Work Log: Rebirth of the Vert (Red Oktober)

[e30325ic]

That cable also controls the shift points. If its not hooked up it wont shift right at all.

[oekundar]

that cable is the kick down cable..when you press the accelerator all the way down till you feel that click, that the cable throwing the transmission into a lower gear. never really worked for me... Horrible ass tranmissions. zf ftl....

That cable also controls the shift points. If its not hooked up it wont shift right at all.

Aye...thanks for the input...won't be needing that any more... :D

[vtman05]

What a great build and having the 5 speed in the vert is a blast. Keep up the inspiring build. The corrosion people in the north have to deal with is amazing.

[mojorising]

Great info for when I get really into my build. Lucky me I already have a manual! Keep up the good work!

[oekundar]

What a great build and having the 5 speed in the vert is a blast. Keep up the inspiring build. The corrosion people in the north have to deal with is amazing.

Great info for when I get really into my build. Lucky me I already have a manual! Keep up the good work!

Thanks for the kind words...its been a heck of a learning experience, but I hope to git 'er done within 2 weeks...

[red325i]

Great thread...impressive work...keep it coming!

[oekundar]

Great thread...impressive work...keep it coming!

Thanks!

Update...degreased and powerwashed the engine bay

Befores:







Afters:









It looks much better, I hope to have the motor/tranny back in within a week...need to order a couple more things that I forgot...

[oekundar]

Oh...what's this?



Missing headlights...well not missing getting ready for the refresh and smoking..





Thanks Turk...I got my crosshairs yesterday!

[oekundar]

Got the torque converter off and cleaned the rear of the block...installed a new rear main seal/gasket, and cleaned up the stock manifolds.







also started working on the smoked/crosshair hellas...



trim rings:

[tabasco]

Awesome Progress! Looks like you are having fun!

jason

[oekundar]

Awesome Progress! Looks like you are having fun!

jason

Jason,

I am actually enjoying the process, its been a heck of a learning experience and nothing like doing it right, only thing more I could do is tear down the engine...but not this time. :)

[oekundar]

update...getting the motor back together

Flywheel mounted, clutch & pressure plate will go on tonight


Intake Manifold stripped and undergoing polishing... (this is going to take some time)


Lights going back together:




More to come...I'd like to put the motor back in this weekend...so we'll see!

[Trptguy]

Wow!!! Awesome, I just read the whole thread. Very nice job. I just purchased a '87 vert and am going to need to do some work on her. This is very inspiring!!!

[oekundar]

Wow!!! Awesome, I just read the whole thread. Very nice job. I just purchased a '87 vert and am going to need to do some work on her. This is very inspiring!!!

Best of luck with it...and take your time, it can be frustrating, as I wish I was already driving and enjoying mine but time and life get in the way.. :)

[oekundar]

Well as the world turns so do wrenches and other tools, and here is what has come of all the turning:







Engine/Tranny are unified once again, but this time manual and ALL new seals! :), oh and a fresh coat of paint.