Rave's Progress Thread, 3sgte Arrived 11/22/11 Options

[rave2n]

Reconsolidating Thread!

Pics from beginning to present

When purchased


First Mod - Feels like yesterday


Cleaning and Painting engine bay





Battery Tie down


Wheels & Springs

Before:



After:




Rainguards:




Facelift & Projector/Clear Highs:









Well all in all, to this point i think progress is great. I've learned alot, spent tons of money I didn't think I had. Purchased many tools never expected needing, and of course, recieved tons of help and goodies from 6gc.net. My thanks to the community once agian, I couldn't have come this far without ya guys!

This post has been edited by rave2n: Nov 22, 2011 - 1:38 PM

[rave2n]

Started tearing the 3s down during my lunch break. Didn't get to far, but feels good to turn a wrench again.

I need to get it on a stand, but the deal I had on a hoist and stand on craigslist got sold out from under me. So potentially just going to buy new ones to get around the hassle of used items.

Useless pic!



I was trying to find any tell tale signs of the engines usage and age, but was unable to really figure that out.

The dipstick did not have any burns or shown excessive heat. Forgot my spark socket or I would have pulled one to see that. Took the oil cap off, but couldn't really see down there. Turbo doesn't seem to have any play..I assume thats good =P

One thing I did notice, is there is a black film on the intake manifold on the exit of the intercooler...is that normal? That same film was on the turbo air inlet.

This post has been edited by rave2n: Dec 12, 2011 - 1:12 PM