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Post by Luke Anker on May 21, 2015 18:01:51 GMT
Hey gwnwar,
Sorry I havent responded to your shipping inquiry for the parts we talked about, i've been quite busy and have had zero time to even go in my garage for the past few weeks. I will have some time this weekend maybe to pull those parts out and off to the side to ship to you.
Cheers,
Luke
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Post by Luke Anker on Jun 5, 2015 19:32:42 GMT
Happy Friday all : ) Haven't been able to work on the Exocet too much lately as I was mega busy and also messed up my leg; all better now. Yey! The build has now at the point where I turned to HF and bought a sweet new shop hoist and load balencer. I've pulled the engine and put it on the engine stand for me to get together with my pops and rebuild that bad boy with the FM rebuild kit. We are also going to hone and rering the engine, and replace the clutch and flywhile while it's out. yummm FM Happymeal! While the engine is off the front subframe im also going to refurbish all metal like i did in the rear with a good 3 step POR-15 process so it looks brand new. Im debating if I want to get into replacing the bushings while it's all apart but dont know if i need to the bushings seem fine as this was a california car. Cheers! Luke        |
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Post by rauf on Jun 6, 2015 17:01:18 GMT
Replace the bushing while it is easy, I didn't and now have to do anyway as it turned out that rubber wears with time too, even on californian cars.
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Post by Luke Anker on Jun 15, 2015 0:16:24 GMT
Thanks rauf  I the problem im having though is that I dont have the right tools to press them out and back in. I might try to have a machine shop do it for me, couldnt cost very much. |
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Post by Luke Anker on Jun 15, 2015 0:38:44 GMT
Okay it's time for an engine refresh! Here is my current plan/schedule for the rebuild.
Engine Rebuild Plan:
1. Tear down engine- CHECK!
2. Drop off block and crank to machine shop
Work for machine shop:
Block
-Boil
-Magnaflux?
-Measure bore check if it is standard
-Hone
-Install freeze plugs
Flywheel
-resurface flywheel
Crank
-Measure to check if standard
-Polish
3. Get measurements from machine shop to order correct bearing size for flyin' miata' rebuild kit.
4. Receive rebuild kit
5. Bring Head and parts from rebuild kit to machine shop for rebuild
Work for machine shop:
Head
-Valve Job on the head
-Magnaflux on the head?
-Valve Seals
-Head Bolts-reuse old ones?
6. Assemble bottom end of the engine while I wait for the head to be rebuilt.
7. Receive rebuild head
8. Purchase Additional parts for replacement.
Parts outsourced:
-Oil Pump
-Water Pump
-Preformed hoses
-Clutch Pressure plate
-Throw out bearing
-Pilot bearing
9. Bolt on head and finish additional assembly
10. Enjoy a well deserved celebratory beer.
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Post by Luke Anker on Jun 15, 2015 1:24:47 GMT
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Post by einy on Jun 15, 2015 12:03:20 GMT
Be REALLY careful if you plan on removing your injectors with the securing tabs on the wire to each injector. Might have been heat cycles or just the ravages of time, but on mine, three of the four tabs broke off, so I had to replace all of the connectors. If you run into this, and feel like splicing on new connectors, Miata Mike (google him) has replacement ends for a pretty fair price.
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Post by Luke Anker on Jun 15, 2015 15:40:50 GMT
Thanks for the heads up ill be sure to put on my surgical coat just for some extra precaution. |
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Post by jon on Jun 15, 2015 16:31:04 GMT
Be REALLY careful if you plan on removing your injectors with the securing tabs on the wire to each injector. Might have been heat cycles or just the ravages of time, but on mine, three of the four tabs broke off, so I had to replace all of the connectors. If you run into this, and feel like splicing on new connectors, Miata Mike (google him) has replacement ends for a pretty fair price. This happened to me too a few years ago. I ended up putting zip ties around the connector to hold it down. Ghetto, but it has held up for 5 years. |
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Post by einy on Jun 15, 2015 18:36:43 GMT
In this case, since I sent the injectors out to be cleaned anyway, I thought it worth the effort to have connectors refurbished also. Just hope I got all four of the replacement connector's polarity correct (if it makes any difference) !!
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Post by colin on Jun 15, 2015 20:59:54 GMT
Looks like you're making great progress! I just got the body separated and the engine up on a stand this weekend. I ordered a re-build kit ('97) from FM and they said the main bearings are backordered 2-3 months unless I want to line bore the engine and get the oversized ones. Who are you going to for the machine shop work?
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Post by Luke Anker on Jun 16, 2015 18:51:13 GMT
Hey Colin,
Yikes I haven't ordered my rebuild kit yet, im waiting to hear back from the machine shop that is mic'ing it ensure that everything is still considered Standard. Bummer that the main bearings are that far back of backorder, can we get them anywhere else?! nuts... My machine shop is Clarks automotive and machine shop in Cupertino. Decent prices and my pop's had work done there before. Wow congrats on getting the body separated and engine up! That's a HUGE step and a pain in the ass one to boot. haha. Want to have a meet up soon? We should get a few of us finished and unfinished to meet for an exocet cars and coffee soon in the bay area. Talk build process and whatever.
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Post by Luke Anker on Jul 13, 2015 17:46:41 GMT
Status of Progress + Upcoming posts in order of my “To-Do” List
Hello All!
First of all sorry for not posting recently, I’ve been busy at work and havent had time to make it out to the machine shop to pick up my parts and get back on the progress train.
Status of Progress:
Picking up the parts from the machine shop today 7/13/2015
-Frame update: Spoke to Exomotive and they have had a few week set back on frame builds due to their metal supply being late. They estimated my frame is 8 weeks out still, so I have plenty of time to finish what I need to do on my end.
Upcoming posts in order of my “To-Do” list:
1.Bottom end reassembly + paint
2. Drop head off at machine shop for valve job, clean and pressure test.
3. Top end reassembly + paint
4. De Power steering rack
5. Receive frame from Exomotive **(Hoping for August delivery)**+ Start SB100 Reg Process
6. Paint frame
-Bottom of frame: Rust-Oleum® Professional Rubber Undercoating,
-Primer: Rust-Oleum® Clean Metal Primer (Rust preventative)
-Top Coat: Rust-Oleum® Automotive Enamel Spray *UV resistant paint* (Gloss, Yellow)
7.Possible balljoints replacement, might just need new rubber boots though.
8. Possible rubber bushing replacement, not sure if I want to do that as they look to be in good condition.
9. Remount engine to subframe
10. Clutch replacement + mount engine and transmission
11. Brake line plumbing
12. Fuel line plumbing
13. Mount Exocet frame
14. Mount pedal assembly
15. Finish brake line plumbing + prime with fluids + test brake lines + install proportioning valve + e brake
16. Mount steering column
17. Install fuel tank + Finish fuel line plumbing
18. Mount new radiator + plumbing for cooling system
19. Wiring loom reinstallation
20. Test Start! Fingers crossed!!!
21. Seat installation
22. Create temporary light bracket for rear untili body panel arrive
23. Finalize lighting+ emissions capping for SB100 inspection at Highway Patrol Station
24. Drive around my “naked” Exocet and enjoy the fruits of my labor until the body panels show up
25. Body panels installation + fuel cap installation + rear lighting assembly
26. Stand back and look at the glorious outcome.
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Post by Luke Anker on Sept 21, 2015 17:06:12 GMT
UPDATE
I know it's been awhile but i've been in crazy work mode and waiting for my frame mode. I found out today that they start welding my frame today and im looking forward to getting the completion of frame email from exomotive/flyin miata.
CANT WAITTTTTT UGH IT FEELS LIKE CHRISTMAS MORNING!!!
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Post by boileralum on Sept 21, 2015 20:24:05 GMT
Congrats!
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I the problem im having though is that I dont have the right tools to press them out and back in. I might try to have a machine shop do it for me, couldnt cost very much. 
