Earl Posted June 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 Last week I realized that the color I used for the subframe, trailing arms, and diff cover was discontinued. The subframe needed repainting too so I clean it up again and reprimed it. I also started KBS coating my diff. I started with the Aqua Kleen. It needs to be kept wet for a half hour to clean the surface. After that I used the Rust Blast to convert any rust and to put a thin zinc phosphate coating on the part to help the rust seal stick. I didn't really get a good picture of the diff after the rust seal but here is one with the diff disassembled and ready to coat. Coating the diff was as simple as lightly brushing on the rust seal. It self levels and covers really well. I didn't coat the inside of the diff flange that you see since it didn't make much sense to me and is already painted in there. I'll be reassembling the diff today (sans hardware) and painting the subframe. I also need to clean up and finish priming the trailing arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted June 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Got the diff assembled and the stud kit installed I have to repaint the cover yet and get new bolts for the side covers. Can't decide if I want to match the diff cover to the subframe again or if I want to paint it with aluminum paint like the trans haha Sprayed the subframe with paint as well. Ran out of time to prime the trailing arms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Sweet. Sent from my potato phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted June 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Tuesday I finally got the arms outside to prime: Yesterday I was able to put a little paint on them and a little more paint on the subframe I'm not sure why they look a little greenish in pictures but the color is a nice medium gray. After that I started taking the rear bumper support and mounts off so that I can redo some of the undercoating in the rear. I found some surface rust that I want to address properly. Upon taking the bumper support off, I found that my drivers side mount is blown and a bit crusty Currently on the lookout for a used one in good shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted June 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 Subframe and arms are all painted and I started assembling. Condor bushings in and swaybar endlink bracket mounted I am still looking for a small case diff cover without broken fins to replace my current one. I can then open the diff and see why it locks up at 3 1/8th turns either way now. I also took some time Saturday removing bits from the underside of the rear to prepare for wire wheeling any surface rust spots and then cleaning for the Rust seal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted July 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Repainted the brake shields on Friday Also found why my diff wouldn't make a full rotation. I must have bent this trigger wheel when I pulled the flanges out and the assembly rested in the housing. I also attached the trailing arms to the subframe, bolted on the calipers/rotors, and bolted the diff in. Saturday I bolted the axles on I then bent and installed the brake lines. I still need to get the clips to hold them tight to the trailing arms. Besides that Sam and I picked this up as a project for her =) REKIII 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted July 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 I was finally able to apply KBS Rust Seal and then undercoat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 What if a street surgeon was using your car as an operating table because it was so clean? Then what would you do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted July 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 I would question his idea of "clean"=) The car is covered in metal dust and saw dust currently=/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted July 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 Got back down on four wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 Just from that top picture you can get an idea at the quality of the paint job. OE paint jobs definitely dont show reflections like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted July 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 And from the second picture you can see that removing that dust and keeping the paint nice will be a challenge=( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonMason Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 And from the second picture you can see that removing that dust and keeping the paint nice will be a challenge=( Get some form of a foam cannon to lift the dirt off before you hit it with a sponge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 Would hitting it with really soapy water be the way to go? how much rage would there be if someone drew penises in the dust all over the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REKIII Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 And from the second picture you can see that removing that dust and keeping the paint nice will be a challenge=( Hmmm....if only there was something you could cover the car with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted July 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 Hmmm....if only there was something you could cover the car with. It was dusty when it arrived so I didn't want to put a cover over dust and compound the issue=( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamenNoobles Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 Bay color really doesn't matter to me because I won't have it open for anyone to see unless there is a different motor ever. lolif only you knew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted July 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 if only you knewSo young and naive=P lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamenNoobles Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 your bay is so clean, you tucked the motor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 "Engine tuck" https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10155822409920112&id=305901075111&refsrc=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F&_rdr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted August 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Finally scored a foglight switch blank=) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REKIII Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Ho will you turn your foglights on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted August 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 I don't have foglights anymore=) I've had foglight blanks. My headlights are plenty bright enough and foglights don't seem to last long before getting a rock through them=P patsbimmer1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 I don't have foglights anymore=) I've had foglight blanks. My headlights are plenty bright enough and foglights don't seem to last long before getting a rock through them=P #e36problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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