0*, -0.5*

Also replaced PS pump and deleted the PS "cooler" hardline. Having second thoughts on putting it all together this week....Trying to decide if I send the trans out for a refresh first. Last few times I had the engine out, the trans fluid was darker than I would think it should be with so few miles in between.

edit: before anybody comments on the fram filter, it's just a dust cover; I don't use them.

A lot of times in these cars, dark fluid can be the viscous coupler failing.

[J-Groove]

SHe is a little torn apart for paint.





-John

[familyMAN]

A lot of times in these cars, dark fluid can be the viscous coupler failing.

Was thinking that at first but I don't think it looks like vcu goo and I let some sit and the dark (metal?) settled out.

[CoopKill]

First attempt at painting calipers. Used the brush on caliper paint.

If you want the silver lettering clean, and sharp, paint the red, and use a flat files aggressive side, then fine side to file the lettering. Once you have that if you want it further polished wrap the file in 220, 300, then 600. Turns out nicely.

[Andr3w]

Awesome! I will definitely give that a try

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