The budget mini-resto: 1991 318is
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Have a build thread for that BRZ somewhere? Awesome photo!
[Edit] Wait, is that your's, or an example of the color combo you have?Comment
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BRZ build thread: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38781Comment
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Yep, thats mine, now owned by the company I work for, Chin Motorsports.
BRZ build thread: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38781Comment
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What a great restoration! I'm on the same path as you, just waiting on time to free up. I have the same exact leak- just not looking forward to removing the bits to free up the oil filter housing.The Red Dragon V.5 1991 318iS / 2013 F800GT
"You gotta fix the nut behind the wheel before you fix the bolts on the car"Comment
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You should! I'll be running our upcoming MSR Houston event in May. We'll also have a COTA date later in the year, around the F1 race. Feel free to shoot me a PM if you've got any questions.Comment
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Oh, and don't forget, 10 nm (7.38 ft/lbs) is the specified torque for the housing bolts! Don't be like me and try to go over 10 ft/lbs... ended up having to buy a new bolt, and luckily the end that snapped off was sticking up so I could get some vice grips on it. I died a little inside when I heard the pop.
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It's super easy. Intake and alternator came off within 20 minutes or so, and oil filter housing is right there. The most time consuming part was cleaning the surface of the housing to get the gasket on. And use the copper gasket sealant/adhesive, makes things 100x easier.
Oh, and don't forget, 10 nm (7.38 ft/lbs) is the specified torque for the housing bolts! Don't be like me and try to go over 10 ft/lbs... ended up having to buy a new bolt, and luckily the end that snapped off was sticking up so I could get some vice grips on it. I died a little inside when I heard the pop.
Hoping to tackle the oil filter housing next week.
What is the copper sealant you used? Pic?The Red Dragon V.5 1991 318iS / 2013 F800GT
"You gotta fix the nut behind the wheel before you fix the bolts on the car"Comment
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I sprayed both sides of the gasket, laid it onto the oil filter housing and wont slide around as you're trying to line up the filter housing onto the block.Comment
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Amazing work so far! Seeing what you've done with the intake manifold/oil filter housing, you've given me some more reason to do the same to mine. I noticed I had the same small puddle of oil in that exact spot, now I know where it's from! Thank you from another new 318is owner!Comment
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Yep, thats mine, now owned by the company I work for, Chin Motorsports.
BRZ build thread: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38781
I was so proud when my instructor this weekend told me my car was very fun to drive. Pales in comparison to having Pobst write an article about it being the best handling car, ever!Comment
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I just finished reading the thread and watching all the videos. Fantastic stuff. I can't get over this:
I was so proud when my instructor this weekend told me my car was very fun to drive. Pales in comparison to having Pobst write an article about it being the best handling car, ever!Comment
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Great write up, looks like you're taking good care of the 318. I also have a BRZ & 318is and have seen the write up by Pobst on your BRZ, pretty cool, keep up the good work!Comment
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