2fpower
SILVER Star
Well, about time that I start a thread for the next daily driver since FOO lost it's top. This one has become as Boost around our house. Got the name because it is Supercharged.
I had been looking for another 96-97 LX or LC with lockers, and was really looking for something with a supercharger on it. I found this 40th on ebay, and contacted the seller who was very open about the service history and the issues it had. The problem was that the front pulley seal failed and let the oil out that then caused some major engine issues. Loud knock was what I was told.
So, I have a 167k mile beast. 40th interior leather. New 185 tires and new lift. Interior was pretty good condition. We all say no rust, but this one is really clean -- maybe cleanest one I have seen.
The po also noted that when the supercharger was rebuild about 10k miles ago, it had a small oil leak at the nose of the charger. When tearing down, I found no oil lines going to the SC, so if that is true, I have more issues. Is there a way to check oil level in SC? I am thinking (after consult with Friend, Colin) that the front pulley seal was leaking and the fan blew the oil all over, including the pulley of the SC.
Well, I got it early in the year, but had no time to work on it until this weekend. Pulled the engine with tranny/transfer out. Flipped it over and the mains look fine, but the rod bearings look toasted and there is scarring on the crank. I am thinking that it needs to be gone through totally. Open to hear your comments. I will post up pics of the wear we found.
I had picked up an extra engine knowing that I might need it, so after finding the wear, I pulled the head off the new engine and sent it off to get refreshed. Will pull pan and reseal and since I did not get the chain secured very good, will pull front off the engine and clean up all the parts and check the chain.
Question, can I powdercoat all the aluminum parts? (keeping the mating surfaces clean of course)
I had been looking for another 96-97 LX or LC with lockers, and was really looking for something with a supercharger on it. I found this 40th on ebay, and contacted the seller who was very open about the service history and the issues it had. The problem was that the front pulley seal failed and let the oil out that then caused some major engine issues. Loud knock was what I was told.
So, I have a 167k mile beast. 40th interior leather. New 185 tires and new lift. Interior was pretty good condition. We all say no rust, but this one is really clean -- maybe cleanest one I have seen.
The po also noted that when the supercharger was rebuild about 10k miles ago, it had a small oil leak at the nose of the charger. When tearing down, I found no oil lines going to the SC, so if that is true, I have more issues. Is there a way to check oil level in SC? I am thinking (after consult with Friend, Colin) that the front pulley seal was leaking and the fan blew the oil all over, including the pulley of the SC.
Well, I got it early in the year, but had no time to work on it until this weekend. Pulled the engine with tranny/transfer out. Flipped it over and the mains look fine, but the rod bearings look toasted and there is scarring on the crank. I am thinking that it needs to be gone through totally. Open to hear your comments. I will post up pics of the wear we found.
I had picked up an extra engine knowing that I might need it, so after finding the wear, I pulled the head off the new engine and sent it off to get refreshed. Will pull pan and reseal and since I did not get the chain secured very good, will pull front off the engine and clean up all the parts and check the chain.
Question, can I powdercoat all the aluminum parts? (keeping the mating surfaces clean of course)