What did you do to your ride today?

[g00s3y]

Made sure my injector seals never leak again...

[MD1032]

Originally Posted by g00s3y Made sure my injector seals never leak again...

How much were your stock ones leaking? Any symptoms?

I've never had any symptoms of leaky seals but several people have told me that with 90k on the odometer and a BNR, they are probably just leaking without showing any symptoms.

[csmaan12]

Originally Posted by MD1032 How much were your stock ones leaking? Any symptoms? I've never had any symptoms of leaky seals but several people have told me that with 90k on the odometer and a BNR, they are probably just leaking without showing any symptoms.

Symptom is misfire. After I changed the seals and one injector, misfire gone. I used to get a P0303 or a P0300 on a daily basis until the car warmed up. Hasn't happened since.

[MD1032]

Originally Posted by csmaan12 Symptom is misfire. After I changed the seals and one injector, misfire gone. I used to get a P0303 or a P0300 on a daily basis until the car warmed up. Hasn't happened since.

I get that same thing with cylinder 1, only happens on cold days when it's below 40 outside, misfires until the car warms up. But I'm pretty sure it's the injector in my case because I have normal compression (190 psi) on that cylinder.

[csmaan12]

Originally Posted by MD1032 I get that same thing with cylinder 1, only happens on cold days when it's below 40 outside, misfires until the car warms up. But I'm pretty sure it's the injector in my case because I have normal compression (190 psi) on that cylinder.

Most likely the case yes, I have good compression as well across all four, and the reason I did seals was since I was replacing the injector and I was in there anyway I might as well. You seem to have the exact symptoms I was having.

I suppose you'd have a P0300 more frequent if the seals were bad but, why not get them done while you're in there. When you see the old seals you'll have nightmares. Mine looked like charred donuts that disintegrated when I tried to get them off the injectors.

[g00s3y]

Originally Posted by MD1032 How much were your stock ones leaking? Any symptoms? I've never had any symptoms of leaky seals but several people have told me that with 90k on the odometer and a BNR, they are probably just leaking without showing any symptoms.

I got on it about a month ago, pop, big puff of black smoke from the back, limp mode, cel for misfire cyl3. Knew it wasn't the piston/rings/block as I was able to drive it home, and it idled fine.

Took it apart, found this.

[MD1032]

Dang...I was gonna switch back to E85 soon and finally finish my E33 tune, but now I'm thinking I should hold off until I can replace my seals. They are the originals and I'm at 90k miles, so even by K04 standards I'm on borrowed time. I just haven't bothered because like I said once the car warms up, or even if it's reasonable warm out (>50°F), it runs like a top and I assumed it was just the injector.

[csmaan12]

Originally Posted by MD1032 Dang...I was gonna switch back to E85 soon and finally finish my E33 tune, but now I'm thinking I should hold off until I can replace my seals. They are the originals and I'm at 90k miles, so even by K04 standards I'm on borrowed time. I just haven't bothered because like I said once the car warms up, or even if it's reasonable warm out (>50°F), it runs like a top and I assumed it was just the injector.

I think you still can run E. My car was the exact same, and misfired like a bitch on 20F days. Rarely threw a CEL but it did show DTC with no CEL more often than not on cold starts. I still wouldn't want it to get worse and misfire while going WOT.

What you can do to band aid the misfire is throw in a bottle of Redline SI-1 on your next fill up at the gas station. That held me over once every 2 weeks until I ordered my seals + injector. I'm not sure how but it reduced the number of misfires to at least not be throwing DTC codes. Lasted for 2 fill ups and then I had to do it again.

[g00s3y]

Apparently fastenal isn't open on weekends, so my car stays unable to be driven for another week...

So that gives me time to be an even bigger ricer then I already am...

[macdiesel]

I vacuumed the dog fur out of my car and installed a cork sport axle back.


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[ranviper]

Today I did the typical "I'm too poor right now for an exhaust" resonator delete.

lol.

Actually surprised how good it sounds.

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[666barry]

I did another compression test.
Did one 2 days ago with a harbor freight tester... 135psi on all 4.
Tested on my moms Corolla, same shit
Exchanged it today and tried again.

145psi across all 4 again. Returning it and using a friends name brand known good tester.


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[MD1032]

I have an HF tester but it's a nicer one that they don't make anymore for some reason. Sucks because I know their cheap model is known to leak.

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[666barry]

Yeah the one I bought is the cheapest. Should've know but now I do. The amount of tubing on this kit seems a bit crazy as well.
Might get out and change my rear reflectors and license plate lights finally.
Wish I could do a resonator delete today lol


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[RazoE]

90% done with my spare passenger highlight project.

Of course now I need a driver's side headlight to work on.















Wiring is easy, just gotta aim them, which will be the hard part.

[StevenPThomas]

That'll be cool to see the difference.


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I did my bezels in red and re adjusted my horns so they wouldn't touch the front bumper.


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[Vansquish]

Originally Posted by RazoE 90% done with my spare passenger highlight project. Of course now I need a driver's side headlight to work on. Wiring is easy, just gotta aim them, which will be the hard part.

Looking forward to seeing how these work out!

[ToyCop]

Originally Posted by StevenPThomas That'll be cool to see the difference. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I did my bezels in red and re adjusted my horns so they wouldn't touch the front bumper. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Did you use matching paint behind your front emblem or is it a different shade. Been wanting to paint mine, but I'm worried I might screw up the 2 step VRM.

[iguardflorida]

I'm sitting in ft. leonardwood on orders, watching ups tracker update with a newly delivered turbo charger to my apartment back home. I think this is basically what McCain was going through mentally during his time as a pow.

edit: There is nothing to do in Missouri. It is in the middle of cow fuck nowhere. I've spent all weekend in between my anti terrorism classes (not as cool as it sounds) lurking this god forsaken forum and jerking off.

[ToyCop]

Originally Posted by iguardflorida I'm sitting in ft. leonardwood on orders, watching ups tracker update with a newly delivered turbo charger to my apartment back home. I think this is basically what McCain was going through mentally during his time as a pow. edit: There is nothing to do in Missouri. It is in the middle of cow fuck nowhere. I've spent all weekend in between my anti terrorism classes (not as cool as it sounds) lurking this god forsaken forum and jerking off.

It's not called fort lost in the woods for nothing. Be safe.

[iguardflorida]

Originally Posted by ToyCop It's not called fort lost in the woods for nothing. Be safe.

You ain't kidding. Not as bad as ft. Sill from what I've heard, but still the least populated place I've been to in quite sometime. Any Military Police on here we know of?

I'm so bored I'm actually posting...Normally I come here just to get information or purchase a part and run away like the little ass bandit I am.

[StevenPThomas]

Originally Posted by ToyCop Did you use matching paint behind your front emblem or is it a different shade. Been wanting to paint mine, but I'm worried I might screw up the 2 step VRM.

I used this it's very very close to the same color just not the same metallics as color match but for small spots that aren't directly next to the red of the car it's nearly impossible to tell. Did the same on the eyelids and fog bezels.

[666barry]

Finally replaced my license plate light things and installed my LED reflector things.

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[StevenPThomas]

I'm going to get some of those reflectors soon.


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[ToyCop]

Originally Posted by iguardflorida You ain't kidding. Not as bad as ft. Sill from what I've heard, but still the least populated place I've been to in quite sometime. Any Military Police on here we know of? I'm so bored I'm actually posting...Normally I come here just to get information or purchase a part and run away like the little ass bandit I am.

I was a MP, but went through OSUT at Ft. McClellan.

[MS3Shadow]

Originally Posted by 666barry Finally replaced my license plate light things and installed my LED reflector things. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

How long did the reflectors take?

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[666barry]

Maybe an hour with bumper removal and installation.


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[StevenPThomas]

Did you use a guide to get the bumper off?


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[iguardflorida]

Originally Posted by ToyCop I was a MP, but went through OSUT at Ft. McClellan.

cool, thanks for your service. I'm quartermaster and this just happened to be where they were hosting the anti terrorism officer course. My unit needed and ATO so I volunteered. it's interesting stuff but not as cool as kicking in the doors and shooting babies in the face (that's called COUNTERterrorism...ANTIterrorism is more about serpentine ECPs, gate patrols, preventative measures, etc.)

Still miss being infantry though.

[csmaan12]

About to go pick up my UR catback from UPS....and will probably end up installing it before I go to work because I can't wait until tomorrow.

[PurplFox]

I installed my under-tray (for the first time since owning car) And finally sent freak the proper logs.

Down south, Under-tray a MUST. holy crap the difference in coolant temps, and IAT/BAT.

[AwAfrican]

Originally Posted by PurplFox I installed my under-tray (for the first time since owning car) And finally sent freak the proper logs. Down south, Under-tray a MUST. holy crap the difference in coolant temps, and IAT/BAT.

Better temps? Which under tray

[PurplFox]

A stock one off Rock auto.

Not having one was killing me with the fmic

[AwAfrican]

Originally Posted by PurplFox A stock one off Rock auto. Not having one was killing me with the fmic

Ahh nice

[PurplFox]

$30 and 10 minutes of my time. Houston area traffic kills.

[csmaan12]

UR Catback installed....surprisingly a lot easier than expected, and it came in like 10 separate pieces which made install even better. Now to anxiously wait until they ship out my titanium tips!

Videos attached, sorry for potato quality, but sounds should still be good.

[666barry]

@StevenPThomas; just took off the tails and wheels and looked around.
IIRC there are 3 screws and one nut to be removed in each wheel well. Two 10mm bolts on the underside of the bumper below the plate. 1 nylon plug thing and 1 screw under each light and one more screw on either side of the bumper under caps


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[StevenPThomas]

Originally Posted by 666barry @StevenPThomas; just took off the tails and wheels and looked around. IIRC there are 3 screws and one nut to be removed in each wheel well. Two 10mm bolts on the underside of the bumper below the plate. 1 nylon plug thing and 1 screw under each light and one more screw on either side of the bumper under caps Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ok ok. The ones I missed were the ones under the lights. Thanks.

[ranviper]

Previous owner painted them emblems black, but they were in rough shape. Touched them up with some dip. I'd like to get some new ones though. Did the fog light bezels as well. Yes I know, the car is filthy.

[Gribbs1469]

Finally fixed my fog light issue, they work again!

Trying to get the oil return line fixed, what a PITA it is to get to!!