V2203 RX7 - Fate
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Well, this was always going to be a long term project, but it looks like it was just pushed back a bit more. It sounds like there's a tin can full of ball bearings in the bellhousing of my Wrangler. I'm going to start on pulling the engine tonight to figure out if it's just the throwout bearing or something more serious.
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I was going to wait until I had tested the results before posting what I'm doing, but I figure what the hell. This is kind of a hijack (of my own topic), but it is related in a way, because most of these are things that I need to test out for the RX7 build.
My Jeep's problem turned out to be an exhaust bracket hooked to the bellhousing that tore out of the pipe. I had all of the ancillaries removed by the time I discovered that, so I'm taking the time to do some major updates that I have been wanting to do for a while.
So far this is what I'm doing:
It will be another week or so before it's back on the road, then I'll probably take it down again at some point to have the exhaust ceramic coated after I'm sure that it works the way I want.
Some custom work was required for the water neck using a Volvo charge tube (a lot of Volvo parts on this) to extend the neck around the intercooler. I'm really happy with how that and the exhaust turned out.
Intercooler in final position, but just hanging from the couplings. I still need to build a support bracket.
The biggest heat exchanger that I could find/fit. Some trimming was required.
Positioning the power steering pump in it's new home.
My Jeep's problem turned out to be an exhaust bracket hooked to the bellhousing that tore out of the pipe. I had all of the ancillaries removed by the time I discovered that, so I'm taking the time to do some major updates that I have been wanting to do for a while.
So far this is what I'm doing:
- Switching from 2.25" exhaust that crosses under the oil pan to 3" that goes straight back next to the transfer case
- Changing from a Saginaw power steering pump to an electric unit from a Volvo
- Changing to a water to air intercooler
- Moving the alternator from the passenger side to the stock engine bracket on the drivers side
- Replacing the crappy junkyard dipstick with a Kubota dipstick
- Installing a fluid damper
- Replacing the turbo oil return barb in the oil pan with a threaded bung
- Replace angled Astro Van master cylinder with flat mounted one
It will be another week or so before it's back on the road, then I'll probably take it down again at some point to have the exhaust ceramic coated after I'm sure that it works the way I want.
Some custom work was required for the water neck using a Volvo charge tube (a lot of Volvo parts on this) to extend the neck around the intercooler. I'm really happy with how that and the exhaust turned out.
Intercooler in final position, but just hanging from the couplings. I still need to build a support bracket.
The biggest heat exchanger that I could find/fit. Some trimming was required.
Positioning the power steering pump in it's new home.
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nice . I am very very interested to know how the Volvo electric power steering works. How much $ did it set you back. There was a Volvo in my local upull it yard. I would really like to use E-power steering as well. I had only known about the Chevy Malibu and the Toyota MR-2 units. I don't think either of those would have worked
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I think it was $145 shipped from a wrecker. The MR2 units are commanding a real premium since they're so well known. There are quite a few cars with them out there now, but the trick is to find the ones that don't require the CAN bus. The Volvo unit uses the CAN to vary with speed, etc. Without it the pump just runs at a set speed and freewheels when there is no demand. It pulls around 3 amps at startup, and peaks somewhere around 70 at full lock, but that's generally momentary. I think it's regulated to 1500PSI IIRC. I've heard it works great with a steering box and hydroboost, so I've got my fingers crossed...
I'm pretty sure the Malibu is a straight electric power steering.
I'm pretty sure the Malibu is a straight electric power steering.
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yeah the Malibu would not work. $145 sounds good. 70 amps sounds bad. My little NPR alt vac pump I think is 70 amps wide open.
I don't need to put the cart before the horse. I need to get 2nd gen engine mounts and Oil pan sorted
on a side note. how do you get the pictures to show up big like that, all my pics I am using the manage attachments section?
I don't need to put the cart before the horse. I need to get 2nd gen engine mounts and Oil pan sorted
on a side note. how do you get the pictures to show up big like that, all my pics I am using the manage attachments section?