What can I replace/improve?

[lowcashleblanc]

Upon doing some light reading in my spare time it would seem that there are numerous things I can replace using parts from other cars. i.e. Ecu, Maf, throttle body and ect. My question is what are the more important things that need attention first? Now with that said, my goals are a clean DD. No crazy power, No track days (well maybe one or two) but for the most part, this car will be babied.

My first plan of attack for my GVR4 is the trans.

:first fix(s)
-replace trans
-new clutch
-resurface flywheel
-rear main seal
-re seal oil pan
-slave cylinder
-nothing to do with trans (fix ecu capacitors/replace ecu)

Anything else that should be looked at while in that area? What are some recommended things to replace?

 

[G]

Full timing belt and water pump job.

 

[Chi271]

Braided SS clutch line, master to slave... Replace the coolant lines that run from the throttle body to t-stat housing, aswell as the heater core hoses. These are known to leak and crack if not replaced. 271 actually has one of those line leaking now.. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif

 

[lowcashleblanc]

Quoting G:
Full timing belt and water pump job.



Thanks, that is up on the chopping block as well. Most of my initial budget is going towards the trans fix. Trying to divide and conquer.

 

[lowcashleblanc]

Quoting Chi271:
Braided SS clutch line, master to slave... Replace the coolant lines that run from the throttle body to t-stat housing, aswell as the heater core hoses. These are known to leak and crack if not replaced. 271 actually has one of those line leaking now.. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif



Noted, thank you!

There is already a SS line installed but it seems like its way way way to long. I will be looking into finding the correct one if this one is incorrect.

 

[Chi271]

No problem! I've had those hoses go bad way to often on my cars. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[LIV4PSI]

Clutch fork and pivot ball while you're doing to clutch. Don't shim the pivot ball since both it and the fork will be new.

When you re-seal the oil pan, use RTV and not a gasket

 

[prove_it]

Also put in a mix of redline MT-90 and MTF. Great fluid combo. Make sure you use an oem throwout bearing as it will last way longer and holds up better. The upgraded clutch fork isn't required, but it is a good idea. I would also throw some new axle seals on the trans will it's out. Might as well drain and fill the Transfer case as will. Close to stock, use lightweight shockproof, more modded use heavyweight.

Also I'm the kinda person that would replace the trans to engine bolts. They are old, and there are only 4 bolts so they see their fair share of stress.

 

[prove_it]

Oh and don't forget that there is a gasket also that you'll need when doing the rear main seal.

 

Once all of the above are done do a boost leak test before you do any mods. You will
thank me later.

 

[maxash0775]

While on the subject of rear main seal (since I have destroyed 2 of them in the last month trying to install them). If you are a bull in china shop like me and lack proper tools or patience, take seal housing and seal to machine shop and have them press it in so it's done right the first time (unlike I did). Don't forget about metal spacer on the rear main seal housing as I did the first timely. Make sure the hole on the metal ring is on the bottom and the flat side of the metal ring touching the seal so the teeth are facing the block. Hard learned lessons for me.

 

[jnava]

HEY, doing this is a major priority. Check your trans and transfer case. You do not want to get locked up in the middle of a highway or intersection as I've personally experienced. Having an extra t-case is quite normal around here. Pay the little extra for the correct fluids.


Quoting prove_it:
Also put in a mix of redline MT-90 and MTF. Great fluid combo. Make sure you use an oem throwout bearing as it will last way longer and holds up better. The upgraded clutch fork isn't required, but it is a good idea. I would also throw some new axle seals on the trans will it's out. Might as well drain and fill the Transfer case as will. Close to stock, use lightweight shockproof, more modded use heavyweight.

Also I'm the kinda person that would replace the trans to engine bolts. They are old, and there are only 4 bolts so they see their fair share of stress.

 

[prove_it]

Modern Auto performance sells the trans fluid redline cocktail for $45.

 

[lowcashleblanc]

Quoting jnava:
HEY, doing this is a major priority. Check your trans and transfer case. You do not want to get locked up in the middle of a highway or intersection as I've personally experienced. Having an extra t-case is quite normal around here. Pay the little extra for the correct fluids.


Quoting prove_it:
Also put in a mix of redline MT-90 and MTF. Great fluid combo. Make sure you use an oem throwout bearing as it will last way longer and holds up better. The upgraded clutch fork isn't required, but it is a good idea. I would also throw some new axle seals on the trans will it's out. Might as well drain and fill the Transfer case as will. Close to stock, use lightweight shockproof, more modded use heavyweight.

Also I'm the kinda person that would replace the trans to engine bolts. They are old, and there are only 4 bolts so they see their fair share of stress.





Ill be picking up a used trans with around 40k on it from a Importer. Its definitly getting all the proper fludids. Im creating a list from this thread of the priorities.

Thank you all for all the great info, all the small details is exactly what I need.

 

[prove_it]

Oh and forget some simple green so you can clean up the front end and make it pretty. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[lowcashleblanc]

lol, lots of cleaning to come!

 

[prove_it]

Simple green and a pressure washer work perfect. I like simple green cause it works and a bottle at menards is around 2 bucks. If you really want drop the three front cross members, that will really open it up for cleaning. Follow it up with some POR-15 if you want to bomb proof the parts.

 

[lowcashleblanc]

looks like Ill be renting a pressure washer. Thnaks for all the tips, much appreciated. I have heard good things about POR-15, I haven't actually gotten my hands on it yet though.

 

[VR_IV_MR]

not in the area but throttle body rebuild esp if idle issues

 

[lowcashleblanc]

Should I rebuild or replace with a oem bolt on from another car? ex. 2g TB or the like. Are there other supporting mods I need to do as well to go this route. i.e. tuning..