Progress Thread 1993 LX Hatch Progress

[gkomo]

Some more updates...the interior is all done. I'm pretty happy with the end result. I noticed my driver's side window makes a repeated clunk sound when it hits bottom...I am thinking the lower limit switch isn't working right? It's always something...lol. here's some pics.

Last night I decided to finally replace the smoked headlights that came with the car...I think it looks so much better now. Took the car for a nice long drive through the mountains today. It really is running great.

It looks decent in pics but it's a 10 footer for sure. Someday I will repaint it... however, that will be last since it's still presentable. Next major project will be an engine and engine bay refresh. Maybe next month...

Hope everyone is having a great weekend.

Car is looking great! I’ll be curious if the limit switch fixes your issue, my drivers side does that, I thought it was like the window track or motor like skipping a tooth or something.

 

[Mac131]

Car is looking great! I’ll be curious if the limit switch fixes your issue, my drivers side does that, I thought it was like the window track or motor like skipping a tooth or something.

Thanks! Yeah, I'm not sure how motivated I am to tear my door panel apart again to see what is causing it...lol.

 

[General karthief]

I didn't know they had 'limit switches' in the door
I'm leaning towards a loose part or the pucks in the window motor are going away.

 

[Mac131]

I didn't know they had 'limit switches' in the door
I'm leaning towards a loose part or the pucks in the window motor are going away.

You're probably right. I assumed there would be...looks like this might be more of a job than I realized.

 

[General karthief]

If it is 'pinging' (spark knock) check your timing making sure the balancer is good and has not spun the outside ring, verify TDC and 0* on the balancer, check the engine running timing (10-14*) then check fuel pressure.
Tell us what you find.
Now I will say that an exhaust header leak at the head can sound like pinging .

 

[Mac131]

I decided to lower the front a bit. I had some Eibach sportline springs lying around, so I removed the B springs in the front and put them in...car is sitting great now. Also got the door windows tinted. I've been driving the car alot...It is running great. Hope everyone is having a great memorial day.

 

[Mac131]

Well, it's been a while since I've posted anything. I have just been enjoying the car this summer.
I finally yanked the engine a couple weeks ago. Everything looked good minus a chunk missing from the #4 cam bearing...strange.

Rebuild has gone pretty good so far. I've replaced the old hyper pistons with some stock forged ones. Piston to wall is .004", which is what I was hoping for. Cylinders only had .001" of taper and .001" out of roundness. I can live with that. I deglazed the cylinders with 240 stones and finished with some 320s since I'm running moly rings.
Here's some pics of the process:

The old hypereutectic pistons

Block still had crosshatching when I opened it up.

Decided to port match my headers...bottom one has been done in this pic.

Polished the crankshaft myself.

Checked main and rod clearances...All looked great.

Checked piston to valve clearance since I'm running a B21 cam. Intake is .100" and exhaust is .240". I'm taking .010" off the heads as well.

Shimming new trick flow valve springs.

Assembled short block.

Been relooming engine bay and cleaning things up since I have plenty of access.

That's pretty much where I am at. I should be getting my head's back from the machine shop this week. With any luck, I'll have the engine sitting back in the car next weekend.


Hope everyone is having a nice weekend.

Jeff