Broken bolts and rounded nuts are probably the most common issues with working on a car over 20 years old. In fact, I’d say it’s one of the most common issues for any kind of mechanical work. Now that I’m finishing up the tear down
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Task: Removing the carrier bearing hangers from the donor shell Tools Needed: Drill Breaker bar Sockets Pry bar Large drill bit or spotweld cutter (and optional refill cutters) Small drill bit or punch The carrier bearings are the hangers that mount the driveshaft to the bottom
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If you’ve been following us on instagram (VertTuner), you know I’ve spent the summer working on two projects. The first was replacing the headgasket on a 99 Subaru Outback Legacy. The aim of the first project is to make it a daily driver while
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One of the most critical components of your cooling system, and one of the most likely to fail, is your thermostat. The thermostat is a basically a temperature controlled valve that prevents coolant in the system from circulating out of the block and back into
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When of the best ways to improve safety in any car is to increase visibility in inclement weather by adding fog lights. As it happens, I’m putting together a great post on the installation of a knock off VRSF front mount intercooler, or FMIC, in
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One of the biggest eyesores in the engine bay is the battery. Not only is it unsightly in my Spyder, it also blocks access to the fuel filter and can create issues mounting larger throttle body elbows when increasing the size of your intercooler pipes
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One of most fun parts of driving a convertible is driving through the twisties on a sunny day. Taking a tight corner is one the most exhilarating parts of driving any car. One of the biggest components of maintaining control in a hard corner is
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Making your own fuel lines may sound difficult, or even scary, but it’s actually pretty easy and fairly safe. Whether you need a new fuel line as a part of a restoration project, or are trying to prep for a larger turbo charger, braided lines
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I’ve had a Fuelab AFPR (Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator) sitting in my toolbox since mid-summer before we started the timing job. Worse than that, I’ve had my Walbro 255 since I was still working on the old 420a shell. In order to use the
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I’m replacing the stock fuel pressure regulator in the eclipse with an adjustable one. This will not only let me adjust the base fuel pressure to compensate for higher boost if needed, but will also prevent larger fuel pumps from overrunning the regulator and causing
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