"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
05/13/2017 at 15:43 • Filed to: Tercel project
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"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
05/13/2017 at 15:43 • Filed to: Tercel project | 5
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Nice paint tho
Here’s the current state of the lunchbox.
Unbolt all the things!
The pickle fork worked great for initially separating things, but it looks very much like I need to buy proper tools for removing the ball joint from the control arm, and the tie rod.
I hate you
Speaking of the control arm, this stud was an absolute nightmare to remove. It took forever just to break it after days of basting in penetrating oil and numerous attempts with a cheater bar. Then I had to pry the damn thing and pull on the loosened stud with all my might and patience. Much cursing was done.
I only strongly dislike you
What this revealed is that my sway bar link... uh... where the sway bar connects the control arm... has excessive play. That on top of the ball joint looking rather sad along with the tie rod. However, the current bump in the road (suspension joke!) is the damn bolt above. No give at all after two weeks. On top of that, one of the studs for the sway bar is partially stripped. Feh.
Say no to crack
I also found some cracks in the CV boot. The other side is already torn and leaking grease. So now I will be replacing both.
Feeling less and less likely that I’ll have it ready for camping this summer. But it’s alright. At least I’m trying.
Dake
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/13/2017 at 15:56 |
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You probably have already, but have you tried heat and wax ? Sometimes it works where the usual lubes don’t.
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Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
> Dake
05/13/2017 at 16:04 |
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No, I haven’t tried anything other than WD40, penetrating oil, and cheater bars.
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Dake
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/13/2017 at 16:06 |
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Might be worth a shot - even the heating and cooling cycle alone can be enough to help.
PowderHound
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/13/2017 at 16:15 |
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I just bought the parts to do my passenger front cv boot. Boot, clamps, grease, a pitman arm puller and 32mm 6 point socket for the axle nut. Never done it before so I’ve been on the fence about bringing it in to the shop
negajun
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/13/2017 at 16:25 |
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nvm
smobgirl
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/13/2017 at 17:11 |
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Awww. I hope to pull part of my fence apart and move mine into the back yard where I can work without risking the contempt of my neighbors. (Also, leave things disassembled without risk of them disappearing.) Looks like fun ?
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Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
> smobgirl
05/13/2017 at 17:18 |
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It’s not so bad. Money isn’t everything :D
benjrblant
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/13/2017 at 17:33 |
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I’ve had far better luck with PB Blaster- soak for a few days if needed. It really helps dissolve the rust.
wafflesnfalafel
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/13/2017 at 18:55 |
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I didn’t notice the picture captions at first - cracking up. (The only other technique I’ve had luck with is tapping the two stuck parts with a metal hammer repeatedly, like for 5-10 minutes, after applying the penetrating oil the night before....)
Nick Has an Exocet
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/13/2017 at 20:21 |
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I hear you. I’ll probably be stuck just about where you are shortly with my Miata. I pulled the wheels and started a brake job today and found that basically every bushing and boot (any anything else rubber) will need to be replaced. If the calipers were any indication, the rest is going to be a blast.
I have another burner, try to guess it!
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/13/2017 at 20:47 |
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I don’t want the truth, ONLY OUTRAGE!!!
MM54
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/14/2017 at 16:35 |
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Aerokroil is a wonderful thing. May want to give it a shot, amazon has it if you can’t find it locally. Yes, it’s expensive.
torque
> Dake
05/15/2017 at 13:20 |
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Even heat alone can do wonders