So I'm finally digging into the work I've been planning on the Fox. Here's what I am going to try to get done:
Swap lower intake gasket, valve cover gaskets, and oil pan gasket, swap rear main seal, fresh trans fluid and a new short throw, radiator flush and proper cleaning, checking the thermostat, fuel filter swap, fix some interior bits, and then give it an oil change and thorough clean up (under the hood and inside).
I've been planning this for a while and I have a lot sitting in the garage waiting for me. I just want to ask you guys what you'd get for these jobs. If I haven't hit it all, I'd like to know. I want this to go as smoothly as possible. I'm famous for having to make like 3 or 4 parts store runs in a day.
Here's what I've ordered:
Steeda Tri-ax shifter, new radiator hoses (upper and lower), new speedometer gear (to hopefully fix that annoyance), on rail fuel pressure gauge, fuel filter, clutch alignment tool, radiator flush, rear main seal, intake gaskets (I already have a few left over for the upper plenum, as well as a set of valve cover gaskets and the oil pan one), 3 quarts of ATF, and that stupid $100 rear main seal installer tool (because I don't want to do it wrong). Also got some badges, new interior door handles, and that wonderful ashtray repair kit. I want it to all go in, starting this weekend.
Here's what I'm going to pick up: wood blocks (for raising and supporting the engine when I dot he oil pan), PB blaster or some kind of spray to loosen up rusty bolts, a good breaker bar, enough Prestone to seal a sunken battleship, Loctite (any particuarlar one you guys like?), and some Brake Kleen, etc.
Do you guys think that'd be enough? Is there anything I'm really missing? I've got a decent set of hand tools, a hydraulic jack (and a few borrowed jackstands, my four are going to hold the car up), some print outs, a T-5 service manual, and a Chilton's manual. This will be done in a garage too. I appreciate any help or insight you guys can give. :SNSign:
Swap lower intake gasket, valve cover gaskets, and oil pan gasket, swap rear main seal, fresh trans fluid and a new short throw, radiator flush and proper cleaning, checking the thermostat, fuel filter swap, fix some interior bits, and then give it an oil change and thorough clean up (under the hood and inside).
I've been planning this for a while and I have a lot sitting in the garage waiting for me. I just want to ask you guys what you'd get for these jobs. If I haven't hit it all, I'd like to know. I want this to go as smoothly as possible. I'm famous for having to make like 3 or 4 parts store runs in a day.
Here's what I've ordered:
Steeda Tri-ax shifter, new radiator hoses (upper and lower), new speedometer gear (to hopefully fix that annoyance), on rail fuel pressure gauge, fuel filter, clutch alignment tool, radiator flush, rear main seal, intake gaskets (I already have a few left over for the upper plenum, as well as a set of valve cover gaskets and the oil pan one), 3 quarts of ATF, and that stupid $100 rear main seal installer tool (because I don't want to do it wrong). Also got some badges, new interior door handles, and that wonderful ashtray repair kit. I want it to all go in, starting this weekend.
Here's what I'm going to pick up: wood blocks (for raising and supporting the engine when I dot he oil pan), PB blaster or some kind of spray to loosen up rusty bolts, a good breaker bar, enough Prestone to seal a sunken battleship, Loctite (any particuarlar one you guys like?), and some Brake Kleen, etc.
Do you guys think that'd be enough? Is there anything I'm really missing? I've got a decent set of hand tools, a hydraulic jack (and a few borrowed jackstands, my four are going to hold the car up), some print outs, a T-5 service manual, and a Chilton's manual. This will be done in a garage too. I appreciate any help or insight you guys can give. :SNSign: