Page 3 of 3 FirstFirst 123
Results 21 to 28 of 28

Thread: Someone relieve me of my ignorance, please

  1. #21
    BAD ASS - I've got one Not Verified
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Owner Since
    2/2010

    Location
    L'Anse, MI
    Posts
    2,476
    Thanks
    1,262
    Thanked 594 Times in 488 Posts
    Okay, took a look: the front carrier bearing is definitely sloppy and sagging, and the second one is not too far behind.

    Could be my culprits knock-wise, for sure.

    What are they worth, and is Cherry Hill my best bet?

    Also: timing was spot-on.
    Ranked No. #1 in initial quality

    Idiots, simply by being idiots, seem capable of achieving randomly bad things that are beyond the imaginings of sensible people.

  2. #22
    Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Owner Since
    2008

    Location
    Chilliwack BC
    Posts
    242
    Thanks
    33
    Thanked 35 Times in 27 Posts
    Order a boot/lube kit for the lobro too as it has to come apart for one of the carriers-

  3. #23
    Padawan garage troll Not Verified
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Owner Since
    2004

    Location
    Newark, DE
    Posts
    635
    Blog Entries
    5
    Thanks
    68
    Thanked 23 Times in 21 Posts
    Suggest comparing price of parts & labor of lobro overhaul vs a nice 2 piece DS

    Revel in your time
    91 AWD TT
    K&N FIPK, Precats gutted, Test Pipe, Blitz DSBC, Walbro 255, Vacuum reduction, SM3, MMCd, Krank Vents, 3SX Aluminum Crank Pulley, Aluminum 2PC DS, MAFT Pro (AFC mode atm).

    To do list: Need to check electronic timing, install FP hotwire, install PS poly MM, RUACAs, Setrab oil cooler, Dejon Y-pipe, 3.5 GM Mas, FIC 650ccs & 13Ts.

  4. #24
    There will be Blood! verified
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Owner Since
    1997

    Location
    In Sane!
    Posts
    4,677
    Thanks
    1,081
    Thanked 449 Times in 331 Posts
    I was quoted $50 cheaper than an alumi-steel 2 piece, just saying...

    Help them, for they know not that which they do not know!
    CoopKill's Mistress Makeover Thread!
    "Punk, Nutswinging, Small Time, Asshat, Monkey, Jerkoff, Loser that rides on other peoples accomplishments!" . .

  5. #25
    BAD ASS - I've got one Not Verified
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Owner Since
    2/2010

    Location
    L'Anse, MI
    Posts
    2,476
    Thanks
    1,262
    Thanked 594 Times in 488 Posts
    Quote Originally Posted by CoopKill View Post
    I was quoted $50 cheaper than an alumi-steel 2 piece, just saying...
    'Splain, Bill?

  6. #26
    Man vs 3/S verified
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Owner Since
    2003

    Location
    Kingston, WA
    Posts
    1,501
    Thanks
    124
    Thanked 171 Times in 112 Posts
    Probably quoted for repairing the stock one vs a new 2 pc alum.

  7. #27
    There will be Blood! verified
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Owner Since
    1997

    Location
    In Sane!
    Posts
    4,677
    Thanks
    1,081
    Thanked 449 Times in 331 Posts
    Quoted to rebuild the stock one with serviceable u-joints for $50 under the price of the alumi 2 piece.

  8. #28
    BAD ASS - I've got one Not Verified
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Owner Since
    2/2010

    Location
    L'Anse, MI
    Posts
    2,476
    Thanks
    1,262
    Thanked 594 Times in 488 Posts
    I'd love to go light, but I don't have the cash until I get busy dumping some stuff on Ebay, guys.

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
The 3000GT/Stealth/GTO Web History Project
3000gt.com
3000GT / Stealth International WWWboard Archive
Jim's (RED3KGT) Reststop
3000GT/Stealth/GTO Information and Resources
Team 3S
3000GT / Stealth / GTO Information
daveblack.net
3000GT/Stealth/GTO Clubs and Groups
Michigan 3S
MInnesota 3S
Wisconsin 3S
Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas 3S
North California 3000GT/Stealth
United Society of 3S Owners
3000GT/Stealth/GTO Forums
3000GT/Stealth International
3000GT/Stealth/GTO Event Pages
3S National Gathering
East Coast Gathering
Upper Mid-West Gathering
Blue Ridge Gathering