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0 2022/01/09 14:09:37
Here it is, hand tightened, as promised.
Here it is, hand tightened, as promised.
0 2022/01/09 14:08:40
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0 2022/01/09 14:03:35
Now you can lift straight up and free your door panel, but bear in mind that the door handle is still running through it. I'll show you in the next pic how I oriented the handle to get it through the panel without scratching anything.
Now you can lift straight up and free your door panel, but bear in mind that the door handle is still running through it. I'll show you in the next pic how I oriented the handle to get it through the panel without scratching anything.
0 2022/01/09 14:01:02
Spot #6, the final clip!
Spot #6, the final clip!
0 2022/01/09 13:59:57
Spot #5 rear lower
Spot #5 rear lower
0 2022/01/09 13:58:36
Spot #4 front upper
Spot #4 front upper
0 2022/01/09 13:57:46
Spot #3, front middle
Spot #3, front middle
0 2022/01/09 13:56:43
Spot #2 Just above the speaker
Spot #2 Just above the speaker
0 2022/01/09 13:56:06
Now we start AT THE BOTTOM popping out door panel clips. If you're following along with print-outs from the manual (as you should be!) you'll notice that I'm not using the pry tool where the manual said the clip was. I'll follow with more similar images of where I pried that actually removed the clips. *** None of them broke despite the fact that my tool never caught the actual clips while prying. They just popped right out when I pried in this and the following spots
Now we start AT THE BOTTOM popping out door panel clips. If you're following along with print-outs from the manual (as you should be!) you'll notice that I'm not using the pry tool where the manual said the clip was. I'll follow with more similar images of where I pried that actually removed the clips. *** None of them broke despite the fact that my tool never caught the actual clips while prying. They just popped right out when I pried in this and the following spots
0 2022/01/09 13:50:47
The handle comes out and just hangs. No need to detatch the cables that operate the door latch.
The handle comes out and just hangs. No need to detatch the cables that operate the door latch.
0 2022/01/09 13:49:07
This image shows the clips holding in the door handle as well as the slots they fit into. Mind you, I had to remove the panel in order to take this image. We're not there yet, I just wanted yuh to see!
This image shows the clips holding in the door handle as well as the slots they fit into. Mind you, I had to remove the panel in order to take this image. We're not there yet, I just wanted yuh to see!
0 2022/01/09 13:46:11
Here's a pic of the front clip that holds in the arm rest fascia panel. Remember, start from the back and work your way up to this guy.
Here's a pic of the front clip that holds in the arm rest fascia panel. Remember, start from the back and work your way up to this guy.
0 2022/01/09 13:43:13
Now we come back to the door handle whose screw we already removed. Slide it to the right (toward the car) and pull it out towards you. It'll come out easily. I'll attach an image of the clips that hold it in place so that you can understand what's holding it in and how not to break it.
Now we come back to the door handle whose screw we already removed. Slide it to the right (toward the car) and pull it out towards you. It'll come out easily. I'll attach an image of the clips that hold it in place so that you can understand what's holding it in and how not to break it.
0 2022/01/09 13:38:29
Disconnect this connector going to the power lock and window controls. Suppress the plastic tab located where my finger is and pull it out (Don't break anything!) *** The connector will come unclipped and be able to be backed out a little. Mine did not come out all the way due to lack of slack in the harness, and that's fine. We'll address it soon enough, just make sure it's unclipped and backed out enough so that it doesn't re-seat ***
Disconnect this connector going to the power lock and window controls. Suppress the plastic tab located where my finger is and pull it out (Don't break anything!) *** The connector will come unclipped and be able to be backed out a little. Mine did not come out all the way due to lack of slack in the harness, and that's fine. We'll address it soon enough, just make sure it's unclipped and backed out enough so that it doesn't re-seat ***
0 2022/01/09 13:31:03
With the fascia removed we can now begin removal of the door panel, but hey, follow the steps!!
With the fascia removed we can now begin removal of the door panel, but hey, follow the steps!!
0 2022/01/09 13:27:37
Here's a shot with the panel removed showing 2 of the 3 clips. The third I'll show in the next pic. Note position of the screwdriver I'm using. The clips are pushed up just as shown while pulling the left side of the fascia toward you
Here's a shot with the panel removed showing 2 of the 3 clips. The third I'll show in the next pic. Note position of the screwdriver I'm using. The clips are pushed up just as shown while pulling the left side of the fascia toward you
0 2022/01/09 13:15:19
Step two is removing this fascia panel from the arm rest. There's 3 clips on it that get pushed in one at a time with a flat head screwdriver while you simultaneously grasp (as shown above) the left side of the fascia and pull it towards you. Start with the rearmost clip, push it up, hold, and with your left hand pull the fascia gently toward you
Step two is removing this fascia panel from the arm rest. There's 3 clips on it that get pushed in one at a time with a flat head screwdriver while you simultaneously grasp (as shown above) the left side of the fascia and pull it towards you. Start with the rearmost clip, push it up, hold, and with your left hand pull the fascia gently toward you
0 2022/01/09 13:10:11
Step one! Remove screw from door handle. Using my trusty PB Swiss #2 phillips driver (PB, send me free stuff)
Step one! Remove screw from door handle. Using my trusty PB Swiss #2 phillips driver (PB, send me free stuff)
0 2022/01/09 13:06:36
0 2022/01/09 13:06:11
Driver's door interior panel!
Driver's door interior panel!
0 2022/01/09 13:05:34
The sectional dividers were welded to the internal pipes and crammed into place. No welds connecting them to the body of the muffler. I'm not certain if that's necessary for this method of construction, but regardless I see it as potential for vibration/noise
The sectional dividers were welded to the internal pipes and crammed into place. No welds connecting them to the body of the muffler. I'm not certain if that's necessary for this method of construction, but regardless I see it as potential for vibration/noise
0 2021/12/31 12:13:01
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0 2021/12/31 12:10:09
Cylinder again showing SOME old crosshatching
Cylinder again showing SOME old crosshatching
0 2021/12/29 16:49:36
Cylinder!
Cylinder!
0 2021/12/29 16:47:41
Here's a pic of the rod with focus on wear where it rides the crankshaft. It has light drag left and right play while assembled, no up n down.. I'd love to figure a way to make it fit better or replace it. Will be reading, forgive my ignorance!
Here's a pic of the rod with focus on wear where it rides the crankshaft. It has light drag left and right play while assembled, no up n down.. I'd love to figure a way to make it fit better or replace it. Will be reading, forgive my ignorance!
0 2021/12/29 16:41:10
Here's the crank again with one piston removed. had to hammer out the little tabs on the bolts that joined the piston rod around it. Etched the bolts first for later tightening :}
Here's the crank again with one piston removed. had to hammer out the little tabs on the bolts that joined the piston rod around it. Etched the bolts first for later tightening :}
0 2021/12/29 16:37:02
And here's the crank! Note the little threaded studs sticking down. My best guess is that they churn up oil to get it onto stuff, cuz I don't think oil quite reaches the crank when filled appropriately.
And here's the crank! Note the little threaded studs sticking down. My best guess is that they churn up oil to get it onto stuff, cuz I don't think oil quite reaches the crank when filled appropriately.
0 2021/12/29 16:35:04
Here's the oil pan!
Here's the oil pan!
0 2021/12/29 16:34:05
Here we see the block and pistons! Strikingly simple and likely pretty underwhelming to others. I've replaced a cylinder head before on a car, but never pulled a piston. This seemed like a good opportunity to demystify stuff!
Here we see the block and pistons! Strikingly simple and likely pretty underwhelming to others. I've replaced a cylinder head before on a car, but never pulled a piston. This seemed like a good opportunity to demystify stuff!
0 2021/12/29 16:21:56
Here's the underside of what is essentially the cylinder head. The left reed seemed pretty flat against the head. I intend to find out all I can on setting this back up as intended, but at present it's a mystery.
Here's the underside of what is essentially the cylinder head. The left reed seemed pretty flat against the head. I intend to find out all I can on setting this back up as intended, but at present it's a mystery.
0 2021/12/29 16:06:55
I took off what I only know to refer to as a valve cover and was greeted by this! It's got reeds in it! I'm not exactly sure of operational theory here, so if anyone knows I'd love to learn.
I took off what I only know to refer to as a valve cover and was greeted by this! It's got reeds in it! I'm not exactly sure of operational theory here, so if anyone knows I'd love to learn.
0 2021/12/29 16:02:00
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0 2021/12/29 14:57:01
Like this one!
Like this one!
0 2021/12/12 05:22:12